I jusr bought a stock 2005 RX8 and am trying to figure out wat the first step should be......theres so much out there and was wondering what was good and what was bad

 

nitros. j/k.

exhaust, CAI possibly some rims and coilovers?

 

AFE Short shifter!!!!!
By far the best mod I have ever done to any car.

 

short shifter really makes the car shift a ton better, though the 1st mod i recommend is attending 1 autox event. you will know from there.

 

AFE Short Shifter
RB sway bars & end links

 

whats your cars purpose and your budget? Are you looking to increase power, handling, looks, or just kinda all of the above?

 

If you're looking for a mod you feel then I would agree on the AFE / RP Short Shifter. http://www.axialflow.com/products.htm it's at the bottom of the page

If you're looking for a cosmetic enhancement I would suggest clear corners.


You can check out my garage to see some of the mods I've done.

 

A kilowatt class assault stereo.

 

Welcome and congrats.

 

well of course i would like to increase power even full economy because no matter how hard i try i just cant seem to get the 20-25 mpg. Im not really looking to very much cosmetic stuff. I dont really have a that limited of a budget

 

Don't waste your time trying to get some magic mpg number - just enjoy the car. As mentioned AFE short-throw shifter, also springs/sway bars, exhaust/intake to enhance the rotary's beautiful sound are all good starts.

 

Buy a Cob Access Port from mazda maniac or the used one in the for sale section https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/f-s-cobb-access-port-box-148194/

It will give you a little power, a little MPG improvment, better cooling and it inreases the OMP (oil metering pump) which will help the seals last longer. If you ever going FI you can get a custom tune instead of a stand alone. It was my last mod but I wish it was my first.

 

SHORT SHIFTER!!!!! once youve got it you wont be able to live without it

 

I honestly think it should go springs, intake, exhaust. save your money for repairs.

I saw springs first cause i could fit a small child in the wheel gap of my 8.

 

sway bars

 

Good tires, screens for the oil coolers, then short shifter

 

i'd say springs and short shifter. intake and exhaust won't give you any hp gains at all. just change the sound.

 

go to a track day, learn how to drive, and learn the car.

 

zoom zoom brake light decal!



And then short shifter..

 

get a catback exhaust with a nice sound - not much hp wise but it really enhances the feel of the car - especially when going through tunnels etc

 

...and eliminates the puny stock pea shooters coming out the back.

 

Strakes = 60+ hp and lowers your co-efficient of drag to negative numbers.

 

I personally don't think the first mod shoud be a mod at all. I fill the you should spend some money on getting the compression/vaccum checked then get a good engine cleaner. followed buy new plugs and possibly new coils after you've checked them. after that change every fluid in the car trans, diff, radiator, oil, and breakfluid wheather you think it needs it or not. Then possibly put it on a dyno to find out if your missing power. All this is likley to run you $600 but it's the best mod you will ever do IMHO. You will see more of an increase with a properly running and happy 8 than with any intake and exhaust.
Just my 2 cents.