RE Amemiya FC2002 bumper is here! Replica on the way!
03-06-03, 05:16 PM
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They are not the same. The one in the catalog is not the wide fender. I have the catalog as well and I saw the car in person in Japan and I took all those photos myself. thank you.
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Originally posted by Liquid Anarchy
... if the fenders on the FC2000 were a one-off, then why are they offered in RE-A's catalog?
... if the fenders on the FC2000 were a one-off, then why are they offered in RE-A's catalog?
03-06-03, 05:43 PM
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Originally posted by SpeedyRotary
You never mentioned if it's bolt on or if you would have do do slight modification to make it fit????
You never mentioned if it's bolt on or if you would have do do slight modification to make it fit????
03-06-03, 09:14 PM
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since they are one off... Chuck..i bet if you made fibreglass fenders already incorporating the fender flares and was a direct bolt on to the stock FC body you'd be a million are
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03-06-03, 10:11 PM
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I'm in for the Hood as well. We need 9 more to commit. That hood rocks!! Especially with the front end.
S5 direct boltup.
S4, you'll need to put the black rubber gasket on the new front end. You have one on your stock front end so thats no problem. I'm not sure if you got an S5 hood if this would eliminate that. I was also thinking on the S4 you will need to have your bodyman fill in a small gap where it comes against the lower front fender right in front of the tire. There is a page out there dedicated to this specific issue if I can find it i'll post it.
That front end is the Shiznat!!!
S5 direct boltup.
S4, you'll need to put the black rubber gasket on the new front end. You have one on your stock front end so thats no problem. I'm not sure if you got an S5 hood if this would eliminate that. I was also thinking on the S4 you will need to have your bodyman fill in a small gap where it comes against the lower front fender right in front of the tire. There is a page out there dedicated to this specific issue if I can find it i'll post it.
That front end is the Shiznat!!!
03-06-03, 10:52 PM
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Chuck, thank you for taking the initiative to make a copy of that kit. Its nice to see someone so committed to the FC community. I'll definitely be ordering one, hopefully over the summer when money isn't so tight (I'm a college student). I have a feeling that you'll sell a tone of these things...
03-07-03, 12:46 AM
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Any of you guys realize that you can buy this bumper from RE Amemiya for $1000-$1100 with yen conversion, and you get lights, and bumper, and its the genuine article, just pay a tad more for shipping.
Rotary Extreme, since theyre so cheap, maybe you could have the real one with HIDs for like $200 extra, wouldn't sell as many copies but would still sell them.
Any of you guys realize that you can buy this bumper from RE Amemiya for $1000-$1100 with yen conversion, and you get lights, and bumper, and its the genuine article, just pay a tad more for shipping.
Rotary Extreme, since theyre so cheap, maybe you could have the real one with HIDs for like $200 extra, wouldn't sell as many copies but would still sell them.
03-07-03, 12:50 AM
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Yeah like Node said. Don't cheap out. By the real thing. Show your support that RE Amemiya and others are still showing for our beloved FC. Because there ARE other RX7's besides the FD 
03-07-03, 12:55 AM
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What FC_Iria said. Basically, why not pay a few extra dollars to buy the real deal. Show Amemiya that his products are really having an effect on the US side of the scene. By creating replicas, you only hurt the US/JPN FC relations. 
03-07-03, 01:08 AM
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We all Have different morals.. my morals go to my wallet 90% of the time, who ever makes be best one for the money will get my money.. soo far the replica is leading the race
03-07-03, 01:51 AM
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03-07-03, 02:20 AM
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I love that front clip. Probably the best looking kit for the FC out there in my mind. If you will still be selling these later in the year, such as Sept/Oct area, then I will probably wanna get one.
03-07-03, 05:09 AM
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Chuck is da MAN!!!!!!!!!
Hey chuck! I'm IN!!! When will they be done and can we put a down payment then pay in full when they are completed. Kind of like what you did with the scoot hood. Let me know, email:rx7superman@hotmail.com Thanx
03-07-03, 06:54 AM
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There will probably be a fitment issue on S4's. Apparently our S4 fenders don't flare out as much on the leading edge. Remember my issue with the feed replica chin? Wormiez got it back and besides the crack in the leading edge of the spoiler, it fit a S5. I repeat, it wasn't even close on my S4. Perhaps a set of S5 fenders will cure this problem or maybe corksport's wide fronts.
