I just bought a 2007 Velocity Red RX-8 Sport. Only 5K miles, 1 owner. It rides like new! I'll post some pictures tomorrow, I'd do it now but it's dark out.

One quick question, my wife said it smelled "oily" after a short drive on the interstate. I personally assume it's from the dealership changing oil. I imagine they spilled just a bit when changing it and it's burning off. Is there anything else that would cause it? Just want to be sure!

welcome, cant wait for the pics

Welcome to the club! :)

I assume you're correct in that there was just some excess oil spilled from an oil change.

Make sure to read all the FAQ's and stickies...

btw post your location and happy zoom zooming

WELCOME to the thousands of dollars your gonna spend on Mods YOU DONT EVEN NEED!


in this economy ! its a GOOD THING!

WELCOME to the thousands of dollars your gonna spend on Mods YOU DONT EVEN NEED!


in this economy ! its a GOOD THING!

+1 I learned In Econ class that the best way to help the economy is to spend money. So I am doing my part to better the nation, and to think my g/f says I am selfish for buing mods for my car. If somone would give me more money I would love to help the economy even more

EXACTLY!

we should SPEND SPEND SPEND!

so that way when IM OUT OF COLLEGE! i can get my career STARTED!


THEN EVEN MORE SPENDING!

Somehow at christmas time this doesnt fly..

"I had money for gifts..but then I bought (insert car part) So see.. since you where all gonna give me money/items anyway.. I figure we're square and I just bought myself the gift....right...right?"

perhaps I should try this year

I just bought a 2007 Velocity Red RX-8 Sport. Only 5K miles, 1 owner. It rides like new! I'll post some pictures tomorrow, I'd do it now but it's dark out.

One quick question, my wife said it smelled "oily" after a short drive on the interstate. I personally assume it's from the dealership changing oil. I imagine they spilled just a bit when changing it and it's burning off. Is there anything else that would cause it? Just want to be sure!

That's beecause it IS new.....!

Congrats and Welcome...! :p

"I had money for gifts..but then I bought (insert car part) So see.. since you where all gonna give me money/items anyway.. I figure we're square and I just bought myself the gift....right...right?"
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....holy crap....... :eek: thats perfect.

Somehow at christmas time this doesnt fly..

"I had money for gifts..but then I bought (insert car part) So see.. since you where all gonna give me money/items anyway.. I figure we're square and I just bought myself the gift....right...right?"

perhaps I should try this year

:lol:there are plenty of people here from Cali. I am sure you could just crash at one of thier places after your wife/g/f kicks you out

Oh im fine.. the goverment has me in these nice housing units in Miramar.. All I had to do was sign up 5 years of my life ;)

But this may be a good excuse to use this year.

I think you bought Dominion's old car. He had a dead fish in there and could never get rid of the smell.

Mu ha ha,,,,

No really, someone may have changed the tranny oil and over filled it or the previous owner was using pre mix.

Make sure to red line your car often and read the stickies in the tech section.


Welcome to the CLub!

....holy crap....... :eek: thats perfect.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: THE PERFECT RESPONSE

Welcome to the addiction....the smell is prob spilled oil but sometimes if i'm driving hard i notice an oil smell prob just some of the smell from the oil being burned which this motor is meant to do....j

I believe we all are tryin to help the economy that's y i just drive around to burn up gas and buy mods haha i'm tryin to help as much as possible...

welcome to the cult!!!! errrr....."club". :D:
Congrats on the 'new' car, this truly is a great vehicle to drive. Make sure you spend some time reading the owner's manual, you'd be shocked as to how much informative stuff is in there.

Remember to keep your oil topped off and that one redline a day keeps the dealership mechanics away!

Also, check out www.mazdausa.com and register as an owner. (you'll need your VIN) You can track your maintenance schedule on there, look for recalls, etc.
Oh, and post some pics darn it. ;)

haha jedi, do you have a template for new people. Your posts are always the same

"cult....er club"

;) haha

that's my trademark line! Don't be a hater... ;)

Thanks for the tips! The oil smell went away after a little interstate driving :)

I'm loving the car, very fun car to drive. I'm still learning to match the revs for a super smooth ride, but I'm getting there!

Here are a couple pics, I'm in Memphis,TN btw. Any of you guys near here?

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3281/n73342399611987101704ux2.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=n73342399611987101704ux2.jpg)
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1786/n73342399611987134564wx7.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=n73342399611987134564wx7.jpg)

Looks brand new. Very nice!

time to start modding

dont wet your self

Damn that feels good!

Nice ride......any mods planned...I know it's new but always have to b thinking about mods...?

Nothing major planned yet....im enjoying it stock for now. I'm sure eventually I'll do a few mods to it. Mainly visual, I don't plan on hitting the track or anything. I will probably throw in a shortshifter at some point though.

Quick question...for smooth shifting with the RX-8, what's your target RPMs when you let off the clutch. 1st to 2nd is the transition that seems to take more work to make smooth. I know I've only had it for just over a day, so it'll come it time I'm sure :)

I shift around 3 and it's silky smooth(usually lol) just slip the clutch a tiny bit between 1st and 2nd makes a big differnce in smoothness...it def takes a little longer on this car compared to others(at least for me anyways) that just gives u an excuse to go driving ....

Just tell the wife that u have to go practice driving you'll b back next week hahaha

Welcome and thanks for the pics. Make sure to rev it and not shut it off when its cold. How much did you pay btw?

I got out the door 19k, with title and taxes etc..

Do you guys know of any rx8 owners on this board in the memphis area?

Check out the regional forum sections. Welcome again!