NASA HPDE - Road Atlanta March 19 & 20
A light fly will benefit slightly. The light weight makes your drivetrain more efficient. If you aren't planning other upgrades anytime soon a fly may not be a priority. On the other hand if you wanna start a party in the parking lot and take advantage of the free labor offer.....
CRH
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Ok, I have almost 700 miles now and yesterday I shifted at 8k RPM up to 4th gear. This car is FAST!!!!! Very deceiving though, it makes hardly any sound and no vibration. Who cares about torque when you have this AMAZiNG Renesis that Mazda's engineered.
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
I am serious about the flywheel swaps. The only tool I don't have, which I could easily purchase beforehand, is the pilot bearing puller. Every other tool I have in my box(even the big socket and 3/4" drive breaker bar) and can bring with me except for a large floor jack. Remember, I did my own fly and clutch in my driveway, on my back, and in the rain. If we got 4 or 5 guys helping out we could knock each one out in less than 2 hours. Get the keg and 'que involved, it may take a little longer. That would be a cool photostory for RX Tuner, wouldn't it? Kick the idea around and make sure each one of us would still have enough track time.
CRH
CRH
In a few more miles you'll be able to run it all the way up to 9K. When you do that you'll be even further amazed because you'll be staying in the power band the whole time. Like you said, the speed of the car is somewhat deceiving. That's for two reasons. One, as you know, Mazda has done a great job of isolating the drivetrain from the car so we don't feel all of the NVH like in so many other cars. Second, the Renesis has a very flat torque curve and that results in smooth acceleration. I had a chance to drive both the WRX and Evo8 recently and compared to the RX-8 they both felt like trucks. I don't care if those cars are a few tenths quicker, I'm keeping my RX-8.
CRH
CRH
Using the Zex Smart System we could also do that in about 90 minutes. Lemme know, I'll bring my Uni-Bit and 18v drill. I also have some grommets from work that fit the steel lines perfectly. If by "racks" you are referring to a lift, with that we could do the flys in about an hour each with a few hands. Just ask Ryan, aka "Broke Apex Seal".
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
Using the Zex Smart System we could also do that in about 90 minutes. Lemme know, I'll bring my Uni-Bit and 18v drill. I also have some grommets from work that fit the steel lines perfectly. If by "racks" you are referring to a lift, with that we could do the flys in about an hour each with a few hands. Just ask Ryan, aka "Broke Apex Seal".
CRH
CRH
yes I am referring to "lifts"
damn...now I need to go find the Zex Smart System......what the hell, it's just $.
CPH
Just so happens I have a flywheel from ACT on order. I was planning on getting this done at mazcare before the track day but if that money can be saved i will definitely upgrade your hotel room dude! There is about a 2 hr break inbetween sessions at the track and we have all night friday and saturday! Charlie may let us use the lifts if we ask.
Silvereight some dyno numbers on the forum show a 12-13lb wheel has a 8.8 hp increase in 1-2nd gear then approx 5hp gain for the rest. A big factor is responsiveness.
Man this is like Christmas!
Denny(olddragger)
Just so happens I have a flywheel from ACT on order. I was planning on getting this done at mazcare before the track day but if that money can be saved i will definitely upgrade your hotel room dude! There is about a 2 hr break inbetween sessions at the track and we have all night friday and saturday! Charlie may let us use the lifts if we ask.
Silvereight some dyno numbers on the forum show a 12-13lb wheel has a 8.8 hp increase in 1-2nd gear then approx 5hp gain for the rest. A big factor is responsiveness.
Man this is like Christmas!
Denny(olddragger)
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
The four tires fit? I hadn't yet tried to fit spares in the back seat but that is good news. Alright, just for the hell of it I'll bring the proper tools for flywheel swaps.
CRH
CRH
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Tim,
In response to the quality of the rx8. I have owned over 32 cars. This car so far has been solid. Not perfect but dang close. Sounds like the bug has bit you. You may as well go ahead dude! Use that tax rebate!
Denny (olddragger)
In response to the quality of the rx8. I have owned over 32 cars. This car so far has been solid. Not perfect but dang close. Sounds like the bug has bit you. You may as well go ahead dude! Use that tax rebate!
Denny (olddragger)
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Originally Posted by olddragger
Tim,
In response to the quality of the rx8. I have owned over 32 cars. This car so far has been solid. Not perfect but dang close. Sounds like the bug has bit you. You may as well go ahead dude! Use that tax rebate!
Denny (olddragger)
In response to the quality of the rx8. I have owned over 32 cars. This car so far has been solid. Not perfect but dang close. Sounds like the bug has bit you. You may as well go ahead dude! Use that tax rebate!
Denny (olddragger)
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Charles,
Dude, are you sure about doing this? If so, I will get my flywheel on order now. Should I go ahead & plan on replacing the clutch too, as I currently have 26,000 miles.
We certainly appreciate this opportunity.
Dude, are you sure about doing this? If so, I will get my flywheel on order now. Should I go ahead & plan on replacing the clutch too, as I currently have 26,000 miles.
We certainly appreciate this opportunity.
