Picked it up on Friday. Got 1,000 mile run in to do but done 230 already from driving home from Carl's :) so won't be long to get them done.
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Got some stuff that need attention but I'm going too enjoy it first.
Need to get some spare alloys ASAP to get some semi slicks on
Woohoo...my first 1 was that colour....add a catch tank to list of things todo Grant and dont fill more that above half on dipstick...wheels....evo alloys after market wheels are direct fit and et30 so fit further out so no need for spacers.!
Give it a run to Japfest, that will get some miles on it :)
Quote from: clive on May 02, 2015, 05:00:57 PM
Give it a run to Japfest, that will get some miles on it :)
Yeah Thats a great idea!
Looking good. Does it brab? ;) Did you allready rev it hard? :)
Quote from: boosted on May 02, 2015, 04:13:59 PM
Woohoo...my first 1 was that colour....add a catch tank to list of things todo Grant and dont fill more that above half on dipstick...wheels....evo alloys after market wheels are direct fit and et30 so fit further out so no need for spacers.!
Oil catch tank? Why? Got loads to catch up on for what to do on these beauties. Think I was going to stay with the stock wheels as can probably get a set of alloys for cheap:) and spend the cash on some federals.
Quote from: clive on May 02, 2015, 05:00:57 PM
Give it a run to Japfest, that will get some miles on it :)
Where's japfest held?
Quote from: re japi on May 02, 2015, 05:53:00 PM
Looking good. Does it brab? ;) Did you allready rev it hard? :)
It's bridged but doesn't brap. Good old side ports. Can't rev it hard until it's run In and had an oil change and filter.
Already thinking of trying to see if someone wants to swap an rx8 for the bridge ported fc engine I have as want to strip one out and go to a track.
See the filler neck...follow the pipe goes straight to intake! If you intended to rev her out in a few gears there high possibility your surge oil into intake...i stuck a spun alloy flask in gap up by brake servo and ran some pipe back n forth. Cost a fiver! Saves coating the maf in oil and dumping oil into engine.
I'm already finding this car more fun than my FD. It turns better, brakes better, rides better. So much good things to say about them.
Japfest at Combe...Chippenham just of junct 17 of M4 Massive japanese car show...all marques descend on Wiltshire circuit! Drifting. Track action .show n shine....static club displays. Good day out.
I shall ask carl, don't wanna mess with things just now, but will be making it go perfect.
Clive will be getting a cal from me to order a racing beat silenced Decat though
Iv got a busy 2 months ahead already so doubt I would make it. That would require me to go away for the weekend driving that far. Maybe a trip for next year with jess and austin
Yep sweet handling car. Very nice balance. You can hold the revs on a corner to drive the car out. I give mine at least 10 mins to warm up b4 hooning to get the oil upto temp.....you on standard springs as i am?
Yes standard springs but I'm
Going to go for some eibach'so from Clive's recommendation
Iv already got more confidence in this car than I ever did with my FD.
Just looking at some rain x. Which is best? 2 in 1 or just rain x?
I can vouch for the "straight" Rain-X. Works brilliantly on our two cars and lasts a long time. Lots of elbow grease required to buff it off after application, but well worth it.
You got the best (fastest) colour too Grant :)
Not as much grunt as an FD, but the chassis gives the RX-8 some incredibly good handling. With Federals 595RS-R's on, plus the lowering springs, you'll be amazed at how fast the car will take corners. I can vouch for the Eibachs - I started with those to improve track handling. Get some 20mm Eibach spacers too, to improve looks and handling further.
Quote from: Casey on May 02, 2015, 08:59:27 PM
You got the best (fastest) colour too Grant :)
Not as much grunt as an FD, but the chassis gives the RX-8 some incredibly good handling. With Federals 595RS-R's on, plus the lowering springs, you'll be amazed at how fast the car will take corners. I can vouch for the Eibachs - I started with those to improve track handling. Get some 20mm Eibach spacers too, to improve looks and handling further.
Defo need spacers. Not too bothered about grunt, need a car I can drive and take my family with me too. I'm certain this engine will be plenty enough HP;):)
Got an engine int garage if I want more power plus a turbo.
Defo getting dynod, and going to get a stock rx8 dynod same day to compare so no criticism can be had of the results etc
Just checked and halfrauds do rain x so going to get some 2moro
So your car is basically stock, except engine of course? Is fuel and oil systems stock too? Exhaust? Brakes?
I think evo wheels would look awesome on her. Btw, thanks Jon, didnt know that about those wheels :)
Upgraded brake pads that's it. Ecu is learning. When I set off home than engine felt tight and slighly hesitant but it's now smooth and loose. Free revving
Can anyone do photoshop?? I want to see what the car looks like with different colour wheels. Mostly blue ones, stick rims
24 mpg!!! Now that's quite good. No revs over 4,000 rpm and on the motorway sat at 80mph and also stood in a lot of traffic on Friday. So quite impressed.
