New and Bought an RX-8
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New and Bought an RX-8
Well I'm new here and figure to join a forum. I bought my Mazda RX-8 yesterday since the price was right for an 2007 Grand Touring 6 speed manual, white with 23,000 miles on it for $15 so I couldn't say no. Before I go on I'm a almost complete noob when it comes to mazda or the rotary engine I was watching a bunch of videos on youtube last night on how they work. For me I think it's crazy how Japan created such a work of art. I hope to get as much advise as possible. I used to own a 2008 Chevy Cobalt SS/NA, it was nice automatic and the gas mileage was great but wreck it (a nasty wreck), lawsuit in progress, will give the full story when it ends. I have been addicted to this car, love the way it feels, drives so comfortable, you can hammer it hard in the RPM area. This ride is way faster than that cobalt so I'm glad to buy such a great car. I see a lot of changes coming since I'm use to working with ecotecs. If any of you have advice let me know. I didn't forget about the pics:
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Welcome.
Read the first 9 posts in the first thread in my signature. Lots of information for you there. All the basics and warning points grouped together for some easy reading.
If you plan on modding you 8 at all, then the first 11 posts of the 2nd link in my sig is writen in a similar style regarding how mods affect our 8.
Also, your 8 appears to have an interior swap from a prior owner I think. I don't think the red and black interior came with white, only red or black. I could be wrong though.
Read the first 9 posts in the first thread in my signature. Lots of information for you there. All the basics and warning points grouped together for some easy reading.
If you plan on modding you 8 at all, then the first 11 posts of the 2nd link in my sig is writen in a similar style regarding how mods affect our 8.
Also, your 8 appears to have an interior swap from a prior owner I think. I don't think the red and black interior came with white, only red or black. I could be wrong though.
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Welcome.
Read the first 9 posts in the first thread in my signature. Lots of information for you there. All the basics and warning points grouped together for some easy reading.
If you plan on modding you 8 at all, then the first 11 posts of the 2nd link in my sig is writen in a similar style regarding how mods affect our 8.
Also, your 8 appears to have an interior swap from a prior owner I think. I don't think the red and black interior came with white, only red or black. I could be wrong though.
Read the first 9 posts in the first thread in my signature. Lots of information for you there. All the basics and warning points grouped together for some easy reading.
If you plan on modding you 8 at all, then the first 11 posts of the 2nd link in my sig is writen in a similar style regarding how mods affect our 8.
Also, your 8 appears to have an interior swap from a prior owner I think. I don't think the red and black interior came with white, only red or black. I could be wrong though.
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Congrats on the car. It has very low miles for that year model. The price seems right as well.
But get your facts right. It was a German who invented the rotary engine, then the Japanese took it to the next level by doing **** loads of research, testing, design, so that i could eventually be adapted for what it is today, LOL.
I like the white/red combo
But get your facts right. It was a German who invented the rotary engine, then the Japanese took it to the next level by doing **** loads of research, testing, design, so that i could eventually be adapted for what it is today, LOL.
I like the white/red combo
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Thanks, yeah I guess I got the right color then lol. Oh ok so it was the Germans that started. Still I love this car, Now my next thing would be to see if there's any meets in Austin TX. Man one thing I have to say is the hardest so far is getting it into reverse lol. But no other complaints about the car, there was a seat belt buckle issue but I took care of it, one of the springs jammed.
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haha yeah sure I'll do that, I know it's a bit of a draw back to have a 6 disc CD changer with no AUX but I think I can live with that. I'm just blown away by the BOSE surround sound, it makes my pervious ride like a standard RCA from walmart to Yamaha THX. I guess the next thing would be what kind of oil should I put in Sync or regular?
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+1 on the fishing line, and you got your car for $15 damn.. i wouldn't of said no either.
P.S welcome to the addiction. The mods you possibly look into are more reliability mods such as BHR coils, mazmart water pump/thermostat, oil catch can, etc. Best all around mods are suspension and good set of tires.
