hi all, i been lurking around this board for a while but i havent posted cause techically i dont have an rx8, but that may be changing in the next couple of days and i just wanted to know from the guys who would know best(rx8 ownsers themselves) what things i should and shouldnt do and what things i should get into the habit or look out for now that ill have a rotary engined car, id apprecaite any help u guys can give me! thanks alot!

 

obviously you have not been lurking very long...

 

Better start running....

 

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-faq-9/

 

Ill Join in on the hatred

 

don't drive the car through a farmers market.

 

 

I think what these guys are trying to tell u is that you should search the board to find everything that has been talked about many many time.....but basically i'm a nice guy and will give u some tips

Don't shut off while cold due to possibility of flooding
check Oil every other fill up
A redline a day keeps the carbon away
premix is good for it(i just started and love how smooth it idles and drives)
91 octane or higher is recommended but other use 87 I use 93 and premix only!!
Make sure all recalls and tsb's have been done on the car if buying one of the earlier models!!!

Also, welcome to the addiction

 

dont install strakes.
don't start new thread before searching.

 

dont put chrome wheels on it

 

^ but do put tires on it, driving on just the rims makes some sweet *** sparks but it wont last very long and you will F a bunch of things up

 

22'' chromes, cut springs, and an ebay chip are the first things Id recommend.

ALso, make sure to always shut your car off promptly when its cold.

I had to Im sorry. I think 04rx8man covered the main stuff.

 

DO: read the stickies and FAQs.
DO: read zoom's winter thread (https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/fall-here-winter-coming-things-remember-about-your-rx-8-a-129198/)

DON'T: start a thread without having checked the stickies and doing a search on the topic.

 

never pack it down with fat chicks

 

do: listen to Zoom44, he speaks the truth
do: take care of your car and she will take care of you




DO NOT: (I'll let the pictures do the talking...)

custom paint jobs might be cool in your head but not on an 8



wheels and this many speakers....




If you can't get chicks without this car, putting THIS on it will NOT help you....




Last but not least: this is NOT a Honda. Never has been, NEVER will be...

 

^well put jedi

 

I thought in japan there is a type s?


(I am not condoning the action above, just questioning the truth of a type s)
(please continue with thread)

 

DONT- put ferrari badges on your car.

 

yeah - mine is a type s . No Honda badge on it though

 

Yours is a type S? Mines a spirit R, I have the sticker to prove it.

Honda logos, even on hondas = FAIL

 

lol thanks for all the comments guys, even the sarcastic ones, mods can lock it down

 

Oh in before the lock......by the way nothign wrong with chrome wheels(I have them but 18's nothing huge nothing crazy)....and u can always count on Jedi to come to the rescue!!!!!

 

on a serious note:

DO: preventative maintenance is your friend!! Know your owner's manual inside and out, look at the scheduled maintenance and don't be afraid to do some of it yourself.
coils, plugs, and wires do not last as long on a rotary as some of the cars you might have driven in the past. If you bought the car used, I'd look into changing theese out

- OEM spark plugs are about $80 - $100 a set but seem to work the best.

- do check the oil levels frequently; the Reni gets thirsty.


Do Not: ignore the "do" list and you'll be set.

 

see there he is again to save the day!!!!

 

I knew there was a reason they kept me around! Thanks 04RX8man.