Zero Weight Project

After lowering the RX8 with the Tein Coilovers, next on the list was to add some chassis reinforcing. After looking at all my options, I decided to go with GTSPEC front and rear strut tower braces. Below is a how-to on installing. It is actually a relatively easy job using some basic [...]

After mounting the rims and tires it became painfully obvious that the brakes were in dire need of cosmetic improvement.  Like many RX8 owners, I have been happy with overall performance of the factory brakes.  However, the looks leave something to be desired. Both the rotors and calipers look rusted.  Couple that with my decision [...]

One aspect of performance improvements is the effect on fuel economy. In some cases, increased air flow, reduced unsprung and reciprocal weight can have a positive impact how much gas you use. For the Zero Weight Project, i decided to document the MPG and see if there was any change at all. The first [...]

One of the problems of buying a used vehicle is knowing what you are getting. Was the car well maintained?  Did the previous owner drive the car into the ground.  When getting a previously owned vehicle, it is probably a good idea to do teh basic maintenance items.  One of the easy maintenance items [...]