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ZGN
11-15-2009, 04:06 PM
RX-8 Rotary Car Of The Month Voting is now open!
If you want to link to more than 3 photos of your car please upload your ride in the rotary rides garage (http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/Rotaryrides.php?do=list) and send me a pm.


3DZukini's 2004 Mazda RX-8 GT (http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/Rotaryrides.php?do=view&id=84)

No Interior or Engine bay photos provided.

http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/images/rotaryrides/1489/14894af1c91f62915.jpg (http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/Rotaryrides.php?do=view&id=84)

Mods:
Clear corners with stealth bulbs
Racing Beat intakeRacing Beat ram-air
Racing Beat dual-resonated midpipe
Racing Beat cat-back exhaust
Agency Power underdrive Pulley
RacingBrake rotors
Black Enkei RPF1 18x9.5
Hawk hps pads
COBB AccessPort
Tanabe Sustec 5 Coilovers
Rotorsports Racing wires.

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MIKES'8

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a45/antluvsmike/aa11.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a45/antluvsmike/DSC02819.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a45/antluvsmike/DSC02821.jpg
mods:

k&n intake, custom header, turbo xs headerback exhaust,
mazsport coils, mazsport fan mod, rb air duct, rb flywheel,
throttle body pp ,tb bypass, exedy stage 2 racing clutch,
ap pulley,sprint springs, mazdaspeed front strut tower bar and rear trunk bar,
custom oil catch can,af sts, shine front lip,evor rear cf trunk spoiler,
rx8strakes window visors, mazda piano blk side pillars, piano blk eyelids,
rota d2 18x8 and 18x9 +5 et all around wraped on some 215 in the front and 225's in the rear. 211 rwhp ALL ROTOR

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Kane's 2007 Mazda RX8 (http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/Rotaryrides.php?do=view&id=85)

http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/images/rotaryrides/2103/21034a8ee0a7cfa69.jpg (http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/Rotaryrides.php?do=view&id=85)

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/1484/801/28707900016_large.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2569133411_412fab6947_o.jpg

Modifications Mazdaspeed Full Bodykit
19" Staggered SSR D5R Wheels on Federal Tires w/ Fender Roll and Stretch
Greddy Manifold, Downpipe, Intercooler and Intake Piping (powder-coated stealth black)
Custom GT3071R Turbo from MazdaManiac
Syncronic BOV - recirculated like a real man... LOLZ
Hymee Flash Tuner
Greddy Turbo Timer and Profec II Boost Controller
Greddy SP2 Catback Exhaust with gutted cat and resonator
Autometer Cobalt AFR, Boost and EGT in Lotek dash pod
Autometer Fuel Pressure in a custom vent gauge pod
iPod Integrated into Bose system
Dash-hawk for the ODBII Info
All Injectors upgraded and flow matched (320,400 and 820 cc's)
Black Halo Racing's Prototype FI 3 Core Aluminum Radiator by Griffin
Agency Power Silicone Radiator Hoses
Tein Coilovers
KVR 2 Piece Slotted Rotors with Hawk Ceramic Pads
Agency Power SS Brake Lines
35% Tint on windows; 5% Tint on sunroof
Fender Vents Paint Matched to Wheels in Top Secret Gold
Custom Tuned by PPO2's automated tuning software; Baseline
PPO2 White Retro Shift Knob custom counterweighted by Koolknobs
Custom Oil Catch Can (made out of the old air pump)
Greddy Front and Rear Strut Tower Brace (Powdercoated black)
Black Halo Racing's Ignition System
Custom Center Console and Head Unit w/ Radar & Laser Detector
13B-MSP: Ported, Ceramic 1 Piece Apex Seals from NRS, Rotors milled by Speedsource
BHR Spec Stage 2 Clutch
Mazmart Water pump
Prototype Motor mounts from OD

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altspace RX-8
http://www.altspace.com/rx8/tint2.jpg

http://www.altspace.com/rx8/goldbay3.jpg

http://www.altspace.com/rx8/interior/rx8_interior09_6.jpg

Mods:
Performance:
sCANalyser Pro Tuned
Work Emotion XT-7 bronze - 18x8.5 +46
Yokohama S.Drive - 245/40/18
RAYS red anodized lugs
5mm rear spacers
Racing Brake slotted/drilled rotors
Hawk HPS brake pads
Mazdaspeed Struts
Tein S-Tech Springs
Beatrush front strut bar
Beatrush rear strut bar
Racing Beat REVi intake
Racing Beat Ram Air duct
Racing Beat catback exhaust
Racing Beat oil cooler screens
Racing Beat end links
Agency Power F/R sway bars
Magnecor spark plug wires
Royal Purple Max-Gear 75w90 fluids
Custom red engine 4ga ground wires

