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I can't understand why the put 19" wheels on a small sportscar.
__________________ 1966 Mustang GT silver frost with full exhaust, ignition, edelbrock intake with 650 Holly, 289 w/ 3 speed auto (for now)
2005 RX-8tu, blue with everything but nav. Future plans include coilovers and then intake and exhaust. ROLL CAGE! I want that too! 2001 MR22003 350Z2002 MR2
__________________ 1966 Mustang GT silver frost with full exhaust, ignition, edelbrock intake with 650 Holly, 289 w/ 3 speed auto (for now)
2005 RX-8tu, blue with everything but nav. Future plans include coilovers and then intake and exhaust. ROLL CAGE! I want that too! 2001 MR22003 350Z2002 MR2
I would trust these guys recommendations over someone I never met-as they have worked on rotaries for a long time. Racing beat seems very knowledgeable about the rotary.
RX-8 Break-In
Mazda's Guidelines
The Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual lists the following information for the break-in period of a new vehicle:
"No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1000 KM (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
- Don’t race the engine.
- Don’t maintain one constant speed for long.
- Don’t drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine RPM for extended periods of time.
- Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
- Avoid full-throttle starts."
A review of the Mazda RX-8 Service Manual Highlights revealed the following information regarding break-in:
"A fluorocarbon resin coating has been added to the trochoid surface (rotor housing) for improved initial break-in."
Racing Beat's Guidelines
The Mazda guidelines are reasonable and prudent. If you have any questions or uncertainly regarding the break-in period, we suggest you follow these official recommendations.
We receive many requests for our recommended break-in procedures. The following are Racing Beat's recommendations:
- For the first 1000 miles do not accelerate under full throttle.
- During the first 1000 miles do not exceed 4000 RPM.
- For miles 1000-2000, expand the RPM upwards - but do not accelerate at full throttle.
- Over 2000 miles, full throttle and high RPM is acceptable.
OMG.......I really goofed. IIRC, the first 600 miles came in less than a week, and I live on top of a mountain, so full throttle and over 4K rpms was par for the course. I have 4 miles of twisty roads before I get home, and I took full advantage of them!
45K+ on my 06, and not a problem! ......and yes I knocked on wood!
Welcome to the addiction TM. I can't wait to hear your reviews once the break in period is over!
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2006 Copper Red Shinka MT/ Production #721, build date 3/15/06
Originally Posted by Jedi54
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^^ shut up! I'm trying to help.
Wilbur was such a fag. Templeton was the man!! Noodle_boy quote.
lookin good bro ... lol and i do agree on the color comment ... dont the 09s have that weird space in the rear bumper where the euro fogs go? yours looks like it doesnt and it makes it look aot better
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2004 TiGrey AT, AEM CAI, Greddy SP2 exhaust, S-Techs, Metra Kit Eclipse head unit, blacked out emblems and taillights, LED interior lighting, footwell lights, led fogs, bride seat, rotorpros drilled slotted rotors, ebc redstuff pads, greddy rear strut bar, evo-r front lip, mazda speed side skirts, mazda speed front strut bar
i love how they rename the exact same color to make it "new"
LOL! The color is actually still called Sunlight Silver. I was being a dumbass and trying to avoid the silver curse, by calling it Starlight Silver....
1966 Mustang GT silver frost with full exhaust, ignition, edelbrock intake with 650 Holly, 289 w/ 3 speed auto (for now)
the first 600 miles came in less than a week, and I live on top of a mountain, so full throttle and over 4K rpms was par for the course. I have 4 miles of twisty roads before I get home, and I took full advantage of them! 
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