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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: Herblenny on December 19, 2003, 02:52:14 AM

Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Herblenny on December 19, 2003, 02:52:14 AM
Well, I don\'t get on here that much.. but i figure I share some of my latest work..

(http://homepage.mac.com/ebay112003/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-12-05%2008.32.14%20-0800/Image-ABCE70C7275011D8.jpg) (http://homepage.mac.com/ebay112003/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-12-05%2008.32.14%20-0800/Image-ABCE86B2275011D8.jpg)
Title: More pics..
Post by: Herblenny on December 19, 2003, 02:54:37 AM
(http://homepage.mac.com/ebay112003/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-12-05%2008.32.14%20-0800/Image-ABCEA3AA275011D8.jpg) (http://homepage.mac.com/ebay112003/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-12-05%2008.32.14%20-0800/Image-ABCF029E275011D8.jpg)
Title: more..
Post by: Herblenny on December 19, 2003, 02:56:07 AM
(http://homepage.mac.com/ebay112003/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-12-05%2008.32.14%20-0800/Image-ABD034BE275011D8.jpg) (http://homepage.mac.com/ebay112003/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-12-05%2008.32.14%20-0800/Image-ABD21C64275011D8.jpg)
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Herblenny on December 19, 2003, 02:57:37 AM
(http://homepage.mac.com/ebay112003/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-12-05%2008.32.14%20-0800/Image-ABCE4556275011D8.jpg)
(http://homepage.mac.com/ebay112003/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-12-05%2008.32.14%20-0800/Image-ABCE5B1C275011D8.jpg)
Title: engine and HID\'s
Post by: Herblenny on December 19, 2003, 03:00:05 AM
(http://homepage.mac.com/philipsohn10312003/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-11-03%2015.54.50%20-0800/Image-F3A7700E0E6811D8.jpg) (http://homepage.mac.com/philipsohn10312003/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-11-03%2015.54.50%20-0800/Image-F3A78A900E6811D8.jpg) (http://homepage.mac.com/philipsohn10312003/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-11-03%2015.54.50%20-0800/Image-F3AD4D2B0E6811D8.jpg)
Title: Interior..
Post by: Herblenny on December 19, 2003, 03:02:39 AM
(http://homepage.mac.com/philipsohn10312003/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-11-04%2013.27.10%20-0800/Image-994BE0740F1C11D8.jpg) (http://homepage.mac.com/philipsohn10312003/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-11-04%2013.27.10%20-0800/Image-994BF7140F1C11D8.jpg)
Title: Pics will be up until Mid Jan. 2004...
Post by: Herblenny on December 19, 2003, 03:04:09 AM
My pics are hosted somewhere else until Jan. 2004..

After that, No image.. Sorry!

PHIL
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Fishy on December 19, 2003, 06:51:52 AM
Phil, car looks PHAT!!!

If you want the pictures hosted, please mail them to me.

What make are the front fenders (wings for the UK people)?

Thanks
Dan
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: iaint on December 19, 2003, 09:08:23 AM
Great looking car.

Iain
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: DRAGON on December 19, 2003, 09:22:12 AM
Front wings are made by Border.
Nice car!
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Dan Norton on December 19, 2003, 09:59:51 AM
Nice car PHIL, love the mirrors:)


Wings are tasty too..... looks real good all black and tinted up:cool

Very nice:)


Dan!!
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: <--rYaN--> on December 19, 2003, 11:39:33 AM
beautiful car mate,

what wheels/size/offset etc are they?

:)
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Fishy on December 19, 2003, 11:44:45 AM
Ryan, the rears look like 19\'s (275/35-19), but could well be wrong.

Dan
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Herblenny on December 19, 2003, 02:29:21 PM
Front fenders are Border Racing fenders (replica)..

Rear Wing is Mazda OEM 99+ wing.

Wheels are SSR Comp wheels.
Front 18x8 with 235/40 ContiSport2
Rear 18x10.5 with 275/35 ContiSport2
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Shaq on December 19, 2003, 02:35:35 PM
Herblenny

Nice car !, you got mail !

just wanted to know where you got the
1999 J-spec Front bumper, fogs, lip spoiler from? Did you order it from japan?

thanks


Shaq
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Herblenny on December 19, 2003, 02:57:26 PM
Shaq,

I bought them from a regional TOYOTA Parts manager in Florida..

I know, thats kind of weird isn\'t it?? Toyota manger had a show car RX7.. He couldn\'t match the paint so, I bought it from him..

He bought it brand new from Japan (since he was dealing with Japan for Toyota parts).

