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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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Updates pics of my FD

Early this winter I purchased some parts from Chuck at Rotary Extreme. I bought the N1 front bumper and AD9 side skirts w/carbon undersweep. The N1 hood, headlights and rear bumper guard are all courtesy of Chuck as well.

Fitment on the bumper and side skirts overall was pretty good. The bumper took some sanding to get the corners right, but it turned out unreal. I am probably one of the few people who take my body work to a Mazda dealer, but these guys have been unbeatable for price and quality over the years.

Obviously not everyone will like the body work, but it's mine, I'm happy with it, and that's all that matters. I've owned the car 5 years, so I'm not some trendy ricer













Other mods include a Blitz SBC-iD, Apexi Power FC, ported wastegate, Koyo Radiator, RE-Amemiya short shifter, M2 downpipe, A-spec midpipe, Apexi GT-Spec Exhaust, Greddy 60mm Fuel Pressure and Boost gauges, M2 clutch and flywheel, Greddy pulley, intake and FMIC, Rotary Extreme trailing arms, Racing Sparco NT-T 17x9 rims, Brembo rotors, Hawk HP+ pads, Goodridge stainless steel lines, braided clutch line, Nippendenso fuel pump, APR mirrors, Racing Beat Type 2 spoiler, Border Gauge pod, etc etc etc...

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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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Man Your car looks bad ***. You did a fantastic job. I wonder what it would have looked like without the rear spoiler? I still wonder if adding a spoiler to my car was the right thing to do. Anyways it look great and good job.

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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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The car looks gorgeous, but I must ask. Where in the hell did you find that rubber plug you used to cap the air pump hose connection? I've been looking all over and have yet to find one.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Very nice. I blame you for me still wanting to get that hood! I also love those side mirrors.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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still getting used to the wheels but still a hot hot hot car!!

nice work
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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You have to paint that hood
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ROTARYFDTT
Where in the hell did you find that rubber plug you used to cap the air pump hose connection? I've been looking all over and have yet to find one.
I went to Advanced Auto (used to be Parts America chain). In their 'Help' brand section I found those hose caps. O'Rielleys auto parts also carries them.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 06:48 PM
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nice.

All you need is a front diffuser from RE AMEMIYA
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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i've always loved RE front bumpers.. now all you need is diff front fenders

however, car looks really good now!
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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Bricke, Very Nice!! I was looking at that side skirts from chuck.. looks good.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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One of the few FDs I actually liked the 99spec wing on!
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 08:13 PM
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I gotta say...I used to hate your wheels but it turns out, they were just a little much for a very stock body. I think they look GREAT now
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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Very nice!!!

How was the fitment of the N1 hood?
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
One of the few FDs I actually liked the 99spec wing on!
It's not a 99 spec it's a Racing Beat type 2 wing

very nice car, love the front bumper..
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 09:36 PM
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Fantastic Device you have there. Those sideskirts look georgeous, as does the entire car.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 09:38 PM
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 10:04 PM
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Great work! She looks cherry.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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I thought it was the mazdaspeed wing?!?!?!
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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looks awesome man

but juss not fellin the wheels

but everything looks seamless good work
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Stock
Very nice!!!

How was the fitment of the N1 hood?
Overall it was pretty good. I had to sand down the corners by the headlights as it was too close and rubbing but otherwise it fit great.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 11:57 PM
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Car looks good. I look forward to seeing it this year. I will be up that way when earlville opens up for the season.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 12:14 AM
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Lookin Good! I like it!
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
One of the few FDs I actually liked the 99spec wing on!


99 spec? I think you mean mazdaspeed (or racing beat type 2, or any other company that copied that design)

Originally Posted by bricke
I went to Advanced Auto (used to be Parts America chain). In their 'Help' brand section I found those hose caps. O'Rielleys auto parts also carries them.
I would be careful with those "HELP!" plugs. They are prone to failure.

But back to the topic, car looks good. Body is extreme, but still tasteful.

BTW is it me or do your 99 turn signals look slightly different? Are they authentic, or the ebay ones? Maybe it's just the lighting.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueRex


99 spec? I think you mean mazdaspeed (or racing beat type 2, or any other company that copied that design)
His spoiler:


99spec:


Close enough. I was gonna say Racing Beat wing, but wasn't sure... Lets just say "99-spec STYLE" to keep you happy

As for Mazdaspeed...umm...I've never seen a Mazdaspeed wing that looks anything like that. That's not to say there isn't one, but the ones I've seen don't look anything like this spoiler
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