Title: My Car
Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 08:25:04 AM
Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 08:25:04 AM
Gave it a wash on Saturday
Model
1999 Type RB-S
22k Miles
Mods
Apexi Power FC, Commander, R-Magic holder
Blitz Spec S Boost Controller
FEED Stainless Downpipe
Racing Beat Dual Back Box
Defi Link System - Oil Temp, Water Temp, Boost
Flyrx7 triple gauge pod
RX-8 Rotor gear knob
SARD AST
Power
253rwhp c.310fwhp
Model
1999 Type RB-S
22k Miles
Mods
Apexi Power FC, Commander, R-Magic holder
Blitz Spec S Boost Controller
FEED Stainless Downpipe
Racing Beat Dual Back Box
Defi Link System - Oil Temp, Water Temp, Boost
Flyrx7 triple gauge pod
RX-8 Rotor gear knob
SARD AST
Power
253rwhp c.310fwhp
Title: My Car
Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 08:25:42 AM
Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 08:25:42 AM
another
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Post by: Mart160plus on June 21, 2004, 08:39:05 AM
Post by: Mart160plus on June 21, 2004, 08:39:05 AM
Very nice indeed, lovely colour.
Looking forward to JAE where I can see a host of RX-7s and see what gauge pods you have, dump valves, etc..., so I know which are the best ones to get for my new motor !
Mart.
Looking forward to JAE where I can see a host of RX-7s and see what gauge pods you have, dump valves, etc..., so I know which are the best ones to get for my new motor !
Mart.
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Post by: cruiser on June 21, 2004, 08:39:52 AM
Post by: cruiser on June 21, 2004, 08:39:52 AM
Nice car, although a little down on power.
Was that power measured at 10psi ? What dyno ?
No upgraded IC and/or intake ?
Was that power measured at 10psi ? What dyno ?
No upgraded IC and/or intake ?
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Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 09:12:49 AM
Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 09:12:49 AM
cruiser,
I have stock airbox, intercooler & cat. Only performance mods are down pipe, back box and tuned Apexi pfc. Running max 0.8 bar, 11.5 psi. Dyno\'d on Dyno Dynamics at CPL Sheerness.
Cheers
Kevin
I have stock airbox, intercooler & cat. Only performance mods are down pipe, back box and tuned Apexi pfc. Running max 0.8 bar, 11.5 psi. Dyno\'d on Dyno Dynamics at CPL Sheerness.
Cheers
Kevin
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Post by: 20B_boy on June 21, 2004, 09:20:15 AM
Post by: 20B_boy on June 21, 2004, 09:20:15 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by KevintSo about 300atw\'s on a Dynojet ;)
Dyno\'d on Dyno Dynamics at CPL Sheerness.
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Post by: cruiser on June 21, 2004, 09:42:30 AM
Post by: cruiser on June 21, 2004, 09:42:30 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by 20B_boy
So about 300atw\'s on a Dynojet ;)
Dynojet = Dyno Dynamics, no ?
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Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 10:14:44 AM
Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 10:14:44 AM
They are different, Dynojet is from the US whereas the Dyno Dynamics is from Oz. Dynojet has a reputation for giving higher numbers but the only way to be sure would be to run the same car on both under same conditions.
http://www.dynojet.com/
http://www.dyno.com.au/home.htm
Kevin
http://www.dynojet.com/
http://www.dyno.com.au/home.htm
Kevin
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Post by: FDDreamer on June 21, 2004, 12:38:46 PM
Post by: FDDreamer on June 21, 2004, 12:38:46 PM
Hi Kevin! :wave
Looks lovely mate...agree that the colour is beautiful. But exactly what colour is it? Thought IBM was the only blue? Might be the light but it looks like a different shade?
Personally, i thought 253rwhp is pretty good considering the mods you have. By the way, is that wing standard on the RB-S? Are there any other differences between that and a \'99 spec Type RS? Finally, is yours the same as the Type RB S-Package? Sorry for the newbie questions! :)
Looks lovely mate...agree that the colour is beautiful. But exactly what colour is it? Thought IBM was the only blue? Might be the light but it looks like a different shade?
