I decided that this forum was getting a little bogged down, we need some new threads!

So I thought it might be interesting to see what people have on their mod shopping list for 06'. Then later in the year we'll bump this thread and take stock (or what's not stock in fact) and see how everyone's progressing and what side alleys (Rev/Ezzy) people have been up.

I myself am going to start 06' with a car! I'm going throught the internal debate of a low mileage leather 04' or a longer in the tooth 03' pov pack.(so i have no wories about a non existent warranty and more cash to bolt on)

I have the bits off the old beast and I'm particularly keen on some new wheels. I'm also going to bolt in a Nav system and I am wondering about a carputer / touch screen with added scananlyser. Would appreciate useful opinions.

And I'd also like any info if anyone has upspecced their audio, cause I'd miss the subbie etc if I went Pov. (oh and Chris's damn MS kit is sorely tempting, must check out the carmate pack)

So who's going to launch in with their wish list for 06????

Lets have the wish list and the probable list Kal!

I'm well advanced with new wheels (see thread).

Otherwise I'm not planning anything this year. I'm happy with a street directory and don't think my driving needs a scanalyser or anything like that.

I like the MS bodykit too but they want too much for it.

If $$ are good and Hymee's S/C kit is released before Christmas I'll think hard about it though (if only to get Adrian off my back with those weird Hal instructions).

I was hoping an SP model may have been out this year, so since an upgrade is out of the question, Mr Hymee may be gatting a call later this year.

but I gotta do the Hymee after i have the challenge with Taka

Oops. almost forgot - I've got my shiny new globe set all ready to instal so I can get rid of the yellow parkers, reverse, etc.

Can you say "xenon look" :jerkit: :bling: :D: :D:

I bought a Euro lip spoiler off Ebay......I'm tracking it right now. Should be here in a day or two.

but I gotta do the Hymee after i have the challenge with Taka

Taka's also been challenged at Mallala by the new chick on the .au site (RotorConvert). Sounds like she can walk the walk too.

Might be an expensive trip for you Taka... :D:

Whoops, sorry Mikey - back to mods.

Taka's also been challenged at Mallala by the new chick on the .au site (RotorConvert). Sounds like she can walk the walk too.

Might be an expensive trip for you Taka... :D:

Whoops, sorry Mikey - back to mods.

<AMG quickly changes camps to have alook>

I bought a Euro lip spoiler (#) off Ebay......I'm tracking it right now. Should be here in a day or two.
Mez genuine or a copy?

thread hijack: revolver, which thread on .au site

back to topic

Genuine.......in Silver. Cost me bugger all and I know a very good painter.

thread hijack: revolver, which thread on .au site

back to topic

See http://www.rx8club.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=806&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15

I like her avatar and her attitude - sounds like a cool chick. Races Alfa's or somethin' and calls her bloke "the War Dept". :D:

Sorry Mikey - back to mods.

Well I am in the throws of doing a proper seat and removeable harness for the track (who came up with the stupid idea of putting leather seats in a convertibe - 3rd degree bloody burns on my bum).

Then a Cold air Intake, catback and then Extractors. Might also do a bigger throttle body at the same time as the intake. Just spending a little of the money I was given back :yumyum:

Ohh... also getting a set of semi slicks in the next few months for trackdays and very very tempted for some H&R coilovers but going to put that money on the morgage instead :icon_no2:

Although this MX5 is a new model the parts coming out for it are just so much cheaper than for my 8 :rock:

An MS front would top that thing off real nice, Stu.....

Hey Stu, want my OEM wheels to use as track wheels for your 5?

Or are they too big??

An MS front would top that thing off real nice, Stu.....


:icon_droo :icon_droo :icon_droo :icon_droo


http://www.justpremiums.com/ms/msconcept01.jpg


This is the official Mazda Mazdaspeed roadster that will appear in a couple years. A higher performance version of the 5 rumoured to run the 2.3 that is in the up coming MPS Mazda 3 (detuned from the MPS 6).

Ohh God I want that bodykit. I did price the mazdaspeed bodykit that is available now and still looks great but all up $4000 US plus $1700 US shipping :SHOCKED:

Hey Stu, want my OEM wheels to use as track wheels for your 5?

Or are they too big??

Thanks but no I do not need wheels as I have my OEM wheels from the 5 sitting in the garage as the first thing I did when I bought it was put some nice enkei's on it to be a little different.

Brian Goodwin from Goodwin Racing posted a picture on his site ot their new MX5 with the wheels from his rx8 bolted on. Way to big, but did look comical :mdrmed:

Damn another mazdaspeed kit that nails it!
It's come down Stu.....eventually!

Damn another mazdaspeed kit that nails it!
It's come down Stu.....eventually!