P.S welcome to the addiction. The mods you possibly look into are more reliability mods such as BHR coils, mazmart water pump/thermostat, oil catch can, etc. Best all around mods are suspension and good set of tires.
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Yep all I did was took the seat belt buckle apart with a screw driver didn't really scratch the seat belt or anything. Man now I'm looking for auto insurance, any advice in that area? Also just found out about the key being inside the remote, man they really do think of everything. I was at a fast food diner when someone came up to me and said "Is that your car?" I said "yeah man", He then told me "I never seen one of those before" kinda scares me a bit lol. Man after looking at all the mods you can do, I'm starting to see maybe an intake would do some good.
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heh, an intake would do very little. Some even reduce performance.
+1 on picking the best color! And yeah I have white with the black/red interior too so it was definitely an option on the 2006 also! Welcome to the club.
oh and they do sell AUX input modules you can install yourself without too much effort. I have both ipod and aux input installed in mine and use it ALL the time. Best mod ever
+1 on picking the best color! And yeah I have white with the black/red interior too so it was definitely an option on the 2006 also! Welcome to the club.
oh and they do sell AUX input modules you can install yourself without too much effort. I have both ipod and aux input installed in mine and use it ALL the time. Best mod ever
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heh, an intake would do very little. Some even reduce performance.
+1 on picking the best color! And yeah I have white with the black/red interior too so it was definitely an option on the 2006 also! Welcome to the club.
oh and they do sell AUX input modules you can install yourself without too much effort. I have both ipod and aux input installed in mine and use it ALL the time. Best mod ever
+1 on picking the best color! And yeah I have white with the black/red interior too so it was definitely an option on the 2006 also! Welcome to the club.
oh and they do sell AUX input modules you can install yourself without too much effort. I have both ipod and aux input installed in mine and use it ALL the time. Best mod ever
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Welcome.
Read the first 9 posts in the first thread in my signature. Lots of information for you there. All the basics and warning points grouped together for some easy reading.
If you plan on modding you 8 at all, then the first 11 posts of the 2nd link in my sig is writen in a similar style regarding how mods affect our 8.
Also, your 8 appears to have an interior swap from a prior owner I think. I don't think the red and black interior came with white, only red or black. I could be wrong though.
Read the first 9 posts in the first thread in my signature. Lots of information for you there. All the basics and warning points grouped together for some easy reading.
If you plan on modding you 8 at all, then the first 11 posts of the 2nd link in my sig is writen in a similar style regarding how mods affect our 8.
Also, your 8 appears to have an interior swap from a prior owner I think. I don't think the red and black interior came with white, only red or black. I could be wrong though.
Plus they're the 06+ seats. They don't have the marks on the sides or plastic backs like seats from 04-05.
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The 8 is one of those rare cars that I'd recommend to the right kind of person, one who "gets it". That happened a year or so ago, when a friend asked me about them. He's put 30,000 miles on his now and loves the car. I don't drive nearly that much and have four cars, but when I want to have fun, I always take the 8...even if I'm just running to the store.
It gets bonus points for the fact that not many people know about it and you can find them for a reasonably low price. I generally don't keep a car for very long, but this is one that is a keeper. For the money, you won't find anything comparable.
Congrats on the find. If you understand the car, it's one that you'll want to keep.
It gets bonus points for the fact that not many people know about it and you can find them for a reasonably low price. I generally don't keep a car for very long, but this is one that is a keeper. For the money, you won't find anything comparable.
Congrats on the find. If you understand the car, it's one that you'll want to keep.
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Thanks man, I'm getting a better idea now of understanding the 8 and how to keep up with it thanks to this forum. When I reach 30,000 miles I'm gonna start with giving her, her first maintence check also my next fill up I'll go ahead and check the oil too see if I need to put in any extra. Like I said start now I'm sure I can make it last 200,000+ miles. Wanted to add I finally have insurance on the car lol. Oh does anyone know if it's ok to put HID's on your fog lights? Or should I just use LED H11's instead?
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