Couple of new photo's, Black with BBS Wheels
12-31-2005, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
I can only imagine ( 
sniff) what it's like stepping from an M5 into a manual 8, let alone the depowered A/T version. Painful. You probably feel you can run faster. 
As for the time at Wakefield - commendable but let's face it - it ain't about power at that track.
sniff) what it's like stepping from an M5 into a manual 8, let alone the depowered A/T version. Painful. You probably feel you can run faster. As for the time at Wakefield - commendable but let's face it - it ain't about power at that track.
12-31-2005, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by EZZY
hey glenn, how's the 7 going?
Drivline, brakes, suspension, wheels, are more or less all done. Peddle box, brake lines, seats, gearbox mounted, dummy engine mounted, done by next month. Then another rest for a while before they start on the rollcage, exhaust system, dry sump system, plumbing for oil/fuel, ...........
Still a way off unfortunately - but slowly getting there!!!
Some up to date pics. here:
01-05-2006, 12:32 AM
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its series 3 RX7 (FD variant)
its going to have a badass 20B setup etc...
/me goes to look up "The History - Mazda" for Dave to read from eBay................
its going to have a badass 20B setup etc...
/me goes to look up "The History - Mazda" for Dave to read from eBay................
01-05-2006, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
I likey.
However, according to Wheel Weights they are 4lbs heavier than the OEM wheels.
However, according to Wheel Weights they are 4lbs heavier than the OEM wheels.
01-05-2006, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
I likey.
However, according to Wheel Weights they are 4lbs heavier than the OEM wheels.
However, according to Wheel Weights they are 4lbs heavier than the OEM wheels.
you cant compare a BBS with factory RX8 wheels.
the factory RX8 wheels breaks easy because they are quite light.....
remove the spare wheels and take away junks you dont need in the car to make up for the extra 4lbs from the BBS
01-05-2006, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by EZZY
mate.... what 4lbs.... go lose that from you body mess and you'd be okay.
you cant compare a BBS with factory RX8 wheels.
the factory RX8 wheels breaks easy because they are quite light.....
remove the spare wheels and take away junks you dont need in the car to make up for the extra 4lbs from the BBS
you cant compare a BBS with factory RX8 wheels.
the factory RX8 wheels breaks easy because they are quite light.....
remove the spare wheels and take away junks you dont need in the car to make up for the extra 4lbs from the BBS
Secondly, yet to hear of anyone breaking an OEM wheel in circumstances that wouldn't also break something like the BBS wheel under consideration. I know it's heresy to you but in my view the OEM wheel is a pretty good thing for a stock part.
Thirdly, I HAVE removed my spare and other assorted junk.
Looks and "street cred" are one thing but I refuse to spend $4K plus for a wheel that doesn't perform at least as good as the OEM wheel.
01-08-2006, 03:29 AM
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Hi all,
Wheel/tyre package is heavier for sure, and acceleration is slower with the larger diameter wheel.
However! I think that with the Eibach kit which is slightly lower than standard, type and size of tyre, (footprint of the tyre it much larger) - it handles better for sure. Bumpy corners are a slightly different matter as Revolver has mentioned the unsprung weight is greater with the BBS wheels.
You really have to push it around corners though to get any excitment out of it (I mean really push it!) it feels like a go-kart at times, REALLY lacks power though (engine/auto).
Main reason for the wheels is to make it look good, handling wasn't the number one priority - but it would be very interesting to compare it around a track with the standard wheel/tyre combo. I don't think there would be a lot in it - if anything it should be quicker.
Ezzy - re the 4rotor, engine will be a 26B NA (not 20B) - hopefully producing a conservative 650hp. one day.....
Wheel/tyre package is heavier for sure, and acceleration is slower with the larger diameter wheel.
However! I think that with the Eibach kit which is slightly lower than standard, type and size of tyre, (footprint of the tyre it much larger) - it handles better for sure. Bumpy corners are a slightly different matter as Revolver has mentioned the unsprung weight is greater with the BBS wheels.
You really have to push it around corners though to get any excitment out of it (I mean really push it!) it feels like a go-kart at times, REALLY lacks power though (engine/auto).
Main reason for the wheels is to make it look good, handling wasn't the number one priority - but it would be very interesting to compare it around a track with the standard wheel/tyre combo. I don't think there would be a lot in it - if anything it should be quicker.
Ezzy - re the 4rotor, engine will be a 26B NA (not 20B) - hopefully producing a conservative 650hp.
one day.....
01-08-2006, 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 4rotor
Ezzy - re the 4rotor, engine will be a 26B NA (not 20B) - hopefully producing a conservative 650hp. one day.....
one day.....