Hey i'm getting a relatively new (if not brand new) RX-8 in the near future as not only a graduation gift but a birthday present as well. Of all the cars I've test driven (EVO-STI little too powerful for me at this stage and insurance is disgusting) I thought the RX-8 was the most fun, comfortable and the easiest to drive...I was curious as to what downsides it has if any and also some links to the best site where I can begin some slight mods---I know nothing of rotary engines and I think thats why I like the RX-8 as much as I do...sort of..mysterious..anyways some feedback would be great on stuff like Turbos etc..Thanks guys!

 

have you looked at this forum at all before posting? theres probably about 20 turbo posts and 500 mod posts

 

Yeah just after I posted it I discovered all of the mod/turbo posts...><..thanks anyways...

 

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/axial-flow-supercharger-29778/
https://www.rx8club.com/moved-thread-holding-area-119/new-protechperformance-ptp-rx-8-turbo-kit-44537/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/e-manage-ultimate-success-93286/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/pettit-supercharger-thread-71274/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/turbochargers-superchargers-compilation-63023/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/new-turbo-kit-88323/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/pros-cons-various-exhausts-greddy-borla-magnaflow-ms-94472/

 

If you do a search, you'll find a lot of threads on modifications, turbos, intakes, etc. You can also find a lot on drawbacks, particularly poor gas mileage and not enough horsepower and low-end torque (for some; I'm fine with both). Also, search on "flash" and "TSB" to find information; then, make sure the used car you buy is up to date.

 

np i know its hard not to just want to start posting as soon as u join a forum i do the same thing now that you had your initial first topic its time to do some reading =D GL and have fun

 

Careful, if you say you are getting an 8 for a sweet sixteen party some of the troll may kill you!

If the car is used check it out - something may have gone wrong with it. People tend to cling to their 8s. Make sure you have a good warrenty and good comprehensive insurance. Will your Dad be driving it much? If its just an 05 that's been sitting around - no sweat! Check to make sure dealer has done all the updates if its an 04. Watch oil - gauge only shows pressure not contents and this engine is hot!
Go to a rally or two,

 

Just got through my undergrad..so no..not a sweet 16 and not a present for me for daddy to drive...lol thanks for the feedback though