Rx-8 Loving It...
06-08-2007 | 12:49 AM
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Rx-8 Loving It...
Just bought a 05 8.. Had 9 thousand miles on it.. I actually knew the previous owner, 60 yr old principal of a high school. It was very well taken care of. I took my first road trip in it this past weekend, about a 6 hour drive, looking at changing the oil, Couple questions reguarding that.. I know good and well what Mazda recommends, but do you guys have any experiece with Royal Purple, Synthetic, Lucas Oils, any other for that matter, and if so, do you recommend any of the beforementioned?
Also, as far as stock clutch perfomance and relaibilty. I have read many posts and have one friend that also has a Rx-8, I hear that changin a clutch in a RX-8 is a total pain in the ars. Is this so, and if this does happen which I am sure it will and It comes time for a new clutch, Anyone have any insight into a higher perfomance clutch assembly? And how they stack up in real world situations compared to stock...
And, Also to anyone considering a Rx-8 as a new car purchase, Take it from a car fanatic, I have a 07 Mustang GT With several mods and my brother has a 350z. This RX-8 that I just bought is the most fun car I have ever drove, expecially on the winding, curvey mountain roads where I live. It is truely a unique car but I absolutely love driving it. It is a blast to drive, although not the best Low-end at all, It makes up for it in Top-End, and manuverability. As far as handling, I don't think that much stacks up to the RX-8 when it comes to this Aspect. My RX8 may not stack up to the Mustang GT in Straight line, but there iss NO COMPARISON in curves and winding roads. The car is unique as well, There is no car on the road that looks like <or sounds like> a RX-8. This car gets plenty of looks, even though its semi-stock appearance. <just carbon black racing stripe from hood back> When you compare this to the 100 new generation mustangs and Imports you see on a daily basis, It makes it a great choice for me personally. In conclusion, Anyone considering a RX-8, Take it from someone who just purchased one, and Is totally in love with it, Great Car, Great Performance, Great Looks, and A Ton of Potential to Customize. Although how much customization is needed on such a great car.
Thanks guys in advance for your smart *** replys!
Also, as far as stock clutch perfomance and relaibilty. I have read many posts and have one friend that also has a Rx-8, I hear that changin a clutch in a RX-8 is a total pain in the ars. Is this so, and if this does happen which I am sure it will and It comes time for a new clutch, Anyone have any insight into a higher perfomance clutch assembly? And how they stack up in real world situations compared to stock...
And, Also to anyone considering a Rx-8 as a new car purchase, Take it from a car fanatic, I have a 07 Mustang GT With several mods and my brother has a 350z. This RX-8 that I just bought is the most fun car I have ever drove, expecially on the winding, curvey mountain roads where I live. It is truely a unique car but I absolutely love driving it. It is a blast to drive, although not the best Low-end at all, It makes up for it in Top-End, and manuverability. As far as handling, I don't think that much stacks up to the RX-8 when it comes to this Aspect. My RX8 may not stack up to the Mustang GT in Straight line, but there iss NO COMPARISON in curves and winding roads. The car is unique as well, There is no car on the road that looks like <or sounds like> a RX-8. This car gets plenty of looks, even though its semi-stock appearance. <just carbon black racing stripe from hood back> When you compare this to the 100 new generation mustangs and Imports you see on a daily basis, It makes it a great choice for me personally. In conclusion, Anyone considering a RX-8, Take it from someone who just purchased one, and Is totally in love with it, Great Car, Great Performance, Great Looks, and A Ton of Potential to Customize. Although how much customization is needed on such a great car.
Thanks guys in advance for your smart *** replys!
06-08-2007 | 09:53 AM
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Wow you stated a few things about the RX-8 that i myself love about the RX-8. Whenever i see a winding road, it makes me smile cause that is where this car shines, just the momentum of carrying that much speed into a turn especially S turns is amazing. Congrats on the purchase, hope you find many more winding roads to exploit this car 
06-08-2007 | 04:04 PM
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Welcome! Glad you like it!
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