Whats the first mods everyone is going to do to their rx8 once they get it?

mazdaspeed side mirrors

well i know everybody is going to hate this. i already purchased a aftermarket spoiler. i also have a windshield decal that says "zoom-zoom" and blue undrerbody lihgts. and i am looking into a rear view camera so i can black tint the back windows and put a decal on the window.

I am going to get the mazdaspeed carbon fiber engine cover to start. I will then get a better exhuast as soon as racing beat has one

Mainly all cosmetic mods.

In no specific order:
1. Lip Spoiler
2. Outlet Garnish
3. Exhaust Finisthers
4. Fog Lamp Set
5. B Pillar Garnish
6. Illuminated Shift Knob
7. Maybe a few other interior mods

The engine mods (i.e. ECU, turbo) will definately come after the warranty period.

Gotta get nawwwwz! jk :D

The only thing I will do is add the lip spoiler (if I can't get it thru Mazda), and clear out the sidemarker lights.

That's it for me.

XM radio!
Exhaust
clear side makers
Some other interior stuff
supercharger or Turbo after warrenty

paint calibers
tint windows
stongard front end
sirius tuner
change exhaust

NPO (no particular order ;))

all cosmetic:

window tint
invisible bra
clear turns
aluminum fuel door
MPS side mirrors (maybe)
red bulbs for all interior lighting (the dash has red illum. right?)

wait...i just realized the thread subject is first mods...

either the invisible bra or the window tint.

Originally posted by Hercules
...and clear out the sidemarker lights.

I forgot about that. That's another thing. Add the clear markers and replace the current bulbs with the stealth bulbs, http://www.stealthauto.com/mainwholesale2.html (www.stealthauto.com/mainwholesale2.html) .

rear fog light
illuminated shift knob
clear side markers
passenger foot-rest
b-pillar garnish
tint windows
MZSPD brake pads
exhaust finisher (may be)

Originally posted by ReX-8
b-pillar garnish
tint windows



What is that??

http://www.rx-8.mazda.co.jp/soption/F151V3030.JPG

Originally posted by RotorGeek



What is that??

I assume you mean the B-pillar garnish. Item #16 shown here.

-MazdaSpeed Sturt brace
-Clear side markers
-Illuminated Shiftnob
-Upgrade the stock speakers (Any suggestions?)

Mainly asthetics. Performance mods will come after waranty expires :D.

Originally posted by RotorGeek
I am going to get the mazdaspeed carbon fiber engine cover to start.

Just curious... why? What advantage will it provide over the supplied engine cover, which will be a lightweight polymer capable of handling extreme temperature?

Originally posted by khoney


Just curious... why? What advantage will it provide over the supplied engine cover, which will be a lightweight polymer capable of handling extreme temperature?

it looks cool! thats why!:D

Originally posted by Renesis08
-MazdaSpeed Sturt brace
-Clear side markers
-Illuminated Shiftnob
-Upgrade the stock speakers (Any suggestions?)

Mainly asthetics. Performance mods will come after waranty expires :D.

Go for MB quart on the Speakers.
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As for my mods
- Mazda speed strut braces
- mazda speed mirrors
- MP3 and mini disc player
- lighted shift knob
- maybe some new wheels
- and rear rotor fog light if I can find one

VERY FIRST THING... A LOJACK SYSTEM!!

I have the complete Mazdaspeed exterior kit on order to be fitted to mine on arrival.

Other than that, I expect the Mazdaspeed shocks/springs and strut braces will follow soon after (unless other tuning companies bring out similar products)


-andy-

VERY FIRST THING... A LOJACK SYSTEM!!

Not bad. How's about a round the clock body guard for the car....hehehe. j/k

If I ever get the RX-8. I would get:

aftermarket stereo system
aftermarket rims
tint
b-pillar garnish(after reading Rex8's post...hehehe)

And after warranty, FI.

If ever get into car accident and motor survives. Throw the renesis into a FD.

-clay bar the whole care, polish, wax and seal
-make sharp teeth for the radiator grill http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4491

-engine kill
-kill the DRL if there's one
-Tires w/ SSR GT1 18x8.5
-front and rear tower bar (front at least)
-yellow fog lights
-exhaust
-dynamat the doors and roof
-300w amp and MB Quarts or Boston Acoustic speakers (probaly no room for sub)
-hardwire radar detector
-LED illumination (Audi/Porsche)
-black out the tail light (not the lense but the chrome)

this should keep me busy for about 2 months or so

Do the Mazda dealer still provided the warranties' services after your guys had modified the 8 such as exhaust, suspensions and tires?

