Alright perhaps not a beast but before Mazdamaniac 0 to 60 time was 6.1 sec. per Torque app, after 5.4 sec. I understand Torque is not the most accurate but the readings are an average of many. A drop of almost a second is pretty good in my book.

 

I'm sorry to say this but you are deluded to think you could possibly get a whole second quicker 0-60 just from a tune (even if it was from a maniac) . You might gain 10 whp on a really good day just from the tune which will get you 3/5ths of f*ck all off your 0-60 time .

 

Just reporting the results I got, but the fact is I got a 3/4 sec. improvement and i'm quite happy with the mods.

 

Take it to the dragstrip - if you break 14.8s (stock 8 time with good driver) I'll eat my hat .

 

All of my mods are focused on flexibility, durability, and convenience. I was already perfectly happy with the performance of the RX-8; but I wanted to give it a greater indifference or resistance to mishap, since I plan to teach my 5 year old how to drive in it when she is old enough.

• BHR ignition coils
• Pirelli P-Zero Nero RFTs 245/40R18 (same weight as the OEM 225/45R18 Bridgestones)
• Rotary Rasp LED brake lights (faster warning to hopefully reduce my likelihood of being rear ended)
• LED 3rd brake light (same reason as above)
• Evans waterless coolant

Next mods:
• Griffin aluminum radiator
• Autobahn88 silicone hoses

 

exidy super light flywheel it's like a whole new car out on the track

not to mention the exidy triple plate that i got along with it that i just beat the crap out of and the clutch loves it

 

Light Flywheel. Hands Down. With OEM style clutch would have been even better.

 

i want a flywheel, but i am too scared to do a tranny mod in my garage w/o a lift lol

 

Cobb AP + an E-85 tune.

 

, E85 tune? You boosted at least? If so what setup?

 

he has a thread showing his custom tune

 

Aux port. Easily my favorite mod so far, makes road trips much better.

As far as a performance mod, it will always be my OBX exhaust. The sound makes me happy.

 

I enjoyed all my mods that I have progressively added over the last 9 years. The Hymee supercharger is certainly the most loved, especially for daily driving. Whenever, I want a thrill I simply floor the throttle and quick gear changes will see some tail wagging action.

 

Favorite mod are all these combined: tires, coil overs, corner balance, alignment
Adding the turbo kit is a lot of fun but also all the worrying that comes with it does not make it the most satisfying. Well that is until I bury the tach

 

Favorite performance mod would have to be the BHR ignition; gives me peace of mind on my car.

 

Changing my final drive to 5.125...Best mod for me! on street and on track...

 

best mod...
well that depends on what you consider "best"
best for performance? realiability? comfort? price?
and what's the price range? sure some mods are better than others but, you may have to spend 10Xs as much
well considering that this is the performance section I'll base it on performance mods by price range

< $100 - good alignment...makes a world of difference
$100 - $200 - Progress Tech front sway bar...one of the best handling mods IMO hands down
$200 - $500 - Cobb AP w/ MM tune...helps realiability, car runs smoother and pulls harder
$500 - $1000 - Good sticky tires...no explaination needed
$1000 - $2000 - 5.12 ring & pinion...kiss your mpg good-bye
$2000 - $5000 - Forced Induction...I won't say anymore than that because I am slightly biased
$5000 - $10,000 - some big boy suspension...Motons/Penske/etc
> $10,000 - all of the above...oh and add a good engine build while you're at it

 

there are some small gains to be had there NA ...

 

this is a deserving place for this as well; the best way to go fast is to invest in yourself ...

 

Haha, nice.

 

Best mod - new motor
2nd mod - lowering spring

Those are the only 2 mods I have done but the first one was needed to make the car run correct.

 

Tires...tires and more tires

 

AFE Short Shifter.

 

everyone says this, whats so wrong with the stock shifter?

 

get the AFE and you'll love the rifle bolt action...