Calling all Springs, Flywheels, Sway Bars, Intakes, Pulleys, and more!
http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/actcomborx8.htm
you have got to look at this....... just checked it out.... look at what the kit includes...
does anyone else know what a "clutch dick" is??? LOL
you have got to look at this....... just checked it out.... look at what the kit includes...
does anyone else know what a "clutch dick" is??? LOL
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
I like it... if your a street driver and never see the track honestly I dont think you gain enough wo warent the what almost $900 for clutch flywheel and pulleys. total your maybe looking at 10 15 H.P. if your lucky. you really dont notice it to much. it does pull a little faster through 1st and second, but not enough to make someone go "THAT"S WHAT I WANT!".
now on the other hand, if you are hitting the autocross then every little bit you can get will help and you would be a little more willing to pay the money. It's also nice when someone ask you what you have done to your car, to not say "oh nothing, it's stock".
now on the other hand, if you are hitting the autocross then every little bit you can get will help and you would be a little more willing to pay the money. It's also nice when someone ask you what you have done to your car, to not say "oh nothing, it's stock".
hmmm.... i dont do any auto x or track stuff.... at least not yet.... i plan on going FI in the next 2-3 months. is there anything that will give me a little more umph?
basically i have $1000 to blow....... and i figured this is an all-in-one thread.... soo... recommendations?
basically i have $1000 to blow....... and i figured this is an all-in-one thread.... soo... recommendations?
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
$1,000 on top of your FI? always get wheels if you dont already have them. performance wise, flywheel clutch and pulleys are your only option. (intake would do you no good if your going FI)
if you dont have any suspenssion work, I would lean in that direction. sway bars and some struts will have you turning even better.
I know it's a genaric answer but it really depends on what you already have, and what you want out of your car.
I have cross drilled and slotted rotors, honestly they really odnt help unless you are road racing, but I LOVE the way they look. every time I see a RX-8 with plain rotors it looks so boring to me now. I would never want to go back now. same with the clear corners.
if your wanting quick cheap H.P. you could always go on the bottle. cheap h.p. there when you want it.
if you dont have any suspenssion work, I would lean in that direction. sway bars and some struts will have you turning even better.
I know it's a genaric answer but it really depends on what you already have, and what you want out of your car.
I have cross drilled and slotted rotors, honestly they really odnt help unless you are road racing, but I LOVE the way they look. every time I see a RX-8 with plain rotors it looks so boring to me now. I would never want to go back now. same with the clear corners.
if your wanting quick cheap H.P. you could always go on the bottle. cheap h.p. there when you want it.
yeah.... a grand on top of FI.... right now the only things i have done are: umnitza/simota CF intake and the new MS dual exhaust....
i dont want wheels.... i like the stockers!
suspension upgrades would be nice...... hmmm.... i got some thinking to do!
thanks speed! i appreciate your insight!
i dont want wheels.... i like the stockers!
suspension upgrades would be nice...... hmmm.... i got some thinking to do!
thanks speed! i appreciate your insight!
just thought that i would let everyone know that i got my ACT street/strip clutch, ACT prolite flywheel, and Agency Power Pulley installed today!
There is a big difference in clutch engagement vs. stock. it took me a minute but i got it figured out. i wasnt able to get into it very much due to the "break in" period. but from what i did notice is that the 8 does indeed rev faster through gears 1-2. cant really say, yet, how it does in the higher gears.
overall i am happy with the purchase and parts.
FYI - ordered from RX7STORE.COM..... and i had no issues at all with jason. he did a great job getting everything to me in a timely manner, even with the july 4th weekend.
so.. thanks guys for the info! that was exactly what the 8 needed!
There is a big difference in clutch engagement vs. stock. it took me a minute but i got it figured out. i wasnt able to get into it very much due to the "break in" period. but from what i did notice is that the 8 does indeed rev faster through gears 1-2. cant really say, yet, how it does in the higher gears.
overall i am happy with the purchase and parts.