Personally, i thought 253rwhp is pretty good considering the mods you have. By the way, is that wing standard on the RB-S? Are there any other differences between that and a \'99 spec Type RS? Finally, is yours the same as the Type RB S-Package? Sorry for the newbie questions! :)
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Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 01:23:47 PM
Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 01:23:47 PM
FDDreamer,
Thanks for the comments. Yes it\'s IBM (innocent blue mica) and it is an RB S Package but, as you say, without the \'99 variable rear wing. I had it swapped, personal preference.
Main differences between RS and RB-S are that the RS has 280bhp as standard with twin oil coolers, the RB-S has 265bhp with single oil cooler. RS comes with 17inch wheels and Bilstein suspension as standard whereas the RB-S comes with 16 inch wheels and standard suspension. But I won\'t be keeping these wheels for much longer ;)
Cheers
Kevin
Thanks for the comments. Yes it\'s IBM (innocent blue mica) and it is an RB S Package but, as you say, without the \'99 variable rear wing. I had it swapped, personal preference.
Main differences between RS and RB-S are that the RS has 280bhp as standard with twin oil coolers, the RB-S has 265bhp with single oil cooler. RS comes with 17inch wheels and Bilstein suspension as standard whereas the RB-S comes with 16 inch wheels and standard suspension. But I won\'t be keeping these wheels for much longer ;)
Cheers
Kevin
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Post by: cruiser on June 21, 2004, 01:38:54 PM
Post by: cruiser on June 21, 2004, 01:38:54 PM
How much did you sell your adjustable wing for ? :god
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Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 01:43:38 PM
Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 01:43:38 PM
I think the pics are overexposed so here is a tweaked version of the first one which is I think is closer to the real colour.
Kevin
Kevin
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Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 01:47:10 PM
Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 01:47:10 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by cruiser
How much did you sell your adjustable wing for ? :god
I never owned it, the swap was negotiated into the deal when I bought the car. If you want one they are advertised on the dragon site for £400 used. //www.dragonperformance.co.uk.
Kevin
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Post by: FDDreamer on June 21, 2004, 02:50:14 PM
Post by: FDDreamer on June 21, 2004, 02:50:14 PM
Thanks Kevin, much appreciated. Another bit of FD data digested! Colour looks much more like IBM in that pic. It\'s such a nice colour though, under-exposed/over-exposed...doesn\'t really make a difference, still looks fab! :)
Look forward to seeing the car with new wheels...it\'s a stunner!
:cool
Look forward to seeing the car with new wheels...it\'s a stunner!
:cool
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Post by: BlitzBoy on June 21, 2004, 05:37:23 PM
Post by: BlitzBoy on June 21, 2004, 05:37:23 PM
Cruiser, 253 atw is very good if u consider that the FD is 255,265,280 bhp (depending on model) at the FLYWHEEL standard.
Kevins figures are impressive considering the limited mods he has done.
An early standard FD, should produce 205-210 bhp at the wheels as a bench mark figure
Kevins figures are impressive considering the limited mods he has done.
An early standard FD, should produce 205-210 bhp at the wheels as a bench mark figure
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Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 05:51:00 PM
Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 05:51:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by BlitzBoy
Cruiser, 253 atw is very good if u consider that the FD is 255,265,280 bhp (depending on model) at the FLYWHEEL standard.
Kevins figures are impressive considering the limited mods he has done.
An early standard FD, should produce 205-210 bhp at the wheels as a bench mark figure
When stock I had 217rwhp (G-Force 2003) and a very erratic boost and power curve, with pfc and boost controller this was a smoother 215rwhp (CPL 2004) at less peak boost, Geff tried to raise boost a little but identified exhaust as bottleneck.
Back box, downpipe and tuning have added 38rwhp (c.45fwhp) which I am well pleased with. The car feels a lot quicker and smoother.
Currently maxing at 85% injector duty and undecided whether to go for mid-pipe and another tuning session or whether that will just lead me down the slippery slope - uprated fuel, intercooler, intake etc. Will talk to Geff next time I am down at REworx.
Kevin
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Post by: BlitzBoy on June 21, 2004, 05:55:41 PM
Post by: BlitzBoy on June 21, 2004, 05:55:41 PM
you not tempted to upgrade the secondary injectors and fuel Pump Kevin and put the boost up to 13psi?
