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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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i just got off the phone with RB and the guy told me it will be on the shelf in 2 weeks. As far as cost he said around $300. And as far as power he said 4-5 Hp at the flywheel. What do u guys think? better than the HKS kit?


4 to 5 at the flywheel they told me to the wheels
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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well I got exactly 1hp and 0.3kg/m of torque at the wheels with just the MS drop in filter.
with no filter at all, the dyno showed 4whp gain, but you don't wanna move around without a filter, mate...
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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yah well once it hits the shelves im buying it
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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REVi Air Intake Kit
Yes, we know... this project has seemed to take forever to complete! We finally have some good news; this kit is nearing completion and will be available in approximately 2 weeks. Although this process took a bit longer than expected due to some unique challenges with several suppliers, we are very pleased with the resulting product.

Here are some details of the REVi Air Intake Kit. The Variable Fresh Air Duct (VFAD) located under the nose is not required and is removed prior to the installation of our intake kit. The custom-designed K&N filter element is completely encased in a sound-deadening enclosure to reduce intake noise to a tolerable level. Extending into the air filter element is a tuned-length air horn that directs air past the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. The Racing Beat design retains one of the OEM intake duct screens in order to reduce turbulence across the MAF sensor in order to maintain "smooth" idle characteristics.

Unlike several of the available intake kits on the market, the Racing Beat REVi Air Intake Kit provides measurable performance improvements, a tolerable sound level output, non-compromised idle characteristics, and true "cold air" benefits. Watch for news of our "ram-air" duct that will transform this system into the ultimate "cold-air" intake system for the RX-8! (Available Summer 2005)

Pricing and availability will be posted on the site by March 31, 2005.
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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Will this work on the Australian cars ?

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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Lock & Load
Will this work on the Australian cars ?

cheers
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Sure... just mount it upside down :D
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Racing Beat Inc
We are gettin' really close! We are field testing several final units, if all goes as planned we should be able to have units available in the VERY near future.

Jim Langer
Thanks for the update!
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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IS IT DONE YET? Let me guess 2 more weeks right?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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i suspect there will be announcements/reviews by friday from the testers
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:22 PM
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gcar76,

For YOU it will be 2 more weeks! For the others, you can start to place your orders tomorrow.

Jim Langer
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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Weres mine i ordered a month ago ????
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Racing Beat Inc
gcar76,

For YOU it will be 2 more weeks! For the others, you can start to place your orders tomorrow.

Jim Langer
Racing Beat
Thats funny!! I needed a good laugh today.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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oh forgot to mention that i heard a piece wont be down until summer is that true ??? you would have to order the other piece in the later months
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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Jim, can we get a price and some pics?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:35 PM
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Just out curiousity are your persuing the CARB sticker?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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what! you dont pay for something before seeing it . LOL
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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NOPE , i bought from them since i got my first car and never had a problem with them and there custermer service is the best i seem in my life time
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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Talking Racing Beat REVi Intake System

I'm so exited, i just ordered my RB intake.. Am I the first??? hmmm i wonder.

Your order was placed on 3/31/2005 6:23:30 PM

Now i won't sleep until i get it.

RB you RULE!!!

SilverBullitt

Last edited by SilverBullitt; Mar 31, 2005 at 08:45 PM.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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This thing is a work of art. This is definitely worth the wait. Trust me!
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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I agree completely. :D
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET. i just saw this on there web-site. loks great. but wouldn't it be pointless if i plan on getting a turbo....or can i route the intake into this one from the turbo?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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I just read the Intake information over and over.... and oufs!

"sounds deep and pretty darn good"

now i really can't sleep.

SB.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:09 PM
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First impressions on a couple of quick
drives- the intake is as quiet as stock at idle and normal throttle
but when you step on it and/or get up in the higher revs it is I would
say pleasantly louder with a different slightly deeper more growlier
tone. My car definitely feels like it pulls harder too. I don't notice
any roughness at idle or when first accelerating. Id swear the mid
range acceleration is better and all the way to red line it just pulls
harder than with the stock unit.
funny i said pleasantly louder and another person said "not unreasonably louder":D id say thats nearly identical responses. i think its a definite improvement over the stock intake as far as sound and feel of the car. everyone has a different opinion of how much hp needs to change before your butt dyno can register it- i can tell you my car feels more powerful from 3k to redline- whehter thats +5hp or +10hp ill let you decide. i dont have a before dyno to compare by the way is "growlier" actually a word or did i just make that up?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:38 PM
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so will this not work with the auto?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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I too am looking forward to getting one - I will be ordering it tomorrow. I am getting the Canzoomer installed (by Maurice himself no less! I figure it is worth the drive to have it done correctly, and to learn how to tune it properly) in early May, so I sincerely hope that it arrives before then. It can take a while longer for shipping to Canada.
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