I also have a source in Japan for these parts.. Used and awesome price.. but its hard for him to find parts.. I could put you on the List if you like.. I think there is 7 people head of you..

If you could goto "Rx7club.com" and PM me "herblenny".. that would be great.. if you are interested.. I don\'t make dime on this transaction.. just helping people out..

PHIL
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: <--rYaN--> on December 19, 2003, 03:16:39 PM
Did you have any trouble with the 10.5" width of the back wheels sticking out or rubbing? Is the offset 49mm?

Looks real nice, im gonna go out on a limb and say i prefer the original 99spec bumper with the license plate holder than with it shaved off.
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Andyp on December 19, 2003, 03:26:29 PM
stunning car dude!! :yes :yes

only things that are missing imo is a momo streering wheel and an rx8 gear stick :D
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: hugepiece on December 19, 2003, 04:13:03 PM
I like the look of your carbon-effect interior panels.  What did you use to cover the panels? Was it easy to apply?  Looks like an excellent idea to cover the OEM easy-scratch surfaces!:D
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Herblenny on December 19, 2003, 06:03:34 PM
Yeh.. it took quite awhile to do the interior conversion.. I\'m getting ready to do the real Carbon fiber work.. hopefully sometime next year..

The wheels fit pretty good.. with camber I have.. I need to get the car aligned again.. I have the 99+ spec rims on now.. The SSR\'s I\'m using at the shows and track..

I also like the OEM 99 with the license plate.. The ones that are shaven, looks weird to me.. :D :D
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Herblenny on December 19, 2003, 06:05:32 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Andyp
stunning car dude!! :yes :yes

only things that are missing imo is a momo streering wheel and an rx8 gear stick :D

I have stock momo steering wheel at home.. I have all FD3S steering wheel..

i\'M WORKING ON the shift knob.. I have all Nardi stuff right now..
(http://homepage.mac.com/philipsohn10312003/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-11-03%2015.54.50%20-0800/Image-F39EE2430E6811D8.jpg)
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: petecowie on December 22, 2003, 01:02:45 PM
I\'m after a nardi steering wheel, hate the original efini wheel, so if you decide to sell let me know! looks like you are collecting them tho\'.

Where did you get your reverse lights and your euro clear side marker from , have been looking for a uk supplier but not much luck......
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Herblenny on December 22, 2003, 03:26:06 PM
I did the reverse light conversion.. if you want, I could sell you a converted pair..

and the rear side markers are from Pro-Car parts.. they sell those on ebay for pretty cheap..

PHIL
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Nath on December 23, 2003, 01:12:51 AM
Lovley car, im so jelous , what bonnet is that thou as im after a new bonnet soon, also what sort of price am i looking at.
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Welsh Dan on December 23, 2003, 03:59:37 AM
There seems to be a major problem with that tho, the steering wheel is on the wrong side :D

Gorgeous car tho, I love the wheels
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: <--rYaN--> on December 23, 2003, 11:53:17 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Nath
Lovley car, im so jelous , what bonnet is that thou as im after a new bonnet soon, also what sort of price am i looking at.

Scoot mate. Im importing one soon, $1200 to buy, $150 shipping, then tax and import duties etc sooooooo....  your looking around £800
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Ric on December 23, 2003, 04:51:03 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Herblenny
I did the reverse light conversion.. if you want, I could sell you a converted pair..

and the rear side markers are from Pro-Car parts.. they sell those on ebay for pretty cheap..

PHIL

Nice car - black is always the best colour :cool

I might be interested in the reverse lights - how did you do the conversion?

Also - are they standard OEM side skirts? I have a mazdaspeed nose and wing on mine but no side skirts. I\'m not sure whether I want to get the mazdaspeed skirts to match or go for something more subtle...
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: J4P RX on December 23, 2003, 04:56:03 PM
He doesnt have a side skirt :confused:

Lee
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: scooby_si on December 23, 2003, 05:29:54 PM
does appear to have a stone guard type thing behind the front wheels mind (http://www.computerpannen.com/cwm/contrib/icw/010.gif)
Si
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: scooby_si on December 23, 2003, 05:33:53 PM
ohh & agree on the black thing (http://burns.thefinaldimension.org/otn/wink/thumb.gif)
Si (AKA biased! lol)
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Ric on December 23, 2003, 05:42:20 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by J4P RX
He doesnt have a side skirt :confused:

Lee

Mmm - me thinks the shadows were playing havoc with my eyes - looks a lot lower at the sides compared to mine... probably because the car is lower than the standard ride height on mine!
Title: My updated FD3S.. with new body parts..
Post by: Herblenny on December 23, 2003, 06:20:09 PM
No side skirts.. I have factory OEM mud guards..