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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Just bought 8....New to forum

Just bought a 04 Winning blue 8 with 35,000 miles. Its a GT if im correct, every option besides Nav. Im new to the forum and have been researching a bit. Just thought i would give a list of future mods. Thoughts and comments appreciated.

Already installed JDM clear corners, and JDM blue city lights. 20% tint all around.
Future MODs:

Audio/Video: 2 10's or 12's? with amp and enclosure from EBAY...Metra double din kit, 7" touchscreen.

Intake/Exhaust: I'll probally go with mazdaspeed products for these because of warranty purposes.

Suspension: Tein H tech springs, maybe new shocks. Will I need anything for bad camber other than alignment?

Rims: Chrome 19's...should I stay with the same sized tires all around?

Lighting: 10,000k HID bulbs..are these illegal in NY? Blue LED foglights bulbs and corners.

Any other suggestions?
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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Welcome to the club. You bought the best color for the 8. Please don't ruin it by putting heavy *** 19" gangster chrome rims on it.
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by alfy28
You sir, are in rare form as of late
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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LOL...Thats funny. Them have to be the ugliest rims out there. More like these
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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hey nice..hope to see pics soon
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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welcome, not a fan of thoes wheels though
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaEight
LOL...Thats funny. Them have to be the ugliest rims out there. More like these
Those=heavy *** chrome gansta rims.

19" will just make your car slower, uglier and less comfortable.

Welcome. Before you do the mods bring your car in and get the recall test done to make sure your motor is in good shape. Many of the '04's have had engine replacements under warranty. If you need one it will be covered under warranty but definitely find out before messing with it.
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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Alfy, do you have the original picture of that blue 8? WTF is up with the exhaust tip?!?!?
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 12:00 AM
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sounds like a good mod list, welcome.
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by dshiznit1489
Alfy, do you have the original picture of that blue 8? WTF is up with the exhaust tip?!?!?
+1 WTF is that?
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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+1 WTF is that?
it's called the red rocket exhaust
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by shaunv74
Those=heavy *** chrome gansta rims.

19" will just make your car slower, uglier and less comfortable.

Welcome. Before you do the mods bring your car in and get the recall test done to make sure your motor is in good shape. Many of the '04's have had engine replacements under warranty. If you need one it will be covered under warranty but definitely find out before messing with it.
When I bought the car I called Mazda and told them about the ownership change and they told me all recalls have been done. Should I still take it to a dealership and have it checked?
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by CTrx8
it's called the red rocket exhaust
lmao I thought the same thing
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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This is something you want to get familiar with:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/technical-service-bulletins-tsbs-recalls-rx-8-a-14453/
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by dshiznit1489
Welcome to the club. You bought the best color for the 8. Please don't ruin it by putting heavy *** 19" gangster chrome rims on it.
HEY!!! WHATS THAT SUPPOSE TO MEAN>?!!
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Wb IS THE BEST COLOR
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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welcome to the club, winning blue is a great color! hope you enjoy
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Welcome....! :p
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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And who was it that said "dont ruin it by putting gangsta chrome rims on"? This car looks sick!! The pic of the rims I want to get aren't too far off from these.

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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaEight
And who was it that said "dont ruin it by putting gangsta chrome rims on"? This car looks sick!! The pic of the rims I want to get aren't too far off from these.

HA HA HA~ my favorite X8 out there! Thats Angel Joes RX-8 on here, and by the way that monster has a 20B in it!
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaEight
And who was it that said "dont ruin it by putting gangsta chrome rims on"? This car looks sick!! The pic of the rims I want to get aren't too far off from these.

I'm not a fan, but to each his (or her) own. Congrats on the purchase, and welcome to the club.
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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Yeah ZumnRX8, I was reading that whole thread last night. I actually seen the video on youtube before I read the thread. I wish he had more clips...but my keyboard can't take any more drool.
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