Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 12:43:08 PM
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 12:43:08 PM
Hiya guys... haven\'t been on here for a while, been quietly saving the funds and now...... on it\'s way from Japan is.....
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/big_spin_flip/carfront.jpg)
Need to remove that spoiler (too big for me) and change the alloys but otherwise i\'m a happy man. Whaddya think???
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/big_spin_flip/carfront.jpg)
Need to remove that spoiler (too big for me) and change the alloys but otherwise i\'m a happy man. Whaddya think???
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 12:44:02 PM
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 12:44:02 PM
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/big_spin_flip/carinterior.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/big_spin_flip/carrear.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/big_spin_flip/carrear.jpg)
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: GeckoGareth on April 06, 2005, 01:00:37 PM
Post by: GeckoGareth on April 06, 2005, 01:00:37 PM
That\'s the second FD I\'ve seen from Japan now with a lifted bonnet. Is it a drift thing to aid cooling when going sideways?
Gareth
Gareth
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 01:02:49 PM
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 01:02:49 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by GeckoGareth
That\'s the second FD I\'ve seen from Japan now with a lifted bonnet. Is it a drift thing to aid cooling when going sideways?
Gareth
According to the details i\'ve got it\'s some sort of spoiler - looks more like an intake to me, but it\'s got that on the headlight so dunno. Will be changing loads on it anyways.
Flip.
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: gsb876 on April 06, 2005, 01:23:21 PM
Post by: gsb876 on April 06, 2005, 01:23:21 PM
The bonnet being fiited sitting high is to help with cooling, much like a vented bonnet.
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 01:40:41 PM
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 01:40:41 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by gsb876
The bonnet being fiited sitting high is to help with cooling, much like a vented bonnet.
Ahh... does that mean it\'s a simple job to drop it back down again??? I\'d prefer it to look slightly less like \'please pull me now mr rozzer\'
although i know they will do anyway!!:rollin
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: Wav on April 06, 2005, 01:57:48 PM
Post by: Wav on April 06, 2005, 01:57:48 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by big_spin_flip
Ahh... does that mean it\'s a simple job to drop it back down again??? I\'d prefer it to look slightly less like \'please pull me now mr rozzer\'
although i know they will do anyway!!:rollin
Yep they are simply alloy spacers, you may also have to adjust the locking catch slightly so that it\'ll lock when the bonnet is in the normal position.
Looks nice:cool, I\'ve just bought a black FD, will be the summer track car for me and my associate (housemate ;)) well once it is up and running....:rolleyes:
Paul :bandit
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: jonyb on April 06, 2005, 02:23:50 PM
Post by: jonyb on April 06, 2005, 02:23:50 PM
Looks good chap, dont think the whole package looks to bad in my opinion.
plenty going on inside to keep you busy........
hope all goes well.
J.
plenty going on inside to keep you busy........
hope all goes well.
J.
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: MattyGTI-R on April 06, 2005, 02:25:04 PM
Post by: MattyGTI-R on April 06, 2005, 02:25:04 PM
nice
i wana a set of ADVANS pictured on the car, very good wheels
i wana a set of ADVANS pictured on the car, very good wheels
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 04:50:16 PM
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 04:50:16 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MattyGTI-R
nice
i wana a set of ADVANS pictured on the car, very good wheels
Keep your eyes peeled, cos i might sell them on, not sure about the look of them for me, might get the colour changed instead though.... anyone know where and how much to do that???
Flip.
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: gsb876 on April 06, 2005, 05:00:23 PM
Post by: gsb876 on April 06, 2005, 05:00:23 PM
Really dont thing 3 spokes suit the rx at all tbh, but i know theres other people who will disagree, but with rx7\'s i think deep dish 5 spokes look rather good no ??? :)
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: MattyGTI-R on April 06, 2005, 05:09:49 PM
Post by: MattyGTI-R on April 06, 2005, 05:09:49 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by big_spin_flip
Keep your eyes peeled, cos i might sell them on, not sure about the look of them for me, might get the colour changed instead though.... anyone know where and how much to do that???
Flip.
its ok mate i can pick em up in japan for £250 a set so its not really a problem for me to get a set of advans ;)
that is the type of Rex id go for looks nice :)
:)
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 05:14:55 PM
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 05:14:55 PM
£250 a set!!!! Damn, thought i was sitting on something expensive then....lol.
I agree with Gurj though that 5 spokes look much better - will be getting some as soon as the cheque book allows!!!!
Flip.
I agree with Gurj though that 5 spokes look much better - will be getting some as soon as the cheque book allows!!!!
Flip.
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: chrisBoid on April 06, 2005, 05:49:11 PM
Post by: chrisBoid on April 06, 2005, 05:49:11 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by gsb876
Really dont thing 3 spokes suit the rx at all tbh, but i know theres other people who will disagree, but with rx7\'s i think deep dish 5 spokes look rather good no ??? :)
Have to agree with you there; most Rays wheels kick @ss ;)
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: MattyGTI-R on April 06, 2005, 05:59:18 PM
Post by: MattyGTI-R on April 06, 2005, 05:59:18 PM
id not sell the wheels for less than £500 if i as you ,
its the freight that hikes up the price of em,
they are expensive and desirable wheels and around £1300 new for a set
looks a very nice Rex :) all the best with it
its the freight that hikes up the price of em,
they are expensive and desirable wheels and around £1300 new for a set
looks a very nice Rex :) all the best with it
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: scooby_si on April 06, 2005, 06:05:51 PM
Post by: scooby_si on April 06, 2005, 06:05:51 PM
hmmm nice although i agree the lfited bonnet thing doesn\'t float my boat 
do quite like the red & black wheels on a black car PM me what your after when you come to sell them i\'ll see if i can dig anything out my wallet by then (not that i really need a 4th set of wheels (http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/contrib/ed/smilegah.gif))
Cheers
Si
do quite like the red & black wheels on a black car PM me what your after when you come to sell them i\'ll see if i can dig anything out my wallet by then (not that i really need a 4th set of wheels (http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/contrib/ed/smilegah.gif))
Cheers
Si
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: Freddy on April 06, 2005, 06:29:00 PM
Post by: Freddy on April 06, 2005, 06:29:00 PM
Nice car.
