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Old 03-03-2010, 04:06 PM
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Note that these parts/numbers are different for the RX-8. Use the above az a general guideline only. You may need a filter smaller in diameter than the AEM one.
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Old 03-03-2010, 04:09 PM
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can i be competitive in stx with my ghey 4at on dubz
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here are the completed pics of my midpipe. The welder said the davesport cat was a tad bigger than 3" but other than that no complaints from him. I'll have to get a exact weight of it when I get it in my hands. I should have it next week sometime.

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Old 03-03-2010, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
Note that these parts/numbers are different for the RX-8. Use the above az a general guideline only. You may need a filter smaller in diameter than the AEM one.
Thanks. Definitely makes sense that there'll be some differences between the MX-5 and RX-8 intakes.
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Old 03-03-2010, 06:20 PM
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Ahhh......

That's the whole intake thing everyone was talking about. Thank you for the reference. Seems very simple to turn my car into a STX car.
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Old 03-03-2010, 07:21 PM
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Starting with a 3" inlet size on the MX-5 while the RX-8 is 3.5"
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Old 03-04-2010, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by StuttgartRX8
The welder said the davesport cat was a tad bigger than 3" but other than that no complaints from him.
Yeah, when I bought mine, Dave told me it was something like 3.1" ID so I would need to get the pipe flared to fit. Upon receiving it, I measured it at closer to 3.25". I haven't gotten around to welding it yet, but I've been looking for a short piece of 3.25" x 0.120" tubing that I can slip on to transition. However, it looks like your welder just filled the gap. I guess I'll see what it looks like when I cut it apart. Yours looks great though!
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Old 03-05-2010, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by epikeddie
Oh wait.....I forgot to say that I have Progress Technology Sway Bars (F&R) w/ Agency Power endlinks all around.

Tires......going to get Dunlop Star Specs because I have a VERY cheap source for them. Wheels.....still a toss up.

I guess for the races I can always remove the SS kit. Takes me about 10 minutes now.....I got it down!
What's your source on the Star Specs? I want those tires too!
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Old 03-05-2010, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Kennetht638
it looks like your welder just filled the gap. I
My welder also had no problem making the transition. He never even brough it up as an issue.
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Old 03-05-2010, 12:01 PM
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Getting mine welded together on Monday, will have pics up when completed.
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I'm getting my RS-3's and RPF1's mounted up tomorrow. My season is finally starting in 2 weeks...

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Old 03-06-2010, 07:55 AM
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Looks awesome Team! What belts are you running? I'm sure they're not autozone special
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Old 03-07-2010, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by StuttgartRX8
I should have it next week sometime.
Curious as to the sound of this setup. It is exactly what I was planning, but have not completed yet. My dilemma is the resonator, as I have not purchased one yet.
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geez, no shocks still, car still not completed, haven't started packing for moving at the end of the month yet, spending almost every spare minute on/in/under the car
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geez, no shocks still, car still not completed, haven't started packing for moving at the end of the month yet, spending almost every spare minute on/in/under the car
Having a life is overrated
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Old 03-07-2010, 06:56 PM
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Having a life is overrated
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Worked on my car today. New spark plugs and a BHR ignition kit are now installed.

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Need to get my mid-pipe finished up next weekend and a few other adjustments and I'll be ready to roll!
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Originally Posted by StrokerAce
Having a life is overrated
I don't want a life, I just want to lay around all day Saturday catching up on my sleep and then race all day Sunday

just wrapped another 10 hour stint, it is getting closer ...


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Old 03-08-2010, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
just wrapped another 10 hour stint, it is getting closer ...
How many more "stints" do you have until the car is ready for some shake down events?
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Old 03-08-2010, 09:00 AM
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- finish battery mounting in trunk
- finish final detail work on seat installation
- purchase & install race harness/belts
- build intake box
- suspension work
- purchase & install LSD
- purchase and install tires
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Hey Team, what belts did you use? (must've missed my first post asking :P)
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They're just belts. Get a life, LOL
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Old 03-08-2010, 12:20 PM
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lol :P just asking. Was curious if the autozone special is decent enough.
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Pffft!

My belts are made from Carbon Fiber

None of that AutoZone crap!

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NAPA special

LSD ordered, what a trip ...
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