lol @ fishtank. We just had a series of heavy rainfall and the inevitable happened. I think I'll finally have to change the taillight gasket to solve it once and for all.

The badge is a Decepticons logo if you're referring to the one on the nose

 

I had the same problem, got tired of draining the water so i just replaced the gasket, i just noticed the decepticon logo whats the one on the fender?and did you paint the side bottom part of the bumper...looks good from the side!mines are getting faded gona have to do something about it soon

 

The fender has an "aftermarket" (thats the only word I can find to describe it) MazdaSpeed badge.

And yes I redid the exhaust shrouds / lower area. Let me attach a picture of the rear bumper:

 

You can fix the plastic trim fading by using Mother's Back to Black. Works really well. I just got sick of maintaining it so I decided to paint it.

 

That looks really good man i like it ...might do this myself since i have to repaint my rear bumper,someone backed up onto my 8 while i was parked at a friends house, but yeah good job man keep up the good work!

 

 

ok, better quality pics are in. lemme know what you think...

 

looks good Goose mine goes into the bodyshop this week for a lil tweaking,,,
Cant wait to see it today...

 

I think your car looks very angry although I'd be very happy with all that boost =D

 

doublegoose

 

just a quick pic taken on my iphone to show the freshly refurbished wheels fitted, had them painted in anthracite and I love them
also fitted my strakes and front crest



will get some proper pics shortly

 

I agree. Also the lip makes that style of wheel look much smaller. Loved the Shinka wheels.

 

Sad to see your car go man. Good luck with the part out.

 

Stock exhaust? If you go bigger that paint will melt fast. I've seen it happen and even the stock FRP melted as well.

Many people do not know this, but the exhaust shrouds are not just plastic. They are heat resistant Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic. However with too much heat from larger exhaust tips they "dry up" and will melt under extreme heat with no cool off period. Ask any of the guys that track their 8.

 

Think I'm liking the rear you did, but do you have some better pics, like showing it full face rear ?

 

My RX-8 is now lowered (Tein S Techs). Had it done over the weekend. The pictures were taken at work before I walked in the other day. I haven't had time to get out and do another shoot with it.





Not nearly as aggressive as most would go but that was by choice. I like ground clearance. lol

 

^^nice man. I have teins too and if you want it a little lower you can always get koni yellows when you have to replace the shocks.

 

Yes, I'm on the stock exhaust, just removed the cat though.

 

I'll take some snaps and post them soon.

 

here are some slightly better pics of mine now with my newly painted wheels, and strakes and crest fitted (will take a proper photo shoot shortly)

 

That really does add a flair to those wheels! Nice

 

Looks good man, now get you some 25mm spacers and drop that bish

 

lookin good but like 9k said drop it and space em wheels out and it will be perfect

 

not sure if anyone has done this. might as well post it here.

 

I really like the trunk.. which one is it?