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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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First mod suggestions?

I've been thinking about getting something new for my rx-8 for a while now, but I dont know where to start even. Appearance of performance? And if I go for appearance, what can I get that will make the car look like i've actually done something? I'm really not sure where to begin!
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 12:38 AM
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exhaust will make you happy. rims wiill make you stand out. youre not gettin that AT too much faster without forced induction, so you might as well enjoy it the way it looks/sounds.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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I say exhaust, that was my first mod. I don't regret it, but wish I would of gotten a short shifter and new shift **** first. Since you have a AT however, go for the exhuast. If you have more money to work with mabye a body kit and/or rims, If I had a AT I would go with appearance first and preformance later.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 02:35 AM
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well since ive modded a lot of cars in the past...and wont do it again.
Ide do suspension/wheels and leave it. Especially being a AT

(maybe exhaust)
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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exhaust or intake if going for sound/performance. clear corners, tint, accents, strakes, bodykit (priciest of the options) if going for appearance.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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Trade it for a manual.

Then get the RP short shifter.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Racing Beat sway bars, for less body roll, and better handleing.
Borla Exhaust, for deeper exhaust note, and sexier tips.
Aftermarket wheels, for a more aggressive look.
Clear Corners, well, it's just a must.
Tint, looks great on Velocity Red 8's.
MazdaSpeed Body Kit, if you have alot of money and want your car to look pimped out.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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i dont have clear corners! and its not a must....i find that im the only one with the ambers nowadays...and ambers look good on red so leave em....but since you have an AT you should get lowering springs..

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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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I love the way the OEM sidemarkers look
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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I'd vote for an exhaust...
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by CyberPitz
I love the way the OEM sidemarkers look
u need therapy.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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focus on looks, highlight your cars attributes.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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Upgrade the flux capacitor. the lower IAT will definitely help at high RPM's and you'll see a noticable change in power.
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