2005 Mazda RX8, 6sp Manual, Touring Edition.
Modifications:
AEM Cold Air Intake
Axial Flow Short Shifter
Black Halo Racing Ignition
Racing Beat Exhaust (Rev8)
Cobb Accessport tuned by: Mazdamaniac (v4_0_8)
Clear Corners
Future Plans = BHR Midpipe, BHR Intake Cover
History:
Purchased in September 2007 in Colorado Springs. I test drove a 2005 STI, 2007 Civic Si and a 2005 Evo and none of them compared to the RX8. Even though the STi and Evo are faster off of the line, the RX8 was a much more balanced sports car IMO.
Modifications:
First mod was a K&N Short Ram Intake. After owning it for a few months I ended up trading it for a AEM Cold Air Intake. The K&N SRI was way too loud at WOT and my IAT would go through the roof at idle.
Second to come was a Cobb Accessport which I purchased from Mazdamaniac. This by far is my favorite mod to date. Performance gains were significant and with the help of Mr. Maniac my tune is spot on.
Since then I have added an Axial Flow Short Shifter, the Black Halo Racing Ignition and a Racing Beat Exhaust. The BHR Ignition is also a must have for any RX8. Revs soar to redline, idling cannot be any smoother and my mpg went up by 2.
Click the link: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FyEgs_6MR8) to hear my 8 with the AEM CAI and Racing Beat Exhaust combo. IMO it provides the best sound without blowing out your ear drums.
Thanks for looking! If you are in Colorado go to the Colorado Mazda Club (CMZC) Website!
CMZC Garage - http://www.coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/garage_vehicle.php?do=view_vehicle&id=38
RX8 Owners click here - www.rx8club.com
Rotary Events in CO:
21 June 2009 Colorado Mazda Club/ Mile High Rotary Club Meet in Denver, CO
My Son Big Ballin in a Lambo!
