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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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Air Suspenison? Body Kits?

ok i am planning on getting an rx8 but already know all the stuff of mpg ect, recalls, but was wondering here in so cal there are a lot of streets that have steep inclines and lots of speed bumps that sometimes actually scratch or damage the bottom of low cars, and was wondering i am planning on getting a body kit this one to be exact
http://www.raceonusa.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=4749
and was wondering is it possible to put air suspension on an rx8? what brand or model you you recomend? also should i do it during warranty or after? also i am planning on getting an 06 AT black leather rx8 what price should i bargain for? 23k possible? and are there ways to boost up your mpg? ect tires ect.?
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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yes ofourse... but air suspensions will absolutely ruin your handling and make it handle like an SUV... do you really want that? its costly too..
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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Air suspension...out of curiousity, what was your last car?
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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I have to wonder, was this thread just a way to get a naughty word into a thread subject?

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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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riceeeeeeeee....... cookies?
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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if youre looking to get a mintblue replica try contacting lazi
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 01:09 AM
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I have to wonder, was this thread just a way to get a naughty word into a thread subject?

probably....
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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you're handling will suck but if you don't care, then go for it... my car is pretty low, but i can survive going through many places as long as i angle excessively. that's about the only way to go around with a lowered ride with springs.
but since you're gettin an auto, and want it very low, i'd say your going all show? if so, go bags if you want...
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 01:14 AM
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have fun going back to the shop every other month getting your bags, lines, compressors, etc fixed..and no to mention new tires every 8-10k miles...
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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^ There was one posted with the burnout kit not too long ago.. it was white.. a member of rx8club... disgusting.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 01:55 AM
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wtf, air suspension?
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 02:03 AM
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there was also a ... gray ings kit on air bags too. somewhere on here.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 02:09 AM
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Air bag suspension gives a very stiff ride, right?
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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^ Depends... some air rides feel like youre in a town car... only air rides ive been in, but they werent slammed to the floor. but still, its disgusting on a rx8. on a JDM turbo'd van? maybe. on a sports car? no.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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like others here said, do you really want screw up your handling. if speed bumps is whats getting you, just approach them at a angle and you wil be fine.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 09:42 AM
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ya you can replace it every month if you get a kit off of ebay... man look into the good kits and it actually is not bad. ESPECIALLY if you live there. man those downhills to flat slopes will kill a car with no body kit. there are scratch marks on the pavment from stock cars grinding. get the air ride suspension ( a good kit) dont skimp or you will pay for it.

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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 03:07 AM
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get the veilside kit and coilovers and call it a day
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 03:15 AM
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get the veilside kit and coilovers and call it a day
WOW THAT WAS RANDOM AND HorRIBLE AT THE SAME TIME!
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 03:41 AM
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i agree with soildust get coilovers and ull be done for the day good handling and u dont have to replace ever just tires if ur camber is bad but theres ways to fix that to
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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search for bag and you will fine a good company that was recomended.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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go with coilovers u will save money and more practical a little more work to life and lower but saves lots of money 4 gas
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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go jump off a bridge.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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why air suspension?

raceonusa sells the worst replicas in the world
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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OMG! DUDE PLEASE dont tell youre from SANTA ANA, and you plan on adding 20s with lambo doors! then cruisin Bristol with all the other "vatos" then cruisin around parkin lots with your doors up!......RICE, no....wabby, YES!
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Hmmm solidust could have waited a couple more years to add a response like that...
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