pics Of my Flooded rx8 on a tow truck.....
10-04-2004, 05:18 PM
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^yes.
I have also flooded. Last night actually. I try to let my car warm up before I shut it down and I also rev it to 3.5k rpms before shutting down. My car has never given me trouble here before but last night it did.
I have also flooded. Last night actually. I try to let my car warm up before I shut it down and I also rev it to 3.5k rpms before shutting down. My car has never given me trouble here before but last night it did.
10-04-2004, 05:32 PM
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this is one of the reasons I got rid of the RX-8 and bought a new M3. The engine is just way to finicky and I have had various problems with it so far starting in the cold and also with the flooding. But it is gone now, and I have one of the best cars on the planet and it is rock solid.
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10-04-2004, 05:45 PM
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The M3 was my first choice too. My wife decided we should buy a house though rather than a new car so I had my M3 snatched away when my down payment was moved from new car to new house.
10-04-2004, 10:47 PM
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those damn wifes! LoL Actually, looking back at this far from a post-ownership point of view makes me even happier that I got rid of it.
The dealer was a bunch of *** holes that didn't know anything. MY car had continuous problems starting, etc. This car doesn't really take well to mods. The Hp is WAAAAAYY over exxagerated. The quality isn't there. The car is not too fast, and around where I am at RX-8's are in no demand. I got $21k for my trade-in and that was a favor from a BMW dealer we have done business with for the last 20 years. I put in on Auto trader for $21k and no one bought it. At the local dealers, they advertise under invoice (ala GTO), so there was no reason to keep this car.
If I was to spend $33k again I would get a BMW 325ci. It may only have 184 bhp, but it was 185 tq. and it is 0-60 in 6.9 seconds with a 2,000 clutch bomb. (Road and track I believe). If you do a 2,000 rpm clutch bomb on a RX-8 you will probably get 6.9 to 7.2. The BMW has unbeatable quality, better handling, and its a BMW!
But, my dad let me borrow some more money since I am working full time and going to school and I ended up with an M3. This was $55k, so I have $34,000 to pay off compaired to my RX-8 being payed off. But, I have the best GT in the world and it is damn fast.
Troy J
The dealer was a bunch of *** holes that didn't know anything. MY car had continuous problems starting, etc. This car doesn't really take well to mods. The Hp is WAAAAAYY over exxagerated. The quality isn't there. The car is not too fast, and around where I am at RX-8's are in no demand. I got $21k for my trade-in and that was a favor from a BMW dealer we have done business with for the last 20 years. I put in on Auto trader for $21k and no one bought it. At the local dealers, they advertise under invoice (ala GTO), so there was no reason to keep this car.
If I was to spend $33k again I would get a BMW 325ci. It may only have 184 bhp, but it was 185 tq. and it is 0-60 in 6.9 seconds with a 2,000 clutch bomb. (Road and track I believe). If you do a 2,000 rpm clutch bomb on a RX-8 you will probably get 6.9 to 7.2. The BMW has unbeatable quality, better handling, and its a BMW!
But, my dad let me borrow some more money since I am working full time and going to school and I ended up with an M3. This was $55k, so I have $34,000 to pay off compaired to my RX-8 being payed off. But, I have the best GT in the world and it is damn fast.
Troy J
10-05-2004, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by JeupRX-8
this is one of the reasons I got rid of the RX-8 and bought a new M3. The engine is just way to finicky and I have had various problems with it so far starting in the cold and also with the flooding. But it is gone now, and I have one of the best cars on the planet and it is rock solid.
Troy J.
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10-05-2004, 12:19 PM
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Actually the M3 engine recall was on the '00-'02 models. It needed some fine tuning. Getting that engine from 289hp to 330hp was a big jump for a manufacturer. There were some bugs to work out when driving the engine hard before it was warmed up. BMW did the right thing though and extended the warranty to cover when the new engine went into the car.
10-06-2004, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by HeelnToe
I could be wrong, but don't all catalytics create water while they're operating during the first few minutes after startup?
10-06-2004, 01:59 PM
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correct me if im wrong but all rotaries do have flooding issues due to the fact that the fuel injectors stay open letting fuel to leak in. but with the 8 having a different type of fuel delivery system it shouldn't be experiencing this.
the only surefire way to not have your rotary flood is to let let it reach normal temps. i dont have an 8 yet but isn't the norm for it around 180?
the only surefire way to not have your rotary flood is to let let it reach normal temps. i dont have an 8 yet but isn't the norm for it around 180?
10-07-2004, 12:52 PM
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I believe that there are multiple reasons for the flooding issues with rotary engines. Has to do with the oil injection (keeping housings lubed), engine being cold, etc etc. If the fuel injectors are left open then it would just be a time thing, the longer you left it without starting it the more flooded it would get (which is not the case). Having had a 84 GSL-SE and an 88 Rx7 Turbo here in colorado, they seem to flood more in the cold months so I am thinking it has more to do with temp. Having a plug wrench and knowledge of removing the plugs is a must for older rotaries and when I get my 8 I will keep the wrench around I am sure (just in cast) Doing the 'ol "turn the engine over with plugs out" and watching the fuel dump out seemed to work well in the past, not sure how that will work for the 8 though since I do not have one :p YET!!
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