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Old 06-09-2012 | 09:07 PM
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careful with that foam filler, make sure it doesnt deform anything while expanding. Not sure it will happen, but you have said some pieces are pretty flimsy, so if the foam starts pushing on one side it COULD deform the bumper...
Old 06-09-2012 | 09:11 PM
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I would like to see you trim your exhaust heat shield back
Old 06-09-2012 | 09:59 PM
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There is no heat shield...
Old 06-10-2012 | 12:23 AM
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Well, I just went on a bit of a buying spree. I got a pair of these in red:


And 1 of these:


And 1 of these (in red):


I've been looking to replace my steering wheel, shift ****, and e-brake, they're getting worn out. I picked up a steering wheel from Yale02 a while ago, so now I'm done with that at least.
Old 06-10-2012 | 08:45 AM
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As far as the wheels go, I can't afford to replace brand new tires with brand new tires, I just don't think it's worth the investment. Brilliantblackrx8 said I should use 245/40/18s instead of the 225/45/18s I have on there now. When I get new tires I'll do that, but for now they can stay. I'll be calling an AirREX dealer in Phoenix on Monday and have him order the parts, he said it takes 30-45 days to arrive because they're manufactured, fitted and tested in Taiwan and they have to go through customs. Going to be I believe 3600 for the entire kit which includes all 4 struts and bellows, air compressor, air tank, electronic solenoids, and all hoses and fittings. Their wireless system is 5200, but I don't think it's worth it to be able to stand outside your car and say "look what I can do *beep* *raise*". It's fully assembled and leak tested at the factory.

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Fixed, and get some +25mm spacers, then lower it. You will still be okay over speed bumps. Trust me, I should show you the curb I go up at my dad's house. It's all in the angle of approach. If I was going to spend $3600, it would be Ohlin DFV's and I would just give a slight drop with the spacers, but you want that AirREX system. Your car would handle world's better than the airbags, but I don't think your into that kind of thing so the airbag system it is. Don't take this the wrong way, that is just an expensive option that you may not be satisfied with the results in the end.
Old 06-10-2012 | 02:14 PM
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Well part of the reason they're so expensive is because they're made to compete with other performance coilovers.
Old 06-10-2012 | 03:30 PM
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Airrex isn't too bad compared to other out of the box air systems out there.

The average driver would be throwing money away by purchasing $3600 coilovers. That would be a mistake, haha.
Old 06-10-2012 | 05:09 PM
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New ideas for the car. Paint the sides/bottom of the headlights red and the rings black, add red halo lights:


Old 06-11-2012 | 08:25 PM
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Tomorrow I'm having 245/40/18s installed, They're BFGoodrich all season sport, or something like that, will post pics.

Also, I went to a car audio shop today, they're going to mount my 8" Kicker woofer between the seats and cover the box with a red leather that's almost identical to the stock interior, should look very nice.
Old 06-11-2012 | 09:00 PM
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it looked better before you started adding 'mods'


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Old 06-11-2012 | 09:02 PM
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Who in the hell is this guy? ^
Old 06-11-2012 | 09:16 PM
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uhh, that red shift **** is for automatic rx8s :S i hope it fits.

also appreciate you taking measurements for me
Old 06-11-2012 | 10:05 PM
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Love the head lights
Old 06-11-2012 | 10:24 PM
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And I quote ahem:
Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
It's already a rice mobile, just finish what you started.
Believe me it could've been SO much worse. I'm not only doing appearance mods, I'm trying to do everything I can while keeping it NA.

Speaking of which, the only thing on that list you can possibly accuse me of is having an outrageous body kit but wait, OTHER people on this forum have similar body kits too! omg!

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Old 06-13-2012 | 10:11 PM
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Tires were installed today, 245/40/18s. BFGoodrich super sport all season. They look much better, I'll post some pics tomorrow or Friday, my cell phone's camera is FUBAR and my camera's battery is dead.
Old 06-15-2012 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Who in the hell is this guy? ^

You don't know? ...the guy from Star Wars...lol
Old 06-15-2012 | 11:39 PM
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New speakers from JM Audio, and a Kicker subwoofer in the passthrough.

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Old 06-15-2012 | 11:44 PM
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did you have to remove the crash bar from the front bumper like how you need to remove it from the real Fujita engineering front bumper?
Old 06-15-2012 | 11:54 PM
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No, but it's a very tight fit from what I can tell. I've yet to take it off.
Old 06-23-2012 | 02:12 AM
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New pictures. Tires are about an inch and a half taller than the 225s. Good call Brilliant Black.

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Old 06-23-2012 | 09:57 AM
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Why did you get all season tires? Sorry man, those tires didn't change the look at all IMO. Those headlights would fit well on your car though. And don't remove that crash bar if you value you and your passengers lives.
Old 06-23-2012 | 12:56 PM
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So that when Monsoon season gets here I can still drive without hydroplaning everywhere lol
Old 06-23-2012 | 04:49 PM
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Oh, okay, weird choice. There plenty of ultra high performance tires with good wet traction.
Old 06-23-2012 | 04:57 PM
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You should just go ahead and wrap the entire car in carbon fiber. You're heading that direction anyway...
Old 06-23-2012 | 10:01 PM
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Cut me some slack Jack.


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