I Just got an AUTO rx8- question on it?
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There is a reason you didn't see much in the AT performance forum.
You will gain only about 5 HP max as far as bolt-ons go without going FI and that's after spending thousands. Mazda did all the tunning work already essentially. You'd be wasting your money.
I guess you could try Nitrous.
You will gain only about 5 HP max as far as bolt-ons go without going FI and that's after spending thousands. Mazda did all the tunning work already essentially. You'd be wasting your money.
I guess you could try Nitrous.
#28
RX8 HA HA
just get an MT..hahaha, seriously don't waste your time modding an AT if you don't plan on turbo or nitrous, no gains. Your best bet would be to work on your suspension.
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Originally Posted by pashelle
WHAT DO I DO TO MAKE IT FASTER BESIDES TRADING IT FOR THE 6MT.Im not looking for too much speed. I just want maybe 10-20 more horsepower without turbo. The auto forum doesnt give much info. Can someone help me get a little faster.
#30
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Originally Posted by pashelle
I had a heavy modified miata now I have an rx-8. Its auto but I still love it. Can I put a lightweight flywheel on my AUTO rx-8. I want it to launch better than what it does now. And NO im not going to trade it for a 6mt. please answer
good luck. even us manual owners can only get about 10-20 hp more, but at least we get to start 30hp above the autos.
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The AT is slow I knew that going in and have accepted it
thats really the bottom line
unless you want to go sc or turbo like others have said but you posted you dont wish to do that.
even the MT rx8 is not really that fast IMO
the rx8 to me is the best looking car for around 30k but not even close to the fastest
thats really the bottom line
unless you want to go sc or turbo like others have said but you posted you dont wish to do that.
even the MT rx8 is not really that fast IMO
the rx8 to me is the best looking car for around 30k but not even close to the fastest
#32
Um ok. You guys are a lil bit too serious about this thread. Didnt find much help except for NGO. Everyone seems to be a little jumpy on the auto thing. Im not trying to race I just want some kick. And I like my auto. Theres nothing wrong with making a great car better. Plus I cant look sexy shifting and putting makup on j/k.
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If you just want a better take-off and are not concerned about top end speed, put a different ratio rear-end in. That is about the only thing that will improve the launch in a way you can feel.
#36
Here are some things to help you.
www.racingbeat.com look into the revi and ram air intake
http://mazsport.net/store//product156.html you can have the car tuned
you can also look into getting a midpipe or high flow cat. check out these sites for those
www.mazdaparts.com
www.rx8store.net
www.racingbeat.com look into the revi and ram air intake
http://mazsport.net/store//product156.html you can have the car tuned
you can also look into getting a midpipe or high flow cat. check out these sites for those
www.mazdaparts.com
www.rx8store.net
#37
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Originally Posted by pashelle
Um ok. You guys are a lil bit too serious about this thread. Didnt find much help except for NGO. Everyone seems to be a little jumpy on the auto thing. Im not trying to race I just want some kick. And I like my auto. Theres nothing wrong with making a great car better. Plus I cant look sexy shifting and putting makup on j/k.
there are 2 things with this forum (that i dont always agree with)
1) people get pissed when you dont search for an awnser to your question
2) its not that people wont awnser your questions, sometimes there is no awnser
case in point, there are not that many parts for the auto, pretty much all the parts that you can put on an auto are for the manual and happen to fit the auto.
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this may be stupid, but can some AT's be better than others performance wise? cause my friend has a fuly loaded yellow MT8 and he drove my car and he says it feels and drives better than the 8 that he test drove at the dealership and another AT he drove...he said thats somethings different and that if feels real good and that it takes off, he actually muttered the words, ALMOST feels like my 8..
clearly its not as good as the MT's...but he just said it feels different, I don't know it may be possible...
clearly its not as good as the MT's...but he just said it feels different, I don't know it may be possible...
#43
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Originally Posted by mikeb
The AT is slow I knew that going in and have accepted it
thats really the bottom line
unless you want to go sc or turbo like others have said but you posted you dont wish to do that.
even the MT rx8 is not really that fast IMO
the rx8 to me is the best looking car for around 30k but not even close to the fastest
thats really the bottom line
unless you want to go sc or turbo like others have said but you posted you dont wish to do that.
even the MT rx8 is not really that fast IMO
the rx8 to me is the best looking car for around 30k but not even close to the fastest
Also pashelle just wait till a SC comes out. They are using one in the UK right now for our AT-8
#44
While I was selling my 93 RX7, I noticed several dealers in my neighborhood with RX8 AT's, so I took them for a test drive.
I must admit, since my RX7 was pushing 325 HP, the RX8 AT was a little weak. I also have an '03 PT Cruiser Woody AT and an '02 Chevy Tracker AT 6 banger, so I'm used to the AT's.
IMHO, I think the RX8 AT is a nice package, but the big-*** silver shift pedals are overkill. They are way too big and are distracting. Most people will not use the AT shifters and stay with the Automatic shift. I sold my RX7 and bought an '04 RX8 GT MT. It's great, but I'd rather have a 5 speed in it instead of the 6 speed.
I must admit, since my RX7 was pushing 325 HP, the RX8 AT was a little weak. I also have an '03 PT Cruiser Woody AT and an '02 Chevy Tracker AT 6 banger, so I'm used to the AT's.
IMHO, I think the RX8 AT is a nice package, but the big-*** silver shift pedals are overkill. They are way too big and are distracting. Most people will not use the AT shifters and stay with the Automatic shift. I sold my RX7 and bought an '04 RX8 GT MT. It's great, but I'd rather have a 5 speed in it instead of the 6 speed.
#45
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The least expensive change (for the result), most likley to make a difference you can feel is a different rear end arrangement. It will reduce top end and hurt gas mileage to some degree because the engine will rev higher at a given speed. A super charger will also make a difference but there are potential risk factors for the longevity of the engine. Intakes, exhausts, easy flow converters etc. will not produce a significant improvement.
#46
Freedom Costs a Buck o' 5
Originally Posted by puch96
I am sorry for what I'm about to state here, but I think that the rx8's should only come in manual.....
#47
Originally Posted by puch96
I am sorry for what I'm about to state here, but I think that the rx8's should only come in manual.....
thats one thing I like about Honda is, that their best models are manuals only. eg RSX type S, S2000 etc
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Originally Posted by alfy28
Not downing any one with AT. But when i buy a sport car, I always go with MT. I guess when i think of sport cars, i guess i think of the excitment of shifting and the whole driving exp. but as for AT it doesnt matter if im driving a sport version or a regular old AT, they all feel the same, which is boring.
#50
Originally Posted by stickman
If you just want a better take-off and are not concerned about top end speed, put a different ratio rear-end in. That is about the only thing that will improve the launch in a way you can feel.
hey stickman do you know off the top of you head how much those goes for?