SonicBlue

Haha, I like the way you put that, I'm not into the idea of high power, I want lower power. The absolute maximum would maybe be 250-260, but either way, I want my car to handle like a go kart

Baldy

I did a lot of bolt-on mods to my s4 n/a. All said and done (I no longer have the car), and after a lot of autocross, the suspension and flywheel were my all time favorite mods. Flywheel was my favorite, I think.

rx_214

Flywheel is an awesome mod to do, although I have the RB lighten steel one, it makes quite a bit of difference compare to factory.

To be honest though, I should have gone with the aluminum flywheel. Lighter load and rev happier.

Baldy

I had the aluminum one it was great. When I autocrossed I would use 15" wheels, with low-profile tires (essentially gearing it down), and first gear would go by really fast. I would have used 14" wheels, but I don't think I'd be able to get a jack under the car.

SonicBlue

Hahaha, so, start with flywheel? because rev happy is one thing I want, I also need some type of shifter bushing/spring to center the shifter, which I've found on Mazdatrix

rx_214

Get a short shifter while you're at it.

SonicBlue

Hahaha, yeah I need one, whoever the previous owner of my car was, they took a hacksaw to the shifter, and did a bad job of it, it's cut on a slight angle, so no shift ***** will go on straight... Next things to get: Short shifter, Mazdatrix shifter spring, Aluminum flywheel.

rx_214

Right now my FC's setup is RB lighten steel flywheel, Exedy stage 1 clutch kit, Corksport short shifter, and a R-magic 510g shift ****. So far the setup is very good for daily driving, feels almost the same as factory clutch + flywheel.

My suggestion is to think long term though... like mentioned before, I would've gotten the aluminum flywheel considering that the lighten steel one feels very factory-like. So do more research before actually making the purchase.

SonicBlue

Hahaha honestly, I think I'd go aluminum, especially with RB cause it's only about 60$ more, but before I do that, I need to get some electrical issues solved (gas gauge doesn't work, speedo doesn't work), and before that, I'm still waiting on my last 2 brake rotors to come in, so I can do my brake pads and discs all around, and my master cylinder (Hawk Pads, PowerSlot Slotted Rotors), then I still have to aircare it, which I'm not looking forward to

rx_214

Good stuff, you're pretty much doing the entire brake system, so hopefully brake lines are looked into. Upgrade to SS brake lines if budget allows, drivetrain can wait a little.

What pads are you using? if you haven't got the pads yet, I have a set of Hawk HPS for 4-piston front calipers & vented rear calipers with over 50% life left, can sell them to you cheap.

If aircare and electrical stuff becomes difficult, give Greg at Staff's Auto a call, he will help you out.