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Old 06-01-2009, 01:43 PM
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Picture of my rides. after 3 weeks with small mods
After 3 weeks with my brand new 2008 rx8 6MT, I finally have chance to post up pictures after small mods.

Right after came back from dealer.


After Caliper paint with Fender Strakes (SATIN CHROME)


My RX8 with my CBR600RR
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Old 06-01-2009, 01:45 PM
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that looks good!

now you just need to add a drop to it and it'll be sweet!
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Originally Posted by nikkdizzle
that looks good!

now you just need to add a drop to it and it'll be sweet!
Thanks. Will probably do clear corner first. running low on money now....
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Clears and tints you'll be set
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lookin good +1 on tint and drop. its so worth it.
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Nice. Clear corners now.
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looks like your strakes arent level
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Old 06-01-2009, 02:57 PM
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Your strakes are all kinds of F'ed up man...They are not supposed to be at an angle lik that...
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the red calipers and front splash guards look good but as mentioned, your strakes need a little attention.

any plans for further mods?
I'd recommend getting screens to protect the AC condenser and Oil Coolers. Racing Beat sells a complete kit but I'm not sure what the cost would be to ship it up North.
Also, the AFE (axial flow engineering) Short Shifter is an amazing upgrade.
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What method did you use to paint the calipers?
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I thought the same things about the strakes...but I didn't know if it was just my eyes. Glad to see that my eyes are fine.
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really? maybe just the shotting angle? I got it from rx8strakes and it has not just 1 screw hole, but also a pin sticking out with instruction on exactly where to put the strake on.

Does this look better or is it really off?
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Originally Posted by JinDesu
What method did you use to paint the calipers?
Spray. I wrap up everything around my caliper and spray with high temp caliper paint.
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No its not the shooting angle of your car...Your strakes are crooked!
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lol they should be horizontal with the rest of the car
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oic. thanks. I will take it out tonight and try again.
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However, it is a personal preference thing. Some people have it the way you have it. Others have it flat. Some people have 3 strakes while other have just 1. Play around with the angle when you adjust it and just put them where you like it.
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Remind me not to have you over to hang any pictures...

Those strakes are creating downforce.


Car looks really nice. Congrats!
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Originally Posted by YaXMaNGTO

Those strakes are creating downforce.


Car looks really nice. Congrats!
lol. I was thinking the same.
Thanks.

Ross_Dawg, I think you are right. I am not sure if I will have problem taking the double sided tape out, but I will try. hopefully not to scratch my paint. :p But if it's too difficult to take them out, I might just leave it like that.
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Gorgeous ride.
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^ thank you.
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Using a hair dryer and heating up the tape makes it come off easier from what I hear on here.
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A heat gun is way better. i got one from home depot for like 20 bucks. its worth it, everything is much easier with that.. even taking tint off!
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I guess I will then have to use new double sided tape for it then...
It's more difficult to take it out then put it on.
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