speed shifting... and launching - Page 3

Dec 26, 2007 | 03:25 PM

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speedshifting will result in a definite countershaft failure in a very short amount of time, sooner if you're on sticky race tires

Dec 26, 2007 | 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Judge Ito

Back in 2003 I ran 14 seconds all day with my Rx8. I even dialed the launch perfect. My best 60 foot mark was 1.9 using the bone stock wheels and tires. My shifting was flawless(near perfection) Once the car was dialed in. it was a fun car. BUT before I got the Rx8 to put down 1.9 60ft marks and mid 14 second runs. I destroyed 3 gearboxes, 2 3rd members(diff's) and 1 engine..(engine lost compression from my abuse).. the MORAL of my story.. not worth drag racing your Rx8. car was not really built for that. Car is to heavy and the drivetrain is to weak.. many years later. Mazda has done nothing to improve on the design. and I have done all kinds of research. Including talking to mazda's R&D

cheers and happy new year..

Wow, Judge Ito... I used to read his posts when I had my RX8 years ago.
He sure does know how to drive the hell out of an RX8. I think he posted the best time ever for a bone stock, so it's not a bad idea to listen to his advice.

At the same time, would like to see folks figure it out without destroying the car.

Dec 29, 2007 | 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chancejat

theyre not fragile there just not made for lots of torque or heavy abuse..........like high rpm launches

The gearbox is fragile - forks, synchros, gears themselves - yes they're not designed for a lot of torque or heavy abuse, but in general, they are known to be pretty weak.

Dec 29, 2007 | 03:27 PM

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Alright, by how many posts there are about the issue. I understand that the tranny and components are weak... What would I be able to do to "toughen" up the components so they are able to take moderate amounts of abuse? Which components to upgrade and how approx.

Dec 29, 2007 | 03:31 PM

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It will cost you around $3500/trans and then it will still break, just later rather than sooner

Dec 31, 2007 | 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ZooM3R

3 years ago I was going to have G-Force transmission make me a stronger input and output shaft, gears and some axles, but I decided not to race the Rx8 anymore.

Maybe if your serious about it, you could call Mike Long @ G-Force and talk to him about helping you beef up your drivetrain..

Dec 31, 2007 | 01:39 PM

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Woah, Judge Ito...

So, now that its not really competitive...

What did you do to your rx8 to get it in fighting condition(power wise)?

Dec 31, 2007 | 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by staticlag

Woah, Judge Ito...

So, now that its not really competitive...

What did you do to your rx8 to get it in fighting condition(power wise)?

that was a long time ago. not worth talking about it.. One thing I could tell u is, I ran second gen coils with no split on trailing and leading..
both spark plugs firing at the same time..

when it comes down to N/A the Rx8 has tons of hidden power.. just have to know what your looking for, as far as naturally aspirated. especially in the 5 and 6 ports..

Last edited by Judge Ito; Dec 31, 2007 at 09:44 PM.