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bose 05-28-2009 01:39 PM

The oem appearance package only has the little rear skirts. The Mazdaspeed is a full one.

Jethro Tull 05-28-2009 03:14 PM

Not many 8 owners seem to know that there are a lot more Mazdaspeed parts available than just what's in that little brochure the dealers give you.

Check this out:

http://www.mazdaspeeddevelopment.com/index.php

There's a lot there, take your time to go over the whole site. Note the whole section on Renesis perfomance rebuild parts!

Jethro Tull 05-28-2009 03:17 PM


Originally Posted by rx8snowboard (Post 3042601)
I can't decide what to call her tho... I was thinking Megan for some reason?

Megan reminds me of the Family Guy episode when they all make a fart sound when someone says "Meg" lol!


I think you should call her "Svetlana" :)

bose 05-28-2009 03:24 PM

Mine is just my bitch, hahaha.

rx8snowboard 05-29-2009 12:19 PM

oh, maybe I just had to fart when I was thinking of a name for her... that happens alot when I think too hard lol.

Jethro Tull 06-01-2009 12:36 AM

Did you get her out on the road this weekend?

Have you noticed differences between this one and the black one?

rx8snowboard 06-03-2009 05:11 PM

She was never in the road for long, thats not my house lol. I have noticed that this one shifts very smooth and seems a little tighter on the suspension for some reason but that may be because I have been driving a 09 maxima as my rental car... other than that I love the gt and all the stuff it brings to the car, the windows aren't tinted yet but with the auto dim mirror I can see why. The Bose speakers are nice to have although I don't listen to music much when I can listen to the rotary instead lol. leather gets hot but the heated seats will be nice in the winter I guess (unless you don't drive your 8 in the winter). TCS is the big thing I think I will like about this one, I heard it makes all the difference in bad conditions...

Jethro Tull 06-04-2009 10:20 AM

Good to see you last night, thanks for stopping by! The car is a definite improvement over the old one. White was my second choice for color if I couldn't find a silver one when I was ready to buy.
I need to trim-out the eyelids, not sure if I can get to it today (not in the shop tomorrow), but if not this weekend, next weekend for sure.
I'm also looking into getting some WWP paint (as well as some TiGr for Bryan) so if the black idea doesn't work, we'll just paint them.

rx8snowboard 06-04-2009 02:05 PM

Thanks JT, it was good to see you and Bry and talk about the 8 (and the vw turbo lol). Apparently that blue led I installed for my license plate light is really bright... lights up the whole road behind me Bry said lol. Oh well :-). Looking forward to having the eyelids whenever you get them done :-)

rx8snowboard 06-04-2009 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rx8snowboard (Post 3041389)
anyone know what this thing does? alarm?



Anyone? it blinks with the alarm light but I have no aftermarket remote or anything like that...:uhh:

Phil's 8 06-04-2009 04:19 PM


Originally Posted by rx8snowboard (Post 3053692)
Anyone? it blinks with the alarm light but I have no aftermarket remote or anything like that...:uhh:

It looks like an after market alarm or remote start light. They usually install a small light to show it is armed or ready to start. I had my remote start light built into the dash by the DCS switch but the installer wanted to do some dumb mount.

rx8snowboard 06-05-2009 03:03 PM


Originally Posted by Phil's 8 (Post 3053963)
It looks like an after market alarm or remote start light. They usually install a small light to show it is armed or ready to start. I had my remote start light built into the dash by the DCS switch but the installer wanted to do some dumb mount.

It does have a switch on the back of it and when I flip it the light stays solid instead of blinking :eyetwitch. It looks ghetto and I want to take it out if it does nothing but blink :uhh:

Phil's 8 06-05-2009 04:19 PM


Originally Posted by rx8snowboard (Post 3055646)
It does have a switch on the back of it and when I flip it the light stays solid instead of blinking :eyetwitch. It looks ghetto and I want to take it out if it does nothing but blink :uhh:

Sounds like me, just stand around and vegetate :Eyecrazy: . It sure does sound like a after market alarm light. You can always put it back if it's something else.

rx8snowboard 06-06-2009 12:56 PM

very true

Jethro Tull 06-08-2009 07:51 PM


Originally Posted by rx8snowboard (Post 3053688)
Thanks JT, it was good to see you and Bry and talk about the 8 (and the vw turbo lol). Apparently that blue led I installed for my license plate light is really bright... lights up the whole road behind me Bry said lol. Oh well :-). Looking forward to having the eyelids whenever you get them done :-)

My driveway was the closest thing we've had to a meet in a long time, sadly...

I didn't have any time to work on eyelids last weekend...had to repair a 16-foot section of my back-yard fence. But I got it done, working in the rain at times, determined to finish it and not have it run into another weekend.

I'm going to by some WWP paint to try and sell a set of eyelids to Bry's dad so if the black doesn't float your boat, we can do them the factory color. Hopefully I'll get the paint next Friday if I don't have to work.

Stay tuned.

rx8snowboard 06-09-2009 11:57 AM


Originally Posted by Jethro Tull (Post 3059780)
My driveway was the closest thing we've had to a meet in a long time, sadly...

I didn't have any time to work on eyelids last weekend...had to repair a 16-foot section of my back-yard fence. But I got it done, working in the rain at times, determined to finish it and not have it run into another weekend.

I'm going to by some WWP paint to try and sell a set of eyelids to Bry's dad so if the black doesn't float your boat, we can do them the factory color. Hopefully I'll get the paint next Friday if I don't have to work.

Stay tuned.

Staying tuned lol

rx8snowboard 06-17-2009 05:18 PM

Hey JT, any news on the eyelids?

rx8snowboard 06-17-2009 05:19 PM

ok, Ive done a couple of mods since my first pictures of my 8 when I got it so as soon as I can wash it up I will post new pics:evil_laug

Jethro Tull 06-18-2009 03:00 PM


Originally Posted by rx8snowboard (Post 3074313)
Hey JT, any news on the eyelids?

I have 3 sets now, all unpainted. I can only get to the paint store on Fridays and I've had to work the last 2 Fridays. Tomorrow isn't looking good, either. Summer is my busy season at work. They are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

One of the unpainted ones is the black gelcoated set- but in my opinion, it still needs to be wet-sanded with 600 grit and polished before use- the gelcoat surface straight from the mold is unacceptable.

If you want to connect this weekend, we could set the black ones on your car and see how they look- but honestly, if it was me- I'd paint 'em with real automotive paint. Gelcoat will chalk with exposure to the elements.

rx8snowboard 06-18-2009 03:24 PM

No worries about the time schedule JT. I would like to see how the black looks on my pearl white this weekend if you have a minute for me to come by and check it out.

rx8snowboard 06-20-2009 12:49 AM

New pics
 
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Hope you enjoy the shots :)

bose 06-20-2009 03:59 AM

Damn bro, looks sick. I didn't notice before that it was completely debadged. Me Likey!

rx8snowboard 06-20-2009 11:46 PM

Thats a new thing, I just debadged it lol

rx8snowboard 06-20-2009 11:53 PM

so my brother just got a new VR-4 !

bose 06-21-2009 10:08 PM

How much did it cost for the trunk to debage and repaint? Where did you get it done.


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