[{"id": 2221627, "authorName": "GimmeAChallenge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gimmeachallenge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "gnarly", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526526117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221650, "authorName": "ConstantReader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/constantreader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Matte black and no A/C. Must be a b|tch in the Texas sun, so I assume the 10K miles were added at night? In the winter? Gnarly, indeed, but I like it! New owner should live in/be from Alaska. Or Siberia. \n(Needs proper calipers, IMHO)", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1526527173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221659, "authorName": "Spider_Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spider_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Personalized plates should read, \"Bad Boy.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526527731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221674, "authorName": "Serj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://media.giphy.com/media/aZ3LDBs1ExsE8/giphy.gif", "likes": 29, "timestamp": 1526528322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221691, "authorName": "Purcepa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/purcepa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@serj can\u2019t stop laughing ?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526529166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221699, "authorName": "Rossof355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rossof355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would this take an LS swap?\r\n\r\nOh, wait....\r\n\r\nWow.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526529392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221706, "authorName": "Akane742", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akane742/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All that attention to detail and nice work and still needs a set of calipers just my opinion ...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526529951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221726, "authorName": "DorkusMaximus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dorkusmaximus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing like nicely shod wheels. /s", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526531118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221729, "authorName": "chilidog041", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chilidog041/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A plane and this beast in the same week. I love this site.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526531420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221744, "authorName": "Jaxter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"It's so...black!\" said Ford Prefect. \"You can hardly make out its shape...light just seems to fall into it!\"", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1526532194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221748, "authorName": "Berm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/berm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Just wow!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526532579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221800, "authorName": "jrmcm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrmcm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This may finally be the LS swap that (almost) everyone can agree on.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1526538693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221803, "authorName": "wombatsauce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wombatsauce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I mean, say what you will, but - this has GOT to be a pant-load of fun!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526539296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221832, "authorName": "JFH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not cool enough to drive this.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1526548160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221837, "authorName": "E30eric", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e30eric/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not young enough to drive this.", "likes": 33, "timestamp": 1526551113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221856, "authorName": "pylon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pylon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun. The LS might be potentially more fuel efficient than the rotary it replaced. I say potentially as I don\u2019t think it\u2019s possible to drive this responsibly enough to ever find out. \r\n\r\nSomebody is going to end up with a fun toy.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1526554857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221899, "authorName": "Magooracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magooracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting to see what it sells for", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526558606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221910, "authorName": "lestonian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lestonian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be a great, unassuming car, with the wing removed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526559683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221920, "authorName": "architect7777", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/architect7777/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by architect7777", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526559990, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2221924, "authorName": "SteveTheodore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevetheodore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lestonian...with the 'wing and cage' removed! :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526560165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221938, "authorName": "djmtsu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djmtsu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2012 huh....interesting considering the VIN sticker says it was built in 2004......and there is no 2012 RX-8 in the US..", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1526560408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221962, "authorName": "carfixer24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfixer24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll second the VIN comment. 10th character represents the year, 4 = 2004.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526561038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221984, "authorName": "bringasubie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bringasubie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one mazda a batmobile logo would suit.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526561484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222139, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 (VIN: JM1FE173440138292), the year in the description will be corrected !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526564919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222161, "authorName": "ktm_rick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ktm_rick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bitchen!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526565366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222182, "authorName": "LT-1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lt-1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LS's are the best JDM engines of all time", "likes": 22, "timestamp": 1526565864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222191, "authorName": "ThatOneGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thatoneguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who needs calipers? Spinning off a corner and into a power pole due to snap oversteer has nothing to do with good calipers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526566025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222238, "authorName": "BSer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bser/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Zoom zoom!