After 1 year My 90% CARBON FIBER RX8!!!!
07-29-2008 | 09:43 AM
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From: Thessaloniki,GREECE
Im not saying you shouldnt do what you want... The car looks crazy. Just with all the work put into the white widebody and interior... i cant believe you just ripped it out and did it again.
But its a show car right? Saving the weight from carbon fiber does nothing with the stereo in back, but you wouldnt race this kind of car anyway... youd just strip the interior out of a stock car.
This isnt a car vs car discussion, never was. This is random people on "teh intarwebz" commenting on your car. Whether the guy drives and s2k or rx8 his comment would likely be the same. People are people, their taste dictates their choice of car, not the other way around. I think you car belongs at HIN and other shows if you were on this side of the planet. You'd probably clean up at smaller shows. Its not for everyone but as far as the "modified mag" crowd goes, thats amazing. And yea i can comment on money. Because if you spend 100,000$ modifying a 30,000$ car... thats a bit crazy. If you only spent 10k and did most of the work yourself, then thats amazing and congrats. Either way, its easier for me to assume that you're insane and go about my day.
But its a show car right? Saving the weight from carbon fiber does nothing with the stereo in back, but you wouldnt race this kind of car anyway... youd just strip the interior out of a stock car.
This isnt a car vs car discussion, never was. This is random people on "teh intarwebz" commenting on your car. Whether the guy drives and s2k or rx8 his comment would likely be the same. People are people, their taste dictates their choice of car, not the other way around. I think you car belongs at HIN and other shows if you were on this side of the planet. You'd probably clean up at smaller shows. Its not for everyone but as far as the "modified mag" crowd goes, thats amazing. And yea i can comment on money. Because if you spend 100,000$ modifying a 30,000$ car... thats a bit crazy. If you only spent 10k and did most of the work yourself, then thats amazing and congrats. Either way, its easier for me to assume that you're insane and go about my day.
Who said i m not crazy LOL!!No problem my friend..Oh and the stereo equipment is not too heavy and as you said when the turbo will be installed and we reach over 400 crank hp for sure,i can race the car easily its very light now..
Oh and the white black was a big big big mistake but i dint know the carbon guy by then...
its as simple as hitting the report button if some one violates the rules with harassing or rude posts......thats what i did.....personally i think the car looks sick and the man should be commended on being different.....and if you dont have anything nice to say keep your post to yourself....
Thanks man..Exactly...People will post whatever stupid thing will go on their mind just to have the attention like we care about...
Looks good... definatley a head turner...
reminds me of this one:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WXAmT6FbbRE
reminds me of this one:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WXAmT6FbbRE
The only part thats same is the roof and trunk and the lip in the front and the oil coolers place..Nothing more...And both cars were made from the same person-shop so no problem..And as a guy said this car doesnt exist now..
07-29-2008 | 09:47 AM
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From: Thessaloniki,GREECE
Well by having a straight single exhaust 3" pipe you win a lot in performance..Not by the exhaust alone but it will definately maximize the performance gains now that i will turbo with the turbo kit type 3 and all the peripheral parts i ve got...Its definately better than a single
I said in the first post that from around 1600kg-3500lb i went to around 1100-1200kg/2400-2600lb!!!The white black was daaaaamn heavy
07-29-2008 | 10:58 AM
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From: Thessaloniki,GREECE
Carbon fiber does nt look good on black in my opinion cause it doesnt make and difference...Carbon fiber goes extremely well with light colours...I dont want to believe that some here believe the dark parts are painted???Everything is carbon fiber.. :p
07-29-2008 | 11:31 AM
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This is the kind of car that shows off an owners passion for his ride. People who know nothing about an 8 will see it and probably appreciate it for it's looks. People who know enough about an 8 will see it and should realize the amount of work and love that went into a project like this. Well done GrRX8, the time and dedication really paid off with the finished product.
07-29-2008 | 11:56 AM
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That's some bad-*** custom work. Good job, man! My only critique would be that the two tone scheme is a little patchy looking. You shouldn't be affraid to paint some of the CF to make it look a little more cohesive.
