new to the site and all and should be getting an rx8 soon. i just want to know if the do's and dont's for the rx8 when i purchase one. you know like anything special i should know, yes i am pretty new with the rotary engine and dont know much about it. all i know is that the rx8 is probably one of the best and most unique looking car. so any tips would appreciated

Start off by reading the FAQs, especially the ones for new owners. Then look for the thread "The little things."

Then spend a few liesurely evenings just randomly browsing the site. This forum ("RX-8 Discussion") is a good place. Open and read any threads that have interesting titles. If you're technically inclined, go to the Tech forum and spend a while browsing the DIY sub-forum.

At least that's what I did when I first found this site, and it's served me very well.

Ken

Here is a start.
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=67045
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=143280
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=140437
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=140702

And search. You will get all the info. you need by searching

I just purchased mine about a month ago, and did just like the posts above, i did a lot of lurking on here and read as much as I could. Other than that, test drive as many as you can before buying one if you are getting one used. One may look good but not be good, but you'll never know unless you have a comparison.

the big three

1. check the oil often
2. read all the stickies
3. drive it like you stole it

thanks guys

Happy reading and searching

DO...

abuse the rotary, take it to 9k...
pretty much drive like you stole it...obeying all speed laws and being cautious of other traffic that is..

dont..
treat it like a piston engine..

check oil more often than usual and make sure you plugs, coils, and wires are good, those go out very easily.

All statements are perfect...but I'll stress the search function of the site

Search function is a little unpredictable. Sometimes it hits really well, sometimes it leads nowhere. If you can't find something, feel free to ask. Just begin your post with "I searched but couldn't find..." That will ward off most of the "Search, noob" replies. :)

At the bottom of each thread there's a "Similar thread" list. Sometimes I think that uses better search logic than the main search engine. So if you ask a question, that list might provide answers sooner than folks can reply.

Ken

^keep forgetting about the links at the bottom