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Old 05-17-2014, 07:02 PM
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2011 Mazda RX-8 R3 Pictures

Here are some pictures of my newly acquired R3.

:: 15,000 miles - completely stock when purchased

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:: BHR Ignition System

:: 19x8.5 +35 Work Emotion CR Ultimate Wheels

:: 235/40/19 Michelin Super Sport Tires

:: Ohlins Road and Track Coilovers, Front: +12 clicks from hard, Rear: +15 clicks from hard

:: Suspension professionally dialed in and corner balanced.

The pictures don't do the paint job justice - when close up you can see an awesome gold/bronze flake in the paint - really helps high-light the bronze wheels.

The Ohlins Road and Track coilovers are fantastic, they offer a compliant ride yet somehow remain firm when driving aggressive.

There's a small amount of rubbing when driving agressive - I'm having the fenders rolled next week.

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Old 05-18-2014, 03:08 PM
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Very nice man! It's almost my car's twin. Love the color.
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somehow doesn't look as aggressive without the 19 inch wheels.
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the stock bbs wheels are better IMO. very nice-- I love the R3.
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Thumbs up for doing it right. Nice choice on the Ohlins!
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I appreciate the comments - thanks for taking the time to post.

I still have the original R3 wheels - they're great wheels (just a lousy offset).

I could have used wheel spacers, but I'm not a big fan of them.

The Work wheels are heavier - probably 3-4 pounds a corner, but they go very well with the red paint and the gold/bronze flakes. I've always wanted a set of bronze wheels and decided to pull the trigger.

I can say that every time I get in the car (even for a short trip), my face has a big grin on it. I previously owned a 2009 GT for 3 years, and for some crazy reason decided to sell it. Every car I've been in since has disappointed me, so I decided I had to track down another 8.

Cheers.
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Very nice car. It always amazes me that I hardly see any 8's on the streets; especially since they are very good looking cars!
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I know you get looks when you're driving her.
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sweeeet - I would like to own your wheels
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Beautiful car. Thanks for posting.
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Nice job on the R3, but the view out your front door is even better!!!!!
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