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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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hi guys.i've just got my 8. however, i'm a bit worried about the heat coming from the interior, let say, under the handbrakes, esp the middle consule of the car. i already ask Mofaz(where i bought my car) about it and they told me that all the 8 they have sold is just like that. maybe because the rotary engine is generating a lot of heat n its normal. my question is...is it normal???or my car is making problems already???
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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s.mahadzir, normal lo.. if anyone not hot one, please teach la all sifu.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by s.mahadzir
hi guys.i've just got my 8. however, i'm a bit worried about the heat coming from the interior, let say, under the handbrakes, esp the middle consule of the car. i already ask Mofaz(where i bought my car) about it and they told me that all the 8 they have sold is just like that. maybe because the rotary engine is generating a lot of heat n its normal. my question is...is it normal???or my car is making problems already???
There's no problem bro....... You see, the catalyst is just beneath your gearshift, catalyst store a lot of heat plus the heatshield wasnt sufficient enuff...... So you either you remove the cat, add aftermarket firewall, get better flow cat or turn your aircon to MAX!!!!! The engine bay is confirmed HOT HOT HOT!!!!! Rotary is the hottest engine alive......

Welcome to this forum anyway.....
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by CoMBo8
s.mahadzir, normal lo.. if anyone not hot one, please teach la all sifu.
Cheap solution would be remove the cat, it's a lot colder....... If your car is auto, add ATF cooler.....
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 01:38 AM
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Cheap solution would be remove the cat, it's a lot colder....... If your car is auto, add ATF cooler.....
But removing the CAT is not environment friendly.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jaii13
But removing the CAT is not environment friendly.
Hei....... I don't smoke, so that covers up my catless exhaust....... Sound fair mah..... heheh
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by lennon
There's no problem bro....... You see, the catalyst is just beneath your gearshift, catalyst store a lot of heat plus the heatshield wasnt sufficient enuff...... So you either you remove the cat, add aftermarket firewall, get better flow cat or turn your aircon to MAX!!!!! The engine bay is confirmed HOT HOT HOT!!!!! Rotary is the hottest engine alive......

Welcome to this forum anyway.....
oic...its the CAT!!! i tot the long shaft..

if turbo rotary, even hotter?
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 03:56 AM
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haha.

well, cat is definately a hot thing, most of the cars i have now has 4 cats .... and u know what, after 30 minuets driving if u jack it up, the cat is like golden in color, very very hot.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 04:03 AM
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an experiement i made long time ago

to my 2 middle cats.

the 2 upper cats is even hotter.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by WarmFreedom
oic...its the CAT!!! i tot the long shaft..

if turbo rotary, even hotter?
Yes, you cook egg on the rest pedal........
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 05:03 AM
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david sorry can't make it to meet u. how it feel after ur experimental ?
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 05:38 AM
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well, u know where u see movie ? those people making sword or something, they burn the steel to red in flame, the cat looks like that when the car is running...
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 05:48 AM
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someone who came back from australia told me that they have some sort of spray for the exhaust. like ceramic base thing. but i think auto is due to gear box 50%
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 05:54 AM
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all the while there is ceramic spray for exhaust ... jaafar has it.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by davidykhor
haha.

well, cat is definately a hot thing, most of the cars i have now has 4 cats .... and u know what, after 30 minuets driving if u jack it up, the cat is like golden in color, very very hot.
that hot? whoa.. but seriously... what cars have 4 cats?
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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there's a short product write up on ceramic coating in the recent issue of HyperTune.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 07:48 AM
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does it work?
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 07:52 AM
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no reviews on the product. it's just a short write up indicating the product is available now.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 08:09 AM
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is it the issue that got a hyundai infront?
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by WarmFreedom
that hot? whoa.. but seriously... what cars have 4 cats?
u guess :P

actually all latest mercs with v6/v8 engine has 4 cats.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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is it the issue that got a hyundai infront?
Nope.
Latest issue . beemer infront.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 09:01 AM
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ceramic can withstand more heat then stainless steel, if i am not mistaken.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 09:03 AM
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Re040

Originally Posted by davidykhor
my car should be getting registered tommorow, just got my WPU number plate straightaway going to paintshop for bodykit installation, then tyre shop for rim installation, then coilovers, then turbo kit/cooler/ bla bla bla.

Weeheee..

btw my original 18" has Bridgestone RE-040 tyres on it and from the look at it tyre has about 70-80% threat left, anyone interested ? make an offer for 4 18" rims with tyres. This vehicle has less then 15,000km on it anyway.

Original front bumper for sale as well"with foglamps".

i am looking for racingbeat intake+airduct, anywhere i can buy it in malaysia and how much ? how bout Koyo radiator ? additional oil cooler ? i was going to buy it from japanparts but if i can buy it here i will Also looking for racingbeat screens, the protector for radiator and bla bla. sway bars as well.

hi david,

how much are you selling the RE 040 tyres only
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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not selling like that

goes in a set, else the rims will just sit there.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by davidykhor
u guess :P

actually all latest mercs with v6/v8 engine has 4 cats.
Conti always has more cats than JDM......


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