I finally made the leap from RX7 FC to RX8(6sp) yesterday, and damn life is good. But now im a noobie again, and admittingly im not as knologable about the fancy new 8 stuff as i was with the 7. So I have a few questions.
-Whats the DSC button?
-Does the GT/TR versions have badging?, i got GT options like heated seats, leather, moonroof, ect. and i was wondering if it was a GT.
-Is LSD standard, and if not how can ya tell?
-Can I use synthetic oils in the new Renesis?

 

The "Driver ******* Control" button it is an extremely useful feature when you need to use the bathroom on the go. we all know that sometimes, when you gotta go you gotta go right?
you press the DSC button, and a machinized cover will disengage on your seat leaving a hole open beneath your ****. at which point you are free to do your business, and your excrement will fall onto the road surface. another press of the button and the hole on your seat will close up back into its normal position. it is a very innovative and ground breaking feature.

DSC actually stands for something like Driver Stability Control, when its on, the computer will control traction for you and prevent you from slipping all over the place in the event that you start to loose traction.

LSD is standard on the rear wheels

 

haha playdoh that actually made me laugh hahahaha, but it really stands for Dynamic Stability Control and it works with your traction control to make sure you don't slip on ice, wet surfaces, etc.....

i have a regular 6spd 8 so i dont know about any GT options

LSD is standard on all 8's like playdoh said

and no you shouldn't use synthetic motor oil, because mazda doesn't know the long term effects of synthetic oil such as (mobil 1).... you should use an oil thats non-synthetic, that meets requirements of ILSAC which will be shown on the back of the bottle.... i use PENNZOIL advanced protection 5W-20 which is good.....

congrats on getting the 8, best investment! good luck

dave~

 

Dynamic Stability Control

no exterior badging, but you have leather, so it is a GT trim. Touring trim does not have leather

LSD is standard on all 6 speed RX-8's in the US. And if you're REALLY curious, put the car on a lift, leave the car in neutral, and try to turn one rear wheel by hand. the LSD will make the other rear wheel turn as well

ah, the eternal rotary engine oil question. Official Mazda stance is to use dino oil only. HOWEVER, Mazda have also officially stated that the oil seals in the RENESIS is fully compatible with synthetic oil. So, the true answer to your question would be: use whatever you feel comfortable using

 

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help. Im looking forward to posting with you guys over here.

 

after doing a little more researching, im pretty sure mine is a GT, I actually bought it from a Kia Dealership, They thought it was a Sport, so i guess i got more than my moneys worth in the deal-19K after 2K RX7 trade-in.

 

Not bad. I just paid about 30K for my 05 Sport. Of course I got the 85K/7yr warranty and annual trips to Zebart for a rust preventive and detailing.

 

Congrats and welcome to the board! Have any pics of your old FC?

 

Geeeez, for $2K you should have kept the FC. Idid. Here's mine. (I lied. Actually, I bought an RX-8 in '04 and then decided to get an FC for track days.)

 

This was my FC that I traded in, wish i coulda kept it. The FD belongs to a buddie.

 

I kept my FC (87 Sport). I handed it down to my son to drive. It always amazes me that a car that is as good looking and fun as a 2nd gen. RX-7 is worth so little.

Welcome to the forum and enjoy the ride. You'll be glad you stayed in the rotary family.