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Old 12-28-2010, 10:00 AM
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good job! and yeah looks alot better with the black in the back now! and hey are u putting a grill on the sides 2 or just the middle? i forgot already..lol
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Old 12-28-2010, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Rigoherrera
good job! and yeah looks alot better with the black in the back now! and hey are u putting a grill on the sides 2 or just the middle? i forgot already..lol
Hi, thank you Yes, it looks with black way better.
I will do that on the both sides too, but a bit later

@all: Every little steps are now updated in the 1st comment of me
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Old 12-28-2010, 10:17 AM
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That looks great man, I can't wait to see what it looks like when you get it back in and get the new fogs.
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Old 12-29-2010, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Dirt_Nasty
That looks great man, I can't wait to see what it looks like when you get it back in and get the new fogs.
Thank you thank you

Update:

Mazda logo:
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...55cc4f36c1ceff
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...a29854a6744b51

Montage:

http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...2ea6844d4e7008
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...0019aa85449ccd

The two hook is usable too:

http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...dc3032277ec908
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Old 12-29-2010, 07:58 AM
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Better pics:

http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...f0ff7b8ae1b6df
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...c0ecbc5f1d59d6
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...f36e9ebe9df2a7
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...fd3e540f00a795
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...c887f677d4f5ab
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...3fa048b9f60b02
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...and a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-124ohZyPaU
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Old 12-29-2010, 08:16 AM
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Turned out great. Nice work
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Old 12-29-2010, 08:19 AM
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looks sick man
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Old 12-29-2010, 08:23 AM
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Thank you very much guys

I tested it at 200 kph (ca. 125 mph) and it works great. The contruction is really massiv.
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Old 12-29-2010, 08:28 AM
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i really like the way this looks awesome job
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Old 12-29-2010, 08:28 AM
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Really innovative. Your grill makes the 8 look like a totally different car. Nice work!
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Old 12-29-2010, 11:02 AM
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I like it you did a really good job
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Old 12-29-2010, 11:17 AM
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good job man
long journey with a surprising ending
well done!
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Old 12-29-2010, 11:19 AM
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Daaaaaammmmnnn! =O That's pretty awesome. Haven't been following this, I just happened to run across it but that's really cool looking. Props, bro.
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Old 12-29-2010, 01:04 PM
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Nice work man. i have been following your thread... few members were bit sceptical at the start .... you did a good job
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Old 12-29-2010, 01:09 PM
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Many many thanks for your kind comments guys. I'm really happy. The 2 sides i will hopefully do faster. I keep you updated ;-)
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Old 12-31-2010, 03:52 AM
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Niceeee... The mazda logo did suit well after u have painted them... Greatz job bro !!!
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Originally Posted by Blacknightz
Niceeee... The mazda logo did suit well after u have painted them... Greatz job bro !!!
Thank you

a little OT:

gasoline cap with carbon vinyl:

http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...dcb61407ee7e75
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...5f8fdb7bdd0164

before:

http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...30af95afd612bf
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Old 01-01-2011, 01:45 PM
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nice, i really look how that gas cap looks!
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Old 01-01-2011, 02:52 PM
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DAMNzzzz... and now i cant stop staring at ur fuel cap !
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Old 01-02-2011, 11:09 AM
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Gotta admit, looks great man, good work! So how bout I hire you to fab me up a nice gauge pod for the S2 8's hehe
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Old 01-02-2011, 11:33 AM
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awesome job. Was very skeptical at first, but came out looking great in the end. Well done.
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Old 01-02-2011, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by paimon.soror
Gotta admit, looks great man, good work! So how bout I hire you to fab me up a nice gauge pod for the S2 8's hehe
Hmm, i would buy a welding shield like this (only the under half needed): http://www.usinenouvelle.com/industr...00110546-4.jpg

Thanks guys!
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Why would you need that?
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It came out pretty nice in the end! It still isn't my cup of tea but you dead a great job!
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