Running a V mount Intercooler with high flow turbo\'s mapped at 0.9 bar.
Bonnet is purely a cooling measure. More so seen on drag cars in Japan.
Running a V mount Intercooler with high flow turbo\'s mapped at 0.9 bar.
Bonnet is purely a cooling measure. More so seen on drag cars in Japan.
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 07:44:28 PM
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 07:44:28 PM
Cheers for all the comments.... one thing though. All those toys on the interior pic, does anyone recognise what they all are! Looks like one is a sat nav device but that wasn\'t mentioned on the spec. One in middle of dash is fuel to air ratio maybe??????
Flip.
Flip.
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: Freddy on April 06, 2005, 07:53:19 PM
Post by: Freddy on April 06, 2005, 07:53:19 PM
From the left side;
Apexi Rev/Speed Meter
Apexi Power FC Commander Unit
Apexi Water Temp Gauge
On the A pillar Pod;
Oil Temp Gauge
Boost Gauge
On the steering panel;
HKS EVC (Electronic Valve Controller)
Regards
Apexi Rev/Speed Meter
Apexi Power FC Commander Unit
Apexi Water Temp Gauge
On the A pillar Pod;
Oil Temp Gauge
Boost Gauge
On the steering panel;
HKS EVC (Electronic Valve Controller)
Regards
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: soru81 on April 06, 2005, 08:51:11 PM
Post by: soru81 on April 06, 2005, 08:51:11 PM
Spoiler is really extreme, but it has FD\'s organic lines. Altogether, it looks realy evil :)
But the weels really aren\'t my cup of tea; 5-spokes will do the job very well.
Oh, about the hood spacer. I would REALLY like to see some more pictures of it, and where can I buy it? Is it really switchable, easy changeable to stock position? That really sounds like a great solution for venting heat away from the engine bay!
But the weels really aren\'t my cup of tea; 5-spokes will do the job very well.
Oh, about the hood spacer. I would REALLY like to see some more pictures of it, and where can I buy it? Is it really switchable, easy changeable to stock position? That really sounds like a great solution for venting heat away from the engine bay!
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: MattyGTI-R on April 06, 2005, 10:09:24 PM
Post by: MattyGTI-R on April 06, 2005, 10:09:24 PM
Freddys right, looks like mazdaspeed gearknob too prb could be short shift unit, ties in with the design of driftness of the car,
looks like blitz voice guide timer on there too (right of the wheel)
Trust double piller pod
looks like blitz voice guide timer on there too (right of the wheel)
Trust double piller pod
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 11:27:39 PM
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 06, 2005, 11:27:39 PM
Cheers guys.... i\'d never have worked all that out from the pic alone. Not sure i need all of it, but..... toys are fun!
Soru, when it gets here i\'ll take some piccies of the bonnet for you b4 i change it back. Keep your eyes peeled.
Flip.
Soru, when it gets here i\'ll take some piccies of the bonnet for you b4 i change it back. Keep your eyes peeled.
Flip.
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: soru81 on April 07, 2005, 12:55:05 AM
Post by: soru81 on April 07, 2005, 12:55:05 AM
Thanks mate! When are you expecting it delivered? :)
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: Freddy on April 07, 2005, 01:13:14 AM
Post by: Freddy on April 07, 2005, 01:13:14 AM
Freddy only knew as he was going to buy it. ;)
Got more pictures of it. Let me know if you want them.
Regards
Got more pictures of it. Let me know if you want them.
Regards
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 07, 2005, 12:07:12 PM
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 07, 2005, 12:07:12 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Freddy
Freddy only knew as he was going to buy it. ;)
Got more pictures of it. Let me know if you want them.
Regards
Yes please mate - would love some more snaps, i\'m still waiting for further details to come through from Japan. Should be a couple of months and obviously, after it arrives you\'re all gonna get real sick of me posting up piccies of it from every conceivable angle.:rollin
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: J4P RX on April 07, 2005, 12:15:10 PM
Post by: J4P RX on April 07, 2005, 12:15:10 PM
I dont know about the FD specifically, but on most cars the bonnet spacers dont work and can mess up airflow.
Obviously its ok when its at standstill though.
Obviously its ok when its at standstill though.
Title: I just ordered my first Rex
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 08, 2005, 02:34:14 PM
Post by: big_spin_flip on April 08, 2005, 02:34:14 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by J4P RX
I dont know about the FD specifically, but on most cars the bonnet spacers dont work and can mess up airflow.
Obviously its ok when its at standstill though.
Hmmm, don\'t like the look of them much myself either, when it arrives i think i\'ll take them off, have to see under the bonnet to check regards intakes first though, might have to be a vented bonnet!
Flip.