New RX-8 Owner - New Shoes
06-18-2010, 07:09 PM
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New RX-8 Owner - New Shoes
I just got my 8 last week. I've already had the windows blacked out, got a custom catback exhaust with MagnaFlow mufflers installed. And just today... new shoes. I got 18" Enkei ZR1 wheels. Some guy had them on Craigslist here in Houston and I pretty much stole them, couldn't resist. What do you guys (and gals) think?
06-19-2010, 10:27 AM
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18x8 running stock tire size. Prob get wider wheels at some point but got a deal on these. I'm near I-10 and the Beltway. U?
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06-19-2010, 06:21 PM
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Hey I'd love to, what time and where will you be? PM me for contact info. Also, do y'all think the S-Techs are too much of a drop for Houston streets? I guess there really aren't that many potholes and steep driveways.... I plan to use OEM shocks. Opinions or suggestions?
06-19-2010, 11:17 PM
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Hey I'd love to, what time and where will you be? PM me for contact info. Also, do y'all think the S-Techs are too much of a drop for Houston streets? I guess there really aren't that many potholes and steep driveways.... I plan to use OEM shocks. Opinions or suggestions?
sorry man i didnt read your post till i got back, by the time i got back to the forums it was too late. send me your number over pm and i will tell you when the next meets are. and s-techs arent too much of a drop either, thats what im a be getting soon
06-21-2010, 09:34 AM
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I really appcreciate all the comments everyone. I'll order my S-Techs today, but I want the next performance mod which should be... ?
The plan I guess Intake, cat pipe, Cobb AP. But what is a good cat replacement pipe that I can pass Texas emissions test? And do I really need the BHR ignition management device?
06-22-2010, 07:54 AM
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Tanabe GF Springs
What do y'all think about the Tanabe GF springs? Are they good? I found a deal on a new set. I'm worried about the rear being too low, but the spring rate is close to the TEINs...
06-23-2010, 08:20 AM
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06-23-2010, 01:59 PM
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They are awesome wheels. I found them on Houston Craigslist and offered the guy $400 for all four, still wrapped up in boxes. I even had to screw all the center caps on they were so new!
I really appcreciate all the comments everyone. I'll order my S-Techs today, but I want the next performance mod which should be... ?
The plan I guess Intake, cat pipe, Cobb AP. But what is a good cat replacement pipe that I can pass Texas emissions test? And do I really need the BHR ignition management device?
I really appcreciate all the comments everyone. I'll order my S-Techs today, but I want the next performance mod which should be... ?
The plan I guess Intake, cat pipe, Cobb AP. But what is a good cat replacement pipe that I can pass Texas emissions test? And do I really need the BHR ignition management device?
Honestly I dont think any aftermarket midpipe (even hi-flow) will pass TX emissions. I barely passed last year with stock cat and JIC catback. With the intake, either get RacingBeat or AEM, everything else is simply not as good.
06-23-2010, 02:08 PM
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Everything Ross Dawg said except there is no way in hell you will pass an emissions test in Texas with a midpipe.
You don't "need" the BHR ignition, but stock coils/wires suck pretty bad to be honest. Some people can go 50-60k somehow, but most people have problems by 20-30k. BHR coils should be good for much longer than that.
You don't "need" the BHR ignition, but stock coils/wires suck pretty bad to be honest. Some people can go 50-60k somehow, but most people have problems by 20-30k. BHR coils should be good for much longer than that.
06-24-2010, 05:08 PM
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Thanks for all the great advice everyone. I just got my Tanabe springs installed and will post pics later today or tomorrow when I can wash it. Thanks for all your support and look forward to meeting some of you Houston 8 owners next Friday.
12-06-2010, 02:17 PM
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Update: This is how the car looks now. Had a little fender bender so I'm getting a Mazdaspeed replica front bumper this week.
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