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hwnd 02-07-09 12:38 AM


Originally Posted by purerx7 (Post 8945496)
AMUSE R1 TITAN TITANIUM EXHAUST!!!
Just picked it up today and installed it in about 30 minutes. Weighs 6.9lbs. The welds are simply beautiful. This is not for sale anymore. My previous exhausts include: apexi n1, apexi n1 duals, apexi gt spec, and hks carbon ti. This blows ALL of them out of the water. Sound is extremely deep with ZERO rasp or braaaaaap, just nice and clean.

Try finding an HKS 4" Ti exhaust, those sound great. Though I never expected to have a quiet FD.

purerx7 02-07-09 02:51 AM


Originally Posted by GreatShamanGT (Post 8946174)
What's the sizing on the HKS Ti Carbon?

75mm piping. 120mm tip.


Originally Posted by hwnd (Post 8946522)
Try finding an HKS 4" Ti exhaust, those sound great. Though I never expected to have a quiet FD.

From what I understand, the hks ti is not fully titanium, the piping is stainless steel. The amuse exhaust will be my last one unless I really like the arc titanium.

purerx7 02-07-09 03:40 PM

Got the rear bumper on today, I am going to put the diffuser on once it gets painted. The car is currently: VR, laser red, montego blue, white, black, and carbon fiber. Car needs to be dropped atleast 1.5", need to sell some of these parts to buy suspension. Car is EXTREMELY dirty, haha you can see all the fingerprints on the hood. I think the work vsxx just dont fit the look of this car, need to find a new wheel.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12.../bumper015.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...umper008-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...umper012-1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12.../bumper007.jpg

KaiFD3S 02-07-09 04:22 PM

Your Amuse exhaust is now a collectors item since the founder of Amuse "Hideki Tanabe" past away last sept

jmac22 02-07-09 07:32 PM

very nice

7syawedis 02-07-09 08:33 PM

getting rid of those lights was gay hahaha but i like where its going feed is one of the best kids, i cant stand all the mismatched stuff especially feed sides into a cwest rear, ew.

and its about time you get around to dropping it, cant wait.

evot23 02-08-09 05:28 PM

I like the hood man...I'll have to get that on the dl....

purerx7 02-12-09 11:07 AM

Found some nice 18" HRE 545 for sale that i might pick up. Right now they are in silver. My photoshop skills are pretty basic, at best, but you get the idea. I think it looks better than the works. Maybe the wheel should be all black?
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/purerx7/545.gif
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/purerx7/5452.gif
maybe matte center, black gloss lip? I think this G looks pretty sick.
https://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f...o/HIN08102.jpg
https://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f396/resauto/me7.jpg

purerx7 02-12-09 12:04 PM

maybe i should just change the color of my wheels
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...rx7/vsxx-1.gif
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/purerx7/vsxx2.gif

purerx7 02-12-09 02:41 PM

maybe some ce28n's are appropriate. Here they are, TA in the back and dblack in the front.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/purerx7/ta1.gif

xplosive 02-12-09 04:20 PM

hey, have any more pics of that g35? I love the matte center with gloss lip but IMO it'd only look good on black cars. For your rims idk but its really hard for me to make a choice between the rims you want when your front is still unpainted.. maybe its just me haha

1QWIK7 02-12-09 08:22 PM

Brian i would def do the matte black center look with the polished lip. I think you posted it in the 1st page, the one on the white lexus. That looks SICK!

That black G that you posted too looks sick as hell. I cant wait til i get my G. So hard to find a red g35 6spd around me though.

GreatShamanGT 02-12-09 09:33 PM

I think you should make the wheels white. They look so much nicer if they were white!!!!

purerx7 02-12-09 10:02 PM


Originally Posted by 1QWIK7 (Post 8962504)
Brian i would def do the matte black center look with the polished lip. I think you posted it in the 1st page, the one on the white lexus. That looks SICK!

That black G that you posted too looks sick as hell. I cant wait til i get my G. So hard to find a red g35 6spd around me though.

I agree. I think the satin black face looks SICK, I am just not sure the wheels fit the look of my car. Finding the right wheels is my hardest problem.


Originally Posted by GreatShamanGT (Post 8962709)
I think you should make the wheels white. They look so much nicer if they were white!!!!

Sorry, just not a big fan of white wheels at all. The ONLY car white wheels belong on is a NSX-R.


Anyone know anything about titanium piping? Can it be bent like aluminum piping? Want to do something similar to below, minus the white sock.
https://img219.imageshack.us/img219/...sc090354bj.jpg

RotarySB 02-12-09 10:08 PM

+1 for the ce28n's
my favorite wheel:bigthumb:

Miata_mx5 02-13-09 08:24 AM

-1 for CE28N, the most overplayed time attack wheel.

