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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 11:32 AM
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Thumbs up Esprit Aero




That is a pretty kit. We will be importing these if there is a demand, anybody like it?

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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 11:52 AM
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The front and sides are alright. The rear and wing...well...um...let me put it nicely...not my type.
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 12:30 PM
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Originally posted by Selski12
The front and sides are alright. The rear and wing...well...um...let me put it nicely...not my type.
you are totally right man
my taste doesnt agree with the wing and rear
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 01:46 PM
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I personally love the rear bumper and wing. I think it's very agressive, well styled and functional.
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 02:09 PM
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Originally posted by gaijin22
I personally love the rear bumper and wing. I think it's very agressive, well styled and functional.
OMG, that is your first post?! Did you copy that right from the marketing brochure? I'm sure you have nothing to do with anyone selling this monstrosity...

That said, I do like the front and sides. The rear... I'll be surprised if anyone likes it besides, well, don't make me say it.

I can't stop laughing at your post, sorry...
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 02:36 PM
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is it me or are all the wings looking like GT2 wings?
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 02:50 PM
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Do you all know much about Esprit?

They're one of my favorite tuners in Japan...Very high end, and unfortunately not too affordable for most people. Once you've seen their NSX S-Zero you'll understand...350+ N/A HP, widebody...beautiful car.

I'm just suprised that they've created aero parts for the Z33, since their applications are generally very limited.
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 02:53 PM
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btw, this wing reminds me more of a Porsche 911 style wing than the standard style GT2 wing.

Although there are a lot of Z33s in Japan using GT2 wings already. Seems like every Japanese tuning company builds their own slightly different GT2 wing. Does the Z have much rear end lift at speed? Anyone here track their car?
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 04:11 PM
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Is that their carbon fiber hood or they got the hood from another company? Does anyone know?
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 04:37 PM
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nice kit except for the rear...
too agressive for me.
hey, could someone photoshop it without the rear bumper wing thingy?? like the parth that goes under the exhaust tips, the one that looks attatched to the bumper??
i think that would clean it up very nicely, plaease someone do it!! thanks
btw, anyone know how much a CF hood will bve for the Z?
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 07:56 PM
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that spoiler is "ewwwy"
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 12:18 AM
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that spoiler is hot..it reminds me much of the porshe's wing..loving the side skirts and rear lip or bumper..the front bumper doesnt really go well with the rest of the kit....just my .02
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 03:58 AM
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Sorry guys...

I can't resist flaming this kit...

I call it "The Fast and the Riciest" or "Honey, I Riced the Z".

It's really overblown... all it needs is neon underneath and a FEAR THIS sticker in the back window and the package is complete.

The unpainted carbon-fiber hood doesn't help its case at all either...
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 07:59 AM
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i dont get why people knock CF all the time.
i find it awesome, especially on a white car, i think it looks great.

Exprit's kit is trying to make the Z a bit more flashy. not rice

Rice is like adding a chrome fire extinguisher or blatant stickers "roll call" when parts aren't there. adding a Type R on a obviously non Type R integra. stuff like that.

This kit is not Rice. it matches the rest of the car...

you have to distinguish the two from what goes with the kit, to just slapping on stupid stuff.

if you're going with the touring look. then so be it. i like the wing. looks nice. but i'm impartial to wings. victor knows that.

the rear bumper might be a little "much" but hey. no one is putting a gun to your head and say "buy it"
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 09:04 AM
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Has anyone noticed how most people just blabber uselessly about how 'ricey' a kit is, yet can't seem to find the language to form a constructive opinion?

That said, I like the wing; wish it were a bit lower, I think. The styling is perfect though. It is Porschey in a way.
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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Okay... you don't like "Ricey".

"Ugly" work better for you?
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 05:58 PM
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It seems to me like this kit is too "fat", like someone pulled a wil-E coyote and pumped it full of air. Cept the sideskirts are beautiful.
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 10:03 PM
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I agree about the front not matching the rear very well. The front and sides are very clean and conservative, while the rear diffuser and wing are about the most agressive kit I've seen for the Z33.

The rear bumper/diffuser I feel is very well styled, especially compared to other typical under diffusers which tend to look tacked on to a car. This is well integrated and will (hopefully) help stabalize the rear at speed.

I'm just amazed that so many hate the rear. This is a much more conservative audience than I expected.

Oh, and my least favorite part of this car is the carbon hood. Just my take...
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Old Dec 21, 2002 | 08:02 AM
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Originally posted by gaijin22
Oh, and my least favorite part of this car is the carbon hood. Just my take...
That's probably because you aren't selling the carbon fiber hood. Kinda weird that all your posts are in this topic. I guess that would explain your first 'text book' response....

Your right Victor, everyone IS entitled to their own opinions - even the salesman. I however prefer unbiased responses.

[Disclaimer: This is just a little friendly joking and is not intended to offend any one in any way. Please, EVERYBODY, relax.]

Gaijin - reread your posts. You really do sound like a salesman.
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Old Dec 21, 2002 | 09:32 AM
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Pass the soy sauce.
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