\r\n\r\nBring a helmet!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526566898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222272, "authorName": "Ian7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ian7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car, but that would be an \"SFI-spec roll cage\" only if it were completed with the missing door bars. As-is, with those four protrusions, it'd be rejected by any sanctioning body. Future owner - cut them off, the plastic caps won't prevent an injury. YMMV.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526567489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222288, "authorName": "JRJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Genisis (Humperdinck) lyrics: Please release me let me go. As I have commented here before, to Boo and Hiss, the rotary fuse is lit at the factory, longevity about 80K miles. Last week at C &C I inspected a beautiful 94 RX7 with a 1JZ turbo at 400 RWHP. Brilliant. Yeah, I know, not Genisis.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526567885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222345, "authorName": "ChoonHound", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/choonhound/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Attaching a video of you beating on your car to its auction is an interesting strategy, I'm curious how it plays out.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1526569353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222389, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Concerning the roll cage, the missing door bars can be put or removed as desired as depicted in the extra pictures. This removal ability allows for more convenience in an ''everyday'' situation. (@Ian7 thanks for highlighting this out)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526570275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222414, "authorName": "Indetrucks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/indetrucks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is ridiculous, fun and I'm betting ridiculously fun to drive!!\nI love seeing these one-off hybrids created out of ones imagination and a bottomless wallet. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526571090, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222509, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The listing has been corrected to show this is a 2004 model year RX8.\r\n\r\nThanks!\r\n\r\nBaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526573803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222512, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow finally an RX8 with some actual TORQUE, and (presumably) doesn't burn oil. Nice!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526573902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222571, "authorName": "James2337", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james2337/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ls swap everything!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526575232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222585, "authorName": "Mellowd719", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mellowd719/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is badass enough for some spitfire shark teeth on the sides!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526575571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222666, "authorName": "speed33", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speed33/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tacho replacement needed. Upper numbers are rendered useless. \nBut all and all an excellent trade off.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526577053, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222736, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Were the engine mounts custom fabricated, or using a kit (e.g., V8Roadsters, LS1RX8)?\r\nWas the stock power steering rack used?\r\nIs there any bump steer due to relocation of the steering rack?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526578294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222923, "authorName": "RJStanford", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjstanford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure that the four-point harness is doing anyone any favors - not a 5/6 point for protection and not a 3-point belt for ease of use. In general though it looks like a very nice build. Stock RX8 calipers are surprisingly good too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526580324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223379, "authorName": "Rapid_Butterfly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rapid_butterfly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pure class on the license plate. Given the origin, not surprised. That said a dear friend has built something similar and it\u2019s definitely a neat car. I\u2019m sure this one is too, and she can\u2019t help her origins. I hope she finds a great home.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526585245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223772, "authorName": "RFSC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rfsc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Que the \"LS swap it!\" comments....oh wait", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526589940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224092, "authorName": "pgattocpa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgattocpa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Better vanity plate - \"R8D RX\"??? (Although the Audi folks may get confoozled... ?)\r\n\r\nThis car is one of the reasons I may be moving out of CA once I retire... Zoom Zoom", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526593630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224642, "authorName": "KB4F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kb4f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a... carpet kit!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526602975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2224960, "authorName": "MercuryItalia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercuryitalia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At least the \"LS swap\" comments are consistent!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526617651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225096, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The question I always have about these types of swaps is how hard have they been driven? I have owned swaps before with mixed results. Cool car and a really sinister color. GLWS.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526642723, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225111, "authorName": "Mtavant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtavant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own one of these swaps and a few questions for the potential buyer to ask. What rear end are you using? If stock how did you reinforce the carrier? Stock rear modified can hold 4-500hp...more needs to go to a 8.8 Ford IRS. How are you handling engine management? a stand alone or both Mazda and GM computers.\r\nIf done right these are amazing, stiff chassis, 51/49 weight split, better gas mileage and twice the power...and the most fun is everyone tries to pick on you because they all know RX8s are slow!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526643537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225146, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Few extra info: both computers are present, a switch located below the steering wheel allows to communicate with one or another. The promotional video aims at demonstrating what is the ability of the final result. But one shouldn't extrapolate and assume the car was driven like that in an everyday basis. It was mostly taken out for car shows by the shop. The great advantage of this whole build is that it was done entirely by the shop with bottomless budget to make it right from every aspect without compromises.