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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 06:48 PM
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well, I just got a huge promotion... may just be rebuilding that S5 Tii sooner then I thought...
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Old Dec 20, 2014 | 04:38 PM
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If you find some bins, I would buy your rear seat.
They way its been finding them, its gonna be awhile
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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EVERYTHING:

re do headlights
re do body wiring
port and build engine
re do body work
re do exhaust
bilstein front shocks

https://www.rx7club.com/build-thread...-925525/page5/
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 10:13 PM
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I'll keep selling these Fd parts. Then I'll rebuild motor, redo some wiring, switch to coilovers. Paint.
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 11:34 PM
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i'll be putting a rotaryextreme vmount kit on my autox 6 port turbo fc, and then all of the parts that come off of that go onto my race port t2
Nice, I have been waiting over two years for him to finish my kit, I assume you found a used one?
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 09:11 AM
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Nice, I have been waiting over two years for him to finish my kit, I assume you found a used one?
No, I'm on the waiting list too. I took burntorange's spot. I'm buying his spot from him.
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Old Dec 24, 2014 | 09:14 PM
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Add about 150 more horsepower (pull LS1 and install cammed LS3), install my Ronin Mazdaspeed-style hood, HID headlights, and hopefully a 8.8 rear end in the spring.
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 09:28 AM
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 07:15 PM
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Add about 150 more horsepower (pull LS1 and install cammed LS3), install my Ronin Mazdaspeed-style hood, HID headlights, and hopefully a 8.8 rear end in the spring.
I want to hear a review on fitment/quality of the ronin hood. I am looking to get a CF one for my FD this winter.
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 07:44 PM
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 07:59 PM
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Ladies and gentleman, we have found our midwest ******* of the year

Lol j/k, good luck on it, wish i had the funds for that
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 08:08 PM
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You would have more money for your build if you gave me a good deal on those black leather seats
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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Ladies and gentleman, we have found our midwest ******* of the year Lol j/k, good luck on it, wish i had the funds for that
Hahahahaha

I tried to be as nice as I could
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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You would have more money for your build if you gave me a good deal on those black leather seats
Hahaha I might end up keeping them. They look pretty nice now that they match my rear seats lol
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 08:38 PM
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Yeah I like the contrast with the red carpet looks good
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 08:57 PM
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Yeah I like the contrast with the red carpet looks good
Haha thanks.


I really just need to sell my gt4088r and the rest of my Rew motor parts so I can complete this winter project. Oh and my racing beat exhaust needs to go as I need to have a 4" exhaust now lol
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 11:15 PM
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Flying_solo
I want to hear a review on fitment/quality of the ronin hood. I am looking to get a CF one for my FD this winter.
Initial fit looks pretty good. I went with the fiberglass version for my build (requires some modifications for the intake). I will post up pictures after paint.
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Old Dec 27, 2014 | 01:09 AM
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Took her out for a spin today, unusually warm day after Xmas!

Gonna be suspension overhaul this winter/spring, plus I got more RX350 Bi-Xenon projectors so I'll be making A few sets of retrofit headlight on my spare time
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Broke_A_Baller
Haha thanks.


I really just need to sell my gt4088r and the rest of my Rew motor parts so I can complete this winter project. Oh and my racing beat exhaust needs to go as I need to have a 4" exhaust now lol
cough cough. text me. I might take that RB exhaust

edit: wait.... what RB exhaust?
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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cough cough. text me. I might take that RB exhaust edit: wait.... what RB exhaust?
It's for my fd NOt fc. Don't think it'll work for yours?
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 11:58 AM
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If someone is looking for a fc rb exhaust, I have one in Milwaukee.
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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 09:30 AM
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This just arrived and will go in today.
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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 09:39 AM
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This just arrived and will go in today.
Nice!

You just running a cat-back? Or do you have a mid-pipe and downpipe already?
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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 11:24 AM
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This just arrived and will go in today.
Best exhaust ever
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