Originally posted by Brian_RX
Do the Mazda dealer still provided the warranties' services after your guys had modified the 8 such as exhaust, suspensions and tires? Tires yes, exhaust, probably, suspension, *maybe*. If the suspension is installed by the dealer then I'm sure they will but if not.... then you're up shits creek :)

Originally posted by Brian_RX
Do the Mazda dealer still provided the warranties' services after your guys had modified the 8 such as exhaust, suspensions and tires?

depends on what is modified. if suspension is modified by lowering car than warranty will be voided. if engine is modified with turbo or something it will also void warranty. but for cosmetic items no big deal. tires are not warantable through the dealer they are warantied by the tire manufacturor so it makes no difference which tires you buy as they are all warrantied by the tire manufacturer. buying wrong size rims and damaging brake calipers or if the rims make the car lower which will change the suspension may void warranty also. you should check with your local dealer before doing any major modifications. exhaust depends on what gets damaged. also i should mention alot of the aftermarket items could void the warranty at anytime depending on what gets damaged by what. for example if you change the exhaust and you damage the exhaust port because of it, then it is not warranty. but if you replace the exhaust and the interior has a problem then yes it is covereed. so just remeber anything that is damaged by an aftermarket/modified item is not covered by the factory warranty. (hope this clears it up a little)

- Tinted windows

-Precision alignment.

Originally posted by khoney


Just curious... why? What advantage will it provide over the supplied engine cover, which will be a lightweight polymer capable of handling extreme temperature?


I handled the stock cover and it was pretty heavy. Oh and i like carbon fiber

My buttocks making an "ass groove" in the driver's seat.

what is "dynamat the doors and roof"?

Originally posted by TJRX8
My buttocks making an "ass groove" in the driver's seat.

LOL! So Tom, you were thinking about changing to the two toned Chapparal leather yourself, huh? :eek:

Oh my God! I don't believe I just said that.

Originally posted by rx8daniel
what is "dynamat the doors and roof"? It's a sound insulator. If you dynamat the roof and doors, the sound from the stereo in the cabin will sound much better because you won't have any road noise... very nice :)

It's kinda like soundproofing the inside of your car so you don't hear the outside, nor let the rattles in doors interrupt your listening :)

Originally posted by rx8daniel
what is "dynamat the doors and roof"?

Dynamat is a vinyl dampening sheet that absorbs sound and converts it to heat. Most people use it in car audio systems to stop annoying rattles. Not something you want to use in a sports car, it's heavy....

Rob

Anybody thinking of putting quattro exhaust tips? It would look awesome on 8.

Originally posted by Haris
Anybody thinking of putting quattro exhaust tips? It would look awesome on 8. What do you mean quattro exhaust tips? You mean 4 tips?

Sorry, but no.. that's stupid. There is not going to be enough backpressure to warrant 4 pipes coming out of the rear end.

Originally posted by Haris
Anybody thinking of putting quattro exhaust tips? It would look awesome on 8.

I do not think 4 exhaust tips will fit. I think 2 is is perfect. 4 is overkill

I'm amazed I haven't seen any "remove any and all emmisions equipment" ;)

i'm gonna cut the springs and lower the suspension. Man I'll get such good handling!

Originally posted by vipeRX7
i'm gonna cut the springs and lower the suspension. Man I'll get such good handling!

Don't cut the springs because it is very danager, but i don't know how to explain. Why you don't get coilovers? you have money for the 8, why you don't pay a little money for good supensions? i will get the tein suspensions (FLEX with EDFC) for my first mods, then my 8 will get A+ on handling.

Heres some of the mods that i would have put on the car. Intake, exhaust,headers,than ill drop the car.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Brian_RX
[B]

Don't cut the springs because it is very danager, but i don't know how to explain. QUOTE]

how about the fact that the stock shocks are meant for so much travel and the stock springs keeps it at it's optimum point, by cutting the springs, you are permently pre-compressing the shocks. result in less than ideal suspension travel and dempening.

coil over adjust the height of the car by moving the spring and shock height as a whole, without comprimizing the dempening and rebound unision of both the shocks and springs.

