What are you tuning with? Any ignition dwell changes?
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
(Post 4840792)
What are you tuning with? Any ignition dwell changes?
OEM flash. I just ordered Mazda OEM coils (latest and greatest) and wires, and new NGK plugs. Let's see if that makes a difference. I've heard those coils have much improved longevity. |
Typically I recommend increasing dwell on the D585 style coils. However you’d likely be ok with factory dwell using the IGN-1A Mercury/AEM coils, though I’d still prefer to adjust it. The factory dwell table starts decreasing from around 5000 all the way to 9000. At max rpm it’s too low for most coils imo. OE coils are a fine option too. I recommend keeping a sparkplug style coil spark tester around and make it part of a regular maitenance check routine.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-...-wires-222641/ . |
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
(Post 4841081)
Typically I recommend increasing dwell on the D585 style coils. However you’d likely be ok with factory dwell using the IGN-1A Mercury/AEM coils, though I’d still prefer to adjust it. The factory dwell table starts decreasing from around 5000 all the way to 9000. At max rpm it’s too low for most coils imo. OE coils are a fine option too. I recommend keeping a sparkplug style coil spark tester around and make it part of a regular maitenance check routine.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-...-wires-222641/ . |
Summit Point Jefferson Circuit
Best Lap 1:22.46 Mods are the same as in my last post. Loki, there are three circuits at Summit Point we should differentiate between: Main Circuit, Shenandoah Circuit, Jefferson Circuit Thanks for your time in compiling this thread. |
I've been busy, but I went back to buttonwillow in the middle of october and broke my previous pb of 2:06.4 with a 2:04.1
here's the link to the video - was a little lazy so I didn't edit it haha Looking forward to breaking 1:50 at laguna next week! 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 Ohlins Road and Track Coilovers Hotchkis Front and Rear Sway Bar BHR Resonated Midpipe BHR Ignition Coils Racing Beat Catback Exhaust Mazdaspeed Cold Air Intake ACT Streetlite Flywheel ACT Street Clutch 17x9 +35 Enkei RPF1 Maxxis RC-1 255/40/17 Cobalt Friction XR2/XR3 Cynic Built Hood Vents |
Atlanta Motorsports Park (Dawsonville, GA)
Dry, ~45 degrees F 1:39.87 Stock suspension, unknown alignment, unknown (street) brake pads BHR catless midpipe Stock wheels, 215mm firestone indy 500 tires Full exterior and interior, including child seats, scissor jack, etc. |
Originally Posted by eyeguy
(Post 4846365)
Full exterior and interior, including child seats, scissor jack, etc.
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Originally Posted by rocketboi336
(Post 4843819)
I've been busy, but I went back to buttonwillow in the middle of october and broke my previous pb of 2:06.4 with a 2:04.1
here's the link to the video was a little lazy so I didn't edit it haha Looking forward to breaking 1:50 at laguna next week! I'm interested to hear how you got on at LS? That seems to be a "diva" track for me :-D |
Originally Posted by blu3dragon
(Post 4846480)
Haha, nice. I've arrived at the track with child seats installed a bunch of times. You didn't leave them in the paddock though?
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Originally Posted by blu3dragon
(Post 4846483)
Nice!
I'm interested to hear how you got on at LS? That seems to be a "diva" track for me :-D I got a 1:49.00 with my girlfriend in the car. I didn't get much seat time because my driver side wheel bearing went out after the first session. Luckily, skip's auto was able to ship the part down from Fremont in 3 hours, which allowed me to get back on the track for the last session. Lesson learned, bringing a spare bearing with me to my next track days. I'll be back there again with @pcs on 12/30 and 12/31! 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 Ohlins Road and Track Coilovers Hotchkis Front and Rear Sway Bar BHR Resonated Midpipe BHR Ignition Coils Racing Beat Catback Exhaust Mazdaspeed Cold Air Intake ACT Streetlite Flywheel ACT Street Clutch 17x9 +35 Enkei RPF1 Maxxis RC-1 255/40/17 Cobalt Friction XR2/XR3 |
Originally Posted by rocketboi336
(Post 4846581)
OH. Once again, it totally slipped my mind. Here's my fast lap from 11/25
I got a 1:49.00 with my girlfriend in the car. I didn't get much seat time because my driver side wheel bearing went out after the first session. Luckily, skip's auto was able to ship the part down from Fremont in 3 hours, which allowed me to get back on the track for the last session. Lesson learned, bringing a spare bearing with me to my next track days. I'll be back there again with @pcs on 12/30 and 12/31! Wish I could be there on the 30th and 31st now. I expect that will be a blast. I'm hoping to get a new transmission installed the same weekend, so I can be back on it in the new year :-) |
Originally Posted by blu3dragon
(Post 4846892)
Thanks for sharing, that's a good lap. Smooth and quick considering passenger and limited running.
Wish I could be there on the 30th and 31st now. I expect that will be a blast. I'm hoping to get a new transmission installed the same weekend, so I can be back on it in the new year :-) I got a lot of seat time without a passenger and got a new PB! 1:47.65! Unfortunately, I did not record that one in particular, but I recorded a very similar 1:47.70. |
Originally Posted by rocketboi336
(Post 4847547)
Thanks! This weekends was fun, although I was left stranded after the first day with a failed ignition coil (BHR coil too which surprised me).
