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Old 05-25-2008, 09:08 PM
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I just purchased a 2004 rx8..what mods would you guys suggest..
what mods are good for the rx8... I am still learning about this car and would love some input...for speed and drivability...cost effective
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Old 05-25-2008, 09:39 PM
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there are no mods that will get you a real gain unless you go FI. save your money and take some driving lessons. sounds like you are going to need them
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I am getting tint this week... i don't know if you call that a mod but it is a good place to start.
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start by joining ur local autocross club. and start there. you will soon realize what you need and don't need.
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i just got a 04 aswell

so far i have done :

oil change
engine air filter
cabin air filter
trans fluid change
diff fluid change
clay bar and wax

i have on order spark plugs, plug wires, coils, brake fluid, and a set of tyres

you should do all this just so you know your maintainance is up to date.
save the mods for next summer
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Get the AFE short shifter
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Originally Posted by RXallan
i just got a 04 aswell

so far i have done :

oil change
engine air filter
cabin air filter
trans fluid change
diff fluid change
clay bar and wax

i have on order spark plugs, plug wires, coils, brake fluid, and a set of tyres

you should do all this just so you know your maintainance is up to date.
save the mods for next summer
Nice! Glad to see its not only me that goes maintenance crazy
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Old 05-26-2008, 08:06 AM
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thanks everyone....the maint sounds like a good start....did a few things.....how does everyone feel about adding a turbo...So far I love the car .Just getting use to the hott,dry weather here in Texas...I just moved here from Hawaii.. well I will keep looking for your input ... thanks..
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Originally Posted by RyanX-8
I am getting tint this week... i don't know if you call that a mod but it is a good place to start.
Can anyone recommend tinters in central Maryland (Laurel/Columbia)?
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this is one of the most repeated threads on the forum. There are dozens of "what mods should I get" threads that appear each month.
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I also just bought ,5 mins ago, clear corners. They really do make the car look better.
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Skip past the 20b and just get a 26b.
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I vote for the 20B as well....
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Originally Posted by rglbegl
Get the AFE short shifter
+1. The stock shifter is good, but the AFE is so much better. The best cost effective mod you can do, IMO.
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Old 05-27-2008, 07:19 AM
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THANKS FOR THE INPUT,,does it matter what kind turbo...jdm/greedy...and the imo thats the pump right... and is it east to install...just checking .. even if so ... I still want to learn how.... thanks again....
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Originally Posted by jtaylor
THANKS FOR THE INPUT,,does it matter what kind turbo...jdm/greedy...and the imo thats the pump right... and is it east to install...just checking .. even if so ... I still want to learn how.... thanks again....
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