jalopnik article: Here's What It's Like To Own A Crazy Rare Mitsubishi 3000GT

[j2k4]

I thought we all agreed (or at least MOST of us agreed) that the 1g r/t sides were off-putting, because the lower edge of the "vent" isn't parallel to the skirt...

I think that was just you and me, Carlos.

That's still "MOST", though.

Gotta be 2G 3K sides.

[IPD]

Not saying that the TT side skirts don't need tweaking, but how badly the vent not being parallel would should up is also a product of what color you have. With black (like I have), doesn't make a huge difference so it works. That said, yes I would love for the vents on them to basically be upside down so that the flat/parallel side would be on the bottom. To put a nearly matching mini vent would probably require something like a NACA duct. Wonder if the SMIC vent next to the fog light could be covered with fiberglass and then a NACA duct installed on the side that would reach it.

I would love to see someone photomock it up. it would be best on a white car though, just so the details up front show up better.

[stealthee]

I thought we all agreed (or at least MOST of us agreed) that the 1g r/t sides were off-putting, because the lower edge of the "vent" isn't parallel to the skirt. Plus, I'd have NO IDEA how to put a matching piece in the front bumper's sides. The "mini vent" on the front bumper is one thing the 1g 3k did very, very right.

It's just you. I love the way the vents are shaped in the 1G rt.

[IPD]

They're really not bad. I do think the 2g 3k sides "flow" better with the body though.

[GTOJOE]

91 > 97 > 99 > 94 But the hoop is shit if you ask me. Combat wing only looks good on the 99 shape. All other models look best with the AA wing.

[IPD]

Combat wing looks pretty good on a stock 1g 3k. Better, imho, than on the 99.

[AdamVR4]

I loved the article and vast majority of the comments. It's refreshing to see people appreciate these cars. Thanks for sharing. Did anyone in the comments ask which comparable cars have better interiors? I think it's tough to top.

[GTOJOE]

Combat wing looks pretty good on a stock 1g 3k. Better, imho, than on the 99.

You just became Scotty's best friend. Everyone gives him shit for putting a combat wing on his 1st gen

[IPD]

You just became Scotty's best friend. Everyone gives him shit for putting a combat wing on his 1st gen

If it HAS to be on a 3/s, that's where I'd put it. Still prefer the 91-96 3k wings though.

[Emilie@GZP]

I thought we all agreed (or at least MOST of us agreed) that the 1g r/t sides were off-putting, because the lower edge of the "vent" isn't parallel to the skirt. Plus, I'd have NO IDEA how to put a matching piece in the front bumper's sides. The "mini vent" on the front bumper is one thing the 1g 3k did very, very right.

I'm pretty sure you're in the minority with that opinion... Not sure where you're getting this "MOST of us" from.