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Jan 18, 2009 | 01:07 PM

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Can't wait to see it at the meet in Feburary!!!

Jan 18, 2009 | 03:29 PM

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Veryyy sick z and cage!!

Jan 18, 2009 | 07:02 PM

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looking sick Rick!

Jan 18, 2009 | 07:04 PM

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Nice car, good colors, sweet helmet

Jan 18, 2009 | 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim@Showstoppers

JDM420 in the hizzzouse !!! I still have to get my decals on, it's too damn cold out.

Yo Rick, pillars look good dude. Did you get the OEM fenders from Tay? Let me know if there is anything else you need. You know I got you.

Haha yeah...send pics once installed so I can add them to the 420 Squadron album on myspace.

The a-pillars fit a lot better than I expected. Yeah, I picked up the fenders from him. They don't fit as well, but I expected that. Nothing major though since I am painting them.

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Jan 18, 2009 | 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Done Deal DR

I can't wait to see it painted. Are you painting it solid, or doing the vents black or something else? I'd get the CF one, but at nearly twice the cost and practically (if not the same weight) it's hard to justify.

Here is the one of the C-West Z's with what appear to be painted vents (Sorry for the huge pics):....

Where did you pick up the hood, and how was the wait time? I just picked up the Long Nose front, and will be picking up the sides and rear within 6 months. Hopefully I can rock this hood as well. GREAT CHOICE!

I'm planning on painting it silver with some black vents since I think it will match well with my wheels etc. I'm also going to flush mount all of the vents to give the entire hood a cleaner look

I picked mine up from C-west directly in Lake Forest, CA. That is the exact reason why I grabbed this hood since they only get a small number each year. Post pics when yours is put on.

Jan 18, 2009 | 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by XM 1

awesome ride

keep up the good work.....and yes i can´t wait to see the finished product

btw any changes planed on the engine???

I'm planning on going with a full NA build in the future, but my priority right now is to finish up the suspension and go out and get more seat time.

The time table for the NA build is unknown at this point.

Jan 18, 2009 | 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by waizzz

That hood is the shiza, can't wait to see the rest finished.

Subscribing..

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Originally Posted by InZpire

You don't disappoint, man. Looks very promising!

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Originally Posted by Ruthless18x

Awesome job man. Everything is so clean.

Thanks. The compliments are appreciated.

Jan 18, 2009 | 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ginobetterfly

love the hood... and when i saw C-WEST in the title i was REALLY hoping for a long nose cwest bumper

oh and i was gonna say the same thing about getting some lighter wheels... what are you planning to run during time attack?? im guessing/hoping some 18 RE30s in black or mag blue...

Haha, yeah I was going to go full long nose kit a long time ago before anyone else did it on here, but I stuck with JP up until this point.

I'm aiming for some 18's for track use. Not sure on what yet.

Jan 18, 2009 | 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 350ZEEEEE

Can't wait to see it at the meet in Feburary!!!

I can't wait till then either. The meet will be fun!

Thank you to all for the compliments. I'll post up more pics as things progress.

Jan 18, 2009 | 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickdogg

I'm still waiting for another new JP Type-N Front bumper to come in.

I knew it!! Thats gonna be fkn sick Rick!

Can't wait to see it. I might have to throw a Type-N bumper on my ride in the near future.

Jan 19, 2009 | 01:02 PM

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I knew it!! Thats gonna be fkn sick Rick!

Can't wait to see it. I might have to throw a Type-N bumper on my ride in the near future.

Thanks man. You have to post pics with that sick intercooler in your avatar

Jan 19, 2009 | 01:05 PM

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Looking good, Rick! You and I are probably the only few people that have the ARC radiator. A must-have for the track guys!

Jan 19, 2009 | 01:06 PM

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Update:

Had to dremel out the OEM grille for the ARC oil cooler to fit. I also had to dremel out the OEM "intake duct" in order for it to work with the ARC induction box.

Note: The C-west hood is not installed since I removed my old hinges. That is why it looks like it has a huge gap lol.

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Jan 19, 2009 | 01:10 PM

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Looking good, Rick! You and I are probably the only few people that have the ARC radiator. A must-have for the track guys!

Yeah, there are not too many guys running the ARC radiator. I can see why it is more efficient than the Koyo (better be!) since it has so many cooling fins even though it is thinner. Since I removed my AC condensor, you can actually see the ARC on the radiator ROFL! Love it so far.

Jan 19, 2009 | 01:13 PM

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Made with the highest quality materials and workmanship, ARC radiators continue to always be one step ahead of their competitors in technology. With the use of aluminum extrusion molding (Mitsubishi Aluminum Corporation P.A.T), ARC is able to obtain an extremely strong unit while maintaining a lightweight construction. The tubes use many layers in its structure to allow high water pressures to make its revolutions in the passages. With testing and many hours of research, the results are a 127.5% difference. With their use of super micro tubes, they’re able to stabilize the water temperature to a optimal condition for race or street enviroments.

Jan 19, 2009 | 01:45 PM

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you need more downforce!

time to add a SBC worthy wing and some canards.

what happened to your carbon headlight replacements?

Jan 19, 2009 | 03:07 PM

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350 evo arms?

Car looks awesome. I like that shade of green on the cage.

Jan 19, 2009 | 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickdogg

I'm planning on painting it silver with some black vents since I think it will match well with my wheels etc. I'm also going to flush mount all of the vents to give the entire hood a cleaner look

I picked mine up from C-west directly in Lake Forest, CA. That is the exact reason why I grabbed this hood since they only get a small number each year. Post pics when yours is put on.

I like how your mind works! That should look great! Would you mind PM'ing me details on the hood? Will they ship? I'm thinking I'm going to go through Gruppe-S for the C-West sides and rear unless I find somewhere else with better prices.

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you need more downforce!

time to add a SBC worthy wing and some canards.

what happened to your carbon headlight replacements?

Rick, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think he sold them to another member on here.

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350 evo arms?

Car looks awesome. I like that shade of green on the cage.

Best A arms on the market to my knowledge. Another awesome choice by Rick.
http://www.350evo.com/catalog/produc...7ecdb972e8a2c1