absolutely true! .....what an rxhater!

 

I drove from Newark airport to Brooklyn during rush hour and it was definitely not enjoyable. Bearable, but not enjoyable

At least the clutch is light and smooth....

 

my clutch is heavy but short compared to others ive felt....stop n go isnt really fun....i had a bad experience the other day, stuck in stop n go traffic for 2-3 hours my car started to overheat!....poor baby needed air

 

 

You use any good quality oil. Just change it(and the filter) when it gets to the add oil mark on the dip stick. This normally will be between two and four thousand miles and a good time. In the manual it recommends 5X20wt. This is what the feds want you to use. It also says if you live in a hot climate use a heavier weight oil. A few people here use 5X30wt(or heavier), where do you live it's not in your location?

 

I learned in my RX-7, and that was some fun :P

Welcome!

 

I live in Houston, TX. It's pretty damn hot here. So would Royal Purple 5w30 be a good choice? Also, will it void my warranty if I don't use conventional 5w20?

 

congrats, now look happy for the next couple of years while she sucks your Co.........I mean, wallet dry

 

This is what is in my Mazda Manual....so not a problem...

"Engine oil viscosity, or thickness, has an
effect on fuel economy and cold-weather
operation (starting and oil flow).
Low-viscosity engine oils can provide
improved fuel economy and cold-weather
performance.
But high-temperature weather conditions
require higher-viscosity engine oils for
satisfactory lubrication"

 

Congrats man... I'm moving to Houston soon so maybe we can meet up or something

 

ah yes, learning how to drive manual on my old mx3 was fun...

i dreaded every stop sign and traffic light!! it was I either stalled or screech taking off every time!!

 

When I take off lunging from some stops (uphill ones mostly) I feel like I'm hurting the hell outta the car. Please tell me it's all in my head!

 

There are some AT owners who are going to cry themselves to sleep tonight after reading this thread...

Glad you made the MT choice and are enjoying it. I cant imagine having it any other way. Congrats!

 

Haha, I felt exactly the same way when I first drove a MT. I got upset every single time I saw a light go yellow on me, dreading taking off at the green. I would panic every time there was cars behind me (and hills? OH GOD!). Once you get the hang of it, you really have a good sense of accomplishment and fun.

I'm glad everyone convinced you to get the manual!

 

That's great :D

I feel the same way, and I've owned my 8 for over two years now. Never get bored of the car...

In my HUMBLE opinion:
Best performance upgrades (for the price):
Racing Beat Sway bars
10.5 inch wide wheels on light weight race rims

Best cosmetic upgrade (for the price):
Mazda mud gaurds or OEM side skirt
Any front bumper upgrade
Mazda Speed spoiler

Best technical upgrade (for the price):
Escort 9600i GPS learning Radar detector
Direct iPod connection


Overall... most cost per value upgrade:
Racing Beat Sway bars
Large 10.5 inch wheels (Expensive upgrade - even better results)


Enjoy your sweet sweet car!!!


Worst Upgrade (Avoid):
Highflow CAT converter + a loud muffler. For the first 3 months it was cool... but... over 5k Revs.... my car sounds like it's being chased by an airplane through a mountain valley... it's humiliating and INDIGNIFYING!!

19 inch or 20 inch wheels... I HATE the extra bumps! felt by the thin titres I miss my just perfect 18" with a smooth (properly cushioned) RX8 ride.

 

If you drive it every day, in two weeks - shifting properly will be ingrained into the fabric of your brain matter and you won't even have to think about it.

Second nature. And you'll never, ever forget how to.

 

I think that's more of a "second week driving a MT" type of lesson, don't you?