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526646494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225201, "authorName": "madmax101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madmax101/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those look to be OEM brake calipers and rotor sizes. With the huge increase in power this thing has, I wouldn't trust this on track without a brake upgrade. On street it should be fine, though. GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526648565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225381, "authorName": "kycarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kycarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a future ex gf to piss off, do you think this will do the trick?\r\n\r\nJoking aside, this is one of the most interesting auctions to come across the auction list in a while. The only question is if this car is going to get priced to the moon like most of the stuff on here or is it going to get nickeled and dimed to death?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526653651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225511, "authorName": "adam_at_thedrivenart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adam_at_thedrivenart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a former RX8 owner, and all too familiar with the torqueless 13mpg Renesis that joe/jane consumer never knows or remembers to put oil in, and the AC so weak maybe it should have been removed, I still ask -- why?\r\n\r\nAs an [assumed] promotion fantasy drift missile build they didn't have to trailer to shows, I get the seller's reasons. But for the next owner... what? Some sort of catch-all time attack class? Assuming the dampers/tires are revised from drift mode?\r\n\r\nIIRC the OE brakes were PLENTY capable. With smart pad choices and cooling they might be usable in a given track application, given the switch from the top-end hp/brake late motor to the hi-tq, slow-in-fast-out LS.\r\n\r\n+1 on the Lone Star black plates. Still miss mine :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526656864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225521, "authorName": "Mtavant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtavant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Madmax101 the brakes are surprisingly good, I cannot see clearly as to where the ABS module was relocated...this is one of the toughest parts of the swap. I am still working on my fix but it will pull it down from 140 mph pretty quickly.\r\nTo be realistic this swap will cost you 30 large to pull off well. These guys did a good job if they have 10000 miles on this one, for every one completed there is five still in the garage", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526657193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225661, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do all the gauges work? ABS? TC?\nAlso re-pasting my original questions from below in case you missed them:\nWere the engine mounts custom fabricated, or using a kit (e.g., V8Roadsters, LS1RX8)?\nWas the stock power steering rack used?\nIs there any bump steer due to relocation of the steering rack?\n\nAwesome build, btw.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526661205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225705, "authorName": "PhatStaks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phatstaks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good point @mtavant Of the 102,000 miles shown, how many miles were driven stock and how many miles have been put on after the build was completed? Great build! love the JAPICAN!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526662163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225746, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "(@Kangnaishu) All the gauges work. As mentioned before, the tachometer can be replaced to have better readings given the LS rpm range. I believe that the EPS is stock, I don't have the details on the engine mounts but will try to find out. Also the car has not been taken to the track yet, but in all encountered situations the current brakes have shown themselves very capable of handling that much power ! (@PhatStaks) About 90K miles have been driven stock, the complete build took the shop a few months and was completed in 2016. Since then, a bit less than 10K miles have been put down.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526663048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225819, "authorName": "Mtavant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtavant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is no fix for the traction control or stability control other than yer foot. some kits use the EPS re positioned with a kit for bump steer...very important. some kits use a mustang II kit, I do not know anything about that. Fact is it would take you at least 20 grand to get you to this point, I have 17k into mine with it being cosmetically rough", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526664727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2225823, "authorName": "Stickboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stickboy/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Stickboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526664819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2225842, "authorName": "Mtavant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtavant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just to help the seller\r\ngood rolling shell $1500\r\nLS6/T56.................$7000 min\r\nBlitsens/ tires.......$2000\r\nSwap kit................$2500\r\nYou are at 13K just with the parts", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526665347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2226270, "authorName": "2S2KS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2s2ks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well I guess that's one way to make this car reliable. Good luck to a hometown quality build!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526670168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2226748, "authorName": "BigDaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the graphics paint or vinyl?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526677427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2226760, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "(@BigDaddy) The graphics on the trunk and top are removable stickers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526677574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2226767, "authorName": "BigDaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How about the sides and the hood?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526677629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2226777, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "(@BigDaddy) the hood and side ones have already been removed (cf the outside pictures).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526677726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2226779, "authorName": "BigDaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thx", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526677746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2227543, "authorName": "JohnCP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johncp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ridiculously hilarious videos. Clearly trying to emulate a bad TV show. I don't think a person should ever declare himself a \"Creative Genius.\" \"Bedazler\" I'm okay with.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526699150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2227871, "authorName": "Bigtoe32067", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigtoe32067/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kycarguy. You clearly haven't been here very long if you think that this is one of the more interesting auctions one here. Which is then reinforced by your comments about most cars on here being priced to the moon or nickeled and dined to death.\r\nDon't come in here and act like you know everything and then make stupid remarks critiquing the site or you will not make many friends. \r\nIf you have something constructive to add then fire away at will but ridiculously ubsubstantiated criticisms are not welcomed!