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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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what up im a newbie i just bought a 85 rx7 with a 12a 5spd . i love the car but i want more power so has any body bought headers exhaust ect threw victoria british b4?
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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Racing Beat man....Racing Beat.com
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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ya i kno i like there stuff but vic. brit. has got good looking headers and for a good price i just dont kno how they preforme and they got good looking body kits 4 cheap . (not saying i go for looks first just stating )

could u all gve me some good first gen sites besides racing beat
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 06:48 PM
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Racing Beat...MazdaTrix been around for a long time.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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(I bought the Racing Beat streetport full exhaust.)
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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ok looked over both b4 what was the first aftermarket performance u did
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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who makes the parts on mazdatrix? are they built by them or they just a seller
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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I did my exhaust and flywheel (lightweight steel). That's pretty much all I wanted to do. Racing Beat is Tier 2 to Mazdatrix: Racing beat is the source for the exhausts for both Mazdatrix and, obviously, Racing Beat.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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Everything you need to know is in the 1st gen sticky FAQ's.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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thanks mikey theres a sh*t load of sites there ! 1 more question b/ i kno im getting annoying any body kno where to gett a good set of the old school rally mags that where put on the 1st gens? oh! and any ody kno how to reduce or get rid of wheel hop/ get
traction
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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any body got some used parts up for sale
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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Why are you getting wheel hop, are you doing burnouts? And for the mags your talking about, I think you might mean Panasports. If you have the big baller cash to get them, www.mariahmotorsports.com is the place for the good stuff.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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actually i do have the big balla cash but the panasports link in the wheels section isnt working i mean in the rain i get wheel hop taking off no matter what my cars has no traction even with brand new tires any suggestion?
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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Theres a few things your going to have to do. It sounds like any bushing in your drivetrain can be gone. Check tranny mount, tri-link busings (rods that goto the axle) and even worn or cut springs will do this sometimes. If you have some spare time, find a good suspension/alianment shop and have them inspect it, unless you know what to look for. Also what model is your car?
GSL or GS or what? For the panasports, they're about $200 a rim (i was quoted on the phone) plus shipping. Call them if your serious about getting them.
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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ne one ever use a bonez performance exhaust? i found 1 for real cheap
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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Does good price = cheap??? stick with RB, they have the quality you want. Think, it may be a great deal, but what about longevity?? Never heard of bonez, but you could buy their stuff or the system from Victoria British, If it doesn't last, you're out the money for it plus a new system.

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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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its used but id only b out about 50 bux so i dont think it would b bad for the bonez system what u think should i try it out give it a run
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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If you want something very inexpensive that will give a big performance boost (say from 100 hp up to 125 hp) replace the three cats with a presilencer. I bought a bonaz presilencer from a place in Texas for $150, shipped with gaskets, that's a perfect replacement for the stock cats, bolts right up to the stock header. It took about an hour, in the back yard, to put it in.
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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what was the site u got the presilencer on this kti comes with a presilencer
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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My advice; if you plan on keeping this car for any length of time, don't mess around with the exhaust unless you are ready to go with Racing Beat. Just about anything else is going to burn up on you due to the extreme heat of the rotary's exhaust. The RB system is very well made, sounds great, gives good horsepower, and is made to last.

Also, if you're looking for cheap hp gains, take a look at the 2nd gen ignition upgrade in the FAQ. Another possibility would be a Sterling carb.

Oh, and welcome to the forum...
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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thanx alot and yeas i do plan to keep it for a long while thanks for the advice
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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ne one got a strut brace if so how much did u pay?
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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Here are two pages that have been recommended to me time and time again

http://www.gforceengineering.net/ let the cover page load befor clicking a link

http://www.cpracing.ca/

Gobbs of goodies and if you've got $$$$ they'll love your business, bunch of great people.

Good luck,
Eric
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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I just purchased a 1984 GS with 192K. How many miles can I get from this motor?
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 05:12 AM
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depends how many miles on that motor, if 192k is correct its hard to say 50-100,000 miles
check oil pres. compression any smoke on start up, any air bubbels with radiator cap off, does it cosume coolant, does the metering pump work properly, whats the operating temp
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