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Ado
05-18-2008, 03:50 PM
Just got a pic from a cruise we did here in Toronto and thought I'd share it :)

I totally forgot that you guys asked for some pics of the engine so I'll be getting those to ya soon :D

Ado

840rod
05-18-2008, 04:06 PM
Incredibly nice... very very...

Yo,
Rod

JimmyBones
05-18-2008, 04:18 PM
Nice!

Koizumi
05-18-2008, 04:32 PM
Wow. Love the body kit.

840rod
05-18-2008, 04:53 PM
CSi front ... ACS rear and side?

Yo

Auraraptor
05-18-2008, 04:59 PM
What is the front? :confused

Koizumi
05-18-2008, 05:03 PM
The front isn't CSi. Maybe a customized CSi nose with the little side holes cut in?

8eights
05-19-2008, 03:39 AM
Front looks like Zeemax.

1chiban
05-19-2008, 03:40 AM
Yes, it is Zeemax. the ZM8 widebody kit is my secret desire... 4000k anyone?

Auraraptor
05-19-2008, 05:46 AM
Yes, it is Zeemax. the ZM8 widebody kit is my secret desire... 4000k anyone?

Zeemax standard not wide body I take it. Is even the standard front end hyper expensive? :confused

1chiban
05-19-2008, 06:19 AM
yes, it's standard, I was just saying that I want the wide kit. The front valence is like 317$ or something.

Toy72
05-19-2008, 01:19 PM
Dude...:buttrock

liilpa09
05-19-2008, 01:21 PM
looks awesome man

Auraraptor
05-19-2008, 02:45 PM
yes, it's standard, I was just saying that I want the wide kit. The front valence is like 317$ or something.
Where can one buy it (Standard, not widebody)? I tried googling, but failed...epically.

Koizumi
05-19-2008, 03:17 PM
Ahhh, now I notice that it has a Zeemax front. I've never seen a detailed pic of the Zeemax front without the added splitters. The rear trunk trim is ok, though it would look better if it was molded into the trunk.

Sadly, it appears that the only source is direct from Zeemax UK. Damn shame, too, as the Zeemax standard bodykit is great. I like the front/side splitters & the rear window trim a lot. When armed with big $$$, there are no obstacles! More money, more folly!

http://www.zeemax.com/

Auraraptor
05-19-2008, 04:38 PM
Ahhh, now I notice that it has a Zeemax front. I've never seen a detailed pic of the Zeemax front without the added splitters. The rear trunk trim is ok, though it would look better if it was molded into the trunk.

Sadly, it appears that the only source is direct from Zeemax UK. Damn shame, too, as the Zeemax standard bodykit is great. I like the front/side splitters & the rear window trim a lot. When armed with big $$$, there are no obstacles! More money, more folly!

http://www.zeemax.com/

Rear window trim? I don't see it. :(

The mirrors look different too. Not like standard CSi spec ones at all...

Koizumi
05-19-2008, 06:03 PM
Rear window trim? I don't see it. :(

The mirrors look different too. Not like standard CSi spec ones at all...


The mirrors on the lovely canadian Dinan 8 look like ACS mirrors to me.

Rane has got the rear window trim piece. Looks nice.

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3111/7e31ss3uw7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Auraraptor
05-19-2008, 06:42 PM
Dear Sir,

Many thanks for your email.

Costs:

Front Bumper £295.00.
Packing & Delivery to nearest Port: £325.00.

Total: £620.00 GBP

We accept Credit cards but charge 3% of total as Credit Card Fee.

or

Payment by bank transfer in pounds sterling to:

Zeemax International Design Mail Order Limited
Barclays Bank PLC
56 High Street
Watton
Norfolk
IP25 6AF
United Kingdom

sort code 20-28-20

Account Number : 9000 4987

Swift Code BARC GB 22

INTERNATIONAL BANKING NUMBER:
IBAN GB24 BARC 20 28 20 9000 4987

Upon receipt of funds we shall process your order. We have the parts in stock and can ship immediately.

If you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.

regards
Barryzeemax (admin@zeemax.com)

Koizumi
05-19-2008, 07:31 PM
The price of cool ain't cheap. Best nose in my book.

Auraraptor
05-19-2008, 07:38 PM
The price of cool ain't cheap. Best nose in my book.
I am very torn between it and the RD front end. I am also flirting with the idea of a CSi front end with custom projector fogs added.

Koizumi
05-19-2008, 08:11 PM
I was also toying with the idea of custom fogs, too. There is an RF member with an 8 with the full ACS kit that 'inspired' me in respects to custom fogs. Not sure if I'm going to do it now though as I am waiting for Laszlo's custom Mesh Grill to arrive in the mail. TerryY has the RD front I think. The Zeemax kit its the nicest I think. Especially with the side & front splitters. Maybe one day I'll go for it, but more upgrades under the hood first for me.

Cheers

1chiban
05-19-2008, 08:26 PM
yeah, I spoke to Barry as well. They used to have a US Zeemax *certified* shop in Ohio or something, and if I remember it was cheaper. When I went to zeemax.com a year ago it was there so maybe they don't do that anymore.

David, I totally agree. The thing about the Zeemax kit is that it CAN be molded into the trunk and personally if you're going to go the whole 9, go for the wide body kit as the possibility of fully customizing it the way you want is entirely up to you. Then again, it's all personal preference.

I don't know if any of you noticed <.<... Europe has a grip of things offered that I wish were availible locally (at least within the US.)

Cheers,
Thomas

RANE2001
05-19-2008, 08:41 PM
I have it molded into the trunk and also have the rear window spoiler from Zeemax. If I had that white Dinan twin turbo I would do the widebody in a heart beat Let me know if you ever want to sell it :D

1chiban
05-19-2008, 08:55 PM
I have it molded into the trunk and also have the rear window spoiler from Zeemax. If I had that white Dinan twin turbo I would do the widebody in a heart beat Let me know if you ever want to sell it :D

I think you and I are of the same mold, my friend.

Wuffer
05-19-2008, 09:04 PM
TerryY has a Wings West lower front bumper - not an RD.

Koizumi
05-19-2008, 09:11 PM
Thanks Wuffer, now I remember. The Wings West front is certainly unusual.

Cheers

PS. The Zeemax widebody kit is amazing. I would have to find an excellent bodyshop though, to do the rear quarter panels correctly.

Auraraptor
05-20-2008, 10:03 PM
Thanks Wuffer, now I remember. The Wings West front is certainly unusual.

Cheers

PS. The Zeemax widebody kit is amazing. I would have to find an excellent bodyshop though, to do the rear quarter panels correctly.

I have to give him credit for being different. It is nice we have all these options however. I think I might go with a RD front for my 8. It is the most subtle of all the various options.

hipshot
05-21-2008, 02:12 AM
I was wondering. My bmw rip off artist..I mean dealer can get me the chip for the engine and tranny for 450, with 3 hrs install time.
Is that a fair price?
Should I invest in Kbars roll bars also at the same time?

1chiban
05-21-2008, 03:26 AM
I was wondering. My bmw rip off artist..I mean dealer can get me the chip for the engine and tranny for 450, with 3 hrs install time.
Is that a fair price?
Should I invest in Kbars roll bars also at the same time?


are you talking about a stock chip? a tuned chip? because that's exactly what DINAN charges for both of their chips installed.