^pfft - i came up with 5 different mod plans back at my old job. i actually scheduled dates as well with appointments and goals to reach. Mine was about 10k too - NOT INCLUDING FI.

I see you like racing beat....

no fluid upgrades or kit? WHERE'S TEH WHEELS!?

 

I just had my trans fluid re done at the dealership. If there is anything else that might need a fluid change I'm for that too, I just need to do some more research.

Wheels... ehh not a very big concern for me. I rather beef up the suspension and the engine a bit before getting some shinny rollies.

 

^we'll see

that's what they all say in the beginning. . .then we make our way out to the wheels and tires forums. . .

 

hahaha yeah. I mean idk its like MM Cobb AP in one hand then Wheels in the other Im like... ugh torn...

 

Yup, I kept telling myself I would get wheels because I loved the OEM's.
Then I discovered the Wheels / Tires subforum
A couple grand later.... yeah....

 

^ @ Jedi

At least you went with the AP first then the wheels

I'm going backwards got wheels now going back to the AP.

 

Im really picky about wheels and i can go through hours of books but it just a waste of time when you see altspace and his set of shoes..

https://www.rx8club.com/album.php?al...pictureid=6446

 

Yeah its hitting me hard...I have 4 grand but cant spend it until I get a better job. The mods run through my head all day...especially now that my elbow is fractured and Im out of work...all I can do is sit around on this forum and look at mods...aaaggghhhh the torture....

 

hmmmm - indeed his xt7's are nice.


is it odd that i remembered his wheels without the link??

 

^ true.. At least you got some mods to hold you buy. When I bought the car used the previous owner had 50% tint installed all the way around... so now its an extra $100 to remove and then apply darker tint for me.

 

Maybe some day we will all have a bank roll like him...

 

yeah I'm stuck on decidinign on lots

04rx8man's wanted/needed mod list

stock coils-120
plugs-80
midpipe-250 or so depending on which one i decide on if i ever can decide
Cobb-695
Mazdaspeed body kit-(too much money to think about including paint)
Tein springs-200

...that will do for now i suppose..till later tonight

 

I would probably go this route for wheels.

 

ughhh Atilla now you made me want wheels. WHY WHY?

 

Adam: those wheels are too small. Ev5's by Enkei right? there biggest size is 18x7.5

If you're gonna go enkei, go RPF1 or RP03. they come in better sizes and they weigh less than stock IIRC. (i know the rpf1's do at least)

p.s. - in regards to wanting wheels - don't worry, i have that effect on people - ask jedi

 

 

Damn I like those wheels too. Im not too much of a fan for the RPF1's or the RP03's.


Anyway I need to apply my new brake pads. Wondering if I should have my stock ones machined or just purchase new replacement rotors.

 

Just get them turned - if you don't track or autox (or hell, just drive aggressively)often you're not gonna see much benefit in getting aftermarket rotors other than a show factor.

They are nice tho...

not a fan of rpf1's or rp03's huh...sounds like you're gonna have to do some searching then to find your style

 

agreed.. yeah I told you I'm very picky about wheels. Do you know any other companies that make wheels similar to the Ev5's that will fit the 8 better?

 

your mod bug will be fed soon within 5 months.....a company that traditionally makes tanks and OEM parts, is moving to the aftermarket auto world....and they have developed ITB's with manifold for the rx8 for $425 and this is no BS...and for you internet search guru's, they make the ignition system for the ferarri enzo and the 430 scudaria. sorry i cant say much more.

 

adam, here's my infamous question "What's your price-range?"

 

how are these btw?

 

So...whats the best way to spend $4k on my 8?

 

^what are you looking to achieve? upgraded handles? upgraded style? upgraded power? or just a little bit in each category??

(go figure, i get really bored at work and think up ways on how to blow a couple grand every day )

 

Id say mostly style because I would go FI but I want to keep my warranty.