What have you done to your RX-8 today????

[VelocityVinnie]

i would still consider lowering or coil overs dave, you will certainly tell the difference, and mines not that much firmer.

I can say after going out on track in Nicks car, the coilovers make a massive difference, i thought mine went round the bends good with just springs, but coil overs and EDFC is the way to go

[robj20]

I would love coilovers but it already bottoms out on my drive as well have to go very slow to not catch it.

[VelocityVinnie]

you can make the car ride high with the EDFC

[warpc0il]

If I lowered her I would have to park in the street and couldn't get near the garage.

As it is I have to cross the pavement at an angle to stop her scraping the underside.

[VelocityVinnie]

to be honest mines lowered 30mm all round, and its got a really low front nose, and its very rare it grounds, i have to drop off a low curb to get off my drive if somebody is parked opisite and its fine.

is your drive quite steep slope Dave?

[Elektix]

Perfect reason to get coilovers Rob you can set them to whatever height you like. Higher than standard I do believe if you were that was inclined


Sadly the height is only adjustable with the C spanners and it means you need to get a new alignment when you do........

The EDFC (electronic damper force controller) allows you to adjust just the dampening force. So make it softer or harder (giggidy) front and back independantly, to 16 different levels (32 if you fiddle with the settings.... pointless though....)

[CBSRX8]

Driven it

[Conan]

I,m in favour of smaller diameter wheels for track days.
Lowers the car quickly and evenly without compromise on the road
I to have a sloping drive
Better shocks will always give you improved handling
If you put a mark on one ceration on each shock and upright you can adjust with the C-spanner without upsetting the ballance on the car if you do them all equally
Pete

[Agent_Tiro]

Today has been very productive.

I undertook my first bit of work under a cars bonnet that wasn't checking oil and water etc. I replaced the ignition coils, ht leads and spark plugs. Took an epic 2 and a 1/2 hours but I'm proud of getting it done and it working superbly!

To celebrate my good work I spent 3 hours cleaning it and even managed to get the clay bar out on the entire car. Then from no where the sun came out so I went for a drive. Only for the heavens to then open up!

[Elektix]

I'd been reading up on the 4.777 final gears on the yanks forum. But someone also mentions, 17's with wider and lower profile will produce the same effect and reduce unsprung weight.

But finding some 17's that fit over the brakes will be difficult...... also wont look as good, and will mess up the set up if you reduce the rolling radius, would require a 4 wheel alignement to utilize them properly. Otherwise will be the same rolling radius if you increase the tyre profile making it pointless.....

Only advantage I could see is cheaper tyres.......

[Will66]

You should be able to get 17s on all round.

[Conan]

Thers a lot of advantages to smaller diameter wheels for the track to my mind and as you say lower gearing (so more acceleration)
Less unsprung weight (more acceleration and speed)
Just lowers the car and keeps wishbones at same angle
Theres a big difference in the weight of different manufactures tyres but the RX8 is supposed to have stiff side walls which is where the weight is.
I would,nt bother with 4 wheel alinment just for rolling circumforance.
Speedo will read a little faster but some peopl may like that.
Is there a track day nutters thread as this probably is,nt the place to put this
Pete

[Shagrington]

There is this one http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/vi ... 00&t=34973 where it might fit better.

[Nicecarm8]

bought some incredible looking R3 wheels, can't wait to fit them

[tonybangbang]

while i was removing my inlet manifold i decided to remove my coils for closer inspection pics below all 4 looking a little worse for wear and check the marks on the heat sink car has just over 30k on the clock the change coils every 30k seems on the money here

[tonybangbang]

oh car was running great with these coils and mpg was around the 220-240 per tank i have a set of coils and leads to replace these will deffer be investing in plugs also but they will have to wait till pay day as with the front end rebuilt costing more and more every day cash is getting rare in my wallet

[VelocityVinnie]

yep they are screwed! dont forget to clean up the mounting plate!

Mine looked like that and car was running fine, so good to know they have been changed before they had chance to go banannas at the engine

[waveydavey]

Precautionary oil & filter change done yesterday after 2 weeks ownership, Fuchs Titan XTR and a K&N filter thanks to Opie Oils (excellent service, cheers guys!). Car now sounds as awesome as it looks, and I red-lined it properly for the first time last night - woohoo!

I am LOVING this car!

[cas1e]

Cleaned the exhaust tailpipes with some scotchbrite (inside and out). I need a life!!!!!!

[SRBrx8]

Went to Benedunn's and we put on a full set of grills front and back. Also relocated the number plate as it comes in the pack.
AWESOME looks real aggresive front and rear
sorry no pics yet but when I DO YOU'LL SEE!
Top do Ben lad! cheers!

[danielm]

New (fleebay) car mats arrived. Super thick ones. Makes me want to drive with bare feet.
Also took the opportunity to give the inside a good old vac and buff, cleaned and nourished all leather.
Looking forward to the arrival of my new carbon side vents.

[RX newbie]

Today I filled her up, washed and polished and topped up the oil in preparation for a jaunt to Liverpool tomorrow prior to flying to Magaluf for the weekend.. I love my car, but a weekend in Magaluf with the boys is not something to turn down. Just hope my new pride and joy is gonna be safe on me mates drive for 4 days!

[Manic Mechanic]

Cleaned and carefully re-oiled the K&N filter, now the Rex is back on form it can go back in the airbox

[cool'n'funky]

Finally finished fitting my new racing beat drop links and anti-roll bar. Damn those nuts were stubborn!

[XZiZTeNCe]

New silencer/backbox fitted under warranty, stopped the damn rattle