joe_afternoon

Am I the last 2nd generation owner with louvers on the back window? When I bought the car about 7 years ago I really wasn't a big fan of them. But I've never seen them before or since so I left them on. They did have a kind of classic 80's look to them after all.

But after years of looking, the only one I've ever seen in real life was in Redding California. It was also the only one I've ever seen whether in person or via pictures on the internet in my charcoal grey color (since I'd left my car at a friend's house that day I was convinced someone had stolen the car).

I've never seen them on ebay and I know from reading these forums that most people chucked them- spurning me even more to keep them. After all, whether it looks dated or not-- it's still one of a kind.

So now I'm looking for T2 side skirts to make this the ultimate in RX7 rareness.

I photoshopped what the car would look like. If it's anything close, then I'll be pretty stoked with the results. What you guys think?

Project84

The louvres give the RX-7 a F-Body wanna be look to it. Like you said, its reminiscent of the '80s when the Camaro and Trans Am were real popular.

BLKTOPTRVL

I don't think I have ever seen these on a 2nd gen. I would like to see a photo from the back.

Doesn't invoke f-body to me though.

nopistons

No offense, but to my eyes, it has that bought-the-kit-at-Pep Boys look.

staticguitar313

iTrader: (2)

i dont think they look right, they invented window tint for a reason, but to each his own, i've got a little slice of rarity myself Alot of people dont like it as well

Innovation

iTrader: (1)

Mine had them when I got the car. It sure makes a differance in the temperature inside the car in Florida. But I didn't like the looks of them and the visibility obstruction when driving. They also scratched the crap out of the glass doing 100mph.

Project84

here is a factory brochure with a picture of them.

TII: Judgement Day

They look alright, nothing too special though. I think it would only look good on an black paintjob.

joe_afternoon

Like I said, the main objective was just preserving the rareness of the car since the louvers are nearly impossible to find.

So where would I be able to even find the side skirts?

sectachrome

rare? yes.

ugly? yes.

gerbraldy

They look better than any other car with louvers, Its your car do what you want.

-TAL-

that looks like a photoshop almost.

I have that black picture, with no louver. Exactly the same otherwise.

banzaitoyota

I have 2 sets on parts cars right now. Unfortunately, the SC Sun is not kind to exterior plastic and they have rotted

joe_afternoon

Honestly, I only mildly ever liked them. I think the spoiler looks worse, in my opinion.

Therotaryrocket85

they look better on first gens but i think they look dated.... If i was restoring an fb to 80s nastalga then id probably get one

joe_afternoon

banzai, are you referring to louvers or side skirts?

My louvers are actually in very decent shape. No cracking and mild fading.

banzaitoyota

louvers

staticguitar313

iTrader: (2)

It is, the picture is originally of an Infini.

joe_afternoon

haha!

I said in the post that I photoshopped it.

FC3SPORT

I like them. I wish I had some, but it's not worth the money.

mwpayne

I sure liked them on my 1st gen, though..