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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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Newbie with pictures.

Hi everyone! I am pretty new to the forum and have been busy soaking up all the information that is availiable. Cant believe that I have been missing out for so long. Better late then never in this case. These pictures where taken recently. Car was painted about 9 mos. ago. with the titanium grey that is now availiable on the RX-8. I have had the car for around ten years now. It has around 62,000 original miles on it. Lots of upgrades to engine, suspension and interior. Next things I want to do are SE Suspension swap (more wheel options) and 13B swap (more power). MMMMMM more power. Thanks for looking.
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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Before anyone beats me to it, what rims are those, where did you buy them and how much? (are they roh sniper rims?)

lol now that I got that out of my system I really love the looks of your car, reminds me of mine. I love the looks of the shaved black stripe from the body with the tinted windows it really goes well.

Your car shows very nice inside and out (although my fav interior color is not red) it really shows that you take care of it! Keep it looking like new!

And oh yes I am really interested in seeing more pictures of your engine bay with some info on everything you have done

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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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car looks awesome man, welcome to the forum.
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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Nice ride bro.
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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the wheels are ROH Snypers
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Phiber Optik
the wheels are ROH Snypers

K thanks for confirming that, im in the market for rims soon and those look hot!

But I almost doubt ill be able to find some of those ROH snipers for cheaper then kosei k1's
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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I have been told the snypers are not availiable anymore. I wanted to get another set and paint them the same color as the car. Now I guess Ill wait to do the SE swap. I love custom rims. Makes the car look so much better.
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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wow....i mean WOW!
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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Wow only 62k Original miles
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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Sweet ride man. Welcome home...
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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sooo purdy
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 03:40 AM
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just gotta say 3 words

I LOVE IT!!
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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love the color...and like already said I want to see some pics of the engine...
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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PERFECT ART! Look at the front It's framable to put up on a wall in an exhibition building, great colour. Velcome.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Thanks

Thanks to all of you. Such nice compliments. I appreciate it. I have spent alot of time, money and effort. It is well worth it. And now that I found the Rx-7 Owners Club it is even more fun. Thanks again.

Chris
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Modified85
titanium grey that is now availiable on the RX-8
Not for long. They're discontinuing the color next year.

Very nice car though. You'll probably fetch some good bling for the 13B when you sell those ROH's after the suspension swap.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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i wish i had gotten into computers, the internet, and this forum years and years ago when i owned my first, second and third rx7.

but now im here, with my 4th rx7, and loving it more than ever!!!

welcome to the forum1
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!! very very beautiful FB!!! just wondering how much did you pay for the paint job? That color looks great on the FB!!!
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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paint job

The paint job cost $3,500.00 plus I had to strip the car down and then reassemble it. Took the guy about 4 weeks but he is very busy. They block sanded and color sanded it, the works. The paint job is better then factory. I still cant believe how smooth it is. Now I am parinoid to take it to a mechanic or park it or drive it in the rain etc.. My wife predicted this. Oh well its a great hobby.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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Whoa thats a Machine. Sweet ride. Im in the market for a new paint job I love that color and how well it matchs the red inside Just like mine. I was thinking black But I think this bad boy just sold me.
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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awsome car, love the paint job!

I'm painting mine with my grandfather (he's got all the stuff) Won't turn out as good as yours, but i'm saving a lot of money. more pics!!
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 01:25 AM
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beautiful car and you will definately be able to sale those wheels real quick whenever you decide to. i know id be all over them if i had the money when they came up for sale
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 01:47 AM
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Welcome to the forum. Your car looks awesome, hope you enjoy it for
years to come. That paint job is wicked, wish mine looked like that...
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 06:10 PM
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wheels

It is really a damn crime for ROH to have cancelled production or at least shipment to the U.S. for the snypers. If they advertised in the right places they could sell a bunch of these wheels. Hell I even want to buy another set. Anyone got a set they want to sell?
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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you know you want to sell those to me...
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