\r\nBigtoe", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1526736517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2228215, "authorName": "SniperHunter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sniperhunter/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by SniperHunter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526751196, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2228345, "authorName": "kycarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kycarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@htexas, how would you rate the clutch in regards to lower speed city driving? I have been looking for a super unique weekender to take to the local car shows, but I live more congested city.\r\n\r\nBtw, I stand by my earlier comment, this is a super interesting car (up there with the hand built escort that was on a little while ago). It was put together with a plan and a purpose and that shows. GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526759073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2228392, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kycarguy I have been driving it in downtown Houston quite a lot without any problems (and we have some pretty severe traffic congestion here). In general, you can very easily have a smooth ride by staying under the 3~4K rpm, also since it is naturally aspirated there are no ''surprises'' between your inputs and the car responses. The clutch is very sensitive but after a few miles of getting used to it you would drive it as ''any other car''. In fact, I had the chance to drive different sports car culminating with a fully built Corvette C5 Z06 but it has never been so fun and yet so secure and reliable than in this Mazda. Maybe it is due to the chassis and visibility you have while literally becoming one with the car coupled with the craziness and rigor of this build (please see https://files.fm/u/vmubyh9r for the collection of receipts of most of the installed items, around 220 pages).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526762136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2228420, "authorName": "oldone2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stealth...and Houston is hot already.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526764482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2228843, "authorName": "426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious... was this car at Mecum Houston in April? I think I remember seeing it there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526822320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2230036, "authorName": "1slwgsr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1slwgsr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ls6 are 7.0 so how is this 6.0 that would make it a ls2 ls1 are basically 5.7 that can bored over to a 6.0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526920287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2230150, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1slwgsr LS7 are 7.0, LS6 are 5.7 (commonly)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526924238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2230182, "authorName": "forgedreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forgedreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HTexas Aw damn, I registered just to set that guy straight. You're too fast. :P I wish this car was an LS3, but at least it's bored to 6L. :P", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526925029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2230257, "authorName": "rthorniley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rthorniley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh hey my dream car (don't judge me) on BaT, good bye bank account", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526926258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2230960, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@forgedreality sorry to have cut the grass under your feet ! But I couldn't retain myself ;)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526934243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2231030, "authorName": "Jon_belmont", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jon_belmont/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now THAT's cultural appropriation! I'm sure as hell triggered.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526934874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2231518, "authorName": "bspeedatl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bspeedatl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What rear end did you use in the swap?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526941560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2231878, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bspeedatl @Mtavant the rear end is stock. If one goes above 500hp and wants to hard launch it with a good grip then upgrading should be considered !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526953804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2231907, "authorName": "Mtavant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtavant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have the aluminium carrier replaced? that thing snaps like a twig under torque...the diff itself is pretty tough", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526954640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2232266, "authorName": "kycarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kycarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the status of the emissions system? Any codes thrown, or is everything operational? Illinois has that pesky obdll emissions testing where I am so I need to see if I\u2019ll have to get the car registered in a more fun friendly location.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526988510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2232274, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mtavant the shop had an aluminum drive shaft built.\r\n@kycarguy it has a cat delete so you might want to go to a friendly place.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526988998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2232293, "authorName": "Mtavant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtavant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I mean the carrier for the differential that mounts to the subframe...it not you can get one from LS1/RX8 for a reasonable price", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526989818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2232341, "authorName": "huntam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/huntam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What about the ecu side of the emissions system... if a cat were to be welded in, is everything else operational to pass OBD2 emissions? Need both no codes and only one sensor can be \"not ready\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526993078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2232391, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mtavant @bspeedatl I was wrong about the drive shaft. It was built but it\u2019s not aluminum. The carrier mount is aluminum.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526995655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2232421, "authorName": "LapTraffic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laptraffic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I went through the ad, comments, and receipts and was unable to determine the origin of the engine/trans. Were these crate items or recovered from another vehicle? If so, what was the info and mileage and what was done internally prior to your installation?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526996355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2232448, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LapTraffic the engine and transmission came off a built camaro with low mileage. I don't have much info but the parts were carefully inspected by the shop and they reported that the engine alone, built as it is and in the current condition was worth around 19K. The engine build as described in the add was done when on the camaro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526997102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2232512, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@huntam then you would be good yes. Note that the inspection was done about a month ago so you would have not hurry neither.