You read the subject right. After years and years of pining for a 3rd gen I have finally made that dream come true. I have to thank my wife for messaging one of our friends who is moving to California this week for work. He wasn't able to take the car, so he let it go for a steal and I couldn't pass it up. The car is in great shape (couple paint chips from actually being driven) no rust whatsoever. 106,xxx miles on the body and 1,000 miles (with paperwork and documentation) on the newly rebuilt engine by IR Performance in NJ (check them out here..
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LoginHere is a list of mods/upgrades done so far:
Electronics
Haltech Platinum Sprint RE ECU
Silicone-Wrapped Engine & Charge System Harnesses (Haltech Loom/OEM; New Connectors/Terminals/Relays)
GReddy Profec B Spec II Boost Controller
Innovate MTX Series Gauges (A-Pillar Pod)
Innovate Wideband O2 Sensor
Relocated Ignition Coils & Custom Bracket
FC Ignition Wires (NGK)
Optima Yellow Top Battery
Airbags deactivated
Engine
Rebuilt by IR Performance at 105,400 miles
IR Performance Stage 3 Street Port
RX Parts 2mm Apex Seals
OMP/Air Pump/Emissions Delete
A/C Delete
Sequential Turbo Delete (vacuum solenoids/hoses, secondary turbo actuation removed)
Cold Start Delete
Throttle Damper (Dashpot) Bypass
Elite Stainless Steel Oil Filler Neck
IR Performance Polyurethane Engine Mounts
Banzai Racing Idler Pulley Kit
GReddy Anodized Aluminum Alternator & Water Pump Pulleys
Exhaust
Racing Beat 3” Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust
Bönez 3” Stainless Steel Down Pipe & Resonated Mid Pipe
Fuel
4x Secondary Injectors (850cc each)
Walbro 255 L/h Pump (upgraded wiring)
Intake & Turbo
ETS FMIC
- 2.5” Stainless Steel Piping (All Silicone Connectors & T-Bolt Clamps)
- Bumper core support & front cross-member removed
TiAL Q 50mm Piston-Type BOV
GReddy Polished Aluminum Elbow
GReddy Aluminum Intake Tubes
K&N Filters
Efini Y Pipe & Crossover Pipe
Gizzmo Thermal Isolation LIM Gasket
Mishimoto Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can
Cooling
Koyo Aluminum Radiator
Aluminum AST
HPS/Mishimoto Silicone Hoses
IR Performance Water Pump
180-Degree Thermostat
Clutch
Exedy Stage 1 HD
Chassis
Tein Super Street Dampers
Polyurethane Bushings
Powder-Coated Rev. 2 (Reinforced) OEM Wheels
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo 2 Tires
Brakes
StopTech Slotted Rotors
Hawk HPS Pads
Stainless Braided Hoses
Body/Lighting
R1/R2 Front Lip
GReddy Front Upper Damper Brace
Banzai Racing Transmission Cross Brace
99-Spec Tail Lights
SuperBrightLEDS Headlight Bulbs
Sylvania LEDs (DRL, Plate Lights, etc.)
Custom Front Plate Brackets (17-4 SS)
Custom Hatch Strut Bolts (17-4 SS; can use cartridge-style off-the-shelf struts)
Interior
Lloyd Floor Mats
Nardi Torino Steering Wheel
RX-8 Shift Knob
I am super excited about owning this car and can't wait for the weather to stay consistently nice. Here are a couple pics that I have so far:
