My RX8 in progress:)

[Herblenny]

I went by the body shop to see what's going on with my 8.. It suppose to be done tomorrow... We shall see:)

http://rotarycarclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3176&stc=1&d=1225807465
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[SpooledupRacing]

Wow... Bright!

[djmtsu]

Why did you have it repainted Phil?

[Herblenny]

Why did you have it repainted Phil?

Door was chipped because of the break in and the bumper was cracked and then splitted after speed4sale track day.

[djmtsu]

Ahh, gotcha!

It looks like it is brighter, or has some pearl to it. Is it factory spec?

[Herblenny]

I was using my phone camera..

By looking at the door, they matched it pretty well.. But I guess I'll have to wait and see it after they mount it on the car..

But to be honest, color was slightly off from the factory...

[Whitey]

Is that a Kenstyle rear?

[Herblenny]

Whitey, You are good!! yep! it is... I liked the rear but didn't like the front.

[Wangan_X]

Now put the wheels on it and take moar pics Phil

[Herblenny]

Now put the wheels on it and take moar pics Phil

LOL! There are few pics of the car with "the wheels" on Speed4Sale event.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/herblenny/rx8gtr20.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e79/herblenny/rx8gtr311.jpg

[jtl1962]

I like your updated and that you do used to car in the right way.

[rx8u24]

awesome

[Herblenny]

Just got a call that my car is FINALLY ready! Going to go pick it up in next 2 hours.

[lilring]

nice. please post some pics when you pick it up. Ive been wondering what that rear bumper will look like with the MS front and stuff.

[Herblenny]

I just got the car back..

Overall they did a great job!! I'm a picky person and obviously I saw few little mistakes.. but overall I'm very happy with the way it turned out. The car looks brand new inside and out and very pleased with the outcome.

Pics are taken by my phone camera so its not the best.

Paint was near perfect match!! the bumpers were painted and matched very well. Door was slightly off but better than how it was before..

http://www.rotarycarclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3245&stc=1&d=1226356883
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PHIL

[cabaynes]

Lookin good Phil, kind of a strange combo with the red & black interior, but the yellow looks great! (you know i love yellow:))

You mentioned the paint was off from the factory, when I had my white rx8 the front bumper and rear bumper was a slightly different color white than the rest of the car, as were the rain rails on the roof, seemed the factory did a poor job of painting and the plastic parts changed hue slightly compared to the metal body parts.

anyways, looks great! I couldn't afford to keep my 8 because of gas prices! haha

[lilring]

looking good. i think i might acutally copy you and do the MS with that rear bumper

[Herblenny]

Well, the car's not back in the shop for some mazda recall and the engine light.

Now I'm driving a Mazda3:)

[Nutsid]

I'm sorry to hear about your car being back in the shop, but it looks really good.

[Herblenny]

Thanks!

After it comes out of the dealership, I then have to take it back to the body shop.
They forgot to replace one of the interior piece which was damaged during the break in..

Another rental... LOL!

[Nutsid]

lol Everytime I come into the Rx8 section it seems like your Rx8 is in the shop again for something else. I just can't believe how much it seems like that thing is having trouble. At least this is for an interior piece and not something mechanical.

[Herblenny]

LOL!

I know.. It all started with the stock fuel pump crapping out... now I think its the gas cap or something else.. I don't know.. But the dealership JUST called and said my car is done.

Interior piece, they body shop just forgot to order it... So, it would be another couple of days.

[warwickben]

iam not huge on body kits ect mainly because alot of them make the car unsafe. but i love your rear end. normally i only say that to big booty girls. can you post links andinfo on it.

[Snakebite202]

iam not huge on body kits ect mainly because alot of them make the car unsafe. but i love your rear end. normally i only say that to big booty girls. can you post links andinfo on it.


I'm curious as to how bodykits make cars unsafe ???


I'm loving that rear end too, Herb...

[warwickben]

i know a few people who have put them on and told me about how they dont work with the metal bumper, thats what i meant by unsafe that is all. i know now that most of the ones for the rx8 you retain the stock metal bumper.

[Herblenny]

Thanks Guys! I do like the rear bumper and I'm happy with how the car looks.

But the damn engine!! UGH!!! My Engine light is back on!! I'm pretty sick and tire of this car and the damn engine light!

[I8U]

i know a few people who have put them on and told me about how they dont work with the metal bumper, thats what i meant by unsafe that is all. i know now that most of the ones for the rx8 you retain the stock metal bumper.

What metal bumper are you talking about?

[Herblenny]

What metal bumper are you talking about?

Maybe this?? I dont know.....
http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3176&d=1225806734

Anyhow, My engine light is no longer lit.. Don't know what it was..

here are couple of recent pics of the bumper. I add the rear bumper accent.

[Kane]

Looks good - I like it better without the twin tips.

[rotarygreg]

wow, i've never seen that rear bumper before. its pretty cool. very ferrari-esk.

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2000-2003/2003-Ferrari-360-Modena-Red-Rear-Quarter-st.jpg

car looks good. I like the pic on the track with the skyline and the 240. very cool.

greg