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526999147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2232521, "authorName": "forgedreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forgedreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@huntam why would you install a power-robbing cat? And why are you concerned about emissions on a race car? Cat delete is easy enough to overcome check engine codes mechanically, with no modifications. I've done it on several cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526999287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2232578, "authorName": "huntam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/huntam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would want to street register the car. My state requires a visual inspection for a cat, and also that all but one sensor is \"ready\" on the OBD2. Simply turning off the codes doesn't make them \"ready\" as I have found out in the past. So if you plug into the LS OBD2 port, all of the sensors show ready except the cat currently?\r\n\r\nDoes the car have ABS still?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527000403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2232607, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@huntam as of now the car is with state inspection (good for another 11 months) and street drivable. Sure if you get visually inspected randomly you might get a fine but this is highly unlikely. When it comes to renewing the state inspection, any friendly shop will pass it. Yes the car has ABS in it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527000903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2232689, "authorName": "nolanli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nolanli/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by nolanli", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527002420, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2232716, "authorName": "forgedreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forgedreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@huntam Hollow race cat + spark plug defouler trick on the rear o2 sensor. You don't delete anything from the computer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527002936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2232931, "authorName": "rthorniley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rthorniley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I ran the VIN from the photos and says it was in a front end highway collision? Any info on this @htexas? Was the frame / subframe damaged? Thanks. Awesome build btw.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527007702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2233093, "authorName": "Mtavant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtavant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can make these pass... in some places! In IL all they want is a clean OBDII reading that has been driven more than 100 miles...they do not record VIN or engine information nor does the computer give it...so no check engine light, driven 100 miles and plugged into the LS6 port= passed...worked for me, your results may vary", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527011175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2233096, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rthorniley I don't have details on this. It happened to the previous owner prior being bought by the shop.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527011270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2233110, "authorName": "rthorniley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rthorniley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@htexas thanks, when you did the build, did you notice damaged parts / frame?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527011507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2233137, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rthorniley nothing particular, fixing has been done before.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527011935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2233635, "authorName": "Rockyview", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockyview/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HTexas : Just to confirm, are you related to the shop that built this? The ad reads the seller acquired this car in April 2018. Did you buy it from the shop? Thanks and great build. I've always wanted to attempt an RX8 LS1 swap but after watching the video, it's a good thing I haven't. It took a whole team of real mechanics working months with tens of thousands of dollars into it to fix the hundreds of problems. Compare this to me using a $1500 roller, a $1000 LS1 from a junk yard, hand tools, jack stands, a stick welder and beer. Beer being the most important part; besides the duck tape.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1527017516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2233663, "authorName": "Rockyview", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockyview/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HTexas : Is the roll cage welded or bolted in?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527017715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2234095, "authorName": "Mtavant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtavant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Get rid of the roll bar as it is most likely not legal in any sanctioning body, the roof is a structural member due to the door configuration anyway. source new back seats, reinforce the rear end...potential buyer you are looking at $1500 and a little work to get you where $30k would take you on your own...if I did not already have one I would be bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527022802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2234162, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rockyview the roll cage is welded in as well as the front seats. Also, concerning your question, I am not the builder or a worker of the shop responsible for this build. I acquired the car a month ago directly from them and sell it now as I will soon be moving back to Europe for work (where the gas is not cheap and the speed is not high !). No regret to have had the chance to drive this monster though, even if I happen to loose money in the deal, possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity for many !\r\n@Mtavant I agree with your comment, and I would estimate your 30K a little bit optimistic if you included labor !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527023428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2234263, "authorName": "Mtavant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtavant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HTexas...go drive it! 3100lbs and 400+hp= big fun. this is a very capable chassis designed for a 3 rotor that could not pass fed regulations. swap only adds about 80lbs. My mechanic said he did not want to give it back!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527024747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2234315, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mtavant ahah trust me I am having the best drive time ever with this car ! And yes it has huge power but also has huge handling, breaking and control abilities ! If you own one, you know what I am speaking about !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527025464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2234379, "authorName": "Mtavant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtavant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GLWTA...just for you folks on the fence, I ran a 12.40et just out of curiosity...second gear start without dumping the clutch..mine has about 360hp", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527026232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2234435, "authorName": "Rockyview", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockyview/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HTexas : Great, thank you for the information! When you say the seat is welded, does it still move back and forth? Or, are the pedals adjustable? Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527026774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2234463, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rockyview yes the seat moves back and forth, just the mount of the seat is welded in.