I've had my RX-8 about two weeks now, and notice that the oil pressure gauge appears to be an analog idiot light...just like the 95+ Miatas. Is this so?? And has anyone been able to make it work as a proper analog gauge as is possible with the Miatas.

Also, I'm a little confused as to the actual model I have. I think it's a GT, but maybe if I give you some of the options it has you'll be able to tell me.

Sun (moon?) roof
Bose
"Advanced" key system
Heated seats -- umpteen way power
Leather
Power mirrors

If you need anymore info, let me know.

Thanks

 

Please,

SEARCH

 

you might have a touring. the oil pressure gauge is useless. idiot gauge, if it moves your screwed

 

Unfortunately, the search function in this forum leaves much to be desired. I slogged through a couple of pages of stuff and didn't get an answer to the oil gauge question. That's when I posted here. After you told me to "SEARCH", (which probably took as much time as answering "Yes, it's an idiot gauge"), I did try using the "google" alternative for the oil pressure switch question, and yes, I was able to find the answer. However, using google to find out what model I actually have didn't come up with a definitive answer.

So, what option(s) or item(s) does it take to make a 2007 RX-8 a GT?

 

read the "new and potential owners start here" sticky in RX8 Discussions. That's where you'll find a ton of info regarding the 8...

 

If you have a sun roof and leather seats, it's a GT.

 

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

Post #6

 

Yes, I've read a lot of the FAQ in which this post resides, but hadn't gotten down that far when I originally posted. I've been chopping away at it a little at a time. Last night, I got to post #6, and it did answer my question about which model I have.

I apologize for not having gone through the whole FAQ first, but initial searches left me confused, so I posted the question.