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Old 03-10-2010, 11:07 PM   #1
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what should I do to my rx8?
I've owned my black 04 gran touring for about a year now, and i've finally landed a job which is giving me residual income and i want to spend it on my car. I figured you guys would know what the best bang for the buck was more than anyone. any cost-efficient suggestions for how to start off modifying my rx8?
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:09 PM   #2
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B.A.W. FTW.

Oh, and a decepticon sticker. Those are cool.
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:12 PM   #3
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Cosmetic wise......or.....engine....or......suspension..... .
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:13 PM   #4
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I was thinking batman emblem, considering the black rx8 resembles the batmobile.

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Cosmetic wise......or.....engine....or......suspension..... .
well, cheap horsepower is what i want. Also cosmetically, I already know that I want to black out my car.
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:14 PM   #5
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no dont do that!! EPIC FAIL!!
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:14 PM   #6
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:16 PM   #7
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Tints?
gonna tint. also going to smoke tail and headlights, debadge.
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:16 PM   #8
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cheap=fail with the rx8....trust me.....anyone else will tell you the same thing.
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yeah i want to smoke my tail lights as well but not sure if i should buy them on ebay.
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:19 PM   #10
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if you want cheap....buy a civic...lol...jk...
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:20 PM   #11
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Get some black rims as well.. Powdercoat the OEM's if anything..
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:21 PM   #12
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ok... not cheap then... how did you guys start out? im looking for advice.
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:21 PM   #13
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Wow. I was being a smart *** and I hit what the OP wanted on teh nose!

I am seriously voting for a Big Ass Wing. That will net you 20 hp alone. Definitely go with the batman sticker.
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:22 PM   #14
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FIRST- get a girlfriend for the passenger seat. Spend your money on her. Everything else will fall into place.
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:23 PM   #15
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um....engine wise....exhaust and midpipe will run over a grand. um...access port....around 700. Greddy turbo....about 4 grand. Short shifter is about 300. Like a said....nothing is cheap. Even body kits are expenisve
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:24 PM   #16
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Isnt there a thread about this already?


I think it is titled, "things you should not do to your car"
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:31 PM   #17
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Stock/MS rules. Oh, wait, an '04? No warranty to void. Hell, go nuts then.
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Old 03-10-2010, 11:54 PM   #18
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ok... what CAI if any should I get? and is that the first thing I should do? I was leaning toward pullies first.

btw, this is the first car that I am modifying so I am a noob at this.
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Old 03-11-2010, 12:08 AM   #19
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don't do pullies...IMO....they don't do jack although other members here would say otherwise. I just have a K&N drop in filter which also in my opinion is just as good as any other filters out there for the 8. Mazda did a good job with this motor and everything else.....soooooo there's little hp to be gained unless you go FI.
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Old 03-11-2010, 12:09 AM   #20
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There's lots of info on this site man....take an hour and look. I can almost promise you you'll have an idea after that
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Old 03-13-2010, 12:29 AM   #21
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a sensible "upgrade"
1) V1 radar
2) short shifter (look around, there is a thread somewhere, i don't have it, but those that do have it claim it's amazing)
3) proper maintenance
4) If you really have dough, i recommend either going the purist route and get light rim, nice tire, upgrade suspension, or go FI and replace the rightful missing 80hp of the RX-8
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Old 03-13-2010, 01:57 PM   #22
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i have an idea. why dont you just do all these mods to your car like half the know it all's in here, and then come in here and complain that you are having all these engine problems and you have to visit the "fix it yourself" forum every other day to just keep your car on the road. leave it alone. IF anything, stick to cosmetics i.e Powedercoating rims, tint.
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just fyi, the "know it alls" checks in to help people, and debate on the finer details. most people i know with engine problems either don't come on here, or only come on here when problem happens.
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tbh if you dont have a big stack of money to drop on proper exhaust or bodykits, leave it alone
I personally dont like smoked tails, they look very cheap. everytime I see those smoked tails, they are either on riced up civics or pos trucks that mexicans driving them
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Old 03-13-2010, 03:21 PM   #25
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So, what you guys are saying is that the rx8 not really worth doing anything to?
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