I got a lot of seat time without a passenger and got a new PB! 1:47.65! Unfortunately, I did not record that one in particular, but I recorded a very similar 1:47.70. Did you have any problems with sound with the RB exhaust? I finished my transmission swap and took it for a test drive yesterday. Looking forward to getting some track time in now :-) |
He has the RB dual tip catback, with the BHR midpipe... no issues with sound...
I ran the RB single tip with the RB dual resonated one, no issues with sound. However, with the non-resonated midpipe last year, I didn't pass sound. have some updates, but need to dig them up, haha. I set a PB at Laguna, have an old buttonwillow time PB, and another at big willow, haha. Last weekend, I did: Chuckwalla CW - 2:08.30 - R3 on FCM coilovers, hawk HP+, 255/40/17 Nexen Nfera Sur4 on 17x9 RPF1, AEM intake, RB midpipe & catback |
I shaved off some additional time at Summit Point Main Circuit. Best time is now 1:22.98. Street car, 194WHP, 2919# with driver, coilovers, full interior, A/C, radio, no aero.
Hopefully this link works. https://www.serious-racing.com/p/KlfE.html |
i have a bunch of updates...
Summit Point Main - 1:22.95 Summit Point Shenandoah - 1:41.89 Summit Point Jefferson - 1:20.92 (SCCA TT2 track record) Dominion Raceway - 1:33.42 (NASA TTD track record) PittRace Full - 1:59.55 (NASA TTD track record) Watkins Glen - 2:17.60 VIR full - 2:10.96 194WHP, 2930# with driver, street driven, full interior, A/C heat radio, comfortable, using equivalent of fast 200TW tires (some were on slower street tires, some were on old slicks from 2015, etc... none of these were on fresh Hoosiers, cuz i'm cheap...) |
2 updates, Roebling Road
In the damp - Brandy (RIP) - 1:28.8 In the dry, cold day - Jessica - 1:26.9 Both Cars DD. Powertrix coil over and Progress bars. Jessica was with R888R : ))))) |
my personal best at Summit Point, 1:23.1, NASA ST/TT5 prep.
this video is not from that fastest session. |
I finally get to post something!
NOLA Motorsports Park Long (with the esses) - 2:05.82 Car is DSP autocross prepped, but was running street tires. First time running that track and also first HPDE event. Broke something the last session (axle or u joint I think) but happy the car performed the whole weekend! We experimented with the autocross style spoiler and it did in fact offer a lot of high speed stability (especially under braking) but we lost 7 mph on the front straight due to it. |
Was back at Sonoma a couple weeks ago. A little smokey, but it kept the temps down which made for some quick laps. New PB, although in a different RX-8 to my earlier times...
Sonoma (long) - 1:54.47 -- blu3dragon -- RX-8 S1, estimated at 185rwhp and 3000lbs w/driver. S2 transmission & Diff. Race seat, harness & roll bar. APR wing & DIY splitter, Fatcat coilovers, 5th day on Toyo RR 255/40/17 tires (and one is pretty much done now, the other 3 could do a 6th day). It was a good day, although I do feel like there is more time to be had out of my current setup :-) |
Originally Posted by 04Green
(Post 4875994)
2 updates, Roebling Road
In the damp - Brandy (RIP) - 1:28.8 In the dry, cold day - Jessica - 1:26.9 Both Cars DD. Powertrix coil over and Progress bars. Jessica was with R888R : ))))) tires? :) looked up my stuff last time i ran the rx8 at RR. i miss quoted you last time we chatted, 1:28.1 falken 615k. just for fun, rx8 is in time out. everyone was on Rcomps this day. the gti was on kumhos. still have that set? :) beers :beer: |
Couple of new times for me:
Thunderhill West CW (reverse) - 1:25.25 -- blu3dragon -- RX-8 S1, estimated at 185rwhp and 3000lbs w/driver. S2 transmission & Diff. Race seat, harness & roll bar. APR wing & DIY splitter, Fatcat coilovers, Toyo RA1 255/40/17 tires. Previously my rain tires. Now worn to slicks :-D Fun track, first time I've run it in reverse and I had a blast. Cool temps made for quick times, but also challenging since it was wet in the morning. Video below. I didn't get video for the laps in the regular direction. |
Went a little faster on TH West CCW (normal direction)
Thunderhill West - 1:25.47 -- blu3dragon -- RX-8 S1, estimated at 185rwhp and 3000lbs w/driver. S2 transmission & Diff. Race seat, harness & roll bar. APR wing & DIY splitter, Fatcat coilovers, xxth day on Toyo RA1 255/40/17 tires. (I need to count the days on these tires, but they are pretty much done). Thunderhill 5 mile with bypass - 3:19.570 -- blu3dragon -- RX-8 S1, estimated at 185rwhp and 3000lbs w/driver. S2 transmission & Diff. Race seat, harness & roll bar. APR wing & DIY splitter, Fatcat coilovers, 1st day on Toyo RR 255/40/17 tires. (There's still more time for me to find here, it's hard to put a full lap together) |
my first time at Mid Ohio this past weekend. getting some seat time in preparation for NASA national event later this year. my best was 1:40.2, was done on the second session of the day, when track condition and tires were the best. i drove better later in the day after learning the track some more but track condition got worse.
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