The fitment is more important than the wheel. Aggressive fitment can make any shit wheel look decent.

purerx7 02-13-09 09:27 AM


Originally Posted by Miata_mx5 (Post 8963529)
-1 for CE28N, the most overplayed time attack wheel.

The fitment is more important than the wheel. Aggressive fitment can make any shit wheel look decent.

Any suggestion on wheels?

7_rocket 02-13-09 09:40 AM

HRE rims look nice. Get what you like. Who cares what other people think, and what that its 5600 posts for me!

purerx7 02-15-09 04:22 PM


Originally Posted by 7_rocket (Post 8963647)
HRE rims look nice. Get what you like. Who cares what other people think, and what that its 5600 posts for me!

Congrats! Trust me, if I cared what other people thought I would have all 99spec parts, with +50 offset wheels. :)

On a shitty side note, the fd got towed to a shop, second time this month. Awesome. Went to pep-boys to test the battery to see if that was the problem with my starter not starting. Battery checked out okay. FYI i have had issues with the car not turning over, sometimes taking 20 minutes to finally crank. After taking a multi-meter i learned it is a problem with the alarm wiring and since the pettit starter booster is wired into the alarm a problem arises. the starter was only getting approx 8 volts.

Anyways, I put the battery back in and it does not start for at least an hour. So I jump start it with a screw-driver and it barely starts by me opening the throttle 100%. Than it runs like shit and idles really low with a CEL with something with the oil metering pump, so I am assuming that it is flooded. Called my insurance, specifically asking for a flat-bed truck, of course they send a regular tow truck. So I had to wait 4 hours at pep-boys waiting for this tow truck to tow my car. Will see what the mechanic says tomorrow, hopefully just de-flood the engine and probably new plugs now.

Someone donate me some money for:
https://i205.photobucket.com/albums/...0051Medium.jpg

vitafist 02-17-09 02:40 AM

Can anyone tell me whta is the color code for Rosso Fiorano??I cannot find it nowhere. Whta color is the FD out of Shine??Fiorano??Do anyone know the owner?

purerx7 02-17-09 10:18 AM


Originally Posted by vitafist (Post 8973098)
Can anyone tell me whta is the color code for Rosso Fiorano??I cannot find it nowhere. Whta color is the FD out of Shine??Fiorano??Do anyone know the owner?

your welcome:
http://www.jb330gt.com/color/1999FerrariPPGBig.jpg

evot23 02-17-09 12:19 PM

Get your car sorted out?? That's a weird problem to have...why'd you get the pettit starter booster? Is your battery relocated? Hope it works out soon!

vitafist 02-17-09 01:10 PM

Pure rx7 thanks for the reply. Did you decide on the color that you are going with yours??also i saw many ferrari with fiorano color that is tottaly different from the one that you posted in the first page. That one is very shinny. I am thinking...other color maybe??what about the fd outside shine??anyone knows the color??

rx-7intrigued? 02-18-09 11:03 AM

Wow pure rx7 your car looks great can't wait to see it finished.

mrb63083 02-18-09 01:15 PM

Wow, looks like it's coming along well...

purerx7 02-18-09 03:31 PM


Originally Posted by evot23 (Post 8973953)
Get your car sorted out?? That's a weird problem to have...why'd you get the pettit starter booster? Is your battery relocated? Hope it works out soon!

Just picked it up today. The ignition relay, starter relay and ignition wiring were toast. All fixed now. Stock battery location. I bought the pettit starter because I was having the 3 click problem, but that fixed it.


Originally Posted by vitafist (Post 8974120)
Pure rx7 thanks for the reply. Did you decide on the color that you are going with yours??also i saw many ferrari with fiorano color that is tottaly different from the one that you posted in the first page. That one is very shinny. I am thinking...other color maybe??what about the fd outside shine??anyone knows the color??

No idea what color I am going with, maybe the shift red from the r6/r1 or maybe rosso metis from the 04 gallardo. I believe the one outside shine is candy apple red, the color is posted in shines burnout thread.


Originally Posted by rx-7intrigued? (Post 8976804)
Wow pure rx7 your car looks great can't wait to see it finished.

Thanks! Much more expensive than originally planned. lol.


Originally Posted by mrb63083 (Post 8977150)
Wow, looks like it's coming along well...

Thanks! I am looking to go to paint by the end of March, maybe sooner. Need to sell these exhausts and seats.

