Another photo from the other day. Me trying to be arty

 

Hope this works :P (attachment)

 

Where's this twilight road? In dire need of a few new bends, and the road to Maraetai ain't cutting it anymore.

 

Google is your friend:

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&so...,0.127373&z=14

Have fun, but watch for cyclists

 

Knocked twilight off the list of roads.........both ways

 

Twilight road rocks!

 

hey every one,

Has anyone got there cat removed or something similar without getting cel lights. Also what coils are you guys using and how much are they costing in nz also does anybody have the part numbers my bro is coming from usa so he said he will bring stuff through luggage (so no shipping cost ).

Thanks

BTW (i was in the blue rx8 on the trip)

 

/\ yep . Removing cat in an 03-04 JDM -will not raise a cel .

Do a search for coils on here and i'm sure you will find the parts numbers pronto .

 

Thank you for quick reply i just came on to say mine is a 2004 jap import because i read ur post before on jdm 04+ . (is jdm means jap import or new zealand new i cant remember?)

Also do you recommend any spark plug leads im thinking of going msd but have read that racing beat is also good. By the way im just going to get new spark plugs( stock).

 

dont worry i googled jdm (japan domestic market) so i can assume that it is the imports for us but im still up in the air bout which company to go for with leads

 

I have Auto EXE and I'm very impressed with the quality of them - expensive though .
Have had Magnacor also in the past and they were fine .

 

yep very expensive indeed first glace showed $250 at vivid racing (USD) but if i search around prob get them cheaper also 5-7 hp increase is good aswell. But if i cant get them cheaper enough i might go 4 the RB or MSD leads and also check out magnacor.
Thanks

 

I hear black halo racing also do a good unit. Think charles is a regular poster on this forum as well.

 

Im trying to keep everything near stock so no actual ignition kits just yet but i dont mind changing leads and small things like that

 

hey me again i was wondering if there is a sensor in the cat in the 03-04 jdm also has any one taken out the cat and how loud or droney (if thats a word) and how much did it cost to remove (and who did you go to) and would it be better to rip out the whole cat or knock out the honey comb instead.

 

Yes there is one . You need to put it back into the exhaust to avoid a cel .
I used to run a straight pipe for a while - sounded awful. Added a resonator to that and it was a lot better . Just removing the honeycomb from the cat does improve the sound - easy to do yourself . There is even a DIY for it on this site .

 

Hi me again and hopefully for the last time,

I found the DIY for the cat

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-gutting-out-your-catalytic-converter-108878/
and prob do it in the next free weekend.

Im thinking of getting magnecor KV85 8.5mm for $94usd or the Racing Beat ones for $98 usd. I decided to go against the 10mm magnecor r-100 due to probable install issues with space and even they said its over kill for street cars specially with no mods.
and was wondering if anyone knew the standard size of oem spark leads are they 7 or 8mm?? (Ive searched around but couldn't find it)

 

Hi There
I use Magnacor R100 ignition cable and there is no issues with space, but I'm using D-585 coils.
The only difference between KV-85 and R-100 cable is the Insulation layer is thicker, so is better for areas that get hot. Won't make any difference for what you want to use it for though.
I use KV-85 on my Rotary Beach buggy.
Hope this is helpful.

Regards

Rotaman

 

You have a rotary beach buggy must see some time, the coils that you have D-585 are they better than OEM more reliable, last longer because i dont mind paying more for less replacements also did you get them from nz and how much for also do they fit without modification. OEM are going to cost me $50-$60 USD each because there is a shortage due to japan earthquake. And if I get a chance i will see what nz prices are at the dealership.

 

If you are interested in having a look at the Rotabug, then go to my profile and have a look at my albums, under there you will find the Rotabug photos.
The D-585 coils are the same as BHR use. Supposedly they are a better more reliable coil. I had to import mine from the US, as these are not a common coil in NZ, but are a common coil in the US.
They are used on a fair few GM vehicles.
These coils are not a straight replacement. You will have to modify things to get them to fit/work.

 

that rotabug looks awesome, thanks for your help my brother is in the usa now so im able to get the things i want and dont have to pay for shipping cost. Im thinking or just buying the bhr kit straight and get rx7 heaven to install it but that if i cant get stock coils cheap enought

Again thanks

 

Are you kidding ? They are so easy to install - I'll do it for you if you want to take a drive down south .

 

Yeah I'm not mechanically inclined but that maybe due to not having adequate tools either but I got have a ratchet set,duck tape and crc but I might take you up on that offer how far south do you live??

 

Hamilton - centre of the universe

 

Awesome that a stone throw away hour drive tops, i will pm you soon if i go ahead with coil upgrade.