Does the 8 have a rev limiter??
03-03-2004, 03:50 PM
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Does the 8 have a rev limiter??
Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question, but the ballistic rate at which our little car gathers pace above 8000rpm has me wondering- will it stop before it blows??! If it does cut the fuel, at what rpm does that happen? Heck i can hardly even HEAR that little warning chime when the engine is SCREAMING for more.....
03-03-2004, 03:56 PM
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yes, it does. When the engine is warm, you get the beep at about 9k, and the fuel starvation (or some sort of engine cutout) at about 9.5k. According to the RX8 harcover book, the engine itself will rev out over 15k. But imagine the fuel economy ...
03-03-2004, 07:37 PM
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Originally posted by dbb
yes, it does. When the engine is warm, you get the beep at about 9k, and the fuel starvation (or some sort of engine cutout) at about 9.5k. According to the RX8 harcover book, the engine itself will rev out over 15k. But imagine the fuel economy ...
yes, it does. When the engine is warm, you get the beep at about 9k, and the fuel starvation (or some sort of engine cutout) at about 9.5k. According to the RX8 harcover book, the engine itself will rev out over 15k. But imagine the fuel economy ...
Thanks guys. DBB I've heard of the RX-8 book before - sounds interesting. Could you please advise how to get a copy here in Oz?
03-04-2004, 04:57 AM
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It's a good book, I borrowed the dealers copy after my test drive......MA told me yesterday that it is no longer available.
I too would be interested in getting a copy....
Gomez.
now, back on topic......
I too would be interested in getting a copy....
Gomez.
now, back on topic......
03-04-2004, 05:08 AM
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I didn't pre-order, but I was sent a book with my owner kit.
Certainly does have a RPM limiter. Cuts fuel, and you can really feel it. Gets there all to soon. The engine feels like it is still making good power. Well not dropping off anyway like on an asphixiated reciprocating valved contraption. And the dyno plots back-up that feeling.
Cheers,
Hymee/
Certainly does have a RPM limiter. Cuts fuel, and you can really feel it. Gets there all to soon. The engine feels like it is still making good power. Well not dropping off anyway like on an asphixiated reciprocating valved contraption. And the dyno plots back-up that feeling.
Cheers,
Hymee/
03-04-2004, 06:59 AM
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Originally posted by Hymee
I was sent a book with my owner kit.
I was sent a book with my owner kit.
I had a call from Mazda about 2 weeks after taking delivery of the car and they mentioned sending the pack, but I'm yet to see it.
Just curious what it is?
03-04-2004, 07:04 AM
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Originally posted by Hymee
I didn't pre-order, but I was sent a book with my owner kit.
Certainly does have a RPM limiter. Cuts fuel, and you can really feel it. Gets there all to soon. The engine feels like it is still making good power. Well not dropping off anyway like on an asphixiated reciprocating valved contraption. And the dyno plots back-up that feeling.
Cheers,
Hymee/
I didn't pre-order, but I was sent a book with my owner kit.
Certainly does have a RPM limiter. Cuts fuel, and you can really feel it. Gets there all to soon. The engine feels like it is still making good power. Well not dropping off anyway like on an asphixiated reciprocating valved contraption. And the dyno plots back-up that feeling.
Cheers,
Hymee/
Did I hear someone say "hymee rev-limiter bypass chip"
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03-04-2004, 07:05 AM
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Originally posted by nojooc
What's in the owner's pack?
What's in the owner's pack?
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03-04-2004, 03:41 PM
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Originally posted by Gomez
I was told by MA to expect a driving course, nothing else.....Early owners got a lot more....there is a thread on this here somewhere....
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I was told by MA to expect a driving course, nothing else.....Early owners got a lot more....there is a thread on this here somewhere....
Gomez
If you've completed other driving courses you can apparently upgrade the intro course to a higher level if you pay the difference.
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