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04-09-2007, 01:39 AM
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You can't get Tokico shocks and coilovers; coilovers are shocks and springs in one package. You can combine Tokico shocks and Racing Beat springs, which is what I plan to go with. If you're really looking for a track setup, coilovers are the way to go. However, if you're on a budget and am looking for performance/daily drive compromise, I'd suggest the RB with Tokicos. Me, I'm tuning for real world roads.
After the tires comes the reliability mods (Mazsport fan mod, grounding kit). After that I'm going to do suspension. I'm starting to debate about what to do with the sway bars. In my opinion I don't really want to drill out for new endlinks and I'm not sure if a significantly stiffer sway setup will net benefits on mountain roads which tend to be rough, but the Mazdaspeed units are too expensive and don't offer much of an improvement.
After the tires comes the reliability mods (Mazsport fan mod, grounding kit). After that I'm going to do suspension. I'm starting to debate about what to do with the sway bars. In my opinion I don't really want to drill out for new endlinks and I'm not sure if a significantly stiffer sway setup will net benefits on mountain roads which tend to be rough, but the Mazdaspeed units are too expensive and don't offer much of an improvement.
04-09-2007, 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by dontfeedthenerd
I'll get the bumper quote from Omega Tintwerks then figure it out.
It's funny, my mother's 1998 Camry has been around for a while now.
She never waxes the car, puts it through automatic car washes. Front bumper is damn near flawless.
Now I'm treating my car like the paint is made out of eggshells.
Is it just Mazda paint? Or am I being overly paranoid?
also LionZoo can you post pics of your clearbra? I'm interested in how noticable it is
It's funny, my mother's 1998 Camry has been around for a while now.
She never waxes the car, puts it through automatic car washes. Front bumper is damn near flawless.
Now I'm treating my car like the paint is made out of eggshells.
Is it just Mazda paint? Or am I being overly paranoid?
also LionZoo can you post pics of your clearbra? I'm interested in how noticable it is
04-09-2007, 01:41 AM
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Sorry I ment, tokico shocks and their adjustable springs kit they have. I have the Rb sways that needed to drill out the holes. It's easy, the ride is alittle bumpier but not bad. It handles like a mad amn though. I have the RB flash, so my fans turn on sooner already. Hey, do you want to get together and make our own grounding kit? It'll be cheaper. I'll see if I can get 2-4 Gauge monster cables at cost still.
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04-09-2007, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by LionZoo
Why don't you come out to the meet this Friday? It's much easier to convey in person. In my opinion, the work is quality. I think some of the members here have seen it in person.
Where and when?
04-09-2007, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
Sorry I ment, tokico shocks and their adjustable springs kit they have. I have the Rb sways that needed to drill out the holes. It's easy, the ride is alittle bumpier but not bad. It handles like a mad amn though.
04-09-2007, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
With your color you won't notice it. I have seen it on a WB and I cou;dn't even tell it was there.
04-09-2007, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by dontfeedthenerd
Haha, I kinda feel bad bringing a stock 8 out to a meet.
Where and when?
Where and when?
04-09-2007, 01:53 AM
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Is this the spot?
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04-09-2007, 01:54 AM
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Not yet, I am working on seeing if I can repair it.
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lets just say i might be leaving the club? 
don't worry about it. you already bought the ms bumper off of halo x?
don't worry about it. you already bought the ms bumper off of halo x?
04-09-2007, 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
You got it, If you go when I go, you can meet me in hayward off the 92 and we could head out there.
Haha as long as I have an address my TomTom will take me there ^_^
04-09-2007, 01:57 AM
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you guys should just host the meet somewhere else. get a change of scenery or something. get a spot closer to david's house, he's the leader of the pac. 
04-09-2007, 02:05 AM
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We can try, but I'm pretty bad with electrical stuff so I'm not sure how well it would turn out. I know the sways will make the ride slightly harsher over one wheel bump, but that it'll grip better. Remember though, the parameters I'm tuning for are a bit different than normal racetrack tuning. I actually want to keep the car at OEM ride height or just about, which is why I'm considering the Racing Beat springs. It really depends on what you're shooting for; if it's for tracks then definitely go for the coilovers. If it's a milder street setup, you might be better off getting a set of shocks to complement the RB springs. Either way though, I feel shocks are pretty necessary as the OEM units don't have great damping characteristics.
04-09-2007, 02:07 AM
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a picnic would be nice, so will another TI meet. but i'm done setting up stuff, i want to be the one to just attend stuff now. just let me know if you do something, you got my number.
04-09-2007, 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2
a picnic would be nice, so will another TI meet. but i'm done setting up stuff, i want to be the one to just attend stuff now. just let me know if you do something, you got my number.
04-09-2007, 02:18 AM
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why??? we can be partners in crime! You know more people up here then I do, that's why I still need you helping me make this stuff happen.
Liyan, you're right, I don't thing i'll ever track it, I might just get the RB springs all around and just ride that way, but first I'll have to get the smaller tires. There is a DIY for the ground kit, we'll be fine.
Liyan, you're right, I don't thing i'll ever track it, I might just get the RB springs all around and just ride that way, but first I'll have to get the smaller tires. There is a DIY for the ground kit, we'll be fine.
04-09-2007, 02:19 AM
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sometimes fatigue just sets in and i guess it just set it in for me. theres a lot going on right now and i guess i just feel like i need to just lay back and relax
04-09-2007, 02:20 AM
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Yeah, I'm just worried the stiffer Racing Beat sways will upset the car over bumps on corner entry or midcorner since some of the roads here aren't exactly that well maintained. By necessity, I need to tune for the worst case. Anyway, good night.