What to do with $1500?
08-15-2011, 11:34 AM
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The two most universally acclaimed products for the RX-8 are;
1) The BHR Ignition System.
2) Cobb AccessPort from MazdaManiac.
After that, stiffer swaybars and a lightweight flywheel rarely have people regretting getting them, as well as actual track time.
Performance midpipes are popular.
Intakes have little value to them, per dollar.
245/40-18 tires are also popular.
Axial Flow Short Shifter is a favorite.
Better brake pads are good if you track the car.
Dampers and springs can be pretty cool, too.
The MOST important element is to fully understand why you are swapping things and what the expected outcome will be. The RX-8 is about as "factory tuned" as you can get so modding with value is difficult.
1) The BHR Ignition System.
2) Cobb AccessPort from MazdaManiac.
After that, stiffer swaybars and a lightweight flywheel rarely have people regretting getting them, as well as actual track time.
Performance midpipes are popular.
Intakes have little value to them, per dollar.
245/40-18 tires are also popular.
Axial Flow Short Shifter is a favorite.
Better brake pads are good if you track the car.
Dampers and springs can be pretty cool, too.
The MOST important element is to fully understand why you are swapping things and what the expected outcome will be. The RX-8 is about as "factory tuned" as you can get so modding with value is difficult.
08-15-2011, 11:39 AM
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The two most universally acclaimed products for the RX-8 are;
1) The BHR Ignition System.
2) Cobb AccessPort from MazdaManiac.
After that, stiffer swaybars and a lightweight flywheel rarely have people regretting getting them, as well as actual track time.
Performance midpipes are popular.
Intakes have little value to them, per dollar.
245/40-18 tires are also popular.
Axial Flow Short Shifter is a favorite.
Better brake pads are good if you track the car.
Dampers and springs can be pretty cool, too.
The MOST important element is to fully understand why you are swapping things and what the expected outcome will be. The RX-8 is about as "factory tuned" as you can get so modding with value is difficult.
1) The BHR Ignition System.
2) Cobb AccessPort from MazdaManiac.
After that, stiffer swaybars and a lightweight flywheel rarely have people regretting getting them, as well as actual track time.
Performance midpipes are popular.
Intakes have little value to them, per dollar.
245/40-18 tires are also popular.
Axial Flow Short Shifter is a favorite.
Better brake pads are good if you track the car.
Dampers and springs can be pretty cool, too.
The MOST important element is to fully understand why you are swapping things and what the expected outcome will be. The RX-8 is about as "factory tuned" as you can get so modding with value is difficult.
08-15-2011, 11:48 AM
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http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Memphis_Motorsport_Park
In Iowa
http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Mid_America_Motorplex
http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Iowa_Speedway
Too bad Gateway closed.
08-15-2011, 11:56 AM
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After that, we can whittle your list down a bit to suit your particular uses.
One thing Al was not specific about was that the RX-8 is a complete driving experience and once you track the car you will fully understand it's nuances and everything it has to offer. Then you will be addicted and arguing with your friends about drag-racing versus road-racing.
In any event, you have a pretty decent group of people here to help you from spending your money on stuff that does not work, and to help you diagnose any problems you may have.
And a belated "Welcome ta da Cluuuub......"
08-15-2011, 12:05 PM
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are you looking for asthetics, performance, realiability...
overall i would say BHR ignition, Cobb AP, and midpipe but it all depends what you are looking for
these are good mods for realiability and performance though
really you won't boost performance enough to worry about without going FI
overall i would say BHR ignition, Cobb AP, and midpipe but it all depends what you are looking for
these are good mods for realiability and performance though
really you won't boost performance enough to worry about without going FI
08-15-2011, 12:21 PM
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https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ghlight=sneaky
If you plan on keeping it a while, the BHR ignition and fuel pump will probably pay for themselves as will the Mazmart water pump. Make sure you have the MSP-16 reflash (the dealer should know, and provide it for free if it's not been done). Racing Beat springs will give a modest drop and still keep it very streetable. D-Spec shocks are adjustable enough to be 'ok' for track days, yet can be set for comfy highway cruising. There's your $1500!
Don't be too shy though, to just leave it alone. It's a great car right out of the box.
