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I like the side fasteners, nicely thought out. 
11-01-2011, 08:09 PM
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BB, you can always give me the spoiler and I'll figure out the mounting!
Black Cherry Mica is the same color as my Speed6. It's a wonderful shade, changes colors depending upon the light conditions. My wife has gotten many compliments on the car while she is driving (I never do, I guess I look scary!).
Black Cherry Mica is the same color as my Speed6. It's a wonderful shade, changes colors depending upon the light conditions. My wife has gotten many compliments on the car while she is driving (I never do, I guess I look scary!).
11-01-2011, 08:26 PM
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11-01-2011, 09:27 PM
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congrats!
~Test Fitting
1. as the picture shows, use the Center Brake Lamp as a guide, and use the CF Side Stopper, to test fit the wing, and find the mounting location.
~Installation
1. once set the mounting location, remove the double sided tape film and install the wing. at the same time install the CF Side Stopper shown in the picture below
2. the picture to the right is larger view of the Side Stopper. using the 4mm special bolts to secure the stopper at the three points.
*Depending on the individual car, you may experience a minor fitment issue.
let me know if you want to know the paper on the right as well.
the one on the right is just a general warnings etc. such as do not drop the product, make sure you tighten the product...
probably the one important thing is about the pairing instruction.
it says that the product uses wax when they make it, so before the paint, make sure remove all the oil, and then wet sand the surface using 600 grid sanding paper. also use of the primer (they called surfacer, but and i assume it's primer, but don't really know for sure... check with body shop...)
hope this would help.
congrats!
~Test Fitting
1. as the picture shows, use the Center Brake Lamp as a guide, and use the CF Side Stopper, to test fit the wing, and find the mounting location.
~Installation
1. once set the mounting location, remove the double sided tape film and install the wing. at the same time install the CF Side Stopper shown in the picture below
2. the picture to the right is larger view of the Side Stopper. using the 4mm special bolts to secure the stopper at the three points.
*Depending on the individual car, you may experience a minor fitment issue.
let me know if you want to know the paper on the right as well.
the one on the right is just a general warnings etc. such as do not drop the product, make sure you tighten the product...
probably the one important thing is about the pairing instruction.
it says that the product uses wax when they make it, so before the paint, make sure remove all the oil, and then wet sand the surface using 600 grid sanding paper. also use of the primer (they called surfacer, but and i assume it's primer, but don't really know for sure... check with body shop...)
hope this would help.
11-01-2011, 11:09 PM
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So next weekend is going to be nice and Ohio Rotaries is planning a last fling at Rotary Park. 11/06 at 1 P.M. maybe bbq, cruise afterwards. Address is 2260 Dayton Xenia Road Dayton, OH 45434. Go to the Ohio Rotaries website for more info and updates. I hope to see some of you there!
http://www.ohio-rotaries.com/
http://www.ohio-rotaries.com/
11-02-2011, 11:44 AM
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11-02-2011, 02:04 PM
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I should probably visit this thread more often since I'm from NKY lol
Here's a quick snap shot of my car with the new shoes.
Enkei RC-T4 18x9 +35. Got these for a steal, basically traded my spare stockers for them
They're a bit stretched since they are 225/45's on them right now, but honestly, it does not look bad. (Tires were ones I had for the summer with lots of tread left)
May go 235 or 245's when I buy new tires, but for now I think it looks good/I don't see many Rx-8's with these wheels. I like trying to be different lol
I am also lowered on R3 Bilstein shocks and Megan Lowering Springs (Yes I know Megan aren't the best, but I thought for the cheap price, it was a good substitute until I can purchase coil overs)
Here's a quick snap shot of my car with the new shoes.
