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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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I reget putting body vynils on:



I liked them for a day or two, then, not so much.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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Easy to remove right?
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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finger nail, some windex, and patience.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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I regret buying RP Supercat, should have just gone with a midpipe
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by greg985
I regret buying RP Supercat, should have just gone with a midpipe
same, my rp died on me, exoticspeed racepipe ftw!
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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i regret the DIY billet grille... that looked like crap thinking back on it
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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My only regret was taking my shinka to a local racetrack the first week I got it in a 45 degrees weather this past winter. Long story short, I ran wide in a turn and now my front fender has some wounds.
But now I can say my rx8 has character! That's not a mod readily available with cash.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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I regret not installing my turbo kit.. i have to wait till next year! everything is almost ready to just install and have a full kit.. but i have low compression on my motor.. soo now i hav to wait ue to money purposes.. priorities first ya know? its hard to just charge it ont he credit cards.. but dont wanna do that! lol

also the mod i regret the most will be my sr power pulleys even though they were free.. they did pretty much nothing
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver_Surfer
I regret buying premium fuel. My 8 runs fine on 87 & 89
My sister's boyfriend put 89 in his rx8 a couple of times and he ended up ruining the spark plugs.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by SPHINX144
My sister's boyfriend put 89 in his rx8 a couple of times and he ended up ruining the spark plugs.
I doubt the fuel had anything to do with that
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by RX OCHO
I regret getting the ms side sirts and rear more than a year ago,
parts are just collecting dust.
If still available, I might send you an offer in a month or so. If you are interested in selling them that is...
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by greg985
I doubt the fuel had anything to do with that
That's what the technician said at the Mazda shop.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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Spent $11xx for a set of Michillin PS2,
Now I buy a set of Federal 595RS-R for $600...a lot better
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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I regret listening to my wife and getting some right fender body work done, when I could have lived with it and gotten a sweeeeet RB cat back
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 05rx8mazda
I regret not installing my turbo kit.. i have to wait till next year! everything is almost ready to just install and have a full kit.. but i have low compression on my motor.. soo now i hav to wait ue to money purposes.. priorities first ya know? its hard to just charge it ont he credit cards.. but dont wanna do that! lol

also the mod i regret the most will be my sr power pulleys even though they were free.. they did pretty much nothing
What's wrong with your warranty???
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by greg985
I regret buying RP Supercat, should have just gone with a midpipe
Is getting pulled over a concern? That's my only concern between hi-flow cat and just a midpipe..
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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^^^ exactly why I still run a cat, even though I know I could squeeze out a few more ponies with a midpipe.
It's a simple case of Cots outweighing the benefit. (and don't even get me started on the smell of a catless rotary)
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
^^^ exactly why I still run a cat, even though I know I could squeeze out a few more ponies with a midpipe.
It's a simple case of Cots outweighing the benefit. (and don't even get me started on the smell of a catless rotary)
Move - get away from the Gestapo
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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been actually giving that quite some thought...
Problem is, CA is all I really know. Born and raised here, just getting VERY sick of the B.S. taxes / politics here.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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See that's why my family left. I'm from there too, but my parents decided to leave for those reasons in 99'. I think the only problems with california are the laws, population and pollution. Colorado has great air I must admit, though I don't get off on the mountains or high elevation they aren't bad.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
been actually giving that quite some thought...
Problem is, CA is all I really know. Born and raised here, just getting VERY sick of the B.S. taxes / politics here.
I will not try and BS you, Nevada has a few stupid rules and some stupid laws but that's government. Keep in mind no state income tax and somewhat low sales tax. Car registration used to be on a par with Cali but my dad (who's 95) just told me that his auto registration doubled this year on a five year old car. See if your Work has a branch here - I know some locals that can show you how to party. Oh yea, my dad finally said he'd move if he could get the girl friend to come to. I left Cali in 1963 cuz I saw what was coming. Never figured Vegas would grow like it has. Come now, you have friends here and in Phoenix and the transition would be easy.

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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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I regret buying drop springs and shocks instead of just buying coilovers. God bless Texas, no state income tax.
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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i regret thinking i could paint, now i live with an "almost near perfect" car.
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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I regret my rim choice even though they are only temporary...




Stock ride height
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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^^ really nice color
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