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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Thumbs up Just purchased an 04 RX8

Hey whats up guys, I just purchased an 04 winning blue 6-speed RX8 about 3 weeks ago. Been loving it ever since! Here are some pictures ! I have a lot of plans for this car in the future!



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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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O nice lookin good!!! What's your plans for it?
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Congrats!
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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I like that color!
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Well my plans right now for sure are wheels + drop. After that who knows I'm crazy haha :P I'll get different ideas while in the process.


Thanks for the comments guys
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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welcome to the addiction!
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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good choice in color!
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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Welcome and congrats!
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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Welcome! Nice car!

Read, read, then read some more.
Search, search, and search some more.

Then ask away!
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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welcome to the addiction! where in texas are you located
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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Welcome and thanks for the pics. Our 8s require a lot of TLC. Enjoy!
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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Yeah, Texas is pretty broad. Where u at?
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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Wheels and a drop are a great start!

Just make sure you don't cheap out on wheels...Get a nice set to start out with

Welcome to the club.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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Welcome aboard!
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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Thanks ! I'm located in Del Rio Texas, About 2 hours or so from San Antonio. Also on the wheels what kind of wheels do you guys think would go with the brilliant blue ? Any suggestions. I'm going for a staggered look for sure.

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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TopGear8
Wheels and a drop are a great start!

Just make sure you don't cheap out on wheels...Get a nice set to start out with

Welcome to the club.
+1

Wheels/drop is the BEST mod u can do to the car for cosmetic appeal...also functionality should u choose a lightweight setup. Just be sure to go at least 9" or wider (pref 9.5) on the wheel, i learned this the hard way Those bulbous fender flares need to be filled out properly and anything less doesnt quite cut it IMO! As far as types of wheels for ur 8, i always liked the white Volks for that color....if thats not ur cup o tea then u can never go wrong with all black wheels.

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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Hey, congrats! Best advice I have for a fellow Texan - read up on the oil discussion for our hot climate!
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