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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 09:14 AM
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Talking RX8 upgrade

I figured this would be the best place to post about my upgrade for 8.

So I just got back from deployment yesterday (glad to be home) and have been waiting to get this started.

List of parts that I will be putting into the car;
Emersil HP racing turbo kit
Tsunami front bumper & side skirts
Complete audio system (Kicker exclusive)
Tein coilover system with electronic dampening force controller
Agency power sway bars (front&back)
Greddy tower strut bars (front&back)
ACT Heavy Duty clutch kit(super street disc) with a PROlite flywheel &counterweight
Sparco R100 racing seats
Greddy pulleys
Greddy oil pan
A few other small things as well

More pictures will be forthcoming with more parts arriving
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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I'm still waiting on the turbo due to the fact that the BB upgrade was on backorder
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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Just how did you figure that?

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/what-belongs-diy-forum-163653/
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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Welcome back. Nice mods list, wrong forum brother
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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Can't wait for the final product. Will be waiting.
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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My apologizes for the post in the wrong section. I will swap over to the right section.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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lookin good so far!

Welcome home
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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Thanks man! Here are a few more photos of some parts that came in today. I have to go buy a new battery tomorrow. My old just crapped out on me. It's delaying my audio install.
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Last edited by Coty Melancon; Sep 12, 2011 at 04:43 PM. Reason: Added two more photos
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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Welcome Back Man!
Nice list you got there, will you be installing everything yourself?
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 1.3_LittersOfFurry
Welcome Back Man!
Nice list you got there, will you be installing everything yourself?
Thanks man! Yeah, me and a few buddies will be doing the whole install.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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That's gonna be awesome
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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Looks like a fun couple months coming up.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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Lookin good and nice upgrades you got goin on.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 08:46 AM
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Thanks everyone. Installed the Metra Kit last night and that was a damn pain. Pretty much only took before and after pictures, because I wanted to lose it with that thing. Today is wiring my subs and putting in all the new speakers.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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Welcome back it's bad to go away on tour but it is great to get home having not sent any money for months. Good choice to max you car. I bought a house after my first tour. I used the money from my next 4 to emigrate to America, get married, deposit for a house and of course put down a big chunk of cash for my Rx8.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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Well after two days I managed to finish my audio install and have everything complete. Turbo should be shipping soon and I'm gonna install the seats tomorrow.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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I hated these damn door panels
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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yeah, I need another tour...
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by RX8Soldier
yeah, I need another tour...
After seeing this thread, I can see your reasoning
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Alright, so new seats are in. Trying to decide what should go in next.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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Okay, now you're just friggen gloating!!!

I'd totally do the same

I can't believe that after all of this, you still have those stoopid orange corners!!
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by RX8Soldier

I can't believe that after all of this, you still have those stoopid orange corners!!
There coming off when the Tsunami front bumper gets here. Until then, well just gotta deal with it.
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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looks good man, welcome home. im jelous. want to sell me your drv seat on the cheap?
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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looking good, save some money bro or ur goona be left clean like my battle bodies that spend all the deployment money in 2 months....
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 200.mph
looks good man, welcome home. im jelous. want to sell me your drv seat on the cheap?
Sorry bro. I'm already giving them to a buddy of mine.


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looking good, save some money bro or ur goona be left clean like my battle bodies that spend all the deployment money in 2 months....
Haha, I'm good bro. I will have a good bit still left.
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