What should I do First?
08-14-2007 | 04:17 PM
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What should I do First?
hello everyone, i have a 2004 mazda rx8 completly stock, and i was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what performance parts i should get first, and what i should put into my car. anyone have any ideas? thanks for the help,
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08-14-2007 | 04:42 PM
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08-14-2007 | 04:47 PM
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From what I've heard, an AFE Short Shifter, or a light weight flywheel. These give the most bang for your buck. My choice would probably be an exhaust just because I love that sound, and add in a high flow cat and it should give you a little.
08-14-2007 | 05:05 PM
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08-14-2007 | 06:04 PM
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I want to do suspension, brakes and FI.
The order I'd go would be AFE SS, suspension, exhaust, brakes then FI
The exhaust doesn't make enough difference to be ahead of suspension.
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08-14-2007 | 06:33 PM
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I suppose it depends on what you are trying to accomplish, and what you personally feel are the deficiencies of the car in stock form.
For me, it was too quiet for a sports car, so I bought an exhaust first.
After that I bought some wheels/tires and springs. Really improves the look (event though the stock wheels aren't bad), and handling.
After I put the new wheels on, the rusty hubs of the factory rotors were unbearable (and my 27k mile rotors were slightly warped), so I bought new rotors and pads.
Now I'm about to put in a K&N panel filter and remove the VFAD and airbox baffles (cheap/broke man's intake), looking for a little more intake sound to balance out the exhaust sound.
Don't know what'll be next, there is plenty that I would like to do, but I'm about to get married, and the car pimpin' funds are being re-directed.
That's just my course of mod, it all depends on your preferences/priorities/opinions. Just do what you like, and have fun!
For me, it was too quiet for a sports car, so I bought an exhaust first.
After that I bought some wheels/tires and springs. Really improves the look (event though the stock wheels aren't bad), and handling.
After I put the new wheels on, the rusty hubs of the factory rotors were unbearable (and my 27k mile rotors were slightly warped), so I bought new rotors and pads.
Now I'm about to put in a K&N panel filter and remove the VFAD and airbox baffles (cheap/broke man's intake), looking for a little more intake sound to balance out the exhaust sound.
Don't know what'll be next, there is plenty that I would like to do, but I'm about to get married, and the car pimpin' funds are being re-directed.
That's just my course of mod, it all depends on your preferences/priorities/opinions. Just do what you like, and have fun!
08-15-2007 | 03:58 AM
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first mod: Learning how to search on RX8 club for things that have been beatin into the ground 20 times a week....
second mod: depends on what you want. The AFE shifer is a good start reguardless.
second mod: depends on what you want. The AFE shifer is a good start reguardless.
08-15-2007 | 01:45 PM
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