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04-24-2011, 11:15 AM

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spruce26

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just bought !!!!

just bought an RX-8! 05 BLACK GT with only 23,000 miles
im new to the rotary engines!
i know to let it warm up b4 driving and 5w-20 oil is used and to check frequently but other that nothing!! any tips or pointers?

will have pics up soon!!! thanks

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04-24-2011, 11:31 AM

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supergoat

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Congrats! And welcome to owning an incredible car.

Start here...
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/

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04-24-2011, 12:31 PM

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dont turn off dsc when raining

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04-24-2011, 02:39 PM

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Congrats and welcome aboard. Search around a lil and I'm sure you'll find answers to everything you wanna know bout your car.

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04-24-2011, 04:47 PM

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monchie

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Congrats! Read the stickies and learn how to diy in the technical and performance section. Good luck and take care of it.

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04-24-2011, 05:01 PM

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mushkid

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this made me LOL

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Originally Posted by K1NeT1C USMC

dont turn off dsc when raining

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04-24-2011, 06:10 PM

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Welcome! As others have said read the stickies. There is a boat load of information here. Just about any question you could imagine has been asked and answered. That search button at the top of the page is your new best friend.

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04-24-2011, 07:27 PM

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Congrats! We need pics though. Welcome to the club! Hurry up and get modding!

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04-24-2011, 07:27 PM

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pics! welcome

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04-24-2011, 07:42 PM

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Again, welcome.

Pics please...

And, check the threads in my signature. One is pointed to above, the other has proven to be very useful for the older ones. It is based on my first year with an 04.