Actually just an FYI since a few people have asked there are several reasons we're rewiring the car
1. Reliability - not just soldering and splicing but, actually rewiring with appropriate technique and wire gauge. It will simplify the wiring harness and make it easier to work on
2. Weight - not only lowering the overall weight but also balancing the weight distribution.
3. Ease of access - cleans up the engine bay which will make the car less difficult to work on and provide more room for the cage. This will also make things easier if I ever decide to go to a stand-alone ECU or engine swap

 

Huh?

 

Gotcha

 

Which one will you be racing? Which class are you targeting for the tube frame car? There is a tube frame carbed 12A RX-7 that runs TT2-TT3 in NASA NE... it is holy **** loud and weighs like 1700 lbs.

 

Sorry I didn't see your post
Aiming for TT2...may possibly get bumped to TT1/TTU but, that would be fine too

 

If any of you want parts from the race car let me know
Selling the engine, tranny, diff, etc
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-s...h-more-251381/

 

You guys and your premature build bragging threads ...

 

love you too Team

 

Good luck with the build.

 

Not to derail the thread but, this build is taking too long sooooo...
I pulled the trigger on a thunder roadster to get me by

The 8 build is still going strong but, I need a car to hold me over
The Fiat is fun but, NOT a track car

 

The Fiat's street tires after Roebling this weekend lol

 

seems legit. how was the shitbox on the track?

 

If you would stop waisting time and money on fiats and thunder roadsters you could have had this done by now!

Also, when are you putting a 13b in the roadster?

 

Honestly the Fiat was a hoot on track.
A little body roll and understeer that can be combatted with throttle steer. Braking is phenomenal...50ft mark going into 10A and Road Atlanta. Squealing tires at every turn and being passed by everything in the advanced group. Still had a blast and enjoyed giving some challenging point-bys*
The brakes were not as good as they were at Road Atlanta. Plenty of pad just not as much bite. The tires were shot by the end of the event.
I finally couldn't help myself and went out in Novice with a student so I could at least say I got some passing in*
As far as lap times go I can't say for sure but, my friend that was at the event in an old GTI reported a time of 1:38 and I was all over him when I went out in his group but, he has been known to stretch the truth and I honestly don't feel like it was that fast*

 

Dont give me any ideas Tommy
See you at AMP in June

 

Your not going to DGRR?

 

He is, just get the thunder roadster street legal so there's no excuses come DGRR

 

Does this mean you gave up on the TT2 RX-8?

 

Not by a longshot. It will be ready in due time.

 

So the supercharger and engine etc are spares? I just didn't understand why he was selling parts off the race car if he was still building it.

I'm very interested to see a TT2 RX-8. I run TT2 and it is a very competitive class in my region (Northeast) with multiple national champions and crazy cars. We have 10-12 TT2 cars in NE with 8-9 running at the season opener at NJMP Lightning last month. I managed a podium finish, but the 1st place 'Vette broke the track record by quite a bit.

I have not seen a RX-8 so far that could be competitive in that class, but it would be very cool to see one. slvr, do you have a target weight/tires etc?

My current setup is 3165 with driver/fuel (min comp weight of 3155) and 403 whp on 275 Hoosier A6s.

 

LOL 7 years later...
A LOT has changed...build still remains
Will have some pictures for you guys soon
Have only tracked it a handful of times in it's unfinished state but, it laid down some impressive times on street tires and no aero
Will be for sale in the near future. I have too many track toys at this point and the 8 doesn't really serve my needs any longer

 

Good to hear from you bro.
Too bad you don't come around much anymore.

 

yeah, I thought you were long gone from the RX8 world. Looking forward to seeing what you have.

 

whats up brown pants? nice to see ya posting