Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Kinetic Motorworks - Dyno Runs






My new client is Kinetic Motorworks, so I drove up to their shop in Hampstead, NH. to talk about their website and to get in a few dyno runs. Their machine was not fully calibrated for a rotary so the numbers are most likely slightly off a bit. Mind you my car is basically stock engine wise other than a intake and exhaust which really do not yield much gain, but man I love the looks and sound.

Video 1: > Dyno pull in 3rd gear
Video 2: > Dyno pull in 3rd gear (second try)

181.8HP @ 8250RPM
115.8 TQ

Monday, March 16, 2009

Daytime Parking Garage

Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-8
I had an opportunity yesterday to take some photos in an empty parking garage. The lighting was a combination of natural sunlight and florescent lamps inside the facility. Featured with my car is Ashley's MX-6.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Agency Power sway bars





In an effort to stiffen the ride even more, I opted for a set of Agency Power front and rear sway bars. Both are adjustable and are currently on maximum stiffness. The ride feels great, but then again I am still on my soft winter tires. Thus another review will be needed after the summer wheels are mounted.

EDIT: Adding Racing Beat endlinks to the front bars as the OEM versions are too small for proper fitment.