samo

Hi,
I have an rx8 197 hp, Im interested in purchusing a mazdaspeen flywheel, can any one give me some feedback please. Does it make a difference in accelaration? Do I have to change any other parts as well if I add the flywheel? What else can I add to improve my accelaration? But please keep in mind I can only use mazdaspeed parts or else I will lose my warranty. Thank you..

Bart!

lets post the same thing 3 times next time

NgoRX8

iTrader: (1)

Can't use a flywheel on an automatic dude. It doesn't have one.

Bart!

Are you sure? .. because in gran turismo I drive my rx-8 automatic and I can easily install a flywheel..

just kidding :P

tertou

Maybe he doesn't have an automatic, but a low-power 5-speed manual like I do ?

KYLiquid

thats my guess, most of the time when people post up "I have a rx8 197" or "i have an rx8 231" its people from overseas, when they are in america its "i have an auto rx8" or "i have a manual rx8".

if you can use a flywheel, it will make a noticable difference, esp in low gears, 1st, 2nd, 3rd. It also makes the engine rev faster in N, so you can rev match on downshifts easyer.

Bart!

Good point, sorry.

samo

I live in belgium europe and I have a 5 speed manual engine I'm not from another planet, I love my car just like you guys, no need to get pissed off. I'm also new on this disscusion form. Thank you kyliquid.

tertou

Hey Samo,

I live in Belgium too.
If you speak french, you may even want to come and say hello on RX8France too.

As far as the flywheel is concerned, I just ordered an ATS Twin Carbon clutch kit.
How silly am I ?

But if you wanna know, I'll come back here to tell my feelings about it...

samo

It would be great to get in contact with you tertou, I live in antwerp, I would like to know if you kept your warranty or not, maybe you can send me your e-mail address so we can get in touch, my e-mail is samo_ahmad@hotmail.com.. Thanks

tertou

Why would I loose any warranty ?

My 5-speed gearbox is broken and will be replaced under warranty. I thus take the opportunity to also upgrade the clutch.
There is no way that a change of clutch will kill the tranny or the engine any faster...

Samo, sending you a PM.

samo

because from my understanding any part you change that is not from mazda than you loose your warranty from mazda.

tertou

Then, I could not change the catback, my air filter, my tires, the wheels, or even the washer liquid.
Things that most of us do here...
My garage is still welcoming me for the revisions.

Did I mention that my garage proposed me to do the swap ?
Otoh, they are more twitchy concerning the oil.

samo

which garage to you go too? And they proposed you to swap all the things you did on your car? maybe I should go to another garage. Which garage to you go too. Maybe you can send me your details by e-mail, you could give me some good advice, I need your help since you live in the same contry. Thanks. my e-mail is samo_ahmad@hotmail.com

tertou

Check your PMs (bis).