OK guys, add to the list for newbies:

1. Dont expect good gas milage
2. Dont look for the gas cap holder
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Check the oil every other tank full.

premix.

AT is bad.

RX8 are quick not fast.


Are OK in the snow.

TSB.

 

Expect milky froth on the dipstick in the winter
Expect fans running after shutdown on HOT summer days

 

If you aren't hearing a shift beep from time to time, you are not driving it right.

 

6AT is not THAT much worse. 4AT is though. =P

 

We don't do straight lines.

 

9000 RPM = regular maintenance

 

dont let your friends comming out the back seat close the front door before the suicide door!!

 

Read The Damn Owners Manual.. It Is In The Glove Box..


Beers

 

The car needs to be clean at all times .....

 

Stock tires ........ Stay the f**k off the snow .........

 

Stay off SNOW period

 

With good snow tires, it does fine in the snow.

 

How can you say that? If you can't drive, then stay off the snow, but if you are a good driver, and have good tires. Then RX8 is fine on the snow.

 

That is only your opinion

 

well phil, you do have an s/c, so that does make up for a lot. And for a tip, dont street race, or redline down a hill, you speed to easily, i got pulled over this morning (warning, YAY!!)

 

Do no comment on things you know nothing about

 

You guys have missed the most important things: Smile! Enjoy!

Ken

 

Love your car and it will love you back...

 

Be prepared to have a stupid smile plastered across your face each time you drive.

 

1. Don't start her up and then turn her off before the engine's had a chance to warm.

(How'd everyone miss that one!)

 

^ you can bypass that by revving up to 3000, then turning off engine.

 

Risky , I' just wait ........

 

That quiet chug-chug-chug sound you hear when idling? Normal.

 

Don't be stupid, use premium grade fuel only. 10-20 cents less per gallon is not worth losing your engine over.

RX-8's are reliable cars.

Do not drag race this car, you will be embarassed. Take it to the track or an autocross course, and you will be amazed. Or any twisty road for that matter. This car was born to turn.

Stock brakes tend to squeal even after the slightest bit of wear. Aftermarket Brembos solve this.

There aren't many mods that add serious power, unless you go forced induction.

Stock tires are just okay (Dunlops), they have good grip, but tend to lose their grip rather suddenly without any warning. In the rain this is exaggerated even more, and you will slide the tail slightly.

Keep an eye on the oil level. I check every weekend to be safe.

Last but not least, ENJOY the car. This car loves to rev, loves to be run and hates traffic.