Updated pics of greddy turbo, racing brake rotors, engine bay, etc.
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the old rims were cool. I wanted something that was in no way close to the stock silver rims. So at that time, I would not have bought the rims I currently have. They were gunmetal, huge silver lip, and looked sweet.
The new rims are for performance, not looks. But they do look sharp.
The new rims are for performance, not looks. But they do look sharp.
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the line only looks clean because the pics were taken shortly after I installed it 
The line is yellow now. I just drained about 1/4th of a quart of oil from it. Given a chance to redo it, I'd opt for the smaller greddy catch can. Bigger isn't always better.
The line is yellow now. I just drained about 1/4th of a quart of oil from it. Given a chance to redo it, I'd opt for the smaller greddy catch can. Bigger isn't always better.
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Was the catch can pretty easy to install?
Car looks great btw! Always impressed with your car mysql101. How are those rotors?
Car looks great btw! Always impressed with your car mysql101. How are those rotors?
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The car runs great.. only real problems I had in 47k miles was power steering failing (dealer warranty item to repair), and my 4th gear syncro is dying, causing it to grind in 4th gear when upshifting at >4k rpm. So in about a week or so, I'll have a new transmission, and likely the ACT streetlite flywheel, and ACT upgraded clutch installed
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in the new pics above, I have the stock exhaust installed. I don't have any newer pics that show the HKS Legamax that is currently on the car.
attaching garage shot
attaching garage shot
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I am for the time being - until the transmission is replaced.
It's the Seibon KS style hood.
My upgrade parts list: http://rotaryinsider.com/rx8-105.html
Hard to say, because I'm not running it catless and there is no turbo right now. In a few weeks I'll know if I like it or not But the Legamax has always sounded good to me, so I have a good feeling about it.
My upgrade parts list: http://rotaryinsider.com/rx8-105.html
But the Legamax has always sounded good to me, so I have a good feeling about it.
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RotaryResurrection powder coated my intake pipes and catch can for me in mirror black - No one here better copy me, I wanted something different than everyone else :P
Here's a before and after. It's basically a wet looking black. The black perfectly matches the synchronic bov. The pics didn't come out well since it's so dark in the garage, but it should give you an idea.
Here's a before and after. It's basically a wet looking black. The black perfectly matches the synchronic bov. The pics didn't come out well since it's so dark in the garage, but it should give you an idea.
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if you go drilled, make sure the rotors are high quality and not some oem rotors that they drilled holes into.... or you may end up with a nasty surprise.
the rotors were a pain in the *** to remove. I had to drill out the two screws from both front rotors, then beat the living **** out of the oem rotors with a hammer and a block of wood before they came off.
the rotors were a pain in the *** to remove. I had to drill out the two screws from both front rotors, then beat the living **** out of the oem rotors with a hammer and a block of wood before they came off.
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RotaryResurrection powder coated my intake pipes and catch can for me in mirror black - No one here better copy me, I wanted something different than everyone else :P
Here's a before and after. It's basically a wet looking black. The black perfectly matches the synchronic bov. The pics didn't come out well since it's so dark in the garage, but it should give you an idea.
Here's a before and after. It's basically a wet looking black. The black perfectly matches the synchronic bov. The pics didn't come out well since it's so dark in the garage, but it should give you an idea.
I did mine back in July, but in a matte Black. They look good.
