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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 01:03 PM
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Pics of Racing Beat Front Air Dam please

Just checking to see if anyone has this and pics on different colour cars...especially silver

P.S. I searched and couldn't find any...and also seen the one on www.RX7Store.net
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 01:08 PM
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i have one and dont like it
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 01:13 PM
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BTW, that car belongs to "CTHIS RX7".
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 01:19 PM
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if they molded it in...it would be nicer
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 07:58 PM
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does anyone know? i've never seen it before, but i'm loving how that looks! i PM'd 'CTHIS RX7' but i haven't heard back from him yet...
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 08:51 AM
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this is the Racing Beat front air dam from the RX7Store.net:

but to me, that doesnt look the same as the one on CTHIS RX7's car:


see how the 2nd one is much smoother and how the lower vent kind of curves up toward the outside of the air damn? the Racing Beat one looks much more straight edged and not as clean... can someone explain if it's just bad light on the first picture, or if these are in fact two different lips?

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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 10:01 AM
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I believe it's the angle it appears and CTHIS RX7's picture seems to be stretched a little on the horizontal.

However, if you look in the "Official 3rd Gen Picture" thread here in the Interior/Exterior section, you'll see where he posted the picture and stated it was the Racing Beat Air Dam.

I've seen it in a picture on another red FD some where here in the forum. It gives a VERY aggressive look, but from the sides can look a little strange if it's not molded (and the car doesn't have side skirts).
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 10:07 AM
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those are DEFINATELY 2 different front facias. Look how the lines curve across the entire width of the car differently
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 10:33 AM
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Originally posted by stokedxiv
this is the Racing Beat front air dam from the RX7Store.net:

but to me, that doesnt look the same as the one on CTHIS RX7's car:


see how the 2nd one is much smoother and how the lower vent kind of curves up toward the outside of the air damn? the Racing Beat one looks much more straight edged and not as clean... can someone explain if it's just bad light on the first picture, or if these are in fact two different lips?

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that is exactly my problem with the lip...its doesnt look clean at all...kinda of just bolted on.
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 02:35 PM
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Originally posted by tookwik
those are DEFINATELY 2 different front facias. Look how the lines curve across the entire width of the car differently
thats exactly what i'm saying... maybe it is just because the picture is stretched or something, but i'm not convinced. i talked to CTHIS RX7 and he said the lip was on the car when he bought it, but he says its a racing beat... maybe it is just the picture, but in the picture of the racing beat lip i can't see where there is any curve like on the 2nd lip... the 2nd lip looks much smoother
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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i think cthis rx7 is the rb lip..i dont see the different between his and mine
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 03:11 PM
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Originally posted by matty
i think cthis rx7 is the rb lip..i dont see the different between his and mine
That's not the RB Chin Lip. I have the chin spoiler and it's exactly like the following pic:

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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 03:19 PM
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Same lip... different angle
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Old Feb 12, 2003 | 11:33 PM
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The one on CTHIS RX7 looks like a FEED piece that I've seen somewhere online that sells FEED parts. Not sure where I saw it, though.

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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 08:18 AM
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its the rb...i have the same one...i dont see what you guys are talking about
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 08:52 AM
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Originally posted by Trout2
The one on CTHIS RX7 looks like a FEED piece that I've seen somewhere online that sells FEED parts. Not sure where I saw it, though.

Jack
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...99#post1364399
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 10:46 AM
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I cant reinforce how sure I am that this one is not from racing beat. Atleast its not the one that the other pic shows. It could be a newer model! I also agree that I have seen something like this from FEED before.
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 10:53 AM
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Originally posted by tookwik

I cant reinforce how sure I am that this one is not from racing beat. Atleast its not the one that the other pic shows. It could be a newer model! I also agree that I have seen something like this from FEED before.
explain in detail how it is different?
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 12:16 PM
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Racing Beat body parts are based on OTHER manufacturer products (Knight Sport side skirts, front bumper, Mazdaspeed Type II Rear wing, etc...)

Here is the FEED Air Dam:

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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 12:28 PM
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if that is the feed then CTHIS RX7 's definately the racing beat.
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 12:30 PM
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actually i dont know now
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 01:02 PM
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Originally posted by matty
if that is the feed then CTHIS RX7 's definately the racing beat.
I would have to say that if the pic above is the Feed air dam then CTHIS RX7 is the Feed and not the RB...The feed seems to have a bit more curves than the RB
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 01:09 PM
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lol, I guess it doesn't matter that the car owner actually said who made the air dam?

The FEED Air Dam and the Racing Beat are basically the same. You won't really be able to tell the difference unless you have two cars, with pictures taken from the same angle. Otherwise it's all guessing.

Just take CTHIS RX7's word that what he has on his car is from RB.
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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dont get either
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Old Feb 13, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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Originally posted by matty
dont get either
Personally, I like the look of it.. Much better than any aftermarket front bumper.. If I do get one to replace my RB Chin lip, I will have the sides molded...
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