PureRx7 Project 2009: Clean, Mean & Sexy
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The shift red is a color by yamaha and is called "lava red"; PPG makes it.
ppg lava red?? i went to a distributor of ppg in Greece and he told me that is a three layer color from max mayer!!are you sure about the ppg?if so please inform me. do you still have all the things in rx7 boutique? i saw some very interesting parts.
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The parts from Rx7 Boutique I am able to source, thus the source times posted below each item. My current inventory consists of Re-Amemiya Titanium exhaust, HKS Elbow, Spirit-R Steering wheel, 99 Tach, feed downpipe, defi bf gauges with control link and a mazdaspeed wing. If you buy more then one item, you get a 10% discount.
- Bryan
hey i gotta say i appreciate the time you take into considering the mods on your car, you have exceptional taste and your FD will be top tier when its done. i have to disagree with the 19 inch wheels and body kit coming before redoing your engine bay and tossing the automatic transmission... but to each their own. if you end up at UCLA ill see ya around i live just south of the school, well be twins i have a yellow one and im planning on getting a feed type IIr bumper
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hey i gotta say i appreciate the time you take into considering the mods on your car, you have exceptional taste and your FD will be top tier when its done. i have to disagree with the 19 inch wheels and body kit coming before redoing your engine bay and tossing the automatic transmission... but to each their own. if you end up at UCLA ill see ya around i live just south of the school, well be twins i have a yellow one and im planning on getting a feed type IIr bumper
ah forsure, now were talkin perfect size haha and swap out that tranny and i approve/praise 100% hah.
i wasnt signed on earlier to see your sig, but hook me up with a good deal on that mazdaspeed wing, i want it.
also, which fenders are these
i wasnt signed on earlier to see your sig, but hook me up with a good deal on that mazdaspeed wing, i want it.
also, which fenders are these
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mini update: I ordered and paid for the rotary extreme n1 hood and re-amemiya mirrors. That means the body of the car is done. Just need the 18" bbs lms and suspension to finish the exterior. On that note, I have to push paint back to the end of August, I got an internship for global corporate investment banking in Atlanta from June 8th to August 21st. I have a full schedule till June 8th studying for the LSAT, and after that I leave straight to ATL, then school starts the 24th. The problem is my painter is in Orlando, and I need my car in Atlanta. So my car will go to paint as soon as I get back from Atlanta - the end of August.
Peek-a-boo.
Peek-a-boo.
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Throwing another color into the mix:
yamaha 07 candy red



When the sun hits it

Darker then shift red, not as much orange tone. The second and third picture is EXACTLY the color I am looking for.
yamaha 07 candy red



When the sun hits it

Darker then shift red, not as much orange tone. The second and third picture is EXACTLY the color I am looking for.
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Re-Amemiya Super Pro Mirrors. Only set in the US I believe. Should be here next week, driving with no mirrors is not fun.

That is what, your third snide remark in this thread? If you have a problem with my car or me, even though I have no idea who you are, stay out of this thread. I always appreciate constructive input, even if its negative, but your sarcastic attitude towards me is unwarranted.

