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Old May 4, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Wait...what happened??
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Old May 4, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackRX82006
My stepdad (and cosigner) said new only so I won't buy someone else problem.

Just got from the dealer. This might be my candidate:
If you don't mind me asking, how much did you get your 8 for?
Since they're bringing in the 09s are the prices dropping?
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Old May 4, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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More pics after claybar and Langka paint chip repair to the front bumper and hood, and a coat of Meguiars NXT:
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Old May 5, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Nice. I've never been a fan of chromes wheels, especially on a sports car, but those are actually pretty nice
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Old May 6, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackRX82006
Wait...what happened??
going round a round about started sliding tried to take foot off throttle..... couldnt (was stuck under the brake) then must have panicked and stamped on it or something? car went nuts. thought it would be better to change into second to get traction??..... obviously not. car went to the right back right alloy smashed on a curb. 360 across the road to the left, front hit a wall, the another 180 spin and the side of the car hit a foot high curb two air bags went off down the side as car went in the air again!!!


so..... just a little bump??? lol
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Old May 6, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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Crazy, well it's nice to know that you're alive. I'm guessing it's being totalled?
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Old May 6, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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heres mine with my new wheels

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Old May 6, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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Not really a big fan of chrome/uber polished rims, but urs are tasteful.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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^^Should have gotten black wheels!
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Old May 7, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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I'm definitly going with black wheels once I save up a few $$'s. Top Gear, are yours staggered?
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Old May 8, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Latest pic, it now has a vynal number plate and OEM wheels powder coated in gloss black, oh and the MS kit.

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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackRX82006
Crazy, well it's nice to know that you're alive. I'm guessing it's being totalled?
yeah the car has been totalled insurance said its a write off just waiting for them to come back about money now
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Old May 8, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by g4crx
Latest pic, it now has a vynal number plate and OEM wheels powder coated in gloss black, oh and the MS kit.
Love it.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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g4crx it looks great man. I love the MS kit, which is the reason why I will be buying one in the near future.
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Old May 9, 2008 | 05:50 AM
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Thanks guys, the MS kit was one of the deciding factors for me getting the 8
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Old May 9, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackRX82006
I'm definitly going with black wheels once I save up a few $$'s. Top Gear, are yours staggered?
Nope, mine are 18x8.5 all around. My next set of wheels will probably be staggered though, 9.5 in back and 8.5 in front.
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Old May 9, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by topgear8
Nope, mine are 18x8.5 all around. My next set of wheels will probably be staggered though, 9.5 in back and 8.5 in front.
Thats what I plan on doing. Putting big ol' fatties on the back
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Old May 13, 2008 | 04:48 AM
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My beast

From sunny England, not actually done any mods to it but want a nice body kit for it.
I move to switzerland soon and cant wait to drive it round some of the mountain roads there!!!
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Old May 13, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by g4crx
Latest pic, it now has a vynal number plate and OEM wheels powder coated in gloss black, oh and the MS kit.

Dude, your 8 is the sex! More pictures please!!
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Old May 13, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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updated pic

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Old May 13, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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you can see more pix here...

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/klepto-got-new-shoes-145407/page3/
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Old May 14, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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nice

Originally Posted by g4crx
Latest pic, it now has a vynal number plate and OEM wheels powder coated in gloss black, oh and the MS kit.

Black on black... nice!
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Old May 14, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotor Kreuzer
Dude, your 8 is the sex! More pictures please!!
Don't have that many pics, but here are some old ones....


















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Old May 14, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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Thats HAWT!

Is it possible to dot he exact same thing to the rims but polish the lip?
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Old May 14, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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nice car.
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