Need Help for RACE CAR
08-12-2009, 12:56 PM
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Need Help for RACE CAR
Hi every one firts of all sorry for my english im french.
Ok i need help for built Mazda RX8 in RACE CAR for serious AutoX.
First one my car is stripped i take off all my interior except dash but the rest is all gone.
I have Roll Cage: Autopower 6 point+net i have seat Kirkey 53 series full containment laybac and 6 point harness and i have Bell helmet and hans device security is ok.
Handling
Suspension i have coil over Tein ultimate spec circuit master super racing whit AutoExE 4 point strut bar front and rear and under bracing whit AP sway bar whit end links i need to know is it beeter if i put JIC rear camber arms or not.
Brake i need help here
I have nothing right now but i look for 2 pieces rotor very good brand racing application and racing pads ,SS lines and high temp oil.I will stay whit my OEM caliper because i look for 17 inch weels.Please if you have comments on good brand name brake parts may proof in racing please tell me about it.
Engine
Under the hood hp is ok cooling is ok too but i need help for best combo racing flyweel and clutch kit.
Transmision
I have OEM 6 speed i know is ok for 280-300 hp but for racing the OEM one is it ok because in racing were are shift and downsift alot is it possible too change gears for more stonger and i see here in forum some poeple talk 4.77 gear is it good for racing or only for street.
Exterior
I will put all Carbon parts if i can for lightweight.
I need help on Weels i will go whit 17 inch for lightweight and for tire because in 18 inch alot of tire compagnies do not built slick tire in this size thats why i will go on 17 inch.Do you have brand on good light and strong weels for racing.
For finish if i mist some kind of stuffs please tell me.
Thx Kev
Ok i need help for built Mazda RX8 in RACE CAR for serious AutoX.
First one my car is stripped i take off all my interior except dash but the rest is all gone.
I have Roll Cage: Autopower 6 point+net i have seat Kirkey 53 series full containment laybac and 6 point harness and i have Bell helmet and hans device security is ok.
Handling
Suspension i have coil over Tein ultimate spec circuit master super racing whit AutoExE 4 point strut bar front and rear and under bracing whit AP sway bar whit end links i need to know is it beeter if i put JIC rear camber arms or not.
Brake i need help here
I have nothing right now but i look for 2 pieces rotor very good brand racing application and racing pads ,SS lines and high temp oil.I will stay whit my OEM caliper because i look for 17 inch weels.Please if you have comments on good brand name brake parts may proof in racing please tell me about it.
Engine
Under the hood hp is ok cooling is ok too but i need help for best combo racing flyweel and clutch kit.
Transmision
I have OEM 6 speed i know is ok for 280-300 hp but for racing the OEM one is it ok because in racing were are shift and downsift alot is it possible too change gears for more stonger and i see here in forum some poeple talk 4.77 gear is it good for racing or only for street.
Exterior
I will put all Carbon parts if i can for lightweight.
I need help on Weels i will go whit 17 inch for lightweight and for tire because in 18 inch alot of tire compagnies do not built slick tire in this size thats why i will go on 17 inch.Do you have brand on good light and strong weels for racing.
For finish if i mist some kind of stuffs please tell me.
Thx Kev
08-12-2009, 01:10 PM
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As for the brakes, I recommend Racing Brake 2-piece rotors, and Cobalt XR-2/GTS pads combo.
For the trans, you could always upgrade to the new 09 trans
Wheels, the lighter the better, how big a tire are you wanting to run? 17's are good, there are a lot of guys here running 17's for race. I also recommend Hoosier KONI tires.
For the trans, you could always upgrade to the new 09 trans
Wheels, the lighter the better, how big a tire are you wanting to run? 17's are good, there are a lot of guys here running 17's for race. I also recommend Hoosier KONI tires.
08-12-2009, 02:33 PM
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As for the brakes, I recommend Racing Brake 2-piece rotors, and Cobalt XR-2/GTS pads combo.
For the trans, you could always upgrade to the new 09 trans
Wheels, the lighter the better, how big a tire are you wanting to run? 17's are good, there are a lot of guys here running 17's for race. I also recommend Hoosier KONI tires.
For the trans, you could always upgrade to the new 09 trans
Wheels, the lighter the better, how big a tire are you wanting to run? 17's are good, there are a lot of guys here running 17's for race. I also recommend Hoosier KONI tires.
For Trans what do i need for upgrade? or 09 complet trans??
I dont know for the size i will runing witch size you recommend me??
08-12-2009, 10:10 PM
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You recommend hoosier koni tires for autox? I would consider something much softer.
This is not directed at I8U, just a question: why do people get the bigger brakes when they get the 2 piece? Seems the advantage comes from losing some weight, not fade resistance. The stock sport size rotors seem like they will never fade to me.
