Brettus

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cool .

bluerx

Rotaman

Hi blue

I make up the magnecor cable myself, but you can have it made from Magnecor or from Thundercords in Australia. I have delt with both companies.
Although at the moment due to the exchange rate, probably best to deal straight with Magnecor in the US.

Regards

Rotaman

bluerx

Yea I noticed dealing with the companies directly at the moment is cheaper.

I emailed charles at BHR and he staying that the MSD, Magnecor and Moroso all perform equally and that "the coils also require a unique terminal that is somewhat difficult to procure in small quantities". I don't get that statement and will email him to clear it up but does that mean that the original terminals (on spark leads) won't fit on the coils?

Did you find this when fitting on your car rotaman?

Rotaman

Hi Blue

If you go to the BHR coils ( D-585 ) then yes they use a different coil terminal then the factory coils, so you are right in saying the original terminals on the leads won't fit. and yes they are a little harder to get hold of, but Magnecor do have all of the terminals that are needed and they will sell them in small quantities, I bought enough terminals to make 2-3 sets of cables.
If you decide to go with the BHR coils, then I'm sure Charles can supply all the parts you will need.
But if you decide to make it up yourself, which is what I did, then you will have to get hold of the ignition cable and terminals from Magnecor.
There are also the wiring terminals to think about, because the original coils are a three wire coil and the BHR ( D-585 ) coil are a 4 wire coil and the sockets that you need to plug into the factory coil plug are quite hard to get hold of and rather expensive for what they are.
You other alternative to the sockets that plug into the factory coil plugs, is to hard wire into the factory loom, which is not to differcult to do, but once you have done it that way, it is more differcult to go back to factory coils if you ever decide too.
If this sounds like its getting a little complex, then your best bet would be to keep with factory coils or buy the BHR kit.
Be aware that if you go with the BHR kit, and you have a JDM RX8, then you will probably get a CEL that comes up and it won't cause a problem, but you have to put up with the light on your dash.
If you would like to know more then feel free to ask.

Regards

Rotaman

scotttnz

I'm leaning towards getting stock coils and plugs, with some upgraded leads at some point. My main reason for shying away from the BHR kit is that this is my daily driven car, and we are on the other side of the world if something goes wrong with a BHR coil or lead. If I really need a stock one in a hurry they can be sourced locally, at a price premium of course.

I am considering buying something small and economical as a daily driver, in which case the BHR kit may be back on the agenda.

bluerx

Man I hate my life, I was going to buy the full BHR kit with spark plugs straight from them. But I didn't know that the JDM came up with CEL's when installing this product, now I'm majorly back tracking is there any other problems that I might have with it.

If worst comes to worst I might just get OEM Coils with magnecor or msd leads.

Thanks

Rotaman

There is no problems with running the BHR kit, or equivalent setup, only that you will probably have to put up with the Cel light being on. The car will run just fine.
I have the D-585 coils setup on my car and it runs just fine, but I just put up with the Cel light being on.
Having said that, I don't use my car as a daily driver.

Regards

Rotaman

Brettus

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The cel on mine has been on for the last two yrs

am0251

Hi , I had A White Type-S in Auckland too...

pottsy

Hey guys, been told that I won't get a new wof for the 8 due to tyres so im in the market for a new set. Any suggestions?

scotttnz

I recommend round ones.

When mine wear out i'll be looking for something a bit quieter than the stock bridgestones. At that point I may go to 19" wheels too.

Rotaman

I suggest if you are using factory rims, then Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 235-40-18 or Toyo T1R of the same size. Toyo will probably be the cheaper tire.
When I flat spotted my tyres on factory rims ( another story-not using ones brain ), I bought a set of Goodyear GSD3's as I had had these on other cars and found them to be excellant in the wet.
When I bought a new set of rims I went to the Toyo's as they were a better priced tyre for the larger rims, and I had used Toyo tyres our Legarcy and they were also good wet weather tyres.
Hope this is helpful.

Regards

Rotaman

bluerx

I'm not going to go for the coils. Just going to go stock. I have too many people driving the 8 which will get confused about the light etc...

Any ways when my tires went bald i upgrade to 18x9" mags but still when for bridgestone re040 which is the same model as the standard rx8 tires, but the size was specific to GTR r34 and cost quite abit. I would recommend going bigger than 18 as 18's look small for the car in my opinion.(but depends on the style of mag.

scotttnz

When I got new tyres for Mrs Scotttnz's Mazda 3 about a month ago I ended up with Goodyear F1s. They seem to be very good, probably overkill for the 3, but I have a strong dislike for cheap tyres after an experience when i was younger. They were on a run out special because there was a new model coming out or something, so I don't know if they will still be available.

Brettus

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Had both goodyear F1 eagles and Falken Fk452s - both were good . Largest recommended size for stock rim is 245/40/18

pottsy

Leaning towards the toyo's was quoted $240 each fitted and aligned. Anyone had any experience with hankook?

xcon

I still got Hankook's v12... on the rear from the previous owner , they are ok.... but personally i wouldn't choose them

Bluerx advised on the cruise that the new Bridgestone store in Manukau give decent quotes

sweetfa

I've put on Hankook V12s - Quiet although they are pretty soft but I don't do huge kms but they seem to hold up well in the wet

scotttnz

Finally, 6 weeks after being rear ended on the way home from work, I have my 8 back.

I think and early morning drive to Clevdon tomorrow is called for!

bluerx

$240 is a good price i doubt the manukau store can do that i spent 1200 on all 4 but was in a hurry to buy them. We put them on the rx7 and they grip very well but have not tried them in the wet.

Clevdon trip i hear u say i might see you there, the rx been garaged for 2 long and thought i might give twilight a run 2moro morning as well and good weather too. (actually might wait for midday possibly too much dew on the road)

scotttnz

It was a lovely morning for a drive, but unfortunately Twilight Rd was a little bit wet and slippery to go hard.

Sketchnz

Awesome picture bro, makes me jealous lol cant wait till my cars back on the road!

bluerx

nice pict, where is that taken?? i know you said clevdon but didnt know they had views like that

scotttnz

That was at maraetai beach on the way to Clevdon. I came back through Twilight road.