hi guys & girls,

i just like to intro myself to this forum. Name is Paul and from Syndey, im proud to be a 2nd owner of this RX8. I have had the car for a week now and im loving the way the car is and how it drives. what can i say, im a very happy new rx8 owner.

Car came with HEAPS of Mazda factory options as a great bonus.

I am now in the market for some wheels and suspension. i have been doing some reseach on this forum and seem to see most go for a 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear. only thing is can anyone tell me the best and fattest offset i can get as i would love to have the car look fat and tuff. (car will be lowered bout 1.5 inches and hope not to lip the guards unless i have to for the fat look)

rims i am learning to are the Volk gram lights 57F Pro with a noble gold centre...or any other suggestions u guys think would be a bonus too

Also, is there any other mazda rx8 australian forums i can register or is this it?

here are some pics of the car the way i bought it...standard trim with factory options

thanks guys and your input is greatly appreciated.

 

looking hawt, you've definatly optioned it up lol!

 

congrats and welcome to the club!

good choice in color btw. (no bias at all from me- kekekeke)

 

Howdy, there is a com.au site but most people use this one! Some both. We are putting together a cruise soon so stay posted!

 

we are, sweet!!!

 

are you sure you want to go staggered?

it produces a bit of understeer and on top of that you wont be able to rotate the tyres.

what about a 19 x 8.5 all round?

 

...Where are my manners?

Welcome btw! Youve certainly chosen a very nice car! I hope you enjoy your stay! There are lots of people who have a lot of knowledge around here so feel free so ask! Where abouts in syd are you located?

 

yeah i have made the choice to go staggered size as i just loves the way it looks, and i also have read the it changes the characteristics of the car to understeer more...which i actually like

yes, only downside is you cant rotate the tyres.

 

thats ok mate, im new here and am trying to gather as much info as i can on these awesome cars.

Im from St Johns park, Sydney.

 

is that near cabra?

 

yeah kind of, its about 10-15 drive from Cabra.

 

welcome!
i don't live in the west but I'm there fairly often so If i see you round I'll give you a wave!.

I'm in a red rx8 not much else really, brake light mod, painted calipers ...

Enjoy!

 

Welcome Snypes

 

Welcome!

You are the same person from the other side that forget my question of where you are from?

 

Welcome Snypes.
I'm in the Fairfield City area too, so if you see my white baby around say hi.

Nice extras - I have the same external options as you except for spoiler and fuel lid.

If my eyes are correct: front air dam, side skirts, rear skirts, front/rear chrome crests, b-pillar garnish, fender strakes.

...oh and scuff plates too!

 

oh man i have seen ur car around the area...i absolutely love it as its white ahahah (i have always loved the white rx8's)

you on railway parade? im sure thats you ahahah

there is a few extras on the car...you have a good eye for detail, also gearknob and parkbrake in red leather too and silver power window switches

i will definately beep ya when i see ya again..even if im not in the rx8

 

Welcome Snypes.

I'd also think twice before you go staggered but it's up to you.

Hopefully see you on a cruise sometime.