MazdaMick UK

I have been looking through the threads for a few days now and see that there is a lot of exciting things on the horizon,but still awaiting further testing dynos ect..

Its a mine field of information for sombody like myself from the Uk as we dont seem to be anywhere near as advanced with performance mods which you guys in the US seem to have on the RX-8.

But what current mods are working without glitches as the ecu is a nightmare on the 8.
Ive read through some threads on Greedy and Petit turbos and some on superchargers which are being devoloped.
Could anybody give me current performance measures ie 0-60 times and max speed output on current Mods already done.

I have 230 bhp 8 which the manafactures warranty is about to run out ,so looking to mod the car but unsure which way to go.
Any help much appriciated
Mick

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Brettus

iTrader: (2)

Click on this forum "Aftermarket mods" it has several recent threads on this topic

DaveCM203

Does 0-60 realy and topspeed realy matter? If it does, you have the wrong car.

Oh, yes. There is a search button on the top right of the screen.

Brettus

iTrader: (2)

there is a "rate your mods" thread here somewhere that could be worth reading .

mike1324a

Talk to Mazsport

Swerve76

Where's Mugatu?

MazdaMick UK

er!
Why add a turbo?
Why add a supercharger?
Bit of hypercritical statement is it not!
I have spent a couple of days looking through the threads without any success useing the search button which i stated in my original post.
Hence the reason why i thought i would ask the question,which you dont have an answer for.
There is a lot of talk about improved performance and BHP,but no times nor speeds.
Maybe its the English accent
Oh and thanks for your help and the warm welcome guys

DaveCM203

The reason is most of the people on here want to go down the curviest piece of road as fast as possible. There are some, but not very many people on here take their 8 to the strip. The RX8 can be made to go very fast. There are some 8s set up for drag that are ungodly fast. It takes crazy money to do it. It also kills the day to day driveability of it. The 8 is not the kind of car that wins bench races. I have a GTO sitting outside that will consistantly do 0-60 in under 5 sec. I can spend tons of money on my 8 and it simply will not be as fast.

The 8 has a very small motor. It is perfictly balanced. It was never intended to be a drag car. If you turn it into one, you will have the admiration of all of us. Including me. For the money, you would be a lot cheeper going with a GTO, mustang, or even a 350Z.

Start a thread asking who goes to the strip and find out what mods they have and how they work. You have to do something to attract those guys. It does seem like most of the replies were by people who modify for the track or for daily driving.

StealthTL

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My max speed is 240kph. Faster than that, for me, is not necessary.

S

...and Welcome to the board.

DaveCM203

If you want to see a stupid fast 8 click on this.

http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...8c420fb28a.htm

MazdaMick UK

Thanks for your reply.
I have a 230 BHP cosmetic moded winning blue with Mazdaspeed skirts,front bumper,rear wing ,19"alloys.
I love the car and its a real head turner with nothing else like it in the area where i live.
I have friends with Evos,Stis and Boxters ect...But mine looks Better
I would just like to up the acceleration a bit,as i am always getting the challenge at the lights

StealthTL

iTrader: (1)

So you're a street racer?

S

MazdaMick UK

No,but it is nice to have a heavy right foot once in while is it not?

MazdaMick UK

So whats your ride?

Brettus

iTrader: (2)

Here is a thread on the mods I've done.
Have a look at the last page in particular.


https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/ems-light-fly-ram-air-ud-pulley%3Dquick-rx-98047/

iridearocket

I got 240km/h even, @7500rpm.... down hill with the wind behind me, and a picture to prove it... there are plenty of revs left in 6th gear, but the car is limited by the engines ability to push through the air.

The RX-8 will pass through 60mph, still in 2nd gear, so your 0-60 time can be around 6+ seconds. Quick enough to get into trouble, but not fast enough to beat the V8's. Wait till they try to catch you around the corner though....

iridearocket

That's with a bone stock car... (only suspention mods)

DaveCM203

I love it when a V8 car is messing with me when I fall into the corners. Hasta la vista baby.

MazdaMick UK

Took my 8 out this mourning on some windy roads taking them at speed,it certainly challenged my bottle as to how fast i dare go around sharp bends without brakeing.
I had a lot of fun and a big grin on my face
Ive only had the car a couple months now and hav nt really had the chance to give it some around a windy stretch of road until today.
On the way back i came down a dual carridge way doing around 70-80 mph and i get a youth in a old ***** trying to touch my back bumper.
I floored it but he still kept with me for a while until i red lined it

I must admit that the car does bring out the kid in me.

I have been looking on the UK RX-8 owners club and read about the prodrive track days that they do,looks good.Think i will be booking my place so i can really see what the car can do.

PhotoMunkey

Get better anti-sway bars, better brake pads, and better tires... Preserve cornering speeds and pass under late braking. This is the RX-8s particular forte. From 0-60 it's almost a lost cause. From 30 to 80, driving off corners hard, most of your friends' cars will have a hard time keeping up.

Lighter wheels also help, and they're easier to install than a lighter flywheel.

MazdaMick UK

What tyres and brake pads do you have on yours?

AdRoCK3217

^^^^ Toyo Proxes (Will not buy again, awesome grip, wears very fast), Hawk HPS