03-07-03, 11:02 AM
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Originally posted by Prowla RX7
What FC_Iria said. Basically, why not pay a few extra dollars to buy the real deal. Show Amemiya that his products are really having an effect on the US side of the scene. By creating replicas, you only hurt the US/JPN FC relations.
What FC_Iria said. Basically, why not pay a few extra dollars to buy the real deal. Show Amemiya that his products are really having an effect on the US side of the scene. By creating replicas, you only hurt the US/JPN FC relations.
And the companies that ARE setup to get these bumpers sell them for $1700!!! Sorry but that is not a "few" extra dollars.
RXecret7.com $1680
Corksport $1730
RotaryExtreme $1750
And that is just 3, i know there are others for probably more...
And to make even more sense out of the matter... The reason Chuck is selling the bumper with no lights is because he is giving you the option to purchase your own lights for it at the same quality of the lights that come with the bumper... So you can actually get the front end for $8-850 with the same lighting as the original, Chuck is offering very high quality hella's in his $1000 setup... better lighting than the RE Amemyia light setup...
So I don't know about you guys... but half price is a pretty good deal.
03-07-03, 01:37 PM
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hey chuck im down put me on your contact list:
rylmonkey@attbi.com
nice product cant wait to see the finished product.
rylmonkey@attbi.com
nice product cant wait to see the finished product.
03-08-03, 04:02 AM
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New info
Hello guys:
The price Node posted is totally wrong. The Japanese list price is 148,000 Yen. Right now the exchange rate is 115 to a dollar if you go to the bank and wire transfer the money to Japan. So the converted price is $1287. In Japan, you have to pay the 5% sales tax no matter what, even for exporting. That brings it up to $1351. RE Amemiya does have a car club that gives the member 10% off. That will bring the price down to $1215 but since you are in America, you don't get to join. When the bumper gets here, you have to pay for tarrif and also shipping. Tariff is 5% shipping is $250 to $500 depending on whom you ship with. So the cheapest you can get it will be $1525.00 assuming you are able to join the RE Amemiya car club
Don't get me wrong. I love to sell original products and I do sell it too and I will sell it to you if you pay for it. I will sell you either one. I never push anyone to buy replica. I do have customers asking for original parts and they get what they ask for.
The bumper was designed to fit the 89-91 FC. If you have the 88 and older, there is going to be gaps between the hood and the bumper and also gaps between the bumper and the fender. For the gap between the hood and the bumper, you will have to use the factory gasket and put it on the new bumper. For the gap between the fender and the bumper, there is really nothing you can do about it other than asking the bodyshop to use some fiberglass to fill it up.
Bomex usa has some photos of their 89-91 bumper fitted on a 88 and older car showing where the gaps are.
Chuck Huang
The price Node posted is totally wrong. The Japanese list price is 148,000 Yen. Right now the exchange rate is 115 to a dollar if you go to the bank and wire transfer the money to Japan. So the converted price is $1287. In Japan, you have to pay the 5% sales tax no matter what, even for exporting. That brings it up to $1351. RE Amemiya does have a car club that gives the member 10% off. That will bring the price down to $1215 but since you are in America, you don't get to join. When the bumper gets here, you have to pay for tarrif and also shipping. Tariff is 5% shipping is $250 to $500 depending on whom you ship with. So the cheapest you can get it will be $1525.00 assuming you are able to join the RE Amemiya car club
Don't get me wrong. I love to sell original products and I do sell it too and I will sell it to you if you pay for it. I will sell you either one. I never push anyone to buy replica. I do have customers asking for original parts and they get what they ask for.
The bumper was designed to fit the 89-91 FC. If you have the 88 and older, there is going to be gaps between the hood and the bumper and also gaps between the bumper and the fender. For the gap between the hood and the bumper, you will have to use the factory gasket and put it on the new bumper. For the gap between the fender and the bumper, there is really nothing you can do about it other than asking the bodyshop to use some fiberglass to fill it up.
Bomex usa has some photos of their 89-91 bumper fitted on a 88 and older car showing where the gaps are.
Chuck Huang
03-08-03, 04:14 AM
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First of all, I give RE Amemiya as much business as I can. I bought at least 30k worth of products from them. And I plan to buy more and I will continue to promote their products to people who can afford them. For people with more money, please buy the original and I do sell it. If you buy more, I get better prices from RE Amemiya and it will be cheaper. Who is down?