Appearance:
Mazdaspeed front bumper
OEM appearance package sides and rear
Custom intake box see-through panel
HRP engine heat reflective gold film
35% Window tint
Front & Rear polished rotary accents
2-tone red/black painted calipers
D2S 6000K HID bulbs
MTEC ION Yellow fog lights
Rockblocker yellow fog overlays
PIAA Super Plasma front parking lights
Carbon Fiber B-Pillars
Polished throttle body
Paint matched rear license plate frame
Paint matched washer+brake fluid caps
TEIN Hood Dampers
GReddy gold powdercoated air diverter
Mazdaspeed polished oil cap
Polished and carbon fiber engine details
Custom painted black side strakes
Removed engine bay sound/heat lining

Stereo/Interior:
Custom fiberglass enclosure for DELL Pocket PC
Carbon Fiber gauge hood cover
Carbon Fiber center console trim
Fiberglass subwoofer box to form fit
10" Alpine SWS-1043D
Alpine MRP-M500 amplifier
Custom MDF painted black trunk panel with RX-8 emblem
Voodoo black polished shift knob
Dell Axim GPS/WiFi/Windows Media/Bluetooth
Cobra Radar Detector hard wired
eDead sound deadening in doors and trunk
All interior lights red
Red LED foot lights
Blue LED trunk lights

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05rex8's 05 Mazda RX8 Turbo (http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/Rotaryrides.php?do=view&id=86)

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg119/jonathanwells81/DSC01997.jpg (http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/Rotaryrides.php?do=view&id=86)

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg119/jonathanwells81/DSC01995.jpg (http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/Rotaryrides.php?do=view&id=86)

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg119/jonathanwells81/DSC01294.jpg (http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/Rotaryrides.php?do=view&id=86)

* GReddy turbo kit
* upgraded GReddy snail-T04B H3 compressor wheel, clipped turbine wheel
* Mazsport(rip)CAI
* HKS SSQ BOV
* AEM water/meth injection
* BHR Ignition (ls2 coils; MSD plug wires)
* GReddy front and rear strut bars
* AEM Wideband AFR gauge
* Auto Meter Sport Comp II boost gauge
* Cobb AccessPORT
* Gizzmo MS-IBC (boost controller)
* Agency Power catback exhaust
* Agency Power midpipe
* ADR M-sport wheels (I just refinished these in matte black--black paint/matte clear coat)
* drilled/slotted rotors
* AFE short shifter
* Voodoo pearl shift knob
* Tsunami front bumper and side skirts
* paint matched eyelids
* rotaryfx.com paint matched fender vents
* custom paint matched interior


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Azlizard's RX-8

No Interior Photo Provided

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n175/azlizard/sevenstock12/DSC_2012.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g307/Easy_E1/AZlizard%20turbo%20install/AZLizardTurbo001.jpg

Under the Hood:

Koyo Radiator
Aem intake
MazdaMainiac Cobb Accessport tuned
Greddy turbo (BHR custom install)
HKS SSQ BOV
BHR Ignition upgrade
Unorthodox Racing Underdrive pulley kit
Mazmart water pump
Mazda Euro hood struts
Rotor dipstick/oil cap

Wheels/Suspension/Brakes:

Tein Coilovers
Mazdaspeed strut bar
ASA 18x9 wheels, 255x40x18 tires
Cross drilled and slotted rotors
Hawk hps pads
Stainless steel brake/clutch lines

Interior:
Mazda IPOD integration kit
Petit Racing Rotory Radio knob
AxialFlow short shifter
Aluminum foot pedals
Aluminated footwells
Red interior lighting
Mazda OEM seat covers
Garmin Navigation system (in center console nav tray)

Exterior:

Complete appearance package
Clear Corners/steath bulbs
Euro lip Spoiler
Clear Bra
Side mirror Ground illumination lights (also know as puddle lights)
Apexcone Hids
Xenon plazma fogs
Vertical doors Inc. Hinge kit
Rotary accents/stem caps
Oil Cooler protection screens
Strakes
Fog light DRL rewire

05rex8
11-15-2009, 07:41 PM
:biggthumpup:

3DZukini
11-15-2009, 10:22 PM
Awesome, sorry I didn't get you any interior or engine bay shots. I need to clean an forgot about it. Judging by the competition I'm up against, I don't think it matters :). Nice rides guys!

