99 spec "aggressiveness"
02-22-11, 05:58 PM
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99 spec "aggressiveness"
I have a plateless 99spec bumper laying around and ive been debating putting it on. the only thing is im not sure if its the direction im looking for... i would like a rear diffuser (car craft style) for those who dont know its like the re one but the main difference is the center is vastly wider. im unsure of the spoiler i want to go with since im not too fond of wingless (on the fence)
Do you guys consider the 99 spec to be aggressive? im interested in your guys input on 99 spec combinations.. what do you think works well and doesnt work well with the front bumper?
IF i do the 99 spec im planning on going with the oem side skirts with the feed under them, a custom rear diffuser, and probably the apr gtc spoiler
do you guys think it goes well with non stock fenders?
Do you guys consider the 99 spec to be aggressive? im interested in your guys input on 99 spec combinations.. what do you think works well and doesnt work well with the front bumper?
IF i do the 99 spec im planning on going with the oem side skirts with the feed under them, a custom rear diffuser, and probably the apr gtc spoiler
do you guys think it goes well with non stock fenders?
02-22-11, 07:27 PM
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IMO a big spoiler is too aggressive for the 99 spec front end.
I do have a rear diffuser w/ my setup though along with a ducktail spoiler, both of which are from shine. oh and I also have the feed replica sides.
so I'm a little biased towards everything else you have planned
I do have a rear diffuser w/ my setup though along with a ducktail spoiler, both of which are from shine. oh and I also have the feed replica sides.
so I'm a little biased towards everything else you have planned
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02-23-11, 02:33 AM
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Beautiful, yes, aggressive, no 
IMO how you make the car sit on a 99 spec is all about the way the rest of the car sits.
99 spec front bumper and lip on it's own looks grand, but the lip makes the car look out of balanced, almost raked. Satin black the lip, apply feed type skirts, and a small rear diffuser, then set it off with some pokeyw heel fitment, and it sits subtly aggressively.
I'm currently trying to decide whether to keep my subtle MazdaSpeed rear diffuser, or go with something like a Sanai or Re:A. I like how they look, but tbh I think they're going to be too OTT for the rest, and ruin the lines.
Persoanlly, if I were to try and head for the mildly lairy, but still slightly OEM look, I'd go:
99 Spec front
AutoExe front lip
Mazda option side skirts
Feed style side steps underneath skirts
Re:A rear diffuser with vortex generators.
Small rear lip spoiler like the Shine
Aggressive fitment split rims, with reasonable dish, but in a dark colour, like a satin black all over.
I reckon that would pull it off.
IMO how you make the car sit on a 99 spec is all about the way the rest of the car sits.
99 spec front bumper and lip on it's own looks grand, but the lip makes the car look out of balanced, almost raked. Satin black the lip, apply feed type skirts, and a small rear diffuser, then set it off with some pokeyw heel fitment, and it sits subtly aggressively.
I'm currently trying to decide whether to keep my subtle MazdaSpeed rear diffuser, or go with something like a Sanai or Re:A. I like how they look, but tbh I think they're going to be too OTT for the rest, and ruin the lines.
Persoanlly, if I were to try and head for the mildly lairy, but still slightly OEM look, I'd go:
99 Spec front
AutoExe front lip
Mazda option side skirts
Feed style side steps underneath skirts
Re:A rear diffuser with vortex generators.
Small rear lip spoiler like the Shine
Aggressive fitment split rims, with reasonable dish, but in a dark colour, like a satin black all over.
I reckon that would pull it off.
02-23-11, 12:09 PM
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Ahh didn't think about that but it does sound like a good option just make sure you run the sides also, the bumper on its own hangs way lower than another piece on the car.
02-24-11, 10:41 AM
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The problem with making an FD look aggressive is that the car already look aggressive with OEM styling, we are just used to the look. The 99 spec just ups it one notch further. SO if you want to change the aggressiveness, you have to change the look of the car.
02-24-11, 10:42 AM
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I love my buddy's car, similar to that red one posted above, only real difference is the lack of the rear splash guards and the color
I'll agree, its not THAT agressive, but with the right combination it can look great.
edit: I'm also torn on the plateless look or not.
I'll agree, its not THAT agressive, but with the right combination it can look great.
edit: I'm also torn on the plateless look or not.
02-24-11, 12:55 PM
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I think the 99 front is aggressive enough for most rear end treatments, up to and including GT wings if the rest of the car (wheels etc) fit the part.
I guess I've said before, I don't know how anyone can like the plated version of it though. It's so obviously not an integral part of the design, and is tacked on after. I also can't understand how anyone thinks it "prevents" the car from doing anything like "smiling" or grinning, or anything else. It doesn't change anything with the rest of the shape of the car.
I guess I've said before, I don't know how anyone can like the plated version of it though. It's so obviously not an integral part of the design, and is tacked on after. I also can't understand how anyone thinks it "prevents" the car from doing anything like "smiling" or grinning, or anything else. It doesn't change anything with the rest of the shape of the car.