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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 09:32 PM
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Imsa rx7 new look

Powder coated the ccws center
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 06:46 AM
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Man Larry, those wheels look great powdercoated!
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 07:34 AM
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ill trade you my wife for the car
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 10:28 AM
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Thanks, I like it
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 11:00 AM
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Looks amazing!
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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is it as fast as it looks? as "Fast and Furious" as it looks??
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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Ported T-2 motor with a micro tech
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 12:10 PM
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motor

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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 12:34 PM
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I've always kinda had a hate for 2nd gens...... now I'm in love. looks incredible man!
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 11:14 AM
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I've always kinda had a hate for 2nd gens...... now I'm in love. looks incredible man!
its a 1st gen
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 12:00 PM
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Holy crap, that's gorgeous!

The wheel fitment is perfection and the bodykit looks seamless. Very nice.
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by wankel=awesome
its a 1st gen
Meant 1st gen*** looks awesome
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 01:44 PM
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Front suspension

I am going to list my front suspension in about 2 weeks in the classifieds. Its an RE-Speed with 300 or 350 lb(will look at old receipt) springs and tokico 5 way. Will sell entire struts ready to bolt on. Brakes not included, staying with those.

I ordered a complete new setup from Techo Toys.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 03:58 PM
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glad to see ur keeping the widebody. looks nice w/ the powdercoated CCW's. why the change in suspension?
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 04:04 PM
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Yes am keeping it, i ordered a new microtech as well. I wanted the camber plates and just went with the entire package a little different spring rate.

I never got to completely finishing the car, but i am 90% there. Making a list and knocking out all the items one by one.
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Old Oct 4, 2014 | 11:29 AM
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So wish I could have picked that up. Awesome 7 man.
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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rx7

Got the techno toys front suspension yesterday. Looks very well made.
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