tiltmode43's Build Thread
 

I've always thought about starting a build thread but have been too timid in the past to do so. Given some of the changes I am hoping to see with my car, now is as good a time as ever to get the ball rolling! Let's see if I can do this by memory - each description above the photos will outline any changes that occurred since the previous photos.

*I'm skipping some initial steps here, because I don't have photos. Nothing exciting, just JIC Full TI catback, then Mazdaspeed Springs & Shocks*

-Enkei RPF1 Silver 18x9.5 ET45 w/275/35/18 Falken Azenis RT615's
-Muteki Lugs
-Mazdaspeed Cold Air Intake
-HKS Hipermax RS Coilovers
-Racing Beat Un-Resonated Test Pipe
-HKS Hi-Power Catback
-Throttle Body Bypass
-Momo Shift Knob
-Hood Tilt
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-Work Emotion CR-Kais painted Takata Green 18x9.5 ET12 w/ 255/40/18 Falken Azenis RT615's (way too tall of tires!)
-Blue Rays Duralum Extended Lugs
-Mazdaspeed Strut Bars F + R
-Whiteline Sway Bars F + R
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-Prodrive GC-010G 18x10.5 ET22 w/235/4018 F & 245/40/18 R Dunlop Direzza DZ101
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-R-Magic Style CF Hood and OEM Style CF trunk
-Went back to OEM exhaust
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-265/35/18 Continental ContiProContacts
-Battery Relocation - Odyssey PC680
-HKS Twin Power Ignition Amplifier
-RE-Amemiya Header
-Ditched the Carbon Hood & Trunk
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-Enkei RPF1 SBC 18x9.5 ET15 w/265/35/18
-Back to JIC Full TI Catback
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-Volk Racing SF Challenges in Gold 19x9.5 +28 Front 19x10.5 +23 rear w/245/35/19 + 285/35/19 - these didn't really fit, so were only on for a week or so!
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-Work Meister S1 Work Metal Buff (WMB) 17x9 +18 18x10 +20
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-Volk Racing TE37 in Orange finish w/centercaps in 18x10.5 ET15 w/245/40/18's
-Removed JIC TI catback for repair
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-Volk Racing TE37's in White 18x9.5 ET22 w/245/40/18 Federals
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-Volk Racing CE28n Genesis 18x9.5 ET22 w/255/35/18 Toyo R1r's
-JIC 4-Point Strut Bar
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-Volk Racing TE37 F-Zero Blue 18x10.5 ET15 w/265/35/18 Hankook R-S3's
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-Volk Racing CE28n Takata Green 18x10.5 ET15 (spaced out in some photos, but mostly w/ 265/35/18 Hankook R-S3's)
-New motor around this time due to flooded street + MS Intake
-Carbign CF plate garnish
-Espelir JGTC-500 exhaust (& Borla Single Exit, not pictured here)
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-Volk Racing RE30's Powder Coated Sungold + Candy Red 18x10.5 ET25 (With 5mm spacer, ET20) w/265/35/18 Hankook R-S3
-Volk Racing Formula Lug nuts
-ARC Oil Filler Cap
-ARC Radiator Cap
-Autopower "Race" roll bar
-Power Enterprise Prototype 80mm catback (Similar construction to JIC though my previous two JIC's were 65mm)
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-BBS LM Sandstone faces w/Chrome Reverse Lips (Only set of LM's w/reverse lips around, anywhere) 18x11 ET25 w/265/35/18 Hankook R-S3
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-FEED / Fujita Engineering Front Bumper
-Ings+1 Sideskirts
-Clear Corners
-Wheelflip.com decal :)
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-OEM Rear Mud Guards
-Weathertech Wind/Rain Guards
-ARC Ti Ball Shift Knob
-Racing Brake Slotted Rotors Front & Rear
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-Weds Kränze Bazreias 19x11.5 ET31 w/10mm Kics Spacers Front - ET21 & 5mm Spacers Rear - ET26
-275/35/19 Falken FK452
-Was contemplating new aero, so car was naked for a bit
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-Aero Back On
-Shine Auto Kenstyle Style Rear Bumper w/carbon diffuser accent
-Mint Blue Style Spoiler
-Harlot decal :)
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^ Better photos coming soon actually showcasing the car ;) ^

