educated the driver
olddragger

AFAIK, when you push the pedal and the fluid becomes pressurized, a standard (rubber) brake line will "swell/expand," which means less pressure actually going to the caliper/piston/brake pad. Thus, you have to push the pedal a little harder, and you get that "spongy" feel. When the fluid is pressurized in a stainless line (which is still rubber underneath, just wrapped in steel mesh, the hose has less "give" to it, and you lose less pressure pedal -> pad. So, when you hit the pedal, you don't have that extra "squish."

Same concept with a clutch line, though it may be a bit harder to really feel the difference, since the clutch just always gets pressed to the floor. Theoretically, I guess, your engagement point comes just a bit sooner, and you can shift faster?

it was just what the doctor orered

Feed 4.777 final drive!

Seeing as I still have to get my RX8, I can't really add to the best mod list. But about two years ago I went to a racing school. I would suggest this over any mod.

Sorry, Double post.

+1 on driver education. The car is much faster than you are out of the box.

Cusco Lsd for sure.

And the mazsport's 3 with the fd rotors and hurleys apex seals(If this can be one mod :) )

I've fitted a few things but the best IMO is the w/l sways with spherical endlinks. I can now feel the car moving underneth & am able to take a 50mph corner at 60mph. Most will be from inspiring confidence at the wheel rather than mechanical grip:rolleyes:
Getting SO2's fitted tomorrow 245/40 hope this improves over the contactsport front & kumho rears:)

Best mod so far would have to be my HKS exhaust, i just love the sound and my butt dyno says i can feel a pull.

This post makes me want the Feed 4.777 final drive, flywheel and AFE shifter. I think I would be happy with those. Maybe an HKS single side, too.


I have no mods, besides a Canadian GP sticker I picked up in Montreal last weekend. :)

a better driver. There is always room for improvent in the drivier.

But if you're talking physical performance........new tires.

Do it, you will be please with the 4.777!!!

I was under the impression that the Feed 4.777 final drive was for NA vehicles, yet your signature says that your car is force fed. Is my info of the 4.777 gear false?

The final drive will give you a lower top speed but quicker acceleration, there is no concern with NA or FF.

Racing Beat Flash

I am bone stock at this point ... (except some new tires I'll put on soon) But I think the RB flash will be my first "upgrade" ... If it really does help keep the oil temp down ... It sounds like a win/win.

Skip Barber Racing School. Hands down, case closed... but so far my car is completely stock.

well, the more power you have, the longer the gears, generally. Otherwise you'll just spin the tires and not accelerate.

Do you have any pictures of the Feed gears? Or of them being installed, and with what LSD?

If you have forced induction with at least 300+++whp then the stock or a final drive ration under 4,4 like 4.1 are very good..For na the 4.7 is good but there is no need of a 4.7 when u r in fi...And remember the consumption goes for a walk when having a 4.7 or even a 5.1

In theory, a powerful engine should consider using a lower ratio final drive. But for the rotary, even with FI, the engine simply does not have enough low end torque, also the turbo will not start winding until 4.5k - 5.0k rpm. Therefore, the 4.777 will suit FI engine perfectly to assist the car get off the mark or exit a corner!

As for fuel consumtion, if you want to be green, forget driving a rotary engine. It is a drinking monster at birth.

Racing Beat Race flash is the easiest upgrade with the biggest bang for buck...

I saw it as a bigger increase than when I installed my flywheel, under drive pulley, and intake all at once

My Ferrita 2.5" complete 2.5 exhaust system with a sport cat. It dropped my 0-60 mph times 0.7-0.8s! And it also has a nice deeper tone also, but still comfortable when cruising.

/Lasse

My favorite so far is the Falken Azenis tires they knocked 25 seconds off my Nurburgring Lap times

I have to agree with these three and any others who also advised driver education. The RX-8 is a momentum car on the track by its very nature. Additionally, driver education is applicable under all conditions.

As far as modification to the car or its specifications, my needs were somewhat different than others on the boards here. I needed maximal availability and after having a mishap that trashed two tires in the same incident and having the Mazda-supplied tire valve tool come apart in my hands, for me, my Pirelli P-Zero Nero M&S RFTs have proven indispensable. I don't have cause or opportunity to cruise at or above 120mph, I do need a really good rain tire (since I live in New England), and I can still run even if I have another mishap that kills pressure in multiple tires. They also have a more progressive break-away than the OEM Bridgestones, though I concede that their dry limits are not as high. For me, their wet weather behavior was more critical than their dry weather limits. As an added bonus, they are quieter than the OEM Bridgestones, so I hear fewer complaints from my wife. :angel: