# new RX-8 **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [July 24, 2007, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883 "2007-07-24T10:55:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SlVrWrXfMaK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slvrwrxfmak/32/7477_2.png) [@SlVrWrXfMaK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SlVrWrXfMaK)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/1 "2007-07-24T10:55:07Z")
so i just picked up a new RX-8 (SILVER). what shuld i do to it upgrade wise? ---
**Author:** ![Bigairskier1580](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigairskier1580/32/7612_2.png) [@Bigairskier1580](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bigairskier1580)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/2 "2007-07-24T10:56:27Z")
IBrx8hate ---
**Author:** ![RobHimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/3 "2007-07-24T10:57:14Z")
Trade it for a fast car 🙂 J/K nice ride dude. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/4 "2007-07-24T10:57:19Z")
put an LS1 in it ---
**Author:** ![Supraman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/supraman/32/7307_2.png) [@Supraman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Supraman)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/5 "2007-07-24T10:57:32Z")
[quote=“SlVrWrXfMaK”"] so i just picked up a new RX-8 (SILVER). what shuld i do to it upgrade wise? [/quote] trade it in? kidding… uhh congrats and enjoy it. 🍺 ::edit:: rob beat me to it! ---
**Author:** ![Bigairskier1580](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigairskier1580/32/7612_2.png) [@Bigairskier1580](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bigairskier1580)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/6 "2007-07-24T10:58:10Z")
That took less time than I was expecting. ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/7 "2007-07-24T11:08:37Z")
BS pint beer glasses is the only upgrade I would get for it. May require r-comps as a supporting mod. ---
**Author:** ![RobHimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/8 "2007-07-24T11:13:36Z")
[quote=“fairgentleman Z,post:7,topic:32883"”] BS pint beer glasses is the only upgrade I would get for it. May require r-comps as a supporting mod. [/quote] Word! Not nearly as many of them run as you would think… ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/9 "2007-07-24T11:14:10Z")
ls1 in a Rx8 would be badass… hrmmmmmm ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/10 "2007-07-24T11:17:29Z")
Do what Mazda should have done in the first place and put a turbo on it. Or you could trade it in like the other guys said, but get an RX-7 instead. :ohyeah: ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/11 "2007-07-24T11:22:23Z")
wider wheels w/ sticky tires…autox leave stock enjoy warranty ---
**Author:** ![Dex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dex/32/7210_2.png) [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/12 "2007-07-24T11:38:02Z")
[quote=“livin4hockey,post:10,topic:32883"”] Do what Mazda should have done in the first place and put a turbo on it. Or you could trade it in like the other guys said, but get an RX-7 instead. :ohyeah: [/quote] :picard: maybe an intake or an exhaust. enjoy a sporty, comfortable, fun daily driver with a warranty. spend money saved on turbo kit on gas for the car, and time saved on checking the oil religiously. ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/13 "2007-07-24T11:40:54Z")
T66 turbo…AIC Controller…Stand alone engine management system ---
**Author:** ![Dex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dex/32/7210_2.png) [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/14 "2007-07-24T11:42:51Z")
[quote=“K Cuv,post:11,topic:32883"”] wider wheels w/ sticky tires…autox leave stock enjoy warranty [/quote] the factory tires are pretty sticky on it when it’s dry. it’s that or the lack of torque. ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/15 "2007-07-24T11:55:26Z")
CROSSDRILLED BRAKE LINES ---
**Author:** ![EvilJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a5b964/32.png) [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/16 "2007-07-24T12:11:45Z")
The guys on RX8 forums list mods like this: Hawk Brake Pads Upgraded Spark Plugs Fuzzy Dice in rear view etc etc So just build off that 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/17 "2007-07-24T12:12:27Z")
the guy asked a serious question, deleted the bullshit. what are your goals for the car? is it your daily driver? etc ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/18 "2007-07-24T12:14:33Z")
[quote=“Dex,post:12,topic:32883"”] :picard: maybe an intake or an exhaust. enjoy a sporty, comfortable, fun daily driver with a warranty. spend money saved on turbo kit on gas for the car, and time saved on checking the oil religiously. [/quote] True, the turbo kit would kill the warranty. I was thinking beyond the intake and exhaust, but it depends really on what you plan on doing with the car. ---
**Author:** ![woody](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/woody/32/7191_2.png) [@woody](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woody)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/19 "2007-07-24T19:13:24Z")
after owning one for a few weeks now, i would say intake, exhaust, springs, and autocross the hell out of it. the car isnt designed for any sort of straight line racing, stick with its intentions. keep up on maintenance and enjoy the car for what it is. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883/20 "2007-07-24T21:14:16Z")
LS1 swap. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-rx-8/32883.md?page=2)