07-29-2008 | 12:09 PM
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it's nice, very sexy car, however, can u actually measure the car weight and let us know? the range u gave seemed very much like an estimate more than anything. 200 lb range. stock rx8 can reach 2800 lb while fully loaded GTs are 3100 lb ish. It's a great show car, pity it can't be put to good use with an actual goal of racing =p
nice car and definately one of the kind, please don't wreck it, i am sure ppl will buy the carbon fiber parts off of u when u decided to change.
oh, and any estimated cost?
nice car and definately one of the kind, please don't wreck it, i am sure ppl will buy the carbon fiber parts off of u when u decided to change.
oh, and any estimated cost?
07-29-2008 | 12:11 PM
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07-29-2008 | 12:14 PM
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This is the kind of car that shows off an owners passion for his ride. People who know nothing about an 8 will see it and probably appreciate it for it's looks. People who know enough about an 8 will see it and should realize the amount of work and love that went into a project like this. Well done GrRX8, the time and dedication really paid off with the finished product.
07-29-2008 | 12:19 PM
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If you plan on racing it, loose the subwoofers. Theres one guy in a s2k at a local autox and when i am in the timing trailer, EVERY time he pulls up to start he has the same song playing... its dumb... the same song every time. I forget what song, but its one of those ones about driving thats overplayed. and no its not "low rider".
If you plan on showing it, then ... great. I cant imagine what the color must look like in person. I know how Phantom blue looks in person and NONE of the color comes through in photographs. You see a blueness, but you miss all the green and purple... Based on your description of that one i would be very curious to see it in person on a sunny day.
If you plan on showing it, then ... great. I cant imagine what the color must look like in person. I know how Phantom blue looks in person and NONE of the color comes through in photographs. You see a blueness, but you miss all the green and purple... Based on your description of that one i would be very curious to see it in person on a sunny day.
07-29-2008 | 12:20 PM
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GRx8, congrats on all the hard work, the car looks incredible. You truely brought your car to another level of customization, props man.
I have to ask, and totally respectfully... when you went to tear down the black/white scheme and do the total CF, did you ever concider dumping the RX8 and moving on to a more prestigious project, like a Porsche, BMW M, or an Audi RS car? I know we're talking apples and oranges, but you certainly could have afforded the upgrade it seems.
Any idea where your headed with your next project?
I have to ask, and totally respectfully... when you went to tear down the black/white scheme and do the total CF, did you ever concider dumping the RX8 and moving on to a more prestigious project, like a Porsche, BMW M, or an Audi RS car? I know we're talking apples and oranges, but you certainly could have afforded the upgrade it seems.
Any idea where your headed with your next project?
07-29-2008 | 12:32 PM
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From: Thessaloniki,GREECE
I really love all these years in this forum and all the support from all the members..
I appreciate it..
Well i will go to weight the car soon..The cost well lets forget it...And we wouldnt paint any carbon parts cause thats the difference the carbon..If i just wanted to have a light rx8 i will go from another path..
Well next step is in 22august when i scheduled the installation of all the mechanical parts and then Scott will tune it right after..
Tomorrow i hope we ll have sun and i ll go to the airport to take some pics with a 12 mpixel digi...
Pblue,well you can definately race a car with an almost estimated 2.5kg/hp ratio...
Sofl,My friend thanks for the comments..Well in august 2007 an old guy wrecked my front bumper and then we went from the one step of fixing the bumper to making a 1year carbon project...
And offcourse all this time i wanted to sell the car in any condition and go for other cars to relax of the tuning anxiety...I wanted to go for z06,r8, or with a lot of effort a used 360 spyder..But i m happy now and in 2 years i can go for a car like these...
I appreciate it..
Well i will go to weight the car soon..The cost well lets forget it...And we wouldnt paint any carbon parts cause thats the difference the carbon..If i just wanted to have a light rx8 i will go from another path..
Well next step is in 22august when i scheduled the installation of all the mechanical parts and then Scott will tune it right after..
Tomorrow i hope we ll have sun and i ll go to the airport to take some pics with a 12 mpixel digi...
Pblue,well you can definately race a car with an almost estimated 2.5kg/hp ratio...
Sofl,My friend thanks for the comments..Well in august 2007 an old guy wrecked my front bumper and then we went from the one step of fixing the bumper to making a 1year carbon project...
And offcourse all this time i wanted to sell the car in any condition and go for other cars to relax of the tuning anxiety...I wanted to go for z06,r8, or with a lot of effort a used 360 spyder..But i m happy now and in 2 years i can go for a car like these...