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$550 for a Zex System.... That would be a COOL install to see!
http://www.yakuzaracing.com/en-us/dept_139.html
http://www.yakuzaracing.com/en-us/dept_139.html
Yeah, I'm serious. The way I see it major swaps are fairly common in the pits of some serious racers. If we can all help each other and do this the Friday night before the races in a shop with lifts, that's what hot-rodding is all about. Besides, if we allow around 2 hours per swap that should be plenty. Line a couple cars up. I know it sounds crazy but, hey, I did it in my driveway 90% alone and the rest with my brother-in-law and I in the rain. Same with the nitrous. I'll begin preparing a step-by-step as a reminder. I've got 6 weeks to prepare it. Once you see how easy this is you'll understand where I am coming from. The turbo kit is a bit different, though. No superhero claims on my part for that one.
CRH
CRH
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
Yeah, I'm serious. The way I see it major swaps are fairly common in the pits of some serious racers. If we can all help each other and do this the Friday night before the races in a shop with lifts, that's what hot-rodding is all about. Besides, if we allow around 2 hours per swap that should be plenty. Line a couple cars up. I know it sounds crazy but, hey, I did it in my driveway 90% alone and the rest with my brother-in-law and I in the rain. Same with the nitrous. I'll begin preparing a step-by-step as a reminder. I've got 6 weeks to prepare it. Once you see how easy this is you'll understand where I am coming from. The turbo kit is a bit different, though. No superhero claims on my part for that one.
CRH
CRH
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okay boys and girls (no we haven't forgotten about you Pam)......we're talking like Charlie has okay'd the use of his racks (lifts), tools, etc.......shouldn't we ask? Not that I'm against working on my back, in the rain, with my friends...but hey, the extra tools and props sure help the process move faster........
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Originally Posted by rxeightr
OK Charles,
I'll be bringing my flywheel for a Friday night fitment.
Should we plan to change the clutch out at 26,000 miles also?
I'll be bringing my flywheel for a Friday night fitment.
Should we plan to change the clutch out at 26,000 miles also?
You guys hook up the spot where we can do the labor. I don't care if it is in the pits Saturday morning or someone's house or shop Friday night. Let's also limit it to 2-3 flywheels and maybe a nitrous kit. I'll need some sleep after driving down from Detroit. Let me know what we end up with and I'll plan accordingly.
After a planning session with my GReddy tuner-dude it looks real good for me to have the turbo/nitrous deal all operational and dyno tuned when R/A comes around. I'm looking at 7 psi with a 100 h.p. shot. At least, we'll see if we can get that far. The 55 will work great, that's for sure.
CRH
After a planning session with my GReddy tuner-dude it looks real good for me to have the turbo/nitrous deal all operational and dyno tuned when R/A comes around. I'm looking at 7 psi with a 100 h.p. shot. At least, we'll see if we can get that far. The 55 will work great, that's for sure.
CRH
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Originally Posted by legokcen
$550 for a Zex System.... That would be a COOL install to see!
http://www.yakuzaracing.com/en-us/dept_139.html
http://www.yakuzaracing.com/en-us/dept_139.html
http://tinyurl.com/3m4z6
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Is this list up to date?
Nabil
Phlash69
Pam
Tim Benton
Olddragger
Rxeightr
Legokcen
Charles R Hill
Rotaryred
Marietta8 - still on the fence.
SilverEight - official journalist and videographer
I'm putting together a database on the drivers who plan to attend so I can keep all of my text in one place when I start to edit the video. I will need for each of you to PM me the following info, just copy the form info between the dashed lines and paste into your PM. I will post this info on my personal website and we can update as needed. I will give you the URL when I have it ready and will not post info on the RX8club site or anywhere else.
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RX8Club Screen Name:
Real Name:
City:
State:
RX8 Stock model:
Color:
Modifications:
Will you have mounted video:
One camera or two:
Other notes:
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I will need to be able to dupe your videos using a DSR-20 to record to a 184 DV tape. This will make it much easier when I start the editing process. My office is only 20 minutes from the track so I could take the tapes in dupe and bring back to you guys on Saturday. I'm not sure how long you plan to stick around on Sunday. My office is in Lawrenceville, back toward Atlanta from RA. I'm open for suggestions.
Nabil
Phlash69
Pam
Tim Benton
Olddragger
Rxeightr
Legokcen
Charles R Hill
Rotaryred
Marietta8 - still on the fence.
SilverEight - official journalist and videographer
I'm putting together a database on the drivers who plan to attend so I can keep all of my text in one place when I start to edit the video. I will need for each of you to PM me the following info, just copy the form info between the dashed lines and paste into your PM. I will post this info on my personal website and we can update as needed. I will give you the URL when I have it ready and will not post info on the RX8club site or anywhere else.
======================
RX8Club Screen Name:
Real Name:
City:
State:
RX8 Stock model:
Color:
Modifications:
Will you have mounted video:
One camera or two:
Other notes:
======================
I will need to be able to dupe your videos using a DSR-20 to record to a 184 DV tape. This will make it much easier when I start the editing process. My office is only 20 minutes from the track so I could take the tapes in dupe and bring back to you guys on Saturday. I'm not sure how long you plan to stick around on Sunday. My office is in Lawrenceville, back toward Atlanta from RA. I'm open for suggestions.