Getting a 6sp m/t!!!!
03-31-2011, 11:36 PM
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Getting a 6sp m/t!!!!
Been around the forums for almost a year now with my A/T and I am finally trading in my 05 WWP A/T in for a 08 BB M/T!!
I was soo pissed when I found out the auto was a "low power" 
YAY M/T!!!
They bent me over on the trade-in
but found it for $17000 sounds great to me
. Had them do a compreshion test and check for flashes and all came back good. Goin to pick it up Saturday. 
I was soo pissed when I found out the auto was a "low power" YAY M/T!!! They bent me over on the trade-in
but found it for $17000 sounds great to me. Had them do a compreshion test and check for flashes and all came back good. Goin to pick it up Saturday.
04-01-2011, 01:33 AM
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Haven't found anyone local yet I think I'll be fine worst thing will be gettin the S-tech's off but I might end up leaving those on and goin for lower springs or these coilovers I've been watching:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/gauging-interest-powertrix-coilovers-group-buy-212613/
Totally excited about giving my left foot somethin to kick again!!
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/gauging-interest-powertrix-coilovers-group-buy-212613/
Totally excited about giving my left foot somethin to kick again!!
04-01-2011, 02:37 AM
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Don't forget these things:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/illuminated-shifter-205514/
http://www.axialflow.com/products.htm - short throw shifter
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX8/Brake-Components.html
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX8/Clutch...ate/12640.html
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-brake-bleeding-flushing-210519/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-stainless-steel-brake-lines-replacing-brake-lines-210510/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-stainless-steel-clutch-line-clutch-bleeding-210174/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/illuminated-shifter-205514/
http://www.axialflow.com/products.htm - short throw shifter
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX8/Brake-Components.html
http://www.racingbeat.com/RX8/Clutch...ate/12640.html
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-brake-bleeding-flushing-210519/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-stainless-steel-brake-lines-replacing-brake-lines-210510/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-stainless-steel-clutch-line-clutch-bleeding-210174/
04-01-2011, 03:33 AM
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Thanks!
I was just reading about that shifter and saw something about a syncro saver from racing roots looks like a must have as well.
And also a new clutch asembly??? are the flimsy or something?
I was just reading about that shifter and saw something about a syncro saver from racing roots looks like a must have as well.
And also a new clutch asembly??? are the flimsy or something?
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04-01-2011, 04:59 AM
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Yea I saw that but while I was reading about the syncro saver I also saw something about a clutch reinforcement bracket.. Is it really that big of a deal?
The lines I will definitely take a look at thanks for the advice.
The lines I will definitely take a look at thanks for the advice.
04-02-2011, 12:24 AM
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its a sports car auto or manual, depends on the drivers taste.
maybe true that the MT has more HP/Faster acell but to me, dosen't matter, if your worried about that, buy a nissan or a supra if you want speed. car is ment to be driven right? (sorry for the smart *** rant, just tired of autos being played down)
maybe true that the MT has more HP/Faster acell but to me, dosen't matter, if your worried about that, buy a nissan or a supra if you want speed. car is ment to be driven right? (sorry for the smart *** rant, just tired of autos being played down)
04-04-2011, 09:23 AM
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Hell yes it was heightened!!! sorry haven't been on, been too busy driving! haha its awesome fell even more in love with the car will post pics tonight I'm at work now
04-04-2011, 09:38 AM
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its a sports car auto or manual, depends on the drivers taste.
maybe true that the MT has more HP/Faster acell but to me, dosen't matter, if your worried about that, buy a nissan or a supra if you want speed. car is ment to be driven right? (sorry for the smart *** rant, just tired of autos being played down)
maybe true that the MT has more HP/Faster acell but to me, dosen't matter, if your worried about that, buy a nissan or a supra if you want speed. car is ment to be driven right? (sorry for the smart *** rant, just tired of autos being played down)
Gotta love those downshifts into second and get that lovely hard engine braking.
Oh, and congrats on the upgrade OP! It's too bad they didn't make Winning Blue after 06.... Haha Black is always a good option though!
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And to all the people sayin A/T vs M/T
From my experience and my opinion
Mine was the 05 so it was the 4 port 4 speed...... slow. BUT I still had fun in it probably more than I should have had. (especailly on the rainy days :D)
As for the 6 speed, well, the whole drive back I never stopped smiling! haha and on those onramps and s-curves, WAY more fun
Also soo much faster most likely because of the 4 port to 6 port engine as well as just the feeling of a standard trans
any way, I am VERY happy with my trade
From my experience and my opinion
Mine was the 05 so it was the 4 port 4 speed...... slow. BUT I still had fun in it probably more than I should have had. (especailly on the rainy days :D)
As for the 6 speed, well, the whole drive back I never stopped smiling! haha and on those onramps and s-curves, WAY more fun
Also soo much faster most likely because of the 4 port to 6 port engine as well as just the feeling of a standard trans
any way, I am VERY happy with my trade
04-04-2011, 08:14 PM
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Considering the lower power nature of the car in general (232 isn't all that much anymore), and it's design to go around twisties.... The AT doesn't really suit the car. You just don't get the same control of gears with the AT as you do with the MT. Yes, I know it has the manual mode, but you are still at the whim of the ECU. Does having the AT make it not be a sports car? Of course not... But it just wouldn't be as buttery smooth.
Gotta love those downshifts into second and get that lovely hard engine braking.
Oh, and congrats on the upgrade OP! It's too bad they didn't make Winning Blue after 06.... Haha Black is always a good option though!
Gotta love those downshifts into second and get that lovely hard engine braking.
Oh, and congrats on the upgrade OP! It's too bad they didn't make Winning Blue after 06.... Haha Black is always a good option though!