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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:07 AM
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Default Z Mod on an RX8

Just did this a couple days ago, installed a 350Z carbon fiber ram air duct on my 8, fit perfectly Sorry for the crappy iphone pics, let me know what you think..
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:11 AM
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looks ****ed up..
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:14 AM
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really? Im surprised you guys think it looks bad, its actually really common among rx8 owners to use these.

What doesnt look right?
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:16 AM
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You should have let it be.. The 8 looks good stock with rims.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:19 AM
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Yea, the stock look wore off after 3 years I think some better pictures may help, Ive had nothing but compliments in real life.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 07:09 AM
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The air duct looks 100x better on a Z than on a RX-8. Shouuld've kept your Z...
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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I think it looks OK but I prefer the Racing Beat Duct since it stays hidden.

I don't think I'll do this to my RX-8.

Kudos on the innovation though.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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lol, so what you just said was I should of kept my Z becuase the air duct looks beter on a Z than an RX8, that makes sense.

It's all good, can't expect everyone to like my mods
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Phreakdout
I think it looks OK but I prefer the Racing Beat Duct since it stays hidden.

I don't think I'll do this to my RX-8.

Kudos on the innovation though.
I though about going with the racing beat duct.

I wanted something different though, Im not sure if you're a member on rx8club.com or not, but I saw some 8's with the same thing and I definately liked the look. I think its out of place right now because my car is too stock, but I have a few other things thatll be on before I take it out of storage in the spring, hopefully by that point itll look a little more balanced.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Renesis07
lol, so what you just said was I should of kept my Z becuase the air duct looks beter on a Z than an RX8, that makes sense.

It's all good, can't expect everyone to like my mods
LOL, i think u misinterpreted.
1. You should've kept your Z (not because the duct looks better on a Z,
even though it does look better)
2. The duct doesn't look right on RX-8.

If you can't understand this, I really don't know how much more simpler i can break it down to ya....

Its all good, can't expect everyone to like my opinion

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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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Now i know what not to do to my 8. Thanks.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Changvi
LOL, i think u misinterpreted.
1. You should've kept your Z (not because the duct looks better on a Z,
even though it does look better)
2. The duct doesn't look right on RX-8.

If you can't understand this, I really don't know how much more simpler i can break it down to ya....

Its all good, can't ecpect everyone to like my opinion
Your opinion is fine,I dont mind it, that's why I asked for it.

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Now i know what not to do to my 8. Thanks.
um..Your welcome?
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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It looks ugly on both cars, so don't worry.

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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by T_K
It looks ugly on both cars, so don't worry.

TK
haha, yea the rice-ness of it doesnt appeal to everyone
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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Looks like a mole lol...sorry dude, but I see why you would dig it.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by GodSendsDeath
Looks like a mole lol...sorry dude, but I see why you would dig it.
Its all good, My girlfriend called it a nostril haha. It is really black or white, I get people that love it and people like most of which here who politely call me an idiot.

At least I like it I guess
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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Dont really like it on Z's either, but for some reason it seems it doesnt sit flush on the 8. Maybe its just the angle.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by cosmec
Dont really like it on Z's either, but for some reason it seems it doesnt sit flush on the 8. Maybe its just the angle.
well,that may be half the problem. As I stated, these pictures were taken by cell phone the night of the install, the duct in these pics is actually just laying in the hole, it wasnt drilled in yet. So it sits perfectly flush and looks great in real life, Ill try to get some better pics and maybe thatll do some justice......
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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Never liked this mod on any car
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