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if you had $2000 to spend on brake, tires and suspension, what products would you buy for your car? i ask this because by summer i will have just about that amount and i want to improve the braking and cornering of my rx-8. any input would be appreciated, i am not experienced in modding cars at all.
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I went with the Racing Beat Springs & Sways, Catback Exhaust, and Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Tires.
This blew about 2 grand since the start of 2005. And I mean blew in a good way.
This blew about 2 grand since the start of 2005. And I mean blew in a good way.
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I bought wheels for about 2 grand and If it ever stops snowing maybe I will be able to put them on. The wheels are 19x8.5 volk gt-c's. I would have pictures but mother nature has a sick sense of humor.
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Originally Posted by rxeightr
I went with the Racing Beat Springs & Sways, Catback Exhaust, and Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Tires.
This blew about 2 grand since the start of 2005. And I mean blew in a good way.
This blew about 2 grand since the start of 2005. And I mean blew in a good way.
also, what do you guys think is the most effective (and cheap) way to improve the rx-8's braking performance? I know it brakes like crazy already, but would getting mazdaspeed brake pads really make a difference? thanks in advance for any answers.
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Yeah, I got the RB suspension package (F/R sway bars, springs) & endlinks. Difference in handling was substantial. Went from good to great.
As for braking get the stainless steel brakelines first (I got the Goodrich). It improves the brake pedal feel greatly. The Hawk brake pads did not make a huge difference in terms of fell at least. Probably better off getting better rubber if you want to increase your stopping distance. A nice (like Brillo said) light set of 245/40/18's ala the Toyo T1S (like I have). Increases contact patch, stickier tires than our stock tires & lighter to boot.
Your in LA, let me know if you want to try the ride in my car. I live in Glendale.
As for braking get the stainless steel brakelines first (I got the Goodrich). It improves the brake pedal feel greatly. The Hawk brake pads did not make a huge difference in terms of fell at least. Probably better off getting better rubber if you want to increase your stopping distance. A nice (like Brillo said) light set of 245/40/18's ala the Toyo T1S (like I have). Increases contact patch, stickier tires than our stock tires & lighter to boot.
Your in LA, let me know if you want to try the ride in my car. I live in Glendale.
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Originally Posted by Fanman
Yeah, I got the RB suspension package (F/R sway bars, springs) & endlinks. Difference in handling was substantial. Went from good to great.
As for braking get the stainless steel brakelines first (I got the Goodrich). It improves the brake pedal feel greatly. The Hawk brake pads did not make a huge difference in terms of fell at least. Probably better off getting better rubber if you want to increase your stopping distance. A nice (like Brillo said) light set of 245/40/18's ala the Toyo T1S (like I have). Increases contact patch, stickier tires than our stock tires & lighter to boot.
Your in LA, let me know if you want to try the ride in my car. I live in Glendale.
As for braking get the stainless steel brakelines first (I got the Goodrich). It improves the brake pedal feel greatly. The Hawk brake pads did not make a huge difference in terms of fell at least. Probably better off getting better rubber if you want to increase your stopping distance. A nice (like Brillo said) light set of 245/40/18's ala the Toyo T1S (like I have). Increases contact patch, stickier tires than our stock tires & lighter to boot.
Your in LA, let me know if you want to try the ride in my car. I live in Glendale.
About the Koni shocks, will they make a significant difference in the ride of the car? increased cornering is great but i also do not want too much of an impact to the street drivability to the car (the streets in LA are horrible...)
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Can't comment on the Konis (don't have them), but the sway bar & springs combo did not affect the ridevery much. And the Toyo T1s is actually softer than the stock Bridgestones & I have 19" rims which were supposed to make the ride much harsher. If you want to improve handling but not make the ride too harsh (and spend only $2000) I would go for the RB suspension, RB front swaybar endlinks & Toyo T1S (in 245/40/18's). That should be about $1600, so you will have some extra money to get them installed. I can forward the info of my mechanic in Chatsworth (if that is near you) who did my install.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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hmm i got defi link bf gauges (oil press. oil temp water temp) ms flywheel rb cltuch and rb pressure plate (and i got a lill money left over
) gonen put that towards toyo proximas t1-s tires for the spring/summer (on the stock rims) :D
p.s. oh and of coarse the rb sway bars/end links :D b/c our babies like to take the turns
![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
p.s. oh and of coarse the rb sway bars/end links :D b/c our babies like to take the turns
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Originally Posted by army_rx8
hmm i got defi link bf gauges (oil press. oil temp water temp) ms flywheel rb cltuch and rb pressure plate (and i got a lill money left over
) gonen put that towards toyo proximas t1-s tires for the spring/summer (on the stock rims) :D
p.s. oh and of coarse the rb sway bars/end links :D b/c our babies like to take the turns
![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
p.s. oh and of coarse the rb sway bars/end links :D b/c our babies like to take the turns
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^hmmm do you know when..i'm still rolling on the stock potenza's and i just passed 31k miles :o so i hope they come out with them soon. or i'm gonna be rolling on the rims. lol
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Already out in Europe & Canada. The 2 tires you should definitely check out are the new Toyo T1R (if you punch it up on the web they have a lot of good info on it from the european sites) or the Falken Azenis ST-615 (near R-compund level grip, but only 200 treadwear rating).
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Originally Posted by Fanman
Already out in Europe & Canada. The 2 tires you should definitely check out are the new Toyo T1R (if you punch it up on the web they have a lot of good info on it from the european sites) or the Falken Azenis ST-615 (near R-compund level grip, but only 200 treadwear rating).
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Porterfield Front Brake Pads 130
Porterfield Rear Brake Pads 130 http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/
Rotora slotted Front rotors 247 http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/
RB front and rear sway bars 419 http://www.racingbeat.com/
RB Springs 240 or buy the kit for 516
Brembo front Calipers 1200 http://www.mazdatrix.com/ you can't have stock wheels
Ah.... what the hell just skip the Brembo pay the tax and use the extra $900 for installation
Porterfield Rear Brake Pads 130 http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/
Rotora slotted Front rotors 247 http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/
RB front and rear sway bars 419 http://www.racingbeat.com/
RB Springs 240 or buy the kit for 516
Brembo front Calipers 1200 http://www.mazdatrix.com/ you can't have stock wheels
Ah.... what the hell just skip the Brembo pay the tax and use the extra $900 for installation
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Porterfield Front Brake Pads 130
Porterfield Rear Brake Pads 130 http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/
Rotora slotted Front rotors 247 http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/
RB front and rear sway bars 419 http://www.racingbeat.com/
RB Springs 240 or buy the kit for 516
Brembo front Calipers 1200 http://www.mazdatrix.com/ you can't have stock wheels
Ah.... what the hell just skip the Brembo pay the tax and use the extra $900 for installation
Porterfield Rear Brake Pads 130 http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/
Rotora slotted Front rotors 247 http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/
RB front and rear sway bars 419 http://www.racingbeat.com/
RB Springs 240 or buy the kit for 516
Brembo front Calipers 1200 http://www.mazdatrix.com/ you can't have stock wheels
Ah.... what the hell just skip the Brembo pay the tax and use the extra $900 for installation
would the porterfield brake pads be a better choice over the mazdaspeed ones?
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