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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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looking for feedback on the new look

couple driveway pics
just wondering what everyone thinks



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really thinking about going with a cf trunk
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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if cf trunk means getting rid of that spoiler, then yes, please, get it.

i don't care for the rear mud flap aero flares, but the sides and front is nice. wheels look good too.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Yeah I second that, the rear flaps aren't doing it for me, but the rest looks pretty good.

I don't mind the spoiler as it is... thinking a CF trunk might help finish the look.

Definitely do something with those rear flaps, they look very unfinished just hanging out in midair like that.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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I have that splitter on order (+1). I like the wheels (+1). I don't like CF on a black car (-1). As for the rear splitter/canards, I don't see how they help any at that angle (-1).

Be careful when you ask for a opinion on cosmetics here. People are brutally honest. Opinions vary. If you like it, do it.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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lose the painted factory tow hook.

The front of your car looks nice.. like a girl at a bar at closing time

The back of your car looks like what that same girl really looks like at 7am when you've sobered up.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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^^ LOL !!!!!!!
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Please take those rear flaps off now they look like some bolt on ricer mod...Other than that it's not too bad.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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it looks good just dont like that spoiler or the mud flaps
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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I'm not diggin' the "murdered out" look. Looks dull, needs a little contrast.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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^..............I'd agree, WTF is up with those mudflap/canard looking things?
Don't care for the spoiler either, but other than that..........looks good!

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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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I like the hood, but the rest of the kit is too much for me. Just my opinion though.

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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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me like it
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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Yo those rear Flares are dope!

My friend steve has them...

They are Re Amemiya



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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 12:13 AM
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Looks pretty good; agree with CF on black not being my thing. Wing looks a bit out of place with that kit.
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 12:24 AM
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yea those looks nice on a red, don't really match on a black car thou
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 12:30 AM
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like the time you put into it but like someone said there is no contrast and ive never liked the carbon on black look. I would go with a carbon trunk but then loose the spoiler or paint the top of the trunk black and keep the carbon from the top of the tail lights down following the trunk body line.
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 12:36 AM
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I love it especially the rims, but that spoiler and those rear flares r just an eye sore
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 02:18 AM
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Love re-amemiya!
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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That wing is R-Majic...
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 11:55 AM
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CF on black can look good if done right. I think the issue here is the sum of parts do not necessarily flow together.
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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I think its the fact that your car is black. All your CF parts don't stand out as much. If your car was white, I believe you would have a lot of different responses.
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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IMO part of the issue is the black wheels because hey pull out the darker colors in the CF. Also the rear is sitting up too high and nothing flows from the rear.
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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While RE-Amemiya stuff is race proven, it usually is kinda ugly. Maybe if you had the matching hang-off-the-side-of-the-car sideskirts... maybe. So I'd do something different with the rear skirts.

I'm not crazy about the wheels either.

I don't mind the R-Magic wing, and I think I'd stick with the regular trunk, not crazy about CF trunks.

Overall, I think it looks pretty good though. I think the biggest thing that's hurting you is the horrible picture quality. A photoshoot with a good camera would get more possitive comments.
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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thanks for all the input from everyone, even the harsh comments

i know ppl have differing opinions for cosmetics but this definitly gave me some things to think about
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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smoke the clear corners, it would go better with the cars look
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