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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 05:36 AM
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Finally got my BB upgrade, and I must say that I am very please with the results:nana Mad props to Dave(Racecars) for the kit and quality install job, and JohnB at Partsrack for the slotted dimpled rotors and EBC green pads.

After much debate, I decided to go with Red Calipers instead of Blue. After seeing them in person, I'm glad I did. They really dont clash with my Blue stripes and they tie in nicely with my Taillights . Now, on with the pics:




and just think, my car started out like this:



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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 05:45 AM
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When you see those things in person it's like...

They're HUGE!!

Nice Bat. =]
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 05:52 AM
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why cant i stop drooling
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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Here's a kleenex for ya

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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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I heard that the stock brakes have bad fade, is that true?
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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Black fuel door cap FTW...
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 12:13 AM
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O wow, beautiful car. I'll trade u my tC for it, its more gas efficient!
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Mazda rx-8 specifications

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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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what is a Tc again? nice!
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 06SuperWhite_SoCal_tC
I heard that the stock brakes have bad fade, is that true?
Yes they do.

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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 02:38 AM
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nice f'in viper...can i drive it ;-D
Old Jun 25, 2006 | 03:08 AM
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looks Nice!!! how does it stop? whats the break in period for track racing?
Old Jun 26, 2006 | 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RedLine_tC
nice f'in viper...can i drive it ;-D
next time you're in San Diego, give me a holla

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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue_Batmobile
Originally Posted by RedLine_tC
nice f'in viper...can i drive it ;-D
next time you're in San Diego, give me a holla

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ok i got 6 days of vacation left..i think ill take that chance up :-D in san diego
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