base is beautiful........
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From: near Wichita, Kansas
base is beautiful........
While I like all the models of the FD, I still like the simple elegance of the base model.....it is just sort of understated, yet hints at more....sort of like a lounging leopard.....
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From: Dallas
I agree. I like the "stealthiness" of the base. Without the wing on the deck the rear of the car flows very nicely. I too would like the front just a little more agressive. I am thinking of adding a horizontal splitter. Not huge, but big enough to give the front end a little purpose.
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I have a base w/ a R1 front and rear spoiler. In addition, mine came with cruise, CD player. It's everything you need and nothing you don't! I definitely recommend the front spoiler. It does make the stance a lot more aggressive. Don't bother with a CF or fiberglass one. They will crack. The stock rubber one or a 99' spec rubber one are pretty good. I noticed a little less noise under the car w/ the front spoiler so hopefully that makes the car a little more stable at high speed. Remember that the base models (or FD in general) are light!!
It's never fast enough...
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From: Miami - Given 1st place as the POOREST city in the US as per the federal government
Originally posted by Johnny
The front lip is my only gripe...really dont like base/touring front lips...
The front lip is my only gripe...really dont like base/touring front lips...
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From: Plymouth, Michigan
Originally posted by j9fd3s
i took the wing off my r1 for that very same reason
http://www.2751engineering.com/mikej9.html
mike
i took the wing off my r1 for that very same reason
http://www.2751engineering.com/mikej9.html
mike
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That's exactly why a Base was my first choice and I held out until I found exactly the one I was after!
I did add the R1 front spoiler which I believe is a real plus, but that's all I'll add.
I don't understand why more people aren't going after a Base, but my feeling is that as time goes by the Base will be the most sought after FD!
I did add the R1 front spoiler which I believe is a real plus, but that's all I'll add.
I don't understand why more people aren't going after a Base, but my feeling is that as time goes by the Base will be the most sought after FD!
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From: nj
what do u guys think of my base model?
Originally posted by mightyslash
Base rocks
Base rocks
everyone ask me about the name kelrx7r1 i use to be on the forum
with my other rx and was kelrx7 so to make it simple put the r1.hehe
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From: Sacramento
kelrx7r1, Don't Do It!!!!!
Original quote by kelrx7r1
Don't RUIN your Base model with a body kit or light conversion. You'll regret it!
really working on looks this year plan to add either the whole cwest kit or mazdaspeed gtc and conversion lights
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Damn Vosko.......you could SHAVE by that thing! Beautiful car!
How much closer to the ground is the R1 lip over the stock?
'Cuz I rub my stock lip FAR more than I like to.......
How much closer to the ground is the R1 lip over the stock?
'Cuz I rub my stock lip FAR more than I like to.......
