RX8 drifting.......suitable parts???
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RX8 drifting.......suitable parts???
Had my rx8 around 6 months now and want to use that rear-wheel drive to its full potential!
Basically if i start drifting alot from now on, what would be suitable parts to get for the engine to prevent any unwanted failures, due to more wear n tear?!
Basically if i start drifting alot from now on, what would be suitable parts to get for the engine to prevent any unwanted failures, due to more wear n tear?!
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I've been trying to get my 2004 RX-8 GT MT sideways also. I would probably recommend looking into getting a performance clutch, lightweight flywheel, and performance exhaust. The clutch because mine heats up and wears out really fast. After a few quick shifts and clutch kicks my clutch pedal and shifter starts vibrating when pressing/releasing clutch and shifting. The flywheel to get the rpms moving faster. The exhaust to hear the car and adds power. Be careful when buying parts for power like intake or exhaust, some decrease power. I am in the process of finding what to look for and trying to figure the best parts for drifting for me. If anyone has any RX-8 drifting incite from experience, please unload!
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Stock rx8s will go sideways just fine. I would however, recommend upgrading the cooling system. Drifting tends to create quite a bit of engine heat (reduced airflow from, you know, not going straight). Practice is the biggest key to get it going sideways. Try the different methods/speeds and keep the rpms UP. Like, as high as possible. As you, the driver, get better, then start bumping up the power, suspension, etc. 2 way LSD never hurts, either.
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beef up the cooling system, as mentioned, your airflow isn't as the engineers designed it, then at the track you do a lot of waiting around in idle, which causes more heat than normal.
one o' dem grab handles would be ideal for drifting compared to the spaceship control Mazda put in as the stock ebrake
one o' dem grab handles would be ideal for drifting compared to the spaceship control Mazda put in as the stock ebrake
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coilovers, clutch, done. stock cooling system will do just fine, hydro e brakes are a waste of money when stock works just fine, and you will never make anything over stock power N/A so if you want more power budget for boost. it would also be wise to look into motor mounts as the stock ones collapse very easily especially when you abuse it on the track, I have the BHR motor mounts and love them
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+1 for coilovers, clutch, and practice. Upgraded cooling systems are never a bad idea for extended performance driving, be it straight or sideways. If we are talking necessary, well maybe not, but you don't need coilovers to drift, it just makes it easier. Better cooling will always be less wear and tear, as will proper tires, etc. I don't know how much less, I don't claim it is enough to be cost effective, but better safe than sorry in this case IMO.
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have anyone here that's drifted their rx8 upgraded their rear calipers? im looking into changing it from the cable to just hydro operated. looking for info and tips don't seem to find anything on web/forum.
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haha I dont have any good ones from that track, but heres a 75mph + clutch kick entry from when I first started drifting!
RX8 drifting NSS at Tennessee Drift - YouTube
and heres an e brake entry from the top of 2nd. 50 ~ 55 is mph
RX8 and 350Z drift at Beech Bend - YouTube
RX8 drifting NSS at Tennessee Drift - YouTube
and heres an e brake entry from the top of 2nd. 50 ~ 55 is mph
RX8 and 350Z drift at Beech Bend - YouTube
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