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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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I feel like I'm getting trolled.
18x9 22 18x10 15 I drift and can't wait to take my RX8 to the track. I would like to push the car to its limits and "let it rip"
yikes - cut springs?

thanks for clarifying - figured you were a troll n' were talking about time attacking w/cut springs.
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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Since when is cut springs ever a good thing? I can't see them being good for drifting or any other form of driving. Maybe for looking slammed in a parking lot.
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ZumnRx8
Rolling and shaving only to run spacers .....:/
And?

Oh, the Silver 8 made it onto Speedhunters! LMAO though...

Originally Posted by Speedhunters
The RX8 has to be one of the best cars to lower on a nice set of wheels like these Enkei NT03s, its factory blistered fenders requiring almost no work to accept aggressive offsets.

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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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^ thats just my opinion. It is what it is. To me its like running ROTAS .... FAKE, AND CHEAP.
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Zumn, you've got to give it some time before you go criticizing other people's setups, lol. Either that, or maybe those 20" dubz are simply engrained in my mind

If the SSR's are going on Izzy's car, what wheels will you be rocking? Excited to see
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Less hating, more pics.

the red mirage has an awesome stance...
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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^ I cannot even tell if that's a Mitsubishi Mirage or not...lol
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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^haha I've owned two. that's a 5g mirage. I have a 5g mirage 2dr with a built 1.8L and boosted. its a Sleeper...well, somewhat. It looks like crap but the Front mount is HUGE and it always gives it away. here in AL the v8's know all about me
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 11:53 PM
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
Zumn, you've got to give it some time before you go criticizing other people's setups, lol. Either that, or maybe those 20" dubz are simply engrained in my mind ........... If the SSR's are going on Izzy's car, what wheels will you be rocking? Excited to see
we'll just have to wait and see
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by ZumnRx8
^ thats just my opinion. It is what it is. To me its like running ROTAS .... FAKE, AND CHEAP.

Says the guy who rolled with the ugliest chrome rims and body kit ever
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 02:22 AM
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It's interesting - Japanese styling transfused into Cali cars, then transfused back to Japan. They are imitating us imitating them with some Cali style.

Both the red Series 2 and silver S1 are clean

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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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@9K ... Its only because I wanted to be Fast and have a donk st the same time, you replacing those forgestars anytime soon, because I seen you are on Wheel Flip.

+1 Tilt
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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you guys will probably be all over this

apologies in advance for large pic lol be sure to quote this on every new page

Old Oct 7, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Chad - Get those wheels spaced out and you will be golden. Definitely a unique car
Thanks Tilt. My 8 is going to get a proper treatment over the winter when it's hibernating. I think my car is unique, not many 03 build GS's on here.

That red S2 is purdy, and I'm not sure bout the FD, I'm not a fan of those rims.
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
It's interesting - Japanese styling transfused into Cali cars, when then transfused back to Japan. They are imitating us imitating them with some Cali style.

Both the red Series 2 and silver S1 are clean
^+1

it's actually kinda funny but cool to see the integration of different styles.




@ zumn soundin' like an elitest now.


....oh how things have changed
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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zumn is a ******* short mexican pendejo on meth his opinions are invalid
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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lol zumn old wheels and body kit are epic!!
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Atilla
@ zumn soundin' like an elitest now.


....oh how things have changed
My point exactly

On the upside, it looks as though he has seen the light and has been doing things legit as of late

That FD is hot and probably looks sick rolling but it doesn't have enough tire for my tastes. Personally, on a sports car, I prefer not having so much stretch. I did it in the past, but it really makes the car unenjoyable to drive
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
My point exactly

On the upside, it looks as though he has seen the light and has been doing things legit as of late

That FD is hot and probably looks sick rolling but it doesn't have enough tire for my tastes. Personally, on a sports car, I prefer not having so much stretch. I did it in the past, but it really makes the car unenjoyable to drive
^100% AGREED

A sports car just isn't a sports car if it can't be driven the way it's supposed to be. The type of car and it's modifications almost become irrelevant as it will be hindered by it's ability to prove itself on the pavement.
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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not if the sports car becomes a form of self expression then all bets are off
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by The Reverend
not if the sports car becomes a form of self expression then all bets are off
...might as well be a camry

heh...
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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camary is a dime a dozen so its conforming
Old Oct 7, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Atilla
^100% AGREED

A sports car just isn't a sports car if it can't be driven the way it's supposed to be. The type of car and it's modifications almost become irrelevant as it will be hindered by it's ability to prove itself on the pavement.
What about Automatics?

Only joking of course!! I think we agree on the main concept about stretched tires. Personally, I think a little compromise never hurt anyone with regard to ride height and fitment, I am just not down with throwing it all away.


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not if the sports car becomes a form of self expression then all bets are off
Take a very beautiful painting that is sought after. Purchase it, and scribble all over it with markers. Call it a form of self expression.

Best analogy I can think of. Might as well have purchased a different painting to scribble on!

edit: Wow, I'm looking at the post counts/views for this thread and it's gotten pretty big! Approaching the 500k mark for views!

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