Current Mod List 03/12:

*2005 RX8 Whitewater Pearl Grand Touring*

Exterior:
-FEED Fujita Engineering Front Bumper
-Ings+1 Sideskirts
-Shine Auto Kenstyle Style Rear Bumper w/carbon diffuser accent
-Mint Blue Style Spoiler
-Carbign Craft CF plate garnish
-JDM Clear Corners
-Weathertech Window Guards

Engine:
-Mazdaspeed Cold Air Intake
-RE-Amemiya Header
-Racing Beat Un-Resonated Test Pipe
-Power Enterprise Full Ti 80mm Prototype Catback
-Racing Beat Race something-or-other
-HKS Twin Power Ignition Amplifier
-Battery Relocation - Odyssey PC680
-Throttle Body Bypass
-ARC Oil Filler Cap
-ARC Radiator Cap
-Hood Struts
-4.777 Final Drive & Kaaz 2-Way LSD (Already assembled, awaiting installation)

Wheels & Suspension:
-Weds Kränze Bazreias 19x11.5 ET31 w/10mm Kics Spacers Front - ET21 & 5mm Spacers Rear - ET26
-275/35/19 Falken FK452
-Volk Racing Formula Lug Nuts - Blue
-Racing Brake Slotted Rotors Front & Rear
-Powertrix Race Coilovers 10k/7k
-JIC 4-Point Strut Bar
-Mazdaspeed Rear Strut Bar
-Whiteline Front Sway Bar
-Whiteline Rear Sway Bar

Interior:
-ARC Ti Ball Shift Knob
-Autopower "Race" roll bar
-Passport 9500ix

Still have *a lot* to come, but thought it would be cool to chronicle everything thus far, and everything that will soon come in one place.

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Since when we dont know your story after so many pics on Agressive Fitment thread. Good progress and car looks good except for the front bumper and chrome rims.

You have like seven thousand different wheels.

Out of curiosity, why did you change your exhaust so many times?

Hey, you must own a wheel and tire shop

or whore yourself to a bunch of fat chicks for 500 bucks a piece

Haha +1 and i love the kenstyle bumper, nice car man!

When does the Powa mods come? :)

FI Scuuurrrrrs me! Sevenstock this past year really made me jealous though. For NA, I don't know what more I could really have though, save a few tidbits. That said, once the exterior is finalized, there will be only one thing left to do =0

Thanks guys, I'm just happy to have all of this in one place finally.

dis thread gun' be good

You should get forged Pistons and individual throttle bodies.

Those Blue TE37's looked the best IMHO.

Lovely car bud.

...i came for the wheelz :)


gl tilt!

9k, thats a good start, I would also recommend a good cam

Munchy - I like trying different parts out, especially if they can be had for cheap. There was a big gap that my second JIC was out for repair, so I needed something else in the meantime. In total, I think I've had two JIC 65mm Full Ti's, Mazdaspeed V2, HKS Hi-Power, Borla Single Exit, Espelir JGTC500, & my current setup.

On order from Summit Racing :naughty:

nice too see a build thread. :]



seems like every matt i know is an exhaust whore :suspect:

Hey Tilt, what lug nuts are you running?

^Read his post instead of just looking at the pictures! :)

9k - Currently on Volk Racing Formula lugs in blue; previously was on Rays Duralum Extended in blue. I have a set of Black Chrome Kics R40's but they aren't on in any of these photos.

Its threads like these that make me want to spend every dollar earned on wheels. Every setup looks amazing! Great work!

Wow... I never thought I'd say this... but I'm not a fan of that choice in wheels, tilt! I've loved every one of your wheel choices but I'm not really feeling those weds. The RE30's were my favorite, but all of your wheel choices have been great.

It's great to see all of your progress in one place... your car has definitely gone through a lot of changes!

Looks good. Was contemplating starting a thread myself... but I know I've already missed out on taking pictures of my progress thus far.