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13sampsRx8 - Mazdaspeed is a good place if you have some race slips with times. Otherwise the FS section on the forum.
For example...https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/oem-mazda-speed-bumper-more-173068/
For example...https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/oem-mazda-speed-bumper-more-173068/
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I checked at Montrose (westside mazda) since we get a discount.. They seemed to be fairly decent prices for the Mazdaspeed body kit (bumpers, skirts, and wing). I'd call there and mention that you're from the cleveland6club or rx8club and see what they can offer.
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What is the benefit of putting a breather filter on the catch can instead of running it back to the intake? Am I wrong for thinking that running it back to the intake could cause similar problems if the catch can overfills?
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If you can run it to your aux. port then just run it there. Then you get the best of both worlds.
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Yea I found that thread. I think even I can do that
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Too bad the cheap ones dont come with a decent mount. I think I'll just get the same OBX one he got.
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Track day was fun.
Thanks for snapping the pics, DB.
My front end knocking noise is becoming quite frustrating.
I've posted a 'Help Me!' over in the Issues and Problems section.
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My front end knocking noise is becoming quite frustrating.
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OK guys. I'm looking for my next set of tires. USE: Autocross and Track Days.
I've found I don't like the stock tires for this. I want something a little stickier.
I've searched but can't find a qualitative list. Lot's of commentary but the following is the best I can find:
Here is a summary of times from worst to first.
6th - Falken RT 615 ................................. Mean time: 35.302 Sec Quick time 35.125 Sec.
5th - Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec . Mean time: 35.209 sec. Quick time 35.061
4th -Toyo Proxes R1R .............................. Mean time: 34.522 sec Quick Time 34.452 sec.
3rd- Bridgestone RE-01R ......................... Mean time: 34.478 sec Quick Time 34.430 sec.
2nd- Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 ............ Mean time: 34.266 Quick time 34.238 sec.
1st - Kumho ECSTA XS ............................ Mean time :34.170 Quick Time 34.030 sec.
All tires were shaved to 3/32 nd and test performed on an Autocross set up.
Any comments. I need to stay with tires that go on the stock size wheels. I don't want to go to 17s or 19s.
I've found I don't like the stock tires for this. I want something a little stickier.
I've searched but can't find a qualitative list. Lot's of commentary but the following is the best I can find:
Here is a summary of times from worst to first.
6th - Falken RT 615 ................................. Mean time: 35.302 Sec Quick time 35.125 Sec.
5th - Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec . Mean time: 35.209 sec. Quick time 35.061
4th -Toyo Proxes R1R .............................. Mean time: 34.522 sec Quick Time 34.452 sec.
3rd- Bridgestone RE-01R ......................... Mean time: 34.478 sec Quick Time 34.430 sec.
2nd- Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 ............ Mean time: 34.266 Quick time 34.238 sec.
1st - Kumho ECSTA XS ............................ Mean time :34.170 Quick Time 34.030 sec.
All tires were shaved to 3/32 nd and test performed on an Autocross set up.
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Doc, I have experience with 3 of the 6 of those tires....
Azenis RT 615's: I've run these on the Focus for a few years now. Gone through multiple sets. Use ranges from daily driving to autocross to roadcourses. I really enjoy this tire. Although, this tire sucks in the rain once treadwear is at 40% ish
Direzza Z1 Star Specs: Great tire. Currently using these at autocross. The car seems to do rather will with these on them.
RE-01R: No way are these "stickier" then the Direzzas. They are comperable, but just marginally lower on the list. Still a good tire though
EDIT: Thanks John, I was gonna post that link.
Also, this place is running dog *** slow today. It's pissing me off.
Azenis RT 615's: I've run these on the Focus for a few years now. Gone through multiple sets. Use ranges from daily driving to autocross to roadcourses. I really enjoy this tire. Although, this tire sucks in the rain once treadwear is at 40% ish
Direzza Z1 Star Specs: Great tire. Currently using these at autocross. The car seems to do rather will with these on them.