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527027262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2234535, "authorName": "Keldog1967", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keldog1967/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by Keldog1967", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527028464, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2234920, "authorName": "cjpennington", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjpennington/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by cjpennington", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527038514, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2235234, "authorName": "Donnie4444", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donnie4444/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by Donnie4444", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527073512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2235367, "authorName": "BigDaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious as to why one would Dynamat everything if making a track car? Seems counterintuitive to add all of that weight if one goes to the trouble of removing the interior. I have taken some out of a trunk of an E30 to build a race car and it was a major PIA to remove. \r\n\r\nHope it isn't hiding anything.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527080826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2235474, "authorName": "Dr.Nick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr.nick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the stock seat belts still in the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527083624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2235477, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BigDaddy I understand your skepticism, but if there was something it would have been fixed and not covered up with Dynamat :) Now the real reason is to keep the heat out a maximum from the exhaust and the wonderful Texas weather.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527083704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2235519, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dr.Nick No, the stock seat belts are not in the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527084688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2235866, "authorName": "Achman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/achman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mr. Vader your ship is ready.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1527092731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2235920, "authorName": "FastDentist", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastdentist/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the radio work?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527093982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2235931, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FastDentist Yes it does, it can be covered up by the LS6 sound though ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527094290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2235978, "authorName": "cneo350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cneo350/", "bidAmount": 7750, "content": "$7,750 bid placed by cneo350", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527095339, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2236318, "authorName": "BuckyDent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buckydent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope the rear tires, what\u2019s left of them, from the video have been changed out...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527101318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2236512, "authorName": "Zentropy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zentropy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Judging from the comments, I guess I'm in the minority. I thought the unique thing about the RX8 was its lightweight rotary engine, giving it exceptional handling and steering feedback. An LS swap negates that, and puts it into the performance category of considerably more attractive/desirable V8 RWD sports cars. I can appreciate the engineering involved, but the overall concept (especially with that wing and the cage) seem contrary to good sense.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527103772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2236610, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Zentropy personally, the (roughly) 100Kg you add up with the swap is easily compensated with all the involved gains. For the core of your comment though, I agree that the uniqueness of an RX8 comes from its engine (unfortunately not always as a positive side though). However, the concept and motivation of the build was more to ''invade Japan'' rather than preserve its authenticity !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527104550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2236688, "authorName": "forgedreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forgedreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see some bubbling or peeling in the paint (not a wrap?) on the front spoiler on the driver's side. I wonder how that happened and if there are similar blemishes elsewhere on the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527105211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2236810, "authorName": "Vanos954", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vanos954/", "bidAmount": 7850, "content": "$7,850 bid placed by Vanos954", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527106646, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2236829, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Kangnaishu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527106906, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2236841, "authorName": "carnut169", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnut169/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by carnut169", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527107007, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2236857, "authorName": "cneo350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cneo350/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by cneo350", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527107103, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2236946, "authorName": "carnut169", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnut169/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by carnut169", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527107884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2236971, "authorName": "Double0-12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/double0-12/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by Double0-12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527108057, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2236991, "authorName": "HTexas (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/htexas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@forgedreality Not a wrap, it is a 5K worth black matte paint. Some effects you might see are due to artifacts due to the picture/sun effect, I just went and carefully checked around, no bubbles or scratches are present on the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527108240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237007, "authorName": "carnut169", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnut169/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by carnut169", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527108554, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237013, "authorName": "forgedreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forgedreality/", "bidAmount": 8989, "content": "$8,989 bid placed by forgedreality", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527108628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237019, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by Kangnaishu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527108699, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237067, "authorName": "forgedreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forgedreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nah, there's definitely some kinda scratch on that