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Old 04-19-2011, 06:47 PM
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Exclamation 4 speed sucks!!!!

I have a 4 speed automatic rx8 it is freakin slow i want to know how to make it a little faster and quicker the cheap nd not a bunch of money plz be specfic thanks alot everyone
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first, take the rear passenger wheel off. Once you do that, there is a button back there, you want to press that button 3 times. Next, be sure the wheel is STILL OFF, get in the drivers seat, and press the gas pedal, the brake, and the clutch. You will see the battery light flash, honk the horn. Go put the wheel back on, and that should have unlocked a solid 50hp
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^ Worked for me
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After you do the above procedure install one of THESE.
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no fooreal i just need suggestions plz
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What....im not joking ... go out there and look.

Alternatively you can get one of these : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-T...item2562faac2c

Make sure you dont put it on the intake though, has to connect to the left exhaust outlet in our cars.
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Let's see: you did no research before buying the car, which you got a deal on, because it's a less-desirable model. Then you ask the experts because you're too lazy to spend a few hours reading up on the subject, assuming that they would know some magic trick that would turn the good deal into a firebeathing monster. Were there such a thing, one of the experts would have bought the cheap car and have done it themselves, no?
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Originally Posted by HiFlite999
Let's see: you did no research before buying the car, which you got a deal on, because it's a less-desirable model. Then you ask the experts because you're too lazy to spend a few hours reading up on the subject, assuming that they would know some magic trick that would turn the good deal into a firebeathing monster. Were there such a thing, one of the experts would have bought the cheap car and have done it themselves, no?
We're... experts?
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Hiflite just doesn't know how..don't listen to him
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i know guys but really nd mods like intake ehausts come on
Old 04-19-2011, 08:39 PM
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Install one of these and you're good to go

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=28
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If you havent figured out theres basically nothing youre going to be able to do to your car other than FI to get it very fast.

You can do mods such as a mid-pipe and cobb accessport to get some hp but nothing like it seems that you want.

Okay search next time and you will find this info yourself without everyone thinking you're a moron.
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go race some chevy aveos.. make sure their auto thou.. and you will feel faster
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Originally Posted by dmedz8
We're... experts?
Self-appointed ... the best kind!
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LOL you guys are too jokes
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@OP Sorry to burst your bubble, no mods make any significant gains on the RX-8 unless you go FI or Nitrous and you are a FOUR speed..... zzzzzz
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Well...

Step 1: Go buy a car with a witih an LS1 engine in it.

Step 2: Drive it


Wanna make your 8 go fast? Get ready to drop close to 5 figures to swap your engine and tranny with a set that never belonged in your vehicle. Even FI will only get you so far with that tranny. Autos are only meant to look pretty...

All the research you want to do will corroborate this inforation. I do suggest doing the research, though. You're giving us low-post count guys a bad rep.
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Just keep the car above 4k all day and you'll feel fast. No mod will make your 8 fast except some FI or NAWZ. so best of luck
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why did you purchase it if it was so slow?
Trade it and get a 6 speed mt.
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^+1 I was thinking the same thing.
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Originally Posted by HiFlite999
Self-appointed ... the best kind!
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who will trade me ?
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its obvious this guy is a troll.... lock thread...
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Originally Posted by paimon.soror
its obvious this guy is a troll.... lock thread...
I went read his earlier posts and I don't think he is. He's just ignorant and needs a little education. However, the troll posts that others have put up won't help. Continue hassling the noobs and the warnings will start being issued.
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OP if you are truley interested in a manual put your car up for sale and use the proceeds to purchase a manual 8. I highly doubt that anyone here would be willing to trade a manual for your auto.


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