Hey guys, I just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Chris and I'm 24 from Richmond, VA. I just bought a 2011 RX-8 R3 a couple days ago and this is my very first car I bought on my own (very excited). I plan on baby-ing this car like no other because I plan on keeping this car for the long run! I'll definitely be in the noob section for awhile because I still have a lot to learn about this car and the rotary engine. I already plan on doing FI within the next year as well changing out the 6-disc changer to a nav touchscreen. So I hope you welcome me with open arms going from the MR2OC boards to the Rx-8 forums! Thanks guys!

BTW, I am proud to have owned a 1991 Toyota Mr2 Turbo, I sold it to another Mr2 enthusiast 2 years ago because I knew it was time to move on and save for another car. When I test drove the 8 I fell in love because the handling reminded me so much of my 2. Anyways I know this is long but you can skip this part but I'm putting my mods down for the 2 in rememberance lol:

1991 Toyota Mr2 Turbo
- Interior -
Apex'i boost gauge
TRD short shifter
TRD shift ****

- body -
Authentic bomex sideskirts and rear underskirts
1994 oem rear taillights

- engine -
JDM ceramic wheel turbo "CT20B"
Twos R Us manual boost controller (17psi)
ATS throttle body inlet
KO racing 2.5" downpipe
Apex'i intake

- suspension -
Tein S-tech lowering springs (1.7" drop front/1.5" drop rear)

- wheels -
Gram Lights 57C
17x7.5 front, 17x8.5 rear

 

Here are the pics ..

 

You know it's a sin to not post pics up of the new ride in an introduction thread, right?

EDIT: should have refreshed haha. Nice car! Best color too. Welcome to the addiction!

 

Clean 2 and welcome!!!!

read as much as you can handle here. There are some great stickies with tons of info. Since you want to go FI, memorize the Major Horsepower section.

Again, congrats and welcome.

 

Congrats and great looking r3!

 

Welcome to the 8 club.

 

Nice mr2 !! Not trying to turn this into an mr2 vs rx8 thread but do you miss the power.

 

Welcome to the boards.

I'll be building a MK1 MR2 next year...
If you're close enough, you should come to deals gap rotary rally. It's a good chance to talk to a lot of other rotary guys in one spot.
www.dealsgaprotaryrally.com

 

Don't baby your 8. That's bad. Very bad.

 

take care of that 8 it's very nice S2's are nicer looking then s1's to me, and welcome to the club. I know you miss the power but I know you enjoy the smooth renesis and great handling. just remember to do your research to avoid being burned alive.

 

Thanks for the welcome guys! And as for the questions about power, I do miss the time when I took v6's with just my 4 cylinder : ). I will tell you I felt the snap oversteer w/ my 2 a little too much especially with the mid-engine. I just love how the 8 grips turns w/ ease with no work whatsoever. And when I can add some power to it, it'll be perfect! BTW That's not fair a fair question it's just like asking which child do you love more! haha

 

I do have a quick question however regarding standard mineral oil and fully synthetic oil. I don't want to get into a debate, I have read the countless threads pertaining to this. My main question is that my car still has less than 1k miles on it so far. I have decided to go fully synthetic but what I can't decide on is when to do the switch.

I have read that the synthetic oil's lubrication will inhibit the break in process. If I do make the switch, when should I make the change?

 

Are you dealer servicing or self servicing? Read the owners manual, I wouldn't risk voiding the warranty running synthetic. Just use a good dino oil. If you don't care about dealer issues I would switch at 1500 miles. In a Renesis with two oil coolers you will only get a little more than half out doing a normal oil change so you may want to do a double change in insure you are getting a full change. But mixing is not bad either, eventually you will get all synthetic in there anyway. I run Mobil1 0W-40 and my last motor looked good lubrication wise when torn apart after 30,000 miles of life running the 0W-40.

 

Thanks for the reply. Well the dealer gave me my first oil change on the house b/c I got the car from them, cheap bastards :/ . I'll be making the oil change after the free one from then on. Other than possibly voiding my warranty that is the only issue I see with making the switch so early.

 

You don't need to have your oil change done with the dealership. If you do it yourself, or another shop does it, make sure to keep records and receipts. It shouldn't void your warranty whatsoever when you do that. Anyway, welcome to the club.

 

Yea for now keep that warranty in tact. I ran dyno for a while but then I realized the benefits of synthetic after having CEL go away from switching to synthetic cleaned out my ssv valve apparently weirdest ****, yea the guys above are knowledgeable so good advice. if your in cali we are having a meet this sat in corona you are welcome to come.

 

this is really cool, I like here!

 

^ WTF?

Mr2torx8,

Just make sure you document your changes by making copies of receipts (they fade over time), and visit mymazda.com to track your maintenance. If you ever have an engine issue, you will be required to prove maintenance and it is up to them as to what is acceptable or not.

 

Thanks for the advice! Appreciate the welcomes I'll definitely be here for awhile!

 

^ WTF? I have no idea?

 

Welcome to the forum. I live in Richmond too. I'll keep an eye out for that sweet ride of yours.

 

Nice mr2, great car.

Welcome.

 

Welcome! Nice MR2, and now nice R3!

 

Welcome. Sweet rides.

I love that MR2. I think the turbo spool emphasizes the "snap oversteering" powering out of turns.

You won't have that issue with the S2 (in NA form anyway). The throttle response is like a fine musical instrument playing a held note.

 

Welcome to the drama, i meant, club.