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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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New to the Site need some advice

Whats up everyone I just got me an 05 RX8 and joined this site and I'm looking to do some mods and Im kind of a newbie at this so if anyone can give me some good beginner mods and what everyone thinks should be the first mods you do?
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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The best mod I ever did was the Cobb Accessport (AP) from Mazdamaniac (MM) see thread. Better MPG, better oiling, cooling fans turn on earlier and of course more power.

https://www.rx8club.com/mazdamaniac-183/cobb-accessport-discussion-140117/

Dont just find who is the cheepest, buy it from MM, you get customized calibrations for 6 months, so if you are thinking about oing an intake kit do it with in 6 months of buying the AP.

No cat makes more power and intake might make a few. Dont expect big gains unless you go FI.

If you are thinking abot getting an intake, I used the racing beat with air duct until I went FI. I loved it and it worked great. I have it up for sale in the fs section. Always a good Idea to find your parts used, so once you decide what you want to buy, keep an eye on the FS threads.

Brakes and handling are great from the factory but if you want to track the car you should do some upgrades, better tires, lower and stiffer suspension, better brake pads and rotors.

Lots of info on the forume, just look around.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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if you got the MT...short shifter...best first mod ever..
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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Welcome To The Addiction!
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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4X4 delete kit.
AFE SS
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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where do i go to get the short shifter
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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yeah short shifter, exhaust, turbo, Nitrous oh the last two are pretty big mods haha welcome to the addiction and Pics or it never happened....
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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Really a personal choice. What is it about the 8 that you think is lacking, and needs to be fixed?

For me, the LightInSight was a necessary mod. The sock and the hook came next, but are more in the realm of preservation rather than modification.

Ken
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 04RX8man
yeah short shifter, exhaust, turbo, Nitrous oh the last two are pretty big mods haha welcome to the addiction and Pics or it never happened....
pics are coming soon
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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possible options

call me or check the site out champions-motorsports.com were surrently adding stuff but what ever you can think off let us know and we will get you pricing...thanks
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by kah6987
where do i go to get the short shifter
http://www.axialflow.com/
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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I was gonna post some pics but i dont know how
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Lift kit yo!
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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pics

heres the pics sorry it took so long
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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