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dlum125
08-31-2009, 01:52 AM
so i just got a used 05 white water pearl grand touring six speed with 33xxx miles on it today for a really good price. this is my first rotary and im kinda new to this stuff. does anyone have any suggestions or tips they could throw at me so i dont ruin the car in the first week? :scared:

thanks.

Easy_E1
08-31-2009, 02:51 AM
Read the owners manual. Then read all the Sticky's at the top of the different Forum sections.
Then come and ask al the questions you want. We'll be more than happy to answer them. Congratulations by the way. :)

NautyOne
08-31-2009, 03:30 AM
Ride her hard.
Oh, and welcome to the club by the way!

RyansRx8
08-31-2009, 03:33 AM
Love the white, I have black but white is one of the really nice colors on the 8...all you need is tinted windows and black wheels and it'll look great

Pico
08-31-2009, 08:56 AM
Welcome. Follow the maintenance schedule religiously. Was there any service records from the previous own? since it has over 30xxxx miles I would change the spark plugs if it hasn't already been done. Change the oil every 3k too.

rodjonathan
08-31-2009, 10:11 AM
welcome bro remember to redline and check her oil ... you plan any mods?

map
08-31-2009, 01:40 PM
Premix!

mscamp02
08-31-2009, 01:42 PM
congrats and.....stickys stickys stickys....read them all

dlum125
08-31-2009, 06:55 PM
thanks guys. i dont plan on moddin her out any time soon. want to get the feel for it first then maybe we'll talk haha.

pineapplesoymilk
08-31-2009, 07:03 PM
congrats!

04RX8man
08-31-2009, 07:21 PM
welcome to the addiction....research PREMIX..and read the stickies

dlum125
08-31-2009, 07:37 PM
so i was reading a sticky for the new owners and it said something about updating the computer in the engine or something like that for the 05. i dont really understand that. anyone know what this is talking about?

Spinning Sushi
08-31-2009, 07:39 PM
There are recalls for your PCM, basically, they reflash it to a newer version which increases the OMP flow and lean out the gasoline along with many other stuff, this will help your engine last longer. The best way to see if it's updated is to either call MNAO and give them your vin number or go to a dealership and find out.

dlum125
08-31-2009, 08:06 PM
how about this premix stuff. i read alot about it but i dont really know what to do with it and does anyone recommend any specific brands? i know this a rather newbish question >.<

dlum125
08-31-2009, 08:08 PM
i couldnt seem to find the thread i was looking for

MaRxtin
12-17-2009, 12:24 AM
dont trip seach premix and then scroll a lot thts how i did it


how old are u im 17 and i drive a winning blue

lets chill dud

i like in la crescenta not th far away

CarAndDriver
12-17-2009, 02:29 AM
Check out Tech Garage Forum. Look for sticky at top of page says Gas/Premix.

jessedrifter
12-17-2009, 02:38 AM
what part of cali r u from?

mike[piston eater]
12-17-2009, 02:52 AM
welcome to the club

Razz1
12-17-2009, 10:41 AM
Go to a club meet and the West Coast thread section.

Welkommen to da Rockin Rotory die hards club.

tza0001
12-17-2009, 02:59 PM
Welcome to the club and enjoy the car! Let the car always to reach temperature, check oil level and coolant. Spend some time on the forum and you will learn tones of stuff.

CarAndDriver
12-17-2009, 07:02 PM
Any pics of the full car yet?

Grungepup
12-17-2009, 07:11 PM
sweet welcome to the addiction!!!!!!!!!!

cornholio135
12-17-2009, 07:42 PM
Welcome and congrats... redline once a day...never shutoff cold...check the oil every other fillup... I would change the plugs and clean the MAF and throttle body...with your mileage for sure call a dealership and check that the recalls/updates are current...

Enjoy the ride

mine is the blue the wife's is the yellow...

t0m
12-17-2009, 10:12 PM
I don't want to steal your thread but I bought mine today too! Red 05 6spd. The entire way to pick it up and back I was looking for other 8's but I didn't see one and I was kind of sad. :/