RE-01R: No way are these "stickier" then the Direzzas. They are comperable, but just marginally lower on the list. Still a good tire though
EDIT: Thanks John, I was gonna post that link.
Also, this place is running dog *** slow today. It's pissing me off.
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Doc - I'd probably go with the RE-01Rs if money isn't an object. Falken's get mixed reviews on the track tho they'd be my choice for autocrossing since they heat up quick. That's generally bad on the track.
Here's more info.
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-racing-25/oem-replacement-tire-hpde-days-110148/
Here's more info.
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-racing-25/oem-replacement-tire-hpde-days-110148/
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Well, I haven't had a chance to run the Azenis 615's at a track day, but I have used them at a few autocrosses. I definitely like them and they stick really well. I do agree with Brian though, they are very slick in the rain. I have Brian's wheels with the azenis on them, pretty much worn down completely... they are quite a fight in the rain. Even with tread, they weren't great in the rain. Sorry, don't have too much experience with the others Doc..
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Interesting responses. We seem to be sticking with the names on the list I showed and somewhat in the order I showed.
It would be nice to be able to find someone who's driven them all.
Tiresmoker and Machiavelli are both riding the Dirrezza's . Brian any probs with those on the track?
Seems people are rating the RE-01Rs a little higher. Not sure it makes much diff. I think Tom said the Dirrezzas were significantly Cheaper than the Bridgestones.
It would be nice to be able to find someone who's driven them all.
Tiresmoker and Machiavelli are both riding the Dirrezza's . Brian any probs with those on the track?
Seems people are rating the RE-01Rs a little higher. Not sure it makes much diff. I think Tom said the Dirrezzas were significantly Cheaper than the Bridgestones.
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Well, I haven't had a chance to run the Azenis 615's at a track day, but I have used them at a few autocrosses. I definitely like them and they stick really well. I do agree with Brian though, they are very slick in the rain. I have Brian's wheels with the azenis on them, pretty much worn down completely... they are quite a fight in the rain. Even with tread, they weren't great in the rain. Sorry, don't have too much experience with the others Doc..
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The RE-01Rs seem to be decent at both which is why I'd recommend them.
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For the record I have never had an issue with the 615's in track situations and them getting slippery and greasy. I've run them at Nelsons and BeaveRun, as well as a **** ton of autocrosses.
I daily drive on the RE-01R's and when I had to break in the Direzzas I daily drove on them as well. I can say for certain that the Direzzas are better then the 01R's. Jamie (my co-driver) will agree with this statement as his last set of tires were the 01R's and he autocrossed those.
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Oh just thinking of it, I saw two 8's today ... A red on on 80E by mile 204ish (Ravenna/warren area); and a yellow on 271S coming from 480E. Anyone on here perhaps?
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Yea that was me! Were you heading the same way? Hope I wasnt driving too slow, I normally stick to around 73 at that part of the highway since its so close to the patrol building
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Interesting responses. We seem to be sticking with the names on the list I showed and somewhat in the order I showed.
It would be nice to be able to find someone who's driven them all.
Tiresmoker and Machiavelli are both riding the Dirrezza's . Brian any probs with those on the track?
Seems people are rating the RE-01Rs a little higher. Not sure it makes much diff. I think Tom said the Dirrezzas were significantly Cheaper than the Bridgestones.
It would be nice to be able to find someone who's driven them all.
Tiresmoker and Machiavelli are both riding the Dirrezza's . Brian any probs with those on the track?
Seems people are rating the RE-01Rs a little higher. Not sure it makes much diff. I think Tom said the Dirrezzas were significantly Cheaper than the Bridgestones.
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Lol, no. I was heading to downtown from Youngstown.. coming back from Tiresmoker's (brian's) house. Honestly couldn't tell if you were slow or not haha. I was the little black focus with bright HID's .. if you even were paying attention lol