Edmunds Review Mazdaspeed Suspension
10-21-2006, 09:04 PM
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Edmunds Review Mazdaspeed Suspension
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/dc...mazdapseed+rx8
The histroy of the 7/8, per Edmunds, may also interest you:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=103416
The histroy of the 7/8, per Edmunds, may also interest you:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=103416
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10-24-2006, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by tjbourgoyne
Not tracking on the MS version. Saving weight with the rims then adding it back with appearance items seems counterproductive.
10-25-2006, 11:13 AM
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It's not the appearance but the aerodynamics they're after. That's why all the RX-8's that race use body kits.
10-25-2006, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by tjbourgoyne
From what I understand it takes a lot of speed to take aerodynamics into consideration for body kits. At lower speeds shaving off weight is more noticeable. I took out the spare, flat kit, jack, emptied the washer fluid, and removed the engine cover. It's only about 50lbs but I can sure feel the difference. The rims and a couple of more things would put me at 100lbs which I believe would feel like 10 hp.
10-26-2006, 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by tjbourgoyne
From what I understand it takes a lot of speed to take aerodynamics into consideration for body kits. At lower speeds shaving off weight is more noticeable. I took out the spare, flat kit, jack, emptied the washer fluid, and removed the engine cover. It's only about 50lbs but I can sure feel the difference. The rims and a couple of more things would put me at 100lbs which I believe would feel like 10 hp.
But Unsprung weight is MORE important, IMO...pays greater dividends. I'd rather have a 10lbs redux per wheel/tire weight than 80lbs gone from the interior.
11-02-2006, 08:15 AM
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they mention in the video that the car is equipped with coilovers, but im guessing they are talking about the struts/spring combo, not the adjustable coilover right??
11-02-2006, 11:33 AM
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they mention in the video that the car is equipped with coilovers, but im guessing they are talking about the struts/spring combo, not the adjustable coilover right??
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