Idling less than 1k - RX8Club.com

Sep 22, 2008 | 06:57 PM

mlfarrell

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Idling less than 1k

Is it normal for my rotary to idle a little under 1 thousand rpms? It doesn't shutter or sound bad at all, it just idles a tiny bit under 1 (maybe like 3/4 at the lowest)

Is this bad?

Sep 22, 2008 | 07:08 PM

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No it's OK.

Sep 22, 2008 | 07:09 PM

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i idle around 800rpm.

always have. no problems with it whatsoever.

Sep 22, 2008 | 08:23 PM

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i also idle at 800rpms it is perfectly normal

Sep 22, 2008 | 08:34 PM

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I idle between 800-900 but both my motors always had a stumbling idle. Even after plugs, wires, and coils my car still idles weird sometimes. I chalk it up to the quirkiness of the rotary.

Sep 22, 2008 | 08:49 PM

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Goddamn how many times can this be posted.

Sep 22, 2008 | 08:59 PM

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It's gonna blow.

Sep 22, 2008 | 09:04 PM

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mine sits at 800, then dips to 700, then pops up to 1000, then sits at 800, then dips to 700, then oh **** it Ill turn the A/C off, mmmmmm smooth idle at 800.

Sep 22, 2008 | 09:10 PM

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According to the the sticker under the hood, the m/t idles at 800rpm, I think it said the a/t idles at 850rpm.

Sep 22, 2008 | 09:12 PM

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simplyphp

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LoLeRz, yeah the "median" may be 800rpm, but it sure as hell ain't 800.

Sep 23, 2008 | 06:32 AM

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i idle at 7000rpm... is this normal?

Sep 23, 2008 | 08:02 AM

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RTFM n00b

Sep 23, 2008 | 09:00 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by simplyphp

Goddamn how many times can this be posted.

my best guess would be the ratio of posts regarding idle speed will be greater than or equal to the number elitests posting whiney responses complaining about idle speed posts being made.

Sep 23, 2008 | 09:09 AM

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simplyphp

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Your guess is obviously right, because if n00bs searched and saw there were whiners like myself, they may search for the answer first. But it's still fun to say, WTF RFTM N00B!!

Sep 23, 2008 | 12:45 PM

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CyberPitz

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Wait....you guys idle at 800?....I thought the redline was the idle. :O

Sep 24, 2008 | 11:01 PM

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newguy

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is there any idle speed adjustment at the throttle body? mitsus do

Sep 25, 2008 | 12:05 AM

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9krpmrx8

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Are you serious newguy?

Sep 25, 2008 | 02:33 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy

is there any idle speed adjustment at the throttle body? mitsus do

yep,

right near oil adjuster thingy / gizmo..

clockwise makes more power..

beers

Sep 25, 2008 | 09:09 PM

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Razz1

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wow !

Your car is A OK

Try reading the owners manual if you have one or the tech section stickes.

It will help alot.

Oct 6, 2008 | 10:57 AM

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Jeremeymt

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LOL exactly!! Thats just how it goes with the rx 8!

Oct 6, 2008 | 11:08 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberPitz

Wait....you guys idle at 800?....I thought the redline was the idle. :O

what?!? Idle isn't at redline?? I was just about to post my DIY for fixing the 8 idling below 1K and put it at the correct level at 9K

Oct 6, 2008 | 11:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rems31

what?!? Idle isn't at redline?? I was just about to post my DIY for fixing the 8 idling below 1K and put it at the correct level at 9K

I think we are correct....I say go ahead and do it.

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