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c$v RX8
03-07-2004, 01:44 PM
Well, at the least, I believe I am the first to post pictures of my car in forum group. I have all the components except for the rear splitter and the side-views. I decided I would wait for the parts. So, I will eventually get them, but I just don't know when.

FYI, I installed all the parts myself. Since I am a "perfectionist," this job was extremely difficult. But, I am definitely available to provide any pointers if any of you decided to purchase this wonderful kit.

And...Let me say...this kit adds about 100 more horses to my titanium bullet. :D

c$v RX8
03-07-2004, 01:47 PM
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rotarygod
03-07-2004, 04:05 PM
Nice!!! What part of town do you live in?

c$v RX8
03-07-2004, 07:09 PM
I live on the Southeast side of Houston, in Pearland.

TracerRX-8
03-07-2004, 08:53 PM
I like it! What kind of modifications to the motor are made to get 100 more hp? That has to be a huge kick in the pants with 100 more hp.

rotarygod
03-08-2004, 02:33 AM
Originally posted by TracerRX-8
I like it! What kind of modifications to the motor are made to get 100 more hp? That has to be a huge kick in the pants with 100 more hp.

Didn't quite detect the sarcasm in the original statement did you?!

c$v RX8
03-08-2004, 11:33 AM
Hahahah...

Yea, I only dream of those extra hundred horses. However, soon I will have some extra horses when I receive my Stage 1. I keep emailing Maurice, and everytime he tells me "next" week. That, of course, has continued for about three weeks now. I'll just have to wait and see.

Until then, I will enjoy my new bullet.

TracerRX-8
03-08-2004, 07:24 PM
Ahhh got cha! I'm kinda new to the 8... about 2 weeks is all. I used to live in Pearland (Silverlake) moved up here to Spring 2 years ago. I might bug ya later when I get my clear corners on how to put em on.

rotarygod
03-08-2004, 08:11 PM
I live in Spring! There are a couple of RX-8's up here. eXentric here on the forum lives in Spring and Mr. Wigggles works in the Woodlands. I do spend alot of time down in Clear Lake. I'd love to see that car in person sometime.

TracerRX-8
03-08-2004, 08:42 PM
I don't own the Mazdaspeed one....thats the guy in Pearland. Mine is black with the limo tint.

c$v RX8
03-09-2004, 11:59 AM
Anytime any of you are on my side of town, just let me know. I will be more than happy to show her off to you. :D

Eradicator
03-09-2004, 03:52 PM
Looks nice, man. I've seen a few new 8's in the Clear Lake area in the past month. Gotta get em all together sometime for a cruise around town.

jerrymac
03-09-2004, 04:22 PM
I always wonder what my Sunlight Silver 8 would look like with the MazdaSpeed addons, now I know. THanks c$v RX8.

btw I live in Kingwood.

c$v RX8
03-09-2004, 04:50 PM
yea...actually, this weekend i was driving around clear lake and saw quite a few 8s. before, i would see one here and there. but, now i see so many.

it's so nice to see the 8 from a third person perspective.

RXhusker
03-09-2004, 04:54 PM
Originally posted by c$v RX8
yea...actually, this weekend i was driving around clear lake and saw quite a few 8s. before, i would see one here and there. but, now i see so many.

it's so nice to see the 8 from a third person perspective.

It's even better when another 8 sees you with the MS kit and does a real double take :D

jerrymac
03-09-2004, 05:16 PM
Hey c$v RX8. Looks like the mods match paint perfectly. Did it come pre-painted or do you have a great bodyshop painter here in Houston?

c$v RX8
03-11-2004, 08:37 AM
I have to agree about the double take. After all the hard work I put into my baby, she deserves the attention.

As for the parts being painted perfectly, all I have to do is thank Mazdaspeed. I ordered these authentic parts, and they came to my doorstep painted.

HIX8
03-11-2004, 02:44 PM
Eradicator:
I've seen a few new 8's in the Clear Lake area in the past month. Gotta get em all together sometime for a cruise around town.

That'd be fun. And we can make it literally "around town" and call it The Beltway 500. (EZ Pass, of course.)


I'm back in another Blue 8 as you may have seen.

DrKillJoY
03-11-2004, 03:53 PM
looks like we will be doing something like that on March 21st - along with a photoshoot. stay tuned as I am getting some locations lined up. :D

c$v RX8
03-11-2004, 04:12 PM
i agree about getting the 8s together. i have actually, tried to make it out to the rx-7 club meets, but during the week i get real busy or might even be out of town.

i would more likely be able to make something on the weekend.

DrKillJoY
03-11-2004, 10:10 PM
gotcha..well the good weather is back so more weekend meetings will be happening more so in April - September

:)