Hi guys!
I've lurked for a while here, trying to get as much info as I could before finally realizing that an RX-8 might be the car for me.
I'm a mechanic at a performance shop and extremely amateur track enthusiast and had an RX-8 come in a while ago for some upgrades (Stoptech D&S rotors and Sport/Street pads, Tein Street Basis coilovers, Mishimoto radiator, AIR delete, AC delete, and some maintenance). I really enjoyed driving it. It felt fantastic going into corners and being thrashed (at the owner's request) and the chassis was incredibly responsive, even with such cheap and little upgrades. That car has stuck in my head for a while.
I've been shopping for a G35 coupe for a couple years now until I stumbled upon a Speed Academy article (Infiniti G35 Tuning: How To Bolt On Over 40 Wheel Horsepower | Speed Academy) about a guy tracking his, and I saw he also owned an RX-8 and tracked that as well (http://ift.tt/2fq6Q2m). I got in contact with him and talked with him about the differences he liked between the two and he said in the end preferred the RX-8, so my plans have been shifted to say the least.
I've read through as much as I could here and I'm now on the hunt for a decent S1 that I could turn into a summer daily/weekend track car while I save up some more money. I'm excited to get into the swing of things with one! They seem great to drive, easy to work on, plenty of aftermarket support, and reliability is somewhat there as long as it's taken care of.
Hopefully I'll be joining you guys in ownership soon!
I've lurked for a while here, trying to get as much info as I could before finally realizing that an RX-8 might be the car for me.
I'm a mechanic at a performance shop and extremely amateur track enthusiast and had an RX-8 come in a while ago for some upgrades (Stoptech D&S rotors and Sport/Street pads, Tein Street Basis coilovers, Mishimoto radiator, AIR delete, AC delete, and some maintenance). I really enjoyed driving it. It felt fantastic going into corners and being thrashed (at the owner's request) and the chassis was incredibly responsive, even with such cheap and little upgrades. That car has stuck in my head for a while.
I've been shopping for a G35 coupe for a couple years now until I stumbled upon a Speed Academy article (Infiniti G35 Tuning: How To Bolt On Over 40 Wheel Horsepower | Speed Academy) about a guy tracking his, and I saw he also owned an RX-8 and tracked that as well (http://ift.tt/2fq6Q2m). I got in contact with him and talked with him about the differences he liked between the two and he said in the end preferred the RX-8, so my plans have been shifted to say the least.
I've read through as much as I could here and I'm now on the hunt for a decent S1 that I could turn into a summer daily/weekend track car while I save up some more money. I'm excited to get into the swing of things with one! They seem great to drive, easy to work on, plenty of aftermarket support, and reliability is somewhat there as long as it's taken care of.
Hopefully I'll be joining you guys in ownership soon!
New Member Excited to Get Into an 8!
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