Check The picture section of the forum to see it.

 

my advice is save up for a spare engine. you will need one eventually. mark my word. however I love my rx-8. I just got my engine rebuilt by Alamo Rotary

 

16 eh. I would say spend $200 on driving school and get to know the limits of your car. Other than that, I would recommend a short shifter, AccessPort, or sways and struts. Have fun, and welcome!

EDIT: Don't worry about the engine failing...The core is covered up to 100k miles and the full warranty lasts until 50k. Make sure you check your oil levels at least once a week and add some if you need to. Also make sure it has all the recalls/TSB's done.

 

Where are you getting an RX-8 for $50 a month?!?!?

 

thanks for the replies, and jamal, parents are paying for most of the car. its 12k.

 

Don't forget to read the FAQ section in the tech garage and to redline once (by going WOT in a gear) a day to get rid of the carbon!

Congrats on the car. Also, it doesn't exist of you don't post pics of the car in this forum.

The bose system is OK, it is clear and is kinda loud with no raspiness at what volume you are at, but it needs a bit of a Punch to the bass as it doesn't have a subwoofer. I added one and it's pretty damn good now.

Don't listen to Shaunv74 about why getting the 2004 version of the rx-8 either. Many of us have them and they are fine as long as the car is uptodate, via the TSB's and the recalls that you can get from the dealer.

Also, go look into Premixing, if you have any questions just ask me.

 

Congratulations on the 8. Check out the forum and read the stickies. There's a lot of information on here. Welcome.

 

LMAO!!! Okaaay. Well theres one way to introduce yourself. At least youve been reading the rx8club enough that you knew you'd be getting some grief about it...

Welcome to the forum!

 

16, huh?

i'd be wary of what you do when driving around w/ friends...its to easy not to think an do something stupid.

anyways. first off, i'd look to replace coils, wires, and sparkplugs...when i got mine used, they weren't replaced, and it makes a whole lot of a difference too!

anyways, enjoy the car!

 

The "you can screw off" comment clearly shows your age.
Oh well.

 

congrats, but I remeber all the stupid **** I did in my first car, Im so happy didnt have my 8 when I was 16. Just be smart with it

 

my warranty was voided for using 5w 30. . They send that oil off

 

16 which means first time driver...make sure you properly adjust the rear view and side mirrors. If you do not then making lane changes could be more eventful then you would like.

Tone down your attitude. Many of us here have been driving longer than you have been alive. You are not impressing anyone because you are 16 and your parents are subsidizing the rx8 for you.

Be sure to hook up with local rx8 owners at meets and drives. You will learn a lot.

Tires are one the best mods you can do to your car.

When your friends tell you the rx8 is slow and challenge you to a race then just shrug your shoulders and walk away.

Have fun and enjoy the learning process

 

be prepared for your first crash

 

thanks for all of the replies! I realize it may seem rude or whatever to say screw off, i just didnt want to take flak for being 16. I am responsible enough to know to not drive too fast, or do anything i wouldn't do with my parents in the car. If this says anything, 3 of my closest friends already have gotten there license's suspended and i have had mine longer. Thanks for the welcoming attitudes.

 

really? you cant use 5w 30 in the 8?

 

lolwat? Was it full synthetic oil or something? They can't void your warranty for using Non-synthetic 5w30 oil....Call MNAO about that and argue it. That's BS.

 

^how would they know what oil you use?

 

Yeah, that's what I was thinking too.

 

Congrats on the car, My rx-8 was my 1st car too. Like someone else already posted, check on the spark plugs/ignition wires... you'll notice a big difference w/ new ones on the car specially at 49k they should of been replaced by now

 

they cannot tell what oil you use in your car. that is absolute bull.

5w-30 is what you should use. i use mobil1.

congrats on the car.

 

yes they can. they WILL void your warranty if they catch you using anything other than 5-w20. When the engine blows they will ask for records of your car maintenance. If you dont have them say goodbye to your warranty

 

Flak for being 16? No.
Flak for being rude? Yep.

At lease you have good taste in cars.

 

I wonder how long the car will last. 50$ a month, so I'm going to assume it's signed under your parents name and they're paying for part of it. Hell I'm paying 400$ a month for mine @ 13.4k (36mo).

Anywho, baby the car and don't forget to redline a day.