Do you mind me asking what you got the RE-A AD9 hood for? Is it CF or FRP?

Should clarify that it is a rotary extreme n1 hood, which is the same as the ad9 hood. I went with the rotary extreme for a few reasons.

1. I have seen both the rotary extreme and the re-amemiya hood in person, and the rotary extreme hood fits BETTER. I have talked to Chuck in the past about this, apparently they fixed the inherent problem with the gap between the hood and the front bumper. Either way, when I saw the ad9 hood in person I was NOT impressed, especially when comparing it to the rotary extreme hood. Now this could be attributed to the owner of the ad9 hood not properly installing it, but installing a hood is not difficult.

2. Price. Although I have a "money is no object" attitude, I still like to keep things within reason. The FRP ad9 hood is $1400 and the cf is I believe $1900+. That is A LOT of money for a frp hood and doesnt factor in shipping. I picked up the rotary extreme hood from another member for $1025 shipped in CF, although that was irrelevant since I am going to paint it anyways.

It is a shame that rotary extreme stopped making their aero line, as they had some great fitting pieces.

Yes it is. My old scoot replica was rotary extreme and I was very satisfied.

Eh... I guess I think those mirrors look better with that full kit from RE. But to each their own, great progress so far, man. Good luck!

Sooo, my re n1 hood came in today and was destroyed from shipping. I wont go into further details until I know how the seller handles the situation. On that note, it completely screws everything up. Need to find a new hood, again.
1. No more used hoods, sick of dealing with this BS, so I can order a new frp authentic re-amemiya ad9 hood for $1400.
2. Garage-s hood in frp, run me close to a grand.
http://image.modified.com/f/17269558...+mazda_rx7.jpg
http://image.modified.com/f/17279038...+mazda_rx7.jpg

Not sure if the hood is too aggressive. I think if I go with that hood I am going to need a more aggressive setup. So I will then probably sell my r-magic fenders and go with the feed front fenders and a nice pull on the rear fender. Which got me thinking, now that I have +25mm fenders, I can get pretty aggressive with offsets. The lms are still tentative, but I might throw some concaved ce28n's on it in black or I dont know anymore. This hood messed up all my plans.

Gordon,

I paid ~$550 for the mirrors brand new, I believe cfrp is around $700. The mirrors use the stock base, just picked up a set from a member, so once they come in I can install them. They are GORGEOUS, I love how subtle they look, and they really define the lines of the car too.

Pure I'm so tempted to give you shit and ask if you are going to do the sleepy eye mod to your FD! Hope Atlanta treats you well and looking forward to seeing all the progress in person when you return.

Kevin

I'm a big fan of those mirrors and plan to get a set in the future. Just haven't decided whether to go with unpainted carbon or painted frp.

Then I might be "tempted" to stop looking for your illuminated rx8 knob :)

Its a tough call because the cfrp are only another $150. I would have gotten the cfrp if I was planning on keeping my hood carbon fiber.

On a side note, I have decided on this setup for my gauge cluster.
2002 cluster
re-amemiya white kmh speedo
re-amemiya white boost gauge and pod.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...rx7/retach.jpg

Damn. Sorry about the hood. I like the gauge cluster..is that backlit red at night?

I love the N1 hood. Good choice.

No the SC not the IS

WOW that turned out really nice! you sir have good taste!

I've seen 2 metallic / candy red FDs in person. I didn't much care for either. A little to sparkly for my tastes. I prefer a more subdued, classic look of a nice Vintage Red or other solid red. I had Viper Red on my last FD and it was a little brighter/redder than the VR. I think I prefer the VR to the Viper Red. I did see Jack Mardikian's Ferrari Red FD in person and thought that red looked good on the car also. The red looked deeper but not as 'bright'.

I like the AD9 hood better b/c its a bit classier and less aggressive than the other. YMMV.

Those gauges look sharp, I'm going to be picking up some white faced oem gauges as well :)

Btw, I had to make a decision on paint back in 2003 and am glad I stuck with the VR......anyone who's seen the car in person can attest that the stock VR, sprayed right, looks phenomenal :icon_tup:

I know a REALLY good importer who can get you a 2002 cluster :)

That is not my dash, but that is how it will look soon.

Amber back-lighting

I looked up the color code, it is Matador red, for both the IS and SC.


Some updates on the car:
1. Got the hood installed, looks okay, better then the seibon.
Problems:
a. Both ends are chipped from shipping
b. The front is a bit off, the left side is sticking up, but the right is fine.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12.../spirit009.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12.../spirit006.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12.../spirit007.jpg
:( x1000
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12.../spirit010.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12.../spirit012.jpg
2. Put in the authentic spirit-r shift knob
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12.../spirit001.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12.../spirit003.jpg
3. parts ordered:
a.Feed front fenders (that means my r-magic fenders will be for sale soon)
b.Burnout rear flares, I want something identical to this, you can see they smoothed it out a bit more then normal so it flows better - that is what I am shooting for:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...rx7/img045.jpg
Going to run BBS lm 18x9 + 20 and 18x10 + 20
I am still waiting on the mirror bases, I will post up pictures when they are installed.

Whoa, you already did the 5-speed swap?

Sucks about your hood though =\ What are you going to do?

Pure,

Your shifter looks really high now. Thought you were running a short throw for some reason.

Nice!

The garage S hood is sex.

Finish off the car already!

I am trying! I have ADD when it comes to car parts. The car HAS to go to paint on June 8th whether its finished or not.

Updates:
1. Mirrors installed today.
2. ordered brand new AUTHENTIC re-amemiya ad9 hood, frp.
3. Still waiting on feed front fenders and burnout rear flares

Mirrors look AMAZING in person, photos dont do them justice. I can also see out of BOTH left and right mirrors.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12.../feedsr011.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12.../feedsr013.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12.../feedsr014.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12.../feedsr015.jpg

wait...you ordered ANOTHER hood? So are you going to sell this one? hmmmm....

Yes sir, this hood is already sold though. My new hood, will be hood number 5 in the past two years. Eddie, I do have a sweet feed sr exhaust currently available.

Another picture from an elevated angle, I love these mirrors more and more.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...x7/remr002.jpg

That's just crazy man. The money in hoods alone...mind boggling. lol

VERY tempting but it would take some work for me to mate up with my long tubes. Currently my exhaust is one piece 3" from the long tubes back.

I think you need to finish your car just so you'll stop having to buy crap. lol.

BTW, love the mirrors!