Brunei RX-8 Thread
02-10-2006, 08:46 PM
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Hotter temps... As i understand, there is an issue with automatics overheating.... The automatics in the states actually come with 2 oil coolers (pls correct me if i am wrong). Some states in the US face high temperatures like ours thus this requirement.
02-12-2006, 08:27 AM
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yea thats right ...it should be ok for now to go on a long road trip or on 24 hr seca race mentioned....im just concerned abt long term reliability it can led to as heat is rotary's public enemy no 1! excess heat reduces your engine lifespan...and might also damage your wiring/sensor etc etc in the engine bay.
I 've also seen many threads here relating to heat issues...not only for autos also manual (those US 8s)...that what worries me a lot
I 've also seen many threads here relating to heat issues...not only for autos also manual (those US 8s)...that what worries me a lot
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02-12-2006, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Zero_Rotary
yea thats right ...it should be ok for now to go on a long road trip or on 24 hr seca race mentioned....im just concerned abt long term reliability it can led to as heat is rotary's public enemy no 1! excess heat reduces your engine lifespan...and might also damage your wiring/sensor etc etc in the engine bay.
I 've also seen many threads here relating to heat issues...not only for autos also manual (those US 8s)...that what worries me a lot
I 've also seen many threads here relating to heat issues...not only for autos also manual (those US 8s)...that what worries me a lot
02-12-2006, 08:01 PM
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Main failure for auto trans is heat. Most auto nowadays have their fluid partially cooled through the main radiator as well, however as we all know the radiator would be too hot to remove any significant amount of heat. Match that with a rotary engine and a elevated radiator position you get lots of heat soak that causes engine or trans failure.
02-13-2006, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Zero_Rotary
yea thats right ...it should be ok for now to go on a long road trip or on 24 hr seca race mentioned....im just concerned abt long term reliability it can led to as heat is rotary's public enemy no 1! excess heat reduces your engine lifespan...and might also damage your wiring/sensor etc etc in the engine bay.
I 've also seen many threads here relating to heat issues...not only for autos also manual (those US 8s)...that what worries me a lot
I 've also seen many threads here relating to heat issues...not only for autos also manual (those US 8s)...that what worries me a lot
& fckd up MAF sensor. I'd suggest we don't use the hood anymore LOL. Guyzz... if u run out of cooking gas, u can cook the food in the engine bay hehehe. I still wondering why mazda locate the ECU under the hood...ecu box ventilation & it's cooler is not enough i think.
02-13-2006, 03:01 AM
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Chu Eu I think u better get a 3 layer aftermarket radiator man, from what I saw in Best Motoring the stock radiator is totally insufficient especially when our license plate is blocking the front. They test it for 20 minutes in endurance race, the water temperature overheated while oil temperature is ok. Yours being turbo, you know the rest...
02-13-2006, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by yohji
I think engine oil is very important 2...u should use thick engine oil.So,what are u waiting for?Add another oil cooler lah
Yup in process on getting one already
Hmmm..since the transmission is depending on the main radiator im now also thinking of getting a separate trans cooler....
02-13-2006, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by theboy
is 3 bottle of coolant enough for the water?
02-13-2006, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Zero_Rotary
Yup in process on getting one already
Hmmm..since the transmission is depending on the main radiator im now also thinking of getting a separate trans cooler....
Hmmm..since the transmission is depending on the main radiator im now also thinking of getting a separate trans cooler....
02-24-2006, 10:56 PM
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This is to inform that one of our member. sheVy is getting married by end of March. He'd like to invite all the rx-8 members to attend his wedding day, that means wedding convoy too. Below are the programs:-
31/3/2006 (Friday) Morning : Convoy to bridegroom's place at Rimba, then heading to Tutong.
1/4/2006 (Saturday) Evening : Convoy to centerpoint gadong for dinner.
I'll inform u guyz later by SMS. Plz give me details of ur rides as that sheVy will reserve the parking lots for rx-8s.
As u all know that this will be the 1st ever wedding convoy by our rx-8 team. This event will be the starting point for this year's activity. Hopefully all the rx8ers out there can come out together to celebrate our friend's special day.
This is the chance for rx-8 enthusiasts to get know each other, sharing experience, ideas etc. & we can benefit from it too.
