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08-27-2009, 11:17 PM
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Hey everyone:
Just picked up a new 2009 Blue R3. The dealers are dealing expecting the 2010s soon. Love the car. It's embarrassing what the Japanese can do for $28000. It was the test drive that got me.
I love the fact that it burns a little oil. I was a 2 stroke GP 250 tuner in another life. Still have CASES of Silkolene (sponsor) premix oil in the garage. 250cc, 240 lbs. wet, 85 HP. We mixed at ridiculous rates, as low as 20:1 with SUNOCO 110 octane leaded fuel. The more oil we added the more horsepower they made.
I hope I can ask a couple of basic questions. Does everyone run the book spec 5W-20 non-synthetic oil? That's some pretty watery stuff. Also I can hear very subtle electric motor like sound from the right when there's no one in the passenger seat. Figured it must have to do with the air bags. Anybody familiar with that?
Looking forward to taking part in the forum.
Just picked up a new 2009 Blue R3. The dealers are dealing expecting the 2010s soon. Love the car. It's embarrassing what the Japanese can do for $28000. It was the test drive that got me.
I love the fact that it burns a little oil. I was a 2 stroke GP 250 tuner in another life. Still have CASES of Silkolene (sponsor) premix oil in the garage. 250cc, 240 lbs. wet, 85 HP. We mixed at ridiculous rates, as low as 20:1 with SUNOCO 110 octane leaded fuel. The more oil we added the more horsepower they made.
I hope I can ask a couple of basic questions. Does everyone run the book spec 5W-20 non-synthetic oil? That's some pretty watery stuff. Also I can hear very subtle electric motor like sound from the right when there's no one in the passenger seat. Figured it must have to do with the air bags. Anybody familiar with that?
Looking forward to taking part in the forum.
08-27-2009, 11:21 PM
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Welcome. Just remember, any questions you have, the search bar is your best friend. As for the oil, there are arguments for all types as well as arguments on premixes. For the electric motor sound, not too keen on the 09's, but is it just when the car is warming up? If so that is normal, and it shuts off after 30 seconds or so.
08-27-2009, 11:56 PM
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As for that sound, it's only when the seat is empty, and it recurs about every 20-30 seconds. It's very subtle, almost inaudible, but it's there.
08-27-2009, 11:58 PM
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I'm good with the search bar. Just thought I'd take advantage of the noob status and throw a couple out. I won't bury you with the same old same old.
As for that sound, it's only when the seat is empty, and it recurs about every 20-30 seconds. It's very subtle, almost inaudible, but it's there.
As for that sound, it's only when the seat is empty, and it recurs about every 20-30 seconds. It's very subtle, almost inaudible, but it's there.
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A lot of people run 5w-30 as topgear mentioned its all personal preference. I run 10w-40 Mobile1 Fully Synth during the summer and 5w-30 during winter. A lot of your old rotary enthusiest will argue for years, they sugguest running 20w-50 in warmer climates. But there are plenty of Oil threads in this forum that will keep you busy for weeks. So read up on them and make your own decision.
Also welcome to the club! Don't be a stranger make it out to the local meets in your area.
Also welcome to the club! Don't be a stranger make it out to the local meets in your area.
08-29-2009, 03:21 PM
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Pic of New R3
I personally think it's a really bad idea to have the oil coolers (I'm assuming they're oil coolers but it doesn't matter what's in them) in the outside scoop vents hangin out in mid air with no screens over them. Has anybody covered screened or grilled them over to protect them. Coolers are notoriously fragile. Even if they don't leak from a stone hit, as the fins get bent up they get less and less efficient. Ideas? Pics?
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Hey everyone:
Just picked up a new 2009 Blue R3. The dealers are dealing expecting the 2010s soon. Love the car. It's embarrassing what the Japanese can do for $28000. It was the test drive that got me.
I love the fact that it burns a little oil. I was a 2 stroke GP 250 tuner in another life. Still have CASES of Silkolene (sponsor) premix oil in the garage. 250cc, 240 lbs. wet, 85 HP. We mixed at ridiculous rates, as low as 20:1 with SUNOCO 110 octane leaded fuel. The more oil we added the more horsepower they made.
I hope I can ask a couple of basic questions. Does everyone run the book spec 5W-20 non-synthetic oil? That's some pretty watery stuff. Also I can hear very subtle electric motor like sound from the right when there's no one in the passenger seat. Figured it must have to do with the air bags. Anybody familiar with that?
Looking forward to taking part in the forum.
Just picked up a new 2009 Blue R3. The dealers are dealing expecting the 2010s soon. Love the car. It's embarrassing what the Japanese can do for $28000. It was the test drive that got me.
I love the fact that it burns a little oil. I was a 2 stroke GP 250 tuner in another life. Still have CASES of Silkolene (sponsor) premix oil in the garage. 250cc, 240 lbs. wet, 85 HP. We mixed at ridiculous rates, as low as 20:1 with SUNOCO 110 octane leaded fuel. The more oil we added the more horsepower they made.
I hope I can ask a couple of basic questions. Does everyone run the book spec 5W-20 non-synthetic oil? That's some pretty watery stuff. Also I can hear very subtle electric motor like sound from the right when there's no one in the passenger seat. Figured it must have to do with the air bags. Anybody familiar with that?
Looking forward to taking part in the forum.
Wow, did you seriously only pay 28k out the door? Thats quite a steal if so.
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Here she is...................
I personally think it's a really bad idea to have the oil coolers (I'm assuming they're oil coolers but it doesn't matter what's in them) in the outside scoop vents hangin out in mid air with no screens over them. Has anybody covered screened or grilled them over to protect them. Coolers are notoriously fragile. Even if they don't leak from a stone hit, as the fins get bent up they get less and less efficient. Ideas? Pics?
I personally think it's a really bad idea to have the oil coolers (I'm assuming they're oil coolers but it doesn't matter what's in them) in the outside scoop vents hangin out in mid air with no screens over them. Has anybody covered screened or grilled them over to protect them. Coolers are notoriously fragile. Even if they don't leak from a stone hit, as the fins get bent up they get less and less efficient. Ideas? Pics?
You have a very nice car btw.
08-30-2009, 05:30 PM
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Did you guys read the 08/08 Motor Trend (sure this is old news) "10 Best Handling blah blah blah...........? The 8 finished 4th........I was dumbstruck. The next best finisher, BMW M3, cost more than twice as much.
That's my 16 year old, btw. He's second youngest of my 6. Do the pics give you the impression he likes the car?
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Thanks for the pointer, but rotaryFX oil grilles appear to be sized for the 03-08 only. I ordered the Racing Beat ones which say they go on '09s too. We'll see.
08-30-2009, 06:25 PM
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