I Wrecked My Car!!!!!! Need Advice
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I Wrecked My Car!!!!!! Need Advice
Hey guys it was raining real hard the other day and I slid off in a small ditch. It didnt really do much damage, only a small dent in the drivers side of the bumper. However, I think the ins is going to get me a new bumper!!!!!
Here is the cool part, I've become pretty good buds with the guy that manages the shop. He is into sport cars and I've taken alot of vehicles to him over the years as he fixes our company vehicles. Anyway, he told me to let him know what kind of bumper I want and he will order it and I can just pay the difference between that one and a Mazda OEM that the ins is estimating for.
WHAT FROM BUMPER SHOULD I GET??????
I dont want anything real flashy, I like the sleeper kinda look and dont want to get to Hondaish or anything like that. Somethine pretty tame. My car is shown in my sig....its Montago Blue
Please find me some pics
Oh yea, i need to know in about 2 days or sooner
Later and Thanks,
Here is the cool part, I've become pretty good buds with the guy that manages the shop. He is into sport cars and I've taken alot of vehicles to him over the years as he fixes our company vehicles. Anyway, he told me to let him know what kind of bumper I want and he will order it and I can just pay the difference between that one and a Mazda OEM that the ins is estimating for.
WHAT FROM BUMPER SHOULD I GET??????
I dont want anything real flashy, I like the sleeper kinda look and dont want to get to Hondaish or anything like that. Somethine pretty tame. My car is shown in my sig....its Montago Blue
Please find me some pics
Oh yea, i need to know in about 2 days or sooner
Later and Thanks,
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Amemiya N1 Facer ... http://www.rxecret7.com/facer-n1.html
You didn't hurt your headlight bulbs, did you?
You didn't hurt your headlight bulbs, did you?
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Re: I Wrecked My Car!!!!!! Need Advice
Originally posted by SPOautos
Hey guys it was raining real hard the other day and I slid off in a small ditch. It didnt really do much damage, only a small dent in the drivers side of the bumper. However, I think the ins is going to get me a new bumper!!!!!
Here is the cool part, I've become pretty good buds with the guy that manages the shop. He is into sport cars and I've taken alot of vehicles to him over the years as he fixes our company vehicles. Anyway, he told me to let him know what kind of bumper I want and he will order it and I can just pay the difference between that one and a Mazda OEM that the ins is estimating for.
WHAT FROM BUMPER SHOULD I GET??????
I dont want anything real flashy, I like the sleeper kinda look and dont want to get to Hondaish or anything like that. Somethine pretty tame. My car is shown in my sig....its Montago Blue
Please find me some pics
Oh yea, i need to know in about 2 days or sooner
Later and Thanks,
Hey guys it was raining real hard the other day and I slid off in a small ditch. It didnt really do much damage, only a small dent in the drivers side of the bumper. However, I think the ins is going to get me a new bumper!!!!!
Here is the cool part, I've become pretty good buds with the guy that manages the shop. He is into sport cars and I've taken alot of vehicles to him over the years as he fixes our company vehicles. Anyway, he told me to let him know what kind of bumper I want and he will order it and I can just pay the difference between that one and a Mazda OEM that the ins is estimating for.
WHAT FROM BUMPER SHOULD I GET??????
I dont want anything real flashy, I like the sleeper kinda look and dont want to get to Hondaish or anything like that. Somethine pretty tame. My car is shown in my sig....its Montago Blue
Please find me some pics
Oh yea, i need to know in about 2 days or sooner
Later and Thanks,
Randy
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Actually I like this knightsport bumper better
http://www.rxecret7.com/ks-02.html
or this pfs bumper which looks very similar, but cheaper and w/o the crazy shipping costs:
http://www.pfsupercars.com/bdypags/rx7/exstyling.html
The only other bumpers that I like are the ones that cost like $3,000 cause you have to import them from Japan
http://www.rxecret7.com/ks-02.html
or this pfs bumper which looks very similar, but cheaper and w/o the crazy shipping costs:
http://www.pfsupercars.com/bdypags/rx7/exstyling.html
The only other bumpers that I like are the ones that cost like $3,000 cause you have to import them from Japan
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$1700
$950. These lights can be purchased in clear.
$850-1300
This is an awesome site for you http://www.takakaira.com/
If it was up to me I would go with the C-Westin front or the first pic. You have a perfect opportunity to get a new front bumper. Please don't waste it by getting the factory front bumper.
$950. These lights can be purchased in clear.
$850-1300
This is an awesome site for you http://www.takakaira.com/
If it was up to me I would go with the C-Westin front or the first pic. You have a perfect opportunity to get a new front bumper. Please don't waste it by getting the factory front bumper.
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What should I look for in terms of materials???? I have no idea? The amount of $ I spend kinda depends on how much they alot for a OEM bumper. I dont want to spend a whole lot over that. I'm buying a new house and its hurting my cash flow!!! Damn what a bad time to buy a house...hehe
I like that Peter Ferrel one even though I'm not a fan of him, the KnightSport link had a nice one as well....the 2 are very similar.
I think the feed front ends are a little much for me.....especially since I have the stock wheels, its just would look right and I cant afford new wheels anytime soon as all the ones I like are way too much $$$
I do like the J-Spec also!!!!
Is there a quality or fitment difference between the '99 J-Spec, Peter Ferrel, and Knight Sport??? If not which one is cheaper???
I'm pretty new to this as body upgrades are not really my thing.
Thanks for all the help guys!!!!!! Keep the advise coming
I like that Peter Ferrel one even though I'm not a fan of him, the KnightSport link had a nice one as well....the 2 are very similar.
