beginner mods for my rx8
02-19-2009 | 11:44 PM
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beginner mods for my rx8
i just got my rx8 and was wondering what mods should i start with first. not looking to race my car just improve performance for every day street use.
02-20-2009 | 06:21 AM
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Do a search for the airbox mod in the DIY. It consists of taking out 2 panels by removing 2 screws and removing one of the 2 screens. The best part is it's free. Some people say they can hear and feel a difference.
02-21-2009 | 04:01 PM
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welcome to the addiction!!
Start with the little stuff, that's what I did.
- Clear corners
- AC Screen / Oil Cooler screens. This one is always forgotten by people but it'll protect those parts of your car from evil rocks. (if a rock takes out the AC condenser or OIl coolers, it's not covered by warranty)
- Exhaust / Intake is always a great way to start the 'performance' mods. I went with Racing Beat, exceptional quality, not too loud but gives the car a great tone.
Start with the little stuff, that's what I did.
- Clear corners
- AC Screen / Oil Cooler screens. This one is always forgotten by people but it'll protect those parts of your car from evil rocks. (if a rock takes out the AC condenser or OIl coolers, it's not covered by warranty)
- Exhaust / Intake is always a great way to start the 'performance' mods. I went with Racing Beat, exceptional quality, not too loud but gives the car a great tone.
02-21-2009 | 06:21 PM
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why would your FIRST recommendation be this since the OP specifially mentioned:
The AP is a great tool but I doubt it really needs to be where people START with mods on their vehicles. This is a great car as-is, let the guy enjoy his car for a while and then address PCM tuning.
Sure it has a few features that could help prolonge the RX-8 but MANY of us went 50,000 miles + before going with any tuning.
depending on where the OP lives, this could be a bad idea. Some places are VERY strict when it comes to removing the CAT. For example: In CA, the authorities have the legal right to tow your vehicle and impound it for 30 days if you remove the Federally Mandated Catalytic Converter.
Are the AP bars still on back order or are they available?
Flywheels aren't for most people as they won't see the 'performance' gains from them that they envision. Again, this guy is just starting to mod his 8, no reason to address the flywheel this early on.
Only one of THE BEST mods for an RX-8 (assuming it's a M/T as all good RX-8's should be)
Axial Flow Short Shifter.
I don't know about these "BHR" guys some times...
02-21-2009 | 06:43 PM
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02-21-2009 | 07:14 PM
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To the original poster.. Jedi and CRH are actually really nice guys. Jedi was on a time out recently and this is how Charles show's his man-love for him.
The one mod I would recommend if you have a manual transmission is the axial flow short shifter. It makes the feel of the car so much better it's a shame it isnt stock in the car. After that it's basically whatever you'd like to do. If you just want cosmetic changes you can do something as cheap as 5 bucks (leds) to super expensive (high end body kit 5k+ without paint).
If you want sound and fury then intakes and exhausts are always good..
basically start searching the DIY forum and the tech garage.. you'll find lots of ideas and pictures.
The one mod I would recommend if you have a manual transmission is the axial flow short shifter. It makes the feel of the car so much better it's a shame it isnt stock in the car. After that it's basically whatever you'd like to do. If you just want cosmetic changes you can do something as cheap as 5 bucks (leds) to super expensive (high end body kit 5k+ without paint).
If you want sound and fury then intakes and exhausts are always good..
basically start searching the DIY forum and the tech garage.. you'll find lots of ideas and pictures.
02-21-2009 | 07:14 PM
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We aren't "fighting". We are "messing" with each other. At the very least, if I were fighting with him I could be a proper bigot and use the correct racial epithet the first time around.
Either way, it IS true I am an *******. Nowhere near that of MM but pretty close!
Sometimes, anyway.
Either way, it IS true I am an *******. Nowhere near that of MM but pretty close!
Sometimes, anyway.
02-21-2009 | 09:11 PM
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Having actually READ your post, unlike that ***** Jedi54 with all his appearance suggestions, here is what BHR recommends for PERFORMANCE enhancements;
1) Lots of track time as the car is FAR more capable than most who drive it.
2) Cobb AccessPort as this allows for several things to be tuned.
3) BHR Ignition System as this removes the woeful factory coils as a weakness.
4) Catless midpipe.
5) Swaybars as they will eliminate the wheelhop inherent in the factory suspension system and improve road feel.
6) New brake pads as the factory units tend to fade a little bit.
7) Lowering springs that provide between a 3/4"-1" drop as this helps the handling just a wee bit.
8) Lightweight flywheel like the 9.0 lb. BHR aluminum flywheel.
9) Sohn OMP Adapter as this allows you to inject higher-quality 2-stoke oil.
10) The factory clutch is fine up to about 325 h.p. so leave it. BHR should have our lightweight clutch system sorted out by the time you do need one.
11) Intakes don't tend to derive their supposed h.p. increases via improved airflow so that tends to be a waste of money, too, unless you like intake noise.
12) Cat-backs also tend not to provide better exhaust flow but the issue is subjective anyway when it comes to sound.
What have I missed?
with all his appearance suggestions, here is what BHR recommends for PERFORMANCE enhancements;1) Lots of track time as the car is FAR more capable than most who drive it.
2) Cobb AccessPort as this allows for several things to be tuned.
3) BHR Ignition System as this removes the woeful factory coils as a weakness.
4) Catless midpipe.
5) Swaybars as they will eliminate the wheelhop inherent in the factory suspension system and improve road feel.
6) New brake pads as the factory units tend to fade a little bit.
7) Lowering springs that provide between a 3/4"-1" drop as this helps the handling just a wee bit.
8) Lightweight flywheel like the 9.0 lb. BHR aluminum flywheel.
9) Sohn OMP Adapter as this allows you to inject higher-quality 2-stoke oil.
10) The factory clutch is fine up to about 325 h.p. so leave it. BHR should have our lightweight clutch system sorted out by the time you do need one.
11) Intakes don't tend to derive their supposed h.p. increases via improved airflow so that tends to be a waste of money, too, unless you like intake noise.
12) Cat-backs also tend not to provide better exhaust flow but the issue is subjective anyway when it comes to sound.
What have I missed?
02-21-2009 | 11:05 PM
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We aren't "fighting". We are "messing" with each other. At the very least, if I were fighting with him I could be a proper bigot and use the correct racial epithet the first time around.
Either way, it IS true I am an *******. Nowhere near that of MM but pretty close! Sometimes, anyway.
Either way, it IS true I am an *******. Nowhere near that of MM but pretty close!
Sometimes, anyway.
02-22-2009 | 04:58 PM
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02-22-2009 | 05:09 PM
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You forgot the reinforced clutch pedal Charles.
To the OP:
a good "optimized stock" rx8 could be like this in my opinion: catless midpipe or high flow catalyzer; upgraded ignition ; "modded" airbox with a washable air filter (this saves you some bucks on the long term) ; springs for the suspension compartment for sways might cause you problems if you live near uneven roads or wet\icy roads if you don't know what you're doing
; reinforced clutch pedal and an accessPORT to complete the tune-up.
To the OP:
a good "optimized stock" rx8 could be like this in my opinion: catless midpipe or high flow catalyzer; upgraded ignition ; "modded" airbox with a washable air filter (this saves you some bucks on the long term) ; springs for the suspension compartment for sways might cause you problems if you live near uneven roads or wet\icy roads if you don't know what you're doing
; reinforced clutch pedal and an accessPORT to complete the tune-up.
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