Where did you get your CF dash / console parts? And also how do you like the quality of it? I'm in the process of replacing my entire dash / console and would love to do so with carbon fiber.

 

It's actually a CF overlay. There are some good threads in the interior section that will probably help steer you in the right direction for full CF pieces.

 

Overlay or film? I've seen the film and it doesn't look like real CF at all.

I've been searching around the forum for the full CF pieces but the only thing I found was that one group buy thread where everyone got shammed.

Also, were you looking for a auto exe strut bar? I have an extra one lying around if you're interested.

 

I am! pm me!

For the dash kit it's a overlay that was available years ago. I bought it and installed it on my first FD, then transferred it over for this build. It's an actual CF overlay with wet finish that adhears to the stock parts. Once on it is virtually impossible to remove.

You have probably already found these, but if not:

Dry CF overlay: https://www.rx7club.com/interior-exterior-audio-26/dry-carbon-fiber-wrap-fd-interior-856652/

JKL Engineering (Full Pieces): http://shop.jklre.com/products/fd-cfi

The Full pieces (Ebay/Chinese version): http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs...olesalers.html

 

I absolutely love what you did with your car!!!!
I plan on doing to veilside body kit too, in the near future.
If you don't mind me asking, how much did the body work, paint and assmebly of just the body kit for the car cost?

 

Shoot me a PM and I'll run through it with you!

 

Think this is the new Iphone 5.....

 

I'm actually in the process of building a veilside as well and here were my costs

1. Veilside Body kit - Retail 12,500. (I got mine for around 7.5)

2. Average installation costs quotes from shops around California were about 10k (this includes paint). I'm saving about 5-7k because I have hook ups with body shops and I've agreed to help out with some of the labor.

3. Don't forget you're probably going to have to change your rims and wheel set up as well.. or it might not look right. And I was told I might have to run an air suspension too due to the body kit being so ridiculously low to the ground.


Turn around time for the body work, paint and assembly is roughly 2-4 months... depending on the size of the shop and what not.

 

Hey fortune,

I forgot to ask you but are you running an air suspension system? It's been suggested to me that I run one if I wanted the car to be at all practical once the kit is on.

 

I'm not running air suspension, but I could see why this would be beneficial. I opted instead for the APEXi N1 adjustable coil-over system. Haven't had any issues. Car is low but as long as I'm careful it has been adequate. When needed I can change the height manually.

My thought process on this was that I didn't want to make space for compressors etc. and have the extra weight involved. Also why I've excluded sub box etc. from the build. I plan to weigh the car, though the kit did add some weight with the loss of the rear window I don't think it has been anything crazy.

The wheels have been the biggest factory in the feel of the car. And to your comment above are absolutely necessary. Without custom wheels the wells would look very spacious .

I've also geeked out on chassis bracing as flex won't do the bodywork any favors.

 

I disagree whole-heartedly, but he's getting a duct so it will be a moot issue.
Anyways.....Car looks awesome.

 

Thanks!

 

Just wondering but what kind of wheel tire combo do you have?

Also, did you end up having to use a spacer in the rear? The reason why I'm asking is because I ended up getting a 10.5in wide rim in the back and I'm not sure if I would need spacers once the veilside kit is on.

 

All the specs are listed earlier in the thread . For the rear I went with a 13" wheel. I could have gone an extra .5" easily. You might need spacers. I have been using a 315 tire but am going wider. Hope that helps!

 

Due too a lot of travel and a few music festivals, my time at home and with the 7 has been few and far between.

With Summer winding down I am very glad to report that the Recaro seats are finallly in, are fully adjustable, and make me very happy!

The red stitching seems to perfectly complement the Redline Racing items already installed as well as the door skins, pretty stoked on how it has all turned out.

Also installed some new ebrake cables, though my handle is bad and will be next.

Here are some pics from my Iphone, better to follow:



Shot at 2012-08-21

 

love the color combo and the seats look great.

 

that's what i was gonna say. the seats look like they could have come factory.

 

simply awesome

 

Thanks guys! appreciate it!

Took a couple more that show the fitment a bit better, also installed the Sakebomb foot rest, thanks guys!

 

Those seats are tooooo perfect in there. I must find a set now!

 

Just dropped off a few parts to Powdercoat, should have them back by the weekend, going with a flat black on the front strut bar, rear strut bar, B-pillar bar, and the psg side foot rest.




Cool project he is working on in his shop

 

The R3 seats are so nice inside your car, the red stitching matches very well, awesome~

 

Thanks! and thanks to you again for all the help, couldn't have done it with out you!

 

sorry i just joined but where did you get your veilside body kit from and how much was it and how much was it to install and also does the kit come with wheels.....

 

Check out the Veilside website, all the info you nee is on there. And no to the wheels, you have to figure that out on your own lol