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Vivid Racing is one of the largest distributors for JIC Magic in the USA. We not only distribute these parts but extensively use them on our project cars from the EVO, WRX, 240SX, Porsche 996, and of course, our RX8's.

We test suspension, exhaust components, and more in all different types of conditions. Street, track, show, and of course, compare to the competition. JIC Magic engineers their products to give us the best results on our high regarded cars, so in turn, we are turning them on to you. When you need suspension and performance, there is no other for the RX8.

Check out the below deals we have on the RX8 JIC parts for your needs -

JIC FLTA2 Coilovers - 16 way adjustable dampening, front adjustable camber plates, adjustable ride height, monotube shock design, easy rear dampening adjustment. Different spring rates are available.
$1495 SHIPPED

JIC Exhaust Systems - JIC exhaust systems offer your RX8 a great solution for improved performance, sound, and style. The JIC exhausts are available in stainless steel, stainless steel with titanium tips, and the ULTRA lightweight FULL Titanium exhaust. These exhaust systems all use single high flow mufflers with perfect welded tubing, flanges, and hangers. They save from 10lbs - 30lbs from the factory system. The tips are 4inch for a full look in the rear valance. These exhausts will give you about 9-12 horsepower.
JIC Stainless Steel Exhaust - $624 plus shipping
JIC Full Titanium Exhaust - $1352 plus shipping

JIC Front and Rear Strut Bars are designed to keep your RX8 handling flat around turns. Strut bars are essential for hardcore drivers and weekend racers. Connecting the strut tops together will reduce body roll and keep the car flat. Less chassis flex allows you to enter and exit turns much faster then others. Strut bars are available in lightweight polished aluminum.
JIC Aluminum Front Strut Bar - $168 Shipped
JIC Aluminum Rear Strut Bar - $168 Shipped
JIC Carbon Fiber Front Strut Bar - $220 Shipped
JIC Carbon Fiber Rear Strut Bar - $220 Shipped
JIC Front 4Point Type 2 Strut Bar (Connects to the firewall) - $330 Shipped

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Gerael

This sounds really suspicious to me... 9-12hp?? Racing beat reported this:

Power Output
Utilizing our in-house dyno test facilities, the Racing Beat engineering staff has undertaken exhaust system extensive testing with the RX-8 Renesis engine. Our research has found that simply adding a large-diameter, "straight-through" muffler is very loud, and power gains are only modest. We focused our development efforts on optimizing the power output, while maintaining a moderate, but aggressive exhaust tone.

Based upon our initial test sessions, it appeared that the Mazda engineers did not leave much "untapped" horsepower behind in the stock exhaust system. Although it appears there might be modest power gains available from a "cat-back" exhaust system, be wary of big horsepower claims from any aftermarket exhaust system.

Our testing has provided the following results:

Stock production engine - with muffler removed +5 HP
Stock production engine - with RB muffler + 3.5 HP
Stock production engine - with aftermarket system "A" muffler + 3.5 HP
Stock production engine - with aftermarket system "B" muffler + -1.5 HP




i guess it could depend on measurement of hp at the fly or wheel...
and how come they save 10- 20 lbs?? isn't it one part that the exhaust replaces so it should have one weight?

50+ percent error in the figure...

VividRacing.com

its unfortunate Racing Beat did not post the dyno tests of top manufacturers. I will test them on our own dynos including their system. Flow equals HP and Racing Beat is a respected company, but lets be real, they make HP.

truemagellen

huh? no they don't

it is for sound and looks...I have no problem with that though :-D

if a straight pipe gets no more than 4hp or so...then no way any exhaust will

LiL BenNy

pics of the cf struts?

VividRacing.com

The carbon fiber strut bars look exactly the same as that Aluminum one, just in carbon fiber Sorry dont have pics on the car.

AlexCisneros

what would your "sale" price be on the:
Rear Toe Control Arm
Rear Traction Rod
Rear Camber adjustable link
Rear upper front
Rear upper rear
and any other part of the MLS I'm missing...

And what would be the "sale" price for the complete set

Thanks

Dragonfc3s

For anyone wondering about this exhaust system (since I have my new RX-8 Magazine here). It tested at 63db Idle and 84db @ 6750rpms and delivered a lower bass sound according to the chart in the magazine. It has a 60mm pipes with twin 100mm tips. This was the full SS version that was tested.

From my experience with other JIC exhausts on the FD and ones I've seen on SR's I think it's the best bang for the buck and they sound about the best of anything else sold in Japan. (I've been here for 11 years now.) If I can get Mazda Japan to not void my warranty I'll have one on my car.

AlexCisneros

What'choo talkin about Willis?

What magazine is this?

Dragonfc3s

This :D I also have the Hyper REV RX-8 aftermarket parts book as well.... It's nice living in Japan...

Ok, for some reason it won't upload the pic...

Dragonfc3s

http://www.news-pub.com/magazine/details.html?pid=48

AlexCisneros

ahhh... Old magazine. I thought they came out with volume two :o

...so Vivid, any thought on pricing?

misterwilson007

It's listed at $1349.99 plus shipping on your web site..........will you meet or beat that price??

Dragonfc3s

Actually it is still out in a way... They devote about a 1/4 to 1/2 of RX-7 Magazine to the RX-8. I think I'm missing 4 of the 26 Issues that have been released so far.

moRotorMotor

Racing Beat concluded that with the entire muffler removed, it had only gained 5hp on their engine dyno...but strapping on a JIC muffler will yield 12hp? I'm not an engineer nor smart, so can someone explain the logic behind this?

mazdaexe

I actually drove my car w/o any catback once. it was loud as heck.
It actually felt slower, feels like no torque, I believe its because theres no back pressure? Correct me if Im wrong...

Dragonfc3s

You would be correct... N/A engines require some back pressure to run properly. I also think racing beat was saying peak hp. I personally don't care about peak hp, but if the exhaust add's + hp across the whole low - midrange and does +14 over stock @ some point in that range then I want one.

AlexCisneros

so no sale price?

LIShinka

My best guess is that RB is talking about the increase in peak hp, while JIC is talking about their maximum gain. For example (not real numbers):

Before: 150 whp at 6000 rpm 195 max whp at 8500 rpm
After: 162 whp at 6000 rpm 200 max whp at 8500 rpm

The system only provides 5 more peak horsepower, but provides a higher gain somewhere else in the rev range.

VividRacing.com

Alex,

Email me directly and I will hook you up for being a mod...

dan@vividracing.com. Tell me what parts you want. Send me your addy and phone number so I can make a estimate.

Thanks!

TownDrunk

That sounds right to me (as if I know what I'm talking about).

Dragonfc3s

I've checked up on the JIC muffler here in Japan and you beat them by about $100... lol If it wouldn't cost that much to mail it here I'd order one from you...

actually.... can it go out via USPS Priority Mail or is it too big.. If it can what would shipping be to zip code 96367 since I can have it shipped to my military address...

VividRacing.com

We can ship to a APO. Looking at about $50.

Dragonfc3s

PM'd you the JASMA question... would that be priority mail or ground..

Thanks...

VividRacing.com

Priority mail with insurance.