Thought i'd start a thread on my rx8. I know it's not much so far, so dont bash on me that much, i just got out of high school. =p

Sunlight Silver rx-8 GT w/sports package (6spd MT)


Mod list so far:
AEM cold air intake (red)
painted red front strut brace
painted red calipers
painted black oem rims on 245/45/18 g-force tires
-dunlop sp wintersport m3 tires for winter
Kenwood dvd/nav double din dash w/ipod hookup
2 10" kicker subs (up for sale now)
alpine amp (up for sale now)
metra kit
blacked out side markers
OEM front lip
rotary accents
Kei Office Eyelids
HID's (low beams)
Window Tints (rear)
Passport Escort 9500 (not yet hardwired)
Carbon Fiber license plate frame

Upcoming mods:
side and rear aero flares (if anyone has some PM me)
Tein S-tech lowering springs
ings+1 spoiler
carbon fiber fender strakes


Future Mods:
Some kind of exhaust system (still undecided)
Mazdaspeed kit (hopefully)
Tint the front windows
Smoke the tail lights (35% maybe?)
carbon fiber wrapped mirrors
Black roof
Spacers


before (at EvolvChicago BBQ Aug. 2010)


after

 

#1 cylinder is missfiring. Already changed the plugs, wires, and coil. Car runs fine..?

This all started after I installed a new motor

Any input? Need to fix this problem

 

big nick, try searching the forum. And for future reference, don't hijack someone's thread. If you can't find the answer, start your own thread under the right sub-forum.

OP, very nice list you have going! Looks like your going for mostly aesthetics?
I'd recommend you go for some engine reliability mods before some of the others. That's just my 2 cents

 

Wow...nice threadjack there Nick! do as above said and start thread in right place, but go ahead and check you wires to make sure they are on tight. FYI.....we don't have cylinders.




OP.........work on that drop.
Not a fan of black wheels on that color, but just my opinion. Keep up the good work!

 

im working on the wheels no worries, just need $$ and deciding on what to get. stechs should take care of the drop. yeah mostly aesthetics so far. any engine reliability mods you recommend? engine is still young. about 10k on her lol. thanks for the comments so far!

 

is that 10k on a rebuild or new engine??

BHR ignition system, premix and/ or SOHN oil adapter, Cobb AccessPORT with MazdaManiac tune, etc etc. Just to start

 

Looks good man.

 

Nice...and keep us updated with your future mods.

 

10k new engine. =p

thanks, will do. in addition to the s-techs, looks like i'll be getting koni yellow's as well.

 

I wouldnt get the stechs... had 'em, didnt like them. They dont drop enough in the rear.

 

So far so good w/your mods. There are many exhaust system to choose from, and there is a great exhaust thread here...


https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/rx-8-aftermarket-exhausts-summary-16442/


As for the engine maintenance, just check your plugs, wires, and coils regularly along with your oil. Seafoam or the Mazda Engine cleaner is great for de-carboning, and adding life to your engine, since you only have about 10K on the new engine, you shouldn't have to worry about this for a little bit.

Good luck w/the future mods and keep it updated here.

 

good progress , really like the car!

 

awesome! thanks for that link! around when would you suggest seafoaming?

Thanks! i just blacked out my emblems! i'll get a picture up later. and also got some koni yellows, and will be ordering stechs. i liked how the car looked on a different 8 that i was going to get. plus i've heard mostly good things about the stech and koni yellow combo. so we'll see. =D

thanks!