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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 07:59 PM
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Wood Paneling on an FD

Hey guys, I was looking around for parts and various things and came across this. I thought it was pretty interesting. Never seen someone add wood grain to their FD before.

Site: http://自動車なう.com/rx-7-fd3s-%e3%80%8c...0%8d%e5%8c%96/
This is like a car blog website where people post build threads and stuff.







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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 10:27 PM
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Eww... no. Just, no.

Sometimes, just because you "can" does not mean that you should. 😂🤣😂
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 05:58 AM
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Someone had this at a car meet in AZ. It was on a MB car. I thought it went well with the color and looked cool. But not for me.

Its different.

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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 06:19 AM
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The craftsmanship there is very impressive, but that's not a style I'd want in my FD.
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 08:13 AM
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Seems like years ago I’d see those ‘kits’ come up on eBay. Haven’t seen one for a long time and probably a reason for that.
I always felt the interior was maybe a little monochromatic, but it doesn’t deserve that. Just a little accent...something to go with the chrome gauge bezels is all.
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 08:36 AM
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 09:25 AM
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I used to see those a lot in MKIV's back in the day.

Like many have said - not for me.
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 10:14 AM
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This is not an old Esprit. I may consider keeping it in such a "gentleman's" car. I would probably go cf. Even from the fc on I always thought if it wasn't carbon fiber, plastic, or leather it doesn't belong.
Each to their own though and yeah, I use to see these kits all the time for various cars.
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Old Nov 18, 2024 | 07:53 PM
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Old Nov 18, 2024 | 11:09 PM
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Just say no

Check out my build. 1993 improving a great sports car. I bought my car with a wood dash kit. Check it out and BTW I removed the kit in 2016 and I am much happier. Your car your taste. This is just my experience.
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Old Feb 11, 2025 | 01:24 AM
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Ignore this, can't delete on phone?
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Old Mar 31, 2025 | 07:36 PM
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Ugh. Delete. Hate that scrolling down on mobile dumps you into an unrelated thread

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