What is on your AT RX-8 wish list?
02-04-2009, 01:46 PM
#1
TroublemakrExtraordinaire
Thread Starter
What is on your AT RX-8 wish list?
I hear it asked time and time again .... "What should I get for my car to increase performance?" The typical responce is:
1. CAI & Performance Exhaust
2. Cobb Access Port (lovingly refered to as an AP)
3. Midpipe
4. FI (Turbo, Super Charger, Nitrous)
Then it tends to erode into a discussion of which ones to get first and who makes the best one. For this thread I hope to keep it more generic and not get into brands. I also would like to keep this focused on AT (some of it crosses over but let the MT guys wallow in their own junk). I also don't want to limit it just to power mods but to everything (suspension, engine, gagues, etc.). I will try to compile a complete list of everything that is mentioned.
So what is on your wish list, and why?
Current list...
Performance:
- Header
- FI (Nitrous, Turbo, Supercharger)
- Midpipe/HiFlo (Rotary Performance SUPER CAT, Racing Beat)
- Ignition Wires (MSD, BHR)
- Ignition Coils (BHR Kit)
- ECU remap/upgrade (Cobb AP, InterceptorX)
- Exhaust (Greddy SE, Mazda Speed, Racing Beat)
- Pulley kit
- Racing Brake Rotors
- Radiators (BHR, RE-medy)
- Air Intake (RB, Mazda Speed, AES)
- Line Lock
- Turbo Timer
- Boost controler and gauges
Cosmetic:
- Body kit (Front Bumper, Skirts, etc)
- Rims
- Clear Corners
- Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit (Racing Beat)
- Left & Right Shroud
- Left & Right Mud Guard
- Window tint
- Yellow Fog Lights
- Oil Filter relocation
Protective:
- Tranny fluid swap (Royal purple, ENOS)
- Additional Oil Cooler
- A/C Condenser & Oil Cooler Protective Screens (Racing Beat)
- Water Pump (Mazmart)
- Engine Under Cover
- Grille Mesh (razr)
Suspension:
- Rear sway bar (Progress, Mazda Speed, Racing Beat)
- Front Sway (Racing Beat, Mazda Speed)
- Shocks (Mazdaspeed, Koni, Tein)
- Suspension Bushing kit
And for EZ .....
- Unbreakable Intake Manifold
For the reading impared MT folks I suggest a therapist to help you get over the AT envy ;p
1. CAI & Performance Exhaust
2. Cobb Access Port (lovingly refered to as an AP)
3. Midpipe
4. FI (Turbo, Super Charger, Nitrous)
Then it tends to erode into a discussion of which ones to get first and who makes the best one. For this thread I hope to keep it more generic and not get into brands. I also would like to keep this focused on AT (some of it crosses over but let the MT guys wallow in their own junk). I also don't want to limit it just to power mods but to everything (suspension, engine, gagues, etc.). I will try to compile a complete list of everything that is mentioned.
So what is on your wish list, and why?
Current list...
Performance:
- Header
- FI (Nitrous, Turbo, Supercharger)
- Midpipe/HiFlo (Rotary Performance SUPER CAT, Racing Beat)
- Ignition Wires (MSD, BHR)
- Ignition Coils (BHR Kit)
- ECU remap/upgrade (Cobb AP, InterceptorX)
- Exhaust (Greddy SE, Mazda Speed, Racing Beat)
- Pulley kit
- Racing Brake Rotors
- Radiators (BHR, RE-medy)
- Air Intake (RB, Mazda Speed, AES)
- Line Lock
- Turbo Timer
- Boost controler and gauges
Cosmetic:
- Body kit (Front Bumper, Skirts, etc)
- Rims
- Clear Corners
- Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit (Racing Beat)
- Left & Right Shroud
- Left & Right Mud Guard
- Window tint
- Yellow Fog Lights
- Oil Filter relocation
Protective:
- Tranny fluid swap (Royal purple, ENOS)
- Additional Oil Cooler
- A/C Condenser & Oil Cooler Protective Screens (Racing Beat)
- Water Pump (Mazmart)
- Engine Under Cover
- Grille Mesh (razr)
Suspension:
- Rear sway bar (Progress, Mazda Speed, Racing Beat)
- Front Sway (Racing Beat, Mazda Speed)
- Shocks (Mazdaspeed, Koni, Tein)
- Suspension Bushing kit
And for EZ .....
