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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: Herblenny on November 09, 2006, 11:47:41 PM

Title: My FD with some New shoes on!!
Post by: Herblenny on November 09, 2006, 11:47:41 PM
New rims and tires (way too skinny).

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1312/4840949/10013395/202365718.jpg)

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1312/4840949/10013395/202365724.jpg)


Old Rims


(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1312/4840949/10013395/203054233.jpg)

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1312/4840949/10013395/203054335.jpg)
Title: My FD with some New shoes on!!
Post by: gsb876 on November 10, 2006, 12:29:07 AM
Looks very nice chap :Thumbsup!
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Post by: dj_dee99 on November 10, 2006, 12:34:45 AM
Very nice!!!!
Title: My FD with some New shoes on!!
Post by: D1 WTF on November 10, 2006, 12:37:11 AM
i like, i didnt mind the old wheels.  but i prefer the new.  such a tidy later spec rex.
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Post by: moosey on November 10, 2006, 01:20:55 AM
Looks quality. New wheels are way cooler.
Health to wear dude!
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Post by: noyzboy on November 10, 2006, 06:49:50 AM
Great picture.

One for the 2007 MRC calendar I think ???

Martin H
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Post by: Grizzly on November 10, 2006, 08:04:57 AM
Verry nice :yes

Are they 19"s?
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Post by: DRAGON on November 10, 2006, 08:30:34 AM
Interesting how you can immediately recognise it, as not a UK modified RX7.
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Post by: D1 WTF on November 10, 2006, 08:41:19 AM
Quote from: DRAGONInteresting how you can immediately recognise it, as not a UK modified RX7.
thats cause everyone in the uk, paints there cars bright pink!!!!  ow hold on thats just you, lol.
i totally agree, it has something about it, that you can just tell its not in the uk.  possibly cause it is sort of subtle, but all there.  if that makes sence
Title: My FD with some New shoes on!!
Post by: TwistedHumour on November 10, 2006, 09:12:12 AM
Something subtle like the steering wheel on the left? :p

I do like the wheels!  Makes me think about putting popups back on too.
Title: My FD with some New shoes on!!
Post by: gmogle on November 10, 2006, 09:31:44 AM
Herblenny is a well known person on the American RX7club forum.

Very nice mate, agree the tyres look too skinny !!!

Always thought your car is a nice example, 99 spec with scoot style bonnet.
Title: My FD with some New shoes on!!
Post by: Iain C on November 10, 2006, 09:41:00 AM
looks stunning, nice work!
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Post by: D1 WTF on November 10, 2006, 10:03:22 AM
Quote from: TwistedHumourSomething subtle like the steering wheel on the left? :p
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oh and the funny looking number plates, yer?:p :chat
Title: My FD with some New shoes on!!
Post by: A7NTY on November 10, 2006, 10:24:00 AM
Would you kill me if I said I prefer the old rims by far, the new ones look to big, nice design though and a clean looking car.
Title: My FD with some New shoes on!!
Post by: D1 WTF on November 10, 2006, 10:29:38 AM
lol, i was going to ask if the old ones were for sale, then i stopped being thick and looked at where he lived, etc
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Post by: Rixio on November 10, 2006, 06:00:26 PM
Hey Herb...the new ones look nutz! Looking good :Thumbs-up
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Post by: oldone on November 10, 2006, 06:24:48 PM
Great looking car bud.........:Thumbsup!
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Post by: Kash_ on November 10, 2006, 06:30:26 PM
nice wheels
Title: My FD with some New shoes on!!
Post by: Herblenny on November 10, 2006, 07:35:53 PM
Quote from: gmogleHerblenny is a well known person on the American RX7club forum.

Very nice mate, agree the tyres look too skinny !!!

Always thought your car is a nice example, 99 spec with scoot style bonnet.

I don\'t know about me being well know on the RX7club... I just been on there for awhile..

Here are couple of more pics..

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1312/4840949/10013395/203054236.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1312/4840949/10013395/143517303.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1312/4840949/10013395/203678561.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1312/4840949/10013395/203678559.jpg)

Thank you all for the compliments! My MB FD is a replica of my BLK 99 spec\'d FD (blew my engine over 2 years ago)..  Here are couple of pics from the past.. I miss this car...

Just got it painted and with the border fenders..
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/490000-490999/490814_1_full.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/490000-490999/490814_3_full.jpg)
The Engine bay....
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/490000-490999/490814_45_full.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/490000-490999/490814_22_full.jpg)
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Post by: chris_m006 on November 10, 2006, 08:26:08 PM
can tell its a UK car by the lack of dirt on any single spec of the car.......oh if only for dry weather and good roads!!!
Title: My FD with some New shoes on!!
Post by: A7NTY on November 10, 2006, 08:49:01 PM
That black car is a beauty, you definetely have the right idea on looks, nice stock headlights too - the best way imho.
Title: My FD with some New shoes on!!
Post by: G@NDY on November 10, 2006, 08:50:27 PM
That is stunning mate. Really like the border fenders goes superb with that bonnet:Thumbsup!
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Post by: gmogle on November 10, 2006, 09:51:24 PM
That black one is what I am aiming for (without the fenders) and with different wheels (ce28s).

