Buying an RX-8 in 2 weeks - couple questions (B-stock)
11-19-2007, 10:33 AM
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I'm really looking forward to getting the car - as the car doesn't need to be broken in, my co-driver and I will be able to use it at a few Winter autocross events. My next 3 years in autocross should be a blast!
What does Foley always say: "Rwd?! WTF do I do now!!!!"
11-20-2007, 11:06 AM
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One more questions folks...
How durable are the clutches on these cars to autocross abuse? Mine will have 2 drivers doing at least 20 events together each year.
How durable are the clutches on these cars to autocross abuse? Mine will have 2 drivers doing at least 20 events together each year.
11-20-2007, 12:40 PM
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I blame my co-driver...
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"probably why i lost..."
ps. if you only launch at 2k rpm it will last longer...
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11-20-2007, 12:50 PM
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Gotcha. Honestly, from talking to KC, you need at least a 5K-6K launch to get these things going off the line. My co-driver and I autocross to win. If we have to replace a clutch along the way, then so be it.
My co-driver has formerly driven an STS2 miata and a DS MSP.
11-21-2007, 09:14 AM
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32k miles on mine, it's been an autocross/ProSolo car since it was bought new, and it did 20+ events with a co-driver this past season. The only problem we've had with the clutch was the same issue Mike and Matt experienced: occasionally it would grind going into 2nd, usually only happened by the 3rd runs on a very warm day. We've alleviated the problem for the most part by going to Motul RBF600 in the clutch and dilligently opening/spraying engine compartment between runs.
There is another local car (the car that Yom and Wagner drove at Nationals) here with 64k miles on the original clutch that sees plenty of clutch abuse, including an owner who has never learned how to rev-match downshifts.
There is another local car (the car that Yom and Wagner drove at Nationals) here with 64k miles on the original clutch that sees plenty of clutch abuse, including an owner who has never learned how to rev-match downshifts.
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11-21-2007, 10:05 AM
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32k miles on mine, it's been an autocross/ProSolo car since it was bought new, and it did 20+ events with a co-driver this past season. The only problem we've had with the clutch was the same issue Mike and Matt experienced: occasionally it would grind going into 2nd, usually only happened by the 3rd runs on a very warm day. We've alleviated the problem for the most part by going to Motul RBF600 in the clutch and dilligently opening/spraying engine compartment between runs.
There is another local car (the car that Yom and Wagner drove at Nationals) here with 64k miles on the original clutch that sees plenty of clutch abuse, including an owner who has never learned how to rev-match downshifts.
There is another local car (the car that Yom and Wagner drove at Nationals) here with 64k miles on the original clutch that sees plenty of clutch abuse, including an owner who has never learned how to rev-match downshifts.
ask for Kelly. The T3 RX-8 guys were considering the trans a wear item before this guy made them some special juice.
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11-23-2007, 03:20 PM
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Picked her up today from Carmax - 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 with the performance package and rear spoiler. Took these on Skyline Drive earlier this afternoon:
11-23-2007, 03:47 PM
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Thanks - what you mentioned will be low down on my list. I'm going to start prepping her immediately for B-stock. Konis will be ordered this week.
Thanks - what you mentioned will be low down on my list. I'm going to start prepping her immediately for B-stock. Konis will be ordered this week.
11-26-2007, 10:28 PM
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Sounds like you need to get the right trans fluid..... www.gopurepower.com ask for Kelly. The T3 RX-8 guys were considering the trans a wear item before this guy made them some special juice.
ask for Kelly. The T3 RX-8 guys were considering the trans a wear item before this guy made them some special juice.As good insurance, I'm thinking about changing out the trans and rear diff fluids before autocrossing as she already came with 12,600 miles on her.
Lastly, just to verify, from the owner's manual I'm showing the capacities as folows:
Manual trans - 1.85 qts
Rear diff - 1.4 qts
Thanks!
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11-26-2007, 11:24 PM
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Question Jason - how much does this 'special juice' cost per quart? Also, as both the trans and rear diff use similar gear oil, could this product be used in the rear diff as well?
As good insurance, I'm thinking about changing out the trans and rear diff fluids before autocrossing as she already came with 12,600 miles on her.
Lastly, just to verify, from the owner's manual I'm showing the capacities as folows:
Manual trans - 1.85 qts
Rear diff - 1.4 qts
Thanks!
As good insurance, I'm thinking about changing out the trans and rear diff fluids before autocrossing as she already came with 12,600 miles on her.
Lastly, just to verify, from the owner's manual I'm showing the capacities as folows:
Manual trans - 1.85 qts
Rear diff - 1.4 qts
Thanks!
Yes, the same stuff works for both the trans and diff.
I think the trans is like 2.1 qt and the diff is just under 1.5, so 4 qts will do both.
11-27-2007, 08:22 AM
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Not sure on the cost per qt, I think around $10. For some reason the city of Huntington Beach does not let them bottle qts at that location, they come from some other place when you order, so the smallest I could get when I went there was the 5 gal pail. Changing the trans twice a year, and the diff once, this should last me as long as I own the car.
Yes, the same stuff works for both the trans and diff.
I think the trans is like 2.1 qt and the diff is just under 1.5, so 4 qts will do both.
Yes, the same stuff works for both the trans and diff.
I think the trans is like 2.1 qt and the diff is just under 1.5, so 4 qts will do both.
Mine also says 1.85qts. I asked the question as I wanted to get an idea if during real world maintenance, the owner's manual values were accurate or not.
11-27-2007, 08:38 AM
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Not sure on the cost per qt, I think around $10. For some reason the city of Huntington Beach does not let them bottle qts at that location, they come from some other place when you order, so the smallest I could get when I went there was the 5 gal pail. Changing the trans twice a year, and the diff once, this should last me as long as I own the car.
Yes, the same stuff works for both the trans and diff.
I think the trans is like 2.1 qt and the diff is just under 1.5, so 4 qts will do both.
Yes, the same stuff works for both the trans and diff.
I think the trans is like 2.1 qt and the diff is just under 1.5, so 4 qts will do both.
11-27-2007, 08:41 AM
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1.85 qt in the trans is about right. I just changed mine this past weekend to Mobil1 75w-90 for the winter season. I was running the Redline "Shock Proof" gear oil, which worked fine when the transmission was warm, but colder weather did not agree with it.
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11-27-2007, 09:28 AM
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Thanks Chris. I think I'll give the Mobil 1 75W-90 a try for the winter season as well (trans and rear diff). In the Spring, I'll look into the Pure Power 'Special Juice'.
11-27-2007, 10:07 AM
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Thanks Jason. I'll look into that stuff - even though $200 for a 5 gal container of gear oil isn't cheap. Before getting this stuff did you ever try any other 75W90 gear oil such as the stuff made by Redline or even Mobil 1?
Mine also says 1.85qts. I asked the question as I wanted to get an idea if during real world maintenance, the owner's manual values were accurate or not.
Mine also says 1.85qts. I asked the question as I wanted to get an idea if during real world maintenance, the owner's manual values were accurate or not.
You might be right on the 1.8, I might have been thinking of another car... Does not matter, you still need 4 qts to do them both.
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11-27-2007, 01:03 PM
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Oh yeah, Kwescott had the problem also...
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=318
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