Notices
RX-8 Discussion General discussion about the RX-8 that doesn't fit in one of the specialty forums.

Just a few questions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 08-05-2011, 11:51 AM
  #1  
Rotary Noob
Thread Starter
 
dirkyd3rk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Houston
Posts: 218
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
TX Just a few questions

So I spent some time and read this https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/ and it shed light on most of my own questions. However I do have 4 more I want to ask and I would appreciate some feedback from fellow owners.

1st question: Thoughts on cat deletion. Im interested in a midpipe and removing my cat. I do understand (based on what i read around here) that cat deletion can really help with keeping your renesis healthy. How does that come into play with emissions etc? I want to run without my cat do you have suggestions? I still have stock exhaust do i need aftermarket to apply this? I also have a k&N typhoon (which im selling to a friend then buying a RevI rb cai).

2nd Question: Thoughts on grounding; I saw this on ebay idk why it says "performance chip" but it seems to be a grounding kit aka voltage stabilizer. I want to buy this now and installation seems easy enough. I figured this would help with low idle issues etc. It claims to help with voltage and engine kink over does this seem worth it? http://goo.gl/Lo0Nw

3rd question: I understand wheel spacers move your rim outwards and i see that term thrown around here alot; do i really need them? Are they just for looks? My previous pair of tires seemed to stick out a bit more at the back but the new ones seem to be closer. Cant really explain it but im guessing spacers will fix that issue right lol?

4th Question: Last and final question for you guys! My A/C does this weird thing where when i put it on cold it blows hot air; I have to turn it off then back on and the air comes out ice cold. Its really weird. If i turn the dial all the way to the left it will blow hot, and it i turn all the way to right it blows cold. This issue doesnt happen all the time just occasionally. Could this be related to the missing undertray i have on the drivers side (left)? I believe it happens in hot temps only.

Thanks in advance to anyone that responds, just give me your opinion, suggestions or tell me what you use! I'd like to hear.

~dirk

Last edited by dirkyd3rk; 08-05-2011 at 11:53 AM.
Old 08-05-2011, 11:54 AM
  #2  
SARX Legend
iTrader: (46)
 
9krpmrx8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 33,784
Received 452 Likes on 366 Posts
5th Question:

Why don't you use the search function? All of the answers you seek are easily found. No one wants to spoon feed you. And even if they do, are you going to just take their word for it?
Old 08-05-2011, 11:58 AM
  #3  
Rotary Noob
Thread Starter
 
dirkyd3rk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Houston
Posts: 218
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
5th Question:

Why don't you use the search function? All of the answers you seek are easily found. No one wants to spoon feed you. And even if they do, are you going to just take their word for it?
I did use the search function for most of it. Im not looking to be spoon fed just some opinions; and yes im open to suggestions and ill probably take their word as idk anything about cars. If i had found an answer to my questions i wouldn't have created a thread for the last 4 i needed answered. If you arent going to help keep your post to yourself. No need to be a dick buddy......
Old 08-05-2011, 12:12 PM
  #4  
Huge hole is huge
 
CyberPitz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Joplin, MO
Posts: 3,191
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by dirkyd3rk
So I spent some time and read this https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=202454 and it shed light on most of my own questions. However I do have 4 more I want to ask and I would appreciate some feedback from fellow owners.

1st question: Thoughts on cat deletion. Im interested in a midpipe and removing my cat. I do understand (based on what i read around here) that cat deletion can really help with keeping your renesis healthy. How does that come into play with emissions etc? I want to run without my cat do you have suggestions? I still have stock exhaust do i need aftermarket to apply this? I also have a k&N typhoon (which im selling to a friend then buying a RevI rb cai).

2nd Question: Thoughts on grounding; I saw this on ebay idk why it says "performance chip" but it seems to be a grounding kit aka voltage stabilizer. I want to buy this now and installation seems easy enough. I figured this would help with low idle issues etc. It claims to help with voltage and engine kink over does this seem worth it? http://goo.gl/Lo0Nw

3rd question: I understand wheel spacers move your rim outwards and i see that term thrown around here alot; do i really need them? Are they just for looks? My previous pair of tires seemed to stick out a bit more at the back but the new ones seem to be closer. Cant really explain it but im guessing spacers will fix that issue right lol?

4th Question: Last and final question for you guys! My A/C does this weird thing where when i put it on cold it blows hot air; I have to turn it off then back on and the air comes out ice cold. Its really weird. If i turn the dial all the way to the left it will blow hot, and it i turn all the way to right it blows cold. This issue doesnt happen all the time just occasionally. Could this be related to the missing undertray i have on the drivers side (left)? I believe it happens in hot temps only.

Thanks in advance to anyone that responds, just give me your opinion, suggestions or tell me what you use! I'd like to hear.

~dirk
1.) Midpipes are cool and all, but you will not pass any form of emissions for obvious reasons. Some midpipes fit stock catbacks.

2.) I'm not even going to warrant the chip discussion much thought besides "No."

3.) You don't need spacers, unless you have some crazy weird sized rim....stock rims work fine.

4.) https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ght=A%2FC+****
Old 08-05-2011, 12:22 PM
  #5  
Rotary Noob
Thread Starter
 
dirkyd3rk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Houston
Posts: 218
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by CyberPitz
1.) Midpipes are cool and all, but you will not pass any form of emissions for obvious reasons. Some midpipes fit stock catbacks.

2.) I'm not even going to warrant the chip discussion much thought besides "No."

3.) You don't need spacers, unless you have some crazy weird sized rim....stock rims work fine.

4.) https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ght=A%2FC+****
Simple and str8 to the point. The last one just told me I need a new heater control unit. Should be under warranty. Thanks!!!!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Evan Gray
Series I Trouble Shooting
4
11-24-2015 01:00 AM
nferguson88
RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted
1
10-06-2015 12:45 PM
urbanvoodoo
RX-8 Discussion
2
09-30-2015 12:41 AM
pjwermuth
RX-8 Discussion
5
09-28-2015 11:36 PM
kody59
RX-8 Discussion
3
09-28-2015 03:43 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Just a few questions



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:58 PM.