VERY upset I have to sell my amuse and arc exhaust
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...xhausts002.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...xhausts018.jpg

muibubbles 02-18-09 08:00 PM

sorry if i missed it but how come you decided to sell your arc ti exhaust?

can wait to see what you come up with when its all finished!

Funkspectrum 02-18-09 08:49 PM

It seems like you're taking a similar route to the one I'm taking with my FD...

I'm goin with the Feed front bumper, sides and hood, Ganador or Craftsquare mirrors (undecided) and a rear diffuser of sorts...

I'm rolling on a set of Volk GT-Cs 18x9 and 18x10 though....I dig the 5 spoke look.

treceb 02-18-09 09:05 PM


Originally Posted by purerx7 (Post 8947656)
Got the rear bumper on today, I am going to put the diffuser on once it gets painted. The car is currently: VR, laser red, montego blue, white, black, and carbon fiber. Car needs to be dropped atleast 1.5", need to sell some of these parts to buy suspension. Car is EXTREMELY dirty, haha you can see all the fingerprints on the hood. I think the work vsxx just dont fit the look of this car, need to find a new wheel.[/IMG]


Originally Posted by treceb (Post 8890916)
nice and very thought out, for the most part.
how much you want for those wheels?

:)

GreatShamanGT 02-18-09 09:19 PM

Wait, you have to sell the Amuse Exhaust already? Didn't you JUST get it? Why do you need to sell it?

purerx7 02-19-09 11:48 AM


Originally Posted by muibubbles (Post 8978387)
sorry if i missed it but how come you decided to sell your arc ti exhaust?

can wait to see what you come up with when its all finished!

Need the funds for this project and to pay a couple repair bills(surprise, surprise). I WILL have another one in the near future. Unfortunately it is not the right time. By far the most beautiful exhaust I have ever seen. The fs thread should be up soon, depends when the mods get to it i guess. Also put up a feed downpipe for sale too.


Originally Posted by Funkspectrum (Post 8978530)
It seems like you're taking a similar route to the one I'm taking with my FD...

I'm goin with the Feed front bumper, sides and hood, Ganador or Craftsquare mirrors (undecided) and a rear diffuser of sorts...

I'm rolling on a set of Volk GT-Cs 18x9 and 18x10 though....I dig the 5 spoke look.

Similar, just different mirrors, hood and fenders. I love how subtle and clean it looks. I have seen the Craftsquare mirrors in person and IMO I think they look tacky. Ganador>Craftsquare, and in that regard, re-amemiya super mirror > ganador > craftsquare :). Don't forget on the ganador mirrors, since they are made for a RHD drive car, the right side mirror is completely useless. Mine will be up for sale in the next few weeks for 250ish.

5 SPOKE FTW. HRE 545 are my next set of wheels.


Originally Posted by treceb (Post 8978583)
:)

Whoops, sorry about that, do not know how I missed that? Right now I have someone interested in them, and a few behind him. The price is $2000, with work rs lug nuts and like new rear bf goodrich kdw2's, no name tires on the front, one is a new primewell/firestone.



Originally Posted by GreatShamanGT (Post 8978621)
Wait, you have to sell the Amuse Exhaust already? Didn't you JUST get it? Why do you need to sell it?

The amuse exhaust is not for sale anymore, will be in the future though. The ARC exhaust I just got is for sale, I plan on getting one in the future as it is BEAUTIFUL beyond description, but just need the funds right now.

purerx7 02-21-09 03:17 PM

Snapped a quick pic of the car today, need to sell the seats and arc ti to finish up ordering parts before paint. Projecting the car to be finished at the end of March.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...roseats001.jpg

GoodfellaFD3S 02-21-09 03:39 PM

Seems like the craftsquare mirrors mount via the small triangular plastic piece near the factory mirrors, thus exposing the stock mirror mounting holes when you remove them. Ganador mounts up via factory holes, which is a bonus in my book when comparing them.

purerx7 02-23-09 04:20 PM

Craftsquare mirrors attach to the stock holes:
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177...5c33f7acc9.jpg
Ganador mirrors attach via the stock holes and double sided tap to the triangle.


Project has come to a halt, all my money is tied up in rx7 parts from Japan that people are asking for. I am still waiting on my mazda speed r-spec front bumper, might sell it or keep it. Authentic 99 tails coming next week for my car, 7lust conversion tails will be for sale.

Here is whats left for the exterior build:
FRP ad9 hood
Re-amemiya mirrors
FEED turn signal covers
maybe mazda speed r spec front bumper?
hre wheels

Miata_mx5 02-23-09 06:12 PM

You should order the RE-A stuff this 7 stock when they come here. They usually do free shipping.

