hello
my name is mina and i'm new on this board
i own a acura rsx
but my close friend is getting an rx-8 soon
and i was planning to get him a front strut bar for his "getting a new car" present
the thing is, i'm a honda fan so all i know is mugen and stuff
so i don't know what is a good brand for the rx-8
i would really appreciate it if you guys can suggest a good brand and post a pic of it
thanks

 

the 4 point stuts are good from autoexe. the mazdaspeed strut is pretty cool. but really any strut is fine, since most of it is for looks.

mazdaspeed: http://www.finishlineperformance.com...n&key=RX081045

 

ohh thanks =D

 

damnn... why are the strut bars so expensive for rx-8
it's like 250 for only the front

i got my mugen for 60 bucks new
lol

 

Get him some clear corners instead.

 

more advice would be appreciated
thanks

 

Clear sidemarkers are accepted anywhere: http://www.mazdaparts.com/CategoryPr...rior&offset=20

Gets rid of the amber corner lights on the fenders

or hook him up with some valve stem caps if you want something less expensive...

 

Here's a Greddy one for like $130.

http://www.mazdaparts.com/ProductDet...000-1112606399

 

Might as well get the rear strut bar before the front as it is non-existant. Front is stock.

 

Clear Corners are definitely the way to go

 

except the MS strut has a brake cylinder brace which lessens firewall flexing while hard braking. Very cool.

 

^ very true.

The MS strut brace, rear strut brace or in the same cost neighborhood... Racing Beat REVi intake... better yet... radiator and oil cooler screens. Both Racing Beat and Hymee Enhanced offer them. The prices should be more what you're looking for.

 

I don't see why you would get a strut brace for the front, at least not immediately. It already has one! I know that they aren't all created equal, but I don't think it would be first in my mind. A good rear roll bar would probably be first in my book, since the 8 has some roll issues stock.

 

Go MS or go home

 

Did you mean sway bar to lessen body roll or did you really mean roll bar to protect the occupants if the car rolls over?

I think the RX-8 has THE lowest roll potential for any stock car; I don't think the 8 has a real problem with roll, just with body lean in wicked tight cornering (which this car seems to make you want to do).

 

clear side markers are HUGE

 

The Radiator and oil cooer screen from Racing Beat are the best buy and a need modification.
http://www.racingbeat.com/

 

I agree. It may not be as "cool" as a strut bar, but certainly helps keep your A/C radiator and oil coolers free of damage.

 

I'm placing my vote for the Clear Corners. It's a MUST-HAVE modification and is much more affordable than the MS tower brace.