Enkei RC-T4 18x9 +35. Got these for a steal, basically traded my spare stockers for them
They're a bit stretched since they are 225/45's on them right now, but honestly, it does not look bad. (Tires were ones I had for the summer with lots of tread left)
May go 235 or 245's when I buy new tires, but for now I think it looks good/I don't see many Rx-8's with these wheels. I like trying to be different lol
I am also lowered on R3 Bilstein shocks and Megan Lowering Springs (Yes I know Megan aren't the best, but I thought for the cheap price, it was a good substitute until I can purchase coil overs)
11-02-2011, 02:16 PM
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I should probably visit this thread more often since I'm from NKY lol
Here's a quick snap shot of my car with the new shoes.
Enkei RC-T4 18x9 +35. Got these for a steal, basically traded my spare stockers for them
They're a bit stretched since they are 225/45's on them right now, but honestly, it does not look bad. (Tires were ones I had for the summer with lots of tread left)
May go 235 or 245's when I buy new tires, but for now I think it looks good/I don't see many Rx-8's with these wheels. I like trying to be different lol
I am also lowered on R3 Bilstein shocks and Megan Lowering Springs (Yes I know Megan aren't the best, but I thought for the cheap price, it was a good substitute until I can purchase coil overs)
Here's a quick snap shot of my car with the new shoes.
Enkei RC-T4 18x9 +35. Got these for a steal, basically traded my spare stockers for them
They're a bit stretched since they are 225/45's on them right now, but honestly, it does not look bad. (Tires were ones I had for the summer with lots of tread left)
May go 235 or 245's when I buy new tires, but for now I think it looks good/I don't see many Rx-8's with these wheels. I like trying to be different lol
I am also lowered on R3 Bilstein shocks and Megan Lowering Springs (Yes I know Megan aren't the best, but I thought for the cheap price, it was a good substitute until I can purchase coil overs)
go 245 at least. I run 245's on an 18x9 and they're not quite square. A 265 will be nicely squared off, but will most likely look like too much tire.
looks good though. The wheels are a little flat, but not bad at all.
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11-02-2011, 03:09 PM
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fuztupnz: Yea, the wheels originally came with Hoosier slicks 255/35's (Which I'm selling locally for $450 OBO if anyone is interested lol). It seemed a bit too tire on the wheels so I will either go 235 or 245.
brilliantblackrx8, where'd you see me at lol
And thanks, the springs are good.
But to be honest, I'm not sure if its the Bilstein's that give me a stiffer ride of the springs or maybe even both.
I can tell you I feel a bit more confident going into corners after the setup than before, and that's with broken rear endlinks (that I had to cut off to install the suspension, will get new ones soon).
As for the look, I'm thinking MAYBE some 10mm spacers in the rear and 5mm spacers in the front if I find any. But that will probably be after I purchase new tires with a wider spec.
brilliantblackrx8, where'd you see me at lol
And thanks, the springs are good.
But to be honest, I'm not sure if its the Bilstein's that give me a stiffer ride of the springs or maybe even both.
I can tell you I feel a bit more confident going into corners after the setup than before, and that's with broken rear endlinks (that I had to cut off to install the suspension, will get new ones soon).
As for the look, I'm thinking MAYBE some 10mm spacers in the rear and 5mm spacers in the front if I find any. But that will probably be after I purchase new tires with a wider spec.
11-02-2011, 04:20 PM
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Ah lol yea that makes sense. Unfortunately I don't think I've seen your 8 and I notice most of them, even at night with just fog and head light shapes lol
And yea, that's one of the reasons why I'm hesitant. From what I read its a long procedure to replace studs.
And yea, that's one of the reasons why I'm hesitant. From what I read its a long procedure to replace studs.
11-02-2011, 06:28 PM
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I wouldn't run 5mm without extended studs. I guess I should have worded it better. My apologies.
But yea, that car you posted is one of the cars I love on this forum.
But yea, that car you posted is one of the cars I love on this forum.
