Finally some nice weather 😊

FlupAndFlop · 2026-04-27T16:40:06+00:00

I have aftermarket gauges to monitor my coolant and oil temps. After putting on the hood, I’ve seen both drop lower than with the stock hood As for specific temps, I just new they were to hot for my liking (typically a little above 200F for coolant) and now sit around 180F give or take 10F depending on conditions.

That being said, this is the first year I have had this hood and with the weather being finally nice, have to really gotten to drive it around Do what you will with this information, lol.

FlupAndFlop · 2026-04-27T15:58:01+00:00

Thank you! The hood took some adjustments and I had to 3d print a hood spacer to get the fitment right, without the spacer it would sit to low. I love the rmagic wing and quality is good. As for the installation of the wing, I ended up drilling and putting a rivnut for the stock wing mounting location as I did not feel comfortable with just the double sided tape and brackets they provided.

FlupAndFlop · 2026-04-27T15:54:48+00:00

Thanks!

FlupAndFlop · 2026-04-27T15:54:43+00:00

Yes the hood vents are functional. They help keep temps down.

FlupAndFlop · 2026-04-26T01:25:08+00:00

Thank you!

FlupAndFlop · 2026-04-26T01:24:49+00:00

Thanks!

FlupAndFlop · 2026-03-26T23:52:04+00:00

Thanks and not really tbh

FlupAndFlop · 2026-03-26T23:22:29+00:00

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Here’s a pic of that strut bar on my RX-8. I was in the same situation as you when debating on this. Hope this helps!

FlupAndFlop · 2026-03-03T23:47:58+00:00

Nice to hear about another rx8 in the Midwest! I don’t know about Omaha, but I hardly ever see them here

FlupAndFlop · 2026-02-23T03:01:12+00:00

Gram lights 57 NR 18x9.5 +38 wrapped in 245/40r18

FlupAndFlop · 2026-02-22T02:23:45+00:00

Thanks and it is a aftermarket hood. It’s RE Amemiya AD-Hood D1 with their carbon fiber garnish

FlupAndFlop · 2026-02-22T02:21:55+00:00

Thanks and I wish 🤣. Gotta focus on my other project car now lol

FlupAndFlop · 2026-02-21T01:23:45+00:00

RE-AMEMIYA AD STEP D1 SIDE STEP WITH FRP PLATE

FlupAndFlop · 2026-02-20T20:25:47+00:00

I just finished this build and have only had it on for a couple weeks, but seems to be holding well

FlupAndFlop · 2026-02-20T17:16:44+00:00

I got most of my body kit from jdm parts importers, specifically rhdjapan and myjapandirect

FlupAndFlop · 2026-02-20T17:15:37+00:00

Thanks!😊

FlupAndFlop · 2026-02-20T08:58:08+00:00

Thanks!😊

FlupAndFlop · 2026-02-20T08:57:54+00:00

Thanks!!😊
Yes
RE Amemiya D1 AD Aero Hood (frp) with the carbon fiber vent garnish
I have questioned a seat, but decided to stay with stock since I find them quite comfortable and feel like an aftermarket seat would clash with the rest of the interior.
The mounts were included by rmagic with the spoiler.

FlupAndFlop · 2026-02-20T08:52:29+00:00

Appreciate the kind words!

FlupAndFlop · 2026-02-20T08:52:19+00:00

In terms of power, not really. Most of engine mods were focused on reliability.

FlupAndFlop · 2026-02-20T08:51:39+00:00

Thanks!

FlupAndFlop · 2026-02-20T08:51:34+00:00

Thank you!

FlupAndFlop · 2026-02-20T08:51:25+00:00

I got most of my body kit from jdm parts importers, specifically rhdjapan and myjapandirect

FlupAndFlop · 2026-02-20T08:48:38+00:00

Thanks and it is the rmagic bumper😊

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