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Old 01-15-2008, 08:47 PM
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http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/537134196.html

"No leaks, engine is perfect with no mods"
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not that bad...
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Old 01-15-2008, 08:51 PM
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its ok, the kit isnt my favorite, but the interior looks pretty sweet, i vote no rice
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Old 01-15-2008, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jamessicat25
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/537134196.html

"No leaks, engine is perfect with no mods"
Quote from this guy
"Would be willing to trade for an: is300, bmw 325i or any 3 series, scion tc, a4, hybrid toyota, mazda 3 or rx8, wrx, evo, mini cooper, acura rsx, infiniti g35 sedan or coupe. Car should be in good condition!"

Is he asking too much or is it just me?
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Old 01-15-2008, 08:59 PM
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He is asking for much. Cars not that bad tho. Change those tails, body kit a little (atleast the front bumper), and get rid of that spoiler and it won't be half bad.
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Old 01-15-2008, 08:59 PM
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spoiler comes off.. i wish i can do that to my tc
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Old 01-15-2008, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jamessicat25
spoiler comes off.. i wish i can do that to my tc
i dont have a ped. anymore
but now i do have a odd fitting cf hatch (like all other hatches for the tc)
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Old 01-15-2008, 09:33 PM
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taillights, the supra looking front end, and the wing should come off. then, i'll kinda like it. looks well put together.
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i think the tails go with the theme of the car.
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Old 01-16-2008, 12:56 AM
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looks good except for some of that aluminum mesh inside, I'd drive the wheels off of it, its nicely put together and thats alot nicer kit then the rest of the ones posted here 1 painted 2 not tore up, 3 matches the car!
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Old 01-16-2008, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by jamessicat25
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/537134196.html

"No leaks, engine is perfect with no mods"
I vote rice because there's all the add ons, but no power mods. At the same time...it's a beautiful show car.
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Old 01-16-2008, 01:55 AM
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I believe it was built for show, not go



so in your mind my box thats built for show, is rice because its got no go but its all show?
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Old 01-16-2008, 02:03 AM
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That's the definition of rice! Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancements (R.I.C.E.)! Do you not see that huge wing? How about the wings on the front kit? Those are rice!
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Old 01-16-2008, 02:17 AM
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maybe so, but at the time, late 90's there weren't many kits out for cars, and from what I read I bet the body was done in the 90's and the interior after, either way I'd drive it to a show or work
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Old 01-16-2008, 02:28 AM
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I am not saying I wouldn't drive it, but at the same time I wouldn't because it's a beautiful show car.
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Old 01-16-2008, 02:40 AM
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show car or not, I'd drive the wheels off of it, look at mine, it had a kit, and will again, and I drive it every day, just because is a show car doesn't mean I'm not gonna drive it like I stole it
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Old 01-16-2008, 05:30 AM
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I vote no rice. That car is put together very well, and with a few changes previously mentioned, would make a good show car. And as with any Honda, engine mods are not hard to find.
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Old 01-16-2008, 05:41 AM
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I also vote no rice. Lose the wing and tails, and I like it. Cleanly put together, no fitment issues. The painted steering wheel is a tad much though.
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Old 01-16-2008, 12:22 PM
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Everyone keeps saying lose this and lose that and it would be fine. Then what is it now without taking anything off? Would it happen to be...rice?
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Old 01-16-2008, 12:56 PM
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i'd say rice because he made it look "fast"
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