- Unbreakable Intake Manifold
For the reading impared MT folks I suggest a therapist to help you get over the AT envy ;p
Last edited by BlueKnight; 03-03-2009 at 02:11 PM.
02-04-2009, 02:03 PM
#3
Eh, i guess i'll play along 
For the next few months I'll be sticking with external mods sooooo in terms of performance mod's i'm looking at this:
- Midpipe/HiFlo (which ever i get my hands on first)
- An ignition upgrade (be it MSD wires and plugs or the whole bhr kit)
- An AP (
)
- Greddy SE Exhaust
- Tranny fluid swap to royal purple
- Rear sway bar by Progress and Front Sway by Racing Beat
- Mazdaspeed/Koni yellow shocks
- Pulley kit (haven't decided what company)
that's it for now - taking it slowly to see how my car reacts to these mods then perhaps FI
For the next few months I'll be sticking with external mods sooooo in terms of performance mod's i'm looking at this:
- Midpipe/HiFlo (which ever i get my hands on first)
- An ignition upgrade (be it MSD wires and plugs or the whole bhr kit)
- An AP (
)- Greddy SE Exhaust
- Tranny fluid swap to royal purple
- Rear sway bar by Progress and Front Sway by Racing Beat
- Mazdaspeed/Koni yellow shocks
- Pulley kit (haven't decided what company)
that's it for now - taking it slowly to see how my car reacts to these mods then perhaps FI
02-05-2009, 09:01 AM
#7
Original Turbo 'd Auto !!
The only things left on my list:
1. BHR ingition coils
2. additional cooler
3. Tranny fluid change (AmsOil or Lucas)
4 Oil filter relocation
5. Suspension Bushing kit.
1. BHR ingition coils
2. additional cooler
3. Tranny fluid change (AmsOil or Lucas)
4 Oil filter relocation
5. Suspension Bushing kit.
02-05-2009, 09:21 AM
#9
I hear it asked time and time again .... "What should I get for my car to increase performance?" The typical responce is:
1. CAI & Performance Exhaust
2. Cobb Access Port (lovingly refered to as an AP)
3. Midpipe
4. FI (Turbo, Super Charger, Nitrous)
Then it tends to erode into a discussion of which ones to get first and who makes the best one. For this thread I hope to keep it more generic and not get into brands. I also would like to keep this focused on AT (some of it crosses over but let the MT guys wallow in their own junk). I also don't want to limit it just to power mods but to everything (suspension, engine, gagues, etc.). I will try to compile a complete list of everything that is mentioned.
So what is on your wish list, and why?
Current list:
- Header Am considering one
- FI (Nitrous, Turbo, Supercharger) got it
- Body kit am considering front bumper
- Midpipe/HiFlo (dual resonator, highflow supercat) got it
- Ignition upgrade (MSD wires and plugs, BHR kit) got it (BHR kit)
- ECU remap/upgrade (Cobb AP, InterceptorX) got it (AP)
- Exhaust (Greddy SE, Mazda Speed, Racing Beat) got it (racing beat)
- Tranny fluid swap (Royal purple, ENOS) got it
- Rear sway bar (Progress, Mazda Speed) got it
- Front Sway (Racing Beat, Mazda Speed) got it
- Shocks (Mazdaspeed/Koni yellow) got it
- Pulley kit not for me
For the reading impared MT folks ;p
- Short shifter
1. CAI & Performance Exhaust
2. Cobb Access Port (lovingly refered to as an AP)
3. Midpipe
4. FI (Turbo, Super Charger, Nitrous)
Then it tends to erode into a discussion of which ones to get first and who makes the best one. For this thread I hope to keep it more generic and not get into brands. I also would like to keep this focused on AT (some of it crosses over but let the MT guys wallow in their own junk). I also don't want to limit it just to power mods but to everything (suspension, engine, gagues, etc.). I will try to compile a complete list of everything that is mentioned.
So what is on your wish list, and why?