front splitter that you're missing. It's clearly visible in several photos. The vinyl wrap seems to have left some artifacts as well. Hopefully that can come out with a good wash; maybe some acetone. :) Looks like a badass car nonetheless. Good luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527109377, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237073, "authorName": "bspeedatl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bspeedatl/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by bspeedatl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527109628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237082, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Kangnaishu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527109799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237119, "authorName": "rthorniley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rthorniley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@forgedreality @htexas yeah theres definitely an imperfection visible on the front lip in the 4th and 6th photos. It seems to be 6 inches or so. Its not due to the sun, as the reflecting light wouldn't break randomly like that, especially not in the same location in two different pictures. Who cares if its gonna get tracked or autocrossed or dragged, But there for sure is a paint scuff of some kind.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527110454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237146, "authorName": "Prazision", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prazision/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by Prazision", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527110937, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237161, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Kangnaishu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527111226, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237188, "authorName": "Nachoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a chance this is sold.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527111637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237191, "authorName": "Nachoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing build Seller", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527111670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237208, "authorName": "forgedreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forgedreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At 12,000, this actually costs the buyer 18,000, and then they have to pay tax on top of that when they register it. Suddenly this isn't so good of a deal anymore. It was this morning, at $8k though. :P Good luck to the winner.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527111853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237217, "authorName": "Magooracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magooracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How much is the reserve?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527112037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237253, "authorName": "cneo350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cneo350/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@forgedreality why does it cost the buyer 18k before tax?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527112631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237283, "authorName": "wbrentr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wbrentr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cneo350 It doesn't... Auction fees are 5% of selling price. So, $11,550. Taxes are only for registration and that varies by state.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527113031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237316, "authorName": "Keldog1967", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keldog1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "what graphics are currently on the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527113780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237326, "authorName": "Rabbitsc06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rabbitsc06/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by Rabbitsc06", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527113993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237328, "authorName": "forgedreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forgedreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oops, yeah I don't know why I added another zero. $12600. I'm retarded. :P Still, a little more risk than I'll venture on this one. It's bound to be an amazing buy for somebody though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527114043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237335, "authorName": "bspeedatl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bspeedatl/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by bspeedatl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527114097, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237339, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who knows what the reserve is... we're probably worlds apart and probably all wasting a tremendous amount of time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527114133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237340, "authorName": "cneo350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cneo350/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by cneo350", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527114144, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237341, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Kangnaishu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527114156, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237344, "authorName": "cneo350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cneo350/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by cneo350", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527114187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237346, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Kangnaishu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527114216, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237350, "authorName": "Mpowered1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpowered1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the air con work?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527114279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237361, "authorName": "bandrus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bandrus/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by bandrus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527114417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237369, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Kangnaishu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527114565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237380, "authorName": "Nachoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy to be wasting time with you @Kangnaishu", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1527114812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237384, "authorName": "Nachoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachoz/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Nachoz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527114919, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237387, "authorName": "bspeedatl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bspeedatl/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by bspeedatl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527114968, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237390, "authorName": "Nachoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a 30k plus car so I am having a blast right now!