10k to mod a new rx8, what would you do?
03-22-2007, 12:24 PM
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id go for turbos cos they are freaking cool, and i dont care how powerful a 3 rotor engine can be but to me 3 rotors is just weird/freaky
like a woman with 3 brests
like a woman with 3 brests
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03-22-2007, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by murix
I am surprised how many people are telling him to get a different car.
03-23-2007, 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
Don't bring rational level headed thinking into this thread. We're all about pissing money away in here!!
03-23-2007, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by armxn
What's the point of getting a RX8 then?
Also, it may be a second thought...something you wanted after you bought the 8.
And it would make one hell of a sleeper
03-23-2007, 06:37 AM
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Light weight, balance, looks, nice interior...and add an LS1 and you will be finishing the package
Also, it may be a second thought...something you wanted after you bought the 8.
And it would make one hell of a sleeper
Also, it may be a second thought...something you wanted after you bought the 8.
And it would make one hell of a sleeper
and it also wouldn't be so lightweight anymore.
03-24-2007, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ledzep73
I finally got a new job, so its time I get myself a weekend toy. Im looking at getting an 07 touring package RX-8, and spending around 10k to make it quick. Im thinking a GReddy turbo kit, new exhaust and midpipe, Apexi SAFC NEO, and I don't really know what else. Im just wondering what you guys would do, you all probally know a hell of alot more about the car than I do.
I would buy a different car.
Once my son's project is done, I'll get a 928 to play hot rod with and keep my RX8 for a daily driver.
03-24-2007, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Trekk
Why not just take the extra money you'd spend on mods and get a car with a better platform? If faster is all your looking for.
03-24-2007, 02:09 PM
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Just think this through. Forget the financial part of it. That serves no purpose in this thread. Think of the work involved, and the potential headaches involved. Reliability is gonna go right out the window. If that doesn't bother or effect you at all, then GO FOR IT.
However, It really doesn't make much sense to buy a brand new car like this and then void off the warranty and mod the crap out of it. You can go used, and take that big time extra $$$ and put it into more mods, and have an even better car for same amount. I tell ya what I'd do if I planned on spending the money you are gonna spend. I'd either buy a New RX8, and go at least 6 months to a year before modding, or I'd just go buy a new Vette. Heck, even after all your mods on this RX8, the Vette will still be considerably faster, and if you ever plan on selling your RX8, you're gonna lose all that money. Again, if you would take an RX8 over a Vette, and that doesn't bother you, then GO FOR IT. If the RX8 is your top car, and you got your sites set on it, then by all means, go for it.
Good luck, and SPEND AWAY. Life is too short. I know I do. (5 cars in the past 3 years: 04 RX8, 04 STI, 01 S2000, 06 S2000, 06 MS6.)
However, It really doesn't make much sense to buy a brand new car like this and then void off the warranty and mod the crap out of it. You can go used, and take that big time extra $$$ and put it into more mods, and have an even better car for same amount. I tell ya what I'd do if I planned on spending the money you are gonna spend. I'd either buy a New RX8, and go at least 6 months to a year before modding, or I'd just go buy a new Vette. Heck, even after all your mods on this RX8, the Vette will still be considerably faster, and if you ever plan on selling your RX8, you're gonna lose all that money. Again, if you would take an RX8 over a Vette, and that doesn't bother you, then GO FOR IT. If the RX8 is your top car, and you got your sites set on it, then by all means, go for it.
Good luck, and SPEND AWAY. Life is too short. I know I do. (5 cars in the past 3 years: 04 RX8, 04 STI, 01 S2000, 06 S2000, 06 MS6.)
03-25-2007, 01:23 AM
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10k to spend, OK let's see, remember high HP is nothing without control.
You would be spending maybe a little over $5500 for a turbo from PTP-great potential.
about 1200 for a decent suspension set up IE shock, springs, struts, sways w/end-links
Another $1100for a new clutch and flywheel and short shifter
You'll also need to upgrade your brakes. Either big brake kit or just new rotors and better pads.
