Got my 2006 Phantom Blue RX-8
06-29-2006, 01:45 PM
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Phantom blue is sweet color, congrats! (clear corners are definitely in order though...)
Can't wait to see one of these on the road (not the same as seeing them covered in dust at the dealership)
Can't wait to see one of these on the road (not the same as seeing them covered in dust at the dealership)
06-29-2006, 02:48 PM
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No problem at all Mafenton,
Clear corners are the orange lights that are on the side of your car. Unfortunately that amber / orange color REALLY clashes with most of our cars.
Here's a picture of mine:
Clear corners are the orange lights that are on the side of your car. Unfortunately that amber / orange color REALLY clashes with most of our cars.
Here's a picture of mine:
06-29-2006, 02:58 PM
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[QUOTE=mafenton]Still getting used to the 6-speed AT. Personally I feel that it accelerates better when I put it in tiptronic. The paddle shifters on the steering wheel can be fun, but awkward when turning.
Yes, you are just getting used to the AT. The neat thing about my 04 AT is that you don't have to use the paddles when turning. I never do. Shove forward (downshift) or pull back (upshift) on the shifter -- it's always in the same place.
As for the tires, they have put the Dunlop SP Sport 8090 low profile tires
Lower profile than the stock 225-45 for the 18" wheel? I replaced my OE Potenzas/winter tires combo with Pirelli P Neros, which are lower profile: 245-40.
Mitch
Yes, you are just getting used to the AT. The neat thing about my 04 AT is that you don't have to use the paddles when turning. I never do. Shove forward (downshift) or pull back (upshift) on the shifter -- it's always in the same place.
As for the tires, they have put the Dunlop SP Sport 8090 low profile tires
Lower profile than the stock 225-45 for the 18" wheel? I replaced my OE Potenzas/winter tires combo with Pirelli P Neros, which are lower profile: 245-40.
Mitch
06-29-2006, 03:06 PM
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could use a tint and some clear corners. Not to be a dick but personally I never liked losing blue and I def don't like phantom blue. I actually hate vel red, black is ok but seems to hide alot of the cars nice lines.
the best colors are sunlight silver, Ti Grey(what i have) and lightning yellow....i personally wouldn't drive the yellow, but man they look sweet on a nice and sunny day!
the best colors are sunlight silver, Ti Grey(what i have) and lightning yellow....i personally wouldn't drive the yellow, but man they look sweet on a nice and sunny day!
06-30-2006, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
No problem at all Mafenton,
Clear corners are the orange lights that are on the side of your car. Unfortunately that amber / orange color REALLY clashes with most of our cars.
Here's a picture of mine:
Clear corners are the orange lights that are on the side of your car. Unfortunately that amber / orange color REALLY clashes with most of our cars.
Here's a picture of mine:
06-30-2006, 08:16 AM
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Clear Corners
$75 a set with stealth bulbs(silver that light up yellow)
There are lots of places to get them though and a great DIY walkthrough on this site.(search DIY)
The install is like 10 mins after you fish out the mirrors.
Awesome color BTW. Grats. Almost makes me think of getting something besides BB.
$75 a set with stealth bulbs(silver that light up yellow)
There are lots of places to get them though and a great DIY walkthrough on this site.(search DIY)
The install is like 10 mins after you fish out the mirrors.
Awesome color BTW. Grats. Almost makes me think of getting something besides BB.
06-30-2006, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Smileynh
Clear Corners
$75 a set with stealth bulbs(silver that light up yellow)
There are lots of places to get them though and a great DIY walkthrough on this site.(search DIY)
The install is like 10 mins after you fish out the mirrors.
Awesome color BTW. Grats. Almost makes me think of getting something besides BB.
$75 a set with stealth bulbs(silver that light up yellow)
There are lots of places to get them though and a great DIY walkthrough on this site.(search DIY)
The install is like 10 mins after you fish out the mirrors.
Awesome color BTW. Grats. Almost makes me think of getting something besides BB.
06-30-2006, 10:49 AM
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Yeah, clear corner are one of the EASIEST mods EVER. Its such a simple process, just make sure you take out the little silver reflector on the inside.
You guys' will thank us later for that... (lemme see if I can find the thread that talks about it)
You guys' will thank us later for that... (lemme see if I can find the thread that talks about it)
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