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f1ernie 10-11-2003 05:01 PM

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As I posted earlier,I scored an amazing kit + a few extras all for just over $100.00 Cdn.(approx.$37.50 Amer.)With the help of my good friend Dave Ross,we got this bad boy happening...

f1ernie 10-11-2003 05:02 PM

& we custom built the dam

Lapis_Blue 10-11-2003 09:39 PM

dude thats a crazy kit! u rip that off of someone for that much? lol n e way, i was gonna get a kit, but im getting it painted and i dont feel like waiting.

f1ernie 10-12-2003 09:33 AM

The poor fellow had a wife & kid to feed,he needed the $$$'s

RX7CMS 10-13-2003 09:22 PM

https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683894.gif Thats sweet I wish I could go wide body, But I have other plans super charger! Black FBs look so good

Directfreak 10-13-2003 11:19 PM

That's the ultra-rare Pacific Avatar widebody kit. It's my favorite of all the wide-bodies because of the sleek lines. I have a brand new (not installed) Mariah mode one, and I would trade it for yours in a second.



You REALLY, REALLY should make molds of those good condition parts, and make some spares for yourself, and Lots of money selling replica's.



Seriously.

Racer X 10-14-2003 04:11 AM


Originally Posted by Directfreak' date='Oct 13 2003, 08:19 PM
That's the ultra-rare Pacific Avatar widebody kit. It's my favorite of all the wide-bodies because of the sleek lines. I have a brand new (not installed) Mariah mode one, and I would trade it for yours in a second.



You REALLY, REALLY should make molds of those good condition parts, and make some spares for yourself, and Lots of money selling replica's.



Seriously.

I agree.The first gen world needs another sleek widebody kit and yours seems to be a good kit to make a mold off of.Plus think of the coin you could make selling these off. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png Thats the best fit widebody kit out there for the SA/FB.Hey DF isn't this that same kit?

Directfreak 10-14-2003 05:13 PM


Originally Posted by Racer X' date='Oct 14 2003, 09:11 AM
I agree.The first gen world needs another sleek widebody kit and yours seems to be a good kit to make a mold off of.Plus think of the coin you could make selling these off. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png Thats the best fit widebody kit out there for the SA/FB.Hey DF isn't this that same kit?

Nope. The Pacific avatar is not as wide either.



Hey, Racer X



You know that ARF widebody that I love? (my Avatar)

Who makes the vented valence between the lights? I can't find it on the ARF site.

spiney360 10-14-2003 11:51 PM

what is the arf website i am interested in some stuff???

Munch,Munch pistons for lunch 10-15-2003 05:27 AM

Looks nice

Girlpowerrx8 10-15-2003 10:08 AM

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I'll take this one off you, If you don't want it.

Racer X 10-15-2003 02:59 PM


Originally Posted by Directfreak' date='Oct 14 2003, 02:13 PM
Nope. The Pacific avatar is not as wide either.



Hey, Racer X



You know that ARF widebody that I love? (my Avatar)

Who makes the vented valence between the lights? I can't find it on the ARF site.

Custom job.I was thinking of doing that to mine at work with some 1/8" steel.The only joy of working as a welder at a fab shop.I might put one big vent in the middle instead of three tho.We shall see.It would look killer with my body kit tho.Plus the cooling factor for my FMIC and rad would be better with one big vent there as opposed to 3 smaller ones. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

jebenkurac 10-15-2003 06:35 PM

if you started making a vented center-valence, i would buy it

Racer X 10-16-2003 02:53 AM


Originally Posted by spiney360' date='Oct 14 2003, 08:51 PM
what is the arf website i am interested in some stuff???

Here yah go.....



http://www.a-rf.co.jp/A-RF/index.html



Anyone know what 280,000 yen is in USD? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png That complete kit would be nice to have.Plus I would have the only FB in canada with it.True JDM right down to the JDM blow-off valve. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

treceb 10-16-2003 01:55 PM

when i went to japan the rule of thumb i used for exchange rate was, take off the last 2 digits of the price and it would be slightly cheaper than the number youd get.



ie: 280,000 yen would be less that $2800 USD.



but im sure theres an online rate converter somewhere...

Directfreak 10-17-2003 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Racer X' date='Oct 15 2003, 07:59 PM
Custom job.I was thinking of doing that to mine at work with some 1/8" steel.

It's not custom. I have seen it on several other cars. Something from a "944" style kit from the 80's

Directfreak 10-17-2003 12:58 AM

Same kit on a 944.

Racer X 10-17-2003 01:34 AM

Prolly grafted the panel on to the 7 off it.Looks good tho.DF what do you think of my new spool? heres a link.Sorry about being off topic.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...gory=33742&rd=1

Directfreak 10-17-2003 02:36 AM

Nice snail. Looks good. The Exhaust side is kinda big for my taste (laggy), but nothing a good porting and/or proper manifold design couldn't resolve.

Racer X 10-17-2003 02:38 AM


Originally Posted by Directfreak' date='Oct 16 2003, 11:36 PM
Nice snail. Looks good. The Exhaust side is kinda big for my taste (laggy), but nothing a good porting and/or proper manifold design couldn't resolve.

Well you saw the manifold for it.Just need a wastegate now.I plan to port it next winter. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png If funding is there.I plan to buy a house this spring. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

Racer X 10-17-2003 02:39 AM

F1Ernie:Could you get a mold of that kit made up?Thats a killer kit to lose.

Directfreak 10-17-2003 03:06 AM

You know... Now that I did some Seaches.. That Nose piece is DEFINATELY from a Porsche 924 Turbo (931). https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683664.gif



http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...397_8_full.jpg



No wonder I couldn't find it. Seems Porshe had it right all the way in 81,

Even the stock hood scoop too.



I wonder what would look best on my FB, a modifed metal nose piece,

or a "race only" fiberglass version?! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683561.gif



Now it time to get those parts and have them modified to fit!! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683329.gif

Racer X 10-17-2003 03:10 AM


Originally Posted by Directfreak' date='Oct 17 2003, 12:06 AM
You know... Now that I did some Seaches.. That Nose piece is DEFINATELY from a Porsche 924 Turbo (931). https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683664.gif



http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...397_8_full.jpg



No wonder I couldn't find it. Seems Porshe had it right all the way in 81,

Even the stock hood scoop too.



I wonder what would look best on my FB, a modifed metal nose piece,

or a "race only" fiberglass version?! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683561.gif



Now it time to get those parts and have them modified to fit!! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683329.gif

Cool https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683621.gif but still cool.

jebenkurac 10-17-2003 03:37 PM

would that turbo actually hook up to a 12a without super costly, time consuming months in a shop? and how close is that porsche valence to just bolting on to a first gen?

f1ernie 10-17-2003 10:02 PM

I wouldn't even know where to start to make that mold.Once I get everything nice & even I will look into it a little deeper.I put her away in about 2-3 weeks & work on it during the long,cold Canadian winter.

Racer X 10-18-2003 03:38 AM


Originally Posted by f1ernie' date='Oct 17 2003, 07:02 PM
work on it during the long,cold Canadian winter.

I know that thought all too well. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683358.gif


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