2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
View Poll Results: Is it OK to have this kit with a slow N/A?
HELL NO, YOU'LL BE A FUCKIN RICER!
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Yeah, go ahead, even the ricers will laugh at ya, not to mention us rotorites
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Sure it's ok, it makes it look phat as hell.
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I dont give a rat's ass.
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No, you need a TII (Which I cant afford)
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Who cares about the speed to looks, it'll attract plenty of chicks
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A body kit delima, widebody, details inside.....

Old May 1, 2003 | 07:02 PM
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how much did you put into the car? (not including the car) I havent yet worked with the price for the GTU yet, as Im not in a hurry to buy it, I still dont have a phreakin liscense.
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Old May 1, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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probably like 3k in mods/repairs
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Old May 1, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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Man posting back and fourth on a forum sucks ***.... does this site have a chat room? I dont mean to intrude, but do you think you could give me a jump on what to research on etc...? If u got time of course...
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Old May 1, 2003 | 07:07 PM
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Oh yeah, Im not sure, but I THINK the engine is a S4, the first motor blew from the previous owner....
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Old May 1, 2003 | 11:37 PM
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Mariah.

I can say this: I too live in Santa Barbara and those Mode 6's are an awesome sight to behold next to a stock FC. Unfortunately that 'kit' (I hate even calling it that, it's a full body conversion) costs close to 15k once all is said and done. First it's 4.5k excluding shipping and tax, after that each rim is about $800, and each tire they strap on is up to 200+ so you're talking at least 4k for all four corners, so we're up to 8.5k (on the low side). After that you've got to have the 'kit' installed cause it's definately not an easy task as most of the sheetmetal on those Mode 6's is replaced with their panels, thats probably another 3k at least. Then you've got your paint, I don't know about other parts of the country but here a paintjob that is worthy of that body is going to run you at least 3k, probably closer to 5. I love the 'kit', but if you're going to try to do that to an N/A you're insane .

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Old May 1, 2003 | 11:44 PM
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3 words....

HOLY **** BATMAN

I had no idea it would cost anywhere near that much....

Well, the fantasy of driving a FC with that bad *** kit is now LONG GONE!!!!! TRUST ME!

Now, how about some AFFORDABLE "kits" that exclude rims and tires. Something that is kinda basic to install, and that still looks totaly bad ***.


Dag, thank you VERY much for bringing this to reality. I never thought about paint, installation, rims, tires. Now I know I can stop dreaming about driving that beast of a FC.
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Old May 2, 2003 | 12:39 AM
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Re: Mariah.

Originally posted by dag
I can say this: I too live in Santa Barbara and those Mode 6's are an awesome sight to behold next to a stock FC. Unfortunately that 'kit' (I hate even calling it that, it's a full body conversion) costs close to 15k once all is said and done. First it's 4.5k excluding shipping and tax, after that each rim is about $800, and each tire they strap on is up to 200+ so you're talking at least 4k for all four corners, so we're up to 8.5k (on the low side). After that you've got to have the 'kit' installed cause it's definately not an easy task as most of the sheetmetal on those Mode 6's is replaced with their panels, thats probably another 3k at least. Then you've got your paint, I don't know about other parts of the country but here a paintjob that is worthy of that body is going to run you at least 3k, probably closer to 5. I love the 'kit', but if you're going to try to do that to an N/A you're insane .

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wait why would a person out of state pay taxes??? shiping might bring up the cost but who cares. Why do you need to use those wheels and those tires?? Just get your own wheels and your own tires damn. I did not quite understand the comment about the instal though how would it bw harder to install than a normal kit?? removing body panels is not hard at all just time consumming. I do agree that the car better be putting down some power to back up those looks I would say at least 250whp or more. I would still like to have it thoud
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Old May 2, 2003 | 09:57 AM
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Re: Mariah.

Originally posted by dag
I can say this: I too live in Santa Barbara
Yay! Another FC enthu. in my town
Why the hell dosent SB have a RX club?
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Old May 2, 2003 | 10:22 AM
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Re: Re: Mariah.

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wait why would a person out of state pay taxes??? shiping might bring up the cost but who cares. Why do you need to use those wheels and those tires?? Just get your own wheels and your own tires damn. I did not quite understand the comment about the instal though how would it bw harder to install than a normal kit?? removing body panels is not hard at all just time consumming. I do agree that the car better be putting down some power to back up those looks I would say at least 250whp or more. I would still like to have it thoud
You're right about out of state not having to pay taxes. It is NOT as easy as installing a normal kit, this 'kit' requires you to start cutting sheet metal on the doors, and most of the entire rear of the car and replacing it with their urethane pieces. After precisely cutting them, you have to match them up and adhere them, if you have those skills sure you might be able to do it however I've seen a home installed Mode 6 and it sucked :P. About the rims/tire combo, they are 11.5 inch wide rims and 315 tires, those badboys are expensive. About not having a Santa Barbara RX7 club, I don't believe we've enough potential members to even think about one, however we should meet up sometime after I transplant the guts of my old T2 into the chassis I'm acquiring, send me a pm or somthing, Center of The Universe.

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Old May 2, 2003 | 10:51 AM
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A body kit that would fit your budget I think would be the Corksport one, it's alot cheaper and you can then afford some engine mods.

http://corksport.com/store/index.php3?cat=214911

It's only like $795 for the full kit.
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Old May 2, 2003 | 12:10 PM
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there's another widebody kit option you could checkout at www.takakaira.com look under r-magic wide kit. personally, i think the tri-point is the smoothest of the three and still does a good job of retaining original body lines. as for that GTOII body kit, it's alright, but if i wanted a MKIII supra, i wouldn't be on an rx7 board.
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Old May 2, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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and btw, a n/a with a widebody kit and some big *** tires, with properly modified suspension, will be a handling machine at local autox's and road courses.
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Old May 2, 2003 | 05:56 PM
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Thanks for the link for that kit....

Since the site has no image for the whole kit, does anyone have this kit and would share an image?

If you need hosting, I have like 30GB of space and unlimited transfer.... (I own my own server at home...)
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Old May 2, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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http://www.pbase.com/image/6261367
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Old May 2, 2003 | 06:23 PM
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THANKS!

That looks pretty damn good for 800 bucks...

I think Ive found a winner.... thanks ya'll.
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Old May 2, 2003 | 07:33 PM
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Note that spoiler is NOT included...
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Old May 2, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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Yeah, I seen the spoiler for the type II on the website for cork sports, not bad looking either.

Thanks again for your pic.
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Old May 8, 2003 | 06:57 PM
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i like the knight sports kits have you seen those?
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Old May 8, 2003 | 08:42 PM
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SO LIKE WHERE CAN I GET THE HIGH RISE HOOD ON THE ABOVE WHITE PINEAPPLE RACING CAR ????
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 02:52 PM
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the front bumper looks like a supra bumper kind of.
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 03:03 PM
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wide body kits = ugly, only decent fc body kit, is the bomex
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 03:04 PM
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The high rise hood is a Mode 6 Mariah Hood, it is the hood that they use with that widebody kit, but it can be purchased seperatly also.
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