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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Ne1tHeRe
Congrats on finally getting the new parts! Can't wait to see all mounted.

The one thing I didn't like is the "Skipper" name badge embedded or on the parts but love the way the parts fit/look. Is it an option to not install when you received the parts or are you just covering them?
Thanks! I have yet to install the side pieces, maybe this weekend. The parts don't have any badging pre-installed. I might have even misplaced or accidentally thrown them away cause I can't find them!
No biggie since I wasn't planning on putting them on anyway.
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Old Jan 6, 2017 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by JT2MA71
Thanks! I have yet to install the side pieces, maybe this weekend. The parts don't have any badging pre-installed. I might have even misplaced or accidentally thrown them away cause I can't find them!
No biggie since I wasn't planning on putting them on anyway.
Awesome! Good news as I really like the design/look of the pieces Can't wait to see them all installed on your car!
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Once the CF hood shows up, I think I'm done with exterior mods

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Old Jan 7, 2017 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JT2MA71
Once the CF hood shows up, I think I'm done with exterior mods
Looking good Ron!
Any pic of the rear?
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Old Jan 7, 2017 | 08:33 PM
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Looks fantastic! Can't wait to see some outdoor, full car shots... with the hood closed :P

Really though, nice work
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Old Jan 8, 2017 | 10:39 AM
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Here's a pic of the rear.
Hood is popped open cause a battery tender is hooked up
car is staying in the garage until spring!
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Old Jan 9, 2017 | 10:24 AM
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Awesome build! Quick question, I'm about to do a coilover install (RSR's) on my RCF and was wondering if you ran into any unexpected problems while installing? Iv done installs on my other cars (s14, frs) any tips would be appreciated. I guess not many people do their own installs on cars like these so haven't been able to find anything online. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Meeguel
Awesome build! Quick question, I'm about to do a coilover install (RSR's) on my RCF and was wondering if you ran into any unexpected problems while installing? Iv done installs on my other cars (s14, frs) any tips would be appreciated. I guess not many people do their own installs on cars like these so haven't been able to find anything online. Thanks!
Thanks! The coilover, spring and shock (rear) are pretty straightforward jobs. I think I had to undo the upper arm ball joint from the carrier (front) and on the rear, disconnect the lower arm from the carrier. I'll see if I can find pictures of the components involved and post them later.

Here are some pictures from the book I have. I didn't use a spring compressor.




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Originally Posted by JT2MA71

Here's a pic of the rear.
Hood is popped open cause a battery tender is hooked up
car is staying in the garage until spring!
Nasty!!! Love it! Even the Musa sticker.
i actually like it better than my tom's rear end.
If only the oem bumper insert can be had in carbon fiber.
Can't wait to see your hood.
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Old Jan 13, 2017 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by JT2MA71



Once the CF hood shows up, I think I'm done with exterior mods
Originally Posted by JT2MA71

Here's a pic of the rear.
Hood is popped open cause a battery tender is hooked up
car is staying in the garage until spring!
Sexy! Great parts...love how they all come together
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Old Jan 17, 2017 | 05:35 PM
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Very nice build
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I lied. Not done with exterior mod yet, I just ordered a TRD rear spoiler !
Lexus hood is due to be done by end of March and TRD stuff take 2 months to get. We'll see!

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Old Jan 19, 2017 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JT2MA71
I lied. Not done with exterior mod yet, I just ordered a TRD rear spoiler !
Lexus hood is due to be done by end of March and TRD stuff take 2 months to get. We'll see!
Ron,
your addiction is deep...so are your pockets! hahaha
I'm right there with you. Trying to decide which new rim to get for my track wheel.
We need to go join AMA/Automobile modding anonymous.
That TRD wing will be nasty. Hope the wait isn't too long.
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Old Jan 19, 2017 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JT2MA71
I lied. Not done with exterior mod yet, I just ordered a TRD rear spoiler !
Lexus hood is due to be done by end of March and TRD stuff take 2 months to get. We'll see!

oh man, here we go...
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Old Jan 19, 2017 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by JT2MA71
Where can i find these?
Tried looking for them with the ohlins springs but the only one that comes up is ohlins coilovers with swift springs from figs.
I am very new to all this.
Amazing build by the way!!!!
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