Rootski

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Throwing an intake onto an Evo without tuning it can cause you to actually lose power, but I see you have it tuned, so you're fine.

tajabaho1

I stated that on my post that if you do abuse and race it, then ofcourse the MT will wear out and die faster than the AT, and seriously, how bad can u abuse the AT 8? the tranny barely let u abuse anything, what, keep it constantly redline or something?

I am just stating this on the **** load of threads I have been seeing on people complaining about dead synchros and grinding, a shitload of grinding that is, in specially 1st and 2nd gear of the MT........

compared to the ATs where you barely see anyone complain about stuff like that


and yes, numerically, the MTs are dying more than the AT seeing as there are more MTs to die than do ATs, especially on this forum

and I owned both an AT 07 and now an MT rx8..........

peace

DOMINION

What no ike in this thread??? must be something wrong with his server lol

chetrickerman

i know right, i expected him to be the first post

Rootski

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This is the second time I've seen you claim that the auto transmission is tougher without any solid evidence to back it up. Yeah, you've owned both, but you've had neither long enough to make any kind of accurate judgment. Sorry, but the majority of cars needing replacement engines are AT RX-8's. How can you claim even the automatic transmission unit alone is tougher when the whole reason they're detuned to begin with is that they can't handle >7,500 RPM?

pfloydss

You may have the MODS but it is still fugly.

Swashbuckler

haha ^


So my dad bought it! What are some cool, relatively cheap, good looking mods? I want to buy him something for Christmas. I'm taking a road trip with my girlfriend from here (Colorado) to Florida where he lives. I'll help him install it and whatnot, I'm pretty stoked.

Swashbuckler

anyone? some cool little mods? i've been searching everywhere and it all seems to be engine and what not.

lshu

some affordable suggestions:

1. aluminum fender strakes
2. clear corners
3. Racing Beat lip spoiler / ms spoiler
4. lowering springs

Rootski

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Okay, I'll bite.

There are tons of mods that make a fun project, just as long as you don't expect any performance gains. There are some well-made, nice sounding exhausts available. Take a look at Hymee Enhanced, Racing Beat, and Mazdaspeed dual-can catbacks. Racing Beat sway bars are good too, they really reduce the body roll to about nothing. Lightened flywheels actually give a respectable performance boost but then you're looking at dropping the tranny and I dunno if you want to get that involved. All of these are under $1000.

mdw1000

You could probably pick up a cheap set of stock 18 inch wheels to replace the 16s that come on the base auto.

Also, just an FYI - I believe the base auto has a softer suspension than the MT and the "higher" autos.

For the 05s, consumer's digest rated the MT acceleration a 7 out of 10. The 4-port AT was a 6 out of 10. Not sure what exact tests they do, but this tells me there isn't as enormous a difference as some people think, at least not at the lower end. If you are running some high speed tracks I would see the MT as definitely being faster. But I did pretty well at my one and only track day for a beginner. The 4-ports I believe are tuned differently to deliver more power down low.

rollerbldes

Don't listen to these guys. I have AEM cold air on my AT. It is great!

Also for the redline.. You pretty much said it.. just floor it.

Swashbuckler

thanks for the suggestions. I'll look into em.

otakurx

I have been enjoying the Racing Beat suspension on my car so far, doesn't make it sit too low and stiffens the car up nicely for the street.

Rotary Inspired

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I'll put one of my rotary vehicles against the evo, just not the RX8. The only stock piece on the 7 is what is remaining of the interior and it might have a small hairdrier attached to the motor.

I wouldn't sweat the auto. Sounds like your dad's got a good deal. Nothing wrong w/ 4 ports. They can flow plenty. The limiting factor on the motor is not the ports but the tranny. How many auto trannies you see shifting at 9K?

Maintaining the car is key. Checking oil levels and changing plugs and wires every 15k. If he does that it will last a long time and run great.

Sounds like a good fit for him to me.