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Old 06-20-02, 10:03 PM
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Pics of my car with the FEED front end

I managed to get the FEEDType II copy from RotaryExtreme.com on the car yesterday. My body shop would NOT put the front end on (basically because they're incompetent and were afraid they'd screw it up) so I spent about 5 hours yesterday fitting the already painted front end.

Patience is the key, as I put the bumper on and took it off about 1/2 dozen times carefully taking measurements and marking holes. As the original FEED's pre-marked holes were off, this takes some time. Overall I was a bit surprised that it did fit so well. The bumper, other than having the surface smoothed, primered, and painted, had no modifications to it. The end result was a nice fitting bumper. Not 100% perfect, but very good none the less. I do not have the bump stops for the hood in and it's not totally adjusted correctly, but once it is and the bump stops are in, everything should be flush and align correctly. The front edge of the hood fits the back edge of the FEED bumper perfectly.

As for the potential problems with the mud guard/radiator shroud, there were none. The bottom lip on the FEED is hollow, meaning there's a top surface and a bottom surface. The splash/mud/guard/radiator shroud just simply slips right in there sort of like a tounge and groove. I did not secure it with any fasteners as it could not possibly come out. The two side portions of the bottom splash guard which are seperate, do not reach far enough forward. I did end up securing the passenger's side to the N-Tech duct work used in their intake kit (which is still on my car being used with the CWR intake). It was a pretty problem free installation and the car looks great. I'll post a few pics.
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Here's peering into the "mouth", the main radiator opening. The entire opening sits LOWER than the stock mouth, yet is quite a bit larger. The "slot" in the center has an almost direct shot at the CWR IC duct which, I've noticed, seems to improve it's effiicency over the old nose. I removed the oil cooler duct as almost the entire oil cooler is now exposed due to the larger ducts. A monster oil cooler will be fitted in the not too distant future.

Overall, the FEED doesn't sit as low as say the stock nose with the 99-spec front splitter (my previous setup), especially in the front. On the sides, just in front of the wheels, it's maybe a cm or two higher.
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Can't find words to describe car this one AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG.B u ti ful
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Michel, was your car really the overboost prodject car? I remember hearing about that car a while back. BTW, the front end looks great. Although I think it needs a wing but some people prefer FD's wingless.
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Yes it was the Overboost Project RX7. I stopped producing the articles (There were actually 8 that I finished, but I only sent four) when they low-balled me on the per article price. I was originally promised $175 an article for up to eight of them. I provided text AND the pictures, plus all the installation, testing, etc...Later that all of a sudden changed and they were only willing to pay about $100 an article WITH pictures. Let's see...as a professional photog, I usually make anywhere from $150 to $400/hr...So basically I stopped sending stuff. They made lots of promises but delivered nothing. Guess it kept the articles editorially honest as I was purchasing everything out of my own pocket. Many people/companies did help however, and I actually feel guilty for not sending in everything. Companies like SR Motorsports, Crooked Willow, N-Tech and others were contributors although nothing was received for free. What Overboost was offering in exhcange for my blood, sweat, tears an talent just didnt' justify my continued arrangement with them. Oh well.

I do agree with you Black, it does need a rear wing. I haven't decided which one yet. Debating the RE, Veilside, GTC, and the new Auto Exe. Decisions, decisions....

Dclin, is that a stock lower intake manifold for the U.S. spec third gens? If so, I'm interested in purchasing it from you.

Thanks for the compliments guys! She's only about 1/3 of the way done. Wing, rear diffuser, single turbo, 20b, where does it end????
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Re: Pics of my car with the FEED front end

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As the original FEED's pre-marked holes were off, this takes some time.
No im not starting crap. I want to get this straight though. You got the replica FEED bumper right? So what does the holes being off have anything to do with the Original? Whomever you got the bumper from put those holes there, they dont slid the bumper in a copy machine..

Like I said Im not trying to start ****, but there has been a lot or rant and rave on this subject so to keep everyone cool, make sure work it correctly as possible

Peace out....