Just want to let you guys know, The lighting on the RE Amemiya original one sucks. They use the same IPF lights on the 3rd gen sleeklight kit. I had one before and they suck *** so I made my own HID kit which is 10 times better.
So you can do this. Get the original bumper and get my HID kit with Hella lights which will come with all the brackets for you to bolt onto the RE original bumper. If you do that, you are going to spend about $2375. You will get the original bumper and the best lighting you can get on FC or you can get the replica with HID for $1500 and save $875. The choice is really yours. I make money on both original and replica so I am happy either way. =)
Chuck Huang
Just want to let you guys know, The lighting on the RE Amemiya original one sucks. They use the same IPF lights on the 3rd gen sleeklight kit. I had one before and they suck *** so I made my own HID kit which is 10 times better.
So you can do this. Get the original bumper and get my HID kit with Hella lights which will come with all the brackets for you to bolt onto the RE original bumper. If you do that, you are going to spend about $2375. You will get the original bumper and the best lighting you can get on FC or you can get the replica with HID for $1500 and save $875. The choice is really yours. I make money on both original and replica so I am happy either way. =)
Chuck Huang
Originally posted by FC_Iria
Yeah like Node said. Don't cheap out. By the real thing. Show your support that RE Amemiya and others are still showing for our beloved FC. Because there ARE other RX7's besides the FD
Yeah like Node said. Don't cheap out. By the real thing. Show your support that RE Amemiya and others are still showing for our beloved FC. Because there ARE other RX7's besides the FD
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03-08-03, 04:18 AM
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BTW, the prices on my website under the RE Amemiya link is old. Go to this link for the updated prices
http://www.rotaryextreme.com/tokyoautosalon2003.html
Now the original bumper is $1580. Be prepared to wait about 2-3 months to get it though. I ordered the one you see 3 months ago.
Chuck Huang
http://www.rotaryextreme.com/tokyoautosalon2003.html
Now the original bumper is $1580. Be prepared to wait about 2-3 months to get it though. I ordered the one you see 3 months ago.
Chuck Huang
03-08-03, 08:56 AM
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Chuck there is no need for you to defend what you do here. I thank you for bringing products to the market that are more in line with the US $. I can appreciate the interest in the original product but I find that most products direct from Japan are tax refund options only and then you have to wait a while to get them. I'm sick of people complaining about price or originality of a product when the US market for the FC3S is as limited as it is. Stop complaining and embrace this guys. All the goodies for our cars are in Japan it's about time SOMEONE caters to us HERE.
Chuck anything new on that low profile pop up kit we discussed like the Knight Sports Kit
Thanks,
Dave
Chuck anything new on that low profile pop up kit we discussed like the Knight Sports Kit
Thanks,
Dave
03-08-03, 09:29 AM
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Originally posted by racerjason
Could I put S5 fenders on my 88 and erase the dreaded gap?
Could I put S5 fenders on my 88 and erase the dreaded gap?
03-08-03, 10:12 AM
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Hehehe.. Let's have a math class in here.
exchange rate: 115 Yen to a Dollar (Don't be fooled by the exchange rate on the net. Go to your local bank and try to get some Yen and see how much the real rate is)
148,000 Yen / 115 Yen = $1287
with Japanese 5% sales tax: $1351
with Import tax (5%, assuming we are lucky): $1418
freight shipping: $250 (super cheap rate, you have to ship a lot to get this rate)
Total: $1418+$250=$1668
I do get discout buying RE stuff but not much. I can offer it at cheaper price than anyone else simply because I use our own container. Seriously, if you can get it for $1000 landed, I will buy it from you. Everyone should.
Chuck Huang
exchange rate: 115 Yen to a Dollar (Don't be fooled by the exchange rate on the net. Go to your local bank and try to get some Yen and see how much the real rate is)
148,000 Yen / 115 Yen = $1287
with Japanese 5% sales tax: $1351
with Import tax (5%, assuming we are lucky): $1418
freight shipping: $250 (super cheap rate, you have to ship a lot to get this rate)
Total: $1418+$250=$1668
I do get discout buying RE stuff but not much. I can offer it at cheaper price than anyone else simply because I use our own container. Seriously, if you can get it for $1000 landed, I will buy it from you. Everyone should.
Chuck Huang
Originally posted by Node
isnt the 1287 with tax and the other price which is like 130 some thousand yen without?
isnt the 1287 with tax and the other price which is like 130 some thousand yen without?