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Old 04-15-13, 01:22 AM
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I think benny was saying on his FB page that they were going to be offered in black and silver PC. though i'm sure he can PC them any color he wants LOL
Old 04-15-13, 12:57 PM
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apoxie Sculpt FTW,,, see ya in a few days Benny.
Old 04-16-13, 10:08 AM
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The smallest details make all the difference.


And I want that foot rest as well!
Old 04-16-13, 11:19 AM
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Details on how you made the oven?
Old 04-16-13, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Herblenny
I LIKE!!! I would like to get one when ready
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Benny... I will take one as soon as available. Beautiful. Don't know whether they will be black, but seeing the photo, I'll black chrome mine!

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awesome

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I think benny was saying on his FB page that they were going to be offered in black and silver PC. though i'm sure he can PC them any color he wants LOL
^^ Correct, powder coated in chrome or black

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apoxie Sculpt FTW,,, see ya in a few days Benny.
haha yupp you got me on that!

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The smallest details make all the difference.

And I want that foot rest as well!
absolutely!

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Details on how you made the oven?
r13? insulation from home depot.. 1" metal/flashing tape. make sure u peel off the blue plastic on one side (use as outside) and the foil side on the inside... i used a Spare IR heater i had from screen printing

No FD for DGRR=( way too much to do and it finally kicked in after worknig 2 days straight and feeling helpless hahaha
Old 04-16-13, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by muibubbles
awesome


^^ Correct, powder coated in chrome or black


haha yupp you got me on that!


absolutely!


r13? insulation from home depot.. 1" metal/flashing tape. make sure u peel off the blue plastic on one side (use as outside) and the foil side on the inside... i used a Spare IR heater i had from screen printing

No FD for DGRR=( way too much to do and it finally kicked in after worknig 2 days straight and feeling helpless hahaha

Damn I was hoping to see your car there , but I know how it goes man . Still looking forward to your trophies though! no.. wait , thats a lie LMAO no way i'm getting one .
Old 04-16-13, 01:52 PM
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hahaah thanks, i guess it just gives me extra time to make the best of show trophy cooler? haha we'll see what i can whip up!
Old 04-18-13, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by muibubbles
hahaah thanks, i guess it just gives me extra time to make the best of show trophy cooler? haha we'll see what i can whip up!
Keep the working going bubbles, inspirational to see someone that goes the DIY method for nearly everything right down to the cupcakes lol. Your "cardboard" engineering seems to be working so far, hope it all turns out!
Old 04-19-13, 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by muibubbles
Will do, I will no longer post here anymore. hense why I stopped along time ago. silly for me to think people can mature.


Maybe they changed their manufacturing over the years. I have a gtc 200 in my hands and it is 100% hollow with no core of rib structure. i can flex it by squeezing it. even it it is a FAKE (which i doubt since it was bought from an authorize dealer) its been on an rx8 for years and it hasnt broke, he has not flipped 6 times and no one that drove behind him is dead.


No, because IT IS A FREAKING PLUG. I HAVE NOT MADE THE PART YET. I will test it, i will throw it, i will drive over it with my freaking truck. jesus. APR is not god. a few months back i was looking at a gtc300 off ebay, seller had it on a track car and it crack in the rear because he was driving faster then the rated MPH it could handle. did cars behind him flip and roll and "apon out" no. it simply cracked. you guys make it seem as if it BREAKS it automatically means its a fly projectile. stop watching so many damn movies. if the deck breaks its breaks, it will only become a projectile if the BRACKET holding the deck fail. which has NEVER been discussed. so how are you already claiming its going to break? unbelievable.


Lmao, that was your whole first post. EVERYTHING you said in your original post are assumptions for something YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN.

Its one thing to ask a question in curiousity, and another thing when you ask questions in the tone of attack, sarcasm, and talking down on someone, which Your original post was fine, and i made it clear i was cool with it. your second post you became a wise ***. Your whole "sakebomb clique" always make comments to me like that, grow up guys, just leave me alone if you dont like what im doing.
Love what u do man dont listen to any one I done my own and im not a tec guru I been using drifting and time attacks my makes good laptimes and never broke off...so keep doing what u know best
Old 04-30-13, 10:51 PM
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Thanks guys, i appreciate the encouragement! some more front yard driveway engineering to come in a few!

sooo an update. new deadline... May 10. yup, im fucked again. Springfest in VA if anyone wants to come! ill be vendoringgg hopefully have a few more t-shirt designs out......

SO. i bought another 7... friend of a friends house caught on fire, something fell on to the 7, caught fire. Fire was luckily put out once it reached the dash. aka engine bay is SAFE. its my parts car. well i really bought it for the spare motor (my 2nd back up engine) some pics
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Old 04-30-13, 11:09 PM
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Oh and to add to the list of things that need to be done, i lost my power fc. dont ask how, i dont know. after 2 days and 8hours searching my house high and low, i;ve given up. what a PITa.

