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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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iam about to get a 04 rx-8 does that come with HID'S 9000k rpm lsd 238hp.
is there anything wrong with the rx-8? what should i be looking out for? thanks
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by eva02
iam about to get a 04 rx-8 does that come with HID'S 9000k rpm lsd 238hp.
is there anything wrong with the rx-8? what should i be looking out for? thanks
The HP on the 8 is over stated in the 2004 as you may know. But you are correct 9K rpm and 238 HP is about right. The only issue I have with my 8 is that the hubs rust and you can see it. You need to paint them in order to fix it, but it’s only a temporary fix eventually you will need to do it again. The 8 consumes oil, I have to put in about 1 qt every 500 miles or so. Low end torque sucks but high end power is plenty. It’s not the fastest on the street, 0-60 in maybe 6 sec. depends on your driving skills. But the handling is unmatched. I recommend you get it. I had a Camaro Z28 before, I loved it but my 8 is much more fun to drive.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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you should be lookin out for some flame

flame suit on please
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by eva02
iam about to get a 04 rx-8 does that come with HID'S 9000k rpm lsd 238hp.
is there anything wrong with the rx-8? what should i be looking out for? thanks
just wow.

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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
The HP on the 8 is over stated in the 2004 as you may know. But you are correct 9K rpm and 238 HP is about right. The only issue I have with my 8 is that the hubs rust and you can see it. You need to paint them in order to fix it, but it’s only a temporary fix eventually you will need to do it again. The 8 consumes oil, I have to put in about 1 qt every 500 miles or so. Low end torque sucks but high end power is plenty. It’s not the fastest on the street, 0-60 in maybe 6 sec. depends on your driving skills. But the handling is unmatched. I recommend you get it. I had a Camaro Z28 before, I loved it but my 8 is much more fun to drive.
if you are burning a qt every 500 miles you have bigger problems than the guy that started this thread..


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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by eva02
iam about to get a 04 rx-8 does that come with HID'S 9000k rpm lsd 238hp.
is there anything wrong with the rx-8? what should i be looking out for? thanks
my god could i have some fun with you.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 08:06 AM
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just wow.

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How about instead of criticizing the Man we just help him with what he wants.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 08:28 AM
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How about instead of criticizing the Man we just help him with what he wants.
and support that fact that he's too lazy to search?

nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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Um, yeah...

Originally Posted by eva02
iam about to get a 04 rx-8 does that come with HID'S 9000k rpm lsd 238hp.
is there anything wrong with the rx-8? what should i be looking out for? thanks

Worst post ever!
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Mugatu
and support that fact that he's too lazy to search?

nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
You do have a point. "Now he knows and knowing is half the battle" if you can tell me were this quote is from I'll give you props
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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this thread may get fun

*subscrizzle*
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
You do have a point. "Now he knows and knowing is half the battle" if you can tell me were this quote is from I'll give you props
Dude you watched way too much GI Joe growing up. You definitely have problems if your adding 1 quart every 500 miles.
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