Ra_

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When I first got the car, I promised myself that wouldn't start a thread like this because I wasn't going to do much modification to the car...1 year later...

I still want to keep the car relatively mild, it's my daily driver. So most of the mods are purely aesthetic. Opinions, advises are welcomed!

Bought the car brand new 12/31/11 w/ 3.3 miles on the ODO!
MY12 OB AWD
-Premium
-Navigation
-Sport Appearance Package
-Illuminated Door Sills

Current Mods
-Work Gnosis HS202 Wheels 20x9.5 +25 ET
-Hankooks V12 Evo 245/35 (Dunlop M3 for winter)
-D2 RS Coilovers
-Top Speed CBE
-Project Kics REVO Lugs
-Carbon Fiber Element Emblemless Grill
-OEM Splash Guard

Future Mods
-Camber/Toe Adjustment kit (SPC?)
-Black-out chrome trims

Wish List Mods
-Painted Headlights
-BBK (OEM Akebono, StopTech, Racing Brakes)
-Roof Spoiler
-Lip Trunk Spoiler (Stillen, WALD)
-Front Lip (OEM, Access Evolution, Carbon Signal AE Rep)
-Rear Diffuser (WALD, Access Evolution, Carbon Signal AE Rep)

Before (MY04 RX-8):


After:


Collecting Parts. Can't wait for Spring 2013!

Ra_

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D2 RS Coilover Install

SUV Lifted:




Front Comparison:


Front is on:


Rear Comparison:


Rear is on:


Rear damper adjuster cable:


After (not much of a drop yet until new wheels go on):

Ra_

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Work Gnosis HS202
Step Lip
20x9.5 +25 all 4 corners
2.6" lip, R-disk up front (BBK friendly for future mods)
3.5" lip, O-disk in the rear
Hankook V12 Evo 245/35/20 for tires

Delivery!




























Project Kics Revo R40 Lug nuts:

blnewt

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Great list of mods, really (and I mean REALLY) looking forward to seeing those sweet wheels on that ride. Nice work

Ra_

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Thanks! I am too! Can't wait for Spring to get here. We just got lucky this weekend, 65 degrees and dry. Able to get the car hand washed, and haul the wheels out for pics.

platinumg35x

how are you liking the D2 coilovers? any noise issues? handling? is the stiffness easy to adjust?

Ra_

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D2s are only okay. No noises. Handles nicely, very little roll on corners. My only complaint is how jarring, bouncy, and harsh the ride can be if the roads aren't perfect. I've been playing with the damper settings and haven't found one I'm happy with yet.

I'm contemplating swapping the stock D2 springs for Swift replacements with a lower spring rate. The D2 springs are 16.0F/8.7R kg/mm. I think I can get away with 14F/7R without having to revalve the dampers.

With the 20s going on this Spring, I'm not sure if the ride will get any better, unfortunately.

Ra_

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Getting the tires mounted to the wheels today. Itching to get them mounted on the car but under a winter storm watch this weekend!

HMG37

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What % are your windows? Also, curious as to why you picked D2 over BC(I am thinking of getting coilovers in summer?

nyczmadman

wow cant wait to see how these look

Ra_

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Teasers. I couldn't wait any longer so I installed the wheels, and lowered the car some more. I'll be driving my wife's pilot until the snow melts.

Ra_

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Windows are tinted 35% all around.

When I was shopping coilovers a year ago, the BC for awd had issues with noise. The D2 were brand new to the market and had relatively good feedback.

blnewt

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Aw Sum
Looking forward to more pics, damn teaser

Jethro

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Love the wheels, Ra.

Can't wait to see some more pics once the weather cooperates.

zuku26

subbing this is going to be be a nice read....