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bfiremitch 04-18-2012 09:15 PM

Cheap uprgades?
 
I have a 2005 rx8 gt, and iv got roughly 500$.
I would like to spend this on perfomance upgrades put im not sure what gets the best "bang for buck."

Currently, I have performance brake rotors, and coilovers.

I know i wont get much gains at all from exhaust or intake, but if anything, I was thinking of a turbo xs full exhaust with race pipe, or a cobb accessport, or maybe some weight reduction? (carbon fiber, lightweight flywheel etc.)
What should I do? any ideas?

dozer 04-18-2012 09:17 PM

Afe Short shifter.

RIWWP 04-18-2012 09:17 PM

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/


"Cheap" is not something that can be used to describe any RX-8 mod. Of the items listed, a Cobb AP is certainly the best, since it's a tool. The only other 2 items in that range that produce a clear benefit is the BHR ignition kit and BHR midpipe. Both the best of their respective types.

ELI063 04-18-2012 09:26 PM

yes the Cobb!!

bfiremitch 04-18-2012 09:39 PM

Thanks, I think i'm gonna go for cobb, and eventually a turbo.

comebackqid 04-18-2012 09:51 PM

BHR ignition is a good start.

Chino_rx3 05-10-2012 09:51 PM

Bohr kit and that was my 1st step

Wind Dance 05-11-2012 03:49 AM

First mod should be ignition upgrade. The Mazda ones suck unless you plan on replacing them almost every 30k to be safe.

alexisonfire 05-11-2012 10:58 AM

Besides ignition upgrades, you might as well finish the suspension area with some sway bars, good tires and wheels.

You're not doing much weight reduction with carbon fiber stuff, it's just for looks IMO

Wind Dance 05-11-2012 04:59 PM

Learning how to drive is better upgrade than suspension parts. Which is why an ignition upgrade is a better choice.

RIWWP 05-11-2012 05:02 PM

Cheapest upgrade there is: http://www.skipbarber.com/mazdadriving.asp

Never expires, never wears out, and fully compatible with every car you will ever drive.


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