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Goddabob · 01-31-2013, 09:39 PM

Picked up a 2004 Mazda RX8 for a a good deal 75k miles on the odo.

Short term plans as of now are to get the car roadworthy, make it look presentable and as reliable as a rotary can be.

This is what the car looks like as of now, I already fixed the headlights
they had eyelids glued on and were faded completely yellow.

Needs a few things:

Front Bumper Replaced with OEM from the Stealership
Radiator Replaced with 1800radiators
Condenser
Fan Assembly Replaced with a used assemby off ebay
Brakes Replaced front and rear with Greenstuff pads and Raybesto Rotors
Wheels and Tires Replaced with 350z wheels I had laying around
Oil Change
Spark Plugs and Wires
Front Windshield
Trunk Has Rust at the 3rd brake light and wing, Plan is to shave it.
A Good Cleaning

Shipman · 01-31-2013, 10:16 PM

Pics please

rocknrace03 · 02-02-2013, 03:46 PM

look at you. further abandoning the 240! then again, im doing the same thing with the bug eye! good luck steve, hope you keep this one!

TalonTsi97 · 02-05-2013, 05:27 PM

350z wheels?

Goddabob · 02-05-2013, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocknrace03

look at you. further abandoning the 240! then again, im doing the same thing with the bug eye! good luck steve, hope you keep this one!

The plan isnt to keep it just enjoy it for a little and eventually sell.

Trying to keep things basic and not make another project.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TalonTsi97

350z wheels?

The 2 of the 4 stock 18's had bends and wouldnt balance.

The other 2 had aweful curbrash and the tires were shot.

These have been sitting for 2 years with brand new tires.

I personally think they look decent, Ill have to take better shots from
the front and back but the offset must be close to the stockers.

Goddabob · 03-28-2013, 07:09 PM

My title finally arrived at my house, time to start driving this before paint work.

The car will definately be forsale in the future, kind of spent my bank account on this.

Goddabob · 03-28-2013, 07:23 PM

I just realized my bike has more engine displacement.

mpapers22 · 04-03-2013, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goddabob

I just realized my bike has more engine displacement.

Hah classic, gotta show some rotary love though they are cool as hell. Always wanted one.

01-31-2013, 09:39 PM	#1
Goddabob Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lehigh Valley Member #5799 iTrader: (14)	Goddabob's Mazda RX8 Picked up a 2004 Mazda RX8 for a a good deal 75k miles on the odo. Short term plans as of now are to get the car roadworthy, make it look presentable and as reliable as a rotary can be. This is what the car looks like as of now, I already fixed the headlights they had eyelids glued on and were faded completely yellow. Needs a few things: Front Bumper Replaced with OEM from the Stealership Radiator Replaced with 1800radiators Condenser Fan Assembly Replaced with a used assemby off ebay Brakes Replaced front and rear with Greenstuff pads and Raybesto Rotors Wheels and Tires Replaced with 350z wheels I had laying around Oil Change Spark Plugs and Wires Front Windshield Trunk Has Rust at the 3rd brake light and wing, Plan is to shave it. A Good Cleaning Last edited by Goddabob; 03-28-2013 at 07:22 PM.

02-05-2013, 05:27 PM	#4
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