5k on my stock rx8
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5k on my stock rx8
So today i got 5k to spend on my 2005 Rx8 manual
I really know nothing about cars but my friend and his dad will help me install everything cause they know everything.. I made this post before talking to them to get an idea of what people who already have rx8's put into their car and liked or disliked.. I really want to turbo it but besides that any thing else that would make me love my car more than i already do? right now all i have are rims n tint =D
Let me know whats needed and not and what u love about your mods!!
I really know nothing about cars but my friend and his dad will help me install everything cause they know everything.. I made this post before talking to them to get an idea of what people who already have rx8's put into their car and liked or disliked.. I really want to turbo it but besides that any thing else that would make me love my car more than i already do? right now all i have are rims n tint =D
Let me know whats needed and not and what u love about your mods!!
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couldn't agree more!
Welcome to the club! I think the first thing you should do is become familiar with the car you're driving. I know this sounds tedious but if you haven't do so already, you absolutely need to sit down and read your owner's manual from cover to cover. You'll learn a TON of things about this car; oil consumption, regular maintenance schedule, how to tow it, which wheels to put the spare tire on and which ones not to, etc etc.
After you've done that, I think YOU'LL better know what mods to consider and then the search begins. There's a ton of 'sticky' threads to read here, lots of great product reviews, and even DIY's (do it yourself)
Welcome to the club! I think the first thing you should do is become familiar with the car you're driving. I know this sounds tedious but if you haven't do so already, you absolutely need to sit down and read your owner's manual from cover to cover. You'll learn a TON of things about this car; oil consumption, regular maintenance schedule, how to tow it, which wheels to put the spare tire on and which ones not to, etc etc.
After you've done that, I think YOU'LL better know what mods to consider and then the search begins. There's a ton of 'sticky' threads to read here, lots of great product reviews, and even DIY's (do it yourself)
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alrite, if u got 5k to blow? save up a bit more and get the greddy turbo + mazdamaniac's upgrade, or straight full kit from him. It will make you love your car, period. it changed the 8 to a whole different car. (what it really should been at stock)
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ya, 800 bucks ontop of 5k ain't hard =p
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One Shot One Kill
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i don't quite understand, i shift pretty damn fast already without SS with the style that i am shifting at.. don't know if i'd need it.
1st gear - attack from 5 oclock, push
2nd gear, pull from 2 oclock
3rd, push straight fowrad
4th, pull straight back
5th push from 7oclock
6th, push/pull from 11 oclock..
i wish i could drive someone's SS to see if it's worth it for me =/
1st gear - attack from 5 oclock, push
2nd gear, pull from 2 oclock
3rd, push straight fowrad
4th, pull straight back
5th push from 7oclock
6th, push/pull from 11 oclock..
i wish i could drive someone's SS to see if it's worth it for me =/
I would advise against going turbo at this point. You said it yourself: you dont' know much about the car and if you encounter issues witht he turbo (as all people do eventually) then what are you going to do?
I also advise people not to go turbo if they don't have enough money set aside for a new engine should that happen...
I also advise people not to go turbo if they don't have enough money set aside for a new engine should that happen...
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I would advise against going turbo at this point. You said it yourself: you dont' know much about the car and if you encounter issues witht he turbo (as all people do eventually) then what are you going to do?
I also advise people not to go turbo if they don't have enough money set aside for a new engine should that happen...
I also advise people not to go turbo if they don't have enough money set aside for a new engine should that happen...
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hmmm, then ya, i guess for 5k u shoudn't do turbo =/
front and back sways, tower strut, coil/sprint+strut and a catback/echaust+resonate pipe would do the trick.
or just go cosmetic modding.
front and back sways, tower strut, coil/sprint+strut and a catback/echaust+resonate pipe would do the trick.
or just go cosmetic modding.
find a used greddy kit for $2 grand. this will give you 240-250whp. which is roughly 300hp at the flywheel.
use the rest for lightweight rims, i recommend enkei rpf1
mazsport ignition
lightweight flywheel
boost controller
professional tuning
lowering springs, for example the mazdaspeed springs (or a full coilover set)
mazdaspeed front strut bar
upgraded sways
or use the remaining $3k to get a full mazdaspeed body kit.
use the rest for lightweight rims, i recommend enkei rpf1
mazsport ignition
lightweight flywheel
boost controller
professional tuning
lowering springs, for example the mazdaspeed springs (or a full coilover set)
mazdaspeed front strut bar
upgraded sways
or use the remaining $3k to get a full mazdaspeed body kit.
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find a used greddy kit for $2 grand. this will give you 240-250whp. which is roughly 300hp at the flywheel.
use the rest for lightweight rims, i recommend enkei rpf1
mazsport ignition
lightweight flywheel
boost controller
professional tuning
lowering springs, for example the mazdaspeed springs (or a full coilover set)
mazdaspeed front strut bar
upgraded sways
or use the remaining $3k to get a full mazdaspeed body kit.
use the rest for lightweight rims, i recommend enkei rpf1
mazsport ignition
lightweight flywheel
boost controller
professional tuning
lowering springs, for example the mazdaspeed springs (or a full coilover set)
mazdaspeed front strut bar
upgraded sways
or use the remaining $3k to get a full mazdaspeed body kit.
find a used greddy kit for $2 grand. this will give you 240-250whp. which is roughly 300hp at the flywheel.
use the rest for lightweight rims, i recommend enkei rpf1
mazsport ignition
lightweight flywheel
boost controller
professional tuning
lowering springs, for example the mazdaspeed springs (or a full coilover set)
mazdaspeed front strut bar
upgraded sways
or use the remaining $3k to get a full mazdaspeed body kit.
use the rest for lightweight rims, i recommend enkei rpf1
mazsport ignition
lightweight flywheel
boost controller
professional tuning
lowering springs, for example the mazdaspeed springs (or a full coilover set)
mazdaspeed front strut bar
upgraded sways
or use the remaining $3k to get a full mazdaspeed body kit.
Originally Posted by samskillz
I really know nothing about cars
Originally Posted by samskillz
right now all i have are rims n tint =D
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buy some crack? 
lol.....start with the basics...they've been given you should be good....unless you really wanna go F/I just save a lil more so you don't cut corners...that's the main thing...pay a lil more cuz they say you get what you pay for!
lol.....start with the basics...they've been given you should be good....unless you really wanna go F/I just save a lil more so you don't cut corners...that's the main thing...pay a lil more cuz they say you get what you pay for!