11-02-2011, 09:24 PM
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I was actually driving a 2012 Chevy Equinox when I saw your car, so yeah there is not a chance you could have seen me. Actually, I was reading online, and a lot of people don't recommend that you even use 5mm spacers w/out longer studs, I guess that is up to you to decide. They say 6-7 full turns with the lug, or it's not safe. I am actually thinking of putting some 5mm on mine and going to go from there, remember, although I am running a +42 offset, my wheels are 10 inches wide, which means its like running a 18X9.5 at +35 right now, so 5mm, would actually be me running a 18X9.5 at +30. I have seen some cars on here that are lowered with the 255/40/18 18x9.5 +30 combo on this site, and it looks great, here is a pic of Kuro (Christine) old car w/that combo
This is essentially the look I am after with the sides and bumper install. If my calculations are right, with my 18X10 +42 with 5mm spacer should put me at this offset.
This is essentially the look I am after with the sides and bumper install. If my calculations are right, with my 18X10 +42 with 5mm spacer should put me at this offset.
I'm still trying to figure out if I switch out stock 18's for something else what do I want?. Always fun on Tirerack.com trying out different combos. I'm thinking a darker rim though to give some contrast to the Liquid Silver. I want to drop it an inch with coilovers.
I had the 8 out at lunch today on the backroads of Maineville/Morrow/Butlerville with the all-seasons on. They're 245/40's but the progression from understeer to snap oversteer is kind of scary. I've been varying the air pressure and haven't found a good combo yet. TCS is kicking in a lot earlier than with the stock RE050's. How many months of winter do we have? Maybe if global warming happens soon I won't have to swap tires
11-02-2011, 09:49 PM
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11-02-2011, 10:00 PM
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btw, thanks for all the help this season. I really wish if i could make it to the last 2 events...
I'm wondering if anyone's interested in some cart racing event here. I've done only once, and nothing even close to be good, but it was a lot of fun.
11-02-2011, 10:07 PM
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so you won't be running on STX next year??
btw, thanks for all the help this season. I really wish if i could make it to the last 2 events...
I'm wondering if anyone's interested in some cart racing event here. I've done only once, and nothing even close to be good, but it was a lot of fun.
btw, thanks for all the help this season. I really wish if i could make it to the last 2 events...
I'm wondering if anyone's interested in some cart racing event here. I've done only once, and nothing even close to be good, but it was a lot of fun.
11-03-2011, 01:53 AM
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I'm a full time student so its hard to find time..
It was used for maybe an hour or two lightly on the track. There is still a good amount of tread left. But like I said, I will post pictures up soon
Thanks for the interest.
11-04-2011, 02:15 PM
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Hey folks, I just got my color swatches from Redline Goods (they make leather shift boots etc). So if anyone was thinking about getting something from them but not sure of the color you can take a look at these. I can bring them to Fuel or we could work something else out. I have one of their shift boots and e-brake cover in the Speed, they are high quality and reasonably priced.
11-04-2011, 06:11 PM
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Ok, I just found out this is acceptable so I'm asking for your help. I submitted the photo Steve took of the Miata for a calendar and would appreciate any votes you can give me. Here's the link: http://www.r2-limited.com/blog/?page_id=406 Mine is the Mahogany Mica with bronze wheels, black roll bar and a train trestle in the background.
You can vote once every 24 hours, the poll closes in a few days. BTW, I tried voting from my wife's computer but was denied, apparently if the computers use the same ISP the vote is blocked.
You can vote once every 24 hours, the poll closes in a few days. BTW, I tried voting from my wife's computer but was denied, apparently if the computers use the same ISP the vote is blocked.
11-04-2011, 07:10 PM
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Ok, I just found out this is acceptable so I'm asking for your help. I submitted the photo Steve took of the Miata for a calendar and would appreciate any votes you can give me. Here's the link: http://www.r2-limited.com/blog/?page_id=406 Mine is the Mahogany Mica with bronze wheels, black roll bar and a train trestle in the background.
You can vote once every 24 hours, the poll closes in a few days. BTW, I tried voting from my wife's computer but was denied, apparently if the computers use the same ISP the vote is blocked.
You can vote once every 24 hours, the poll closes in a few days. BTW, I tried voting from my wife's computer but was denied, apparently if the computers use the same ISP the vote is blocked.
Of course, guess which one I voted for.