Recommended mods for beginners?
hukbong himpapawid
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some but not all of them... some hobby shops (depending on the base) have mitchell on demand and you can print out removal/install directions as a guide. there's a lot of DIY write-ups in this forum as well. DIY Section – by Category and Alphabetically
hukbong himpapawid
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sway bars (stibilizer bars/anti-roll bars) will reduce body roll on your car; they come in different sizes, depending o the manufacturer and some are adjustable...
before you start upgrading your parts (performance-wise), it would be a great idea to know your car's limitation first and then replace the parts that you feel is necessary. See if there's an HPDE event in your area, that will get you well acquainted with your car.
...It's kinda like improving with your car, increase your car's capability by upgrading parts as your skill level develops via track events. (that's my NCO/interpersonal approach, ALS style LOL)
before you start upgrading your parts (performance-wise), it would be a great idea to know your car's limitation first and then replace the parts that you feel is necessary. See if there's an HPDE event in your area, that will get you well acquainted with your car.
...It's kinda like improving with your car, increase your car's capability by upgrading parts as your skill level develops via track events. (that's my NCO/interpersonal approach, ALS style LOL)
Tex, get three HPDE track days under your belt and then report back what youu have learned. Once you have learned to "rotate the car", "clip the apex", and "give the point" you will be assessed for potential yellow-belt status and allowed the secrets to more power.
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Tex, get three HPDE track days under your belt and then report back what youu have learned. Once you have learned to "rotate the car", "clip the apex", and "give the point" you will be assessed for potential yellow-belt status and allowed the secrets to more power.
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The easiest way to install swaybars is to take off the radiator, then the swaybar will easily go in and out. So think about upgrading the radiator during swaybar install time.
The easiest way to install swaybars is to take off the radiator, then the swaybar will easily go in and out. So think about upgrading the radiator during swaybar install time.
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Tex, get three HPDE track days under your belt and then report back what youu have learned. Once you have learned to "rotate the car", "clip the apex", and "give the point" you will be assessed for potential yellow-belt status and allowed the secrets to more power.
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1. Mazmart water pump
2. Mazsport ignition solution or upcoming alternate ignition solution.
3. Flywheel, if manual
4. Short shifter, if manual
5. Automatic Transmission Cooler and Redline High Temp AT fluid, if auto
6. Cold Air Intake duct. Racing Beat or Odula.
7. High flow air filter
8. Synthetic oil, 0W30
9. Amsoil long life oil filter
10. Oil catch can and breather mod, DIY section
11. Throttle Body bypass mod, DIY section
12. Exhaust, Greddy is good. Preferably weighs less, pipes are larger, and sound DB level near stock.
13. Larger oil cooler or 2nd oil cooler (if older 4AT).
14. Greddy oil pan, adds extra oil capacity
15. Redline Water Wetter for radiator
16. Redline gas additive, Redline 2 cycle oil as premix, or other premix.
15. Scangauge 2
17. Escort GT2 G-Timer or G-Tech Pro
18. Mazsport fan mod or other type fan mod (maybe unnecessary if have ECU reflasher and map editing software)
19. Electrical Grounding kit
20. Rear strut and member brace set.
21. ECU reflasher. Cobb AP, EFIdude, or Hymee
2. Mazsport ignition solution or upcoming alternate ignition solution.
3. Flywheel, if manual
4. Short shifter, if manual
5. Automatic Transmission Cooler and Redline High Temp AT fluid, if auto
6. Cold Air Intake duct. Racing Beat or Odula.
7. High flow air filter
8. Synthetic oil, 0W30
9. Amsoil long life oil filter
10. Oil catch can and breather mod, DIY section
11. Throttle Body bypass mod, DIY section
12. Exhaust, Greddy is good. Preferably weighs less, pipes are larger, and sound DB level near stock.
13. Larger oil cooler or 2nd oil cooler (if older 4AT).
14. Greddy oil pan, adds extra oil capacity
15. Redline Water Wetter for radiator
16. Redline gas additive, Redline 2 cycle oil as premix, or other premix.
15. Scangauge 2
17. Escort GT2 G-Timer or G-Tech Pro
18. Mazsport fan mod or other type fan mod (maybe unnecessary if have ECU reflasher and map editing software)
19. Electrical Grounding kit
20. Rear strut and member brace set.
21. ECU reflasher. Cobb AP, EFIdude, or Hymee
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sway bars (stibilizer bars/anti-roll bars) will reduce body roll on your car; they come in different sizes, depending o the manufacturer and some are adjustable...
before you start upgrading your parts (performance-wise), it would be a great idea to know your car's limitation first and then replace the parts that you feel is necessary. See if there's an HPDE event in your area, that will get you well acquainted with your car.
...It's kinda like improving with your car, increase your car's capability by upgrading parts as your skill level develops via track events. (that's my NCO/interpersonal approach, ALS style LOL)
before you start upgrading your parts (performance-wise), it would be a great idea to know your car's limitation first and then replace the parts that you feel is necessary. See if there's an HPDE event in your area, that will get you well acquainted with your car.
...It's kinda like improving with your car, increase your car's capability by upgrading parts as your skill level develops via track events. (that's my NCO/interpersonal approach, ALS style LOL)
In Massachusetts, they clover-style highway entrances and every know and then I would take the corners at 60-70 mph. That's my favorite part about driving the RX8, but now I'm stuck in Oklahoma and where I am all they have are straight aways...BORING!!
I noticed when shifting that first to second is a little rough, and as I was reading some of the threads about the AFE short shifter one person claims it solved that for him.
hukbong himpapawid
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I almost know my car's limitations...when I was station at Hanscom AFB, Mass., my friend, who has a 2006 Honda Civic SI, and I went at it on a straight away before getting back to the base late at night.
In Massachusetts, they clover-style highway entrances and every know and then I would take the corners at 60-70 mph. That's my favorite part about driving the RX8, but now I'm stuck in Oklahoma and where I am all they have are straight aways...BORING!!
I noticed when shifting that first to second is a little rough, and as I was reading some of the threads about the AFE short shifter one person claims it solved that for him.
In Massachusetts, they clover-style highway entrances and every know and then I would take the corners at 60-70 mph. That's my favorite part about driving the RX8, but now I'm stuck in Oklahoma and where I am all they have are straight aways...BORING!!
I noticed when shifting that first to second is a little rough, and as I was reading some of the threads about the AFE short shifter one person claims it solved that for him.
...my AFE shifter cured the burning sensation that I feel when I pee
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