AWJay's progress...
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I don't really consider this a build thread. This is my progress on my DD, which is no track star.
After the last 6 months-ish I've been gathering a room/garage full of parts from being deployed. Now that I'm back its time to get shit done. Parts bought/installed: StatusRacing CF RingGT seat/installed Status Racing harness Nardi Deep Corn/installed Works Bell hub/installed Works Bell Rapfix quick release Progress front sway/installed Stance GR+/installed Advan RS-D's with centers/installed Mazda wind visors/installed Lotek gauge pod (dash) Shine Auto: FEED bumper Shine Auto: Burnout sides and rear I will be fitting the bumper/sides/rears sometime this week and send it to the paint shop, along with putting in the harness There was a hiccup with the works bell hub that I got. I was suppose to get the short hub but they sent a normal one. (with the quick release installed the steering wheel is way to close for comfort) so that one will be for sale soon after I get the shorthub in. Dont complain, the front will be lower tomorrow. Rear sits perfect. Rubs all to hell, but I don't mind :) Hawaii now has another 8 added to the fitted community:eek: Here are some pics. Enjoy:naughty: Attachment 232475 Attachment 232476 Attachment 232477 Attachment 232478 Attachment 232479 Attachment 232480 Attachment 232481 |
Looking good man.
I have a question for you, does the Nardi stick out further (meaning is it closer to you while seated) than the stock steering wheel? And if so how much? |
Nicely done, looks great with the RS-D's. Can't wait to see the finished product when all the aero goes on.
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Originally Posted by Arca_ex
(Post 4285475)
Looking good man.
I have a question for you, does the Nardi stick out further (meaning is it closer to you while seated) than the stock steering wheel? And if so how much?
Originally Posted by brilliantblackrx8
(Post 4285475)
Nicely done, looks great with the RS-D's. Can't wait to see the finished product when all the aero goes on.
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Love the car man those rims look mint on the winning blue great choice! Loving the roof rack as well, not many people have them on their 8's but I love it!
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Originally Posted by AWJay
(Post 4285957)
It comes out abut a inch closer with the hub on there. The short hub that I mentioned is approx half the size as the one i have on there.
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Buy the regular boss hub and a quick release. it will make it closer by 4-5 inches
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Sh!t man. The car looks mean, especially the Advan wheels. I want those. Gotta see your car in person now. We need a HI-RPM meet badly, with you and Nautyone headlining.
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Originally Posted by AWJay
(Post 4285474)
This is my progress on my DD, which is no track star.
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Looks great bud!
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Originally Posted by Wingznut
(Post 4286684)
If it's your DD, and not a track car... Why remove the driver's airbag?
Originally Posted by TopGear8
(Post 4286720)
Looks great bud!
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Looks good, and my favorite color too.
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Originally Posted by Wingznut
(Post 4286684)
If it's your DD, and not a track car... Why remove the driver's airbag?
Originally Posted by AWJay
(Post 4286790)
Because I wanted to.
I'm sure I don't need to point out that while two of the items are luxuries, the other two could save your or someone else's life. It's just so fake. You want it to look like some sort of race car, when it's not. I'll be curious to see how you anchor the "racing" harness.
Originally Posted by AWJay
(Post 4286790)
Rear sits perfect. Rubs all to hell, but I don't mind
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Originally Posted by Wingznut
(Post 4287530)
I guess I just don't get it... You lost your airbag, horn, cruise control, radio controls. All for what? For a useless quick release steering wheel on a daily driver?
I'm sure I don't need to point out that while two of the items are luxuries, the other two could save your or someone else's life. It's just so fake. You want it to look like some sort of race car, when it's not. I'll be curious to see how you anchor the "racing" harness. I guess your definition of perfect is different than most. LOL! Also I still have my horn. I could care less about cruise control and radio controls. The airbag issue. My harness keeps me from hitting the steering wheel. Obviously you have no clue how they work, my harness is also bolted in the recommended area where status said. Underneath the back seat there are two bars that you bolt a child seat to. That's where they are bolted to. Another thing. I said my car was no track star. I did not say that I didn't track it. Last but not least. 1. This is my car. If you don't like it. Oh well. You didn't pay for any of my parts. 2. You are acting like a child. I posted pictures of my progress to share with others and you took it as a opportunity to share your feelings and emotions like a woman on her cycle. I'm sure I speak for the others when I say you are out of line. 3. If this has helped you realize what a ass you are please Paypal me some money for psychiatric help. I hope I changed your life. 4. To everyone else. Thank you. Body and paint is soon to come. Stay tuned. :) |
I personally think it's awesome.
