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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
He doesn't.

Car looks great man, that bumper hangs really low. Since the use of flashes I would have thought he could have cut down those exposures to reveal nice background depth.
Thanks man. It is pretty fun driving around parking lots swerving speed bumps and finding an exit. Yeah he is still learning. I am pretty sure he is taking this in right now.

Originally Posted by bse50
How much lower do you seat with that seat\rail combo?
Not that much lower. I adjusted the height of the seat angle not to be fully down.

Originally Posted by Atilla
+1 on pure sex.

imo - flawless.

There's nothing i don't like or even boredline dislike. One of the most well put together cars i've seen in a while...

major props.
Tank yew

Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Looks sick man, where did you get the fabric for the doors? I would love to shoot your car.
I got them through S2CarbonWorks. We do live pretty close eh? I will be probably making a trip up to Austin in the next two weeks. Maybe I will swing by your side of town

Originally Posted by Alucard
car looks great... I always loved the autobahn front....

now you need a BBK
I definitely agree with you on the BBK.
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 2tone
looks awesome man! so what made wrapping the door panels so tough?
Thanks. The time it took and making sure the adhesive sticks to the door and fabric. Other than that...it took some hardcore precision not to mess up the cut.

Originally Posted by The Reverend
Sifu where did you get the window deflectors?
Weathertech

Originally Posted by NYC Drift King
I hat you so much right now...... LOL


I'm loving the ******* interior bro.
Haha thanks
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 06:50 AM
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nice sifu!! loving the bride! Go Bride club!!
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 07:09 AM
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Thank you for the reply Sifu!
Another quick question though... how lower would the seat be when set to full low on the bracket?
I have problems finding a bucket seats that lowers the seat position enough so that I don't hit the roof with my helmet
Thank you!
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 09:41 AM
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Hottness.. Loving every bit of it..
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bse50
Thank you for the reply Sifu!
Another quick question though... how lower would the seat be when set to full low on the bracket?
I have problems finding a bucket seats that lowers the seat position enough so that I don't hit the roof with my helmet
Thank you!
Hmmm with my current settings. I am about 1.25 inches lower than my passenger side. If I lower the back area more I could probably squeeze out another 1.5 inches more. I hope this helps

LMK if you need anything else.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Looks sick bro! Hope to see this beast next week.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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Hi. What tire/wheel/offset you have? Any rubbing? Tks.
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Sifu
Hmmm with my current settings. I am about 1.25 inches lower than my passenger side. If I lower the back area more I could probably squeeze out another 1.5 inches more. I hope this helps

LMK if you need anything else.
This is more than enough
Thank you!
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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Looking good! Wish I could have my car that low. As it is I scrape with my height.
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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nice settings! great job!
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
Looks sick bro! Hope to see this beast next week.
See you on Friday! But I am not too sure if I will bring out my car. It might be getting some worked done for Project 512

Originally Posted by painoracing
Hi. What tire/wheel/offset you have? Any rubbing? Tks.
Herro!

19x9 +20 (spaced out). 245/35/19 FK452 tires. My fenders are pulled front and rear with the tabs being shaved and cut. I am also camberd at -2.8. LMK if you need anything else

Originally Posted by altspace
Looking good! Wish I could have my car that low. As it is I scrape with my height.
Do it! I still scrape every now and then, but I just stiffen up my coilovers and angle like crazy
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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man i have a hard time around town i wonder how you do it lol
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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Found your update. Looks great... can't wait to see the finish product with your interior.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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one of the best RX-8s in Houston.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by CARBONRX-8
one of the best RX-8s in Houston.

One of? I have yet to see better really. He just needs some pow and it will be legit. Of course I am excited to see what he has coming next.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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sifu do u have tien flex's? i cant remember what you got
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 08:19 AM
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Just got my 1st look at this great car. Thanks for reviving this thread.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ROTORwash
Found your update. Looks great... can't wait to see the finish product with your interior.
Hopefully I have enough time to even attempt it haha.

Originally Posted by CARBONRX-8
one of the best RX-8s in Houston.
Thanks

Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
One of? I have yet to see better really. He just needs some pow and it will be legit. Of course I am excited to see what he has coming next.
Thanks man...in terms of power I do have something planned. I just don't know which route I am taking yet.

Originally Posted by rodjonathan
sifu do u have tien flex's? i cant remember what you got
Stance coilovers. I freaking love them

Originally Posted by 04_Mica Mazda
Just got my 1st look at this great car. Thanks for reviving this thread.
Thanks man!
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 10:03 AM
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i should have guessed stance seeing how you only get the best of the best
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by rodjonathan
i should have guessed stance seeing how you only get the best of the best
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:44 AM
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sweet 8! love the stance, wheels, and window deflectors
more info on the bumper? always loved the autoban front...still got the burnout replica lip right now though...sound familiar lol
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Man all you southern peeps get to do so much with your cars. Between the snow and the nyc potholed roads i cant keep my 8 looking decent and its stock! Im jealous
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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looks good sifu....mine is not near as dropped as yours but man i dont know how you drive in these streets anymore...they are just horrible.
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by cgeo77
Man all you southern peeps get to do so much with your cars. Between the snow and the nyc potholed roads i cant keep my 8 looking decent and its stock! Im jealous
Originally Posted by unknown__Disciple
looks good sifu....mine is not near as dropped as yours but man i dont know how you drive in these streets anymore...they are just horrible.
Thanks!

Hector- You will just have to be cautious and have a crap load of patience driving in Houston. I daily my car everywhere in town with no problem. I know all the locations/road conditions when I drive. Occasionally there will be some nasty scraping
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