IZoomZoomI

Nah I think it might be a week or so more. Yeah the car feels like it lost two passengers :P. Might be me though I also notice my cruising speed at 75-80 is at a higher rpm.

Titanium grey: Thanks for the offer but I still haven't completly made up my mind on wheter I should change how the appearance is or change it. I like it for now I guess.

mdawgx24

That looks great. I'm still contemplating 18s vs 19s. Did you notice any benefit from the wider wheels as well? Also, do you have any sideshots?

IZoomZoomI

Well I haven't strecthed the car enough to feel the difference. I will take some side shots later on when my car is washed.

mobilezen

..in for pics. The car and the new wheels look awesome.

thew

did you keep the TPMS installed ?

if not sell me your sensors


car looks great.. I am still waiting a bit before i lower. Want to see what the market has to offer in a few more months ..

Pete

How much did you drop it . I have the same pkg on my yellow. Just wanted to know if the front mud gaurd hit the speed bumps

mpt_yellowRX8

Where did you get those rims? I have been looking and can't find any that I like, but those really look good. I have the app package too and everything seems to flow with those wheels, unlike others that I have seen that look out of place or too much.

rjplunk9

www.tirerack.com

mpt_yellowRX8

Thanks for the link. I have found the ones I like. The Comps Anthracite finish. I like the contrast, it goes with the black/yellow on the rest of the car.

Rotary Soul

your 8 looks real nice. i really think that you should keep the body stock, there's a certain beauty in that... plus bodykits are lower and get scratched more. just my 2 cents

Moostafa29

They are dropped on Tein S Techs, so 1.5 in f, 0.7 in r. While doing the install I was thinking he was going to scrape with the front mud flaps as well, but as far as I know I don't think he has had a problem so far, but he can tell you better than I could.

IZoomZoomI

The mud clears all bumps with no problem. knock on wood. I hit speed bumps everyday I go to work. I can go straight in with no problem. Moostafa got the specs on the springs. The back is hardly any different from stock imo. The fronts are a finger and half gap between the other fender and the tires.

IZoomZoomI

thew: the tpms sensors were fitted with the rims

IZoomZoomI

also myrx8-yourcar(?) is selling his ssrs with tires for way less. So I would talk to him if you're still interested. It's in the parts for sale forum.

thew

ohhh cool cause i want some

Redlinin 8

well,thats my favorite yellow!...looks good!

RX-Hachi

Hey, those are the ones I'm planning to get too. Yellow lovers must think a like. Just waiting until my Dunlops wear out, then I plan to upgrade the rims and tires together.

(Also, I just noticed that SSR ripped off BMW M's /// triband logo. BMW should sue 'em, but I guess it's hard to trademark stripes.)

IZoomZoomI - great car! You've already gotten many of the same things that I've been thinking about doing. I'm curious about the MS flywheel, MS filter, and MS muffler. Did you feel a difference as you added each part?

IZoomZoomI

The flywheel along with the lighter rims made the most difference in terms of responsiveness of the ride. From 3k and above the car just picks up, before it bogs a little. The exhaust itself I can't tell you too much but in combination with the air filter seems a bit louder than just the exhaust alone. Performance wise haven't dynoed it so I wouldn't be able to tell you factually, but I love the way the car sounds and the ways it drives, now I just have to work a little more on the suspension and am considering adding a new ring pinion to shorten the final gear.

Rob Tomlin

Ok, these pics have me considering getting Yellow now. Which means I will need to hurry to find an 04.

SSR Comps look great.

SHOWOFF

I've got 19's with Tein S-Techs and no Rubbing going on.

jgoldstein2000

How hard is it to get those carbon fiber b-pillars on? where did you get them?

RotorManiac

Oh well, I was wondering the same thing^^

IZoomZoomI plz tell us about those MS Carbon Fiber B-pillars. Where can we find them? I love the 'Mazdaspeed' logo they have on...

p.s. nice rims. did you had the chance to weigh them, to see the difference with the stock ones?

IZoomZoomI

b pillars are from canzoomer. They have to be imported and takes awhile. Really easy to install. The rims weighed in on my scale a lil over 16 pounds. My stock ones are 21.5 exactly. Differences aren't enormous but the response of the car overall is a lot better. The car accelerates with ease in every gear, handling has improved.

RotorManiac

Thx for the info. Looks are great, and since the performance is much better like you say, then this must be one amazing upgrade. Keep it coming! Can't wait to hear about those MS spark plugs

vinix

sweet ride