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Old 02-19-09, 09:59 PM
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Talking My before and after.

Its just incredible what some paint and suspension can do for your car.
Painted door handles, rear view mirrors, front window frame and mazdaspeed spoiler wich i havent installed yet.
Made a whole in the hood painted and installed a 84 Turbo 300Z scoop.
Sanblasted the rims and got them painted silver, uncleared the rims lips to polish them.
RE-Speed coilovers and new adjustable shocks.

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Old 02-19-09, 10:02 PM
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Looks hot man, I'm digging the new color on the wheels. Not so much the Z31 scoop, but hey, its your car and overall its sweet.
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looks nice and clean
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looks nice other than that hood scoop..kinda takes away from the sloping hood..
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Originally Posted by SKarpenz
Looks hot man, I'm digging the new color on the wheels. Not so much the Z31 scoop, but hey, its your car and overall its sweet.
I actually neaded the scoop, my supercharger agrees.
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Looks excellent . I like it better before though .
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Well then **** on my previous comment, as long as it isn't strictly for aesthetics.
Old 02-19-09, 10:22 PM
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Yeah, scoop is cool, especially since it is fuctional.

I dug your car before, and even moreso now. Rims look much better, and the paint looks real clean. I'd raise it up a bit though, looks like you're going for a low rider look with those rims tucked in so much. If your going to be that low try some spacers.
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wow man, nice transformation. Im also digging the Z scoop do you feel any difference since putting that scoop in?
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Originally Posted by rotary84
wow man, nice transformation. Im also digging the Z scoop do you feel any difference since putting that scoop in?
Couldnt really tell cause that same day i chaged the exhaust pipes from 1.5 to 2.5 straight through, difference yes their was a huge one but dont know if it was the exhaust or a combination of both, Ill be going to the dyno soon.
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oo sweet man, Can I request a front pic . I wanna see how the hood scoop looks when your looking at it face to face.
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good job!!! in my opinion I think it would look cool if it was the first pic and lower. I'm not a fan of all the red but this is your car... Big ups to you for keeping it tasteful.
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Ill post a front pic soon, thanks for all the comments.
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Underhood pics would be awesome. And I'm with the guys that say the scoop is cool, but *only* because it's functional!

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Mazdaspeed spoiler?
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Originally Posted by Jeezus
Mazdaspeed spoiler?
Actually its the M1 speed wing, the one that looks like the TII one.
Still at the paint shop.
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Nice!!!
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Considering how kooky some mods-beyond-stock can get, I give kudos to your restraint, esp since it was such a clean looker to begin with. Not my cup-o-tea, but tasteful nevertheless. Certainly will stand out in a row of Sunrise Red RX7s w/o going over the top
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SEVE CABRON SEVE CABRON,red is for the rx7's...soy de pr de que parte tu eres.
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The scoop doesn't do it for me, however, once you open the hood and realize it has a purpose of function my impression would immediately change for sure.
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BTW, love the color!
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except the ride height, i like the before. i like the red/black contrast, that was hot...
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I don't care for the painted red window trim, like the blacked out emblem, ride height is awesome (did the racing beat springs on mine=sucked, too high!) and the silver rims look awesome! Get an underhood pic up to justify the scoop for everyone!
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Good lookin ride, but the color matched trim around the windows.................I have to say I don't like. But it's your car, and it only matters what you like. +1 on some engine pics please!
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Originally Posted by twinkletoes
looks excellent . I like it better before though .
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Looks great but I would have left it how it was and added the suspension package. Great car though!


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