If you plan on keeping it a while, the BHR ignition and fuel pump will probably pay for themselves as will the Mazmart water pump. Make sure you have the MSP-16 reflash (the dealer should know, and provide it for free if it's not been done). Racing Beat springs will give a modest drop and still keep it very streetable. D-Spec shocks are adjustable enough to be 'ok' for track days, yet can be set for comfy highway cruising. There's your $1500!
Don't be too shy though, to just leave it alone. It's a great car right out of the box.
08-15-2011, 12:25 PM
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Braking, suspension, steering, and shifting are all "driver feel" elements.
08-15-2011, 12:26 PM
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Then this is what I would spent it on and is the order I went with myself when I got mine 2 years back..
- BHR ignition: Better spark, better combustion, will help pro-long engine life not to mention put off future troubles
- AFE short shifter: Majority tends to list this as their hands down best investment in the car including myself. The difference is astounding
At this point you will already be pretty much halfway or over halfway to your $1,500 limit
- SOHN adapter: I suggest reading heavily to understand what this is what how our engines use engine oil to lubricate the apex seals during the combustion process. If you want proper, clean, 2 stroke oil that's meant for burning to lubricate them and not your engine oil which is dirty and not meant for burning I would pick this up. It can help assist with extending your apex seal lives (which tend to attribute many rotary failures).
- Reservoir to hold oil for the SOHN adapter: Again read up about this and different places to mount this in your car
Those are basics I would recommend to anyone. The Cobb is well recommended as well but I still haven't gotten it myself due to never ending changes I add to the engine performance (intake, exhaust, etc) that would change the tuning and just my own preference to what I view as higher priorities listed above.
Other considerations that may take higher priority depending on condition
- New spark plugs (if your car is used)
- Good set of tires (if you get this, you'll be over the $1,500 limit slightly) This is one area you do not want to skimp and you get what you pay for. The stockies are not known for good performers all around.
- Brake pads and rotors: depends on if they need to be replaced on your car or not (again based on if the car is used or new)
- BHR ignition: Better spark, better combustion, will help pro-long engine life not to mention put off future troubles
- AFE short shifter: Majority tends to list this as their hands down best investment in the car including myself. The difference is astounding
At this point you will already be pretty much halfway or over halfway to your $1,500 limit
- SOHN adapter: I suggest reading heavily to understand what this is what how our engines use engine oil to lubricate the apex seals during the combustion process. If you want proper, clean, 2 stroke oil that's meant for burning to lubricate them and not your engine oil which is dirty and not meant for burning I would pick this up. It can help assist with extending your apex seal lives (which tend to attribute many rotary failures).
- Reservoir to hold oil for the SOHN adapter: Again read up about this and different places to mount this in your car
Those are basics I would recommend to anyone. The Cobb is well recommended as well but I still haven't gotten it myself due to never ending changes I add to the engine performance (intake, exhaust, etc) that would change the tuning and just my own preference to what I view as higher priorities listed above.
Other considerations that may take higher priority depending on condition
- New spark plugs (if your car is used)
- Good set of tires (if you get this, you'll be over the $1,500 limit slightly) This is one area you do not want to skimp and you get what you pay for. The stockies are not known for good performers all around.
- Brake pads and rotors: depends on if they need to be replaced on your car or not (again based on if the car is used or new)
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08-15-2011, 05:22 PM
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- RIMs and tires
- BHR ignition, BHR midpipe, Turbo XS Catback
- Coil overs (midlevel anyway)
- Good Box, lowering springs, sways, and AFE SS
- Stock coils, stick wires, spark plugs, oil change, tranny flush, coolant flush, Diff flush, air filter, cabin filter, and decent 245/40-18 rubber.
- Full professional detail with paint correction and DD headunit with NAV and DD dash kit.
- Turbo (Just the turbo). You can look at it while you save another $5,000.00 to complete the whole kit
08-16-2011, 02:33 AM
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Well I come back home to check the thread and I have quite a few different suggestions...Now I'm not even sure I should put it in my car :/ Ah well...I guess I'll look into the BHR Ignition since that seems to be what the majority would do...and possibly save the rest since that's what the other half said to do haha.
Thanks for your input anyways guys.
Thanks for your input anyways guys.
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