*MAXXD* Andy's Mazda RX8 'Blue Phantom'

[Fernandofan08]

(02-07-2013 08:11 PM)OllieWestwood Wrote:  Are these all rare bits as well? I bet this is the rarest RX8 going by the time you have done!

Looks good though and can't argue for that price on fitting!

The bits you have to import from America really. Over here, the Front Dam is £250 in primer alone! Side deflectors are £150, Hoop spoiler is £140, Front mud guards are £60 and rear deflectors are £75. Thats all in primer so £675 without fitting or painting. ive effectively paid £535 imported, painted and fitted.

I know that the yellow RX8 and the Nordic Green RX8's were only made for two years, I dont know how many of those there are, but the Evolve was sold for 2 months at 100 blue 400 red. So it may very well be the rarest over here!

[Spener]

Love how the colour isnt in your face and you wouldnt know its a limited edition colour without knowing your RX8's.

[Fernandofan08]

Cheers Spener!

Best thing is, when the sunlight truly hits the paintwork, thats when you see how special it is;



Looks great in the dark with low light too;



And thats what I like about it, its abit of a sleeper. People notice it but dont realise how rare and unique it is, but in the RX8 community the colour is often admired.

[Sazzle]

Looking really tidy will keep an eye out for this

[Fernandofan08]

Cheers Sazzle! If you at Japfest 2 on sunday, head to the RX8 owners club stand and you'll find it; Not hard, its the only phantom blue there. infact, the only one ever to be on a stand with the club, lol!

[Fernandofan08]

Oh heres a few pics of the car before setting off at japfest and then on the stand;








Maxxd has a stand at Trax right? In preperation, im having under the bonnet dressed up abit. A guy who works for AMG Mercedes painting the F1 cars is dong some custom work for me on my engine cover, he's done a few guys' RX8 engine covers, and if anyone wants to see his work I implore you to ask and Ill link you to his stuff, its phenomenal.

Ordered a Ronnie Rotory plush toy, 'warning' sticker and some disney cars style blue eyes windscreen shield.

Im also going to get the front anti-roll bar painted, ecu, battery and airbox top painted in phantom blue aswell. Also going to try sourcing some bonnet lifters aswell. All thats needed outside is just a paint correction and then she is in effect, fully customised.

[OllieWestwood]

Yes mate we have a stand at trax, we will be teaming up with the PJC boys and girls too so we have a big area! And we will be taking all our marquees flags and banners, will be a good place to be!

Plans sound good, I'm a sucker for a good Engine bay, so many people neglect it and when done right its a great feature of the car!

[OllieWestwood]

Oh, and post a link to his stuff in Car chat so everyone can have a look

[Fernandofan08]

(09-07-2013 01:03 PM)OllieWestwood Wrote:  Oh, and post a link to his stuff in Car chat so everyone can have a look

Sound ollie! Make sure my names down and when to pay!!!

[Hayley]

Really nice car and I LOVE the colour