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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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Recently got an rx-8

Recently purchased my rx-8, and I plan on modding it, sometime in the near future Exterior and interior. Mind if I ask you guys for some suggestions? I'm not the smartest person when it comes to car stuff. So bare with me!


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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Try posting the direct links to the pictures on this thread. But if you want to learn about what mods are good, and what people like. Just use the search button, you will learn ALOT from this site.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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yeah i can't see the pics. try using a hosting site that lets you paste IMG tags on your pics.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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I did at first (was using imageshack, prolly not the best choice) and the image was never showing up. :/


But I didnt take the time to actually sign up for something, so now, it works

Thanks guys.

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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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i bet topgear will make a comment about your color choice.

what do you have planned for mods?
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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In the long run, i plan on modding the body of the car. But to begin with I'ma take it slow, and do minor stuff, I'm all ears.

Currently my budget is fairly low. But i'll be bringing in more come november. Then is when i plan on doing some major changes. I'd like to have a game plan however.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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^^Nuke is right. BB is the best color!!

As for mods...I started with some black wheels. IMO black wheels look the best on Black 8's. Then i got some clear corners, sway bars, and just recently got an exhaust. I am soon going to buy the MazdaSpeed body kit, as well as the Seibon TS hood.

Modding is an addiction, once you get one thing, it never stops!
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DoThaDew
In the long run, i plan on modding the body of the car. But to begin with I'ma take it slow, and do minor stuff, I'm all ears.

Currently my budget is fairly low. But i'll be bringing in more come november. Then is when i plan on doing some major changes. I'd like to have a game plan however.
Lol, I like the "I'ma" with an apostrophe in it. It does NOT make it grammatically correct...hehe. GL on the modding!
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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You got anymore screens of yours up close?
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Lol, I like the "I'ma" with an apostrophe in it. It does NOT make it grammatically correct...hehe. GL on the modding!
Haha, you'll learn that most of which is say isn't grammatically correct

thanks! \o/
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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nice color choice good luck with your future plans for it!
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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nice color choice good luck with your future plans for it!
Thank you.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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Welcome and congrats.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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Thank you.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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Are most of you "do it yourselfers"? or do you take yours into the shop?

Jus curious.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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like the other have said modding becomes an addiction with these cars . doing it yourself is part of the fun ......
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Hey i just noticed that you lived in Raleigh. I'm in Charlotte... check out www.ncrotaries.com if you ever want to meet up with the Raleigh club. They meet up pretty frequently.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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Welcome.....and let the Modding began!
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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congrats on the buy, i'd get those windows tinted pretty quick. Then drop it.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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i wish i would have got black
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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very cool, welcome!
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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very cool, welcome!
COUGERS!!!

Born and raised in Redmond, WA baby.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by fahrfegneugen
very cool, welcome!
Also happy day late birthday to you! woohoo!
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Where do you guys recommend ordering parts from? Mostly exterior stuff for now.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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get rims, struts, shocks, tints. that should be good for awhile.

i like:
rims: enkei, volks, work, tenzo
struts: mazdaspeed or dont change (or get a full coilover kit like tein basics)
shocks: eibach, sprint, tein, mazdaspeed, racing beat

any tint shop.

when you have more money, a body kit is nice too. im a big fan of the ings+1, mazdaspeed, and buddy club kits.
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