N.RotaryTech
11-16-2009, 03:54 PM
Voted.
Nice 8's, people.

prrex4ever
11-16-2009, 09:14 PM
Lot's of nice "8"s. Another hard decision.

RotorDad
11-17-2009, 08:40 PM
Voted, good luck to all.

ZGN
11-19-2009, 04:45 PM
Keep the votes coming! It's anybody's game!

05rex8
11-19-2009, 11:34 PM
Keep the votes coming! It's anybody's game!
except for mine, I only have 1 vote so far! LOL

someone needs to spam all the members of RCC to vote :D
only 21 total so far; we got a lot more members than that

c'mon people! :)

Kane
11-20-2009, 09:01 AM
I think I need to post pictures of my new motor...maybe I can regain the lead?!?!? LOL

BigIslandSevens
11-20-2009, 09:33 AM
Tough choices. Had to represent the islands in the end though.;)

05rex8
11-21-2009, 09:45 PM
http://www.jiggyjigg.com/forums/images/smilies/random/bump.gif

3DZukini
11-23-2009, 09:43 AM
Wow, it's sitting at a 4-way tie right now, close vote! No love for 05rex8 with all that custom work and all the paint and body stuff done by himself?

Kane
11-23-2009, 11:32 AM
Paint is cool....but ported ceramic and big turbo's seem to be doing well also.

;) JK

ZGN
11-23-2009, 04:57 PM
Everyone get out on facebook, twitter, or other sites and let other know to come and vote. This is way too close of a race!

MIKES'8
11-23-2009, 05:37 PM
http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/album.php?albumid=155

05rex8
11-23-2009, 06:09 PM
Paint is cool....but ported ceramic and big turbo's seem to be doing well also.

;) JK
don't see any big turbo's here....

:leaving:

3DZukini
11-23-2009, 07:42 PM
Woot. 11.11% I have a thing for 11:11 :)

project91fc
11-23-2009, 08:34 PM
Not a big fan of the rx8 but I must say that mike has the best looking rx8 I ever seen. Not over done just perfect and a sleeper well done you have my vote.well done!

Kane
11-23-2009, 09:20 PM
http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/images/rotaryrides/2103/21034b06a160b2fa7.jpg

How can you not love that?

05rex8
11-24-2009, 12:40 AM
how can you not love this? :seeya:

http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/images/rotaryrides/2272/22724a8f54f67b06a.jpg

http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/images/rotaryrides/2272/22724a8f54f6936f5.jpg

Kane
11-24-2009, 09:26 AM
HAHA - that is nice man. Are you running staggered?

05rex8
11-24-2009, 05:32 PM
HAHA - that is nice man. Are you running staggered?
nope
I just refinished them in all matte black too
6788

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altspace
11-28-2009, 08:01 PM
A few more shots.

http://www.altspace.com/rx8/sunrise102709c.jpg

http://www.altspace.com/rx8/sunrise91809/sunrise9.jpg

http://www.altspace.com/lrp09/my8_lrp3.jpg

http://www.altspace.com/rx8/alpine/blue_led1.jpg

3DZukini
11-30-2009, 08:52 PM
Well, I'm glad I got a few votes... at least now I know I'm not the only one who likes my car :) I don't understand why 05Rex8 didn't get more votes, he's done a lot more work than I have.

He painted my eyelids, by the way ;)

azlizard
12-01-2009, 02:27 PM
Looks like the poll is closed and Mike's the winner, Congrats!

05rex8
12-01-2009, 08:49 PM
Well, I'm glad I got a few votes... at least now I know I'm not the only one who likes my car :) I don't understand why 05Rex8 didn't get more votes, he's done a lot more work than I have.

He painted my eyelids, by the way ;)
it's all good, my car is old news really
I'm happy enough to have won best RX8 at DGRR 09.
Can't win them all!

Congrats on the win Mike! :biggthumpup:

MIKES'8
12-01-2009, 10:58 PM
thanks guys.i really didnt expect it since i was up against all these turbo 8's, gotta give it up to you guys awsome cars this month!!!!

altspace
12-04-2009, 09:14 AM
Congrats! Thnx for the votes as well.

ZGN
12-05-2009, 02:45 AM
Congrats mike, I'll send you the questionnaire today and get you listed on the from page!
Thanks everyone for entering and voting, some close #'s this time around!

MIKES'8
12-05-2009, 04:30 AM
Congrats mike, I'll send you the questionnaire today and get you listed on the from page!
Thanks everyone for entering and voting, some close #'s this time around!

thanks man sounds good.