That is what, your third snide remark in this thread? If you have a problem with my car or me, even though I have no idea who you are, stay out of this thread. I always appreciate constructive input, even if its negative, but your sarcastic attitude towards me is unwarranted.
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Pure...I'm lovin' the thread. It's always nice to see documentation of a full project. Can't wait to see what the ride looks like when or IF (lol) you're done with it. I say "if" because IMO none of us really can stop and say we're finished...I think we're all addicted!
Re 19" Wheel Bashing: It seems like most people are bashing on 19" rims simply from what they have seen in pictures. I happen to own custom 19" wheels and they look fantastic! Obviously they're not ideal for all set-ups, but if you're simply cruising or for shows they can not be beat. For everything else...buy a set of 17" or 18" wheels and have the best of both worlds
Re 19" Wheel Bashing: It seems like most people are bashing on 19" rims simply from what they have seen in pictures. I happen to own custom 19" wheels and they look fantastic! Obviously they're not ideal for all set-ups, but if you're simply cruising or for shows they can not be beat. For everything else...buy a set of 17" or 18" wheels and have the best of both worlds
the candy red looks great. There is a guy local to me that rides one just like that I see often and it looks good at night passing the under the lights and FREAKIN looks awesome in the sun..... The FD seems to be coming along nicely. keep up the great work and wish you the best on your studies.
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I like that Yamaha Candy Red.
I've seen Shift Red in person and I love it, and I don't think it looks as pink as some of these pics make it out to be...
But that Candy Red is a definite win!!
Do it!
I've seen Shift Red in person and I love it, and I don't think it looks as pink as some of these pics make it out to be...
But that Candy Red is a definite win!!
Do it!
Damn almost forgot about this thread. Your car will look amazing brian.
And i would also like to wish you luck on your internship. You should be making CAKE with your job position. I know of a person whos in investment banking and he has 2 ferraris paid for, no monthly payment crap lol But he has an MBA.
Even though though, starting salary is good.
And i would also like to wish you luck on your internship. You should be making CAKE with your job position. I know of a person whos in investment banking and he has 2 ferraris paid for, no monthly payment crap lol But he has an MBA.
Even though though, starting salary is good.
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Pure...I'm lovin' the thread. It's always nice to see documentation of a full project. Can't wait to see what the ride looks like when or IF (lol) you're done with it. I say "if" because IMO none of us really can stop and say we're finished...I think we're all addicted!
Re 19" Wheel Bashing: It seems like most people are bashing on 19" rims simply from what they have seen in pictures. I happen to own custom 19" wheels and they look fantastic! Obviously they're not ideal for all set-ups, but if you're simply cruising or for shows they can not be beat. For everything else...buy a set of 17" or 18" wheels and have the best of both worlds
Re 19" Wheel Bashing: It seems like most people are bashing on 19" rims simply from what they have seen in pictures. I happen to own custom 19" wheels and they look fantastic! Obviously they're not ideal for all set-ups, but if you're simply cruising or for shows they can not be beat. For everything else...buy a set of 17" or 18" wheels and have the best of both worlds

I couldnt agree more with you on the 19s, people seem to be pretty divided about them. Ultimately I decided on 18s because I think with the car extremely low 19s will just be too big and tear up my fenders.
the candy red looks great. There is a guy local to me that rides one just like that I see often and it looks good at night passing the under the lights and FREAKIN looks awesome in the sun..... The FD seems to be coming along nicely. keep up the great work and wish you the best on your studies.
I have been looking at that color, their is a really nice blue that comes on the sc430. The red is called Matador red and is one I have been debating about. Just looks a bit to pinkish in the sunlight, although some pictures it looks fine. I will need to take a better look in person.

Damn almost forgot about this thread. Your car will look amazing brian.
And i would also like to wish you luck on your internship. You should be making CAKE with your job position. I know of a person whos in investment banking and he has 2 ferraris paid for, no monthly payment crap lol But he has an MBA.
Even though though, starting salary is good.
And i would also like to wish you luck on your internship. You should be making CAKE with your job position. I know of a person whos in investment banking and he has 2 ferraris paid for, no monthly payment crap lol But he has an MBA.
Even though though, starting salary is good.
Couple of updates.
1. Ordered spirit-r shift ****
2. ad9 hood shipped from Cali on saturday, should be here this week.
3. Re-amemiya mirrors came in today, they look FANTASTIC. Did not know you need the bases to install these so I just bought a set from another forum member. Once those arrive I can install them. The pictures do NOT do them justice, they are exactly what I wanted, subtle yet slightly aggressive. I could not be happier. Plus they are powered, which will be a nice change from my gandor mirrors. Will post an update when I receive the bases and install them.


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You will have to see them on the car, they dont look right on the ground. Here is a picture of them compared to stock, only the top left is my mirror, the 3 other pictures are stock.

the image below solidified my purchase.

Also thinking about picking up these Zeal function x's, maybe.

the image below solidified my purchase.

Also thinking about picking up these Zeal function x's, maybe.
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