Anybody here know any good and trustworthy shop/mechanic in NJ area that is capable and knowledgable about the rotary engines? I've got the impression that the mechanics at most dealerships are only mediocre.

TIA,
Pete

Hey Pete,my name is Jim and I run a shop in the south jersey area (JPR IMPORTS) that does 90 % all rotary work .I have been working on rotarys for about 15 years and do work for alot of the guys on the rx7 club in the NE area,so call me if I can help.(856)227-1808.........Jim

Pete, I am a KD Rotary guy, but I have heard nothing but good things about Jim's shop. I talk to a lot of FD guys and am on the 7 board. Anyway, just thought I'd tell you what I heard.

Thanks guys. Btw slimjim, where is your shop in S. Jersey? And so far what kind of problems you encounter the most for the new RX-8?
I plan to take the car to the track so I need to prep the car appropriately. How easy it is to change the pads and rotors for the RX-8 and are there any specific track pads that you recommend for our cars?

TIA,
Pete

Pete, my shop is at 409 south blackhorse pike in blackwood NJ,about 20 mins from phily.As far as problems,coolant leaks from the block pop to mind but these cars are to new and still under warranty for me to be repairing now, but I am getting the info to do so.As far as the brakes it is straght forward

Thanks slimjim. I'll keep your number handy :-)

Cheers,
Pete