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Old 10-16-2012, 03:18 PM
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I Think i am stuck....need more Mods...

Hi ,

I got an Rx-8 ( 06 JDM 6-Speed ) and i do Auto-crossing with it, I will list the mods which i have done on my car so that people can get the idea about my car.

Aem Cold Intake
Racing beat Headers.
Racing Beat Exchaust with Mid-pipe
Okkada Ignition Coils.
ACT Clutch/Flywheel
Apexi I-throttle
Pulleys
Eibach Sway bars.
Ohlins Coil-Overs.
Hossiers 245/275

The cars Handling is perfect and i dont think i will install the bushing kit which i have with me , I cant go for Turbo as it will bump my category and i dont want to do that , i cant engine swap either because of the same reason.

I was looking at Ecu Piggy Bags but i doubt they are made for JDM cars and many people say they only help the Detuned Us/Eu Models.

So i was Wondering what else i can do to get little bit of better response / power from the car and also will the strut bars really help me in auto-crossing as i heard it only helps in high speeds and also we got the factory one installed.


Thanks in advance for the help , i am mind blocked here and cant seem to find anything else
Old 10-16-2012, 03:30 PM
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The US/EU RX-8's are not detuned. Your car could benefit greatly from a good tune with the Cobb. Strut bars will do nothing for you other than for looks. Have you tried removing weight from the car? And you are running staggered Hoosiers?

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oh good lord, just sell the car now
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Do you run by SCCA rules?
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secondary oil cooler

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i read that the cobb doesnt work with the jdm ecu, i'll ask brettus he may know
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Brettus just posted in the Engine Tuning area that he is about to experiment with a tuning program called MazdaEdit, best to go there and pay attention (i.e. better to neither be seen nor heard from)


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Hi ,

Thank for the replies and yes the rules are more like scca tbh as long as I don't change engine or put turbo in it than i am fine.

Yes the access port is not for jdm 06 and getting cooling stuff seems unneccessary as we mostly get 1 run in 40 mins ( total 5 )

I am working on staggered rims/ tyres for the next year and thanks for the tip on Bretus I will check that out.

Please continue to post your valuable opinions and views


Thanks
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It seems like your current setup puts you in SP class. Not much more you can do for power gains besides some engine tuning.
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have you done some weight reduction yet?
Old 10-27-2012, 10:38 AM
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You need more mods huh? Hmmmm. Well you could invite them over for dinner but rumor has it some have ATROCIOUS table manners. Just sayin'....
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If you can't play with forced induction the next best thing would be gearing, get a taller rear diff, either 4.77 or 5.12 but it's not cheap
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Here is a list:
Reduce weight, tune it with a Cobb, get some Hawk HT10 brake pads (track use), 17" RPF1's, and did I say reduce weight? Lol
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i dont think that reducing weight will be more effective in this segment try some other thing or better to take it to garrage
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Originally Posted by Andwise
i dont think that reducing weight will be more effective in this segment try some other thing or better to take it to garrage
What are you even on about?
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Bucket seats?
Harness?
Under car bracing?
Ingalls stiffy damper?(not sure if this works with rhd models)
Adjustable endlinks?
lightweight battery?
brake master brace?
tune?
downforce? spoiler/splitter
CF panels?
Lexan windows?
panspeed wide fenders? for larger tires?

LHD conversion for better left/right weight distribution?
2 piece rotors/bbk?
short shifter? (**** that, custom dog box tranny)
interior delete, dash delete.
headlight delete
racing steering wheel
CF roof?


im sure theres more..

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Originally Posted by EricB
LHD conversion for better left/right weight distribution?
Now your taking the ****
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Originally Posted by Slidin8
Now your taking the ****
actually, im not sure if a conversion would do it, or if a original LHD model would have to be used.

Revolution did it with their black 3 rotor rx8, for better weight distribution.

TRIPLE ROTOR BUZZ: THE REVOLUTION RX-8 - Speedhunters

read it and weap.
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get rid of the exhaust choke point between the midpipe and the catback.
Or install a true 3 inch exhaust--adding a different collector on your header plus the above.
Add under car panels like on the S2 models.
Lower ratio rearend
get rid of the vdi on the lim.
premix with 2 oz's per gallon ( while on track)
do a foam fill on the subframe
keep your oil below 200F
index your sparkplugs ( flame suit on)
better ignition coils
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F.i.?
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Originally Posted by Liquid666
I cant go for Turbo as it will bump my category and i dont want to do that , i cant engine swap either because of the same reason.
Originally Posted by stinksause
F.i.?
Cant do FI
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