A kit that good looking will hopefully get knocked off here once the new MX5 becomes more popular. Then I'll look at getting that. The original kit will never be what I term affordable but a good replica... Yes.


Don't you just love those wheels. Like the wheels off a Ferrari. :rock:

nice :)

http://www.justpremiums.com/ms/msconcept01.jpg[/IMG]


/cough z4 /cough

Good thread!

I was debating whether to get the Hymee exhaust, and grill kit... Lowered ..and maybe some new wheels...really like the enkei's too!...also want a supercharger..but who doesn't!

I'd love to get a new MX5 ...i think they look just great and are getting really good writeups! ...Now to find the $45000..!

/cough z4 /cough

You think... Interesting! Went back and looked at that picture for ages and don't really see it! I thought more like the older Z3 M Roadster myself!

I don't really like the Z4's angles they look awkward to me!

Good thread!

I was debating whether to get the Hymee exhaust, and grill kit... Lowered ..and maybe some new wheels...really like the enkei's too!...also want a supercharger..but who doesn't!

I'd love to get a new MX5 ...i think they look just great and are getting really good writeups! ...Now to find the $45000..!


The writeups are not that much better than what the 8 got when it first came out. Now forget the MX5 and get the Hymee exhaust with some nice lowering and Enkei's... Sweet :rock:

Can anyone recommend what the best way to go about lowering the 8 would be..?

Just new springs.?... or the whole 9 yards...coilovers etc...?

I won't be doing much trackwork ...maybe just a day here or there...

realistic list:
non at this stage

possbile wish list:
hopefully the 8 will be replaced by a new toy by end of '06

My mod shop list for 2006?? :dunno:

I am having coilover done. Going to HK to get my Tein Flex + EDFC. :smoker:

Then I will shop for calipers - Ric will get my nod :yesnod:. Also rear pad and rotor change

Then, most money will go on maintainence. Fluid change and tyre change etc.

---2007: Back to the engine mod. And Motec.

last week - installed my fenderstrakes and rx8 logo rear accent

TOmorrow - getting my Amuse titanium catback exhaust install.

next week- installing whiteline sway bars

the week after- ordering the MS rear spoiler from the state

in future - looking to replace my 19'' rims with , probably Rays gramlight 57 pro
or G-Games 99b .. or ..

Maybe an exhaust - I miss the "obnoxious" rotary sound. Not sure how it'll go being a lease car though.

Plan B: Drop a 5sp in the RX7 and get a extend/bridge port done on the 12A... Just to compliment the sound from the extractors/open exhaust.

Plan C: Cry. Get over it. Smile anyway because I have an RX8 :)

forgot to add i want a navigator too lol im sick of flipping through my melways (street directory for those not in melbourne)

I'll be your navigator Kall. ;)

well u will be when im up in syd hey lol maybe i should by a map and make sure ur drivin in right direction hey! :lol:

Hey, just so long as I'm driving in a forward direction I'll be fine. ;)

Hey, just so long as I'm driving in a forward direction I'll be fine. ;)

as long as u get me in rite destination i'll be happy! :fingersx: lol or i'll call up mikeyr to come bash u up

as long as u get me in rite destination i'll be happy! :fingersx: lol or i'll call up mikeyr to come bash u up
unless i get my skates on & buy a car I'll be in the back seat, so i can wack him round the back of the head for ya Kal!

unless i get my skates on & buy a car I'll be in the back seat, so i can wack him round the back of the head for ya Kal!


oooooooooooooooo we can do some mods to his car :yelrotflm

:smileysex While looking for an appropriate smilie to retort to such outrageous threats I came across this one, which lightened my mood considerably. :D: :D:

But not that much - :asthanos:

u know im kiddin davey :kiss:

u know im kiddin davey :kiss:

I know - just havin' fun with ya. :cuddle:

I know - just havin' fun with ya. :cuddle:


who's :jerkit: now

who's :jerkit: now

Been waiting for an opportunity huh? :rolleyes:

I don't think giving Kall a quick cuddle puts me in your league AMG. :mdrmed:

I don't think giving Kall a quick cuddle puts me in your league AMG. :mdrmed:

you should be so lucky

you should be so lucky

yeah, okay then...

Kall will be in the back seat with me, so Dave you keep your eye's on the road....

Kall will be in the back seat with me, so Dave you keep your eye's on the road....

Look out for the console lid - it doesn't stand up to much punishment. :mdrmed:

i'll bring a mat!

Theres no eyerolling smiley on this thing.. so just imagine me doin that rite now ok guys!!

