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Just picked up a new to me 05 Shinka. (It is a Shinka, I checked the vin), and it is Black Cherry, with a partial Parchment interior. So let me begin by saying I know NOTHING about the rotary engine. I had test driven a new 2004 when they came out and loved it, but it had no power compared to other cars I was test driving, but boy could it handle!! So 17 years later, I got this. It needs some TLC and has numerous mods, and I will be searching here to see what they are.
Congratulations. Welcome to the club.
Get a proper rotary engine compression test done first and then start sorting out the car. I'd start with the wheels.
Welcome. Looks sharp! Looks like you have a 2-stoke oil adaptir, so you'll want to make sure the oil reservoir is kept filled with 2-stoke oil. This is a good modifications to have.
Take a read over at rx8help.com to familiarize yourself with the key points. The site is built by a member here and accumulates much of the common recommendations.
Thanks for the comments. Right now it's getting a complete re-paint. Purchased all new front and rear rotors/pads, complete Mazda speed (Tokico)shocks/coil springs, and new tires and wheels. Looking forward to cruising and enjoying the new to me ride and slowly learning this high revving rotary!!!