Some Goodies Arrived Today... (the Faster Mark)
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Son what is your Alibi?
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Some Goodies Arrived Today... (the Faster Mark)
by faster, at least for now, I mean at draining the bank account balance to zero.
Wheels: Enkei Rp03 18x9.5 +38 1lb heavier than rpf1s in the same size but less weight on the outer edge, they are typically more expensive than rpf1s, but main reason I bought these was I got 4 new for $500.
Tires: New Falken Rt-615s 275/35/18, I’m on the hunt for AD07s if found these will be for sale.
Brake: Racing Brake BBK 13'' + 2-piece rotors all around to compliment. I'll be doing some really interesting comparative testing for RB on these, Stay tuned. Cobalt Friction GTS front, Hawk Hps rears.
Suspension: KW Variant 3 Coilovers independently DA, custom valving done by KWusa. Awesome price via the group buy.
Battery Relocate: I'll be posting up a nice DIY for you guys on how to do this the "proper" way.
-Mark Gaal
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Wheels: Enkei Rp03 18x9.5 +38 1lb heavier than rpf1s in the same size but less weight on the outer edge, they are typically more expensive than rpf1s, but main reason I bought these was I got 4 new for $500.
Tires: New Falken Rt-615s 275/35/18, I’m on the hunt for AD07s if found these will be for sale.
Brake: Racing Brake BBK 13'' + 2-piece rotors all around to compliment. I'll be doing some really interesting comparative testing for RB on these, Stay tuned. Cobalt Friction GTS front, Hawk Hps rears.
Suspension: KW Variant 3 Coilovers independently DA, custom valving done by KWusa. Awesome price via the group buy.
Battery Relocate: I'll be posting up a nice DIY for you guys on how to do this the "proper" way.
-Mark Gaal
#24 STU
Last edited by PoLaK; 03-31-2007 at 11:01 PM.
#6
Polak is the fastest bench racer I know
BTW Swoopey, help me out will ya
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/popping-axles-past-engagement-clips-into-differential-113020/
BTW Swoopey, help me out will ya
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/popping-axles-past-engagement-clips-into-differential-113020/
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
Polak is the fastest bench racer I know
BTW Swoopey, help me out will ya
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=113020
BTW Swoopey, help me out will ya
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=113020
cant help ya. i am following that to learn...
seems as you have figured it out... diy with pics!!!!! and you missed the secret oversteer nut?
btw. polak is that a brake bleeder in the background.. right now i think i hate you.
you are killing me..
beers
#9
Originally Posted by PoLaK
indeed it is, pressurizes the whole system and pumps brake fluid in the MasterClyinder, alot better than speed bleeders and only 20-30 bucks more.
beers
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Son what is your Alibi?
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Originally Posted by swoope
can i borrow it?
Mocked-up the plate that will hold the charging posts and master disconnect today, cut the appropriate lengths of postive wire and attached lugs as well.
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
lol, there's no faster copycat on the forum ...
Tried my hand at metal fabrication and MIG welding on Friday, not to bad IMHO, should look pretty stock with some flat black grill paint on it.
my 1st and 2nd welds ever are left to right.... respectively
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Son what is your Alibi?
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did you go back futher into the trunk depression, or did you mount right by the tire repair kit? I felt like going into the depression would be counterproductive as although its lower, its further from the center....
#24
Originally Posted by PoLaK
I beg to differ, it is only a few inches higher at this point then if it were possible to mount next to the washer fluid bottle (assuming it could fit). I believe the biggest diiference will come from steering feel/responce/and quickness from the weight no longer being over the front wheels; not from lowering the center of mass in the car by 15-20lbs or so, this wiring weights quite a bit to so i don't know if it will be that much. ...
Last edited by ULLLOSE; 04-12-2007 at 08:30 PM.