RX-8 Progress
Making serious headway on my 2006 AT RX-8. Yea, its an auto but I picked her up for $1,400. Compression is very good at high 7's, low 8's. I finally got this car running like a champ. Here was the state of it when I first got it missing passenger door handle and all:
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...2d5ca20da1.jpg Had rust holes at the side view mirrors in both spots but otherwise seemed like a good restoration project. I've been working on it for almost 7 months now and I got it running great. So I decided to fix the main issue of its looks. Just got it in 2 weeks ago to fit the new front bumper and she's looking good: https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...ff016e6cb2.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...13f9c6117f.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...7527963f7c.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...cb143240e1.jpg Ill update once fully painted but I think she will look just fine. |
Not bad on compression!
Can't help but notice you primered over the badges and middle brake light there :/ |
Originally Posted by Loki
(Post 4943641)
Not bad on compression!
Can't help but notice you primered over the badges and middle brake light there :/ |
Nice project, can't argue with that purchase price! Definitely curious to see it after paint. You must be painting inside, right?
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Originally Posted by 10KRPM
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Nice project, can't argue with that purchase price! Definitely curious to see it after paint. You must be painting inside, right?
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Every time I read about the cracked dash issue I'm so happy mine doesn't have it. No idea why, 2004 with 70,000-ish miles now, the dash looks perfect so far. I don't know it's life prior to around 3 years ago, maybe someone stored it inside or covered it to avoid the UV.
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Originally Posted by 10KRPM
(Post 4943693)
Every time I read about the cracked dash issue I'm so happy mine doesn't have it. No idea why, 2004 with 70,000-ish miles now, the dash looks perfect so far. I don't know it's life prior to around 3 years ago, maybe someone stored it inside or covered it to avoid the UV.
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it’s still an automatic and sucks dry teets no matter what :suspect:
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
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it’s still an automatic and sucks dry teets no matter what :suspect:
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sounds like a good future swap candidate then if you have good compression on that 6port now save it while you can! i am currently doing my 2007AT(CWP) swap to MT. I do have some spare black leather seats and some tan leather seats if you need
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...89fb0fd44d.jpg |
Paint done on the car. Just need to worry about the rims. Should have completed pictures done by the weekend. Paint was pretty fresh when these pics were taken. I do see some orange peeling...
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...8d28d257f0.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...e7ff4f498c.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...28afef04e8.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...79ed38f6ba.jpg |
Like I asked before, you are painting outside? Amazing results if so.
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Originally Posted by 10KRPM
(Post 4943832)
Like I asked before, you are painting outside? Amazing results if so.
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If I tried to do that, even with something providing cover, it would have 73 black flies, 3 spiders, and 4 or 5 ticks neatly painted in. :yelrotflm
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Originally Posted by 10KRPM
(Post 4943834)
If I tried to do that, even with something providing cover, it would have 73 black flies, 3 spiders, and 4 or 5 ticks neatly painted in. :yelrotflm
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I’m actually looking at an auto for my wife to drive.
First thing will be to get versa tune and raise the rev limit. Won’t be as bad that way. |
Originally Posted by Snox801
(Post 4943919)
I’m actually looking at an auto for my wife to drive.
First thing will be to get versa tune and raise the rev limit. Won’t be as bad that way. |
Well, paint is finished and looks really good. Here are some pics.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...89f7614583.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...cdee43eafb.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...44687dac96.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...e0812c708e.jpg Overall pretty happy even though it was a budget job. All other mechanical issues sorted, all that's left to do is to enjoy the car. |
Looks much better than before, that's for sure! What paint code did you go with?
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Nice work!
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Wow, I'm speechless. That is impressive work, budget job or not. Car looks great.
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ive had some great spray can jobs turn out like this people dont believe with enough patience and prep its the same paint :P minimal bugs is main thing that kept yours lookin great but there is still definitely a dullness to it overall compared to factory. I would be very proud of it :ylsuper:
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Originally Posted by RastaRx-8
(Post 4944291)
ive had some great spray can jobs turn out like this people dont believe with enough patience and prep its the same paint :P minimal bugs is main thing that kept yours lookin great but there is still definitely a dullness to it overall compared to factory. I would be very proud of it :ylsuper:
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Originally Posted by 0-TO-100_Real_Quick
(Post 4944209)
Looks much better than before, that's for sure! What paint code did you go with?
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it should progress to a VDI valve and 6-spd manual transmission conversion, just do it … :suspect:
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