Theres no eyerolling smiley on this thing.. so just imagine me doin that rite now ok guys!!
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

yer but it aint that cute

yer but it aint that cute

mmm..... how about these? :cwm27:

http://bart.trendmill.nl/forum/rolleyes.jpg

http://bart.trendmill.nl/forum/hitler_rolleyes.jpg

oh they are hot lol i have a thing for facial hair

hairy back too?

i love hairy men that wax their wholeeeeeeee body. its so saucy

wax f'ing hurts...
i prefer shaving...
bought some new shavers last week....

wax f'ing hurts...
i prefer shaving...
bought some new shavers last week....


i had to scroll up and check wat this thread was about again lol
we so off topic again eric lmao

oops....
its all your fault!

im looking at giving the 8 a quick polish/wax when the weather is better next week

/how did i go this time?

hmm my car needs a wash

well my cars gettin a makeover on Jan 30th. shes goin into panel beater to get her face lift cuz err well she had a rather bad head butt into the rear end of an astra..

owwwwwwwwwiiiiiieeeeeee..........was the astra reversing? .........just being kind.......bugger...sorry to hear that Kal!

owwwwwwwwwiiiiiieeeeeee..........was the astra reversing? .........just being kind.......bugger...sorry to hear that Kal!


nah was my fault (legally). however i do blame him a bit. older fellow (greek) couldnt speak english. therefore being greek myself and knowing how the older greeks function.. the lights were green goin on orange, he slammed his brakes, and well bang. i wasnt 100% concentrating. had just found out i had a tumor so mind wasnt on the rd hehe but its ok now no worries :)

..tumour!!!!!! What the....r u ok...sod the car!!!!!

<adopts best Arnie voice> "It's not a tooommmer!" :mdrmed:

yes i was sliced and diced and now am "arnie" free haha

good to hear!........:mdrmed:

how u think i managed to get myself a paid trip to syd, staying in 5 star apartment hotel, 2 bedrooms (king size beds), kitchen, lounge area, the works!!!!! with a greatttttt apartment view of the harbour lol

my daddy loves me :angel:

just realised, a mod was done on me hey lmao

just realised, a mod was done on me hey lmao

Is it a go faster mod or a rice mod? :mdrmed:

Can we now call you a fast woman? :mdrmed:

I know I am a bit late but I am looking at the following:

RMagic rear spoiler http://www.rmagic.net/rmrx8/rearwing.jpg
coilovers (not sure what yet)

Andrew

R Magic rear spoiler

:drool:

They are not downforce adjustable though :lol2:

..now that is one ugly spoiler....is that where they got the name from???!!! :mdrmed:

..now that is one ugly spoiler....is that where they got the name from???!!! :mdrmed:
portable coffee table :cwm27:

C'mon EZZY...set up a Euro lip spoiler for us to buy :boink: :wavey: :worship:

..now that is one ugly spoiler....is that where they got the name from???!!! :mdrmed:
No, no, seriously, dont hold back :D Each to his own I guess. I love that spoiler.

Taka, I believe that it is adjustable, but it doesnt bother me if its not...its cosmetic ;)

Andrew

C'mon EZZY...set up a Euro lip spoiler for us to buy :boink: :wavey: :worship:
plans have changed (BIG ones too...), so will see whats happening in the near future.
i still think the 8 looks sexier without any wings/spoilers :kiss:

No, no, seriously, dont hold back :D Each to his own I guess. I love that spoiler.

Taka, I believe that it is adjustable, but it doesnt bother me if its not...its cosmetic ;)

Andrew
:Peace: to each to his own comment! (gees... i had one of those silver aluminium twin deck rear parking bench on my other mazda back in the days :spank: :cwm27: :Eyecrazy: :mdrmed: )

i'd say it "should" be adjustable, the jap should know better than that. the side plates should come off for you to adjust the blade angle :cwm27:

...sorry..maybe that was a little harsh!

Each to their own as you say...i'm sure it'd look ok from a different angle with a view of the whole car... i'd think you'd have to have the rest of your car pretty kitted up too though... and some big wheels!

Hope i didn't offend..

:)

Nah! No offence taken (unless that was what was intended ;))

In its defence its actually no bigger than the OEM mazda spoiler just a little taler (1" I believe).

Andrew

i'd say it "should" be adjustable, the jap should know better than that. the side plates should come off for you to adjust the blade angle :cwm27:

Affirmative. Just check my RX-8 accessory library.. it is a 3 angle adjustable spoiler... apparently it is similar to what they use for FD3S :aroused:

Because...like...the car is...like...soooo powerful...you...like...need the extra downforce. :rollingla :rollingla

And of course we all have windtunnels in our backyard to be able to determine what setting it should be on for our trip up to the shops. :suspect: :rofl: :rofl:

and like we drive the car fast enough on the streets for it to make a difference.

One word

rice!

:gotrice:

rice!

