New ClubRX writeups - CHEAP E-brake button, '96+ primary inlet duct
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New ClubRX writeups - CHEAP E-brake button, '96+ primary inlet duct
Hey guys -
First one is a neat discovery. Mazda had an accessory for the later Miatas that's a replacement button for the E-brake - either silver or chrome. I bought the cheap one (silver) to try out, and it fits PERFECTLY - takes 30 seconds to swap out. I do recommend the chrome button, though - a little more, but should look better and hold up longer. Chrome part number is NC35-44-033, and Ray at Malloy (888-533-3400) has 'em for $9.69 each. The silver one is $3 if you really wanna get cheap . Writeup with pics -
http://www.clubrx.org/default.asp?id...ntent=56&mnu=3
Also, some time back I bought a '96+ primary turbo inlet duct off Ebay for CHEAP - I was the only bidder, too. Turns out there IS a difference, and I believe the later part performs better, but I still need to get some hard data. Anyhow, it's a cool part that not many know about -
http://www.clubrx.org/default.asp?id...ntent=55&mnu=3
Not sure on how to get more, but at least it has a part number if someone wants to get creative .
Enjoy,
Dale
First one is a neat discovery. Mazda had an accessory for the later Miatas that's a replacement button for the E-brake - either silver or chrome. I bought the cheap one (silver) to try out, and it fits PERFECTLY - takes 30 seconds to swap out. I do recommend the chrome button, though - a little more, but should look better and hold up longer. Chrome part number is NC35-44-033, and Ray at Malloy (888-533-3400) has 'em for $9.69 each. The silver one is $3 if you really wanna get cheap . Writeup with pics -
http://www.clubrx.org/default.asp?id...ntent=56&mnu=3
Also, some time back I bought a '96+ primary turbo inlet duct off Ebay for CHEAP - I was the only bidder, too. Turns out there IS a difference, and I believe the later part performs better, but I still need to get some hard data. Anyhow, it's a cool part that not many know about -
http://www.clubrx.org/default.asp?id...ntent=55&mnu=3
Not sure on how to get more, but at least it has a part number if someone wants to get creative .
Enjoy,
Dale
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Ray said he was getting a bunch of the chrome buttons ordered in for stock, BTW. Kinda cool to actually have a cheap, quality mod with a new part - there's so much that's CRAZY high priced on our cars!
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Originally Posted by jic
another discovery by dale
the silver looks nice....but doesnt it look kinda weird with a little silver out of nowhere on the shifter console?
the silver looks nice....but doesnt it look kinda weird with a little silver out of nowhere on the shifter console?
I'm surprised no one has commented on the inlet duct - I thought that was a pretty cool discovery.
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Whoops, NM, wrong thread .
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that chrome e-brake button will match my rx-8 shift **** rather well.
thats a great find on the TID. . . now people will have "efini y-pipe AND jdm TID" side-by-side in their mod list.
did it ACTUALLY make a difference in performance?
thats a great find on the TID. . . now people will have "efini y-pipe AND jdm TID" side-by-side in their mod list.
did it ACTUALLY make a difference in performance?
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Hard to say, I need to do back-to-back comparisons. I put it on when I put my intake on, which made a HUGE difference.
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fart on a friends head!!!
ah, hahaha. . . i doubt theres too much of a reason to say anymore then. if i still had a stocker id test it, but. . . im way far away from all that. shoulda stayed there.
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Originally Posted by DaleClark
Hard to say, I need to do back-to-back comparisons. I put it on when I put my intake on, which made a HUGE difference.
Dale
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I'm surprised no one has commented on the inlet duct - I thought that was a pretty cool discovery.
Dale
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Awesome find man. I said it once, and I'll say it again...the 3rd gen guys are very lucky to have you
~Ramy
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Originally Posted by dgeesaman
Shouldn't take more than 20min to swap out. Maybe next time it's on a dyno, you can have them take a coffee break between pulls
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Definitely worth figuring out if it makes power - no sense killing yourself to get the part and it makes no difference .
Dale
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As usual, great finds and write-ups, Dale!
I'm kind of skeptical regarding the primary turbo inlet pipe's ability to produce a noticeable power gain (plus, if it does, there's going to be a mad rush by numerous FD owners to find a part that's very difficult to obtain at best), but you never know, it's worth a try.
I'm kind of skeptical regarding the primary turbo inlet pipe's ability to produce a noticeable power gain (plus, if it does, there's going to be a mad rush by numerous FD owners to find a part that's very difficult to obtain at best), but you never know, it's worth a try.
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I think it may have been part of the tweaks in '96 - small, subtle stuff, like the better Y-pipe. Might also be to help boost response or something.
Ya never know .
Funny thing is this part used is likely a dime a dozen in Japan, just like stock primary turbo inlet ducts are a dime a dozen in the US. I got it so cheap I believe because people thought it was just like the US part and didn't bother bidding!
Dale
Ya never know .
Funny thing is this part used is likely a dime a dozen in Japan, just like stock primary turbo inlet ducts are a dime a dozen in the US. I got it so cheap I believe because people thought it was just like the US part and didn't bother bidding!
Dale
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