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Old 07-22-2007 | 03:58 PM
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make it a bit faster!!

hey can anybody tell me how to get my 8 a bit quicker , without the likes of maping and without a real big exspence!. any ideas thanks ,
Old 07-22-2007 | 04:02 PM
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You've been a member here for a year, yet you still ask a question like that?

The answers lie in these threads, my son - blessed are they that search.

Read, mark, learn and inwardly digest!

....so it is written, so let it be done,

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(I missed church today....well, technically, I didn't miss it at all, due to having no intention of going)

.....and the Lord looked upon the thread....and it was good.
Old 07-22-2007 | 04:06 PM
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in the wrong forum, no less.
Old 07-22-2007 | 04:08 PM
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a bit faster

sorry stealth, what i meant was whats the most simple way of adding more power!.
Old 07-22-2007 | 04:29 PM
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sorry stealth, what i meant was whats the most simple way of adding more power!.
and what he meant, is that you can find that answer in many different threads that already exist.
Old 07-22-2007 | 04:37 PM
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Using jet fuel is a popular alternative for rx8 owners.
Old 07-22-2007 | 04:39 PM
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Old 07-22-2007 | 04:39 PM
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Loose weight!

From your 8 & YOU!
Old 07-22-2007 | 04:42 PM
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Wink a bit faster

thanks maniac, saved me serchin
Old 07-22-2007 | 04:55 PM
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Old 07-22-2007 | 05:05 PM
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not sure if that was sarcastic or not... but anyways, here's the 2nd sticky down, which summarizes most of the lower-end aftermarket stuff. This will cover most (not all obviously) things below $1000 which will net you some power, but not much mind you.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/calling-all-springs-flywheels-sway-bars-intakes-pulleys-more-90832/
Old 07-22-2007 | 05:11 PM
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Fender strakes increase the aerodynamics of the car and add a small but not insignificant amount of horsepower.

They add ~5 hp.
Old 07-22-2007 | 06:33 PM
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Old 07-22-2007 | 07:06 PM
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Old 07-22-2007 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TheKDog
Fender strakes increase the aerodynamics of the car and add a small but not insignificant amount of horsepower.

They add ~5 hp.
You got it all wrong. The fender strakes operate on the Burneoli Principale, which states air that travels a longer distance must increase speed. In the case of the fender strakes, which are an air foil, the air going over the top of the strakes must travel at a higher rate of speed to meet the air that was split and is traveling along the bottom of the strake. The higher speed up top on the strakes create a low pressure zone above it, thus creating lift under the strake. When yu exceed speeds of 60mph the lift is so great you lighten you car by 500-lbs, in effect gaining rear-wheel horsepower. At speeds over 100-mph, the lift effect by the strakes is so great you need the Mazdaspeed wing to create enough downforce to keep your car on the ground. But the serious lift still picks the front end of the car off the ground, so you loose, in effect, 1500-lbs of mass and the reduced level of friction by having your front tires off the ground.

Strakes rule
Old 07-22-2007 | 07:21 PM
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Na rato would give him more on the butt dyno!

Where the hell do you get your pics from?
Old 07-22-2007 | 07:55 PM
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A lighter flywheel is prob your best bet to make the car feel a bit quicker....
Old 07-22-2007 | 08:21 PM
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I was waiting for someone suggest op to sell the 8 and buy crossfire....
Old 07-22-2007 | 09:20 PM
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buy an ebay sport chip!!!!!!!!!! JUST KIDDING, NO ONE RIP MY HEAD OFF!!!
Old 07-22-2007 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by chickenwafer
You got it all wrong. The fender strakes operate on the Burneoli Principale, which states air that travels a longer distance must increase speed. In the case of the fender strakes, which are an air foil, the air going over the top of the strakes must travel at a higher rate of speed to meet the air that was split and is traveling along the bottom of the strake. The higher speed up top on the strakes create a low pressure zone above it, thus creating lift under the strake. When yu exceed speeds of 60mph the lift is so great you lighten you car by 500-lbs, in effect gaining rear-wheel horsepower. At speeds over 100-mph, the lift effect by the strakes is so great you need the Mazdaspeed wing to create enough downforce to keep your car on the ground. But the serious lift still picks the front end of the car off the ground, so you loose, in effect, 1500-lbs of mass and the reduced level of friction by having your front tires off the ground.

Strakes rule
God DAMN you put a lot of effort into this joke!
Old 07-22-2007 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by skynyrdman
hey can anybody tell me how to get my 8 a bit quicker ...


Drop a V8 in it.
Old 07-22-2007 | 10:07 PM
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8 is not the fastest car but its a fast car. but takes alot of skills to drive it fast. obviously driving skills is what you need.

Get another car
Old 07-22-2007 | 10:07 PM
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try pressing on the gas pedal some more..
Old 07-22-2007 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Huskyfan23
God DAMN you put a lot of effort into this joke!
joke?
Old 07-22-2007 | 10:17 PM
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Weight, would be the best first step.


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