steven, it's not too "ricey". No type R stickers or anything. And, YES I plan on racing next summer, thanks for asking. I am getting a t-3 turbo off of a probe gt in about a week and it should be fully operational by early spring, I just have to fabricate the exhuast manifold. Also I am getting cams in november when they become available through mazda speed. Right now I just have a custom cold air intake I made. But lot's of mods on the exterior. Also I got the eibach sport kit springs with a 1.75 inch drop as well as an apex'i muffler. Pics up tuesday. And yes these are real. Also steven, how does your car look? It's hard to mod a mazda and it not look somewhat "ricey".