Anyone know of 200+whp STOCK RX8s? I saw one today...
03-03-2005, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Unfortunately, that is not how the physics work.
The actual change in mass is not where the gain is felt with a flywheel. It is the lessening of the inertial load that changes the response time and inertial moment during rotation.
The total mass reduction isn't anything as far as power is concerned - you would have to take 100 lbs off of the FW to have it show up on the dyno as power.
In fact, lightening the FW will reduce torque as it shows up on a dyno.
The actual change in mass is not where the gain is felt with a flywheel. It is the lessening of the inertial load that changes the response time and inertial moment during rotation.
The total mass reduction isn't anything as far as power is concerned - you would have to take 100 lbs off of the FW to have it show up on the dyno as power.
In fact, lightening the FW will reduce torque as it shows up on a dyno.
03-03-2005, 09:53 AM
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I lined up with the Vette thinking "Uh-Oh...this guy has a solid chance to beat me)
Stage....Adjust helmet (The dude kept a helmet on the entire time).
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GO!/Green!
I launch fairly well - 2.15 60ft, I'm banging thru gears - never noticing the flash of yellow Corvette I 'should' see in my periphrial vision. WOT into 4th gear now and BANG! I thought I spun a bearing...NO Power...Still no Corvette either...I put in the clutch - seeing the engine is still running and coast thru the traps to 14.5 @ ~85 or 90mph...still no Vette.
As I brake I Look over my shoulder to see him lazily driving down the track...16.7 @ 6x mph, iirc. Something like that.
The guy would just sorta meander down the track at every green, as if he was on a sunday drive.
(fwiw, I lost a coupling for my intercooler piping, if I recall - no damage to the engine)
Stage....Adjust helmet (The dude kept a helmet on the entire time).
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I launch fairly well - 2.15 60ft, I'm banging thru gears - never noticing the flash of yellow Corvette I 'should' see in my periphrial vision. WOT into 4th gear now and BANG! I thought I spun a bearing...NO Power...Still no Corvette either...I put in the clutch - seeing the engine is still running and coast thru the traps to 14.5 @ ~85 or 90mph...still no Vette.
As I brake I Look over my shoulder to see him lazily driving down the track...16.7 @ 6x mph, iirc. Something like that.
The guy would just sorta meander down the track at every green, as if he was on a sunday drive.
(fwiw, I lost a coupling for my intercooler piping, if I recall - no damage to the engine)
03-03-2005, 12:10 PM
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I want to get back to dmp's real topic. Canzoomer or whoever gave the original phenomenon its name: "limp mode." I would like to name the new phenomenon: "HARD-ON mode." Remember, it all started here.
03-03-2005, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Reactionary
dmp, how can I get my car into hard-on mode?
I'll give you a hint, however--My wife's RX-8 spends every night right next to my beautiful S2000....
03-05-2005, 07:41 AM
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Hey p0lak, at what dyno are you going to do this? Turbotriz of somehwhere else ? i want to see for myself, what type of number you put down, maybe ill baseline dyno my car at the same place too.
03-05-2005, 08:16 AM
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Interesting... is that what consistently you find???
Best dyno in 5th.
So I have been lying to myself with the low figure with the 3rd gear. Maybe there are actually 20whp more in my car I have not found?? :p
PLease confirm this and thx in advance :p Happy man
Best dyno in 5th.
So I have been lying to myself with the low figure with the 3rd gear. Maybe there are actually 20whp more in my car I have not found?? :p
PLease confirm this and thx in advance :p Happy man
03-05-2005, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
Interesting... is that what consistently you find???
Best dyno in 5th.
So I have been lying to myself with the low figure with the 3rd gear. Maybe there are actually 20whp more in my car I have not found?? :p
PLease confirm this and thx in advance :p Happy man
Best dyno in 5th.
So I have been lying to myself with the low figure with the 3rd gear. Maybe there are actually 20whp more in my car I have not found?? :p
PLease confirm this and thx in advance :p Happy man
You might possibly be spanking it too hard, which can cause premature choking. My suggestion is to relax and let it flow. Only then will you reach the elusive hard-on mode.
03-06-2005, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by PoLaK
I personally don't like TurboTrix kinda felt like they looked down on me because I wasn't driving a mitsu or a subaru.
I'll either be KD rotary (reading, PA) or AutoTeknik (Flemington NJ), but I have to speak with one of the two first.
I'll either be KD rotary (reading, PA) or AutoTeknik (Flemington NJ), but I have to speak with one of the two first.
let me know i want to check it out.
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