Racer or Ricer
I like the idea.
Joined: May 2002
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Bumpers, side valances, front lip spoilers, etc. Stuff that serves no purpose save for A) show or B) aerodynamic flow control.
Probably called "ground effects" because they change how the car appears in relation to the ground; i.e. side valances make the car look like it sits lower than it actually does.
Probably called "ground effects" because they change how the car appears in relation to the ground; i.e. side valances make the car look like it sits lower than it actually does.
Lets rock.
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: SLC, Utah
Originally Posted by Jercs
Yeah you can only rice an AT out. They have a lot of limitations compared to the MT.
Just search on rx8club to find out why AT sucks so bad!
I'm 21 I also own an 8, but you can do what I did to lower insurance and that was to buy a 88 GXL and use that as my daily drivers, I saved a lot!
Most advice I can give you is sell the AT And buy an MT
Just search on rx8club to find out why AT sucks so bad!
I'm 21 I also own an 8, but you can do what I did to lower insurance and that was to buy a 88 GXL and use that as my daily drivers, I saved a lot!
Most advice I can give you is sell the AT And buy an MT
Kutabare
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Houston, Texas
Originally Posted by fd3s_rx7
If you want to make it a racer, then I strongly suggest you to trade it for a Manual.
Why do you want to be a Ricer...??
try posting in www.rx8club.com
Why do you want to be a Ricer...??
try posting in www.rx8club.com
Respecognize!
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Anchor Bay, CA
Originally Posted by VelociRedBeast
I have a 2004 Automatic RX-8 and have to keep it as an auto cause I'm only 17 and a Man. would MURDER me on insurance. The Auto 8 has about 189 hp stock, do you guys think I should put mods on the engine to make it a racer or spend all my money on looks to rice it out? I have spent weeks trying to decide but I want to leave it to you guys to help me out.
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Sweden
I would be fkn pissed off to see this wonderful RX8 "riced".. http://www.ricehatersclub.com/vbulletin/picpage.php? 
Rotary Freak
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Ever see the video for Offspring's "Pretty Fly for a White Guy"? Especially the scene where the lyrics are:
"Cruising in his Pinto, he sees homies as he pass. But if he looks twice they're gonna KICK HIS LILLY ***!!"
Regardless of race or creed, the message was the same. If you drive down the street in a riced-out car one person in fifty will think "Nice car", two won't give a **** either way, and the remaining fourty-seven will think "There goes another celebate-against-his-will loser in a car that his daddy bought him." Harsh reality, but it doesn't change simply because you wish it to.
These cars already have enough going for them. They don't need extras. True, the automatic means it is slower and will be harder to sell. But under the hood mods (kiss your warranty goodbye) can make up for it without turning the car into even more of a cop magnet than it already is.
Also, if you race it (either on the track or street) and you crash, your insurance will tell you to replace it yourself. Dad will not be pleased.
"Cruising in his Pinto, he sees homies as he pass. But if he looks twice they're gonna KICK HIS LILLY ***!!"
Regardless of race or creed, the message was the same. If you drive down the street in a riced-out car one person in fifty will think "Nice car", two won't give a **** either way, and the remaining fourty-seven will think "There goes another celebate-against-his-will loser in a car that his daddy bought him." Harsh reality, but it doesn't change simply because you wish it to.
These cars already have enough going for them. They don't need extras. True, the automatic means it is slower and will be harder to sell. But under the hood mods (kiss your warranty goodbye) can make up for it without turning the car into even more of a cop magnet than it already is.
Also, if you race it (either on the track or street) and you crash, your insurance will tell you to replace it yourself. Dad will not be pleased.
6,000 Miles
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Las Vegas
Dont rice it out! Just do some engine mods so you can maybe surprise some people. Not to much if it is your daily driver, but you cant do very many engine mods besides a cat-back without voiding the warranty.
