Hey Drifter D, I'll probably be heading up there one day next week. It looks like it's going to be thursday, because I have my Staff Sergent test thursday morning, and then I have the entire afternoon and evening free.

Ray called me this afternoon and they had it up on the dyno. It produced 184 rwhp. He's sending the dyno sheet over to my email hopefully soon. One I receive it I'll go ahead and post it up. Now again these were just baseline numbers, just out of curiosity to see what it would produce. The next time it will see dyno time is when the new 5 speed transmission is installed. I honestly don't know what I'm expecting from the 5 speed, but I do know that it is definitely a stronger unit, plus the gears are slightly spread out more.

So the project has begun, WOOHOO, ummm of course still no turbo selection as of yet, no choice on the managment unit yet. Again as soon as I find out the information, I'll go ahead and post. So just sit back, relax and enjoy me spending my money lol.

C.J.

 

I'm guessing, based on his posts, that this gentleman could really give a rats *** if someone bows down to him or not. It's the ricers with the $1000 plastic faux carbon fiber hood that want the bow-downs ...

 

I was trying to be somewhat funny

In reality, I doubt they would bow down to anyone but I'm sure a 400+ WHP RX8 will impress some folks here.

 

What is your intentions with this car? Obviously your not going to be able to use it for street use, so are you tracking it?

Good luck with the project, and let us know more about the Stand Alone ECU. I really want to know how they are going to do this.

 

Ok i just read this post... so why do you need an e-management unit if you will have a stand-alone unit? I think i'm missing something here.

 

How did you learn how much downforce the wing produces? no companies ever know when I ask.

 

Thanks for not getting a 20B and testing the limit of our renisis. We have been waiting for someone like you for a LONG time. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

Hey C.J.

i think mine made 188 on the baseline dyno run, and at that time i only had the K&N Typhoon intake and B&B cat-back. BTW, i'm wonderin' if we've already met? you don't have any stickers on your car, do you...?

my car will be back at PFS once i receive the interceptor-x, which is expected by the end of the month. but, i may swing by there next thursday afternoon if i can. good luck on the staff test!

-Dave

 

*note* if anyone is interested in the Mintblue Kit. and Mintblue carbon fiber spoiler let me know.

-Sam (TR1GGERx1)

 

Well it's the end of the day and I didn't get the email with the dyno result. Hopefully Ray will send it over tomorrow. He said he'll have to scan it and then send it over. It'll probably be a couple of days before I post anything new about the project, but I promise you will continue to hear from me. Of course if there are any questions what so ever, please do ask, and I'll try to refer any questions you have to Ray and get the best possible answer. Thanks agian.

C.J.

 

Here's my baseline dyno graph from PFSupercars. I guess it was about 180 to the rear wheels, well I was close. It was 184 to the rear wheels. I was only off by 4 hp which isn't too bad. Anyways here's the Dynograph as I received it from PFSupercars.



Also the transmission may be coming out today or tomorrow. So we're already making progress, WOOHOO!

C.J. "EightMan" Rumpf

 

thanks for keeping us up to date!

i'm anxious to see the end result!!! good luck!

 

This is great, keep us updated please!!
If I had the money I would do the same thing!!!!

 

Actually the car is going to be street driven, just not as often as before because of the body kit and paint, don't want to f it up. Hopefully I'll be getting my carbon fiber fenders and trunk lid before I go up to PFSupercars this week. I'm am definitely going up on thursday just to sit down with Ray again and get any kind of update he may have. So I know I won't have any new information until at least next Thursday. So if I don't post anything please don't think I've disappeared. Until then take care guys.

C.J.

 

All I have to say is good luck keep us updated!

oh, and... great choice on wheels. the volks ce28n are the best out there! that's why they are on my car too

 

good luck

 

okay, so I have a small update. Here's a parts list of stuff that we've already ordered. I'll provide the product name, price and website if you're interested in purchasing any of these products.

www.bulletproofautomotive.com
www.hopupracing.com
www.carbon-creation.com
www.ltbmotorsports.com

RE Amemiya Rear Spoiler - 1628$
AutoEXE Carbon Fiber Aero Hood - 1643$
Mint Blue Front Bumper - 795$
Mint Blue Rear Bumper - 795$
Mint Blue Side Skirts - 608$
AutoExe Under Brace Set - 603$
AutoExe Sway Bar Set - 715$
Carbon Creation OEM Fenders - 636$
Carbon Creation OEM Trunk - 594$
Defi-Link Control Unit II - 116$
Defi-Link 80 MM Tach - 215$
Defi-Link 52 MM Boost Gauge - 197$
Defi-Link 52 MM Oil Pressure Gauge - 223$
Defi-Link 52 MM Oil Temp Gauge - 161$
Defi-Link 52 MM Exhaust Temp Gauge - 223$
Defi-Link 52 MM Intake Manifold Gauge - 197$
Defi-Link 52 MM Fuel Pressure Gauge - 223$
Defi-Link 52 MM Water Temp Gauge - 161$
Momo Champion Steering Wheel - 195$
Momo Hub Adaptor Kit - 54$
Momo Combat EVO Carbon Fiber Shift **** - 76$
Momo Grey Logo Floor Grids - 74$
Momo Pit Stop E-Brake Handle - 77$
Momo Pit Stop E-Brake Boot - 39$
Momo Racing Shoes Sho2 - 153$

10,401

Shipping 175

Total 10,576

I've done business with Bulletproof Automotive before, they have excellent service. The other places I'll let you know my opinion of them, and if the product gets here sooner then later.

C.J.

 

good choice on the Defi gauges - they look perfect with the stock dash. are you going with a custom pod set-up?

dd sends...

 

Just a quick note. I have heard that the momo ***** does not sit well on the stick. might want to give the below product a try.



https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/shift-knob-adapter-71641/

 

From the prices, it looks like those are the regular Defi gauges. The ones that match our dash are the BF series.

 

you know, you're right. i naturally assumed they were the BF series... and you know what they say about assuming... lol!

good catch, M-29!

dd sends...

 

I just Eightman realizes that

 

I got the black face gauges, they'll work for what I want it for. Besides I'm trying to keep a very stealthy look with the whole car, inside and out. Besides the BF series gauges only come in the 60 MM size, I wanted 52 MM so that I could do a custom gauge pod where the nav system is suppose to sit. So it'll be 6 gauges in the center pod, and then the tach off the a-pillar. The place I'm going to, to have the gauge pod made is Canton Customs, they can do either fiberglass, or carbon fiber. I'll probably go with a carbon fiber setup. If I don't like the way it looks I can always sell what I have and go with something different, but I'm sure I'll be pleased with the outcome.

C.J.

 

Oh and as far as the shifter **** goes, I'm doing a swap to an RX7 transmission. So more then likely it'll fit without much of a problem. I'm sure we'll get it to work out in the end. The steering hub I got isn't for the RX8, but it's used on 90% of the Mazda's out there, so we'll see if that even fits. If not we'll have to modify it, or custom fab one.

C.J.

 

I wonder where are you going to put all those gauges...
and better go with the MS underbrace, its much much lighter than the Autoexe...