This is not directed at I8U, just a question: why do people get the bigger brakes when they get the 2 piece? Seems the advantage comes from losing some weight, not fade resistance. The stock sport size rotors seem like they will never fade to me.
As for the brakes, I recommend Racing Brake 2-piece rotors, and Cobalt XR-2/GTS pads combo.
For the trans, you could always upgrade to the new 09 trans
Wheels, the lighter the better, how big a tire are you wanting to run? 17's are good, there are a lot of guys here running 17's for race. I also recommend Hoosier KONI tires.
For the trans, you could always upgrade to the new 09 trans
Wheels, the lighter the better, how big a tire are you wanting to run? 17's are good, there are a lot of guys here running 17's for race. I also recommend Hoosier KONI tires.
08-13-2009, 12:10 AM
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Hoosier Koni's are good...R6's are nice too, hell even Toyo R888s would be nice. My point was a good r compound.
Also, I never said anything about getting bigger brakes, I said look at the 2 piece rotors from RB, their rotors are the same size as the stock sport rotors on our car, 12.7".
Also, I never said anything about getting bigger brakes, I said look at the 2 piece rotors from RB, their rotors are the same size as the stock sport rotors on our car, 12.7".
08-13-2009, 11:09 AM
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You recommend hoosier koni tires for autox? I would consider something much softer.
This is not directed at I8U, just a question: why do people get the bigger brakes when they get the 2 piece? Seems the advantage comes from losing some weight, not fade resistance. The stock sport size rotors seem like they will never fade to me.
This is not directed at I8U, just a question: why do people get the bigger brakes when they get the 2 piece? Seems the advantage comes from losing some weight, not fade resistance. The stock sport size rotors seem like they will never fade to me.
08-14-2009, 11:26 AM
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To the original post, I understand the benefits of the 2 piece rotors, just not the larger diameter ones that are offered by some companies. Is it just looks? Can you actually get brake fade on an autox with an rx8? I have never autocrossed, but really? I use motul 600 and dtc 60's, and have not experienced it.
One thing I noticed about companies making the 2 piece rotors, they offer stock sizes but only slotted, drilled, or both. In my class that is not allowed unless it was factory stock that way. This is forcing me to have my 2 piece rotors custom made. I called racing brake and 2 other companies to ask if they could get me the rotors I need to match there hats and they said no. In the end I don't think it will cost any more, so no big deal.
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When I do my next fluid flush I gonna re-fill with Motul 600. I looking at upgrading to some dimpled/slotted 1-piece rotors if the Racing Brake open slotted 1-piece never make it to market.
I run in STU mostly, in a local sports car club. They stay very close to SCCA rules and classification...there really isn't a lot of competition in STU/street tire. I ran B-stock for a couple events before they realized my tire size was way more than allowed. They never took my wins away from those events though. I really want to get this thing paid off so I can turn it into a full-on track car and finally buy the M3 or M6 I've been wanting.
I run in STU mostly, in a local sports car club. They stay very close to SCCA rules and classification...there really isn't a lot of competition in STU/street tire. I ran B-stock for a couple events before they realized my tire size was way more than allowed. They never took my wins away from those events though. I really want to get this thing paid off so I can turn it into a full-on track car and finally buy the M3 or M6 I've been wanting.
08-15-2009, 12:56 AM
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When I do my next fluid flush I gonna re-fill with Motul 600. I looking at upgrading to some dimpled/slotted 1-piece rotors if the Racing Brake open slotted 1-piece never make it to market.
I run in STU mostly, in a local sports car club. They stay very close to SCCA rules and classification...there really isn't a lot of competition in STU/street tire. I ran B-stock for a couple events before they realized my tire size was way more than allowed. They never took my wins away from those events though. I really want to get this thing paid off so I can turn it into a full-on track car and finally buy the M3 or M6 I've been wanting.
I run in STU mostly, in a local sports car club. They stay very close to SCCA rules and classification...there really isn't a lot of competition in STU/street tire. I ran B-stock for a couple events before they realized my tire size was way more than allowed. They never took my wins away from those events though. I really want to get this thing paid off so I can turn it into a full-on track car and finally buy the M3 or M6 I've been wanting.
08-15-2009, 08:34 AM
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17x9 RPF1's are your best bang for the buck lightweight wheel at under 15.9lbs. It's what I rock at the track.
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When in October? I'll be deep into LE training and getting things setup for the Grand-Am event at VIR.
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08-16-2009, 11:19 PM
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and i am in the same boat as peppy.. i have the new gsr pads i think they call them that now.. they are the same as the gts i think. i do know they replaced them.
no issues at all. but i am not on r compounds! interested in a private track day near birmingham? send me a pm if you are.
and peppy, you know what that event is. you should be on the list this time..
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