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Old 11-03-2008, 04:06 PM
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Posted some new pictures of a shop car at SEMA, I can't decide whether I hate it or not, but I have to admit this car made the fastback crap look half-way decent.





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Not my cup of tea, but I wonder if there is any go with all that show?

I do like the NB coupe.

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I like it.

What's that front bumper?
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The front bumper are apparently part of his new widebody kit which includes the skirts, fenders, front bumper, etc...

As for the "go" he said he "ran out of time for the turbo install" so at least he's thought about positive pressure
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it looks great when he makes sure the end product lines up good.
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I think that is the first time 15" wheels have looked too small on an NA.

At least I assume they're 15s.
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Looks like a 944 and a 350z had a baby. Reminds me of a Liger, which is pretty much the best animal ever.
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I like it...
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I dig it.. wonder if the top still comes off
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The shape of the top looks hideous and out of place. The factory hardtop had the correct shape and looked like it belonged. This, not so much. Just looks like part of a ricers ill fitting body kit, all it needed was to be done in grey primer to complete the look.
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Originally Posted by jayc72
The shape of the top looks hideous and out of place. The factory hardtop had the correct shape and looked like it belonged. This, not so much. Just looks like part of a ricers ill fitting body kit, all it needed was to be done in grey primer to complete the look.

you should have seen what his production models of that fastback look like
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Originally Posted by Braineack
you should have seen what his production models of that fastback look like
According to him....they're al the same, it's just that all the people that bought them don't know what they're doig or how to fit the top... either he's full of **** or has a really stupid clientele, or both...
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i like it, somewhat

the huge tire height and the extended rear fenders definitely give it a 944 look
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I hate the fastback ****. Its like comparing the old c5 to the FRC c5. Short window = god.



the short winder rules.
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The rear quarter windows need to be bigger (not possible with the seam) or eliminated altogether. It looks a lot like a 1st gen RX7 with a body kit.
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Originally Posted by KPLAFIN
Posted some new pictures of a shop car at SEMA, I can't decide whether I hate it or not, but I have to admit this car made the fastback crap look half-way decent.




Discuss....

B. A. S. F. ... We dont make the car, we make it go faster.
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i also dig it
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Originally Posted by Saml01
B. A. S. F. ... We dont make the car, we make it go faster.



Tole the words from my mouth..
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fit does look WAY better than the other ones I've seen.
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