So yes, I have no clue if this is asked and it will probably seem like a completely random questions but here goes nothing.

So I am looking at this TII to buy, however I am not a fan of Bodykits for FCs. Therefore my question is, would it be possible to remove this aftermarket body kit, and put back on the stock one? Owner claims it to be a "molded on bodykit". I think, and I could be completely wrong, but it looks like a GP sports kit (or a knock-off).

Any help?

 

well i may be wrong but even if it is "molded" you should be able to take it off and grind or sand it down to the way it should be. could be wrong but that's the way i think it should work.

ps this is exactly why molded kits are RETARDED

 

anything is possible...

in order to remove a molded kit you will have to basicaly unbolt it then BREAK it off. Assuming it was molded right it may be a PITA. When i molded a kit onto one of my old cars i used like 6-7 layers of fiberglass. I actually got rearended and pushed into another car and it didnt even crack!

heres the car i built: (yeah its a neon, but it did run high 11's on a good day)

 

Well heres a link with pics of the car, maybe you can see if it may be possible.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/299592892.html

 

yes its removable but you'll have to repaint it. you'll be cracking off big chunks of fiberglass and bondo, plus your new parts wont match his paint since its fresh and possibly not even the stock TII black. it wouldnt be too smart to buy that car and try to take off the body kit.

 

Well I mean this seems like a really nice car, the only problem I have with it is the body kit... I don't see why I should possibly pass it up just because of that.

 

I checked my Black Dragon catalog (http://www.blackdragonauto.com/) and they have the front/rear bumper. Not too bad of a price either if you are intent on replacing them. Also, be careful removing the aftermarket parts because you can resell them to recoup some money.

 

No I just kinda want to take it off, and keep the stock body kit.

 

that kit isnt bad at all. they didnt screw it up or anything. i say dont buy it if your going to have to repaint it and everything. just leave that car for someone who likes the style and buy a stock one. its not like its an invader body kit or anything...

 

with the money it will cost to get stock parts back on it, and repaint the entire car, it will be cheaper to fix up a couple things on another rx7 that is already a stock body.

 

Sad thing is, is that I havn't seen to many TII's down here...

 

First, there is no "stock" body kit, though the series 5 turbo models did come stock with some extra trim pieces for the front chin and sideskirts (see my sig pic).

Second, that's a beautiful car, and you'd be a fool for:

1) buying it with the intention of removing the kit instead of buying a stocker
2) removing it after all the hard work someone put into it.

Seriously, the car looks like all it needs is a better fitted set of rims and perhaps some interior cleanup.

Man, you dont know anything at all about paint and body work on a car, do you?

 

Umm no, I guess I can't say I know much about paint and body work. Then again it's not as if I am not willing to learn. I'm still quite young, especially compared to most people on this board, but why should I be penalized for that? I'm young and ignorant however I would love to learn more.

I am sorry I prefer the stock body look over an aftermarket one. I like your 10AE but my parents arn't to keen on buying a car so far away (although I disagree, but as you said if you don't recieve a deposit until Monday then you won't accept one.)

 

I didnt say that as a put down or anything, but it just seems you're rushing into something you're totally unprepared for, based upon some of the questions you were asking me, and now this. I mean, you have to admit, someone who doesnt know whether or not a flaky window seal strip is "hard to repair" probably doesnt need to be buying a 20 year old turbo rotary powered sportscar.

Common sense would tell most that if a body panel is MOLDED into place, it would take extensive measures to restore that body back to stock. IT is usually easier to cut/drill/install something than it is to remove it and cover the hackery left over.

Like you, I prefer the stock setup. However that is a very clean car and most people would be more than happy to drive it. Stock is not all it's cracked up to be, either.

And my comments here have nothing to do with my 10ae. As I already told you, it doesnt matter to me if you buy my car or not...it WILL sell to someone pretty quickly at my price when I offer it, it doesnt matter to me WHO that person is. IF it's you, fine, if not, good luck with the hunt. YOu might want to inform your hesitant parents of the rarity of halfway decent turbo IIs (or any FC for that matter) and that travelling outside of one's home county is always a requirement. OF course, if you are borrowing money/help from them to get this car, then I can understand their feelings, and truth be told if those are the circumstances then this is not the right car choice for you.

 

Shhh I hate hearing "This is not the car for you". I know, mostly, what I am getting myself into and I am not 100% concerned. My dad has a good friend who knows a lot about rotary engines, he drag races an Rx-7, so when a problem would arise I could always go to him. O and about the money its half me/half parents.

Thank you for all the help guys I guess this will take some more thought, I'll probably give this guy a call and check the car out in person.

 

Personally i think that car looks pretty good.

 

i have an S4 front bumper and an S5 rear bumper if you decide to get it...
I am actualy installing the exact kit you are wanting to get rid of : )

 

Removing the body kit isn't worth the trouble, especially when you factor in the extra cost of painting and prepping the car. Look for a different car if you don't like the body kit.

I'm a rather conservative older forum member, and I actually like that body kit, although I think that it would look much better with the spoiler. The only things I don't like are the wheels and the orange interior trim, both of which are easily replaced.