My new RX-8 addiction
02-15-2005 | 10:15 AM
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My new RX-8 addiction
Last night i became the owner of a new Black 2004 RX-8. Man, I love this car, i traded in my Subaru WRX and now im stuck at work and all i wanna do is get out and drive.
02-15-2005 | 10:47 AM
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well i havent had the chance to drive it too much yet, but comapred to the WRX it feels much more like a sports car, much more connected to the road. The Interior is fantastic. The WRX feels faster on the low end, but again i havent driven the 8 all that much yet.
Supposed to be in the low 50's for the northeast...maybe I can get out of here early...
02-15-2005 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Anfony79
well i havent had the chance to drive it too much yet, but compared to the WRX it feels much more like a sports car, much more connected to the road. The Interior is fantastic. The WRX feels faster on the low end, but again i havent driven the 8 all that much yet.
02-15-2005 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RX8Bliss
congratz. I welcome the new black rx8 buddy. all other colors are inferior!
Congrats on your purchase, Anfony. You're gonna love that car more and more every day.
02-15-2005 | 04:04 PM
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Congrats and I know exactly how you feel. When I got my 8 I was like a little kid waiting to get out of school....to play in the playground...now it's a RX8 playing (sort of) in the street...lol
Oh, and nice choice! Mine is black too!
Oh, and nice choice! Mine is black too!
02-16-2005 | 10:16 PM
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dude
i bought my titanium grey (better than black, btw! ha ha) one year ago this month.
i love my car so much its sick...i have done alot of upgrades (exhaust and catalytic converter with flywheel were the best improvements),,,the sound...the look over that beautiful hood, and the handling...
oh yeah, the interior. anyways, i guess i am saying i am addicted too...and i love this forum.
my wife hates that i am always on it.
anyway, CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
rudy.
ps, got my turbo in the mail today! ordered my mazdaspeed suspension this morning too.
pay pay pay...play play play!
i bought my titanium grey (better than black, btw! ha ha) one year ago this month.
i love my car so much its sick...i have done alot of upgrades (exhaust and catalytic converter with flywheel were the best improvements),,,the sound...the look over that beautiful hood, and the handling...
oh yeah, the interior. anyways, i guess i am saying i am addicted too...and i love this forum.
my wife hates that i am always on it.
anyway, CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
rudy.
ps, got my turbo in the mail today! ordered my mazdaspeed suspension this morning too.
pay pay pay...play play play!
02-16-2005 | 10:24 PM
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Congrats, Anfony79, and good color choice.
I've had my black '8 for, let's see, 48 days now, and it just keeps getting better. First there's the new-owner joy. Then you pass the 600-mile break-in and really have fun.
I've had my black '8 for, let's see, 48 days now, and it just keeps getting better. First there's the new-owner joy. Then you pass the 600-mile break-in and really have fun.
02-16-2005 | 10:49 PM
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I traded in a fairly modded WRX for an RX-8. The WRX was a lot of fun admittedly, but then non-linear lag requires a certain style of drving. In a sense it's a lot more work and when you want to just cruise it can be frustrating.
The Rx8 has extremely linear power which the driver can drive calmly or push it. ie, its a very flexible sports car. So much more refined I can tell ya!
Looking back, the WRX felt like an angry animal and you dont always want that.
The Rx8 has extremely linear power which the driver can drive calmly or push it. ie, its a very flexible sports car. So much more refined I can tell ya!
Looking back, the WRX felt like an angry animal and you dont always want that.
02-16-2005 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by No More Oldsmobiles
Congrats, Anfony79, and good color choice.
I've had my black '8 for, let's see, 48 days now, and it just keeps getting better. First there's the new-owner joy. Then you pass the 600-mile break-in and really have fun.
I've had my black '8 for, let's see, 48 days now, and it just keeps getting better. First there's the new-owner joy. Then you pass the 600-mile break-in and really have fun.
02-16-2005 | 11:16 PM
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markd, I believe the manual says 600 and others are more conservative. Let me do a search ...
Yeah, I found this thread where BlueFrenzy says:
Yeah, I found this thread where BlueFrenzy says:
Here's what I gathered from the site back when I was a noob. I'm going with the Japanese Rotary Mechanic's procedure (whoever he is). Racing Beat's procedure seems too conservative and the ???? procedure (I don't remember who posted it) is too aggressive for me. The mechanic's is middle of the road and seems reasonable. Enjoy!
RACING BEAT procedure
- For the first 1000 miles (1609km) do not accelerate under full throttle.
- During the first 1000 miles (1609km) do not exceed 4000 RPM.
- For miles 1000-2000 (3218km), expand the RPM upwards - but do not accelerate at full throttle.
- Over 2000 miles (3218km), full throttle and high RPM is acceptable.
Japanese Rotary Mechanic Procedure
0-600 (965.4km) Follow the Manual, but keep it under 4000
600-800 (1287.2km)Open it up a bit, vary accelerations and speed RPM < 5000
800-1000 Drive the car, enjoy it but still keep RPM's < 6000
1000-1250 (2011km) Drive it as it's powercurve intended it to be
RPM's < 7000
1250-1500 (2413.5km) Test the car frequently from RPM's 6000-9000 in
every gear
> 1500 Drive it anyway you want, U DA MAN NOW!!!!!!
????? procedure
0-100 miles 4000 rpm
100-200 miles 4500 rpm
200-300 miles 5000 rpm
300-400 miles 5500 rpm
400-500 miles 6000 rpm
500-600 miles 6500 rpm
600-700 miles 7000 rpm
700-800 miles 7500 rpm
RACING BEAT procedure
- For the first 1000 miles (1609km) do not accelerate under full throttle.
- During the first 1000 miles (1609km) do not exceed 4000 RPM.
- For miles 1000-2000 (3218km), expand the RPM upwards - but do not accelerate at full throttle.
- Over 2000 miles (3218km), full throttle and high RPM is acceptable.
Japanese Rotary Mechanic Procedure
0-600 (965.4km) Follow the Manual, but keep it under 4000
600-800 (1287.2km)Open it up a bit, vary accelerations and speed RPM < 5000
800-1000 Drive the car, enjoy it but still keep RPM's < 6000
1000-1250 (2011km) Drive it as it's powercurve intended it to be
RPM's < 7000
1250-1500 (2413.5km) Test the car frequently from RPM's 6000-9000 in
every gear
> 1500 Drive it anyway you want, U DA MAN NOW!!!!!!
????? procedure
0-100 miles 4000 rpm
100-200 miles 4500 rpm
200-300 miles 5000 rpm
300-400 miles 5500 rpm
400-500 miles 6000 rpm
500-600 miles 6500 rpm
600-700 miles 7000 rpm
700-800 miles 7500 rpm
02-16-2005 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by lucifuge
Looking back, the WRX felt like an angry animal and you dont always want that.
wait do i make since?
