How do I know which "flash" I have?
08-31-2006, 01:31 AM
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How do I know which "flash" I have?
I recently got a 2006 RX8 and after reading the threads, the one topic I don't understand too well is the whole "flash" business. Is there somewhere on the engine that shows which "flash" I have? And do I need to update when a new "flash" comes out? Thanks for the help!
BTW: What does the "RX" stand for in RX8?
BTW: What does the "RX" stand for in RX8?
08-31-2006, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by punanicheng
BTW: What does the "RX" stand for in RX8?
there should be a sticker under the hood that has the flash on it. The past few times, they haven't updated my sticker, so you never know how accurate it is
08-31-2006, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by nez
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first q..i dont know
first q..i dont know
You should have the latest flash. There also may be a sticker under your hood that should note it. You can always ask your dealer as well.
Maybe you should read this to get a little more aquanted with the Rotary.
08-31-2006, 07:59 AM
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Is there somewhere on the engine that shows which "flash" I have? And do I need to update when a new "flash" comes out? BTW: What does the "RX" stand for in RX8?
Since each "flash" was designed to make the engine/car run a little "better," the vast majority of owners want the latest one. I think some dealers automatically check and reflash when you bring your car in for anything—but you can always just ask them to do the lastest "flash," or check and see if there's a new one.
Yes, the 'R' in RX-8 stands for Rotary. And Mazda designates their non-rotary cars with an 'M' (MX-5, MX-6) and their trucks with a 'C'. (I think that's right.) Don't know what the 'X' represents.
08-31-2006, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by New Yorker
Yes, the 'R' in RX-8 stands for Rotary. And Mazda designates their non-rotary cars with an 'M' (MX-5, MX-6) and their trucks with a 'C'. (I think that's right.) Don't know what the 'X' represents.
X= Sport
08-31-2006, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Tirminyl
C= Crossover
X= Sport
X= Sport
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08-31-2006, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by alfy28
funny you say that, i remember last month i was telling somone one this forum, that the x means sport. And that nissan started to use it the "x" in the late 70's due to mazda using it for there rotary sport cars. he told me i was a newb and that the x doenst mean sport, means experiment. At least that was the documentry said, that i was watching about nissan, toyota, and mazda during the 80's. glad some one else knows what the x means.
08-31-2006, 11:48 AM
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Not sure if this applies outside north america, but there should be a sticker indicating the latest flash on the bottom of your door. Do a search, there are pics of it. You'll have to decipher the code the tech guy wrote on the sticker.
08-31-2006, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Tirminyl
Rotary Sport. Came out of Mazda's mouth.
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RX = Rotary Experiment.
08-31-2006, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Smoker
MY GOOSH ..... which mouth did that came out of ?!!
RX = Rotary Experiment.
RX = Rotary Experiment.
09-01-2006, 12:22 AM
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LOL, you know how many times Mazda changed what rx "officially" stands for?
The r is obviously for rotary, other than that its just a name that they picked because it sounds cool. Really doesn't mean anything.
The r is obviously for rotary, other than that its just a name that they picked because it sounds cool. Really doesn't mean anything.
09-03-2006, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Tirminyl
As good as it gets- http://rotarynews.com/node/view/762