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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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I know its too CR type for some of you guys but you have to admit that its talented...

Ive always wanted a fastback miata....




Old Feb 6, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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bondorific!!!
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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Me too but it's still too early to tell how well it will come out; still, you have to handed it to the Autonexion guys for coming up with new stuff for miatas.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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it's looking pretty good, but i fear the final product is going to look odd. but for a TT car, should be butterz.


btw, finally an address 16601, anyone know what street that is on lots o' parts in the garage.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Yea, thats a nice NSX in the garage!
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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Man I hope the final product ends up with the same quality (at least seen from the photos) as his other products. I'm excited... I want it...
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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I've loved the idea of that thing since day one. I only wish he would just make it a full replacement top. I bet he could make the whole thing and sell it for the same price people pay for the stock one.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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i like it, i'd want one that the back half opened up hatchback style and was attatched to the trunk lid so you could actually use your trunk or access whe battery
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Mach929
i like it, i'd want one that the back half opened up hatchback style and was attatched to the trunk lid so you could actually use your trunk or access whe battery
evidently he's designing it so that the trunk is still usable.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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944'ish... Rx7'ish...
It's either going to be hideous... or look so good I'd give a nut for one.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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i think its hot I want it!!
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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is that ALL bondo? If so, it'll crack. Fiberglass underneath, right?

Gimme your NSX
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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Looks good. If they sold a kit like that for my 99 I'd probably buy it. That looks mean.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SloS13
is that ALL bondo? If so, it'll crack. Fiberglass underneath, right?

Gimme your NSX
I think the bondo is only for sculpting purposes until the final mold is made from FG
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Adds a ton of weight but the aero would be really good.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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i can see how you could make one semi-light and a hatchback
"im tellin ya i have ideas in my head" in cramers voice
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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I've been watching the progress on this too. I think it looks good, hopefully it's not too heavy.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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cr.net ftw

too bad most of us on CR are too poor to afford a soft top, let alone a hartop lol
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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Actually, I like it... Something about the rear could be changed but I have always liked the Miata Coupe... I think it'd look cool on my '99.

Mark
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Originally Posted by Markp
Actually, I like it... Something about the rear could be changed but I have always liked the Miata Coupe... I think it'd look cool on my '99.

Mark
Yes, to me it has to do with the width where it meets the back of the car. I find that part too narrow but I do like the concept.

I also agree with neo; he should make a complete hardtop in FG to substitute the original one. For some reason I've never liked my car's hardtop.



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