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Old May 22, 2010 | 01:02 AM
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What is the best rpm to launch rx8? I've full veilside kit and 20-inch rims..
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Old May 22, 2010 | 01:10 AM
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What is the best rpm to launch rx8? I've full veilside kit and 20-inch rims..
I'm not sure what you mean, are you trying to drag race?
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Old May 22, 2010 | 01:36 AM
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Old May 22, 2010 | 02:05 AM
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yes, in drag race at wat rpm do u launch??
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Old May 22, 2010 | 02:11 AM
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I don't drag race my 8, that's not what I bought it for. Perhaps someone else could help more.
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Old May 22, 2010 | 03:43 AM
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You need smaller rims.
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Old May 22, 2010 | 04:59 AM
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Old May 22, 2010 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by rtjhe
What is the best rpm to launch rx8? I've full veilside kit and 20-inch rims..
Around 7k rpm
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Old May 22, 2010 | 05:55 AM
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wow ditch the 20" wheels bro ... **** yo
If you have a series I RX8 and can look at changing the final drive as well, replacing it with a series II final drive

I feather off the clutch around 5500 - 6000 without nitrous, with the juice on I drop it a 5500 and hang the **** on ..... first gear whips by with a 65 shot ... you gotta be ready to shift or you'll hit the fuel cutoff.

Failing all that ... entry level 370 coupe is less than a new RX8 R3 ... buy that.
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Old May 22, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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does the veilside kit give you more hp????????????
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Old May 22, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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Geez, Dude, relax. When was the last time you ate a steak?
MMmmmmm steak. I am down on my blood beef content. Booking trip to AZ right now!


Originally Posted by rev8
does the veilside kit give you more hp????????????
Noooo silly but duct tape does!!! Ask anyone that owns a snowmobile
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Old May 22, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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lol...dragrace//
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Old May 22, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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i wish i could give some good info but i cant seem to hook at even partial throttle feathering the gas through 1st and 2nd, wonder why?

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Old May 22, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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I am genuinely curious how the body kit and rims are relevant.

I would suggest you drop the go pedal, wait for the beep, pop the clutch, and watch all your friends congratulate you as the hero that you are.

Then again, you may have to patiently pick up all the pieces of your rear suspension that scattered about the track due to terminal wheel hop.
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Old May 22, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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^^^heh heh.

I actually forgot about the TC bit.

I have RB sways as well! That and better springs and dampeners definitely mute my wheel hop as well, but I can still get it sometimes.
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Old May 22, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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Vielside and 20s? Sweet! You ever take that thing over some sweet jumps?

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Old May 22, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Tires play a great role in wheel hop as well and give you lots of headaches.
Social profiling nowadays is too fun!
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Old May 22, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
My back end squats nice and stays there all the way through.....
I heard that about your backend ... puffter
lol
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Old May 23, 2010 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
My back end squats nice and stays there all the way through first gear with no wheelhop, nitrous or not, on asphalt or concrete. I guess I am just lucky.
that sound dirty!

btw, quick feather of the clutch at ~5k rpm was the ticket for me...

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