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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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Black Betty Build

Well I thought I would start a build thread since my motor has been replaced.

2005 RX8
Suede interior
Nav
RS Exhaust (eBay find until I can afford a Borla)
BHR Midpipe
BHR Ignition Upgrade
Konig Deception 18x8 +40
Red Led interior lights (doors, dome and map light)
K&N Typhoon Intake
Suede shift boot with red stitching
NRG CF shift ****
REW Oil Pressure Kit by MazMart
Smoke Tail lights

Planned Mods:
1.5" static drop (have the springs just need to install them) (Soon hopefully)
F1 Racing Style tail light in the rear bumper (Soon hopefully)
RB gauge pod w/ Autometer gauges
And many more.

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Since I am veteran, I wear this decal with pride.
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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Good luck with the build!
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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I thoroughly enjoy a awesome build. I plan on keeping it simple since the car is already sexy as hell.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 06:22 AM
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ordered a suede w/ red stitching shift boot and NRG carbon fiber shift ****.

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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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BHR mid-pipe will be ordered Thursday.
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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I am going to be adding some after market gauges. I am going to use the RB gauge pod. I am going to be running a oil pressure, water temperature and AF ratio gauge. Is there anything extra I need to get? I am going to be running full sweep electric gauges.
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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Get the lotek pod instead the RB pod IMO is not that good. Both quality and functionally.
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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EDIT:

I cannot go that route due to my GPS screen.
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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Even better do the tablet to OBD gauge conversion.
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Old Dec 25, 2013 | 07:13 AM
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Old Dec 25, 2013 | 07:57 AM
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One of these are good starting points.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-int...66/?styleid=17

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-int...58/?styleid=17
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Old Dec 25, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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Those are very good starting points. Thanks.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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Now I am debating between GOODbox and going analog gauges. Really do not want to go with the tablet option.

Anyone have an opinion on GOODbox?
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IMO prosport EVO gauges are one of the best to get, I'm swapping my glowshift out for them this winter. Never again will I get analog with stepper motors. So much noise.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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I was thinking full sweep electric by Autometer. I had a set in my Ranger and loved them.

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I like those. Digital and descently priced.

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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 03:09 PM
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I am going to rock a set of these.

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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 03:14 PM
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oh boy .. be ready to put on the flame suit..

many on this forum hate xxrs ...
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 03:33 PM
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What offset are you running? I am really thinking about getting the gold or bronze.
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 03:35 PM
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18x9.75 +20 with 245/40 all around.
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 03:49 PM
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Do you have any rubbing on the front tires? I already have that size tires and they are basically new.
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 03:52 PM
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Rolled my fenders beforehand and not having any problems.
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 04:15 PM
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That makes sense. Thanks for the info.

EDIT: Are you still on your stock suspension?
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Old Jan 16, 2014 | 06:28 PM
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Lowered on springs. You will need at least that much or more aggressive fitting wheels look really weird.
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I think I am going with 18x9 +30.
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