RX-8 Review at Pistonheads.com
09-03-2003, 11:20 AM
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RX-8 Review at Pistonheads.com
A quick review of the RX8 at Pistonheads.com. I like the pictures... since they are the pics of my car the first day I got it! 
http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=47&i=7249
http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=47&i=7249
09-23-2003, 11:28 AM
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Annoyingly you have to keep an eye on the oil level on a very regular basis. Rotary engines have never been good in oil consumption, and sadly neither is this. So, according to the owner's manual, every 500 miles, you have to open the bonnet and reach for the dipstick
09-23-2003, 01:30 PM
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Originally posted by Slickvic
What annoys me is when reporters whine about this!
What annoys me is when reporters whine about this!
09-23-2003, 01:39 PM
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You're right lude. I checked the oil every few weeks on my '82 RX-7 that I drove for 10 years. It's not any different than other habits like brushing your teeth or changing your socks. I just wish these guys wouldnt make such a big deal out of it.
09-23-2003, 03:00 PM
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Haha.. yeah, I know, us car guys don't mind, we understand the importance of it. Heck my Prelude is in VTEC loves to consume oil so I already check it every 2 weeks at least.. along with my tire pressure and other fluid levels, etc. But as we know, a lot of people are the "put in gas and drive" kind of owners and they are in for a surprise with this engine. "huh? I need to check my wachhamakallit?" :D
09-28-2003, 11:32 AM
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Originally posted by Slickvic
You're right lude. I checked the oil every few weeks on my '82 RX-7 that I drove for 10 years. It's not any different than other habits like brushing your teeth or changing your socks. I just wish these guys wouldnt make such a big deal out of it.
You're right lude. I checked the oil every few weeks on my '82 RX-7 that I drove for 10 years. It's not any different than other habits like brushing your teeth or changing your socks. I just wish these guys wouldnt make such a big deal out of it.
Now, gotta go check my oil. See ya!
09-28-2003, 11:38 AM
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Notice how the review just matter-of-factly says "the 1.3 litre rotary unit develops a useful 238bhp without forced induction devices like a turbo or a supercharger" without all the whining and drama of mentioning the restated hp from 250/247? This is how the rest of the world views this little flap: Not A Big Deal and not even worthy of mention! Now, if the rest of us could just get over it and admit we've got a quick, sporty, stylish little car...
09-28-2003, 10:30 PM
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If someone developed a fresh oil reservoir and an automatically metered top up, I'd go for it. Trouble is, it would need to be reasonably sophisticated to detect that the car is level, time the measurement after the engine has stopped etc, plus a "reserve low" indicator inside.
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09-30-2003, 09:19 AM
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Notice how the review just matter-of-factly says "the 1.3 litre rotary unit develops a useful 238bhp without forced induction devices like a turbo or a supercharger" without all the whining and drama of mentioning the restated hp from 250/247? This is how the rest of the world views this little flap: Not A Big Deal and not even worthy of mention! Now, if the rest of us could just get over it and admit we've got a quick, sporty, stylish little car...
Notice how the review just matter-of-factly says "the 1.3 litre rotary unit develops a useful 238bhp without forced induction devices like a turbo or a supercharger" without all the whining and drama of mentioning the restated hp from 250/247? This is how the rest of the world views this little flap: Not A Big Deal and not even worthy of mention! Now, if the rest of us could just get over it and admit we've got a quick, sporty, stylish little car...
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