Calling all Momo wheel owners
07-13-2009, 06:36 PM
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so ur not gonna believe this guys, but i had ordered my set of momo v-10s and tires from discounttire a month ago when i first posted, and i was told they would come in september (i was ready to wait), however i just got a cal from discounttire and momo looks like they are going to DISCONTINUE the wheels and i have to pick other wheels, how much bad luck could i have?
07-27-2009, 10:58 AM
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So I am starting to seriously consider some new springs - any recommendations? I have been thinking about it for a while, and assuming I can get a decent deal on installation (how much would it be typically, anyone ballpark it for me?), I think I can swing it without too much issue.
I'm leaning toward Eibachs at the moment, because that is the name I am most familiar with more than anything else. I don't want anything too extreme, because my 8 is my daily driver, but I'd like to get it a little bit lower and be able to take those on ramps even a little bit faster!
I'm leaning toward Eibachs at the moment, because that is the name I am most familiar with more than anything else. I don't want anything too extreme, because my 8 is my daily driver, but I'd like to get it a little bit lower and be able to take those on ramps even a little bit faster!
07-31-2009, 02:44 PM
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Tom, how much do those drop? I look them up on Fluid and I think it's 1.8 front and 1.2 rear, is that right? I think that might be a bit too much for me. I'm thinking along the lines of 1 to 1 1/4 front and 3/4 to 1 rear. Don't get me wrong, your car looks great with that drop, just a bit too much for my area I think.
07-31-2009, 03:17 PM
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So I am starting to seriously consider some new springs - any recommendations? I have been thinking about it for a while, and assuming I can get a decent deal on installation (how much would it be typically, anyone ballpark it for me?), I think I can swing it without too much issue.
I'm leaning toward Eibachs at the moment, because that is the name I am most familiar with more than anything else. I don't want anything too extreme, because my 8 is my daily driver, but I'd like to get it a little bit lower and be able to take those on ramps even a little bit faster!
I'm leaning toward Eibachs at the moment, because that is the name I am most familiar with more than anything else. I don't want anything too extreme, because my 8 is my daily driver, but I'd like to get it a little bit lower and be able to take those on ramps even a little bit faster!
Tom, how much do those drop? I look them up on Fluid and I think it's 1.8 front and 1.2 rear, is that right? I think that might be a bit too much for me. I'm thinking along the lines of 1 to 1 1/4 front and 3/4 to 1 rear. Don't get me wrong, your car looks great with that drop, just a bit too much for my area I think.
And about installation would be...Well...Do it yourself! It's very easy to do man, and its always good to learn how to do something new. Just get a local to help you out, there are many DIY's over the forums that will help you. You'll just need to rent a spring compressor from AutoZone. If you have any more questions about them, send me a PM.
08-01-2009, 08:55 AM
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The eibach spring rates havent changed.... they are the same as mine!
http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...67079600029205
you can find them pretty cheap on eBay and other sites...... as for installation it depends on where you go... I would say between $200 and $300
http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe...67079600029205
you can find them pretty cheap on eBay and other sites...... as for installation it depends on where you go... I would say between $200 and $300
08-02-2009, 11:01 AM
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Yeah 1.7 f .7 rear and its funny with the stock springs and having the speaker box
the car is taller in the rear with the new tein s-tech on .ride is comfortable doesnt bounce off the bumpstops unless you get really aggresive. traction controll doesnt come on as soon either.
thanks.yeah,yeah you were.
the car is taller in the rear with the new tein s-tech on .ride is comfortable doesnt bounce off the bumpstops unless you get really aggresive. traction controll doesnt come on as soon either.
thanks.yeah,yeah you were.
08-02-2009, 11:36 AM
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08-02-2009, 10:48 PM
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ok.... I will break it down for you guys
R-Magic Front Lip (was painted from R-Magic) - 55,900 JPY = $590 USD
R-Magic Side Skirts - 70,500 JPY = $744 USD
R-Magic Rear Under Spoiler - 54,700 JPY = $577 USD
R-Magic Eyelids (was painted from R-Magic) - 22,300 JPY = $235
Total in parts - $2146 (not including Mazdaspeed Spoiler)
You can get the parts from Japanparts.com or contact Brice at fluidmotorsports.com he may be able to help you.
I paid roughly $1500 in paint work and body work for my car. Buy keep in mind, I debadged my front bumper and also did a two-tone paint job on the rear under spoiler. So yea... after all is said and done I spent a lot of money... why
R-Magic Front Lip (was painted from R-Magic) - 55,900 JPY = $590 USD
R-Magic Side Skirts - 70,500 JPY = $744 USD
R-Magic Rear Under Spoiler - 54,700 JPY = $577 USD
R-Magic Eyelids (was painted from R-Magic) - 22,300 JPY = $235
Total in parts - $2146 (not including Mazdaspeed Spoiler)
You can get the parts from Japanparts.com or contact Brice at fluidmotorsports.com he may be able to help you.
I paid roughly $1500 in paint work and body work for my car. Buy keep in mind, I debadged my front bumper and also did a two-tone paint job on the rear under spoiler. So yea... after all is said and done I spent a lot of money... why
08-04-2009, 11:06 AM
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Hey guys,
Thanks to Alucard, I did not put on the Brake Caliper covers. Per Alucards recommendation, I went with a duplicolor paint kit, which works unbelievably well. I did about 4-5 coats on each caliper, and the gloss looks amazing. I would recommend the duplicolor paint kit to anyone looking to do a caliper paint job.
Thanks to Alucard, I did not put on the Brake Caliper covers. Per Alucards recommendation, I went with a duplicolor paint kit, which works unbelievably well. I did about 4-5 coats on each caliper, and the gloss looks amazing. I would recommend the duplicolor paint kit to anyone looking to do a caliper paint job.
08-04-2009, 11:16 AM
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My Duplicolor Caliper Paint Kit write-up/review
I used Duplicolor and liked it a lot. It has lost some of the gloss, but that's fine by me. I just wanted to get rid of the nasty iron color.
I used Duplicolor and liked it a lot. It has lost some of the gloss, but that's fine by me. I just wanted to get rid of the nasty iron color.
08-24-2009, 03:44 PM
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^no 1 does HOMOS.... ooops typo, i mean MOMOS like u 
(do u have to show-off?) I WOULD TOO 
that yellow 8 with the black MOMOs and MS wing with the drop looks clean too
(do u have to show-off?) I WOULD TOO that yellow 8 with the black MOMOs and MS wing with the drop looks clean too