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Old 01-14-05, 12:11 PM
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Now that is a nice car...
Old 01-14-05, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TII: Judgement Day
Wow, that's a sweet ride though... hmm neat that it had a front mounted intercooler stock for it. Yeah, it does kill the value that he modded it... but hey, I think street-porting it was a good idea since mine is and I can say it has benefits. Just makes your miles per gallon real poopy. I get like 13mpg... But if I had the cash, I'd buy it off him for maybe 8000, no more though.

EDIT: Oh, I didn't realize that was an "authorized aftermarket" thing Mazda did with Halmsersport. So I guess it's technically incorrect to say the front mount was stock. Anyways, it's still cool!
This dealer version did NOT offer any power upgrades per the article. Unless I read it wrong, the package included the paint/aero package, wheels/tires and some suspension upgrades. The upgraded turbo/fuel/electronics etc...were done by the owner of that car in the article.
Old 01-14-05, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BGH
Was that the only kit authorised by Mazda
for the FC?
I am not aware of any other kits similar to this. Most of the Mazda authorized aftermarket kits and products were sold through their Finish Line catalog.
Old 01-18-05, 04:51 PM
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you guys dont understand the car isnt rare ...its a normal gtu..what he said he did is he copied the original but he did it exactly as the origianal was done....so its rare but its not from the factory...its like a promotional thing....you know like the eddie bouer ford SUV's? its not like that this vare version was a company trying to help promote the rx7 so they build "their" version....and this guy build one too....i give him proms for being soo ...um extream...cause i copied it to the dot
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This car was removed from Ebay... Hmmm.. wonder why???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=4522364746
Old 01-26-05, 10:27 AM
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Kenny Lew, the owner of the car, used to be on the FC list back in the day.

The car was basically a Mazda dealer special. The dealer had ties to Pete Halsmer, and decided to make a special edition. They took a stock white TurboII, did the paint job and rims, and added some aftermarket parts.

The car is a real Halsmersport. It did come with some decent mods from the get-go - Greddy intercooler, I think the Greddy turbo kit, exhaust, etc.

That car is just gorgeous - Kenny did a really nice job with it over the years, and it's very clean and well-done.

Dale
Old 01-26-05, 03:27 PM
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dang that car is awesome!
Old 01-26-05, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Bryon
you guys dont understand the car isnt rare ...its a normal gtu..what he said he did is he copied the original but he did it exactly as the origianal was done....so its rare but its not from the factory...its like a promotional thing....you know like the eddie bouer ford SUV's? its not like that this vare version was a company trying to help promote the rx7 so they build "their" version....and this guy build one too....i give him proms for being soo ...um extream...cause i copied it to the dot
Stop smoking the crack.
How many of these threads are there???


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Old 01-26-05, 05:39 PM
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there have been sooooo many threads somehow connected to this car. and the paint is cool in its own way, but i dont think i could drive it- its too obnoxiously 80's! lol
Old 01-26-05, 06:26 PM
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Ya it reminds me of those late 80s early 90s Saleen Mustangs.
Old 01-26-05, 06:42 PM
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mustangs ew.
Old 01-26-05, 07:19 PM
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mustangs...they always spank my *** red
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Old 01-27-05, 09:53 PM
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hahahahahahha
Old 01-27-05, 10:24 PM
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i have a vid of that somewhere on my comp
Old 01-27-05, 10:40 PM
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this is the first time seeing one like this i like it id buy it if it was cheaper looks very clean
Old 03-14-05, 11:01 AM
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This car is very nice, and fast BUT the Haltech isn't tuned yet! I got the honor to drive it last weekend for a fellow that might be buying it. The car is gorgeous all around, inside and out. He spent bucks on the thing and really built it well. Onced it's tuned and boost creep problem goes away this car will be freakin glorious.
Old 03-14-05, 11:17 AM
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that car is sweet!
I was actually going to paint my 10AE like that to mimick the GTO car (the real race car), exept the real GTO had gold BBS wheels, which I'm having trouble finding. I never knew that paint scheme was a dealer add on. Cool!
Old 03-14-05, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Evil Aviator
Before you guys get all bent out of shape, I would like to point out that this car is NOT some special model produced by Mazda. The Halsmer kit is simply an aftermarket package that was authorized by Mazda, and you could get one put on your car right now if they are still in business and offering the package. Therefore, you GTUs and 10AE owners have no reason to be jealous, and you guys who think the owner destroyed or devalued the car can sleep at night knowing that he simply added more aftermarket products to the car.

BTW, I think the car looks pretty nice.
I love the tach/cluster too... anyone have a part # or a link to them to inquire about it?
Old 03-14-05, 01:00 PM
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my god...what is that? it looks so...beautiful
Old 03-14-05, 04:52 PM
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That car looks great!
Old 03-14-05, 07:45 PM
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Those are very nice cars. Both of them.
Old 03-14-05, 08:15 PM
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Best part is the price tag..
$8 500... I don't believe it.
Old 03-14-05, 08:18 PM
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Nice car.
Old 03-14-05, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan H
Hmm...guess there is another "Halsmersport" look-a-like in SF too. Here's Jason's car, which also has similar engine mods.

http://www.streetracing.org/photos/s...stype=&ppuser=
dood...that hasn't been JASON'S car for a long time.........the car does kick ***....brought a smile to my face in 3rd gear on the freeway....

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Old 04-27-05, 04:28 PM
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deng the guy who i bought my s5 tranny from not too long ago has the same car. it's located in san jose. kage408 said that it's possibly another replica. has hella stuff on it.


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