Contrary to my handle ... I picked up a black 05 with Nav, front -side- and rear skirting, side stakes, front and back rotorery crest, inner door sills,
and a bunch of other options, inner door scuff plates, remote starter/pager, and a few other tid bits.

I have one question that someone may be able to help with.....

I have a X5 4.4 and it drives like I am on a cloud... The Rx-8 has quite a bit of vibration-I can feel it through the gear shifter. I s this normal...?

I used to have a del sol when I was younger and it had no vibration...

Any input would be great.

 

Welcome to the club, congrats on the RX-8. Always nice to have another owner of a black8! Mine is an '04, same vibration through the shifter. Mine has a pretty rough idle so if you look at my shifter at a light it looks almost like a blender. I consider it a hand massager.

 

Welcome to "The Cult"

 

Welcome! Congrats!

 

I have vibration on my shifter too - its less pronounced than on my miata, which was quite noticeable. I think its a mazda tranny thing.
Normal.

 

In my experience through 3 Mazda's, all RX's, it's a trademark. But good tranny fluid will reduce that a bit...

 

I picked mine up Wednesday...
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/got-42675/

Welcome. Mine is a 2004. I notice some vibration I guess, but I do not notice a rough idle. The engine revs silky smooth!

Congratulations on your purchase!

 

Congrats!!! :D

Totally normal on the vibration. The shifter is attatched directly to the transmission, thats why it vibratates. Almost all cars vibrate a little. You just dont feel it because the engine and transmission mounts absorb the energy. Since your shifter is directly attached to the trans., you see/feel the vibration. As far as your Del Sol is concerned, I think thats a front wheel drive car. The shiftef is cable actuated, not connected directly to the trans. Thats why you didn't feel it vibrate.

Have fun with the ride - its awsome!!

 

congrats. pics please!

 

Congratulations and welcome! Now that you are an owner and you have joined the forum here, plan on giving up many hours to looking through the information and articles that are located here, it's an addiction. :D

 

Congrats...can't wait to see some pics.

 

WELCOME to the RX8 adiction!!!!! About that vibration is normal...remember you didnt buy a luxury car...you bought a sports car.....Del Sol was a wanna be sports car....ENJOY your new 8 and we hope to see some pictures.

 

Black is beautiful!
I traded out a black Mits for my rx8.
The most beautiful color when clean--unfortunately clean only lasts 30 minutes in the Northwest so I went to green on my 8.
Welcome to the forum where there are very knowledgable folks.
Gary

 

Congrats, and like others have said, post pics when you get the chance. Gotta show off your pride and joy!

 

How much did you end up paying for it, if I may ask? Congrats on the new 8!

 

Congrats! Good color choice, but as others said - prepare to clean the car often.

 

Congradulations. Welcome to heaven.

 

hey a vibrating pole that your chick can hang on to isnt a bad thing.