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RX-7 1st Gen Specific (1979-85) RX-7 1979-85 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections |
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01-29-2012, 07:36 PM | #1 |
KTEC
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front bumper
I am finishing up the fiberglass work on my 85. It has fiberglass doors, front fenders, hood, and valance right now. I have the front bumper as well, but I am undecided...
It only weight about 4-5 pounds and is a great light weight option, but it is a mold of the factory bumper. This car will be for drag use only and never see the street. I have been wondering if it will be better to get a full front bumper similar to imsa style. Not a half bumper, but a full bolt on fiberglass bumper.The weight gain shouldnt be more than 10lbs and i am thinking the aerodynamics of it would be worth the slight weight gain... Any recommendations on a front end? I havnt been able to find any used ones after a few months of looking. So i will have to probley buy new. But don't really know where to look besides eBay... And they don't say whether they are half or full bumpers.
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what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2 |
02-02-2012, 09:05 AM | #3 |
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FI got two of fibremaz kamei lips and there great, besides those there's the imsa lips and then the full widebody fronts
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02-02-2012, 07:48 PM | #4 |
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Although I really like that front lip, I need a full bumper. Not just a lip.
I'm putting this on for function, not looks.
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what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2 |
02-02-2012, 10:03 PM | #5 |
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but looks are what it was all about
http://iscracing.net/fiberglass.html this is the one i was thinking of for my track car also theres some in blackdragon that are nice
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02-03-2012, 02:22 PM | #6 | |
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I do like that they posted the weights of stock vs. there parts though.
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what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2 |
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03-14-2012, 07:30 AM | #7 | |
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I bought the ISC racing molds from the last year if anyone has any intrest in any of the pannels let me know. You can pm me here.
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02-03-2012, 02:24 PM | #9 |
KTEC
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Will post some for you... I didn't want to start a build thread prematurely. But ill get it started and post pics as it goes.
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what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2 |
02-03-2012, 02:46 PM | #10 |
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is ISC still around?
I plan on getting those rear over fenders, from mazdaspeed, but i think ill have to make my own for the front fenders. trying to mimic this.
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02-03-2012, 03:11 PM | #11 |
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Well damnit then haha,
Gravity fed I've heard mixed answers I've seen where some say you can still get parts just email them, but others have said there closed
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02-03-2012, 03:18 PM | #12 |
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ill just source them through mazdaspeed then. they are only like.15 dollars more
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02-03-2012, 05:27 PM | #13 |
KTEC
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Man, I can not find pics of the MazdaSpeed front air dams anywhere... Anyone have some?
I been looking at these, but I think these will be a little heavier then I want. But I am pretty sure this is a full front. And a little to pricey as well. http://www.ebay.com/itm/79-85-Mazda-...item5d3210839e This one is decently priced, but I am unsure if its a half or full bumper. anyone know? http://www.ebay.com/itm/180639690028...84.m1423.l2649
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what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2 |
02-04-2012, 10:42 AM | #15 |
KTEC
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damn it, just seen that...
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what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2 |