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Old 05-01-2006, 11:47 PM
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Heavy Exhaust

Guys,

I was wondering if any of you have experienced a heavy exhaust smell w/ your RX-8? I don't see any smoke, it's just that man... if you hang around the back end for longer than a minute or two.. the smell starts to burn your eyes. The car has not been driven in roughly a week or so... so I am hoping that is what is causing it. Any ideas? It also seems to get really hot around the engine and tail pipes.. more so than I think it should. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Let me guess this is your first Rotary
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never, I mean never hand around on the rotary engin tail pipe. specialy with out a cat.
it will burn your eyes in a second.
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All of that is normal. It's the nature of the beast!
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The super rich fuel mixture required at idle doesn't fully combust in the engine and is exhausted out the tailpipe.

All quite normal for this engine.
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Ahhhh gotcha. Thanks a lot guys. I am quite glad to hear that. Might I add that yes.. I am the proud new owner of an RX-8 as of 05/02/06. Might I say.. this car rocks guys. I am new to the standard transmission.. and I am quite glad I got it over an auto.

W00t!
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