1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

Question for guys with widebodys

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-20-04, 09:04 PM
  #1  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
BigLew's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Denver
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Question for guys with widebodys

Any one have issues with handling using a widebody kit? Possibly air catching under the rear wheel wells? Thanks for any replies.
Old 10-20-04, 09:16 PM
  #2  
Mmmm Wankel Juice

 
partsguy74's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Erie, PA
Posts: 444
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I don't have any issues that I've come across.. However, I don't know how a rex would handle without the kit. My car came with the kit when I bought it. I also don't race my car, so it doesn't see more than 80 MPH.
Old 10-20-04, 11:01 PM
  #3  
FB+FC=F-ME

 
steve84GS TII's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Rohnert Park CA
Posts: 3,353
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Gotta be going pretty quick to have those kinda issues!
The track width increase MORE than makes up for the aerodynamic defeciencies of the flared fenders.My car handles like a go kart now that Ive got my wheels pushed out to the edges of my fenders.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01886.jpg
Old 10-20-04, 11:34 PM
  #4  
Junior Member

 
sunnyd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Edmonton, Canada
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hey steve, do you have any more shots of your car, and maybe some interior ones?

I'm getting ready to restore mine this winter, and looking all over the place for idea's right now. I'm not to fond of widebody kits, but really dig the red/black paintjob and the headlights.
Old 10-20-04, 11:38 PM
  #5  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
680RWHP12A's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: chatsworth,Ca.
Posts: 4,666
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by steve84GS TII
Gotta be going pretty quick to have those kinda issues!
The track width increase MORE than makes up for the aerodynamic defeciencies of the flared fenders.My car handles like a go kart now that Ive got my wheels pushed out to the edges of my fenders.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01886.jpg

man that car looks nice!
Old 10-20-04, 11:43 PM
  #6  
FB+FC=F-ME

 
steve84GS TII's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Rohnert Park CA
Posts: 3,353
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Dont get me started with the pics,heh,heh......
Heres a few recent ones,but you can get a full mods list at the COTM page of mazspeed.com

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01875.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01876.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01874.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01877.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01878.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01885.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01882.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01406.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01387.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01386.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01408.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01405.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01407.jpg
Old 10-20-04, 11:48 PM
  #7  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
680RWHP12A's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: chatsworth,Ca.
Posts: 4,666
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
eeeewwwww i hat that wwebsite, the owner dosnt eat cheese= my black book!!!! mmmmmwwwwaaahhhhhhoooo
Old 10-20-04, 11:51 PM
  #8  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
680RWHP12A's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: chatsworth,Ca.
Posts: 4,666
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
how far are you from the sf valley? i would love too see that car in person, soooooooooooo clean!

p.s. you must eat a-lot of cheese!!
Old 10-20-04, 11:54 PM
  #9  
add to cart

 
Manntis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Saskatoon, SK & Montreal, PQ
Posts: 4,180
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I had a widebody. But I dieted and hit the gym.
Old 10-20-04, 11:58 PM
  #10  
FB+FC=F-ME

 
steve84GS TII's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Rohnert Park CA
Posts: 3,353
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
I wasnt a 100% fan of the widebody either until I saw it all painted and complete.Now I wouldnt have it any other way.
Actually I love cheese,but Im not a wine guy,even though I live in "winecountry".Stupid damn title is driving housing costs around here through the roof!
Im about 50 miles north of SF,right off 101....when Im at work,you can see my car as you go down the freeway.

Last edited by steve84GS TII; 10-21-04 at 12:00 AM.
Old 10-21-04, 11:42 AM
  #11  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
BigLew's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Denver
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks for responses guys.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Tylerx7fb
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
39
05-27-19 12:45 PM
Clacor
Single Turbo RX-7's
0
08-14-15 09:17 AM



Quick Reply: Question for guys with widebodys



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:53 AM.