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09-26-2011, 08:56 PM
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How to start?
Just bought a 2004 Mazda Rx-8 and I've began to look at a few parts to modify like intake, exhaust and headers but theres alot options. I just recently got a G-force chip and really dont know if it was the best option to start of with. Know I'm looking into buying an intake and an exhaust system is there any specific brands you guys would recomend? Thanks I really appreciate any comments
09-26-2011, 09:00 PM
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:facepalm:
Before you go and do anything stoopid, toss that chip in the trash.
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Before you go and do anything stoopid, toss that chip in the trash.
Read these
FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/rx-8-faq-please-read-before-posting-959/
New and Potential Owner’s, Start Here https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
Congratulations, you got an 8 https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/congratulations-you-got-8-a-202548/
New Owner FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...&highlight=FAQ
Also, make sure you read the “stickies” in each sub-forum
09-26-2011, 09:18 PM
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^ lol i dont know about a g-force chip but my rx8 is also completely stock i know that i want intake and exhaust but what other upgrades should i think about?... and hector i would start with just exhaust and intake for now i would go with a K&N typhoon intake and for exhaust most people on here have racing beat
09-26-2011, 09:55 PM
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why would you recommend k&n intake?
And, upgrades are subjective. It depends on your overall goals (looks, performance, noise, etc). Instead of asking for other peoples' advice, I'd start educating yourself with the engine, specific upgrades and other useful knowledge.
And, upgrades are subjective. It depends on your overall goals (looks, performance, noise, etc). Instead of asking for other peoples' advice, I'd start educating yourself with the engine, specific upgrades and other useful knowledge.
09-28-2011, 09:19 PM
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Both the V1 and V2 of the K&N are terrible.
Basically any intake is just going to make noise.
Maybe 1 or 2 horses.
If you must get a intake go with either AEM or Racing Beat.
Again both have there pro's and con's but they are the best of the lot, and neither will get you the gains that you want.
09-28-2011, 09:26 PM
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thanks for the response and yea i know that with exhaust and intake theres not much to be gained except a pretty noise but to me its just sounds so sexyy lol what would you recommend after that i was thinking weight reduction
09-28-2011, 09:43 PM
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However ... if this car is still a daily driver ... depending on your climate .... snow and freezing rain can be an issue with the AEM design.
That being said about the AEM ... apparently some dude made a short ram that still gets cold air out of his AEM .. I'm waiting for pics
09-28-2011, 09:50 PM
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i live in florida so cold weather is not a problem...how would i go about weight reduction i know wheels, rims but what else. and if not weight reduction as a next step what would you consider?
09-28-2011, 10:30 PM
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I just bought the last of this .....
Trying to get rid of that moisture in my tail light
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...&products_id=6
Trying to get rid of that moisture in my tail light
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...&products_id=6
09-29-2011, 09:28 AM
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you always start by searching and educating yourself first.
Yes it's a lot of work and not nearly as fun as focusing attention on yourself with a dedicated yet pointless thread, but you will learn a lot this way and all the kids won't laugh at you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9q2jNjOPdk
Yes it's a lot of work and not nearly as fun as focusing attention on yourself with a dedicated yet pointless thread, but you will learn a lot this way and all the kids won't laugh at you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9q2jNjOPdk