Plz do not hesitate to contact me for questions & enquiries regarding the convoy. All the best sheVy & congratulations to u
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31/3/2006 (Friday) Morning : Convoy to bridegroom's place at Rimba, then heading to Tutong.
1/4/2006 (Saturday) Evening : Convoy to centerpoint gadong for dinner.
I'll inform u guyz later by SMS. Plz give me details of ur rides as that sheVy will reserve the parking lots for rx-8s.
As u all know that this will be the 1st ever wedding convoy by our rx-8 team. This event will be the starting point for this year's activity. Hopefully all the rx8ers out there can come out together to celebrate our friend's special day.
This is the chance for rx-8 enthusiasts to get know each other, sharing experience, ideas etc. & we can benefit from it too.
Plz do not hesitate to contact me for questions & enquiries regarding the convoy. All the best sheVy & congratulations to u
Nizan 8632002/8662002
02-25-2006, 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by RX8 Brunei
This is to inform that one of our member. sheVy is getting married by end of March. He'd like to invite all the rx-8 members to attend his wedding day, that means wedding convoy too. Below are the programs:-
31/3/2006 (Friday) Morning : Convoy to bridegroom's place at Rimba, then heading to Tutong.
1/4/2006 (Saturday) Evening : Convoy to centerpoint gadong for dinner.
I'll inform u guyz later by SMS. Plz give me details of ur rides as that sheVy will reserve the parking lots for rx-8s.
As u all know that this will be the 1st ever wedding convoy by our rx-8 team. This event will be the starting point for this year's activity. Hopefully all the rx8ers out there can come out together to celebrate our friend's special day.
This is the chance for rx-8 enthusiasts to get know each other, sharing experience, ideas etc. & we can benefit from it too.
Plz do not hesitate to contact me for questions & enquiries regarding the convoy. All the best sheVy & congratulations to u
Nizan 8632002/8662002
31/3/2006 (Friday) Morning : Convoy to bridegroom's place at Rimba, then heading to Tutong.
1/4/2006 (Saturday) Evening : Convoy to centerpoint gadong for dinner.
I'll inform u guyz later by SMS. Plz give me details of ur rides as that sheVy will reserve the parking lots for rx-8s.
As u all know that this will be the 1st ever wedding convoy by our rx-8 team. This event will be the starting point for this year's activity. Hopefully all the rx8ers out there can come out together to celebrate our friend's special day.
This is the chance for rx-8 enthusiasts to get know each other, sharing experience, ideas etc. & we can benefit from it too.
Plz do not hesitate to contact me for questions & enquiries regarding the convoy. All the best sheVy & congratulations to u
Nizan 8632002/8662002
02-25-2006, 11:07 PM
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at danau .... the bride's house is about 1-2 kms after Seri Kenangan Beach. as for the dinner, we don't have to pay, coz the bill is on the bride (kedia lah belanja ... namanya ia kawin hahaha). i'll keep u guyz update soon. and about how we meet ... i'll think about it ... i've to apply a workday off a.s.a.p. those who are confirm can PM me or directly sms me. later dudes
02-26-2006, 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by RX8 Brunei
In my mind, on that Friday 1stly we meet at the beach, on saturday we meet at JP. how's that sound? any opinions??
02-26-2006, 07:32 AM
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Yo!
Hi fellow RX8 onwers. How's it goin? Does anybody out there know how I can get accessories for my RX8? I was looking for spoilers and such.
BTW I read about a recall of RX8 in USA. just go to this link to read about it http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com...rx8_suspension
BTW I read about a recall of RX8 in USA. just go to this link to read about it http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com...rx8_suspension
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02-26-2006, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Jefri
Hi fellow RX8 onwers. How's it goin? Does anybody out there know how I can get accessories for my RX8? I was looking for spoilers and such.
BTW I read about a recall of RX8 in USA. just go to this link to read about it http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com...rx8_suspension
BTW I read about a recall of RX8 in USA. just go to this link to read about it http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com...rx8_suspension
03-01-2006, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ddrx8
when u said friday, is that mean this friday? or the friday close to the weeding? cos the weeding is in april, batah lagi tu. Cos kalau awal ani perundingan, mana tau last minit ada yang change of plan. Anyway, I go with the majority voice hehehehe democracy dudes. c ya................