7andan8

Looks like you could be "Copper Red" Scarlet.

DocWalt

Took some quick pics with my phone this afternoon

MIGhunter

There's a member on here with as velocity red that used to have the signature, "clean is the new sexy". Anyone know who that is? He had some good pictures of his 8 that is like to revisit.

glassetcher

DocWalt, I have to admit I have never liked the look of black/grey wheels on red RX8. I had some dark grey wheels for my winter tires for a few years and wasn't too fond of the look. But I have to admit, yours look fantastic. Good job! Great pics!

fatnnerdy

jorgelumari1

Here is mine.

Snox801

ive been on the fence about getting rims. This sold me. I have the same car ordering. Them this week.

thinkracing

Here’s mine in its natural habitat.

7andan8

Kudos for the water beads!

Federighi

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Looks great! Japanese cars deserve Japanese wheels imo. Excellent choice too

Snox801

I did cermic pro lifetime on mine and love it. Spray it with a hose to clean and most of the debris doesn’t stick. Plus every time it rains it looks like I just waxed it

Snox801

DocWalt

shxng8

Instagram is shxng8 my kit is bn sports on the rx8

Bn rx8

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Hellasunk is back in style I see. Noice.

200.mph

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well scott ya know how i feel about the color red but that last post is a clean car, just needs tint and i always liked your build and attention to detail even tho i dont like vr

XDragon8

Scratches, dust and plenty of back roads.

9krpmrx8

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I love your spoiler, that **** is dope.

TeamRX8

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I can’t hear anything over those calipers screaming at me to go across the street to buy a bottle of booze and drink my sorrows away ….

XDragon8

Thanks Team. I am glad you approve of the calipers. 😎 BTW they are VHT caliper paint with high temp decals. I dont get how you looked past the dual element wing with barerly 10 percent angle of attack on a street car as i was not chasing rear downforce! Fear not as it's balanced out with a custom front splitter! 😀 This car was built for Grand Touring. Be happy!

Federighi

iTrader: (7)

Hey these are some nice pictures Doc! But what's with all the stickers? Does your club force you to comply with wearing them? Your car has zero aero and is basically stock imo.

From what I understand you drive it to and from events like other 'racers' on here and I don't get it unless you're still a teenager or in your early 20's. #becauseracecar ??? Idk?

DocWalt

A majority of those stickers were required for the time trial and the Mazda stickers are on the car for Mazda contingency requirements and I'm lazy and don't feel like applying them often. I have them on magnets for my Miata but haven't gotten there with the RX-8 yet. and no, I'm not in my 20s, haha. I dislike the stickered up look too.

It normally looks like this with magnetic numbers:



Both cars together:

Federighi

iTrader: (7)

Yeah seeing stickers is a real tough one for me and I'm glad I'm not forced in any way to use my vehicles as a free advertisement for various brands / companies. I personally would have to be getting paid to put a brand logo on any vehicle I own. Imo, this is clearly taking advantage of unassuming enthusiasts and I find it odd that more people don't realize this. If you want out of the contingency, I'll extend you a much better discount than you currently receive from the program. Food for thought, just PM me.

Also, the cheapie gold wheels still make me think you're in your 20's (just joshin' you).

DocWalt

Mazda pays money to those that perform well, so I'm glad to represent them. The others support the series and subsidize entry costs so they're keeping money in my pocket, fine by me

Federighi

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Just fyi, these manufactures quite literally bank on those who don't understand their business model(s). You're not really getting a deal on parts, tires, entry fees, etc. There's a margin of profit for all these things and in general, people are so excited to be apart of what they perceive as 'racing' that they sell themselves short just for the experience. It's what I'd call being taken advantage of and my offer for a better parts rate still stands. Entirely up to you.

Also, the premise of supporting something just because there's a pay-out upon completion of approved performance is severely lacking in character and integrity imo. I don't appreciate being treated like a pawn and that's literally the definition of a 'sell-out.' If a brand really 'supports' those who support them, then stickers and bs shouldn't be needed. The exact opposite should be implemented imo.

If you haven't seen Spartacus starring Kirk Douglas, it's not entirely unrelated to what we're discussing here and well worth the watch. I highly recommend it.