:gotrice:

i like them fried.... thanks :rollingla

Mmmmm, had satay chicken on a bed of fried rice for lunch yesterday. Lots of egg and prawns. Mmmmmmmm :wiggle:

Just like we need $4000 enkei rims and tyres ;)

Just like we need $4000 enkei rims and tyres ;)

Now, now Andrew - don't get all sniffy. I'm just havin' some fun wit ya. :mdrmed:

Having said that, bet I get more benefit from my lighter wheels than you do with your heavier tail section... :rock: :bootyshak :mdrmed:

Now, now Andrew - don't get all sniffy. I'm just havin' some fun wit ya. :mdrmed:

Having said that, bet I get more benefit from my lighter wheels than you do with your heavier tail section... :rock: :bootyshak :mdrmed:

What wheels did you end up goin with again? Taka's?

What wheels did you end up goin with again? Taka's?

More than likely. Gotta find a buyer for my OEM wheels first.

I'm going to see what the BXM2's look like next to the car but I think I'll more than likely go with the RP03's.

I still really like the SSR Comp's (Type C's) that LJ has (but in silver) but I couldn't be bothered to import them.

I'll try and post photos when I get them.

So, all of you guys thinking of getting some spare track wheels for semi-slicks - drop me a PM and we'll talk $$. :)

Mmmmm, had satay chicken on a bed of fried rice for lunch yesterday. Lots of egg and prawns. Mmmmmmmm :wiggle:


served on an RMagic spoiler,err sorry, picnic table......j/k

served on an RMagic spoiler,err sorry, picnic table......j/k

Now, wouldn't it be good if they really were detachable and had little fold out legs. :rock:

THEN, they'd serve a useful purpose. :mdrmed: :mdrmed:

THEN, they'd serve a useful purpose. :mdrmed: :mdrmed:



so true!

How the topic has deviated....but nothing surprising ...haha

However back onto the subject,

1. Hymee is gonna get an order from me for a grill-protector kit
2. Kall's ex-hymee exhaust.....when and if she decides to swap her current exhaust.....did I let the cat out of the bag? whooops.....
3. My rear brakes are squealinglling like a bad wife, so have get them changed under warranty..."performance car needs some time to wear in"....6000 km and still screeching...pfft :mad:

Other than this the car is perfect for me! :mdrmed:

How the topic has deviated....but nothing surprising ...haha

However back onto the subject,

1. Hymee is gonna get an order from me for a grill-protector kit
2. Kall's ex-hymee exhaust.....when and if she decides to swap her current exhaust.....did I let the cat out of the bag? whooops.....
3. My rear brakes are squealinglling like a bad wife, so have get them changed under warranty..."performance car needs some time to wear in"....6000 km and still screeching...pfft :mad:

Other than this the car is perfect for me! :mdrmed:
Why does she wants to get rid of the exhaust???

I like change :mdrmed:

Im looking at changing a lot on the rx8 in the upcoming months. Shhh Surprise :evil_laug

If you two dont let up, me and my table are going to be serving up a big can of whoop ass ;) j/k

If you two dont let up, me and my table are going to be serving up a big can of whoop ass ;) j/k


:wtf:

How about we move on and get back on topic?

hey for once i was on topic :)

I like change :mdrmed:

for better or for worse...?
im sure alot ppl would like to know the reason(s).... :dunno:

Im looking at changing a lot on the rx8 in the upcoming months.
Shhh Surprise :evil_laug
oh yeah, now we are talking......!

How about we move on and get back on topic?
who are you referring to? :dunno:

:evil_laug Lots of changes :evil_laug

Well...give us your list :boink: :naughty: :aroused:

Well...give us your list :boink: :naughty: :aroused:

i would, but she'd kill me... :naughty: :evil_laug :yesnod:

i would, but she'd kill me... :naughty: :evil_laug :yesnod:

:yelrotflm

:yelrotflm
oi..... is finding a boyfriend like the one in your avatar on your list too? :evil_laug :evil_laug :evil_laug

oi..... is finding a boyfriend like the one in your avatar on your list too? :evil_laug :evil_laug :evil_laug

:aroused: :boink:

Kalls Mod #1 for the Year :boink:

Koni Shocks & Springs

Front and Rear Whiteline swaybars

Fitted today 21/01/06 :mdrmed: :mdrmed:



ps- THNX STU!!! :kiss:

ps- THNX STU!!! :kiss:

:sadwavey:

:evil_laug :evil_laug :evil_laug

Kalls Mod #1 for the Year :boink:

Koni Shocks & Springs

Front and Rear Whiteline swaybars

Fitted today 21/01/06 :mdrmed: :mdrmed:



ps- THNX STU!!! :kiss:
Heard it from Stu

Well done!

Thnx :) time for mods #2 of the year... :FIREdevil

Just ordered my Winning blue strakes. Hopefully here soon. Also got front/rear crests coming.

I have shelved the "Coffee Table" till the end of the year when work will hopefully be a little more stable.