Sure you'll want wheels, but by now you don't have enough for light wheels and better rubber. sooo, I would do all of the above. Turbo, Suspension, Drive train, big brake kit, and the stickiest rubber on wider tires on OEM rims -'til you can save up enough for some BBS RG-R's- for the ultimate sleeper because that **** about and ls1 on the 8 is an abomination
You would be spending maybe a little over $5500 for a turbo from PTP-great potential.
about 1200 for a decent suspension set up IE shock, springs, struts, sways w/end-links
Another $1100for a new clutch and flywheel and short shifter
You'll also need to upgrade your brakes. Either big brake kit or just new rotors and better pads.
Sure you'll want wheels, but by now you don't have enough for light wheels and better rubber. sooo, I would do all of the above. Turbo, Suspension, Drive train, big brake kit, and the stickiest rubber on wider tires on OEM rims -'til you can save up enough for some BBS RG-R's- for the ultimate sleeper because that **** about and ls1 on the 8 is an abomination
03-25-2007, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by mysql101
you can't make a 3 rotor from a renesis. you have to buy an engine from a 30 year old car....
03-25-2007, 09:58 AM
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a new rx-8 would be like 25,000, and 10,000 in mods, ok :
Buy a use RX-8 17,000, sell the renesis 3,500, so you are starting with 21,500 in mods
have Rick built a PPort 20b or CLR, thats about 10,000 for the engine 5,000 for the isntall and other parts (it will be better if you can intall the engine yourself
), get coil overs 1,500, sway bars 600? , wheels 2,000. Im doing this as soon as I finish my 20b fd
if you dont want a lot of work just go with mazsport and get the coil overs, and thats going to be 20,000 to 21,000
Buy a use RX-8 17,000, sell the renesis 3,500, so you are starting with 21,500 in mods
have Rick built a PPort 20b or CLR, thats about 10,000 for the engine 5,000 for the isntall and other parts (it will be better if you can intall the engine yourself
), get coil overs 1,500, sway bars 600? , wheels 2,000. Im doing this as soon as I finish my 20b fdif you dont want a lot of work just go with mazsport and get the coil overs, and thats going to be 20,000 to 21,000
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03-25-2007, 10:00 AM
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You'll also need to upgrade your brakes. Either big brake kit or just new rotors and better pads.
03-25-2007, 10:16 AM
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you can start by spending Negative $5k and getting the base model with sports package - that should help save a few hundred pounds, and make it faster than the touring your looking at.
thats $5k more towards mods
thats $5k more towards mods
03-25-2007, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by rotary crazy
a new rx-8 would be like 25,000, and 10,000 in mods, ok :
Buy a use RX-8 17,000, sell the renesis 3,500, so you are starting with 21,500 in mods
have Rick built a PPort 20b or CLR, thats about 10,000 for the engine 5,000 for the isntall and other parts (it will be better if you can intall the engine yourself ), get coil overs 1,500, sway bars 600? , wheels 2,000. Im doing this as soon as I finish my 20b fd
if you dont want a lot of work just go with mazsport and get the coil overs, and thats going to be 20,000 to 21,000
Buy a use RX-8 17,000, sell the renesis 3,500, so you are starting with 21,500 in mods
have Rick built a PPort 20b or CLR, thats about 10,000 for the engine 5,000 for the isntall and other parts (it will be better if you can intall the engine yourself
), get coil overs 1,500, sway bars 600? , wheels 2,000. Im doing this as soon as I finish my 20b fdif you dont want a lot of work just go with mazsport and get the coil overs, and thats going to be 20,000 to 21,000
I forgat to mention you keep your 9,500 rpm red line
and sound cool as hell
03-25-2007, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mysql101
You know, the OEM setup stops the car in around 112 - 113 feet. What's wrong with waiting for it to wear out?
Anyhow the OP could bypass such a mod a get the tires and wheels combo, either way rock on!
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