Silverfc88's RX7

[whitezenki]

car looks like its gonna be awesome...


still at mcguire? looks like it in the pics, i live like 5 minutes from there

[XxaltezzaxX]

One of my all time fav cars, looks real good with the kit can't wait for it to be painted.

[Drftpretty]

Im in love

If you ever want to expand your JDMness hit me up, I have a s5 white vert that I would be willing to let go just because of your sweet daughter "There's some hoes in this house" FTW

When are you gonna help me with a body kit on my FC?

[Silverfc88]

Originally Posted by whitezenki

car looks like its gonna be awesome...


still at mcguire? looks like it in the pics, i live like 5 minutes from there

Yep still at Mcguire.

Originally Posted by Drftpretty

Im in love

If you ever want to expand your JDMness hit me up, I have a s5 white vert that I would be willing to let go just because of your sweet daughter "There's some hoes in this house" FTW

When are you gonna help me with a body kit on my FC?

LoL.. Na, don't need another car right now. I have another car I still have to deal with. You have a body kit for your FC?

[philly_s14]

nice fc! its gonna look hot when its done

[antman0408]

How was the fitment of all the pieces? Does the bumper mount in the same spots as the original? How is the fitment with the intecooler, did you have to cut any of the bumper to fit it?

[Silverfc88]

Originally Posted by antman0408

How was the fitment of all the pieces? Does the bumper mount in the same spots as the original? How is the fitment with the intecooler, did you have to cut any of the bumper to fit it?

Ok lets see where to start. I've never mounted a kit before but from what I understand the pieces from Shineaero fit better than some of the pieces that are out there now including the copies of the GPsports. I've seen a copy of the GPsports and the fit was horrible.


The front bumper lined up pretty good. You have to drill your own holes. First I mounted it up and drilled the holes where the bumper meets the fender. Then I had to pull on the bumper so that it would clear the hood and headlights and drilled my holes in between the headlights. When I tried to push the sides to mate up with the fenders the center bowed up. Thats why I have the rivets in front of the intercooler to try and flatten it down. Its a tight fit around the fenders so be carefull not to crack the bumper.

I also had to hack at the inside of the bumper to fit the intercooler and pipeing, but I had to do the same thing the stock bumper anyways. I also had to shave a little form the inside of the turn signal pockets to make the turn signals fit. No big deal. You have to find a way to mount your turn signals and flash to passes.


The sideskirts fit fairly well. I remember one side was easier than the other. Towards the front the skirt had a little overlap to where I couldn't open my door. So I cut the extra off and no problems there. The doors rub the sideskrts a little but I'm going to leave to the body shop to fix for me. Probably just have to shave it a little and it won't rub.


The rear bumper caps fit very well. I think the only thing I had to do was on one side I had to use some spacers where the rear aero mounts to the inside of the wheel well. I'll take some random pics and post them up.



I did this over a few nights. I took my time on some spots and rushed on a couple, but if you take your time it shouldn't be a problem to mount everything up. Like a said before I've never mounted a kit before so it was kinda a pain for me, but I think it worked out well for someone that doesn't have any experience with this type of work.


I've already had to repair the lower drivers corner from when I cracked it going up my driveway. Used some resin and some glass and you can't even tell. Just check the pics.



Edit: I also converted to S5 moldings and rear bumper. You also need S5 turn signals.

[Silverfc88]

Look here for some pics if interested of mounting areas and the fit of the kit in general.


http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=618255

[highmilehatch]

Pretty wild story man. I've always wanted to tinker with one of these cars.

[antman0408]

Thanks for posting all of those pics. My car recently got front end damage, thats why I am asking. I was thinking about getting this kit or a complete S5 conversion.

[Silverfc88]

Originally Posted by antman0408

Thanks for posting all of those pics. My car recently got front end damage, thats why I am asking. I was thinking about getting this kit or a complete S5 conversion.

Well if you need any specific pictures let me know. I know it took me a long time to find a decent set of S5 moldings. I actually got two sets and pieced together the best. Getting a front stock S5 bumper shouldn't be that hard. I see them on ebay and the forums all the time and the fit well it should fit without a problem.

[Silverfc88]

Originally Posted by highmilehatch

Pretty wild story man. I've always wanted to tinker with one of these cars.

Its been fun thats for sure!

[Silverfc88]

Just throwing some newer pics up, but even now I need to take new ones

[Silverfc88]

I need to get another tripod for some decent night shots.


Quick interior shot




Some pics from the 240 meet

[Silverfc88]

Thanks for the pics from the people that took some of my car.

[Silverfc88]

Went to the dyno event at R/T tuning to get some pulls just to check on things. I'm glad I did, they did the pulls in 4th gear and I got some really good logs from it. Power is the same as it has always been.

[whitezenki]

Originally Posted by 95nracer

Thanks for the pics from the people that took some of my car.

This is my personal favorite, all bias aside

Come May we should take some pics with those Cherry Trees you were talkin about, Ill bring the Xt, and a ****ty tripod i got, maybe even a picnic basket, and a little checkered sheet!

oh ya.. and my GF spotted you again a few days ago, but I wasnt with her, but she told me today "I saw that blue car again!" lol

[Silverfc88]

Originally Posted by whitezenki

This is my personal favorite, all bias aside

Come May we should take some pics with those Cherry Trees you were talkin about, Ill bring the Xt, and a ****ty tripod i got, maybe even a picnic basket, and a little checkered sheet!

oh ya.. and my GF spotted you again a few days ago, but I wasnt with her, but she told me today "I saw that blue car again!" lol

Haha, I'm down for some tuna sammiches. Hopefully I'll get back from Florida in time before there gone. Tell her I said hello. Where did she spot me? Wrights or Browns side?

[whitezenki]

Originally Posted by 95nracer

Tell her I said hello. Where did she spot me? Wrights or Browns side?

Trenton Rd, Browns Side, like Tuesday or Wednesday?

And that dyno sheet looks good, I think if mine ever gets to about that point I would be pretty content with my car lol

[stover]

that rx-7 is teh sex