Applied some rain x today. Man does that stuff work!! Went for a drive to get my son to sleep and drive through a down pore. The rain practically jumped off the windows!!
Does it work on helmet visors? Never tried it tbh....
It says not for use on plastic but i can't see what it will do. It's basically I window cleaner
I might try some on a an old visor then. Did you get new coils on your 8?
Yes carl said he out new coils on it:)
And new plugs
Best thing about the rx8, taking my son(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/03/531e06ade5f1c796c56ea8468c6fdc85.jpg)
Cool...wont be asleep when you unleash the 9k ! Cracking pic!
......make it beep daddy!
He wants to be in the car all the time. Sits on my knee pushing the buttons.
I think I may end up spending lots of money on him if he loves cars
Quote from: Grant Monkhouse on May 03, 2015, 09:09:21 PM
I think I may end up spending lots of money on him if he loves cars
LOL New rotorhead coming ;) That pic is brilliant! ;D
Great picture, got to be your new avitar surely :)
Yep, going to change it shortly
Just been throwing the car into round abouts in the rain... Getting under steer and then it seems to pull the car right and around the turn. Some magic happening in this car:):):)
what tyres onit at mo.....both my came with budgets which triggers the TC all the time...swapped the silver 1 onto Bridgestones i had spare and night n day differet drive....the blue 1 on medium range saliums or summit....average still kicks it in when provoked!. lowered the psi and ok now.
I think they say yugi or something?? They don't sound familiar for good road tyres
google them.....and whats the tread wear rating on the side? above 260 prob goona last a while !
jinyu yugis?
Yes it could be
Not near my car right now to check but will do by tonight
I just found something saying they are winter tyres??!!
Me too! Need to get all the details of the sidewall. Ok for running in but prob trigger the tc all the time after. I am abit of tyre snob tbh...performance car deserves performance tyres and if they only last 10k then so be it. Check em later.
I got the black team dynamics with 5mm of tread all round bridgestones potenzas for £300.00 on ebay result...theres deals on ebay all day these are et30 as above to et50s so no expense on spacers either.
Wheels and tyres for £300??!!
Yep....couldnt be arsed to arrange a courier so no body bid! I won arranged my own for £40.00 and voila. I just had to get some correct spigot rings for the hubs . 3.99 on ebay....easy peasy .
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDgQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tyrereviews.co.uk%2FTyre%2FJinyu%2FYU61.htm&ei=ZcxJVaDQDoi17Abwo4HADg&usg=AFQjCNE8_6MJj4hBRMXrEztwoAjnB7xheg&sig2=FQ3SvXoAkGp7SaPAUsClxw
found this not yugi but yu61.....summer perf tyre so give em ago and see how they fair.....if your traction control starts kicking in on roundabouts in the dry moderate pace then there no good. if not ok.
That's what I found. I was so busy thinking if going to the gym last night I forgot to check the tyre details. I will do today
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3 tyres same, one different
Need some better than these crap. Need a tyre that's good on wet and even better in the dry
Yep i concur...those accelera's are made off stone!
Is there a tyre related thread in here? May be something good for us to go off. Reviews and prices of different types if tyre?
Grant. there's MASSES of stuff on the RX-8OC on tyres. I think one of the threads runs to 160 odd pages :)
In summary, all round best tyre is probably the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta in 245/40 R18, or 235/40 R18 (both rolling radii close to stock 225/45). Cost around £90 a corner. Excellent in wet and dry and pretty good on track too.
http://www.newrubber.co.uk/vredestein-tyres-car-tyres-235-40zr18-vredestein-ultrac-sessanta-95y-car-tyres-fuel-efficiency-f-wet-grip-c-external-noise-1-bars-and-67-db-vredestein-car-tyres-18-r18-235-40-18-235-40r18-235-40-r18.html (http://www.newrubber.co.uk/vredestein-tyres-car-tyres-235-40zr18-vredestein-ultrac-sessanta-95y-car-tyres-fuel-efficiency-f-wet-grip-c-external-noise-1-bars-and-67-db-vredestein-car-tyres-18-r18-235-40-18-235-40r18-235-40-r18.html) - £88.08 delivered
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Vredestein/Ultrac-Sessanta.htm (http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Vredestein/Ultrac-Sessanta.htm) - REVIEW
More track focussed, absolute bargain, road legal, Federal 595RS-R's in 235/40 R18, which can be had for £85 a tyre if you look around on 'net.
http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/federal/595-rs-r/235-40-zr18-91w-33955 (http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/federal/595-rs-r/235-40-zr18-91w-33955) - £87.89
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Federal/595RSR.htm (http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Federal/595RSR.htm) - REVIEW
That brilliant thankyou. I may have to join up to rx8OC but just lurk in the shadows and the wanted/for sale sections :)
Reviews of them in the wet look positive. Didn't read the reviews that far previously. Was a little concerned a semi slick would be terrible in the wet
Buy my mates RB lightened flywheel. Bought brand new from Clive and never fitted.
I don't need a flywheel