Long Nguyen purchased his 2004 Mazda RX-8 with the intention of being different and building a vehicle out of the norm. The uniqueness of the rotary engine appealed to Nguyen and it shows in his daily driving and personal touches with modifications.

Owner: Long Nguyen
Location: Santa Ana, California, USA
Vehicle: 2004 Mazda RX-8
Horsepower: 212 whp
Club: N/A
Social: Facebook, Instagram

Photography by Long Nguyen.

ENGINE / PERFORMANCE // Black Halo Racing Ignition Coils, AEM Cold Air Intake

EXHAUST // Racing Beat Dual Resonated Mid-pipe, HKS Legamax Exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS: N/A

DRIVELINE // OEM

WHEELS / TIRES // Work CR Kiwami Ultimate - 18x9.5 et 38 square, Kuhmo tires - 245/40-18

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION // D2 Racing Coilovers, BEATRUSH Laile Front Strut Tower Bar

BRAKES // OEM

EXTERIOR // Mazdaspeed Body Kit, Shine Auto Project Type II rear aero flares, Kei Office Eyelids, 2nd Generation style LED tail lamps, Lebren Rotary Accent Light

INTERIOR // Custom granite suede diamond stitching all around (front seats, back seats, front door panels, rear door panels), NRG hub, quick release, deep dish neochrome steering wheel, VLEDS 6k White LED lighting

AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA // OEM

COMPETITION EVENTS / CLASSES // N/A

COMPETITION RESULTS / AWARDS // N/A

FAVORITE MODIFICATION // Diamond stitch interior

SPONSORS // None

SHOPS // Fender Defender by James (714-862-6356), Neptune Speed by David (714-842-8548), California Auto Upholstery by Jesse (714-554-9072)