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I8U · 03-21-2009, 10:17 PM

Might I suggest if you are gonna keep the stock braking system you upgrade the pads. Try Cobalt Friction Technologies XR-1/XR-5 combo, they are amazing. And almost every ST RX-8 in KONI Sports Car Challenge runs them with great success.
Now I understand that this is your first build of this kind? And that you are just getting into Time Attack? And I see where you wanted the car to still be streetable but you are gonna want a suspension that can be tuned, ie some type of coil overs with dampening control. If a coil over is not your cup of tea, then think about upgrading the shocks. The Tokico D-specs are a good affordable choice, in the same respect you would probably be better off with KONI yellows. A lot of track-aholics swear by them for the 8.

Look forward to see how this comes out.

03-21-2009, 10:17 PM	#3
I8U KONI Challenge Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 126 Rep Power: 18	Might I suggest if you are gonna keep the stock braking system you upgrade the pads. Try Cobalt Friction Technologies XR-1/XR-5 combo, they are amazing. And almost every ST RX-8 in KONI Sports Car Challenge runs them with great success. Now I understand that this is your first build of this kind? And that you are just getting into Time Attack? And I see where you wanted the car to still be streetable but you are gonna want a suspension that can be tuned, ie some type of coil overs with dampening control. If a coil over is not your cup of tea, then think about upgrading the shocks. The Tokico D-specs are a good affordable choice, in the same respect you would probably be better off with KONI yellows. A lot of track-aholics swear by them for the 8. Look forward to see how this comes out. __________________ 04 TiGray RX8 MT, LS2 coil setup, 3" midpipe, HKS Hi-power 3" exhaust, TEIN S-Techs, Hotchkis Adj F/R sways, K&N Typhoon V2, Steel braided brake lines, Redline drivetrain fluids, ATE Super Blue brake fluid, Cobalt XR2/GTS brake combo, MB Motorpsorts Weapons 18x9 +45 offset, 275/35's I Support the KONI Sports Car Challenge!