Current list:
- Header Am considering one
- FI (Nitrous, Turbo, Supercharger) got it
- Body kit am considering front bumper
- Midpipe/HiFlo (dual resonator, highflow supercat) got it
- Ignition upgrade (MSD wires and plugs, BHR kit) got it (BHR kit)
- ECU remap/upgrade (Cobb AP, InterceptorX) got it (AP)
- Exhaust (Greddy SE, Mazda Speed, Racing Beat) got it (racing beat)
- Tranny fluid swap (Royal purple, ENOS) got it
- Rear sway bar (Progress, Mazda Speed) got it
- Front Sway (Racing Beat, Mazda Speed) got it
- Shocks (Mazdaspeed/Koni yellow) got it
- Pulley kit not for me
For the reading impared MT folks ;p
- Short shifter
I am presently trying to decide WFT I want to mod now. The only item I know for sure is a beefed up tranny.
Last edited by Phil's 8; 02-05-2009 at 09:30 AM.
02-05-2009, 11:26 AM
#12
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Phil needs some wheels. 
02-05-2009, 02:41 PM
#17
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phil: which wheels do you have your eyes on? Send me a PM...
02-08-2009, 02:06 AM
#21
Mazda RX-8 Mods to come:
1. Agency Power Underdrive Pulley- $160
2. Tein s. Techs 3. O.Z. Ultraleggera (Black) 18x8- $350 each
4. Racing Brake Rotors - $450 (estimate)
5. RacingBeat A/C Condenser & Oil Cooler Protective Screens - $100
6. RacingBeat REVi RX-8 Intake &Ram Air Duct Combo System- $455
7. Clear Corners- $80
8. Mazmart RE-medy Water Pump - $250
9. RacingBeat Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit RX-8 - $126
10. RE-medy radiators - $525
11. RX-8 2nd Oil Cooler- New ($650) Used ($~200)
12. RX-8 Left & Right Shroud- $35 each - $70 total
13. RX-8 Left & Right Mud Guard - $53 each - $106 total
14. RX-8 Engine Under Cover - $105
15. RP SUPER CAT Mid-Pipe or RB Mid-Pipe - $~300
16. AP COBB Access Port through MM - $700
17. New Front Bumper $1000
18. Koni Sport Shocks
19. 20% tint- $200
20. Racing Beat Sways -$500
Thats when im totally done with my 8, lol ton of $$$ huh
1. Agency Power Underdrive Pulley- $160
2. Tein s. Techs 3. O.Z. Ultraleggera (Black) 18x8- $350 each
4. Racing Brake Rotors - $450 (estimate)
5. RacingBeat A/C Condenser & Oil Cooler Protective Screens - $100
6. RacingBeat REVi RX-8 Intake &Ram Air Duct Combo System- $455
7. Clear Corners- $80
8. Mazmart RE-medy Water Pump - $250
9. RacingBeat Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit RX-8 - $126
10. RE-medy radiators - $525
11. RX-8 2nd Oil Cooler- New ($650) Used ($~200)
12. RX-8 Left & Right Shroud- $35 each - $70 total
13. RX-8 Left & Right Mud Guard - $53 each - $106 total
14. RX-8 Engine Under Cover - $105
15. RP SUPER CAT Mid-Pipe or RB Mid-Pipe - $~300
16. AP COBB Access Port through MM - $700
17. New Front Bumper $1000
18. Koni Sport Shocks
19. 20% tint- $200
20. Racing Beat Sways -$500
Thats when im totally done with my 8, lol ton of $$$ huh
02-08-2009, 02:34 AM
#23
I zoom therefore I am.
02-08-2009, 08:06 AM
#24
weeeeeeeeee
iTrader: (12)
All will improve performance in some subtle manner.
Spring 2009 Mods:
- BHR Ignition
- KN drop in
- Yellow Fogs
- 2nd oil cooler
- razr grille mesh
- BB resonated
- Updated MM tune
Spring 2009 Mods:
- BHR Ignition
- KN drop in
- Yellow Fogs
- 2nd oil cooler
- razr grille mesh
- BB resonated
- Updated MM tune
02-08-2009, 10:12 AM
#25
Original Turbo 'd Auto !!
The TrunkMidget to the rescue.