with $1300, what should i buy??
04-29-2009, 10:11 PM
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with $1300, what should i buy??
Hello,
i have bone stock ss 04 rx8 (66000km) [only mod: k&n typoon]
i started working and i'm getting my money soon,
i'm thinking of spending about $1300 on my car this month.
i'm wondering what is the first few things i need to buy
or the best mod
i recently changed my plugs/wires/coils. haven't changed my starter yet.
so please give me some suggestions.
i have bone stock ss 04 rx8 (66000km) [only mod: k&n typoon]
i started working and i'm getting my money soon,
i'm thinking of spending about $1300 on my car this month.
i'm wondering what is the first few things i need to buy
or the best mod
i recently changed my plugs/wires/coils. haven't changed my starter yet.
so please give me some suggestions.
04-29-2009, 10:24 PM
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ditch the k&n and put your stock back on with a drop in filter, throw on a mid pipe, maybe some sways, cobb ap, the driver mod, clear corners, lowering springs/coilovers. do some searching...theres tons out there, all depends on what you want.
04-30-2009, 01:30 AM
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cobb AP, midpipe, and some suspension **** of your choice
that's like 15-20hp (biggest gain you'll get out of an RX-8 without turbocharging) and improved fuel mileage...
that's like 15-20hp (biggest gain you'll get out of an RX-8 without turbocharging) and improved fuel mileage...
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04-30-2009, 01:42 AM
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u can always buy a turbokit on ebay they only in the 600 doller range not to bad...I would get one if i didnt already have a turbokit. Would of saved me alot of money =p
If no turbo look into some rims and lower ur car..
If no turbo look into some rims and lower ur car..
04-30-2009, 02:24 AM
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Power!!
I'm afraid you can't just buy a generic turbo on ebay and expect it to work with this car. I think a Turbo is probably the best mod for power if you're going to do it right you should get a complete kit designed for the RX8 by a reputable seller you know and trust.
Don't give new folks bad advice please.
04-30-2009, 02:30 AM
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I just saw the for sale thread
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/fs-cobb-ap-ms-strut-bars-tein-flx-172756/
-Mazdaspeed Strut Bars Front and Rear $200.00 for the set. They are in great condition no scratches.
-Tein Flex Coilovers $800.00 Excellent condition. 20K miles on them. No leaks. No rust. Some scratches on the paint, this happened when I took them off.
$300 left, u can buy a set or thicker sway bars, yea!!!! how lucky
your 8 will handle so good now
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/fs-cobb-ap-ms-strut-bars-tein-flx-172756/
-Mazdaspeed Strut Bars Front and Rear $200.00 for the set. They are in great condition no scratches.
-Tein Flex Coilovers $800.00 Excellent condition. 20K miles on them. No leaks. No rust. Some scratches on the paint, this happened when I took them off.
$300 left, u can buy a set or thicker sway bars, yea!!!! how lucky
your 8 will handle so good now
04-30-2009, 02:35 AM
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save it and buy when good deals come up
I spent about 1k and came out with:
wheels - 5zigen proracer GN+ (150)
struts - tokico d-specs (400)
springs - espelir GT (50)
front air dam, front/rear mud flaps (200)
RB Revi and Greddy SP2 (200)
Pays being patient
I spent about 1k and came out with:
wheels - 5zigen proracer GN+ (150)
struts - tokico d-specs (400)
springs - espelir GT (50)
front air dam, front/rear mud flaps (200)
RB Revi and Greddy SP2 (200)
Pays being patient
04-30-2009, 02:41 AM
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get a lil from each type of modding perspective.
-Resonated midpipe
-MM tuned cobb Accessport
-Megan lowering springs (sweet drop)
-K&N or GREEN drop in filter(also do the free intake mod in the DIY section)
-JDM(clear) corners/sidemarkers
should be less than $1300
if i could do it all agian thats how I would do it. low cost, efficient, no trial and error just good stuff!
-Resonated midpipe
-MM tuned cobb Accessport
-Megan lowering springs (sweet drop)
-K&N or GREEN drop in filter(also do the free intake mod in the DIY section)
-JDM(clear) corners/sidemarkers
should be less than $1300
if i could do it all agian thats how I would do it. low cost, efficient, no trial and error just good stuff!
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04-30-2009, 07:49 AM
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