LOOKS GREAT THOUGH...

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It ends with 50 g's my brother, but that is the baddest black 7 I've ever seen. Don't give up, keep the mods comin'.
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Rx7TT95--- those are the old Brembo's arent they?
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canman,

The original FEED bumper that was used for the mold, according to Chuck, had pre-marked (but not drilled) holes which were 1/2" off. The impressions were carried over into the mold and subsequently the copies which RE made. Which is why the copy's pre-marked holes (not drilled) are off as well. The key is to use tape, test fit the bumper, mark the spot that needs to be drilled on the tape, then drill the holes. I did each hole one by one which is really the only way to do it. Fit the bumper, make a mark for the first hole (on each side), pull the bumper, drill the hole, fit the bumper, attach the first two bolts, then move on to the next. Mark it, remove the bumper, etc....sounds like fun, no?

The brakes are the www.n-tech.net AP Racing kit, current AP caliper design. They work VERY well. :-) He's also doing a rear kit (possibly a group buy?) with the 99-spec calipers using slotted cad plated disks in the 99-spec RS sizes instead of the rust-prone 99-spec rotors.
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Car is looking good Michel.
Going to MADS again in the fall?
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Oh I have seen some Brembos like that that were goldish yellow. I get really good deals on AP racing, I havent had a chance to advertise them yet though. I didnt think there was much demand in the states for them....

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Re: Re: Pics of my car with the FEED front end

Yes, you are starting crap. I have pictures of the original FEED bumper fitted on my car and the holes are off and that's why I didn't drill any holes on the replica. Still have the original FEED Type II bumper selling for $1250, beats your price by $350 and people don't have to wait 2 months. And they do have to drill the holes larger because the holes on the top are off by 1/8". BTW, can you change your disclaimer on your website? If you hate replicas so much, why are you "Replicating" the disclaimer from my website?

If you don't know what's going on, please don't jump into conclusion. If you have time to copy the disclaimer form on my webiste, why don't you take some time to look around and see what's going on before you post something? If you think just by putting down my replica can help you to sell more original FEED stuff, you are wrong. I have the type II bumper sitting here for 3 months already selling for $1250 and no one wants to take it.

I am not starting crap with you. What you are posting is misleading and you only post it just trying to promote your own business. But I gurantee you that I can beat your price anytime because all my stuff comes in the container with car front clips and engines. I probably get better price than you on JDM parts and I can beat your shipping price by at least 50%. Just want to let people know buying stuff from Japan directly is not always the cheapest way. Shipping cost is the key in this JDM business.

For you JDM lovers, check out my newly installed RE Amemiya GT II wing.




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No im not starting crap. I want to get this straight though. You got the replica FEED bumper right? So what does the holes being off have anything to do with the Original? Whomever you got the bumper from put those holes there, they dont slid the bumper in a copy machine..

Like I said Im not trying to start ****, but there has been a lot or rant and rave on this subject so to keep everyone cool, make sure work it correctly as possible

Peace out....

LOOKS GREAT THOUGH...

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That car looks MEAN!!

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It looks good!
I think its time to reposition the horns
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Well RX7TT95 understood what I was talking asking.

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I guess you werent around during the big discussion about your FEED replica bumper and weither they are good or not. I dont care what people buy, thats strictly up to him or her. Im only interested in keeping it straight and real. He made it sound like the holes in his bumper were off because of the original, and I dont see how it would matter where the original holes were or not, since if the holes were off and you knew it, why would you drill them anyway? I believe he said when he got it he had to adjust your holes, so whats the problem with that? Its called information, and I like to keep things straight and honest, and I guess I wont direct people your way anymore... I heard the RotaryExtreme was the best for copies. I dont believe in helping anyone that wants to just hurt other people. Im not living on the money I get with this business, Im just doing it for fun and to help people out. Now I heard a lot of things that you only talk ***** about original parts to promote you parts, I think this is more true now..

Also about your disclamier it maybe similar because I needed some ideas with what I should put. I have noticed everyone has about the same dislamier.