Makes it easier.

purerx7 02-27-09 08:41 PM

Dear diary, JACKPOT:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/purerx7/bbslm.jpg
http://www.e-tire.co.jp/ferrari_page/bbs-lm_f1-f.jpg
Thanks to Ganesh, I have found my new wheel.

GoodfellaFD3S 02-27-09 09:30 PM

I'm partial to the RGRs personally......

Good to know on the craftsquare mirrors btw, thanks for setting me straight :)

Miata_mx5 02-27-09 09:38 PM

Good to know. Just save up and find some used 19s or 18s you wanted.

My friend in japan with an R33 GTR was selling a perfect set 18 x 10? or 11? all around set in gold for under 3000 USD so they exist.

:)

Edit: look what i found (examples).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BBS-L...spagenameZWD1V

http://www.rbwheels.com/index.php?ma...oducts_id=1649

muibubbles 02-27-09 11:21 PM

if memory serves me correctly craftsquare actually has 2 versions. 1 that mounts up to the stock holes 2 replaces the triangle and is mounted there

Initial_fd3s 03-02-09 10:08 PM

I have the same rims exept mine has a chrome lip

purerx7 03-02-09 10:52 PM


Originally Posted by Initial_fd3s (Post 9012544)
I have the same rims exept mine has a chrome lip

Can you post some pictures? I changed my mind (surprise), and I am going to do silver 19" bbs lm (more money than I thought, compared to the 18's) with red center caps and red bbs lugs. Have only seen a few 18" bbs lm's on fd's, but never 19", the 19's make the spokes much more "full" and proportionate, the step-lip should help make the wheel appear smaller than a typical 19" too..


Some influential cars:
https://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k...echart/tt2.jpg
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3468...4a68ebf0_o.jpg

RX72NR 03-03-09 01:18 AM

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I have the Craftsquare mirrors that mount to the triangles, they are well constructed. One thing that you should consider with all your twin weave carbon, is that they only come in the jdm 1x1 weave. You could have them rewrapped or painted though, extra expense on already expensive parts. The doors do look better with mirrors mounted to the triangles. Too bad nobody makes mirrors that mount higher on the doors like on the Furai or Testarossa.

7_rocket 03-03-09 07:32 AM

BBS lm's my fav all time wheel. DROOL!.. But seriously, your vs-ssx I believe? those rims are sweet too. Just remove those homosexual pink lug nuts and your set!

purerx7 03-03-09 11:25 AM


Originally Posted by 7_rocket (Post 9013220)
BBS lm's my fav all time wheel. DROOL!.. But seriously, your vs-ssx I believe? those rims are sweet too. Just remove those homosexual pink lug nuts and your set!

lol, yah they are work vs-xx. They work rs lug nuts tend to photograph pinkish, but they are actually a light red color, and at the time I thought $120 was a lot to drop on lug nuts.

Going to run me close to $350 to pick these up
http://www.bbs-japan.co.jp/b_img/pro...gnutkit200.jpg


identical to this setup with red centercaps and red bbs lugs.
https://i254.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC00559.jpg

phinsn98 03-03-09 05:18 PM

I personally think that 18s look just right on a FD. I've yet to see 19s that looked GREAT on a 7, they look just a bit off. Just my opinion, heck if you go in that direction you might save yourself a few bucks.

muibubbles 03-04-09 06:33 AM

+1... 19's seem a bit much IMO...

evot23 03-04-09 06:46 AM

I'm going to have to agree on this one...19 seems to be a bit much. BUT if anyone can make it work you can. I say save the dough and put towards something else

GoodfellaFD3S 03-04-09 07:30 AM

Another vote for 18s (or 17s ;))......

purerx7 03-04-09 10:19 AM

Couple things to remember here:
1. Since the bbs lm has a step lip, visually the wheel looks smaller than it is, specifically on mesh wheels. I feel like my 18" work vs-xx look like they are 17", which IMO is due to the mesh design, as a 5 spoke 18" looks 18".
2. a 265/30/19 and a 265/35/18 have the same tire diamaeter, so the car is not going to be sitting any higher than it would on my current wheels. Plus I have suspension coming in soon.
3. Re-sale on 19" bbs lm is great, I will probably make money if I had to re-sell them, so if they are too big I will just sell them.
4. I think the 18" bbs lm wheel just is not full enough, and looks really small, but IMO the 19" looks 100x better. The problem is, you guys here 19" wheels and you starting running, which would be understandable if it were a track car.
5. One of my last sets of wheels were 19" Advan Sienna Generation 2, the bbs lm's will look smaller, so I think it will be just right.

19's here:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...x7/rx72026.jpg

evot23 03-04-09 10:36 AM

As I said...if anyone can make it work..you can. =)


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