Low RPM Driving?
 

Hello all. To retain feul efficiany it is believed that one should shift gears between 3 and 4k rpms.

Now seeing that the RX-8 is not a normal engine that we're all used to (cylinders), Is it bad or will it damage the engine over a long period of time keeping the rev's low as mentioned above? Or does this engine need to be at high revs to operate normaly without problems? I need to know because I tend to shift at lower rpms.

The problem with shifting at lower rpms is that you go s....l....o....w....e....r

Buy a KIA or something for your slow driving, think of the rest of us.

I fear this fellow may own a lawn bowls hat and have some perverted idea of placing it on the back parcel shelf :D

Ok. Can someone with a brain and that can answer my questions please do so? Thanks

just rtfm pin head

Honestly If you tend to shift at lower RPM's this is not the car for you. The S2000 will not suit either. These cars are meant to REV them. The rotary needs redline every once awhile to clean up carbon deposits from burning oil. I have been reading other posts that drivers hitting redline alot are making the same gas milage.

Change your habits and buy the 8

:D

Kev wrote " just rtfm pin head"

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This message board is for people to discover and learn about their brand new RX-8, not for arrogant people answering simple logical questions with stupid irrelevant sarcasm.

Thanks RotorGeek. So your saying that reving high gives the same gas mileage? For one i didn't but the car for fuel efficiency, just curious though. Does it clogg up th engine driving lower rev's aswell? Are you sure of this?

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And I must say this...

You don't become a driver that shifts any manual transmission at low revs. You either want to drive a free revving sports car, or you opt for a thumper with low end torque (or even something like a Z).

There is absolutely no point in buying a manual RX8 and plodding about in low revs - you are just wasting your money.

If you don't have the skill to appreciate the car - try developing some driving skills! If you're afraid of revving an engine, I'd also imaging your are afraid of braking hard into a corner and slicing through twisty narrows at speed?!?!?

Worst case, buy and Automatic RX8.

But I still think a KIA would give you plent of change to buy a really good sense of humour, even maybe the odd smile.

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You should be fine shifting between 3 and 4K, but I think you should take it up to redline every now and then because it won't hurt it and it sure is fun. If cars are in front of you there is no reason to shift higher than that, so I don't know what Kev's problem is. If you never plan on having fun with the car I don't know why you would buy it, but to each his own.

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LL7 wrote

" You should be fine shifting between 3 and 4K, but I think you should take it up to redline every now and then because it won't hurt it and it sure is fun. "

Anthony " I usually rev till about 6 in 1st 2nd and 3rd, then shift at 3 for 4th to 6th. I was just curious to see the fuel efficency shifting at lower revs without damaging the engine."

LL7 wrote " If cars are in front of you there is no reason to shift higher than that, so I don't know what Kev's problem is. "

Anthony " That's because he has an ego and everything that comes out of his mouth is verbal diarrhea in which I might add has neither relevance nor signifigance in any context whatsoever."

LL7 wrote " If you never plan on having fun with the car I don't know why you would buy it, but to each his own."

Anthony " I agree with you. I've been tearing up the road since i got it. This car truly is a blast to experience. Have fun with yours LL7! What model did you get?

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done here

bye :D

I got a red 6 speed with the GT package. Most fun car I have ever owned. How bout you?

Chill guys!

Kev, you're a naughty boy, stop that now.:D

And you, asparapani, the word 'fucking' is not meant to be used in this manner over the net, especially in the forum. You should do it this way 'f***ing'.

Now back to your question, you can find most of your answers in this forum, they have been discuss over and over many many times. You probably could find out more if you do a search. Fuel efficiency is definitely not the strong point of the 8, many post about it, carbon deposit too.

One more thing, have you got the 8 and driving it yet? Or are to digging for info and planning to get one?

cheers

Oops, you've got the car, misses that while I was trying to reply your post.

To answer LL7: I have a Black GT,6 manual, Black and cognac leather, No GPS system.

To answer M-Ster. I apologize for using all letters of the word F***. Future messages will not contain but will be replaced by stars. I have an 8 and picked it up to days ago. I love this F****** car, ahahahahahah! Most fun per dollar spent in my opinion! Cheers to you!

Aw shucks! You mean I gotta throw this here stick away - ahh damn I's having so much fun, ok then :D

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Kev, he asked a perfectly legit question, quit with the nasty comments. If this doesn't stop, I'm closing this thread. Sorry Asparapani, it's not because of you.

And no, I don't think it'll hurt to keep the car in the low-rev range. I do in normal driving (I spend a lot of time in 6th). Just don't forget to actually drive the car like it wants to be driven occasionally.

Hi Kev, just saw your sign off OZ leather Pack, what's that? Something diff from what the world's getting

Thanks Elara.