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Old 06-26-2007, 06:03 AM
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I regret trying the "yank and pray" method of taking off the center trim before reading about pushing the tab to the side from the cup holder area.
Oh well, the only person who knows the center section is loose is me.
My clip was broken by someone else (service?) but I repaired mine with Velcro. It took a bit of time to cut out the right shape but it worked very well and now I don't have to worry about "yank and pray".
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Old 06-26-2007, 07:16 AM
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regret = too much,but i'm willing to learn from it
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Old 06-26-2007, 08:38 AM
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I regret buying those clear corners that are still sitting on my desk.

Oh, one of these days I may have too much to drink and actually install them...
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Old 06-26-2007, 09:23 AM
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I regret buying those clear corners that are still sitting on my desk.

Oh, one of these days I may have too much to drink and actually install them...
Understandable... it's hard finding the 10 minutes it takes to install.
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Old 06-26-2007, 09:28 AM
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Old 06-26-2007, 09:31 AM
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Understandable... it's hard finding the 10 minutes it takes to install.

During daylight hours, you're absolutely right!

I'm going to quit procrastinating. One of these days.
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Old 06-26-2007, 09:38 AM
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There was this girl that worked here a while back. I regret not getting her naked.
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Old 06-26-2007, 09:51 AM
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Not regrets, but waste of time/effort/$

- Hawk HP+ pads (little/no change from stock)
- intake coolant bypass mod (no effect)
- blowby catch can (no oil caught)
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Old 06-26-2007, 10:18 AM
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Not trading in my car last weekend for that sweet evo9 MR..

I know i'm going to regret it, but i'll just wait for the skyline to come out in a few years. he he
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Old 06-26-2007, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkBrew
My clip was broken by someone else (service?) but I repaired mine with Velcro. It took a bit of time to cut out the right shape but it worked very well and now I don't have to worry about "yank and pray".
Awesome, i'll have to give that a try.
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Old 06-26-2007, 11:18 AM
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I regret buying the HKS power suction air intake... what a waste of money.

My K&N panel filter nets the same result without the angry misquito sound and saved myself 500 bucks.

Sorry XDEEDUBBX you HKS junkie ...
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Old 06-26-2007, 11:32 AM
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I regret customizing my front bumper when I hit that traffic cone
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Old 06-26-2007, 11:37 AM
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I regret adding Mazda OEM strakes - they are now off the car and sitting in my basement. I also wish I did not get the Mazda Rotary Valve Stem Caps - fricken thieves own them now.

Other that those two, I have been pretty happy.
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Old 06-26-2007, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by DailyDriver2k5
I regret buying the HKS power suction air intake... what a waste of money.

My K&N panel filter nets the same result without the angry misquito sound and saved myself 500 bucks.

Sorry XDEEDUBBX you HKS junkie ...
To each his own, made dyno proven power in my car..
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:38 PM
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Hmm, interesting thread:

- I regret not powder coating my calipers instead of painting them. They're starting to chip and look like hell up close.
- Autolumination bulbs. Waste of money
- Royal Purple Transmission Fluid. RP = grindage in my car
- I regret not putting a clear bra on my bumper
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:53 PM
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I also regret not powder coating the calipers. When I add ss brake lines and new pads/rotors, I'll change that, but what a pita.
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:54 PM
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Hmm, interesting thread:


- I regret not putting a clear bra on my bumper
+1 to that, a year of highway driving has taken its toll on my front .
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:59 PM
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interesting stuff

i guess you dont have to literally regret mods, just sounded like a good title. how about mods you were unhappy with and learned and did or plan to do differently
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Old 06-26-2007, 01:14 PM
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- I sort of regret installing my Konis struts and S-Techs springs. Maybe I should have just gone with coilovers.
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Old 06-26-2007, 01:34 PM
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grab some HKS hipermax rs

konis are good stuff. s tech are more for style though
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Old 06-26-2007, 01:36 PM
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lol, this is suppose to be a mods i regret getting thread, not a mods i regret not getting.
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Old 06-26-2007, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
- I sort of regret installing my Konis struts and S-Techs springs. Maybe I should have just gone with coilovers.
BOO regreting Koni's!!!! I love my Konis, try playing with your adjustmenters more. Konis are great qualitly pieces and have a lifetime warranty. The only coilover set for the 8 that I know of with a lifer warranty are the KW V3's, and those cost mucho $$
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Old 06-26-2007, 01:42 PM
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I regret buying a Base Automatic. I love the car, but I should have done more research on the 6-speed M/T...
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Old 06-26-2007, 02:03 PM
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^ahhhaaahahhaahaahhah!!! ......oh. Sorry.
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Old 06-26-2007, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by krock1030
I regret buying a Base Automatic. I love the car, but I should have done more research on the 6-speed M/T...
+1!!!!

How many times have I looked in another Rx8 and wish I had those 2-toned interior trim...
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