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Techathy · Post by **Techathy** » Fri Dec 20, 2019 11:45 am

Hi everyone,

I currently own a Lotus Evora but I'm looking to swap that for an RX-8!

Nice to meet you all!

Post by **warpc0il** » Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:03 pm

You're best bet would be to meet with some existing owners, and their cars, in person.

My guess is that you're equidistant from the Essex, Bucks/Beds/Herts/Northants, and East Midlands, regular meets
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Post by **Shagrington** » Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:04 pm

Hi and

Techathy.

and have you seen the buyers guide, just so you'll know what to look out for - viewtopic.php?f=25&t=24047

Nickp47 · Post by **Nickp47** » Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:05 pm

I will swap my RX-8 for the Evora! That’s what you meant, right?

But seriously, welcome and look forward to hearing about your purchase , pics of the Lotus would be welcome too I am sure.

Techathy · Post by **Techathy** » Fri Dec 20, 2019 1:56 pm

warpc0il, I've already driven a couple of RX-8s. It was looking at them when I decided to get the Evora 2 years ago.

Shagrington, Yeah, I've found the buyer's guide, it's best one so far and what got me here.

Nickp47, Sure! Oh btw, there's £20k registration transfer fee

and as you asked so nicely

Ainmhidh · Post by **Ainmhidh** » Fri Dec 20, 2019 1:58 pm

Welcome to the forum, and thanks for the pic. I see from your post above that you should fit right in round these parts!

boosted · Post by **boosted** » Fri Dec 20, 2019 3:22 pm

Is it a 3.5 supercharged 1?
Im considering 1 well its an evora or a lexus RCF when im 50...
Has it been reliable?

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Techathy · Post by **Techathy** » Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:22 pm

No that's a 3.5 v6 N/A, so only 280ps. In terms of reliability, I've had silly low-use related reliability issues like having to unlock the passenger's side door on the key and reach through to unlock the driver's door because the central locking servos ceased up due to hard/crunchy grease. Or to put it another way; I don't regret buying a Lotus, I regret buying a 9-year-old Lotus with 24k miles on the clock and the first 15k of those being done in the first 2 years of ownership.

boosted · Post by **boosted** » Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:37 pm

Ive watched a few reviews and the Toyota power plant is well Toyota!!! Seems like a performance bargain to me....its got to be the supercharged 1 for me...and yes ill be at the bottom end of the market ...ive a vx220 in the past an just completely impractical so an exige is out. At least you get some boot space in an evora.

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boosted · Post by **boosted** » Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:42 pm

I could be tempted by a swap too...
Rx8 powered Westfield....roadlegal.....rapid...

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GreySilver Beast · Post by **GreySilver Beast** » Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:50 pm

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Techathy · Post by **Techathy** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:30 pm

So I spotted this very cheap RX-8, with disclosure of why. Would that be worth considering, understanding it is a risk, or should I just look elsewhere?

boosted · Post by **boosted** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:34 pm

Needs a set of coils plugs and leads. Circa £450. Cat will be questionable and may need changing...its abit of a gamble. 2k will get you a sorted car tbh.

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Ranjan · Post by **Ranjan** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:11 pm

Techathy wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 20, 2019 11:45 am
Hi everyone,

I currently own a Lotus Evora but I'm looking to swap that for an RX-8!

Nice to meet you all!

I hope you are going into this swap with eyes open as the Lotus is the natural step up from the RX8 and you are really, really going to notice the lack of torque; it will drive you crazy for the first few days. I have a 430 Cup and when I go back to the RX8 it drives me crazy for the first few miles.

Ranjan.

Nickp47 · Post by **Nickp47** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:12 pm

It’s not that cheap TBH, as above new cat/decat and new ignition will likely sort it but what if the engine is running low compression anyway?

Techathy · Post by **Techathy** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:32 pm

Ranjan wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:11 pm
I hope you are going into this swap with eyes open as the Lotus is the natural step up from the RX8 and you are really, really going to notice the lack of torque; it will drive you crazy for the first few days. I have a 430 Cup and when I go back to the RX8 it drives me crazy for the first few miles.

Having acclimatised to 500~530Nm @ 1300~5500 rpm a few years ago, there's not much between the RX-8 and the Evora. I'm already revving out the Evora in daily driving, so no change there!

Ranjan · Post by **Ranjan** » Tue Dec 24, 2019 11:15 am

Techathy wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:32 pm

Ranjan wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:11 pm
I hope you are going into this swap with eyes open as the Lotus is the natural step up from the RX8 and you are really, really going to notice the lack of torque; it will drive you crazy for the first few days. I have a 430 Cup and when I go back to the RX8 it drives me crazy for the first few miles.
Having acclimatised to 500~530Nm @ 1300~5500 rpm a few years ago, there's not much between the RX-8 and the Evora. I'm already revving out the Evora in daily driving, so no change there!

As Alan has said you are going to fit right in on this forum

Ranjan.

Techathy · Post by **Techathy** » Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:24 pm

So now you can all laugh at me when I find out I bought a nice looking shed...

RX8_sm.jpg

30405 · Post by **30405** » Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:35 pm

Techathy wrote:So now you can all laugh at me when I find out I bought a nice looking shed...

RX-8_sm.jpg

Nice shed! Great colour.

Post by **Honkytonk** » Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:37 am

Welcome to the shed club!

Techathy · Post by **Techathy** » Sun Jan 19, 2020 3:37 pm

Honkytonk wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:37 am
Welcome to the shed club!

Chassis shed status confirmed

On the plus side, I tracked down the slightly odd smell in the boot. A number of small bottles with 4 lines around and the top one marked "Full tank" and a mostly empty bottle of 2 stroke oil with a 02/19 production date. Hopefully, this is good news for the engine condition.

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