GTVault - Setup 3176 - RX-8 Type S (J) by DTW

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Setup ID Tuner Make Car Model Year Track Votes Views Horsepower Best Lap Date Entered Last Modified	3176 DTW Mazda RX-8 Type S (J) 2003 Road Setup 8 1066 447 06/30/2005 9:21 PM

Equipment Selection
Muffler	Racing	Suspension	Racing
Racing Chip	Sports	Transmission	Full Customize
NA Tune	None	Clutch	Triple Plate
Front Tires	S3 - Soft	Flywheel	Racing
Rear Tires	S3 - Soft	Carbon Driveshaft	Equipped
Nitrous	None	GT Auto - Wing	Equipped
Turbine Kit	None	Limited Slip	Standard
Intercooler	None	AYC	None
Supercharger	Equipped	VCD	None
Brakes	Racing	Weight Reduction	Stage 3
Brake Controller	Equipped	Increase Rigidity	Equipped

Settings
Setup Item	Front	Rear	Setup Item	Front	Rear
Spring Rate	12.0	14.5	Stabilizers	5	6
Ride Height	89	94	Brake Balance	15	14
Shock Absorbers			Downforce	23	24
Shock Bound	3	4	LSD Init. Torque
Shock Rebound	5	6	LSD Acceleration
Camber Angle	2.5	1.0	LSD Deceleration
Toe Angle	-1	0	Nitrous

Gear Ratios
1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	Final	Auto Set
							13

Driving Aids / Other
ASM Oversteer	ASM Understeer	TCS	Ballast Balance	Ballast Weight	AYC	VCD
0	0	1

I love them Mazda’s and this one is a sweet ride! Winning with it was too easy and almost took all the fun out of the race. I was able to take this car deep into the corners and open the throttle at apex for the back to snap around, or just power into the corner ignoring that darn blinking light and power right back out. Did I say I love them Mazda’s? As always feel free to leave feedback.

TCS is for launch control only, port polish and engine balance done.
Setup for the DFP.

Ne0nDrag0n

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Post #1 - Posted 07/01/2005 10:40 AM

Very nice setup. I have a fully tuned RX-8 Type S, and I use the DS2 controller. I found your setup to work really well. I managed a sloppy 1'21.507 at Laguna Seca. I went for NA Stage 3 and a supercharger, rather than turbo, and I love how freely and smoothly the car revs. Job well done.

This had nothing to do with what you think, if you even think at all.

DTW

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Post #2 - Posted 07/01/2005 9:24 PM

Thanks I really appreciate it; the only improvement I would like to make (with this and all my setups) is a change that will allow a smoother balance between the DFP and the DS2.

rigger

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Post #3 - Posted 07/13/2005 8:17 AM

A great setup Thumbs Up

! I also dont own a DFP (im just too tight lol) but found that even with the DS2 this car handled very nicely indeed. On my second lap around Fuji 80's i got a time of 1:30.154 and i'm sure that after a bit more practice i could get a second or two faster than that. I'll be sure to check out some of your other setups in the future!

DTW

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Post #4 - Posted 07/13/2005 8:48 AM

Thanks rigger, feel free to leave feedback on any of my setups. When you do though try to describe the problem you found, something like “handles like a beached whale” would be poor feedback! Big Grin

Ne0nDrag0n

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Post #5 - Posted 07/13/2005 2:35 PM

/cough

lol

This had nothing to do with what you think, if you even think at all.

DTW

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Post #6 - Posted 07/13/2005 2:41 PM

Ne0nDrag0n wrote:

/cough

lol

If it counts for anything I really tried to resist the urge, but I just had to post it. That was a great line, didn’t tell me anything till you clarified it but it still had me laughing! Big Grin

Ne0nDrag0n

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Post #7 - Updated 07/13/2005 3:08 PM

Unfortunately for my ego, I can't take the credit. I heard it on Top Gear. lol

(Top Gear is a British television program, syndicated on The Discovery Channel, that takes high end sports cars, etc. and tests them, races them, and pretty much does everything with them we all dream about doing. The hosts add a touch of stereotypical British humor to the mix to make quite an entertaining show. Much better than Motor Trend Television...lol /just incase you didn't know)

This had nothing to do with what you think, if you even think at all.

DTW

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Post #8 - Posted 07/13/2005 3:20 PM

No I haven’t heard of that show but I would like to check it out. What day and time?

Ne0nDrag0n

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Post #9 - Posted 07/13/2005 3:32 PM

Taken verbatim from Discovery.com:

network: Discovery Channel
series: Top Gear
episode: Indestructible Toyota Pickup?
rating: 14

... Jul 28 2005 @ 01:00 AM. Jul 30 2005 @ 06:00 PM. Top Gear.

Indestructible Toyota Pickup? Can a four-door saloon keep up with an Italian supercar? ...

Airing:

— Jul 27 2005 @ 10:00 PM [ remind me ]
— Jul 28 2005 @ 01:00 AM [ remind me ]
— Jul 30 2005 @ 06:00 PM [ remind me ]

This had nothing to do with what you think, if you even think at all.

DTW

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Post #10 - Posted 07/13/2005 3:36 PM

Cool thanks, I have it pulled up now. I will have to record it for later though.

kek0r

Joined: 11/21/2005

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Post #11 - Posted 11/23/2005 12:55 PM

I think for the Nordschleife its too stiff. The car bumps at the braking zone so its difficult to brake right... (Maybe it belongs to my DS2), i will test your set at other tracks and post again. Smile

Cartronics

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Post #12 - Posted 11/23/2005 1:21 PM

awesome setup...i was wonderin could i use this for the concept(type-l) as well?

DTW

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Post #13 - Posted 11/25/2005 3:22 PM

Cartronics wrote:

awesome setup...i was wonderin could i use this for the concept(type-l) as well?

If memory serves right than yes it should work fine. If not than I think the type-1 is looser and the setup will need the springs tightened? Confused

Seneca1

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Post #14 - Posted 05/29/2006 7:44 AM

Once again it's a BEAST Mad

Speed is what moves us all.

DTW

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Post #15 - Posted 05/29/2006 11:51 AM

Seneca1 wrote:

Once again it's a BEAST Mad

That sounds bad; can we work together to make it better? What problems is it giving you? I will be off line till next week; long story but the Army is having us move to a new home so I am pulling the computer down today.