odd facts about the 8
08-24-2006, 06:30 PM
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odd facts about the 8
hope this isnt a repost but it was cool and worth the read
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forum...ad.php?t=28666
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forum...ad.php?t=28666
08-24-2006, 06:34 PM
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Yep! Here it is. https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=facts
08-24-2006, 08:20 PM
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08-24-2006, 09:08 PM
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Weird...looks oddly familiar to the write-up I did on my site. WAIT. It's identical!
http://www.truebluetitan.com/pi/?page_id=32
http://www.truebluetitan.com/pi/?page_id=32
08-24-2006, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
I wonder how often they actually use the headlight washers?
They go off every 3 or so wiper intervals, stick out of the bumper, and spray fluid...they are not controlled independently.
08-25-2006, 02:55 AM
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Using the factory supplied tire sealant as a repair requires the replacement of the tire.
08-25-2006, 10:12 AM
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Actually, somewhere (I think in a dark place <g>), I read that the Euro spoiler reduces the CD by about 3%... Not a huge amount, but not insignificant either...
You're right about the type of spoiler that creates downward force to increase traction, but the Euro lip spoiler (and probably to a lesser extent, I bet the standard US spoiler) reduces induced drag. Induced drag is caused by the airflow around the back of the car - the spoiler helps the airflow "more gently" part company with the contour (or lack of such) of the car....
You're right about the type of spoiler that creates downward force to increase traction, but the Euro lip spoiler (and probably to a lesser extent, I bet the standard US spoiler) reduces induced drag. Induced drag is caused by the airflow around the back of the car - the spoiler helps the airflow "more gently" part company with the contour (or lack of such) of the car....
08-25-2006, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by KeithL
Actually, somewhere (I think in a dark place <g>), I read that the Euro spoiler reduces the CD by about 3%... Not a huge amount, but not insignificant either...
You're right about the type of spoiler that creates downward force to increase traction, but the Euro lip spoiler (and probably to a lesser extent, I bet the standard US spoiler) reduces induced drag. Induced drag is caused by the airflow around the back of the car - the spoiler helps the airflow "more gently" part company with the contour (or lack of such) of the car....
You're right about the type of spoiler that creates downward force to increase traction, but the Euro lip spoiler (and probably to a lesser extent, I bet the standard US spoiler) reduces induced drag. Induced drag is caused by the airflow around the back of the car - the spoiler helps the airflow "more gently" part company with the contour (or lack of such) of the car....
08-25-2006, 01:47 PM
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the 'dark place' is quite knowledgable...even Yoda hangs out there. That's why I borrowed the information from them and put it on my site. I've been getting hits from every Mazda forum imagineable because of that page.
I've heard that about the fix-a-flat type of sealants before....I'm not sure about it being 100% valid though.
I've heard that about the fix-a-flat type of sealants before....I'm not sure about it being 100% valid though.
08-25-2006, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by KeithL
Actually, somewhere (I think in a dark place <g>), I read that the Euro spoiler reduces the CD by about 3%... Not a huge amount, but not insignificant either...
You're right about the type of spoiler that creates downward force to increase traction, but the Euro lip spoiler (and probably to a lesser extent, I bet the standard US spoiler) reduces induced drag. Induced drag is caused by the airflow around the back of the car - the spoiler helps the airflow "more gently" part company with the contour (or lack of such) of the car....
You're right about the type of spoiler that creates downward force to increase traction, but the Euro lip spoiler (and probably to a lesser extent, I bet the standard US spoiler) reduces induced drag. Induced drag is caused by the airflow around the back of the car - the spoiler helps the airflow "more gently" part company with the contour (or lack of such) of the car....
08-25-2006, 06:02 PM
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"23.The RX-8 clutch pedal height is adjustable."
how do you do this?
how do you do this?
edit: I call BS on that...
Also, I disagree with the assertion that 3K oil changes are necessary because not 100% of oil is drained.
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08-25-2006, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SmokeyTheBalrog
Is this true? If so, is there another tire sealant one can buy to avoid this problem?
As a side note to this post. Its been driving me crazy to know what that "whump" was whenever I started the car. Sounded like I had a bag of groceries in the trunk moving around. Now I know it the abs testing itself. I get a kick out of these kind of posts..............................
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