FYI - ordered from RX7STORE.COM..... and i had no issues at all with jason. he did a great job getting everything to me in a timely manner, even with the july 4th weekend.
so.. thanks guys for the info! that was exactly what the 8 needed!
Radiators
Koyo: $330
http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/koyorx8.htm
PWR: $479
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/p...031ecbb6df0a3e
Silla: $207 (this seems like just a 'premium' stock replacement)
http://www.car-stuff.com/mmparts/maz.../radiator.html
So that's a start!
http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/koyorx8.htm
PWR: $479
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/p...031ecbb6df0a3e
Silla: $207 (this seems like just a 'premium' stock replacement)
http://www.car-stuff.com/mmparts/maz.../radiator.html
So that's a start!
Originally Posted by mikeschaefer
Koyo: $330
http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/koyorx8.htm
PWR: $479
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/p...031ecbb6df0a3e
Silla: $207 (this seems like just a 'premium' stock replacement)
http://www.car-stuff.com/mmparts/maz.../radiator.html
So that's a start!
http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/koyorx8.htm
PWR: $479
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/p...031ecbb6df0a3e
Silla: $207 (this seems like just a 'premium' stock replacement)
http://www.car-stuff.com/mmparts/maz.../radiator.html
So that's a start!
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
ok there you go, it has been started https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...43#post1469043
Originally Posted by sstricker
just thought that i would let everyone know that i got my ACT street/strip clutch, ACT prolite flywheel, and Agency Power Pulley installed today!
There is a big difference in clutch engagement vs. stock. it took me a minute but i got it figured out. i wasnt able to get into it very much due to the "break in" period. but from what i did notice is that the 8 does indeed rev faster through gears 1-2. cant really say, yet, how it does in the higher gears.
overall i am happy with the purchase and parts.
FYI - ordered from RX7STORE.COM..... and i had no issues at all with jason. he did a great job getting everything to me in a timely manner, even with the july 4th weekend.
so.. thanks guys for the info! that was exactly what the 8 needed!
There is a big difference in clutch engagement vs. stock. it took me a minute but i got it figured out. i wasnt able to get into it very much due to the "break in" period. but from what i did notice is that the 8 does indeed rev faster through gears 1-2. cant really say, yet, how it does in the higher gears.
overall i am happy with the purchase and parts.
FYI - ordered from RX7STORE.COM..... and i had no issues at all with jason. he did a great job getting everything to me in a timely manner, even with the july 4th weekend.
so.. thanks guys for the info! that was exactly what the 8 needed!
Just wanted to see if the Coilovers, Coilovers, Coilovers was still in the works.
I am looking for a set and I can't decide. The other threads are so helpful that I was hoping that this one would be available soon.
Thanks.
I am looking for a set and I can't decide. The other threads are so helpful that I was hoping that this one would be available soon.
Thanks.
here's one to add for sway bars, stiffest one's yet for the RX-8 and the price is right, will post pics soon
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/sway-bars-109096/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/sway-bars-109096/
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
thanks team, I will add it soon!
Coil overs, is really not in progress right now. I will try to get that one going soon. you are welcome to give me a head start in this thread if you want to.
Coil overs, is really not in progress right now. I will try to get that one going soon. you are welcome to give me a head start in this thread if you want to.
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Originally Posted by speeddemon32
thanks team, I will add it soon!
Coil overs, is really not in progress right now. I will try to get that one going soon. you are welcome to give me a head start in this thread if you want to.
Coil overs, is really not in progress right now. I will try to get that one going soon. you are welcome to give me a head start in this thread if you want to.

wow, this is like one of the most comprehensive pages I have seen in a while....
http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/perf...sion/Coilovers
I didn't even know that some of these companies made coilovers for the 8. Most of the information is provided for each coilover Speed, so just cut and paste away....
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From: Fontucky, right next to Patriotville
here's a link of a guy doing an install on the coilovers.....
http://www.swankmonkey.com/mazda/rx8...ers/index.html
http://www.swankmonkey.com/mazda/rx8...ers/index.html
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From: Fontucky, right next to Patriotville
One ball, corner pocket
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Fontucky, right next to Patriotville


