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Old 07-19-2009 | 03:19 AM
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RX8 Gauges and Pedal questions

Well I have been meaning to install gauges and racing pedals to my new rx8. questions are which ones would you guys recommend?

if it makes any difference its a 2009 rx8...
Old 07-19-2009 | 04:05 AM
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Oil temp, oil pressure, and coolant temp.

If you want to be baller add in ambient temp, clock, and wifi signal strength.


As for racing pedals.. what's wrong with the stock ones that are very easy to heel/toe in already.
Old 07-19-2009 | 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by laythor
Oil temp, oil pressure, and coolant temp.

If you want to be baller add in ambient temp, clock, and wifi signal strength.


As for racing pedals.. what's wrong with the stock ones that are very easy to heel/toe in already.
nothing really, I just rather aluminum ones
but does prosport make good gauges?
Old 07-19-2009 | 01:29 PM
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yes, prosport is good
where are you going to mount them?
Old 07-19-2009 | 05:29 PM
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yes, prosport is good
where are you going to mount them?
in the middle where the cigarette lighter goes
Old 07-19-2009 | 09:30 PM
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Prosport gauges are good for the money. There are two tips which you'll need to employ to make sure everything works out ok.

First, make sure that you wire up an in-line fuse to your primary power wire. It's a safety thing. Second is you will need to wire in an additional ground wire to your senders. I've had multiple RX8 owners (including myself) complain about major variations in sensor accuracy (as much as 20 degrees difference). We found that the resistance over the ground wire was rather high. Wiring in another ground fixed this problem and now the gauges are within +/- 5 degrees.
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Has anyone tried putting gauges in an 09? Will the new oil filter spot prevent you from doing so?
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