Black Betty Build
 

Well I thought I would start a build thread since my motor has been replaced.

2005 RX8
Suede interior
Nav
RS Exhaust (eBay find until I can afford a Borla)
BHR Midpipe
BHR Ignition Upgrade
Konig Deception 18x8 +40
Red Led interior lights (doors, dome and map light)
K&N Typhoon Intake
Suede shift boot with red stitching
NRG CF shift knob
REW Oil Pressure Kit by MazMart
Smoke Tail lights

Planned Mods:
1.5" static drop (have the springs just need to install them) (Soon hopefully)
F1 Racing Style tail light in the rear bumper (Soon hopefully)
RB gauge pod w/ Autometer gauges
And many more.

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Since I am veteran, I wear this decal with pride.
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Good luck with the build!

I thoroughly enjoy a awesome build. I plan on keeping it simple since the car is already sexy as hell.

ordered a suede w/ red stitching shift boot and NRG carbon fiber shift knob.

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BHR mid-pipe will be ordered Thursday.

I am going to be adding some after market gauges. I am going to use the RB gauge pod. I am going to be running a oil pressure, water temperature and AF ratio gauge. Is there anything extra I need to get? I am going to be running full sweep electric gauges.

Get the lotek pod instead the RB pod IMO is not that good. Both quality and functionally.

EDIT:

I cannot go that route due to my GPS screen.

Even better do the tablet to OBD gauge conversion.

link?

One of these are good starting points.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-int...66/?styleid=17

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-int...58/?styleid=17

Those are very good starting points. Thanks.

Now I am debating between GOODbox and going analog gauges. Really do not want to go with the tablet option.

Anyone have an opinion on GOODbox?

IMO prosport EVO gauges are one of the best to get, I'm swapping my glowshift out for them this winter. Never again will I get analog with stepper motors. So much noise.

I was thinking full sweep electric by Autometer. I had a set in my Ranger and loved them.

EDIT:
I like those. Digital and descently priced.

I am going to rock a set of these.

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/i...L1ImOr2Ciw8yXd

oh boy .. be ready to put on the flame suit..

many on this forum hate xxrs ...

What offset are you running? I am really thinking about getting the gold or bronze.

18x9.75 +20 with 245/40 all around.

Do you have any rubbing on the front tires? I already have that size tires and they are basically new.

Rolled my fenders beforehand and not having any problems.

That makes sense. Thanks for the info.

EDIT: Are you still on your stock suspension?

Lowered on springs. You will need at least that much or more aggressive fitting wheels look really weird.

I think I am going with 18x9 +30.

Finally decided what color scheme I am going will, black, red and cf. The cf part is going to be hard because too much looks horrible.

Scored a BHR mid pipe.

I wa planning a ton of CF, still might but I will paint over it. It's a great accent piece but needs to be in moderating.

BHR mid pipe will be here on Monday. I will post a video of the sound after it is installed.

Because catless.

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And the video as promised.

Fixed my nav
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Installed my new shift boot and knob
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Brown Santa will be delivering upgrades soon!

I am thinking about running these instead of a GoodBox.

http://car-lab.co.il/wp-content/uplo...evoop-blue.jpg

A little update:

Put some new shoes on, Konig Deceptions
Upgraded to a BHR ignition system
Installed a K&N Typhoon v2 intake
Upgraded my interior lights with red led's

Tinted the tails and installed LED bulbs.


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Update:

Installing a oil pressure kit that I ordered from MazMart. I will definitely be doing business with them again. Paul was very helpful and easy to work with.

Installed the MazMart oil pressure kit.

told ya it was easy. too bad you dont have an op gauge. i love seeing mine after this mod

What was the reading before the kit was installed?

Picking up a new passenger rear door because when I bought the car it had a huge dent.