My weekend in a BLOWN RX-8
09-15-2005, 12:44 PM
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RX8 and a Truk....
Originally Posted by DMRH
Guys, the supercharger alone takes up a massive chunk of the $11k price. They are straight from the USA & damned expensive thanks to their cutting edge technology designed into them.
Take it from me. After spending a wekeend in this thing, you forget about the cost & just end up wanting that 74% power gain........ :D
Take it from me. After spending a wekeend in this thing, you forget about the cost & just end up wanting that 74% power gain........ :D
I wonder if they would sell and ship just the OTHER stuff to me, if I could source the SC here stateside?
09-15-2005, 04:16 PM
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the SC rotarmaster uses is fairly unique as far as I've investigated in that you don't need to run oil to the SC and the ability to mount it as rotarmaster has. all the other centrifugal SC's I've seen need oil to be pumped to the gears. I also haven't see any mention of being able to choose direction of drive which would leave the SC being mounted inlet to the rear and a 180 deg bend in the intake.
09-16-2005, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by RXP33D
s/c renesis from rotormaster rocks only if it had come stock like this.
Imagine the rx8 being marketed as 300kW....For 72000AU.
*Drools*
Imagine the rx8 being marketed as 300kW....For 72000AU.
*Drools*
However, I guess the price concerns above indicate some people weren't in that market (ie, price point) when they bought their 8's. Or have they not thought about it this way. Do people really think they can get another 120Kw for, say, $AU5K 
09-16-2005, 02:54 AM
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I would be happy with 220-240kw. For me 300kw is too much for me. I would like a bit more power but I don't want lots more. At present I feel the handling over comes the power, I would just like to even that out more.
5-7psi from a twin screw is all I'll need to keep me happy and it should with luck leave me with the money for the upgraded clucth, some better cooling and almost a set of decent coilovers.
Paying 12-13K for this I am happy with but not just for extra power!
I would have paid $72,000 though for a brand new factory standard 300kw RX8 though, but that's because it would come with full factory warranty and resale value!
5-7psi from a twin screw is all I'll need to keep me happy and it should with luck leave me with the money for the upgraded clucth, some better cooling and almost a set of decent coilovers.
Paying 12-13K for this I am happy with but not just for extra power!
I would have paid $72,000 though for a brand new factory standard 300kw RX8 though, but that's because it would come with full factory warranty and resale value!
09-18-2005, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ILIV48
I would be happy with 220-240kw. For me 300kw is too much for me. I would like a bit more power but I don't want lots more. At present I feel the handling over comes the power, I would just like to even that out more.
5-7psi from a twin screw is all I'll need to keep me happy and it should with luck leave me with the money for the upgraded clucth, some better cooling and almost a set of decent coilovers.
Paying 12-13K for this I am happy with but not just for extra power!
I would have paid $72,000 though for a brand new factory standard 300kw RX8 though, but that's because it would come with full factory warranty and resale value!
5-7psi from a twin screw is all I'll need to keep me happy and it should with luck leave me with the money for the upgraded clucth, some better cooling and almost a set of decent coilovers.
Paying 12-13K for this I am happy with but not just for extra power!
I would have paid $72,000 though for a brand new factory standard 300kw RX8 though, but that's because it would come with full factory warranty and resale value!
There are obviously people out there who would buy it - precisely why this car is screaming out for an SP model, a la the MX5.
09-20-2005, 09:45 PM
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ILIV48: ..... I would be happy with 220-240kw. .... 5-7psi from a twin screw is all I'll need to keep me happy and it should with luck leave me with the money for the upgraded clucth, some better cooling and almost a set of decent coilovers.
Not to hijack a thread, but what are considered "... decent coilovers..." and what should they be costing for the Rx8? Tien Flex? HKS? JIC's Something else?
Not to hijack a thread, but what are considered "... decent coilovers..." and what should they be costing for the Rx8? Tien Flex? HKS? JIC's Something else?
09-20-2005, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mlx8
Not to hijack a thread, but what are considered "... decent coilovers..." and what should they be costing for the Rx8? Tien Flex? HKS? JIC's Something else?
Leaves me a lot more spare money to go towards FI later (see back on topic) :D
09-20-2005, 11:19 PM
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As Dave explains the car, it sounds exactly like my recent experience in the Pettit Supercharged 8 ... which I plan on getting when an 8 is sitting in my garage too 
And for the US guys, that kit makes a lot more sense in price, at a much more reasonable ~$5K - www.pettitracing.com
Sorry to post this in your thread Dave, just wanted to reaffirm your thoughts that supercharging on an 8 kicks ***!
And for the US guys, that kit makes a lot more sense in price, at a much more reasonable ~$5K - www.pettitracing.com
Sorry to post this in your thread Dave, just wanted to reaffirm your thoughts that supercharging on an 8 kicks ***!
09-21-2005, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Gibbo
Does anyone know if the $11,900 is installed or just supplied.
I am tempted but that price tag blows me away.
The 300KW is oh so appealing.
I am tempted but that price tag blows me away.
The 300KW is oh so appealing.
The RotorMaster site says this:
"Priced at AUS $11,900 in boxed form (ready to install)"
The way I read that, installation is extra.
09-21-2005, 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
Good to hear from you Gibbo.
Originally Posted by Revolver
The RotorMaster site says this:
"Priced at AUS $11,900 in boxed form (ready to install)"
The way I read that, installation is extra.
"Priced at AUS $11,900 in boxed form (ready to install)"
The way I read that, installation is extra.
09-21-2005, 02:30 AM
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Well it's good to be back, too much travelling and work, not enough spare time.
If he could break in under the $10,000 installed then I might just bite at that. But $11,900 + install, that is steep.
So what have I missed, other than what looked like a great cruise on the weekend. (Hold those replies, I should just get off my ***, sorry I should just sit on my *** and read the past 3 months worth of posts. )
If he could break in under the $10,000 installed then I might just bite at that. But $11,900 + install, that is steep.
So what have I missed, other than what looked like a great cruise on the weekend. (Hold those replies, I should just get off my ***, sorry I should just sit on my *** and read the past 3 months worth of posts.
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09-26-2005, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
Good to hear from you Gibbo.
The RotorMaster site says this:
"Priced at AUS $11,900 in boxed form (ready to install)"
The way I read that, installation is extra.
The RotorMaster site says this:
"Priced at AUS $11,900 in boxed form (ready to install)"
The way I read that, installation is extra.
The price is $11,900 drive in - drive out
BOOSTD-7 Nice to read your a fan of the Supercharged 13B-MSP. Impressed with the cheaper price. Might check out the web site & see if they are using a Pro-charger centrifugal unit.
Am finished the techo story for ZOOM magazine here & was impressed with the properties of centrifugal blower over the twin screw or Roots design. RotorMaster made the right choice be using one for sure.
REgards
09-26-2005, 07:59 PM
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What am I missing?
Andrew
Andrew
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09-29-2005, 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
Looks like they moved the battery in this pic. Is this one newer than the ones you posted?
The ones on the first page are the current shots.
Basically, the high powered Odessy battery has no problems starting the car when hot or cold. They are an expensive battery but worth the money in cases such as this. Relocation was preffered as the clearences where too tight leaving it in the original location.
Has no affect on performance if thats a question