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Old 02-04-2012, 05:08 PM
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New to forum and RX's. Advice??
Hey guys, I am new to this forum (signed up today), and just got a 2005 RX8 that is in showroom condition. It has never seen a winter, has 48,000 original miles on it, and looks and feels like brand new. Now here is my question.........

I want to make this "mine". What do you suggest are the first things I do to it? I am on a small budget, so I am thinking either the "do yourself" things, or "free" things. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks guys, and I look forward to spending time on this site!!
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Old 02-04-2012, 05:19 PM
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welcome to the addiction!

everything on the car can be a DIY project you just need the parts, I doubt any mod you might wanna do is gonna be free. So start saving your pennies, first mod i highly recommend is getting the AFE short shifter, either that or maintenance mods, new spark plugs, aftermarket wires, and the bhr ignition system.
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https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/

read up and learn.
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nice, just a helpful non bashing response. its nice to see that every once in awhile
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You could rewire your fog lights to run without the head lights. Simple, basically free, and you'll be able to say you did something to it
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This and look up the air box mod.
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Welcome aboard! Any pics you want to share with us?
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