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07-22-2010 | 10:03 PM
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new here
Hey guys
im new here
i have an 04 rx8 gt with 52k miles on it..
runs great :D
hope to be part of this wonderful community and learn on how to make my rx8 las t as long as possible.
i had a few questions too.
1) how reliable are rotary engines and how long can the last for ( with ideal maintenance)
2) Are there any mods that can increase performance and also help the car last longer?
im new here
i have an 04 rx8 gt with 52k miles on it..
runs great :D
hope to be part of this wonderful community and learn on how to make my rx8 las t as long as possible.
i had a few questions too.
1) how reliable are rotary engines and how long can the last for ( with ideal maintenance)
2) Are there any mods that can increase performance and also help the car last longer?
Here we go again.
07-22-2010 | 10:22 PM
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since youve bought the car, why are you care about reliability anymore? if it was a death trap, youve jumped in already. just enjoy the car and fix whatever problems its gonna give ya.
make sure you have the latest version of the PCM so that the engine doesnt wear out prematurely since you have an 04.
make sure you have the latest version of the PCM so that the engine doesnt wear out prematurely since you have an 04.
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07-22-2010 | 10:49 PM
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1. Never mind the car. How long will any of us last, even with ideal maintenance?
2. Yes. But you'll have to search.
Welcome, and enjoy your ride. Spend some time browsing the forum, join a few threads when they pique your interest. Don't let the worriers and over-maintainers scare you.
Ken
2. Yes. But you'll have to search.
Welcome, and enjoy your ride. Spend some time browsing the forum, join a few threads when they pique your interest. Don't let the worriers and over-maintainers scare you.
Ken
07-22-2010 | 11:07 PM
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haha good point guys
in canada i dont think we have the extended engine warranty?
if so i havent found any information on it..
yea ken i just want her to run well and last long..
in canada i dont think we have the extended engine warranty?
if so i havent found any information on it..
yea ken i just want her to run well and last long..
07-22-2010 | 11:23 PM
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That's all any of us want for ourselves.
As Jason said, make sure you have the latest PCM flash. It would be a good idea to take it to a good Mazda dealer and have them check that all recalls and updates have been done.
Aside from that, follow scheduled maintenance, except change oil and filter at 3k miles (4.82k km, I think) instead of what the book says. Enjoy the high revs - good for the engine, good for your soul.
Ken
As Jason said, make sure you have the latest PCM flash. It would be a good idea to take it to a good Mazda dealer and have them check that all recalls and updates have been done.
Aside from that, follow scheduled maintenance, except change oil and filter at 3k miles (4.82k km, I think) instead of what the book says. Enjoy the high revs - good for the engine, good for your soul.
Ken
07-22-2010 | 11:29 PM
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Yes… you can mod your driving ability. If you really want to increase performance, take the money you would throw away on engine mods and give it to Skip Barber for some driving classes. And learn autocross, and do it regularly. That'll improve your lap times far more than anything you could bolt on. Count on it.
Last edited by New Yorker; 07-23-2010 at 01:02 AM.