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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 07:24 PM
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For those that didn't see them *Knight Sports pics*

Posted it in the lounge, got mixed reactions. And before you say anything about the wheels...yeah I know! I'm just broke now after all the shop costs Also need the fog/driving lights.

pics just out of the shop




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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 07:25 PM
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some pics at the rents place...and yes I removed the front plate soon as I got there.










I gotta get some pics with better lighting
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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I think it looks good, BUT will look twice as good with some better wheels! . I think it would also benefit with some round tail lights. The spoiler is a little big for my taste but may look better when you get new wheels.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 07:43 PM
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wow

Nice man,

i like the hood too. But sorry still would rather have the Re Amemiya fc2000 and the knightsport hood. but not to take anything away from u the car look really good. The wing is ok but get some nice wheel and u will be set.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 07:43 PM
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yep same comments I heard in the lounge S3s and wheels I'll probably end up getting some 445 series hre's
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 07:59 PM
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I like it a lot, the only thing that seems to stand out to me is how square the corners on the bumper are, they look like 90 degree angles almost, and it looks kind of strange with no rear skirts. I like the color
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 09:01 PM
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Deffinetly S5 Round tails, i donno bout that slit in the bumper, im guessing its for cold air intake of the sorts, the rear valance seems boxy to me, a lil to boxy for my tastes but nice regardless

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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 09:06 PM
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The front is kick ***, looks awesome

You really need a rear bumper cover to complete it, it looks a little bare back there. Round tails would be sweet, and (duh) wheels.

Jameson
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 09:19 PM
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Originally posted by CrackHeadMel
Deffinetly S5 Round tails, i donno bout that slit in the bumper, im guessing its for cold air intake of the sorts, the rear valance seems boxy to me, a lil to boxy for my tastes but nice regardless

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the intake in the bumper is for the vents in the hood. Just a cooling effect for the engine.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 09:48 PM
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That looks extremely ricey. I would never do that to my RX-7.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 10:14 PM
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Wow. Nice work man. Keep it up.
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 11:09 PM
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how much was the front bumper?
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 11:23 PM
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dude that is sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!! very agressive looking. im with the rest of the folks here, need wheels and tails and youll be set
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Old Sep 10, 2002 | 11:38 PM
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Nice!
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 12:33 AM
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Originally posted by emagdnim
That looks extremely ricey. I would never do that to my RX-7.
well it was either that or leave it looking like this for another 4 years

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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 12:45 AM
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schweet!
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 05:04 AM
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love that kit...dang dude.. nice car..

well heres mine..
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=113734

no kit but nice.. supersonic blue met. pearl. paintjob.. lots of pics..
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 09:20 AM
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Im really glad someone finally posted good pics of this kit.
But I really dont like it; it's not for me. It looks good but I personally dont like the square intakes on the corners if they where not as huge and square it would be better. Also Im kind of disappointed in the hood where it looks like the main vent is bolted on.

Rear wing is nice but again to big for me.

Nice work on bringing it back
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 09:46 AM
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Get some T2 wheels.....
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 09:58 AM
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that hood gives me a boner!!!
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 10:21 AM
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If that hood had a smooth transition to the reverse scoop instead of having the rivets showing....

What are the temp differences with those hood vents?

I'd get out the sander and round the corners on that bumper.

All in all, it looks 1000% better than it did before, but you need some motor mods to keep up with the body mods. *cough*TII swap*cough*
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 12:42 PM
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Originally posted by jimmyv13
If that hood had a smooth transition to the reverse scoop instead of having the rivets showing....

What are the temp differences with those hood vents?

I'd get out the sander and round the corners on that bumper.

All in all, it looks 1000% better than it did before, but you need some motor mods to keep up with the body mods. *cough*TII swap*cough*
I kinda like the bolts/rivit look. Didn't think I would at first, but I liked it when it was done. Don't know the temp diff cuz I don't have a temp guage(cept the stock) or a heat radar. lol I know I need mods bad...don't want to embarrass myself or rx7s at the track again So you have a TII I can have?
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 01:27 PM
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I kinda like the bolts/rivit look. Didn't think I would at first, but I liked it when it was done. Don't know the temp diff cuz I don't have a temp guage(cept the stock) or a heat radar. lol I know I need mods bad...don't want to embarrass myself or rx7s at the track again So you have a TII I can have?
I was wondering if the overall temp of the engine ran cooler, seems like it would

YES, I do have a TII, and NO you can't have it!!!!!!!!!

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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 01:30 PM
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I was wondering if the overall temp of the engine ran cooler, seems like it would

YES, I do have a TII, and NO you can't have it!!!!!!!!!

Yeah that center vent is perfectly positioned infront of the fan...So yeah I'm pretty sure it stays much cooler.

Come on you don't need it!
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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 01:52 PM
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Here's a quick photoshop of your hood vent w/o the rivets........

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