This car is never running nor will there ever be a big "unveil" so now im just whoring pics.

dont mind the rear fenders. they dont match. i know. im redoing them tomorrow...
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this fender shape is all kinds of wrong. idk what happened
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THIS is what it should look like.
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weird. didnt know i was running camber.....
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still need a bigger spacer............
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EXACTLY. soooo off. fml.
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YESSSSSSSSSSS
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99 spec bumper is going to look like *** with my kit... havent had time to make the front bumper.....
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I *think* this is at its proper height...
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Old 04-30-13, 11:23 PM
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Thank you ahah car looks like its coming long well. And lost a power fc?! Lmfao that's too funny never knew that was possible. Just make sure your ready for the next freshmeet at kean on the 30th I wanna see this thing in person.
Old 04-30-13, 11:46 PM
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Yup. about the right height. will sit between 13"-14" high
roof line to leading edge of spoiler. my crooked eyes tell me thats pretty damn close to the height of the roof line. (begins to worry if cargo box will interfere/hit spoiler)


MY WING IS BIGGER THAN YOURS
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NOTE, there are NO load bearing test done on these WOOD wing stays. they are for MOCK UP PURPOSES only. However, the gorilla tape is a final product and has been wind tested at 13mph winds.
Old 05-02-13, 10:56 AM
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great mods
Old 05-02-13, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by muibubbles
NOTE, there are NO load bearing test done on these WOOD wing stays. they are for MOCK UP PURPOSES only. However, the gorilla tape is a final product and has been wind tested at 13mph winds.
Haha. This guy. This freakin' guy.
Old 05-03-13, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Drobs42
Thank you ahah car looks like its coming long well. And lost a power fc?! Lmfao that's too funny never knew that was possible. Just make sure your ready for the next freshmeet at kean on the 30th I wanna see this thing in person.
forreals right? what jackass loses an ECU.....
let me know the details for the meet?

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great mods
thankss

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Haha. This guy. This freakin' guy.
hahah
Old 05-10-13, 03:11 AM
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Deff ill hopefully have my fd by than but ill PM you
Old 05-11-13, 04:19 AM
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Liking the build!
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i just went through all 46 pages... pure awesome, i got a lot of ideas and input from this tread. cant wait to see this wing.
Old 05-13-13, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Drobs42
Deff ill hopefully have my fd by than but ill PM you
Got it, hopefully the car will be done, but its no longer priority. I need to get Bubble Tech stuff going..

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Liking the build!
Gracias

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i just went through all 46 pages... pure awesome, i got a lot of ideas and input from this tread. cant wait to see this wing.
hahaha dang. Thanks, glad to help fuel some ideas!


Sooo i failed to have the 7 ready for another meet (springfest in VA) and between trying to get the car running and "starting up" Bubble tech, it really isnt working well. So The 7 is going to take the back burner, its been draining me of money (like all the damn money pits) that i should be investing in the company.. so with that said, the progress on the 7 will slow down, but hopefully ill have some new parts whipped up for it

sooo to try catching up to date... this is somewhat in order....
New Headlightsssss
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I redid the VMIC but i dont think i ever posted pics... Radiator now sits like the HKS style VMIC, reason i did this was to add clearance. now if i bottom out my fans hit rather then the radiator piping. not great, but better. Its probably really hard to see the brackets i made since i powder coated them gloss black....
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Gutted the HVAC ducts/plastics....... i already had the heater core in, and i didnt want to disconnect the coolant lines and redo them so i just hacked up all the plastic....Note- i will be making my own "heater" plumbing/unit since im getting rid of the stock dash, with this junk gone i can push the dash up more giving my passenger more leg room, plus i want to relocated my electronics behind/under the dash
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This damn spoiler has been a BITCH to sand.. so much sanding to get its shape


Side skirt mock up, Side skirts are currently at the painters, just got cleared, need to pick em up!
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Driver side rear fender redone. original one was SOOOOOO off. NOTE:if you attempt your own body kit, do not do it in the winter, on a slanted driveway, and with a car thats slanted (dr side had flat tires) butttt it was a fun learning experience.. next one will be spot on.
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Old 05-13-13, 04:35 PM
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rebuilt, and upgraded alternator
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not relevant but i dropped my dslr. bye bye sigma lens =(
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wing primered... gonna sand, primer again, then wet sand... maybe some body work if i find more flaws =(
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Chillin on the brackets i made... even though you cant see them.... nor are they bolted on yet aka held by c-clamps
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For those who follow bubble tech apparel, 2 new designs should be released tonight!
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Another tip, do not apply decals in the wind. freaking wind blew the decal onto the glass before i could align it. bummer. ill have to recut another one... and probably a bit smaller....
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MMMMMMMMMMM and prototype floor pansssssssss
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Old 05-13-13, 04:44 PM
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Floor pans look awesome.
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i need some floor plans in my life
Old 05-13-13, 08:34 PM
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Floor pan is pretty cool!
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thank you, you are all sweethearts<3


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