tmak26b

I am not listening? Let me see....

#1 Tires.....I had listed in post #1 to exclude that as I know what they can offer and I had said I want a fair comparison between all the cars I drove that had the same tires.

#2 ECU Tuning (I am on board with it. I was more curious as to who had tried it at the track and if the chip is better than the tune.)

#3 Tire size (Already went over that one and someone backed my thoughts about the 17")

#4 Suspension (I already said suspension is definitely an improvement area, but no one had said how much better coilovers are compare to a shock/sway combo. Once again, I want to see objective comparison if it is possible.

#5 Exhaust..... I heard it loud and clear, I responded by saying I can't run without a cat. I also said header/highflow cat/muffler would net no more than 5-10rwhp for $1200. No one disputed that.

#6 Driving....I never said I was the best driver, but how is it that I can set lap records and win TTs with other cars. Yet I struggle to find time in this? I agreed that I left a little bit of time out there, but it really isn't big enough to close a large gap. I also put up my datalog for all to see, if you can find 2-3 seconds, show it to me.

Am I missing something? Perhaps it's because I am typing on a cell phone, so certain things might be lost in translation. I don't agree with some people's opinion doesn't mean I am not listening. I am hoping they can find something to prove me wrong!

TopGear8

iTrader: (3)

Ever think that not everyone is going to be able to drive different cars at their full potential? Different cars have different handling characteristics...Therefore the RX8 might not be the right car for you.

Also, Compairing the same tire (R888) on different cars is not always a good thing. Take the R1R for example. The ST cars at Nationals love the R1Rs' but when Jason did his test, he mentioned that the weight of the RX8 is too much for the R1R's. There is a guy down in Georgia who has tracked a few times on the R888's and hates them on his RX8. Is it possible that the heavier cars...350z and Vette, are a better match for the R888's...Who knows.

cfm251

iTrader: (3)

I can think of some reeaaallyyyy cheap mods should not cost you more than $60 combined. might not be a huge bump in performance but they work.

1. DIY Stock intake box mod with 1 or 0 screens (free) + fhigh flow filter ($50)

2. DIY Throttle body bypass mod ($3) just need a fitting and clamps

3. DIY gut your catalytic converter a hammer and a metal pole is all you need($ a real man should have these things on stock)

4. JDM style hood lift for the cooling ram air effect ($5) spacers or washers is all you need. notice the crooked looking hood

fastlaneracing

4. And if a fire starts under the hood you will be grilled when the flames goes through the air ventilation intake.

miztic

..... so bring marshmellows ?

fastlaneracing

why bring them? you are going to be a huge marshmellow

cfm251

iTrader: (3)

mmmm marshmallows

ferg

5. throw a ice pack on your intake for cooling, CAI