Yea, they're 20s
03-15-2006, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by FLybOi drE
what you described in physics term and a word that everyone can understand is "torque". greater diameter requires more torgue to turn the wheels....the reason why you feel it grip better its because its actually turning slower than it would with an 18" and the width of the tires are wider too. but then again, if you really wanted to know the results, theres only one way...experiment, go to dragstrip and see the time difference. but then again, we already know the best to use is 17"....IMO 20" is just what a ricer with too much money would do 
Having 20" rims is not being a ricer, what the hell is your definition of a ricer? A guy who likes his car enough to make it look better. So what if we lost performance, the 8 wasn't that fast anyway (by no way am I saying that 8 is slow either) So what if we can't fly around corners anymore, I have my bike for that. Not everybody buys their 8 to fly up and down the road. I bought it #1 because the car is beautiful, simple as that. I wanted a car I can modify and put in local car shows.
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03-16-2006, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by DrDiaboloco
Having said that, I fear you are playing fast and loose with the balance of the car if you start mixing up your springs. If you've changed them and have noticed no ill effects, good on ya and I wish you the best. I just feel that Mazda knew what they were doing and built a fine road scalpel with good power (not world-beating power), phenomenal handling and feel, and truly great brakes... And messing with mismatched springs can only dilute that "feel", not to mention possibly being dangerous from a handling standpoint. If you've not noticed a problem with the setup the way you drive, then you're fine and I'm happy that you're happy. For me, though, I'm either going to leave it be or swap out the WHOLE spring package.
The car is going to be a show car. My other mazda did very well at shows and this one will do. Its used to promote my website. If i want speed and handling, i get on my bike.
Side note, the car is supposed to finally be out of the body shop (after 19 days) today so i can put the 20s back on this weekend. Sorry, had to share, im glad im finally getting it back
03-16-2006, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Terrance26
Having 20" rims is not being a ricer, what the hell is your definition of a ricer? A guy who likes his car enough to make it look better. So what if we lost performance, the 8 wasn't that fast anyway (by no way am I saying that 8 is slow either) So what if we can't fly around corners anymore, I have my bike for that. Not everybody buys their 8 to fly up and down the road. I bought it #1 because the car is beautiful, simple as that. I wanted a car I can modify and put in local car shows.
and come on, our car not tooo fast but not too slow?? we can burn 95% of the cars we see everyday, seriously! the best is when a ricer wanna be starts tailing you and after you burn them they do the famous ricer pass by thinking they won
07-13-2006, 09:42 PM
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Extremely well said Zoom Zoom. That is pretty much what it comes down to...
If only everyone would simply just be accepting of both camps...
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If only everyone would simply just be accepting of both camps...
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Originally Posted by IZoomZoomI
two schools of thought, some are more into the show and really could care less how 20 would affect their performance and some want stick to lighter 18 wheels who are just pure enthusiast. Wonder is there a way to get both? 
Doesn't look bad at all, but it's really unproportional. Btw what size tips are those magnaflows?
Doesn't look bad at all, but it's really unproportional. Btw what size tips are those magnaflows?
08-12-2006, 11:19 AM
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And I haven't lost that much from performance with my 20s on. I have beaten redlines, wrx's, mustangs, 350zs,and also a few srt-4s, with my 20s on. But thats also with a 50 shot of nitrous. And If I feel like riding the twisties I have an 04 636 to scrape knee with. Problem solved.
And If I feel like riding the twisties I have an 04 636 to scrape knee with. Problem solved.
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09-19-2006, 08:19 AM
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And If I feel like riding the twisties I have an 04 636 to scrape knee with. Problem solved.
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Everyone has their own opinion, I also have 20's on my Rx-8, and i think they look sick on my car. i did have some problems, in the front i needed wheel spacers because the spokes hit the stock caliper,( their goes my big brake upgrade that i was thinking about), and i was also rubbing in the rear, the custom sound system i designed and fabricated added alot of weight, so i rolled my rear fenders and now I'm saving up for the tein flex suspension so that should help correct all my problems. The 20's defiantly effect the performance and i also have to drive very carefully, but the rims are for car shows, so when i feel like really taking my car out for a drive i put the stock 18 back on.
KYRX8 i think the rims look good but you dont have a body kit and suspension yet, they look like they are too big for the car because the car is so high off the ground. so keep up the good work.
heres my set up
20" Staggered Axis 7MOD Rims (20"x10" Rear, 20"x9" Front)
Toyo Proxes T1R Tires (275/30 ZR 20 Rear, 245/35 ZR 20 Front)
and heres some pictures
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2330383
KYRX8 i think the rims look good but you dont have a body kit and suspension yet, they look like they are too big for the car because the car is so high off the ground. so keep up the good work.
heres my set up
20" Staggered Axis 7MOD Rims (20"x10" Rear, 20"x9" Front)
Toyo Proxes T1R Tires (275/30 ZR 20 Rear, 245/35 ZR 20 Front)
and heres some pictures
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2330383
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