Mazdakevin Velocity Red 2004 Rx8 GT
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Mazdakevin Velocity Red 2004 Rx8 GT
Hey guys this is my first posting on this forum. i used to frequent mazdas247 but then sold my previous car ( mazda Protege) and lost interest. its depressing selling a car you loved LOL
So I purchased my rx8 about two years ago and left it stock because my brother and i were focused on building our own business ( Ace Aesthetics - specializing in vinyl wraps and signage). We have now become established and i finally got to get my hands a bit dirty with this thing.
All i have modified so far is the suspension (Stance Coilovers) and wheels (varrstoen Es6). im looking into the BHR coil relocation and a full wrap but as of now this is where she sits.
any comments are welcomeb
So I purchased my rx8 about two years ago and left it stock because my brother and i were focused on building our own business ( Ace Aesthetics - specializing in vinyl wraps and signage). We have now become established and i finally got to get my hands a bit dirty with this thing.
All i have modified so far is the suspension (Stance Coilovers) and wheels (varrstoen Es6). im looking into the BHR coil relocation and a full wrap but as of now this is where she sits.
any comments are welcomeb
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Fix that horrible lowered suspension. I don't understand why people do that. Is it to call attention to themselves? The tires have to wear uneven, and I assume with less rubber contacting the road, handling is negatively impacted. A neighbor of mine has a 2005 Infiniti G35 coupe. It's lowered to the point that the rear wheels bump the wheel arch and have damaged the metal leading to rust.
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Fix that horrible lowered suspension. I don't understand why people do that. Is it to call attention to themselves? The tires have to wear uneven, and I assume with less rubber contacting the road, handling is negatively impacted. A neighbor of mine has a 2005 Infiniti G35 coupe. It's lowered to the point that the rear wheels bump the wheel arch and have damaged the metal leading to rust.
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Fix that horrible lowered suspension. I don't understand why people do that. Is it to call attention to themselves? The tires have to wear uneven, and I assume with less rubber contacting the road, handling is negatively impacted. A neighbor of mine has a 2005 Infiniti G35 coupe. It's lowered to the point that the rear wheels bump the wheel arch and have damaged the metal leading to rust.
ill tell you why I do it, because i like the way it looks. Its really just my commuter. I know my limits as well, so i hope to never make contact with the body lol
sounds like your lookin out for me though, so thank you.
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Don't be this guy. He drives super slow (probably because it bottoms out when it runs over a leaf) The rear wheel arches are shot since the tires scrap it. Wheel arch is rusted out (spash some more paint on it. ) I do like the matte paint job and the rims. I just wouldn't have screwed with the suspension.
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If your an admin feel free to move it.
mmmmm Not my cup of tea, bad paint, horribly chrome WHEELS, and he parked into the curb... I will never be this guy.
But again, thanks for lookin out.
Don't be this guy. He drives super slow (probably because it bottoms out when it runs over a leaf) The rear wheel arches are shot since the tires scrap it. Wheel arch is rusted out (spash some more paint on it. ) I do like the matte paint job and the rims. I just wouldn't have screwed with the suspension.
But again, thanks for lookin out.
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op you fuked your suspension. one of the best parts of an rx8 is the way it handles and you destroyed that. i hate the color red so to me the purple looks better but it needs tint and to be unstanced
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What's the specifications of that setup? Offset, rim width, size, weight, and tire width? I Like the stance a lot! Just not a fan of the negative camber. Are you having to do that to not rub?
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and yea with the aggressive offset i have to run the -5 degrees in order to stay clear.
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I like the color, not sure about the rim color with it though.
One thing I would do with it is get your hands on the Greddy SP2 exhaust if you can, they are a little larger in diameter and nice and shiny. It's discontinued now, the newer exhaust from Greddy doesn't have the curled lip on the tip which is one of the things I enjoy.
One thing I would do with it is get your hands on the Greddy SP2 exhaust if you can, they are a little larger in diameter and nice and shiny. It's discontinued now, the newer exhaust from Greddy doesn't have the curled lip on the tip which is one of the things I enjoy.
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