I think the feed front ends are a little much for me.....especially since I have the stock wheels, its just would look right and I cant afford new wheels anytime soon as all the ones I like are way too much $$$
I do like the J-Spec also!!!!
Is there a quality or fitment difference between the '99 J-Spec, Peter Ferrel, and Knight Sport??? If not which one is cheaper???
I'm pretty new to this as body upgrades are not really my thing.
Thanks for all the help guys!!!!!! Keep the advise coming
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Originally posted by DK
Amemiya N1 Facer ... http://www.rxecret7.com/facer-n1.html
You didn't hurt your headlight bulbs, did you?
Amemiya N1 Facer ... http://www.rxecret7.com/facer-n1.html
You didn't hurt your headlight bulbs, did you?
HEHE, your not going to believe this but everytime you sent that link the forum went down and I lost the PM. I was saving that last PM you sent with the link and which ones to buy but it went down the tubes with the forum about a week after you sent it.
I never get any but I've been to busy to worry with it.
To answer your question, no it didnt bust my headlight but I do still need some good bulbs though
Later,
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Originally posted by SPOautos
What should I look for in terms of materials????
Is there a quality or fitment difference between the '99 J-Spec, Peter Ferrel, and Knight Sport??? If not which one is cheaper???
What should I look for in terms of materials????
Is there a quality or fitment difference between the '99 J-Spec, Peter Ferrel, and Knight Sport??? If not which one is cheaper???
99 J-Spec will fit the best without question. It's a factory front and that says it all ... plus it's urethane. The KnightSports would be second, and the PFS POS very very last.
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I personally like the C-west N1 front bumper... it's got foglight mounts like the 99 spec, and it has a huge inlet should you ever decide to get a FMIC... not to mention, the styling is nice and clean, almost agressive. The only setback is it's pretty expensive.
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Heres my car with the other C-West front end with 99 singals , I love it , and it fit perfect as well.
My car with the C-West front end
My car with the C-West front end
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The PFS bumper is just a copy of the KnightSports Type II bumper. So basically if you want the real thing don't believe that PFS is an original kit.
If you want something that is not too flashy you can look at the FEED or a KnightSports bumper www.rxecret7.com
Also you could always go with like a Racing Beat Front lip or even an ESPRIT front lip.
If you want something that is not too flashy you can look at the FEED or a KnightSports bumper www.rxecret7.com
Also you could always go with like a Racing Beat Front lip or even an ESPRIT front lip.
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Thanks a ton guys!!!!!!
I think I'm going to go with the 99 front end. I think it will work the best since I have the stock wheels. It add some flare without being overkill. I like most of the other bumpers but think they are a little overkill since I have the stock wheels. To bad I dont have an extra 2-3K for some new wheels/tires.
Where do you think is the best place to get the 99 Spec front end with the signal lights, RX7store.com sells the complete kit w/fog lights for $1250. I might skip on the for lights since they add like $400, if it doesnt look good without them i can always add them later. The "complete kit" also includes rebar.....do I need that???
You guys know of a better/cheaper place
I think I'm going to go with the 99 front end. I think it will work the best since I have the stock wheels. It add some flare without being overkill. I like most of the other bumpers but think they are a little overkill since I have the stock wheels. To bad I dont have an extra 2-3K for some new wheels/tires.
Where do you think is the best place to get the 99 Spec front end with the signal lights, RX7store.com sells the complete kit w/fog lights for $1250. I might skip on the for lights since they add like $400, if it doesnt look good without them i can always add them later. The "complete kit" also includes rebar.....do I need that???
You guys know of a better/cheaper place
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you need the bumper, rebar, and the combo lights.
www.mazdamotorsports.com
www.rx7store.net
www.corksport.com
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www.mazdamotorsports.com
www.rx7store.net
www.corksport.com
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you can always paint / powdercoat your wheels for a different look and keep eye out for wheel deals but you get this one shot at the front end more than likely.
FEED!
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Originally posted by RecKleSs
$850-1300
This is an awesome site for you http://www.takakaira.com/
If it was up to me I would go with the C-Westin front or the first pic. You have a perfect opportunity to get a new front bumper. Please don't waste it by getting the factory front bumper.
$850-1300
This is an awesome site for you http://www.takakaira.com/
If it was up to me I would go with the C-Westin front or the first pic. You have a perfect opportunity to get a new front bumper. Please don't waste it by getting the factory front bumper.
Does anyone know if the 99 actually comes with that ugly tag holder???? If so how easy is it to remove, I dont need a front tag in AL.
Also, what are those 2 blue sections sticking up right under the tag holder section???
Thanks
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Yeah, they are available without the front liscense plate holder. You should check with Jason at www.rx7store.net , because I think he can get them like that. But just in case he can't you can check with www.pettitracing.com and they have them with out the front liscense plate holder. Here are a couple pics of one without the holder..
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Sorry, I don't have any way to size pics on my work PC... but go here... Go into the gallery, And you see a bunch of pics at the bottom of the page, just double-click them to enlarge them...
http://www.pettitracing.com/Frameset.html
http://www.pettitracing.com/Frameset.html
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What do you guys think about getting the 99 Spec without the fog lights??? I really like the fog lights but for $400 they seem a little steep (i'm trying to buy a new house)
I know if i dont get the fogs now I'll prob never get them.
How do you think the 99 Spec looks without the fogs???
Damn, decisions decisions
Thanks,
I know if i dont get the fogs now I'll prob never get them.
How do you think the 99 Spec looks without the fogs???
Damn, decisions decisions
Thanks,
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