I am sure he knows that, just trying to make a getto crack... i hope

Originally posted by Digisan


Dynamat is a vinyl dampening sheet that absorbs sound and converts it to heat. Most people use it in car audio systems to stop annoying rattles. Not something you want to use in a sports car, it's heavy....

Rob

i full box of dynamat is what.. 10-15 lbs?

if i worry about weight, i wouldn't consider the 8 (3800lbs curb weight?), it's going to be my daily driven, rabbit eating bulugar whale....

i could save more weight by removing the passager seat alone.

I haven't seen or touch the real 8 yet, but i don't suppose it has very well dempening to begin with. will have to tap on the door to hear if i get the "tin" sound or "thump"

plus it makes the audio so much tighter and compact... :D

Originally posted by TerenceT


i full box of dynamat is what.. 10-15 lbs?

if i worry about weight, i wouldn't consider the 8 (3800lbs curb weight?), it's going to be my daily driven, rabbit eating bulugar whale....

i could save more weight by removing the passager seat alone.

I haven't seen or touch the real 8 yet, but i don't suppose it has very well dempening to begin with. will have to tap on the door to hear if i get the "tin" sound or "thump"

plus it makes the audio so much tighter and compact... :D

The 8 weighs only 3000 lbs. 15 lbs isn't much, but when you dynamat the roof, doors, floor, and trunk it adds up. Besides, car audio is an oxymoron, a very poor environment for a high quality audio system.

D-san

Originally posted by vipeRX7
i'm gonna cut the springs and lower the suspension. Man I'll get such good handling! No seriously..

that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard.

1) platinum tint
2) viper 790 alarm
3) exhaust, clear corners, intake
4) high quality coilovers (no mazdaspeed)
5) hre custom 547r wheels in 19" with pirelli tires
6) custom body kit - hood, etc.
7) mp3 alpine player
8) de-badge
9) custom audio system setup in trunk

for me, I'd get the whole mazdaspeed kit and still thinking of what rims to put on.

I'll put my current Recaro SPG seat in there and maybe an aftermarket steering wheel.

I was thinking of de-bage also.

Can you also take off the front bage?

I de-baged my Boxster and loved it. really cleans up the car.

The RX-8 has so many on the back that I really want to de-bage all of it including the front.

do you recommed dental floss for removal? and what do you use to remove the glue?

Thanks
roachman

Goo Gone or Goo Off, great solutions to wipe the glue off.

Originally posted by roachman
I was thinking of de-bage also.

Can you also take off the front bage?

I de-baged my Boxster and loved it. really cleans up the car.

The RX-8 has so many on the back that I really want to de-bage all of it including the front.

do you recommed dental floss for removal? and what do you use to remove the glue?

Thanks
roachman

there is a thread on this somewhere, I think we have decided that the badges will have posts, so the removal will be more intricate.

Originally posted by TerenceT
dynamat the doors and roof


why dynamat the roof???? im 6'3" and i've never heard excessive noise coming from the roof of any car.

fuzzy dice

Originally posted by Farsyde



why dynamat the roof???? im 6'3" and i've never heard excessive noise coming from the roof of any car.

i don't know about the 8 by my wrx roof sounds like a tin can, imagine yourself sitting inside a soda can in the rain...

hence dynamat the damn roof for me

the floor board is just way too much trouble for me
i would do patches here and there in the truck
and the front fender actually

oh, also tape down all the wires and connectors inside the door panel to minimize rattling

ah the rain, why didnt i think of that!! Yeah my pro is alittle loud too.

Besides, car audio is an oxymoron, a very poor environment for a high quality audio system.

Thats the dumbest thing i've heard.
Ive had car audio systems that kick the crap out of most home sound system ive heard.

A hatchback is great environment for sound.

it really depends on planning the speaker layout. You have to pick speakers that have correct firing ranges that wont impede on each other. I've heard some digitally certified systems installed with great care that sound fantastic. Unfortunately, if ya do it wrong it will sound like crap. But the same is true for a home stereo. If you get a system designed for a 10ft x 10ft area and put it in a car with at best 5ft x 5ft there is going to be alot of distortion

yea, heatgun or blowdryer, floss or fishing line. should be able to peel off the glue cuz the car would be new

Originally posted by Hercules
No seriously..

that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard.

ok ok I was just kidding :P. A lot of people have said things like that on this forum and I just couldn't resist ... :D I'm not even getting an RX-8 :(

Originally posted by said7


Thats the dumbest thing i've heard.
Ive had car audio systems that kick the crap out of most home sound system ive heard.