Looked awesome !!!

Did you have any clearance problems with the SMIC and the Scoot bonnet ?
Title: My FD with some New shoes on!!
Post by: Herblenny on November 10, 2006, 10:01:17 PM
Quote from: gmogleThat black one is what I am aiming for (without the fenders) and with different wheels (ce28s).

Looked awesome !!!

Did you have any clearance problems with the SMIC and the Scoot bonnet ?

Yes, The Scoot hood on the Blk FD was the Original replica hood (with the active center channel). That hood will not work with any aftermarket SMIC.

The MB has the VIS racing CF replica scoot hood. That will clear any SMIC (even modified V8 engine).

Initially I loved the border fenders.. but more I looked at the car, it was bit too much. I ended up getting rid of it and put the OEM fenders back on.

But since I had 2 x 99 spec\'d FDs, I\'ve decided to go little crazier..

Little hint about my new future set up..
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1312/4840949/10013395/202521628.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1312/4840949/10013395/202521626.jpg)

And this is my alltime favorite pic of my car
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1312/4840949/10013395/143518284.jpg)
Title: My FD with some New shoes on!!
Post by: Herblenny on November 10, 2006, 10:08:33 PM
Quote from: A7NTYThat black car is a beauty, you definetely have the right idea on looks, nice stock headlights too - the best way imho.

Thank you.. I bought the FDs because of its pop ups... I hate the sleek lights... except for one of RE\'s design.

By the way, the wheels are SSR Comp (type c) 18s.. I\'m shame to tell you how skinny they are.. Trust me, I put these on just for the look.. Its useless otherwise. The nice and thick SSRs will be on the BLK FD when its ready (18x10.5s all 4 corners).
Title: My FD with some New shoes on!!
Post by: TwistedHumour on November 10, 2006, 10:49:11 PM
Nice pic!

Your garage is a true aladins cave and your car is beautiful :Thumbsup!
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Post by: A7NTY on November 11, 2006, 05:56:36 AM
Quote from: HerblennyThank you.. I bought the FDs because of its pop ups... I hate the sleek lights... except for one of RE\'s design.

By the way, the wheels are SSR Comp (type c) 18s.. I\'m shame to tell you how skinny they are.. Trust me, I put these on just for the look.. Its useless otherwise. The nice and thick SSRs will be on the BLK FD when its ready (18x10.5s all 4 corners).

Its funny they look fine on the black car, but they look so big on the blue car I was thinking they were 19\'s or 20\'s even! I guess it must be the tyres, they are nice wheels and seeing as I have 18" BBS LM2\'s I cant really talk...

(http://www.ibeep.co.uk/images/fdukcar/side2.jpg)

As you can see I have the C-West sleek headlights, they were on the car when I bought it and seeing as they suit the car fairly well and cost a fortune for original C-west sets I thought I would leave them on. Only problem is they are so damn rubbish at night time especially on roads with no road lighting, you need bloody sonar so know where you are going! I love the pop ups, one day I will go back to them I promise! :) The silly rear wing that was on the car is no longer a feature too, I now go spoiler less, with the RE-A diffuser it looks cool.

I have to say I really like the look of your cars, both very pretty and tastefully modded so they dont look like someones just slapped a load of bits on and I think the mods are in keeping with the original style of the car.

I also love the way you septics get away with no front number plates... ...I havent been to the US in a few years, how I miss those fantastic long empty wide roads that I drove on from Minneapolis to Canada they were a joy.

Ant.
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Post by: peterwolds on November 11, 2006, 06:04:00 AM
gorgeous engine bay - my idea of how it should look (wish mine did)
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Post by: olly-civic on November 11, 2006, 10:28:48 AM
i want a garage like yours! i hate finding spares close to home :(
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Post by: probedb on November 11, 2006, 11:05:24 AM
Very nice :) I\'m not at all envious of your garage ;)
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Post by: Herblenny on November 12, 2006, 03:22:17 AM
Thanks guys! This kind of comments re-assure me that I\'m doing things right.. I hate over the top FD\'s with tons of stickers..

A7NTY,
Nice looking car!


Quote from: olly-civici want a garage like yours! i hate finding spares close to home :(

When i bought my house, I specifically was looking for 2 car garage and a large driveway. I could easily fit 9 cars on the driveway and 2 cars in the garage. I think I have the larges driveway in my neighborhood.

I used to goto UK quite often. I dated a girl who was going to Cambridge University. Great place and love the accents!
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Post by: olly-civic on November 12, 2006, 10:23:04 AM
iv got a big drive and my dads got a garage with a huge yard, its just the lack of rx7\'s and parts stacked to the roof that im lacking lol
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