adrian-1

Short clip of the upgraded starter I got. Starts up much quicker now.

lefty63

Yea, got mine this past weekend kinda sounds like a motorcycle starter, very fast start.

rx8wannahave

Dang, I'll have to check this at home since it's not firefox friendly it appears...

moRotorMotor

It sounds like a UFO. Is it me or did the engine fire up before you let go of the key?

NgoRX8

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Yes.. I want a new starter.. but i haven't had problems with this one yet.

jird20

Defenitely I have not had any starting problems so far but I must admit that this new starter sounds and cranks much better.

Does anyone know if the 2006 model is equiped with the "new" one or the original one?

Cheers

jird20

KYLiquid

other than a flood, what else might get you the new starter. I have the common long start when the car is hot....maby 3-5 secs vs 1-2 when cold. I would like to get the new starter. I already upgraded to a better sealed battery.

rx8wannahave

OK, it wasn't firefox...and yes it sounds....different, but not sure how much to the normal one I'll have to pay attention next time I start up.

UFGator12

Mine starts up that fast without that...

Moostafa29

Mine has always been hard to crank. I called my dealership about this, and they knew nothing.

Roto8

Who makes that starter? It almost sounds like a diesel big rig starting up. I kinda like it.

mysql101

mine randomly started up faster, sometimes slower. with the new starter, that still applies, but the start up time has been cut down by 1-2 seconds.

Gomez

All new RX-8's have the new starter fitted on the production line. It's been this way for some time.