A hatchback is great environment for sound.

Please O wise one, explain to me why a hatchback is a great environment for a system?

This should be fun....

D-san

Originally posted by Digisan

Please O wise one, explain to me why a hatchback is a great environment for a system?
This should be fun....
D-san
Because the fart pipe adds a tonal quality that can't be replicated in a house. Don't forget the license plate rattling as well. ;)

Originally posted by TJRX8

Because the fart pipe adds a tonal quality that can't be replicated in a house. Don't forget the license plate rattling as well. ;)

Nice TJRX8, you get it :)

The point im trying to make is that no matter where you are, house or car, you can produce very good sound systems.

To say that a car is a shitty place to get good sound is not true.

I referenced hatchbacks beacause the shape of the rear glass provide is good subwoofer dynamics and general acoustic area versus a large sedan or a truck. Im not claiming that im an audio expert but imo car systems usually sound better in hatchbacks.

Please O wise one, explain to me why a hatchback is a great environment for a system?

Please feel free to donate to my temple. Maybe someday I will provide training... on second thought, nah :D

The car comes pretty complete so the list is pretty short:

Boomerang II (works like Lojack)
Window tint
Clear bra
Illuminated shift knob
Side deflector
16" steelies & winter tires
Rear fog light (imported)
Rear spoiler (maybe)

You may have noticed that I am not adding any performance upgrades - I believe that the basic car will have adequate performance.

clear bra?????? so sort of a like those wraps in granny's house where everything is wrapped up in plastic? ewwww......

why do ppl need to buy those bra things anyways? it looks hideous, if you're so concerned about rock chips or whatever, just get it detailed after a few years or so, painting a bumper is not that expensive.

That illuminated shift knob is nice but I don't know the pricing on it yet... if it's reasonable perhaps I'll do that.

It gives it a very ///M feel to it :)

Originally posted by N1-R
clear bra?????? so sort of a like those wraps in granny's house where everything is wrapped up in plastic? ewwww......

why do ppl need to buy those bra things anyways? it looks hideous, if you're so concerned about rock chips or whatever, just get it detailed after a few years or so, painting a bumper is not that expensive.

I agree that those traditional black bras do look hideous, but you typically cannot see a clear bra until you are about five or six feet from the car. Besides, those little stone chips would drive me crazy!

The first mod I make to every car I own is a precision alignment. The cost is minimal - about $80-150 - and the benefits are larger than any other mod other than forced induction or new tires. I dropped about .5-1 seconds each run autocrossing with my current alignment over the stock one in my Miata. It's the only way to get the handling potential that's in the car.
High performance tires would normally be next, but 18s cost a fortune. Depending on when I get the car, snow tires would be next. High power + wide tires + RWD = no traction on all-seasons in the snow.

After that it's time to look for ways to drop the weight. Who needs floor mats or carpet in the trunk? :D

Originally posted by Brian_RX


Don't cut the springs because it is very danager, but i don't know how to explain. Why you don't get coilovers? you have money for the 8, why you don't pay a little money for good supensions? i will get the tein suspensions (FLEX with EDFC) for my first mods, then my 8 will get A+ on handling.

Originally posted by ibfubar2000
well i know everybody is going to hate this. i already purchased a aftermarket spoiler. i also have a windshield decal that says "zoom-zoom" and blue undrerbody lihgts. and i am looking into a rear view camera so i can black tint the back windows and put a decal on the window.

This post hurts me.

Originally posted by Lee Chun


This post hurts me. It only hurts if you see the spoiler.. so long as it's not an airplane wing like the ricers I see out here *shrug*

Originally posted by Lee Chun


This post hurts me.

i knew it would :)

Originally posted by Hercules
It only hurts if you see the spoiler.. so long as it's not an airplane wing like the ricers I see out here *shrug*

it is. im also looking for the "fast and furious" type side graphics once i get the proper measurements! :)

Originally posted by ibfubar2000


it is. im also looking for the "fast and furious" type side graphics once i get the proper measurements! :) On a completely unrelated note...

