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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 10:55 PM
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Keep looking. I saw a lot of beat up FD's before I found this one. Since it looks like all my pics have errors here's the car again.

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As it was when I bought it
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Old May 16, 2013 | 04:54 AM
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More HP power !
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Old May 16, 2013 | 04:59 AM
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The rims very nice ! How many HP ?
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Old May 16, 2013 | 05:53 AM
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grats! very nice looking
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Old May 16, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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Around 310 hp, but right now it has a bad tune. Also the after market wheels are for sale if you like them.
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Old May 17, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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very nice
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Old May 17, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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Thanks

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Old May 18, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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Good move ditching those tri spoke chomes. Not my cup of tea. I see you have a greddy/trust SMIC - I have one of those in a box awaiting to go on. Alot more substantial than the factory one.
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Old May 18, 2013 | 10:03 PM
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Yup, this car is pretty much set up. Just a few tweeks and it's good to go, then I can do my black interior conversion and 99 spec exterior conversion
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Old May 22, 2013 | 12:53 PM
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Turbosmart Street Boost Controller in the mail now.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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Nice man! Any special plans for it?
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Old May 22, 2013 | 12:59 PM
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Autocross ever so often and put it in import cars shows that come through Los Angeles. I was going to try for AutoCon next weekend, but I couldn't convince anyone to show with me. Basically the performance on the car is done by the previous owner. I just need to make some tweeks to fit my preferences. Then for the exterior I'm going to do a 99 Spec conversion then paint the car something like a Subaru Blue. The interior will be black with either orange or red highlighting.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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I definitely feel the need to do the battery relocation.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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Love it!

Really nice car, i like the color alot, im thinking of painting my FC this color
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Old May 22, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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Oh and the battery relocation will deff clean up the engine bay
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Old May 23, 2013 | 03:27 AM
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nice!
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Old May 23, 2013 | 05:01 AM
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Nice paint, I wish I can find a nice looking one in my area.
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Old May 23, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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Nice paint, I wish I can find a nice looking one in my area.
Just keep looking. It took me around 3 months of searching before i found this one. they all either had great bodies but the engine felt like it was about to go, or the engine felt strong but the bodies were all beat up.
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Old May 25, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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Nice man!
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Old May 25, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Thanks, think I'm going to bring it to MazFest.
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Old May 25, 2013 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Whitetiger777
Autocross ever so often and put it in import cars shows that come through Los Angeles. I was going to try for AutoCon next weekend, but I couldn't convince anyone to show with me. Basically the performance on the car is done by the previous owner. I just need to make some tweeks to fit my preferences. Then for the exterior I'm going to do a 99 Spec conversion then paint the car something like a Subaru Blue. The interior will be black with either orange or red highlighting.
The '99 conversion is an excellent choice...mine has a '99 spec front bumper, tail lights, and rear spoiler. They're beautiful additions and make the car stand out even from the other FDs.

One suggestion: when you do get the '99 front bumper, fabricate some sort of plastic or plexiglass barrier that sits underneath and protects the bumper from damage. Because if you lower the car it sits awfully close to the ground and is vulnerable. Here's what mine's like:

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Old May 26, 2013 | 12:51 AM
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Very nice. It looks like it's supposed to be part of the car. Like your wheels also.
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Old May 26, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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^FWIW....stock tire size for the OEM wheel was 225 50 16. For years I ran 245 45 16...a wider tire that fit on the stock 8" wheel fine and kept the speedometer correct. Unfortunately no one is making 245 45 16 street tires anymore. Obsolete size that's only offered in 'R' compounds. So you have to go back to the narrower 225s or move to a larger 17" or 18" wheel.
Thanks for sharing. Good detail to have on wheels/tires.
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Old May 26, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Whitetiger777
Very nice. It looks like it's supposed to be part of the car. Like your wheels also.
Thanks, I'm going to upgrade to Work VS-XX wheels when I get the cash together. Actually, those same wheels would look fantastic on your car if you paint it Subaru Blue.
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Old May 26, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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You're probably right
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