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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by RE Matsuda



That wing is not nearly big enough.
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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^^specs on that car LOL
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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louvered hoods are most def. A+
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by JIMMY54
I'm with you on that! I've been thinking about how to make a copy, but I can't find a place that can stamp louvers of that size.
Another way do it would be to get some universal louvers, cut the appropriate holes and put them in. There's a bunch of places that sell a variety of styles, either fiberglass ones you could mold on, or metal ones with rivets. Here's an example of an install: http://members.aol.com/Racepower/hoodlouverinstall.htm
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RE Matsuda
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The winnar IMO for the air dam.

Not a fan of the hood, attracts to much attention I would think.
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 02:38 AM
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Nice
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by clubber
I saw that car at sevenstock and it looks much better in person. I do agree that I'd like it better without the maraih slot over the bumper but it doesn't stand out so much when you see it. Overall it's a really sweet car.

Im not a huge fan of the Mariah bumper slot myself,but hey,thats how they designed it.I also agree that my car doesnt look good from all angles in pictures.That has bugged me for a long time and its partly why I have over 13 pages of pics on my online album.In person though,I and most everyone else agrees that its sharp,wheather its your preffered style or not.

The enlargement of the slot in the middle was a necessity to provide adequate oil cooling.Before the final body and paint work was completed,I had issues keeping my oil temps in check with the large IC and radiator taking up all the airflow through the main inlet.Thats why I made the new mouth to give the oil cooler its own dedicated air supply.I also dropped in a 300ZX turbo oil cooler in the left chin vent for bit more.
It was an impulse decision that did provide an increase in cooling performance,if not perfect, asthetically.Function over form is almost always the rule with a turbo rotary.All the vents and slots in the front of my car are there for a specific purpose and they work very well,40K miles of perfect running has proven it.

BTW,the blue racer......SA-WEET.I seriously contemplated going with a full race motif on my car,you know,graphics and sponsers under the clearcoat.I finally decided to keep it red and black because I was used to it.


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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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I want #12 or #18.. there freaking sick

so what if I resurrected this thread. Has anyone done copies for us state side?
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