I bet your car would make 300 atw with those additinal mods
I bet your car would make 300 atw with those additinal mods
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Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 06:00:20 PM
Post by: kevint on June 21, 2004, 06:00:20 PM
I\'m not sure, more boost = higher temps, won\'t I also need to look at uprated intercooler?
As I say I\'ll talk to Geff next time I see him as I\'ve always been happy with the work he has done on my car.
Kevin
As I say I\'ll talk to Geff next time I see him as I\'ve always been happy with the work he has done on my car.
Kevin
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Post by: cruiser on June 21, 2004, 08:29:00 PM
Post by: cruiser on June 21, 2004, 08:29:00 PM
You will definately need to get new better IC if you want to run over 12psi.
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Post by: mids on June 21, 2004, 10:18:22 PM
Post by: mids on June 21, 2004, 10:18:22 PM
Very nice Kevin :cool
your pics inspired me to take a few of my own over the weekend which I should get round to posting sometime.
your pics inspired me to take a few of my own over the weekend which I should get round to posting sometime.
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Post by: FDDreamer on June 22, 2004, 11:16:46 AM
Post by: FDDreamer on June 22, 2004, 11:16:46 AM
Nice! More FD goodness! Look forward to seeing your beasty, mids! :D
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Post by: kevint on July 10, 2004, 04:12:14 PM
Post by: kevint on July 10, 2004, 04:12:14 PM
spot the difference:
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Post by: scooby_si on July 10, 2004, 05:04:14 PM
Post by: scooby_si on July 10, 2004, 05:04:14 PM
Hmm it\'s rained more recently & you\'ve cut the bush back? 
Oh i suppose you\'ve attacked the wheels with a big knife as well? lol (http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/otn/realhappy/op485.gif)
Si
PS missed the serious bit looks good mate...
Oh i suppose you\'ve attacked the wheels with a big knife as well? lol (http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/otn/realhappy/op485.gif)
Si
PS missed the serious bit looks good mate...
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Post by: Andyp on July 10, 2004, 05:22:17 PM
Post by: Andyp on July 10, 2004, 05:22:17 PM
looks great mate! I always wanted that colour it\'s just lovely :D
cool pics :)
cool pics :)
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Post by: kevint on July 12, 2004, 06:53:00 PM
Post by: kevint on July 12, 2004, 06:53:00 PM
Close up:
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Post by: FDDreamer on July 12, 2004, 07:55:18 PM
Post by: FDDreamer on July 12, 2004, 07:55:18 PM
Perfect Kevin, just perfect. Can\'t beat those rims. Where did you find them? I thought the Spirit Rs all had the gunmetal coloured rims? Learn something new every day! :D
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Post by: kevint on July 12, 2004, 08:36:28 PM
Post by: kevint on July 12, 2004, 08:36:28 PM
I had them imported from Japan. The Type-A has gun metal rims, the Type B & C the silver ones.
Kevin
Kevin
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Post by: FDDreamer on July 13, 2004, 10:15:53 AM
Post by: FDDreamer on July 13, 2004, 10:15:53 AM
I see! I think i\'ve only seen pics of the \'A\', although i knew about the other two i wasn\'t aware they wore different shoes!
Thanks for the info, and congrats on getting a set - they must be extremely rare over here...you must be one happy bunny! :cool
Thanks for the info, and congrats on getting a set - they must be extremely rare over here...you must be one happy bunny! :cool
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Post by: John Yorke on July 13, 2004, 10:01:22 PM
Post by: John Yorke on July 13, 2004, 10:01:22 PM
Nice wheels :D
Time now for more mods...............injectors................fuel pump....................FMIC..................go on you know you want to ..............................its de devil in you..........go on:bandit :bandit :bandit :cool
Time now for more mods...............injectors................fuel pump....................FMIC..................go on you know you want to ..............................its de devil in you..........go on:bandit :bandit :bandit :cool
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Post by: kevint on July 13, 2004, 10:45:26 PM
Post by: kevint on July 13, 2004, 10:45:26 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by John Yorke
Nice wheels :D
Time now for more mods...............injectors................fuel pump....................FMIC..................go on you know you want to ..............................its de devil in you..........go on:bandit :bandit :bandit :cool
Very very tempted John. It\'s seems that 300 at the wheels is not too far away :) :) :)
Kevin