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527114998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237393, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by Kangnaishu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115054, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237396, "authorName": "Nachoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachoz/", "bidAmount": 17008, "content": "$17,008 bid placed by Nachoz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115076, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237399, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correction -- $30k+ TOY", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527115078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237403, "authorName": "bspeedatl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bspeedatl/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by bspeedatl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115099, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237404, "authorName": "Nachoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Toy is correct. My bad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237408, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Kangnaishu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115125, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237410, "authorName": "Nachoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachoz/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by Nachoz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115138, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237411, "authorName": "bspeedatl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bspeedatl/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by bspeedatl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115152, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237413, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by Kangnaishu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115168, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237415, "authorName": "Nachoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This or the NSX", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237417, "authorName": "bspeedatl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bspeedatl/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by bspeedatl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237418, "authorName": "Nachoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachoz/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Nachoz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115196, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237419, "authorName": "dirtevader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtevader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The force is strong with this one...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237421, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm out-- that's my limit for a car I can't even register in CA. Good luck guys!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527115223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237422, "authorName": "Nachoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "agreed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237423, "authorName": "forgedreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forgedreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car itself is worth about $6k stock. Amazing.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1527115246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237426, "authorName": "bspeedatl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bspeedatl/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by bspeedatl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115311, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2237427, "authorName": "cneo350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cneo350/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 50k mile 04 RX8 at this price point I'll do a swap myself.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527115331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237430, "authorName": "forgedreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forgedreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cneo350 may as well upgrade to the LS3 that basically replaced this LS6. And you can actually find an aftermarket for it. Easy parts and mods. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237432, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm going to be surprised if the reserve is under $40k. I'm so invested in watching this result.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527115398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237433, "authorName": "bspeedatl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bspeedatl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/23/18 for $20,250 to bspeedatl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115433, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2237434, "authorName": "willde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/willde/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No way, it sold!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115452, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237435, "authorName": "cneo350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cneo350/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237436, "authorName": "forgedreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forgedreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welp, it met the reserve. Dude said he needed to sell it. Hehe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237438, "authorName": "Parkanzky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parkanzky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Smoking deal!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237439, "authorName": "cneo350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cneo350/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HTexas what was the reserve", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237440, "authorName": "Kangnaishu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kangnaishu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "crazy deal -- congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527115490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237441, "authorName": "rthorniley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rthorniley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's awesome, I'm so jealous. Maybe I'll do my own build someday", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237443, "authorName": "forgedreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forgedreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rthorniley it would be tough to do one as nice as this one. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237444, "authorName": "rthorniley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rthorniley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@forgedreality. Yeah obviously would be tough to get to this quality", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527115607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237452, "authorName": "forgedreality", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/forgedreality/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's okay. I don't need a third racecar. But damn this one was nice. The One That Got Away. :( Gratz to the winner. When you sell it, be sure to post it here. ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527115741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2237457, "authorName": "Nachoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nachoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OMG disconnect. So freaking saaaaad. Congrats bspeed", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1527115809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2238312, "authorName": "cbree", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbree/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well sold", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1527169413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2238383, "authorName": "rrracing1970", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrracing1970/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's the bottom line... (Nice Street Rod) (Worth more that what it sold for)... (BUT)... (when the Bank says (Pay) or (Padlock)... YA' JUST GOTA' DO WHAT YA' GOTTA' DO!\r\nRon...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1527171147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2238899, "authorName": "bspeedatl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bspeedatl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stoked to pick it up on Saturday!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1527183897, "type": "comment"}]