BuBuBDunk

Well im befuddled on what to save up for next on my car and was wondering what you guys would do. Nothing done performance wise yet. Only things done were:

HID kit
Factory Body Kit
Tint
Akuza 455 drift wheels

Roidz

Clear corners.

BuBuBDunk

Yeah that and the parking lights were gonna be my first. What else?

jasonrxeight

take those bling wheels off and put on some 5 spoke Ray's.

swoope

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de gay it!

beers

SayNoToPistons

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- Throw those wheels at a ricer
- New set of tasteful wheels with good rubber
- Lower it
- RB DR or BHR DR midpipe with RB Rev8 catback
- Clear corners
- Cobb AP
- BHR coils
- SOHN adapter
- Maintenance


Done.

8 Maniac

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Lol, I was also going to comment that the wheels aren't my taste but decided to hold back... but since everyone mentioned it... lol.

On a serious note, if it's what you like, then stick with it. I know I had mixed tastes on my rims and I know for sure my next set will have mixed tastes.

I know you asked what we would do, but it's a tough question to answer. It can vary a lot depending on goals.

Performance goals: COBB accessport or short shifter. Exhaust/intake are good if you want sound but performance gains are minimal.

Appearance: depends on tastes... body kit maybe? MS kit is my preference.

Mixed gains: Coilovers or springs/shocks for lowered, aggressive look and better handling.

BuBuBDunk

Thanks guys. I myself like the rims. Came with the car. I was looking at a few body kits. Found one for 400 on ebay...trustable? haha

2tone

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price range??

body kits can run into the thousands.

no to ebay body kits unless you know a good body shop

BuBuBDunk

I saw a few on ebay and they had warranty. I figured as much tho. Meh I will look into how much im gonna spend when my tax return comes in. Should be around 1k tho. Half of it is going to bills. Other half? Fun heh.

I want to get the clear sidemarkers and hid parking lights first. then either debadge or get body it.

8 Maniac

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Thing to keep in mind with body kits is fitment. Someone will fit almost perfectly and others will require work. The work required to get body kits to fit can be fairly expensive... sometimes as much or more than the parts themselves.

BuBuBDunk

Really? Damn so then its prob worth just saving up and getting one that will def fit eh?

Razz1

ahh...........

Nothing EXCEPT Driving lessons.

makristal

I would say Go with a kit last....And 400 bucks...I wouldn't give my grandma a 400 dollar body kit.

HockeyRX-8

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dont buy replica body kits....they fit like garbage

Save up for authentic

Rote8

Short Shifter...

makristal

+1 ^


Also, just do stuff that makes it unique to you! Not the typical things :-D

BuBuBDunk

Thanks guys. Yeah i am definitely going to save up for authentic. Whats the best site to look for rx8 body kits? No I dont feel like searching flame all you want.

Razz1

do your homework

BuBuBDunk

http://www.andysautosport.com/mazda/...me_dimensions/ so nothing from duraflex?

chelecuche

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Throw the wheels, and then get new ones!

8 Maniac

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All those are replicas and probably wont fit without some work... I dont know about those specifically, but unless you know it's going to fit or know you can afford to get it to fit, I wouldn't bother. A clean looking stock car is much better than a car with a poor body kit fitment.

Those will also require painting. Keep it stock if you're not able to match the paint and have it painted properly.

Rotr8

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Well might as well give him the most referred site just to get him exposed to the sticker shock of authentic parts, just remember the part is just the beginning. Then comes shipping, fit and paint. Good luck, japanparts.com

BuBuBDunk

Yeah I would not purchase without the money needed for everything thus saving up. Thanks for the link tho.

lateralus

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I'm gonna agree with some of the other posts go with clear corners... I have a SS too and putting clear corners on made more difference than I would have guessed. They look great on that color.

Plus not much saving up necessary. Got mine off Mazmart for $60... If they are sold out I think rx7.com has some too. Both JDM