My 2013 RS 8.0 Build Thread "Scarlet"
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My 2013 RS 8.0 Build Thread "Scarlet"
I purchased my RS 8.0 on February 27, 2014. It was traded into a dealership I work at with 21,000 miles on it. I was hesitant at first to trade in my 2007 Flint Mica, however I couldn't pass the deal up. She is a 6 speed #1885/2000
Current Modification (updated 7/24/14)
Exterior
-15% ceramic tint on all windows
-5% ceramic sun strip tint on windshield
-Spec-D smoked tail lights
-Bright white reverse and license plate LED bulbs from Diode Dynamics
-Red LED sidemarker bulbs from Diode Dynamics
-OEM fog lights
-TRD lowering springs (off vehicle)
-Ksport Coilovers
-15mm front wheel spacers(off vehicle)
-20mm rear wheel spacers(off vehicle)
-Painted headlight eyelids by NIA Auto
-Rolled and pulled front and rear fenders
-Shorty antenna
-A-pillar vinyl removed
-Painted calipers
-FIVE:AD 19x9.5 R5:F wheels in stealth chrome
-245/35R19 Goodyear Eagle GT tires
Interior
-Bright white map, dome, and cargo LED bulbs from Diode Dynamics
-Door, center console and cupholder acrylic pieces in red/CF by Diode Dynamics
-Upgraded to BeSpoke touchscreen unit
Drivetrain
-TRD quickshifter
Planned Modifications
-Dezod header
-CF engine cover and diversion panel
-Weapn-R short ram intake
-Carbon fiber over textured dash pieces
-Modified FR-S shift boot and ****
-HID headlights and fog lights
-OEM Audio+ speakers and subwoofer
Here is the the very first picture I took of her
As she sits today:
Scarlet next to my old Flint Mica
After installing Spec-D tail lights!
Her first car show
Diode Dynamics reverse bulbs and front sidemarker bulbs
Just after installing front and rear wheel spacers. Looks sooooo much better!
I'll upload some more pics from the first show she took first place in.......
Current Modification (updated 7/24/14)
Exterior
-15% ceramic tint on all windows
-5% ceramic sun strip tint on windshield
-Spec-D smoked tail lights
-Bright white reverse and license plate LED bulbs from Diode Dynamics
-Red LED sidemarker bulbs from Diode Dynamics
-OEM fog lights
-TRD lowering springs (off vehicle)
-Ksport Coilovers
-15mm front wheel spacers(off vehicle)
-20mm rear wheel spacers(off vehicle)
-Painted headlight eyelids by NIA Auto
-Rolled and pulled front and rear fenders
-Shorty antenna
-A-pillar vinyl removed
-Painted calipers
-FIVE:AD 19x9.5 R5:F wheels in stealth chrome
-245/35R19 Goodyear Eagle GT tires
Interior
-Bright white map, dome, and cargo LED bulbs from Diode Dynamics
-Door, center console and cupholder acrylic pieces in red/CF by Diode Dynamics
-Upgraded to BeSpoke touchscreen unit
Drivetrain
-TRD quickshifter
Planned Modifications
-Dezod header
-CF engine cover and diversion panel
-Weapn-R short ram intake
-Carbon fiber over textured dash pieces
-Modified FR-S shift boot and ****
-HID headlights and fog lights
-OEM Audio+ speakers and subwoofer
Here is the the very first picture I took of her
As she sits today:
Scarlet next to my old Flint Mica
After installing Spec-D tail lights!
Her first car show
Diode Dynamics reverse bulbs and front sidemarker bulbs
Just after installing front and rear wheel spacers. Looks sooooo much better!
I'll upload some more pics from the first show she took first place in.......
Last edited by FlintMica17; 08-07-2014 at 01:37 PM.
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If you leave tint on for a long time, yes it could be a bit difficult to remove. On previous cars I've owned I have used VHT Niteshades. There is a bit of work that goes into that if you choose to go that route with all the sanding and buffing. When you want to remove it, (this may sound a bit barbaric) just use a little bit of gasoline and a rag. It EASILY comes off using that method.
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#14
The arthritis show is the big one and it's only once per year. There is a plethora of other smaller shows I try to make it to throughout the summer. We also have a scikotics chapter here and you are free to join in whenever. I can send you the info if you'd like.
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Thanks guys I appreciate it! Can't wait to get her cleaned up and take some new pics! I'm debating whether to leave the platidip on or take it off on the front bumper.....I think it will look cleaner with it off.