Hell, if I wasn't sinking all my spare money into an Rx7, I'd love to put some new seats, harnesses and such up front for the Rx8. But then again, I do get people in the rear seats often enough, so the harnesses bolting back there might annoy them. Ah well, I do auto-x mine, plan on doing some HPDE still as well, but it is ultimately the daily. Regardless, I've always found it fun driving like that even as a daily, in previous cars. |
what is your waist size? ive been considering these seats for a whilez.
I dropped from a 33 to a 32 so i can attempt to fit into seats. |
Awesome car.
Those seats are awesome on the track (tried them out in a friend's car a few years ago) but will kill your back on long road trips. But I guess you don't have to worry about that in the island, haha |
Originally Posted by EricB
(Post 4288193)
what is your waist size? ive been considering these seats for a whilez.
I dropped from a 33 to a 32 so i can attempt to fit into seats. Its the Ring GT I still have a little room to spare as well. Tip of advice if I must say... The base that they sell wont bolt directly to the seats for the RX8 you have to get the sliders if you don't want to drill new holes. Also, about the sliders. if you plan on using the Status Harness (not sure if its the same as other harness' out there) the eye bolts that the waist straps hook to prevent you from sliding back. So mine sits as is. I can move it up. but then i would be highly uncomfortable with the steering wheel being to close. Another thing I will say. The shoulder area will rub against the rear door handle/driver factory seat belt. just something to think about for you. However, I still love the seat. It looks good, its a 3rd of the weight of the factory leather seat, (driver) and its very strong.
Originally Posted by pistonhater
(Post 4288193)
Awesome car.
Those seats are awesome on the track (tried them out in a friend's car a few years ago) but will kill your back on long road trips. But I guess you don't have to worry about that in the island, haha
Originally Posted by MS Addict
(Post 4288193)
I personally think it's awesome.
Hell, if I wasn't sinking all my spare money into an Rx7, I'd love to put some new seats, harnesses and such up front for the Rx8. But then again, I do get people in the rear seats often enough, so the harnesses bolting back there might annoy them. Ah well, I do auto-x mine, plan on doing some HPDE still as well, but it is ultimately the daily. Regardless, I've always found it fun driving like that even as a daily, in previous cars. |
Originally Posted by goose guy
(Post 4286336)
Sh!t man. The car looks mean, especially the Advan wheels. I want those. Gotta see your car in person now. We need a HI-RPM meet badly, with you and Nautyone headlining.
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Just wondering, what bike rack is it that you've got there, and what do you think of it?
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Originally Posted by AWJay
(Post 4288659)
Don't forget my brother too. he is the other blue on with work CR Kai ultimates :)
Someone works at Oreillys in Mililani? I saw a blue rx8 with roof rack parked there once. Next time I'm there, I'll pass by to see if you or your brother is there. Gotta check out the goods in person. I'll be there this Sunday.... |
Originally Posted by MS Addict
(Post 4289271)
Just wondering, what bike rack is it that you've got there, and what do you think of it?
Originally Posted by goose guy
(Post 4289271)
He has a roof rack as well, right? Should do a photoshoot with dueling blue rx8s with roof racks. One can have a surfboard or paddleboard on the rack and the other a mountain bike or kayak. That would be a photo not yet seen here in rx8club.
Someone works at Oreillys in Mililani? I saw a blue rx8 with roof rack parked there once. Next time I'm there, I'll pass by to see if you or your brother is there. Gotta check out the goods in person. I'll be there this Sunday.... I got a new camera now and some nice lenses so I should be fairly soon. Work cuts into a lot of our play time though. Edit: Most Sundays he doesn't work, we live close by though. |
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