Revolvermobile gets Hymeed
09-30-2009, 01:02 AM
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Revolvermobile gets Hymeed
Well, after lots of reading and pestering Hymee with repeated questions, I have hit the go button on one of his supercharger kits for the Revolvermobile.
So far this feels like a very good thing (
) but time will tell... 
I thought I'd start this thread to document the process and invite questions, comments, etc in the interests of increasing the local knowledge pool on this kind of engine mod. I'm not suggesting I can answer all (or any!) of the technical questions but I'm happy to provide the mug customer's point of view in the process, which might assist others to make a decision on whether to go or no.
I'll kick off by saying Hymee has been, as usual, a pleasure to deal with. Responsive to queries and no bullshit in his responses. I've been happy with the quality of other Hymee products for my 8 and after the lengthy gestation process of the supercharger kit I don't doubt it's been well designed, tested and constructed.
To forestall further debate about whether it is the right choice (see recent turbo v supercharger thread), I am satisfied that it is the right thing for my goals with the car and my driving, so I'd rather concentrate on this kit rather than debate that further.
Obviously installation and initial tuning is important, so I have elected to make enquiries with Danny, who some of you will have met at last year's Nats at Lakeside. Danny is shortly to install the kit on his MX5 racecar (see thread of awesomeness on that) and has ordered another for his RX8. Once he's done that, we're going to work something out. It'll mean getting the car to Brisbane and back, but I figure that's worth it for a number of reasons.
So, early days but it's exciting and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens...
So far this feels like a very good thing (
) but time will tell... I thought I'd start this thread to document the process and invite questions, comments, etc in the interests of increasing the local knowledge pool on this kind of engine mod. I'm not suggesting I can answer all (or any!) of the technical questions but I'm happy to provide the mug customer's point of view in the process, which might assist others to make a decision on whether to go or no.
I'll kick off by saying Hymee has been, as usual, a pleasure to deal with. Responsive to queries and no bullshit in his responses. I've been happy with the quality of other Hymee products for my 8 and after the lengthy gestation process of the supercharger kit I don't doubt it's been well designed, tested and constructed.
To forestall further debate about whether it is the right choice (see recent turbo v supercharger thread), I am satisfied that it is the right thing for my goals with the car and my driving, so I'd rather concentrate on this kit rather than debate that further.
Obviously installation and initial tuning is important, so I have elected to make enquiries with Danny, who some of you will have met at last year's Nats at Lakeside. Danny is shortly to install the kit on his MX5 racecar (see thread of awesomeness on that) and has ordered another for his RX8. Once he's done that, we're going to work something out. It'll mean getting the car to Brisbane and back, but I figure that's worth it for a number of reasons.
So, early days but it's exciting and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens...
09-30-2009, 01:46 AM
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Well, after lots of reading and pestering Hymee with repeated questions, I have hit the go button on one of his supercharger kits for the Revolvermobile.
So far this feels like a very good thing ( ) but time will tell...
I thought I'd start this thread to document the process and invite questions, comments, etc in the interests of increasing the local knowledge pool on this kind of engine mod. I'm not suggesting I can answer all (or any!) of the technical questions but I'm happy to provide the mug customer's point of view in the process, which might assist others to make a decision on whether to go or no.
I'll kick off by saying Hymee has been, as usual, a pleasure to deal with. Responsive to queries and no bullshit in his responses. I've been happy with the quality of other Hymee products for my 8 and after the lengthy gestation process of the supercharger kit I don't doubt it's been well designed, tested and constructed.
To forestall further debate about whether it is the right choice (see recent turbo v supercharger thread), I am satisfied that it is the right thing for my goals with the car and my driving, so I'd rather concentrate on this kit rather than debate that further.
Obviously installation and initial tuning is important, so I have elected to make enquiries with Danny, who some of you will have met at last year's Nats at Lakeside. Danny is shortly to install the kit on his MX5 racecar (see thread of awesomeness on that) and has ordered another for his RX8. Once he's done that, we're going to work something out. It'll mean getting the car to Brisbane and back, but I figure that's worth it for a number of reasons.
So, early days but it's exciting and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens...
So far this feels like a very good thing (
) but time will tell... I thought I'd start this thread to document the process and invite questions, comments, etc in the interests of increasing the local knowledge pool on this kind of engine mod. I'm not suggesting I can answer all (or any!) of the technical questions but I'm happy to provide the mug customer's point of view in the process, which might assist others to make a decision on whether to go or no.
I'll kick off by saying Hymee has been, as usual, a pleasure to deal with. Responsive to queries and no bullshit in his responses. I've been happy with the quality of other Hymee products for my 8 and after the lengthy gestation process of the supercharger kit I don't doubt it's been well designed, tested and constructed.
To forestall further debate about whether it is the right choice (see recent turbo v supercharger thread), I am satisfied that it is the right thing for my goals with the car and my driving, so I'd rather concentrate on this kit rather than debate that further.
Obviously installation and initial tuning is important, so I have elected to make enquiries with Danny, who some of you will have met at last year's Nats at Lakeside. Danny is shortly to install the kit on his MX5 racecar (see thread of awesomeness on that) and has ordered another for his RX8. Once he's done that, we're going to work something out. It'll mean getting the car to Brisbane and back, but I figure that's worth it for a number of reasons.
So, early days but it's exciting and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens...
nice to have a sydneysider SC their 8any local rotary workshops to fit & install hymer SC kit at all?
09-30-2009, 02:00 AM
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09-30-2009, 09:20 AM
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I'll be making a build thread as soon as I receive some parts as well.
09-30-2009, 04:59 PM
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Paying deposit today...
09-30-2009, 05:01 PM
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09-30-2009, 05:15 PM
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Congrats on pulling the trigger! Mark's SC kit looks amazing.
can't wait to see the actual results.
can't wait to see the actual results.
09-30-2009, 09:03 PM
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Thanks guys. Watch this space...
For those keen on more info about the kit, check this thread https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/hymee-gets-supercharged-part-2-a-36376/ ....and make sure you've got a six pack and plenty of time.
For those keen on more info about the kit, check this thread https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/hymee-gets-supercharged-part-2-a-36376/ ....and make sure you've got a six pack and plenty of time.
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10-01-2009, 09:10 PM
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10-02-2009, 06:42 PM
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Congratulations on your decision to go FI. Most of us that have been here for a while would be thinking the same thing.
It may be worth getting a compression test done before going FI due to the age of your engine.
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It may be worth getting a compression test done before going FI due to the age of your engine.
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10-03-2009, 04:49 PM
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Thanks. I've been thinking of doing that. See if I have any problems with it. Mind you, I'm yet to crack 60K, so it's old but hasn't done a lot of miles...
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