View Full Version : Let Summer Begin: Boston Shots


learycd
05-10-2010, 05:47 PM
So i decided to give the 8 a wash, considering the weather is getting nice up here in boston, took a few pictures as well. you can see me hard at work. anyways, also have a number of pictures from last summer i never posted. Let me know what you think!


http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/DSCN1430.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/DSCN1429.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/DSCN1428.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/DSCN1425.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/DSCN1421.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/DSCN1420.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/DSCN1419.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/DSCN1432.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/DSCN1418.jpg



Last summers shots:
(before removal of pinstripe)



http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/highlands/DSC_0359.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/highlands/DSC_0344.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/highlands/DSC_0351.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/highlands/DSC_0316.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/highlands/DSC_0293.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/highlands/DSC_0260.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/highlands/DSC_0266.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/learycd/highlands/DSC_0275.jpg

adamwzl
05-11-2010, 07:17 AM
very nice looks clean. Glad you took off the pin stripe.

altspace
05-11-2010, 07:26 AM
Nice! I need to get my car into Boston for some city shots.

learycd
05-11-2010, 08:54 AM
^^^they are finally paving the awful parts of comm ave, its very nice!

thanks guys

learycd
05-13-2010, 09:22 PM
based on these pictures, i was wondering what you guys thought about 25mm wheel spacers?

i know my offset isnt perfect, i just love these wheels. thanks

2tone
05-13-2010, 09:37 PM
def need spacers, not sure i'd go w/ 25 though. look up 9krmps in san antonio. i forget what spacers he has but he made the stock wheels look super mean. i wish i had done that and saved myself a grand on new rims!!

learycd
05-13-2010, 09:39 PM
thanks, i'll def take a look, i just did the math on the wheels and their offset and it looks like im 6 ish mm shallow from stock. i figure that a 10 mm might not be as agressive as id like, so maybe somewhere inbetween?

2tone
05-13-2010, 09:45 PM
if you're 6mm IN from stock? then 10mm spacers would be a good start. maybe 15 for a better look, i guess it just depends on how close to flush you want. the car looks great, so personally just SOME spacers would help, i don't think you need to go with 20 or 25, personally, although i'm sure that would look good too.

learycd
05-13-2010, 09:48 PM
^^^ noooooo 6 ish MM not inches!

Thanks man, the offset has just kinda been bothering me lately, but im hesitant because the car sees the track.

mscamp02
05-13-2010, 09:59 PM
cool location, looking good

2tone
05-13-2010, 10:13 PM
^^^ noooooo 6 ish MM not inches!

Thanks man, the offset has just kinda been bothering me lately, but im hesitant because the car sees the track.

ha ha, no i know you were saying 6mm, i meant 6mm IN from stock, not inches. edited my post :naughty:

willnordacgreen1211
05-13-2010, 10:36 PM
how did you tint your taillights so lightly?? ive been wanting to do mine just like that for a while but i dont want to fuck it up and them turn out too dark

XDEEDUBBX
05-13-2010, 10:40 PM
not too shabby. But a little less camera tilting.

learycd
05-13-2010, 10:40 PM
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=148351

35% percent tint, either precut or just sheets, hairdryer, and ALOT of patience

learycd
05-13-2010, 10:41 PM
not too shabby. But a little less camera tilting.

JDM lean with the camera in the hand! :dunno:

supergoat
05-13-2010, 10:46 PM
Angled shots make me dizzy. :(

But the car looks great!!

willnordacgreen1211
05-13-2010, 10:50 PM
shit so you actually used film tint? very good job!

learycd
05-13-2010, 10:56 PM
yeah, used it on my corners, 3rd brake light, tails, and whatever else i could get my hands on :lol:

its not too bad to work with once you get the hang of it, but the curves of the tails are a bitch

dntsan
05-14-2010, 01:16 AM
just wondering where did you get those colored rotary accents?

Easy_E1
05-14-2010, 01:54 AM
Car is looking nice.

tiltmode43
05-14-2010, 02:29 AM
^^^ noooooo 6 ish MM not inches!

Thanks man, the offset has just kinda been bothering me lately, but im hesitant because the car sees the track.

Don't worry, relatively small spacers won't affect handling to a discernible degree.

Car looks good, simple and clean, keep it up :icon_tup:

learycd
05-14-2010, 10:18 AM
thanks guys, i appreciate the comments. got a few more plans for her this summer...stay tuned

just wondering where did you get those colored rotary accents?

they are the regular metallic ones, just looks white in the low light!

9krpmrx8
05-14-2010, 10:29 AM
Nice ride man!!! I miss Boston.

Spacers would set it off. I just ran a 300 mile run with 27 other 8's on my 25mm spacers and the car actually seemed to handle better. We will find out soon on the track just how they perform :)

TonyHalo
05-14-2010, 12:44 PM
White is so sexy ! And I love your rims ! Really nice car man :icon_tup::icon_tup:

(and nice avatar btw :rolleyes:)

learycd
05-14-2010, 12:51 PM
Nice ride man!!! I miss Boston.

Spacers would set it off. I just ran a 300 mile run with 27 other 8's on my 25mm spacers and the car actually seemed to handle better. We will find out soon on the track just how they perform :)

awesome, are you lowered on the 25 mm spacers? cause i am 6 mm in from stock right now, so i dont wanna rub

White is so sexy ! And I love your rims ! Really nice car man :icon_tup::icon_tup:

(and nice avatar btw :rolleyes:)

thanks! i just looked at your pictures, they are awesome too, very clean 8. i just need some skirts and a more agressive lip (maybe CF?)

9krpmrx8
05-14-2010, 01:26 PM
Yeah I am lowered on Tein S tech's. Rubs very slightly on very weird entrances and exits but you can't even tell where it's rubbing you just hear quick rub noise and that is rare since I am used to driving lowered cars so I avoid tough entrances. Some 20 MM spacers would be legit on your car.

TonyHalo
05-14-2010, 03:35 PM
thanks! i just looked at your pictures, they are awesome too, very clean 8. i just need some skirts and a more agressive lip (maybe CF?)

Thanks ! :)

I think you should first put wheel spacers as 9krpmrx8 told you and some window tint, these will give a more agressive look :icon_tup: And if you want to, change the spoiler for a thiner one, once again to sharpen the car line and give a race look !

Then you should add chrome exhaust finishers to highlight the exhaust because the white colour tends to darken it, and maybe black fender strakes :wavey:

learycd
05-14-2010, 05:16 PM
yeah those are some good ideas, expect i hate chrome, not my thing!

9k, whered you pick up the spacers? im assuming u went with the hubcentric ebiach pro spacers