S1 or S2?
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S1 or S2?
Ok, so im looking into getting another 8 and im not sure whether to go with an s1 or s2? I haven't seen too many aftermarket parts for the s2. Though i own an s1 so i don't look for s2 parts. Just looking for opinions on the s2 vs s1. I like the look of the s1 better but am not sure which one is overall better. Opinions?
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The S1...
The S2...
As far as mods, the number of items that are only available for the S1 and not the S2 is shrinking. I personally can only think of 1 item that is S1 only at this point (the SOHN adapter), though I expect that there are more.
- Is cheaper
- is less reliable
- might have some engine warranty left
The S2...
- Is more expensive
- is more reliable
- will have engine warranty left
As far as mods, the number of items that are only available for the S1 and not the S2 is shrinking. I personally can only think of 1 item that is S1 only at this point (the SOHN adapter), though I expect that there are more.
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The S2...
- Is more expensive
- is more reliable
- will have engine warranty left
As far as mods, the number of items that are only available for the S1 and not the S2 is shrinking. I personally can only think of 1 item that is S1 only at this point (the SOHN adapter), though I expect that there are more.
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When I bought my first RX8 a few weeks ago I was looking for the S2 solely because of the oil injection changes in the engine that I read about on these forums.
When I was just learning on day 1 (first manual) I stalled quite a few times in quick succession and never flooded the engine.
When I was just learning on day 1 (first manual) I stalled quite a few times in quick succession and never flooded the engine.
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both being maintained properly, stock to stock, comparing apples to apples as much as possible (obviously age difference), the 13b-rew is more reliable than the s1 renesis (cant speak much to the s2).
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The FD had just as many problems as the RX-8 if not more. It even had the same issues with shitty remans from Mazda too. I know plenty of FD owners and none of them are on the original engine regardless of mileage.
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sweet deal. I'm guessing this is why it is so hard to find an S2 on craigslist lol. thanks for the info. I knew there were a lot of upgrades done by Mazda but wanted to hear from some people that have had an S1 and an S2.
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