So, this may be my first post, but I've been around here for awhile now as a guest, reading up and learning. But a big issue I'm facing right now is what I want to do with my car. I really like the RX-8 (though I've only spent about 10,000 miles on my '07, now sitting at about 20,000), and even though I shortly debated purchasing a new WRX instead, I think I want to stick with the 8.

Sp I'll be coming home from Iraq soon, and that means now would be a good time to place an order on a kit. I looked into the Greddy kit awhile ago, and I know the standard kit suffers from a couple issues, so I'm really leaning towards the MazdaManiac mod. I'm not sure if it's available or still offered, but I know he has the complete Greddy kit with his upgrade for $7000 on his site. As far as I know, he seems to be a pretty reliable name in the rotary world, but does anyone have experience with his kit? Is it a good choice? Because $7000 seems like a steal for all that's being offered. I don't plan on tracking it or anything, I'd just like around 300whp for some occasional spirited driving.

I know a decent amount about turbos, but I'm still learning, so on top of the kit, is there anything else I should look at installing along with it? I already plan to purchase the BHR ignition system, and I was going to go with the AP for EM anyways (even though it's included in the kit). But a big problem for me is tuning. I know MM has base turbo maps, but I don't know of anywhere to go in the Nashville area for a custom tune. Any help with that?

Didn't really mean to type all that, but any help would be appreciated.

 

Main problem I've seen with the kit is that MM hasn't been too fast at getting them sent out. It's an awesome setup though.

 

He's a busy man, but the quality is there.

 

I bought mine from Jeff when I was deployed last time... so I had time to spare and it worked out perfect for me.

I'd say contact MM and find out if he can get you all the stuff by your redeployment date... you never know you might get hooked up.

 

Yeah it says approz 10 bussiness days and people have waited over a month for a calibration adjustment.

 

Has anyone on here ever bought and installed the kit MM advertises ?
Don't think so .......

It is probably the best kit you could get for the 8 - getting it is the trick .....

 

How come you guys don't make a big deal about it ? Seems like you should at least devote a thread to it .............

 

mysql, kane, and 2 or 3 others on here whose names i dont recall as they werent the most active on here

 

/\ we are talking about the full turbo kit here - not the MM Greddy upgrade kit .

 

*note to self: dont get fucked up and then try to interact on the forum*

 

I was surprised to find out how many people have FI'd their 8 (SC and TC) and have never posted a thing about it. To some people having a good set up is reward enough and they don't get into the whole posting about it thing.

 

i like to post my projects to get instant feedback during install and as documentation. not necessarily to brag. I could see where people who have others do the install less interested in it though.

 

But I do have all the pictures.

 

Very noble . But you didn't even do a "new product " release for it and I just checked and it isn't on your website (it is on MMs).

Que Pasa ?

 

didnt it come out ages ago? I remember a post about it that was taken down due to some ahem "conflicts"

 

Nashville aye!?
I assume you mean TN? I'm about 20~30 min south of Nashville. I don't tune cars though... XD

 

So essentially, it's a good choice, it just has the issue of availability.

And would I be able to install it myself with moderate mechanical knowledge, or should I seek a professional install? I'd really like to do it myself, but if there's a pretty big margin of error, I'd rather not take any chances.

 

If you have got it ................flaunt it !

 

Im running the gt3071r........its badass and well put together I couldnt ask for more. I also have the accessport with the MM service however i posed a question maybe 3 times so i could make sure i was sending the proper information to MM and never got a real response...I know he doesnt like "hand holding" but i felt it was a simple question it related to non standard injectors and maf so my tuning service hasnt helped me much but the MM kit is really great no complaints.

 

Lol thanks charles that would make for a funny photoshop (MM report card)78. I dont blame him customer service inst the easiest people say "the customer is always right" well we know thats not true. There is a difference between hand holding and answering a simple question in less than five words i would get tired of hand holding also especially when he has put much of his knowledge already on the board. Ill shoot you a pm thanks for your help ill make it painless i swear.