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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by scolon
Sorry to go off topic but I feel like calling out monchie. I don't have a high post count because most of the time the info I have questions to is already out there (search+read>getting flamed). Anyways I've noticed a trend with monchie. he posts bs that I even think is ridiculous and then he gets criticized for it. Honestly monchie if you'd learn anything you'd just be quiet and learn to read. If you can't do that then I suggest selling your 8 and buying a civic. At least your ricer knowledge will be welcomed on those forums.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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Monchie is a necessary evil for rx8club. A lot of members would look stupid without him posting his crazy crap.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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We criticize him for the sole purpose of reading his comments. We know that it is stupid to do so since he won't understand but indeed feel important and continue in his path of stupidity.
You have to have fun sometimes!
Lol I know what you mean. I guess everyone needs a village idiot.

So op all the suggestion u have gotten thus far are good. The information is out there. You just have to be willing to search for.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by scolon
Sorry to go off topic but I feel like calling out monchie. I don't have a high post count because most of the time the info I have questions to is already out there (search+read>getting flamed). Anyways I've noticed a trend with monchie. he posts bs that I even think is ridiculous and then he gets criticized for it. Honestly monchie if you'd learn anything you'd just be quiet and learn to read. If you can't do that then I suggest selling your 8 and buying a civic. At least your ricer knowledge will be welcomed on those forums.
+1

His post count goes up hundreds each week, and, as usual, zero are useful.





He deserves what he gets
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Miller
T.rx8 & Stealth = idiots.
obviously im not going to lower my car and put a body kit on it. im not completely stupid. you two really missed the point of this.
whoa whoa whoa, back up a minute. Did you seriously just insult a Senior Moderator?

obviously someone did not read the rules...


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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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For the first $1,000 ($1,100 really) in mods, I highly highly highly suggest this: http://www.skipbarber.com/mazdadriving.asp

Guaranteed for life, will never break down or wear out. Can be transferred from car to car free of charge, may save your life or the life of someone else, and race proven results.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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C'mon, give cut him a little slack, Monchie may like a lowered vehicle, I sure do, it does give you a lower CG , looks good, and cheap to do . And, the OP did ask for suggestions .
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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Actually, while lowering the car DOES lower the center of gravity, the stock height wasn't an accident. The race teams have proven that it's the best height for the suspension geometry. You lose more lowering it than you gain by a lower center of gravity.

And lets be honest, it's center of gravity is already ridiculously low.




And Monchie cut his springs to lower the car, which is about the worst possible way to do it, rendering his personal opinion worthless in this topic.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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i like how Mr Miller decided that we look like idiots for critisizeing his addition to the noob "what should i do/ i want a turboz/ im gonna drift" thread list
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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We were idiots to think he has enough intelligence to comprehend the initial message, that he still doesn't is no surprise. Hindsight being 20/20 and all ...
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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If you like a sports car to look like a four wheel drive, with almost 2" of space between the tyre and guard , that's cool , I don't , The competition 8's I have seen , albeit on the net or TV ,don't look stock height .
I didnt know Mr Miller was going to race his car , so, Mr Miller , you best not lower it to improve it's aesthetics , according to riwwp , you won't be able to race it successfully .
Buy a decent set of tyres and drive it like you stole it , on a closed circuit of course .
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Question what should i do to my car?

i pretty much have a stock 8. i have subs and all but other than spoiler and window tint. what should i do first?
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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How are we supposed to answer that? What do you want to do?

How up to date are you on general maintenance?
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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You should read the stickies on this site. Start here: https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 11:47 PM
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well im looking for performance upgrades, i want to make my car faster and dont really know what worthy upgrades to start with. i dont have money for a turbo so thats not an option
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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Its not going to get (noticiably) faster without going FI, thats just the cold hard truth. If that was really what you were looking for, you bought the wrong car. Try and focus on what the RX-8 is good at and you'll have more fun.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by scolon
Sorry to go off topic but I feel like calling out monchie. I don't have a high post count because most of the time the info I have questions to is already out there (search+read>getting flamed). Anyways I've noticed a trend with monchie. he posts bs that I even think is ridiculous and then he gets criticized for it. Honestly monchie if you'd learn anything you'd just be quiet and learn to read. If you can't do that then I suggest selling your 8 and buying a civic. At least your ricer knowledge will be welcomed on those forums.

I appreciate your concern. I will really look into that and probably trade my rx8 to a ricer civic with turbo, supercharger, microchip, fart exhaust, chopped springs, chrome rims, very high spoiler, and a v-tec sticker (will add 1 hp to the wheels), then i'll be looking at my side mirrors looking at your stock height rx8, and yelling..."see you later sucka"!
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by CRO8TIA
C'mon, give cut him a little slack, Monchie may like a lowered vehicle, I sure do, it does give you a lower CG , looks good, and cheap to do . And, the OP did ask for suggestions .

That's right.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by CRO8TIA
C'mon, give cut him a little slack, Monchie may like a lowered vehicle, I sure do, it does give you a lower CG , looks good, and cheap to do . And, the OP did ask for suggestions .
cept he cut the springs to lower his car and thought that was a good idea.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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Wow! lets see how much stupid we can fit in this thread
driver modification is your answer
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 07:49 AM
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Public complaints about other members are personal attacks. And therefor, are against RX8Club Rules of Conduct.
If any member has a problem with another member, put them in your Ignore List (User CP) and you won't have to see their posts again. Unless they are quoted that is.

I have a feeling people are posting here to inflate their post count. If this was moved to The Lounge, most of these posts wouldn't exist.
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 07:55 AM
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people! stop quoting monchie!
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by slvrstreak
people! stop quoting monchie!

Haters gonna hate, but i'm just posting my own opinion about the thread...that's all
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 01:20 AM
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<<<<<<Goes to find said Ignore List haha
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 01:56 AM
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