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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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Buying an RX-8 soon - quick question...

The RX-8's that I've test drove, as well as many pics I see, have smoke coming from the exhaust. I'm just wondering if this is a concern, or if it's normal for the RX-8.

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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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I don't know about all of em but mine and my buddies all spew smoke out the tail pipes until they are fully warmed up...

I'm pretty sure most cars do when it is cold, until they are warmed up but I could just be talking outta my ***.
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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is it smoke or steam?
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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Is the car warmed up? Is it cold outside?
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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It hasn't been extremely cold, I'd say 40's.
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by vcmetsfan
It hasn't been extremely cold, I'd say 40's.
Then there it is, let it warm up
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 08:29 AM
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cool....thanks.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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yeah sounds like steam....shouldn't smoke if it has a CAT that's functional
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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Put a potato in each of the exhaust tips. That will quit 'er from smok'n.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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lulz ^^^
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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Lmao !!!!!


Originally Posted by b'eight'
put a potato in each of the exhaust tips. That will quit 'er from smok'n.
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