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Old 03-17-2015, 02:13 PM
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Front fenders are nice
Old 03-17-2015, 02:44 PM
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I would go with do-luck style rears and amuse super front fenders, duckbill or evo-r master grade rear diffuser, and maybe regular amuse front...

But I've got my own **** cooking in the oven. I just think the angles on the rear fender flare are straight up tacky.

That kind of sharp external angle doesn't work with any car cleanly, especially not such a subtle body line as the z33.

Bad. Just bad. Going to laugh at all the Cars that rock it though lol
Old 03-20-2015, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bmccann101
i think there will plenty of cars w this kit that look amazing.. this is simply not one of them lol.

rushed build done quick to get it to the show.. Im sure even this car will metamorphosis into a better look aftrer all is said n done too.

I didnt like the fender vents either but honestly they are 100% functional. Youll see similar on every single WTAC car.
In order for everything behind the front wheels to operate well in the air.. you need as much turbulence and pressure out of the wheel well as possible.. dunno. just my 2 cents.. zero argument tho lol.. i think the kit came out cheap enough for anyone to cop one.. and they will... and the individual pieces alone are cheap as sin..

its like 1200 bucks for all 4 flares lol.. thats insane cheap.
I'm not a aero designer but I thought the fender vents need to be on top to truly be functional for turbulence purposes:

http://autoweek.com/article/alms/le-...rborne-crashes

Another example of a very highly designed car with functional top mounted fender vents:

http://www.mulsannescorner.com/HPDARX-01e-1.html

This kits vents would help with cooling but I doubt anyone cares about either points
Old 03-20-2015, 08:39 AM
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you are correct.. but yeah.. still, its better than nothing.

good links btw
Old 03-20-2015, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by bmccann101
you are correct.. but yeah.. still, its better than nothing.

good links btw
Would look funny to me without the vents on this kit, I think they are done well

Can you imagine driving an open top fender car on the street? Every puddle or rock would go flying everywhere
Old 03-20-2015, 05:40 PM
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This ISF might have benefitted from a few top vents.

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Originally Posted by mr. sparco
Lexus ISF Twin Turbo Crash - YouTube

This ISF might have benefitted from a few top vents.
PWNED so hard.
Old 03-20-2015, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Waiz
I'm not a aero designer but I thought the fender vents need to be on top to truly be functional for turbulence purposes:

http://autoweek.com/article/alms/le-...rborne-crashes

Another example of a very highly designed car with functional top mounted fender vents:

http://www.mulsannescorner.com/HPDARX-01e-1.html

This kits vents would help with cooling but I doubt anyone cares about either points

You're totally right. The vents on the RB z33 are totally visual. Not functional at all. Most vents on most fenders are just visual.
Old 03-22-2015, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Resmarted
You're totally right. The vents on the RB z33 are totally visual. Not functional at all. Most vents on most fenders are just visual.
that's something i most afraid off....that nobody ever tested them if they are functional or just do the same thing with your car as with the ISF!!
Old 03-26-2015, 04:49 PM
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Just some updates guys! Rocket bunny said my kit should be shipped within the next couple of weeks!

My wheels have arrived and my oem sides are getting placed back on in prep for the rocket bunny kit.

So stay tuned will be adding a ton of pictures of the build !!

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Old 03-26-2015, 07:49 PM
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Not really feeling the design or finish, centercap logo looks like Mopar. Weren't they supposed to look like the rs055r? Was looking forward to that idea. Congrats nonetheless.
Old 03-26-2015, 10:00 PM
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Installing a body kit isn't a build ffs. Its sanding, filler, sanding, and more sanding. Some cutting and drilling.


As for that Lexus, the reason it went airborne is because of reverse rake, not because of fenders. The car lifted its nose up at speed and enough air got under it to send it up.
Old 03-27-2015, 03:38 AM
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Subed! Really thinking of doing this late in the show season. Can't wait to see it
Old 03-27-2015, 06:01 AM
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I would never personally run those wheels... But they sure look like they will be impressive on the car. Goodluck
Old 04-01-2015, 12:06 AM
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What company is that for the wheels and do they make a 5 spoke design?
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Dear lawd! I will get this kit at least by the end of this year
Old 04-01-2015, 05:38 AM
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Subbed for repaint of wheels
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Originally Posted by che69velle
What company is that for the wheels and do they make a 5 spoke design?
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Old 04-01-2015, 04:50 PM
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Wheels are fresh. Not sure however if they will be aggressive enough just going by these pics.
Old 04-02-2015, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Highway Riding
... Not sure however if they will be aggressive enough just going by these pics.
same thoughts on that


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