I am currently producing "You have decreased your car's horsepower with stupid mods" stickers for people that drive riced up and similarly anti-power modded cars for people to place on the cars that need them!

:D

Originally posted by Hercules
On a completely unrelated note...

I am currently producing "You have decreased your car's horsepower with stupid mods" stickers for people that drive riced up and similarly anti-power modded cars for people to place on the cars that need them!

:D
i might need one of those. dont know yet. wait unitl i get the car. i need to see if there is enough room in the trunk for the batteries for the hydraulic system. (wonder how high i can get an rx8 to jump) :)

Originally posted by ibfubar2000

i might need one of those. dont know yet. wait unitl i get the car. i need to see if there is enough room in the trunk for the batteries for the hydraulic system. (wonder how high i can get an rx8 to jump) :) Hopefully far enough that we won't hear from you too often with these pointless posts.

Originally posted by Hercules
Hopefully far enough that we won't hear from you too often with these pointless posts.


nope im here to stay. sorry.

Originally posted by ibfubar2000



nope im here to stay. sorry. Time will tell.

Originally posted by Hercules
Time will tell.

understood completely :)

Originally posted by ELX13

window tint
invisible bra
clear turns
aluminum fuel door
MPS side mirrors (maybe)
red bulbs for all interior lighting (the dash has red illum. right?)

wait...i just realized the thread subject is first mods...

either the invisible bra or the window tint.

It is OK to be greedy
The other things I call accessories. ANYHOW WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE.
The first thing must have before the car rolls out is the side RX8 plates inside the door. IF YOU know what I mean :confused:
I think the first mod is to get the Mazdaspeed kit with spoiler. Then will side mirror and MS shocks, MS brake pads, MS this, MS that.....:confused: :confused:

Someone else probably already mentioned this, but my first "mod" will be a long wash with liquid Dawn to strip off whatever crap they've greased it up with, followed by 2 days of pampering at B-Nez's Pleasure House courtesy of the Zaino brothers. :D

Originally posted by B-Nez
Someone else probably already mentioned this, but my first "mod" will be a long wash with liquid Dawn to strip off whatever crap they've greased it up with, followed by 2 days of pampering at B-Nez's Pleasure House courtesy of the Zaino brothers. :D I'll be joining you on that one :)

OH I FORGOT THE MOST IMPORTANT MOD! taking the damn license plate off the front bumper if there is one! and taking dealership advertisements off!

license plate rattling can be stopped by using rubber or foam on the back of the plate or frame... thats what I do and no noise :)

also about the 2f2f decals, I was going to make them for a client but he chickened out. It is A LOT OF work to make those, but if anyone is interested, I can cut them at work.

Originally posted by B-Nez
Someone else probably already mentioned this, but my first "mod" will be a long wash with liquid Dawn to strip off whatever crap they've greased it up with, followed by 2 days of pampering at B-Nez's Pleasure House courtesy of the Zaino brothers. :D

just a side note, regular washing might not take out the crap, such as the glue residue left from the weather protector (white sheets)

some dealer would clay the car during PDI but most just rinse off the dirt and rub the dirty mitten along with the dirt back on the soft new paint, hence swire marks.

i see this board is quite pro Zaino, i haven't use their product but wash and wax might not help, there are also claying, polish (3M Imperial hand glace apply by fingers), wax and seal.

why do you think part of the wax doesn't come off easily right?

recommended reading:

http://www.carcareonline.com

http://www.carcareonline.com/viewarticle.aspx?art=14

Originally posted by TerenceT


just a side note, regular washing might not take out the crap, such as the glue residue left from the weather protector (white sheets)

some dealer would clay the car during PDI but most just rinse off the dirt and rub the dirty mitten along with the dirt back on the soft new paint, hence swire marks.

i see this board is quite pro Zaino, i haven't use their product but wash and wax might not help, there are also claying, polish (3M Imperial hand glace apply by fingers), wax and seal.

why do you think part of the wax doesn't come off easily right?

recommended reading:

http://www.carcareonline.com

http://www.carcareonline.com/viewarticle.aspx?art=14
Zaino rules, and I've never used it myself :)

I just see the results and I'm always astounded :)