Rear WHeel Covers???

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Rear WHeel Covers???

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There was a member who had rear wheel covers, it kinda resembled the honda hybrid car,,, i kinda liked it, but cant seem to find out who it was , anyone have pics or know who had them?
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i believe that was fowljesse

check out his worklog for pics
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JWMX3 wrote:i believe that was fowljesse
That would be him, check the link, page 2 / 3http://www.mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=63008 :D
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:) I'm flattered. I would still have them, but some of the curbs here are really high, and I broke 2 on the passenger's side, parallel parking, and didn't feel like making another.
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I think you should make some more... makes the car look all futuristic and stuff
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id be interested in buying some,
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not feeling it, are you trying to recreate a Cadillac :freak: or something
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My brother had that car; 496ci!
I made mine in an obsession with gas mileage, and grew to like the way the looked. I think they go well with the lines of the car, and I averaged 35mph hwy, getting up to 36mpg with the OEM tranny, and 2.5L engine.
nlsolja, I wish I had time to make a set for you, or even me. The MazdaSpeed sideskirts were a big part of the project, since they made it possible to clear the wheels. I made a template out of carboard, and got some plastic from a specialty place, wrapping the plastic underneath a couple inches, bending them with a hair dryer. This made it bow out a little in the middle of the span, for more room. I will make another set when I get a chance.
I couldn't believe I never got a negative comment about them... at the drags, meets, wherever. However, i did get alot of positive ones :)
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Those wheel covers are for hybrids such as the Prius and EV1
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Hoodzy wrote:Those wheel covers are for hybrids such as the Prius and EV1
You're correct. They made them for the same reason I did, and many other people who enjoy saving gas money.
'93 GS - P&P DE w/ ZE exh. cams/ pistns, KLG4 IM, 65mm TB, MSnS, Phenos, K&N RAI, UDP, Grnd wires, rear batt, filld MM, torq strt, TWM short shftr, Exedy, Lng tube hdrs 2.5" Side exhaust, H&R sprngs, Poly bushngs, strutbars, Alum. crss mmber&tiebar, 22mm swybar, solid links, Direzzas, leather int, Alpine 9805 stereo & alrm, keyless entry, 10 Boston Accoustics spkrs, Prjectrs, Blaster2, CF hood, FG hatch, Lexan
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If you wanna save gas money get one of these! And for the love of design don't add on well covers.

It gets 110mpg and is a hybrid!

http://www.core77.com/blog/events/detro ... 3.asp#more
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Speaking of design; The MX-3 was designed with rear wheel covers! So, for the love of design; Go for it.
'93 GS - P&P DE w/ ZE exh. cams/ pistns, KLG4 IM, 65mm TB, MSnS, Phenos, K&N RAI, UDP, Grnd wires, rear batt, filld MM, torq strt, TWM short shftr, Exedy, Lng tube hdrs 2.5" Side exhaust, H&R sprngs, Poly bushngs, strutbars, Alum. crss mmber&tiebar, 22mm swybar, solid links, Direzzas, leather int, Alpine 9805 stereo & alrm, keyless entry, 10 Boston Accoustics spkrs, Prjectrs, Blaster2, CF hood, FG hatch, Lexan
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fowljesse wrote:Speaking of design; The MX-3 was designed with rear wheel covers! So, for the love of design; Go for it.
prove it
http://www.cardomain.com/id/hoodzy13" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.id-studio.ca" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.behance.net/CollinH" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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It was one of the original sketches like this one: http://www.mx-3.com/history/concept-01.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; but I can't find it. Maybe Mooneggs, or one of the oldschoolers has a copy. As of now, I can't prove it :shrug:
'93 GS - P&P DE w/ ZE exh. cams/ pistns, KLG4 IM, 65mm TB, MSnS, Phenos, K&N RAI, UDP, Grnd wires, rear batt, filld MM, torq strt, TWM short shftr, Exedy, Lng tube hdrs 2.5" Side exhaust, H&R sprngs, Poly bushngs, strutbars, Alum. crss mmber&tiebar, 22mm swybar, solid links, Direzzas, leather int, Alpine 9805 stereo & alrm, keyless entry, 10 Boston Accoustics spkrs, Prjectrs, Blaster2, CF hood, FG hatch, Lexan
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fowljesse wrote:It was one of the original sketches like this one: http://www.mx-3.com/history/concept-01.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; but I can't find it. Maybe Mooneggs, or one of the oldschoolers has a copy. As of now, I can't prove it :shrug:
I wish they went with the vents on the hood and how low the car is to the ground :lol:
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