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11-22-2010, 08:56 PM
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New owner of a 2006 RX8
I just wanted to say hello to everybody. I recently purchased a 2006 RX8 6MT with a little over 51,200 miles. I've been looking at buying one of these for over 2 years now. My old car finally died on me and the opportunity to purchase an 8 was too much to pass up. I've been lurking here for a while trying to learn as much as I could about the 8's before I bought one. I think I got a really nice one. Here's some pic's of it:
11-23-2010, 08:33 AM
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11-23-2010, 08:48 AM
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First thing I'm going to do is upgrade the ignition system to BHR's coils and change the plugs and wires. I already have a MazdaSpeed CAI on it and a MazdaSpeed carbon Fiber front strut bar. All the interior lights, except the puddle lights, have been switched to blue led's. It looks really cool at night. I can't pour a ton of money into this car, I have two other high mileage vehicles that I have to maintain also in addition to putting a kid thru college and I don't have a money tree growing in my backyard. 
11-24-2010, 08:15 AM
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11-30-2010, 09:53 PM
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dude i saw you on the brige today, sweet ride!! i was that annoying dirty red rx8 next to you on the howard franklind around 5. the only, and i mean ONLY thing I think clashes are the fake carbon fiber B pillar things. they stick out too much. other than that, nice. what kind of rims are those?
12-01-2010, 08:34 AM
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dude i saw you on the brige today, sweet ride!! i was that annoying dirty red rx8 next to you on the howard franklind around 5. the only, and i mean ONLY thing I think clashes are the fake carbon fiber B pillar things. they stick out too much. other than that, nice. what kind of rims are those?
The rims are Zinik's. I believe these are the ones I have, only obviously, mine are black. http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
I'll keep an eye out for you. I drive across the bridge everyday around that time.
Take care
12-01-2010, 08:53 AM
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Welcome.
One of the first mods you should consider are the RB oil coolers and condenser screens. Could save you from hundreds of dollars of repairs thanks to a rock.
One of the first mods you should consider are the RB oil coolers and condenser screens. Could save you from hundreds of dollars of repairs thanks to a rock.
12-01-2010, 09:07 AM
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Welcome to the madness! Definitely do the BHR coil upgrade. You may be able to find some used ones on here too.
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Thanks for the info. I don't know anything about the RB oil cooler, or the stock setup for that matter, but I'll do some research and see what it's all about.
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