gtballa14

Are performance parts such as exhausts, intakes, etc. from the 04-08 rx8's compatible with the 09?

alz0rz

iTrader: (41)

exhaust probably not, intake possibly.

across the ocean in Japan though they have some things going already..

gtballa14

any idea where i can find it?

tubingchamp

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www.japanparts.com

gtballa14

cool thanks

Chibana

Racing Beat has two cat-back exhaust options for the 2009, including the R3. I like the dual-tip exhaust one, personally. I spoke with them via email, and there are other parts that will work, like their intake.

em1turbo

R3's have a different exhaust setup??

Renesis07

iTrader: (1)

Yes, I think the exhaust sits lower, or higher? IDK but its different

REsuperD

from racing beat, it sounds like it's just the positioning of the outlet tips that's different. their dual-tip one looks pretty cool. looks like it has the staggered tips like on the newer bmw's. my favorite, however, is still their lightweight racing cat-back

Davin

someone at my work has an R3 and boy does it turn heads

Razz1

that's because people think the car is talking.

Then they secretly laugh.

DubbsLuvs8s

iTrader: (1)

In the same train of thought, if you had a new R3, what's the first mod you would make?

Renesis07

iTrader: (1)

Take a flathead screwdriver and pop off the stupid plastic mustache on the front bumper

Chibana

Yeah, it took me a while to get over the black mustache on the 2009s, but now I don't even notice it. I think the R3 is wicked cool looking. The first mod I plan to make when I finally order, and receive mine, and wait a few months for engin break-in, is probably the Racing Beat intake. I've already got it pretty well planned:

http://matthew.harrell.name/personal/sports_car.html

delhi

R3 is hot. Not sure the design has staying power. In general, cars with lots of bodykits age faster.

Race Roots

iTrader: (64)

Since you are in Orlando and I am as well I can setup you up with parts for your 09'.

I will even help install if you have any issues as well.

There is a new development exhaust for the 09's that will be available soon.

PM me if you are interested, I have been compiling a list of what will and will not fit.