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Old 05-12-2006 | 01:57 AM
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thats canada, dang i wish if i could aford a car like that in california you could get a house like that.
Old 05-12-2006 | 10:11 AM
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So you've also found out the H&R's lower the car just a tad (sarcasm) over just the claimed 1". I have them too and think it's the best looking drop. Any lower and you won't make it over the speed bumps, and any higher and it just wouldn't look as cool!

Looks dynomite!

Does your car appear just a tad lower in the front like mine? (1/4 inch) It seems to be a trend among many RX-8 spring kits to lower the car slightly more in the front.
Old 05-12-2006 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by iridearocket
So you've also found out the H&R's lower the car just a tad (sarcasm) over just the claimed 1". I have them too and think it's the best looking drop. Any lower and you won't make it over the speed bumps, and any higher and it just wouldn't look as cool!

Looks dynomite!

Does your car appear just a tad lower in the front like mine? (1/4 inch) It seems to be a trend among many RX-8 spring kits to lower the car slightly more in the front.
Yeah the drop is beautiful, I love it!! It is lower in the front.

The RX8 looks like a little toy car next to my wife's Hummer, its too funny!!! If the weather is nice this weekend I'll take pics of the 8 next to the hummer, its hilarious!

My next step is to find nice set of wheels.

By the way, for those of you that are wondering what a currency trader is, to give you a more percise description.....I buy and sell currencies for companies that have payables and recievables in other currencies other than their own (for example USD, CAD, Euro, etc..). I dont touch anything under 50K

Thanks alot for the compliments guys.

I wanted to ask you guys for your opinion on something, should I get the clear corner lights? Would it look good on red?

Thanks
Nick
Old 05-12-2006 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MtlRX8
I wanted to ask you guys for your opinion on something, should I get the clear corner lights? Would it look good on red?

Thanks
Nick
Now you went and did it! That questions will open up the debate flood gates. YES, Clear corners look great on the VR. If it is nice here this weekend, I will get some pics for you.

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Old 05-12-2006 | 06:47 PM
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clears are a must for the VR
Old 05-13-2006 | 11:04 PM
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You can't tell a thing from those pics.

But the dog looks great eh?
Old 05-14-2006 | 03:22 AM
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clean ride, can you take closer pics...
Old 05-15-2006 | 11:55 AM
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Thanks for the suggestion, I guess I'll head over to ebay right away and get those clear corners.

I'll definetly get you guys some closer pics as soon as the waether gets better, it hasn't stopped raining for over a week here in montreal, and it seems like its gonna rain till next week too :-( as soon as it gets nicer out I'll take some pics.
Old 05-15-2006 | 04:26 PM
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What is the lowering inches? 2 ? 1.5?

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Old 05-15-2006 | 07:49 PM
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Screw the house and the car. The dog rules!!!

LOL I was wondering if it was real or not since in the first 3 pics it never moves. Just standing there the same, looking the same direction.
Old 05-15-2006 | 08:07 PM
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love the way the red 8 looks...lol btw your dog looks exactly the same as the mutt we have
Old 05-16-2006 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by time4akshun
What is the lowering inches? 2 ? 1.5?

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H&R claim's that the drop is 1inch on all 4 corners, but its obvious that the front is lower. I would say that 2" in the front and 1inch in the back is a good estimate.
Old 05-18-2006 | 12:35 PM
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I think the drop is almost 2" (certainly over 1.5") at all 4 corners based on measurements that other guys have given for their stock car vs what I have measured with my car with H&R's. I think the rear has been lowered about as much as the front, unlike some other kits available which lower the front more than the rear.
Old 05-24-2006 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by iridearocket
I think the drop is almost 2" (certainly over 1.5") at all 4 corners based on measurements that other guys have given for their stock car vs what I have measured with my car with H&R's. I think the rear has been lowered about as much as the front, unlike some other kits available which lower the front more than the rear.
It's certainly possible, but my car looks a tad bit lower in the front as opposed to the back.
Old 06-17-2006 | 11:50 AM
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[QUOTE=dmp]I'm a currency trader too - I trade my 'currency' for 'electricity' and 'water' and 'clothes for my wife'

:D

HAHAHA lol
Old 06-17-2006 | 12:34 PM
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I have to say that is one of the nicest stock 8s I've seen so far.
Old 09-01-2006 | 11:42 AM
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Thanks guys!

I'm a currency trader
I'm a currency broker (well I work for one atleast)

GAIN Capital / Forex.com

ever hear of us?
Old 09-03-2006 | 07:06 PM
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not THE worst gravedigging i've seen... but it makes me chuckle, nonetheless!
Old 09-03-2006 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MtlRX8
Hey guys, I'm new to the forum. I've been visiting quite a bit, as this forum provided me with GREAT information regarding our beautiful 8's
This is my oportunity to give something back to the rx8 community, here are the pics of the rx8 lowered on H&R springs, it rides GREAT!! I love it!! It's not anywhere as harsh as I thought it would be.





Lol....can't help but to notice that your dog looks like my dog. BTW - I've always love the look of a red 8....nice whip, crib and dog.
Old 09-03-2006 | 08:27 PM
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3 month resurrection is nothing. haha.
Old 09-04-2006 | 06:19 PM
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Alignment

Did it align OK?
Old 09-09-2006 | 10:26 AM
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Is the balcony over the front door so that you can stand up on high and survey your domain? Or is it so that you can more easily address the serfs that work your land from well outside of the range of a pitchfork?

Nice car, house and dog.
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