2009 rx8 feedback--oil useage etc
#26
the diff ratio changed, but so did the 6th gear ratio.
the rpm in 6th gear is the same as the previous cars.
this link has the info. https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.ph...9+transmission
beers
the rpm in 6th gear is the same as the previous cars.
this link has the info. https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.ph...9+transmission
beers
06 = 4000 RPM = roughly 80 MPH
09 = 4000 RPM = roughly 73-74 MPH
#28
http://www.auto123.com/en/mazda/rx-8...tid=99804&pg=2
This says the steering is very precise though heavily assisted. Sounds like what is being described as a change from the '04-'08 feel.
This says the steering is very precise though heavily assisted. Sounds like what is being described as a change from the '04-'08 feel.
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The calculated 6th gear speed per rpm is about the same for the '09 as for the '06 and yet we have someone here claiming that it is substantially different. Something doesn't add up; either the published specs are wrong or something weirder is happening...
#31
An R3 has 19 inch wheels and a GT has 18 inch wheels. My 06 Shinka had 18 inch wheels...tire size is also the same at 225/45/18s. I cannot believe that this...but I will take a picture on the way to work today at 4k rpm in 6th gear and post it. Just to satisfy the non-believers...I will say I was slightly off...it is 75 MPH at 4k RPM.
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Picture of TAC at 4k RPM
An R3 has 19 inch wheels and a GT has 18 inch wheels. My 06 Shinka had 18 inch wheels...tire size is also the same at 225/45/18s. I cannot believe that this...but I will take a picture on the way to work today at 4k rpm in 6th gear and post it. Just to satisfy the non-believers...I will say I was slightly off...it is 75 MPH at 4k RPM.
#36
I've never driven the 04-08 except for some test drives so I don't know what to compare the driving to. But after the first 500 miles, I got 18.9 mpg and have used about a 1/2 quart of oil. Dunno what speed I get in 6th at 4k but I'll test it out. I've got an 09 GT AT though so probably will be different from the MT and R3.
Non performance wise, I will also say the leather on the chair seems different - less slick and more of a matte type. They did get rid of the ribbed leather on the sides of the seat. I'll be going to the Dublin meet and will compare with the other 8's there.
Non performance wise, I will also say the leather on the chair seems different - less slick and more of a matte type. They did get rid of the ribbed leather on the sides of the seat. I'll be going to the Dublin meet and will compare with the other 8's there.
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My 2009 numbers
Oil consumption - I've used 1.8 quarts in 1,500 miles. It is using oil at close to 2x the rate of my 2004. But I like it - keep that rotor nice and lubed As others have said, "red line a day keeps the engine replacement at bay". I'm not cruising at 7k rpm more like 4k, but as my license plates says (RXCELR8). I "touch" the 9k mark at least once a day - or as the mood moves me
2009 RX-8 "fully loaded". Maybe it's the nav that's using more oil? Never know! It could be a function of the retroencabulator (you tube/google it - hee hee).
Steve
2009 RX-8 "fully loaded". Maybe it's the nav that's using more oil? Never know! It could be a function of the retroencabulator (you tube/google it - hee hee).
Steve
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