Buildup: 91 Vert, A-spec 500R + lots more.
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From: Grand Prairie, Texas
I know man. I tried to get Shine Auto to make replicas of this hood. But the mass of stupid people wanted that hideous Sexy Style hood and thats what Shine decided to make, and thats the only FC hood Shine will make... I'm pretty sure that sexy style hood is much easier to come by in Japan than these now discontinued Pan Speed hoods. Pretty dumb replicating something thats still obtainable, I think... These hoods took me about a year to get them in my hands, and they are the very last of their kind.
So if anyone is to be hated its the tools that wanted the Sexy Style hood.
So if anyone is to be hated its the tools that wanted the Sexy Style hood.
And to that other guy about my intentions to get one.... I'm not one of those cheap FC owners.. I've been able to afford one for several months now, still am, but I really had no idea how I was to go about obtaining one. A good functional hood is what I've been waiting for before I go into getting my car a single color. But the engine swap may come first depending on what I find avail. first.
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From: N of Chicago
Originally Posted by RX-Heven
Juice,
I'm sorry to inform you of this, but due to the fact that you are building the same car as me, at least externally, I am going to have to demand you return my widebody kit. You do have another option though, you could send me one of those Panspeed hoods so I can have a spare in case mine gets damaged. I was the only one in the country that had one afaik. No longer I guess.
In any case, could you look at what it costs to ship that hood to 94116
I'm sorry to inform you of this, but due to the fact that you are building the same car as me, at least externally, I am going to have to demand you return my widebody kit. You do have another option though, you could send me one of those Panspeed hoods so I can have a spare in case mine gets damaged. I was the only one in the country that had one afaik. No longer I guess.
In any case, could you look at what it costs to ship that hood to 94116
The 2nd FC hood is already in its new owners hands.... and eventually he will send you his remaining balance for his widebody kit.
I thought about keeping the hood as a spare myself, I really did. Probably should have.. Oh well.
Originally Posted by EJayCe996
I'm just bustin your ***** man, at least some of us that really wanted them got some.
And to that other guy about my intentions to get one.... I'm not one of those cheap FC owners.. I've been able to afford one for several months now, still am, but I really had no idea how I was to go about obtaining one. A good functional hood is what I've been waiting for before I go into getting my car a single color. But the engine swap may come first depending on what I find avail. first.
And to that other guy about my intentions to get one.... I'm not one of those cheap FC owners.. I've been able to afford one for several months now, still am, but I really had no idea how I was to go about obtaining one. A good functional hood is what I've been waiting for before I go into getting my car a single color. But the engine swap may come first depending on what I find avail. first.
I realized when I got home today that I had left my camera at work on Friday, so more pics will have to wait till tomorrow.
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From: Grand Prairie, Texas
I guess I can see if I can source an R Magic hood but I've never seen a good angle on them to know how it looks for sure. Or I could try to source a Border hood and maybe mod it like this. (Borrowed pic posted from 87GTR's hood)
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From: Renton/Bellevue/Seattle WA
WOW! was there ... a thread on how this was done?!
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From: N of Chicago
Ok well I know I said I was gonna post pics of a **** ton of stuff I have in storage, but I'm not. Too many of my FD related parts are in there and I wanna keep all stuff related to that hushed until thats ready. 
So, instead I'll post pics of stuff I got in the mail today for the FC!
Exhaust Bumper Guards:
Racelogic Traction Control system with Wheel speed sensors for Non ABS:
The last few body part bits are on their way to me. With any luck I should hopefully be able to drop this all of at the body shop soon.
So, instead I'll post pics of stuff I got in the mail today for the FC!
Exhaust Bumper Guards:
Racelogic Traction Control system with Wheel speed sensors for Non ABS:
The last few body part bits are on their way to me. With any luck I should hopefully be able to drop this all of at the body shop soon.
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From: N of Chicago
Originally Posted by Dltreezan
how the heck does all the above work? I mean I understand the sensors and all but how does it control it? by the brakes?
Theres some good info on it here:
https://www.rx7club.com/rotary-car-performance-77/traction-control-646551/
With my TC system I will have Launch Control, Full Throttle Shifts, and Data logging!
Originally Posted by 87 t-66
wtf, i didnt get my bumper guards today 
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From: Grand Prairie, Texas
awesome project, going to read through all 8 pages with a cup of coffee
I have the green teins on my other FC, too ******* harsh for my liking.
Wondering if adjusting them would make it any better?
No way I would put those on my vert with the roads around here.
I have the green teins on my other FC, too ******* harsh for my liking.
Wondering if adjusting them would make it any better?
No way I would put those on my vert with the roads around here.
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From: N of Chicago
Originally Posted by Rob XX 7
awesome project, going to read through all 8 pages with a cup of coffee
I have the green teins on my other FC, too ******* harsh for my liking.
Wondering if adjusting them would make it any better?
No way I would put those on my vert with the roads around here.
I have the green teins on my other FC, too ******* harsh for my liking.
Wondering if adjusting them would make it any better?
No way I would put those on my vert with the roads around here.
I believe all of Tein suspension products are Green&Black. What model exactly do you have? These are 16 way adjustable Tein Flex coilovers. They are not bad on the street, on horrible roads just about any coilover setup will suck though.
In the chicago area we have some bad roads too. Thats part of the reason why I got the EDFC to be able to adjust damping force on the fly to compensate for the road as the conditions change. Though the car will see mostly highway miles.
Originally Posted by Dltreezan
dude that is sick. Juicy, this is going to be nasty!!
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From: N of Chicago
Originally Posted by wackaloo13
if you dont mind posting, how much did you pay for your racelogic unit and where did you order it from?
https://www.rx7club.com/fdnewbie-imports-172/gb-racelogic-674843/
There have been people who have expressed interest in starting another GB. Make a post in that thread and ask Ramy if he can start another GB. I think you will need 10 people to get in on it. We had a hard time getting 10 last time. Even if he can't get a GB going he can still get it for you.
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From: N of Chicago
Well, I was pissed off today due to some girlfriend issues so I went to go take a drive to clear my mind. I passed the place where all my parts are in storage and I decided to stop and take my new hood out of the box and take some pics for you guys.
That is Panspeed's last Type II hood for the FC.
Man, that R Magic vent sure looks small now!
That is Panspeed's last Type II hood for the FC.
Man, that R Magic vent sure looks small now!
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Banned. I got OWNED!!!
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From: Pon De Beach
Well, I was pissed off today due to some girlfriend issues so I went to go take a drive to clear my mind. I passed the place where all my parts are in storage and I decided to stop and take my new hood out of the box and take some pics for you guys.
That is Panspeed's last Type II hood for the FC.
Man, that R Magic vent sure looks small now!
That is Panspeed's last Type II hood for the FC.
Man, that R Magic vent sure looks small now!
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From: N of Chicago
Well, I got an illuminated 5 Speed Rx8 ****. The shift pattern lit up red like this one:
As I had planned I yanked out the red LED circuitry and replaced it with my own custom Blue LED setup. What do you guys think?
The pictures don't quite do the blue justice. It looks fantastic in person. I'm quite happy with it.
As I had planned I yanked out the red LED circuitry and replaced it with my own custom Blue LED setup. What do you guys think?
The pictures don't quite do the blue justice. It looks fantastic in person. I'm quite happy with it.