Also about your prices. If you can beat mine so badly why are you overcharging almost 50% if you get such great deals? Like that 2002 wide body kit. Most people are selling it around the actual cost of $6000-$8000 and your selling it for $11,000 or did I miss something? I can go on like this all night or we can stop now...

Incase also you missed the BIG letters in the begining of my web page, it says shipping is included on all prices on parts... Also my parts dont take 6-8 weeks for delivery like yours, if its in stock they ship in 10-14 days, thats after I get them which is they are in stock I get them in 2-3 days. You do the math...

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Hey, HOW much did they charge you to just paint the bumper?
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Flybyle, Actually I'm not really sure as they took the money left over from the "original" time it was in the shop (which would have gone to the stock front end) and put it towards painting the FEED. On top of that, they charged me about $150 for prep work. They said it took 10hrs which is complete BS. It took them 2 at the most but I can't prove it.

Canman, no offense, but I pretty much figured you were trying to start crap too. The hole markings being off has EVERYTHING to do with the original, and NOTHING to do with the fact that mine is a copy. Just to be perfectly clear on that point. They were NOT predrilled on either the original or the copies, but impressions are left to show you where to drill on the original. But the original FEED's hole markings were off. I am very happy with the fit/quality of the FEED replica nose from RE.

Chuck, thanks for stealing my thunder! :-) Exactly how much is that RE wing? That's the particular one I was considering. Thanks for producing the FEEDs. You did a great job.
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Originally posted by rx7tt95
Canman, no offense, but I pretty much figured you were trying to start crap too. The hole markings being off has EVERYTHING to do with the original, and NOTHING to do with the fact that mine is a copy. Just to be perfectly clear on that point. They were NOT predrilled on either the original or the copies, but impressions are left to show you where to drill on the original. But the original FEED's hole markings were off. I am very happy with the fit/quality of the FEED replica nose from RE.
My bad bro, I wasnt trying to start *****. I mean I said it looked great. When I was reading your post I was under the impression when you said FEEDs premarked holes, that the holes were actually drilled. Thats what I was asking.... Just some minor confussion dawg... Original or fake. Looks , quality, and the stlye you like is what matters either way.... BUT LIKE I SAID it looks GREAT..
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Jason:

You are the one that does not understand anything about MY replica bumper.

1. The holes on the original is off. I know because I put it on my car to test fit. Do you have one in stock now and have you test-fitted one? If you don't, don't argue with me.

2. Because the holes are off on the original, the replica bumper only has the holes marked but not drilled. The marks are there for reference. Since Michel has put his on, he can compare his holes with the marks to see how much they are off. Should be about 1/8"

You are directing people my way? When did that happen? The only thing I have seen so far from your posts is directly people YOUR WAY. Show me some proof that you have directed people my way. Your posts are still there. Let's see how many post you have made to make me look bad and direct people you way by telling some crap you made up yourself.

I only talk **** about original? I don't just talk. I have pictures to show them unlike other people just talk about how good their product is but have no proof at all. My opinion is honest and fair. On the FEED bumper, I told everyone the fitment is very nice, only the holes are off by 1/8" Everyone on the group buy should have received this piece of info and it was posted on the website before I fufill all the group buy orders. I have one sitting here. You are in California right now? Why don't you come down to the warehouse and see it yourself. On the Scoot hood, the finish is good but the fitment sucks. It's a honest truth. I still have the hood and you are more than welcome to check it out yourself.
Or just go the Scoot Sports and check out their shop car to see if the headlight area has some large gaps. If I only talk **** about original, why do I bother to have any original bodykits on my website? What's wrong with your logic? Sometimes you are just like a mad dog biting people out of no where. A lot of your posts have shown it.

I have a lot of pictures to prove the original are not always the best. Even the Mazdaspeed original hood does not fit well. Ask people who got the original and they will tell you. So far, I think C West and Knight Sports make the best fitting products out of all the Japanse bodykit vendors. There are crappy bodykit vendors in Japan too. Don't think I don't live in Japan so I don't know. You just started your business 2-3 months ago. I have been importing bodykits and selling bodykits for over 5 years. I probably have seen more unpainted original bodykits than you do even though you live in Japan but I live in the US.

