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Old 01-27-2023, 08:00 AM
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I just picked up a 2004 RX8 with 118k miles on the chassis and 10k on a mazda reman engine. Excited to start "resto-modding" this car. It runs real strong, just needs a little TLC.

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Welcome to the asylum. Any photos of how the car is now?
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I'll post some photos in a bit.
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Welcome.
What color and trim?
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It’s green mica. Not sure about the trim. It has cloth seats, no sunroof, manual transmission

Autocross/Track Prep Upgrades:
  • Koni Yellow Custom Valved Double Adjustable Struts
  • Mx5 Hotchkis front sway Bar
  • Enkei Pf01 w/ BFG Rival S Tires
  • HKS Single Exit Exhaust installed
  • Catless mid-pipe for track events
  • Upgraded to Series 2 fuel pump
  • Fan Mod to lower target coolant temp 10 degrees
  • New catalytic converter w/ under 10k miles
  • Upgraded starter for higher cranking speed
  • New Coolant Expansion TanK

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Anyone know where I can get the roof drip molding?

And are there any good guides on how to replace those pieces?
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Car is clean and has tasteful mods so far. As for the roof molding normally they are clipped in and will come off easy with a plastic clip tool, otherwise they're just double side taped on. They can bend and warp easy so whatever you do, take your time doing it. I'm sure there's a thread here or a YouTube video on how to do them.
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https://www.shopmazdapartsonline.com...g-f151509h0epz

About 70 bux from Mazda. In the diagram you can see the clips I mentioned.
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