ok ill go with the bhr then and we gotta line them up sometime your turbo setup and my SC set up haha

 

How was the first day on the new job jim?

 

It was an easy day. It'll be pretty slow until dec.

 

Turbo or Supercharger??? its a big delema. So when i get older and after becoming a doctor, ima Supercharge an Rx8 with full mazda speed kit as my daily driver, then my 3rotor turbo for my backup 8 when i wanna kick some serious ***... then I'll build a 4rotor as my pride n joy with a Bomex body kit haha

 

JR you have a lot of building haha if i get stationed where i want to then ill just drive the 8 down and drop it off at petite for a couple weeks have the SC installed and tuned then time for some nice volks

 

haha yea, i was all confused on what to do with my 8, then it hit me. Just buy 3 of em!!! lol then i can go three different directions and styles on all of them haha

 

HYMEE SC 4 life!!!

Just looks clean. If I had 7k to drop on a SC, I would do it.

 

If I had the $$$ it would be a twin turbo 20b fd all day!!!!. I love my 8 and would still keep it, but to have a sick FD is the dream.

 

I meet a guy in wallmart the other day with a FD Rx7, with a LS1 swap.... idk its cool but i think it kills the point of a "Rx" by using pistons

 

I thought the hymee was like 12gs? i looked at it a few times and on their site i think its 12 i was like hell no not paying that much my car was around that price haha i can get another 8 for that price

 

ok need opinions the 8 will be payed off and then im gettin the supercharger im keeping it and modding it but i want to get another dd for when im in teardown on the 8 so im thinking either a really nice porsche, a z06, or sti? what do you guys think maybe a 5.0 but i have driven all of these i just want opinions. i personally loved the porsche gt2 i got to drive but its a little pricey

 

might look into finding a really modded 8 or 7 but i havent got to drive a fd so idk yet

 

For a DD I would do the STI. It has room for the family.

 

Well my Jenn is getting a new truck since im getting the SC as soon as i get back so im not going to need the room for the kids, this will be my vehicle for spirited driving to and from work and track days when the 8s down, so its between a lotus exige, z06 or just a grand sport, and the sti and the reason for these choices are warrantys. I want something newer a porsche would be awesome but i want the gt3rs and its a little pricey

 

I agree with Jim out of the cars you listed the STI is the only one I would even think of getting for a daily driver. In the end your 8 isn't going to be out of commission for that long with the SC install, so why buy a daily driver that will be better at the track then your 8 even after its had the SC installed. Other thing to think about is weather, now that you have lowering springs in the 8 you will not be able to drive it in winter weather at all. And its the same with every car you listed, some of them aren't even that great at driving in the rain. Personally I would look into getting a small SUV with somewhat good gas mileage or a car with either front wheel or all wheel drive. Why get a car for a DD if it gets as bad or worse MPG then your 8? That is my take on it lol

 

I guess it depends on where i get stationed at if i need all wheel drive then ill get the sti but we have an suv and the 8 and jenn will be getting a truck so i think if i dont need it im going for a lotus exige s

 

Lotus Elise. I like the exige but I would defintely get something topless. If I could have both.

 

i like both but the exige to me is plain sex just like the 8 and jenn can track the 8 when it is done since its auto and ill take the lotus if i get one haha

 

Save your money from really modding the 8 and get a FD. You wont look back. Yes I have had FB,FC,FD,FE. The 8 handles beautifully and you cannot really experience it until you have it on a track, but the FD is an entirely different car. It is nothing but a raw sports car. There are no cup holders, traction control, or other jazz to be your nanny while driving.

I am planning on getting a bunch of the 7 guys together in december and have a good time. I'll let you know so you can come out and experience several different 7 setups.

Picture of my current turd below.

 

Nice 7 Rotary. I want to give my 8 to my son in 3 years and build myself a bridgeported 7. That way I get both toys.

 

Thanks about the 7.

If you decide to go into bulding a RX7 and need help let me know. I build these motors (7 and 8) and can help you meet your goals and give any advice if needed.

 

Damn now you guys have me thinking about not turboing my 8 and buying an FD. I've been looking at them all day.

 

well... looks like I am actually going to sell the 8 this time. Got a new job in Houston with a massive pay increase and a sign on bonus. So... I'll start it off here first. I have a few parts for sale.

Borla catback exhaust (6k miles) - $550 + you stock
Polished fuel door - $50
V-led foglights (will include both my stock housings and the led conversion) - $165
Kenwood DDX-514 with sirius, bluetooth, ipod and metra double din kit - $550
OEM illuminated shift **** - $100 plus you stock 6spd ****
Shazbot puddle lights (blue)- $50
Buddy Club front bumber - (BB) fit 9/10 - $250
INGS+1 spoiler - (BB) fit 9/10 - $350
MOMO FXL1 18x8 wheels (black machined) - $250 plus stockers

If you know anyone who wants to buy an 8, I will sell mine as it stands today at 13750
60k miles, all maintenance performed to this point with all of the stock parts that I have now.

Let me know if you guys are interested.

 

Smart move.

 

hey jbritt are you parting with the clear corners?