Back to the disclaimer. When do you start to make your own oil cooler kit and fuel reservoir? You asked other people about my monster oil cooler kit that might solve your overheating problem. That means you don't make that. Obviously, you just copy my disclaimer and change some minor stuff. You can go ahead and revise everything now but I have seen it and you can't deny you just copied it. At least I am not too lazy to type my own disclaimer.

About my prices, I say I can beat all your prices and I mean it. It's up to me to decide on the prices. Want to talk about RE Amemiya widebodykit? Why don't we talk about the FEED type II bumper, Can you do $1250 shipped? Do you even know how much shipping is for the whole RE Amemiya widebodykit? You think you can ship it by UPS or EMS? You gotta be kidding yourself. Did I post PRICES ARE FIRM on my website? If the customer is nice and I am in a good mood, I will hook him up. It's all up to me. But the FACT is I can sell at your cost and still make money. It's only up to me how much profit I want to make. But the fact is the fact.

What do you have in stock? Can you show us some pictures of your warehouse? For anything I said, I always have some pictures to show people. This is internet. You can say anything you want. Without photos, your words are worth less than a dime and I fully understand that. You have been claiming a lot of stuff right now. I bet a lot of people really want to see some photos of what you have in stock and your premise. I don't feel comfortable sending a cashier's chek or wire transfer the money to Japan to someone that does not have a establisehd credibilty yet.

I don't sell small items. I only sell bodykit pieces. And those do take about 6 weeks to arrive from Japan by ocean freight. Have you ever sent out any big items so far? I doubt it. If you do, name one customer that has bought a big item from you such as a front bumper, or a rear wing and show us some pictures of those on his car. Anyone on the forum has got a bodykit piece from Jason from JT Imports? Please come forward to help him out.

I know a lot of people have been reading your comments about other people or other vendors. You make it seem like only you can get Japanse stuff and no one else is allowed to sell those. Do you want me to find those threads to prove it to you? Come on man. Just admit what you have done wrong.

Remember back then when someone posted a picture of my car and you said it has the Sansai bumper and everyone thought you are on crack? I am the one who came forward to help you out because I know the Sansai bumper is just same as the c west one without the two little holes. For someone that have helped you out from being looked at like a dumb ***, you are now repaying me like this? That shows alot about how "honest and straight forward" you are.

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Well RX7TT95 understood what I was talking asking.

RotaryExtreme,
I guess you werent around during the big discussion about your FEED replica bumper and weither they are good or not. I dont care what people buy, thats strictly up to him or her. Im only interested in keeping it straight and real. He made it sound like the holes in his bumper were off because of the original, and I dont see how it would matter where the original holes were or not, since if the holes were off and you knew it, why would you drill them anyway? I believe he said when he got it he had to adjust your holes, so whats the problem with that? Its called information, and I like to keep things straight and honest, and I guess I wont direct people your way anymore... I heard the RotaryExtreme was the best for copies. I dont believe in helping anyone that wants to just hurt other people. Im not living on the money I get with this business, Im just doing it for fun and to help people out. Now I heard a lot of things that you only talk ***** about original parts to promote you parts, I think this is more true now..

Also about your disclamier it maybe similar because I needed some ideas with what I should put. I have noticed everyone has about the same dislamier.

Also about your prices. If you can beat mine so badly why are you overcharging almost 50% if you get such great deals? Like that 2002 wide body kit. Most people are selling it around the actual cost of $6000-$8000 and your selling it for $11,000 or did I miss something? I can go on like this all night or we can stop now...

Incase also you missed the BIG letters in the begining of my web page, it says shipping is included on all prices on parts... Also my parts dont take 6-8 weeks for delivery like yours, if its in stock they ship in 10-14 days, thats after I get them which is they are in stock I get them in 2-3 days. You do the math...

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