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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 04:49 PM
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Smile My project 88 TII

How you like it. side skirt is custom made by myself using fiberglass kit. not finish yet as you can see, more sanding is needed. Getting Grandtorismo style wing and racing gas cap soon. wanting to get 250hp at the wheel.
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 04:55 PM
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Another picture. notice location of future racing gas cap. have to do some rerouting.
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 04:58 PM
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NICE!!! Do you still have the mold? Are you thinking about making copies to sell to members?
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 05:09 PM
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I really like the look of the straight line at the bottom of the side skirt. I really would like to see it a finished product, and if you have the mold, what kind of deal can we work out? I may want to pick up a pair from you.

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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 05:39 PM
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Looks good!

Where in Canada do you live.

B.C. ?
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 06:36 PM
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looks great

Let me know if you wanna share. I'd like to hook up my '88 vert to look similar.

Thanks,
Jason
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 06:39 PM
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no I don't have the mold..I shape the form using sculptoring clay from art store, cover it with tin foil and then apply fiberglass from canadian tire store. when it harden I pull it out and clay was destroyed in the process..I won't have it on the road until probably next spring. I found that most body kit does not look nice because they have too many fancy angle, curves or holes, that does not go with the flow of the rx7 design. I like the straight line looks it goes with the flow of the rx7 design. it make the car looks like it's glued to the ground and very low. a friend also have turbo 2..when I finish he want to make a cop.. this is my first attempt so can't wait until I finish..my brother have a twin turbo 300z..he want me to design and build a body kit for him..after I finish I will.
I live in Windsor, ontario, canada. anyone from this area??maybe we could hook up and swap ideas..

wanting to get it to look simular to this gtr wing and side.
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 06:43 PM
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Building a real air vent like this one..for the rear under the bumper..
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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i love it. thats a **** load of clay to make something like that. lol. how long did it take for you to shape the clay? did you shape it with the clay stuck to the car or just with it sitting on the table? looks great. keep us informed as you work on it.

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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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Begining of the project...friend rx7 in the back ground..
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 07:03 PM
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Not that much clay..for the bottom that run along the length of the side I use aluminum panel (founded next to my neighbor's garage..must be his hehehey..hope he doesn't notice it on my car..cool guy though). bolt onto the bottom..this will stay there permanently..also added strength..and yes I sculpt the clay right onto the body..took me a while..I'm still learning..
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 01:32 PM
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where did you get the fiberglass? can i order it in the US?
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 02:11 PM
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man, that looks AWEEEESOME!!!!

SO nice, holy....The only thing i dont like...is the supra style cut in the front lip.....

props to your car man!

BTW: what kind of rims are they? Racing Hart C5's?
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 02:25 PM
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Re: My project 88 TII

Originally posted by Vee
How you like it. side skirt is custom made by myself using fiberglass kit. not finish yet as you can see, more sanding is needed. Getting Grandtorismo style wing and racing gas cap soon. wanting to get 250hp at the wheel.
just wondering ...where did u purchase this fiberglass kit? price ? and what it comes with... ?
thanks dude
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 02:29 PM
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nice car man!,

im from Waterloo. Majority of us are Ontario ppl are from TO, Ottawa, and KW.
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 04:26 PM
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That looks great, maybe you could swing down and give Boostmotorsport some tips?
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 07:24 PM
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finished sanding and primer applied

here's some more pic of my progress..slow process cause I don't really have time to work on it..due to full time job..glad you all like it..fibre glass kit from canadian tire..only come with fibre glass cloth and resin..the rest use your imagination..
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 07:27 PM
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more pic.
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 07:32 PM
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and then some..
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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now working on the rear section..beginning of process..
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 07:37 PM
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there must be a better way to post pictures...
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 07:40 PM
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that looks really damn good. one of the best body modifications i've seen on the 2nd gen. i personally prefer to keep it looking stock, but you are doing a great job with it. keep us posted on it, i wanna see the end results
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 07:52 PM
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Oooh, daddy likes

I've always liked when people shave the gas cap filler door and relocate it behind a hinged tail light, but that seems to be more of a trend with trucks and SUV's
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 07:55 PM
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nice car man!,

im from Waterloo. Majority of us are Ontario ppl are from TO, Ottawa, and KW.

I party in Kitchener/Waterloo at least once a month..maybe eventually I'll run into you..
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 08:02 PM
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aaahhhahhhh!!!! no more pic please
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