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Old 10-27-2008, 02:32 AM
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In the Market for an RX8

Hi there,

Im new to the RX8 forum and purposely joined to have your guys help with buying my RX8. Story is mom is getting a MX9 so im going to get a deal hopefully on a RX8 when she buys hers.

(Year 04-05 models)
Questions are:

What is the car like stock? How fast can it go?

Is the exhaust system good? Or is replacing it with a better set worth it?

Does adding a turbo make you cry with joy?

Does adding a new CPU chip offer alot of performance upgrade?

Does adding a air intake system like a Cold Air Intake add alot of Ummfff?

Would really appreciate your help and suggestions :D
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Originally Posted by StyleRide
Hi there,

Im new to the RX8 forum and purposely joined to have your guys help with buying my RX8. Story is mom is getting a MX9 so im going to get a deal hopefully on a RX8 when she buys hers.

(Year 04-05 models)
Questions are:

What is the car like stock? How fast can it go?

Is the exhaust system good? Or is replacing it with a better set worth it?

Does adding a turbo make you cry with joy?

Does adding a new CPU chip offer alot of performance upgrade?

Does adding a air intake system like a Cold Air Intake add alot of Ummfff?

Would really appreciate your help and suggestions :D
i would read through the faq section..

beers
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Try a little ............ searching .........
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answer to all is YES
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Originally Posted by StyleRide
Hi there,

Im new to the RX8 forum and purposely joined to have your guys help with buying my RX8. Story is mom is getting a MX9 so im going to get a deal hopefully on a RX8 when she buys hers.

(Year 04-05 models)
Questions are:

What is the car like stock? How fast can it go?

Is the exhaust system good? Or is replacing it with a better set worth it?

Does adding a turbo make you cry with joy?

Does adding a new CPU chip offer alot of performance upgrade?

Does adding a air intake system like a Cold Air Intake add alot of Ummfff?

Would really appreciate your help and suggestions :D
1. 0-60mph 5.9 sec. top speed 148
2. Don't waste your money unless you just want to **** off the neighbors with a fart can and 2hp gain.
3. If you have 7k to spare, YES. However, the car is plenty fast stock.
4 .Are you talking about Ebay chips? If you are, you're stupid.
5. Does it ever?

If speed and torque is what you're looking for, this isn't the car for you. Let alone the gas cost.
btw, search is your friend.

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Originally Posted by StyleRide
Hi there,

Im new to the RX8 forum and purposely joined to have your guys help with buying my RX8. Story is mom is getting a MX9 so im going to get a deal hopefully on a RX8 when she buys hers.

(Year 04-05 models)
Questions are:

What is the car like stock? How fast can it go?

Is the exhaust system good? Or is replacing it with a better set worth it?

Does adding a turbo make you cry with joy?

Does adding a new CPU chip offer alot of performance upgrade?

Does adding a air intake system like a Cold Air Intake add alot of Ummfff?

Would really appreciate your help and suggestions :D
WOW, Most of those questions could have been answered by a simple search through the latest motor trend magazine or on a website like modern racer or in our FAQ section.

Not trying to be an *** but c'mon man, search.
Old 10-27-2008, 12:27 PM
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actually top speed is 149mph ....

and i LOLed at the ummfff!!!!
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Originally Posted by dozer
actually top speed is 149mph ....

and i LOLed at the ummfff!!!!
haha 1mph difference.
and i heard the 09s' top speed is 146mph

+1 at LOLed at the ummfff
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I want some ummfff.
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i beg to differ on that top speed. top of 5th is 147mph.

where will 6th gear go?
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top speed = 5th gear. Not enough "ummfff" in 6th to get any higher speed
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mx9? must be a spambot.
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Originally Posted by delhi
mx9? must be a spambot.
no, its their new crossover!!! Its a mix between an MX5 and a CX9, Its a Miata that seats 9.
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Originally Posted by Renesis07
no, its their new crossover!!! Its a mix between an MX5 and a CX9, Its a Miata that seats 9.
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Upgrading the exhaust can help. I got about 10 ummffs from a midpipe alone.
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I dont like recieving ummmfffss.
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Test drive is the best solution.

The Access Port software upgrade is fantastic.
Old 10-27-2008, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Renesis07
no, its their new crossover!!! Its a mix between an MX5 and a CX9, Its a Miata that seats 9.
Its like the Top Gear convertable limo... who says a limo can't be sporty??
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Why do we even bother replying to these threads anymore?

Use some common sense. Search.

I wish that there was a way to block all the IS THE RX8 FAST?! or RX8 OR 350Z?@!! threads.
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Wink Ill help you before u get flamed


  1. Only things u will need for ur RX8...Lightweight JWL certified wheels. volks/enkei/rays/advans/5zigen
  2. Supercat or Hi flow cat. Race pipe, exhaust (RACINGBEAT,HKS,TURBOXS.BORLA)
  3. Cold Air Intake (AEM,MAZDASPEED,) or a short ram intake (K&N,INJEN,HKS,SR MOTORSPORTS, RACING BEAT REVI RAM INTAKE) with the RACING BEAT DUCT.
  4. COBB ACCESSPORT
  5. BLACK HALO RACING IGNITION UPGRADE
  6. A.S.S SHORT SHIFTER? lol? whats it again
  7. HAWK brake Pads.
  8. Coil Over suspension
  9. sway bars, end links, cross bars, strut bars,
  10. you should be good to go!
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Originally Posted by ZumnRx8

  1. Only things u will need for ur RX8...Lightweight JWL certified wheels. volks/enkei/rays/advans/5zigen
  2. Supercat or Hi flow cat. Race pipe, exhaust (RACINGBEAT,HKS,TURBOXS.BORLA)
  3. Cold Air Intake (AEM,MAZDASPEED,) or a short ram intake (K&N,INJEN,HKS,SR MOTORSPORTS, RACING BEAT REVI RAM INTAKE) with the RACING BEAT DUCT.
  4. COBB ACCESSPORT
  5. BLACK HALO RACING IGNITION UPGRADE
  6. A.S.S SHORT SHIFTER? lol? whats it again
  7. HAWK brake Pads.
  8. Coil Over suspension
  9. sway bars, end links, cross bars, strut bars,
  10. you should be good to go!
I think he already got flamed
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