rotr's new front end, THE FIRST IN AMERICA! haha

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May 14, 2009 | 09:25 AM

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Rotr8

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Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg

Hmm... mixed feelings on the z06 inlet

Its a plus that it's actually functional though

yeah the Z06 style inlet is something that wond be there right away thats later down the road, but the grill mod is a must...

May 14, 2009 | 09:33 AM

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that thing is gonna be sexy, congrats rotr, cant wait to see it on

May 14, 2009 | 06:35 PM

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What?!?! That is gonna look nice! I applaud for your creativeness and willingness to chop up a brand new bumper!

May 14, 2009 | 07:33 PM

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cant wait till its finished man, there is a difference between personalized and custom and i believe your would be the latter

May 14, 2009 | 09:33 PM

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gundarx

Hummmmm...

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Wow, congrats and props for having the nerves to modify it!

May 14, 2009 | 09:50 PM

#31

Ever Hernandez

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Its' gonna look clean..

May 14, 2009 | 10:10 PM

#32

Rotr8

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here it is unsheathed,,,,

May 15, 2009 | 01:53 AM

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i should have kept the bumper myself, lol

May 15, 2009 | 06:30 AM

#34

Rotr8

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yeah you should have I have to say, that all my photoshops and modding plans were before actually seeing the bumper in person, now Im not so sure I want to mod it...

May 15, 2009 | 07:49 AM

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RA-Eight

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I think your idea to improve the "heavy undercut upper lip," as you called it, would make it look perfect. The Z06 opening would be a bonus.

May 15, 2009 | 09:30 AM

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Rotr8

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yeha The grill opening is goin to be done, I just have to figure out if I want to do it or have the bodyshop do it, and risk something being lost in translation...

May 15, 2009 | 09:38 AM

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Rotr8

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original overhang lip...

and moded, subtle but much better than the overhang lip...

May 15, 2009 | 05:27 PM

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That is going to be one sick *** front end

May 15, 2009 | 05:42 PM

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Rotr8

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Just wait til its matched with the fenders I built specifically for the kit, hint hint...

May 15, 2009 | 06:34 PM

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Looks hawt!

May 15, 2009 | 06:39 PM

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you should build me a set of fenders too... lol and are they wider?

May 15, 2009 | 06:40 PM

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U made the opening bigger? (2nd pic)
Hmm...

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May 15, 2009 | 08:55 PM

#43

Rotr8

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yes I made the opening taller, to negate the over hang of the sidewall that was designed into the bumper. Like I said before subtle but an improvement...

May 15, 2009 | 08:55 PM

#44

Rotr8

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SiLVeRE8

you should build me a set of fenders too... lol and are they wider?

Nope, just unique...

May 15, 2009 | 09:16 PM

#45

2tone

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sweet dude!!

the inlet is 100% best front end i've seen for the 8. it looks so much more aggressive but still clean...

May 15, 2009 | 10:24 PM

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Wow that looks great. Very subtle but very nice improvement. I really like how you smothed the raised edges around the openings.

Surprised no one commented on the cooling mod in this pic

May 15, 2009 | 10:44 PM

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Rotr8

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Thanks. yeah, thats ok thats all about functionin fact Im going to be painting it high temp black,,, more stealth,,,

May 15, 2009 | 10:46 PM

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Now I just need a new piece of Mesh anyone know where I can get it, or anywhere that stcks universal meshes... I looked a couple years ago and found nothing for my MR2...

May 15, 2009 | 10:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rotr8

Now I just need a new piece of Mesh anyone know where I can get it, or anywhere that stcks universal meshes... I looked a couple years ago and found nothing for my MR2...

http://www.customcargrilles.com

go to universal grille mesh on the left...they have all kinds of options and come powder coated too if you want.