Hi All,
Just bought a 2004 RX8 with approx 44k miles on it :-) it’s a 192 but still plenty fun! Looking forward to reading some of this forum.
PS I’d share a photo but don’t know how :-D
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For info about attaching photos, please see here and check out the forum guide section - we all love a good photo, so do post them up
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Hello.. I’m new here (Andi)
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Re: Hello.. I’m new here (Andi)
Hi and Andi. Have a good read through whatever in the FAQ section you didn't already read and then (and just ignore me if you know all this already) here are my best tips for keeping it all running sweetly:
1. To start up turn the key to position 2, wait for most of the lights on the dash to go out (I watch the airbag light by the glove box), press the clutch to the floor (optional, but reduces drag), turn the key to start and do not touch the throttle until it has started. You can drive off straight away, just keep the revs down for a bit (see #4 below).
2. Never turn off the engine before it has reached at least somewhere towards normal operating temperature (should only take a minute or two, but best to go for a short drive if just swapping cars round on the drive etc). Switching off cold risks flooding, which is a real with a rotary engine. Mazda recommend rev to 4k and hold it for 8-10 seconds switching off while still revving if you have no option but to switch off cold (it is not necessary to do this in any other circumstance).
3. Check the oil level regularly (use the dipstick - the oil gauge tells you nothing other than that you have or don't have pressure) and top up if necessary with semi synthetic 5w30 (most people and specialists are advising to use 10w40 now though) ... small amounts at a time, no more than ½ a litre then check the level again before adding more as you don't want to overfill it.
4. Use all the revs once the engine is nice and warm (don't sit idling to warm up, start up and drive but keep it below about 4k until the needle on the water temperature gauge is pointing straight up, then give it another 10 minutes for the oil to warm up too before really thrashing it and hit the beep often. Best acceleration is from 4k revs up - to pull away you really need to rev to 2k - you can let the revs drop after lifting the clutch if you are in traffic, cruising steadily at 3½k revs and changing down to go up hills or accelerate gets you the best mpg ... which still won't be great.
5. Join the club for discounts on all sorts of things (you will very quickly get the cost of membership back - and then some), loads more info in the members only sections (including access to all the workshop and technical manuals), local meets (they were all postponed but have been starting up again recently) - if you can't find one exactly local it is a good excuse for a drive if you come to one a bit further away), a sexy keyring just for joining and more.
1. To start up turn the key to position 2, wait for most of the lights on the dash to go out (I watch the airbag light by the glove box), press the clutch to the floor (optional, but reduces drag), turn the key to start and do not touch the throttle until it has started. You can drive off straight away, just keep the revs down for a bit (see #4 below).
2. Never turn off the engine before it has reached at least somewhere towards normal operating temperature (should only take a minute or two, but best to go for a short drive if just swapping cars round on the drive etc). Switching off cold risks flooding, which is a real with a rotary engine. Mazda recommend rev to 4k and hold it for 8-10 seconds switching off while still revving if you have no option but to switch off cold (it is not necessary to do this in any other circumstance).
3. Check the oil level regularly (use the dipstick - the oil gauge tells you nothing other than that you have or don't have pressure) and top up if necessary with semi synthetic 5w30 (most people and specialists are advising to use 10w40 now though) ... small amounts at a time, no more than ½ a litre then check the level again before adding more as you don't want to overfill it.
4. Use all the revs once the engine is nice and warm (don't sit idling to warm up, start up and drive but keep it below about 4k until the needle on the water temperature gauge is pointing straight up, then give it another 10 minutes for the oil to warm up too before really thrashing it and hit the beep often. Best acceleration is from 4k revs up - to pull away you really need to rev to 2k - you can let the revs drop after lifting the clutch if you are in traffic, cruising steadily at 3½k revs and changing down to go up hills or accelerate gets you the best mpg ... which still won't be great.
5. Join the club for discounts on all sorts of things (you will very quickly get the cost of membership back - and then some), loads more info in the members only sections (including access to all the workshop and technical manuals), local meets (they were all postponed but have been starting up again recently) - if you can't find one exactly local it is a good excuse for a drive if you come to one a bit further away), a sexy keyring just for joining and more.
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Re: Hello.. I’m new here (Andi)
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone and here is my little beauty :-)
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Re: Hello.. I’m new here (Andi)
Some nice little extras on that. Very good
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RRP midpipe (single resonator) w/ Pettit/Milltek cat-back, RRP MK2 Coils and MSD leads, AEM Cold Air Intake, RRP Custom Map, Royal Steering Wheels custom wheel. Mazdaspeed bodykit, Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s, Smoked LED rear lights, Stoney Racing Hose Kit, Lots of red in the engine bay.
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Re: Hello.. I’m new here (Andi)
Thanks :-)
Travelled from Durham to Bury to buy it checked how it started seemed fine, no white or blue smoke test drive then tried a hot start all good. Drove approx 140 miles home no problems, next day went to fill her up and wouldn’t start in the petrol station after a short cool down starts up fine but my heart fell i to my stomach… really hoping it’s just a crap starter bit need to get it booked in for a compression test… unfortunately according to the rotary garage list the closest to me is 100 miles away. Let the fun begin
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Travelled from Durham to Bury to buy it checked how it started seemed fine, no white or blue smoke test drive then tried a hot start all good. Drove approx 140 miles home no problems, next day went to fill her up and wouldn’t start in the petrol station after a short cool down starts up fine but my heart fell i to my stomach… really hoping it’s just a crap starter bit need to get it booked in for a compression test… unfortunately according to the rotary garage list the closest to me is 100 miles away. Let the fun begin
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Re: Hello.. I’m new here (Andi)
Get the compression checked, if its high 5's or above 6's then uprated starter and ignition revamp from coils, leads and plugs. Enjoy
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Re: Hello.. I’m new here (Andi)
Andi.
Aside from a compression check make sure the ignition coils and lead`s, and the spark plugs are all good quality items and that they have not been fitted since the year dot, its most important that its all in good condition to get good
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Aside from a compression check make sure the ignition coils and lead`s, and the spark plugs are all good quality items and that they have not been fitted since the year dot, its most important that its all in good condition to get good
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Re: Hello.. I’m new here (Andi)
Nearest recognised specialist is rotary revs, but there are a couple of others options for compression tests.
Matthew Teare, Middlesbrough will do compression tests(find him on Facebook)
Or I believe Ingleby Autos can also do compression tests
(Stockton on Tees, TS17 9LT)
viewtopic.php?p=1083138#p1083138
Matthew Teare, Middlesbrough will do compression tests(find him on Facebook)
Or I believe Ingleby Autos can also do compression tests
(Stockton on Tees, TS17 9LT)
viewtopic.php?p=1083138#p1083138
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Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.
Living with a rotary - 7 Years in
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Re: Hello.. I’m new here (Andi)
Thanks Pete, contacted Matthew yesterday and booked in for a test next week :-) fingers crossedbigpete8 wrote:Nearest recognised specialist is rotary revs, but there are a couple of others options for compression tests.
Matthew Teare, Middlesbrough will do compression tests(find him on Facebook)
Or I believe Ingleby Autos can also do compression tests
(Stockton on Tees, TS17 9LT)
viewtopic.php?p=1083138#p1083138
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Re: Hello.. I’m new here (Andi)
Welcome to the forum & good luck with the compression test - fingers crossed you get the numbers you're hoping for.
As was said above, check your plugs, leads & ignition coils, if you have a weak / no spark to the engine hot start problems will be made even worse.
As a quick, dirty but most importantly cheap check buy yourself 1 of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181934972625 AccuSpark HT Lead Tester, it'll at least tell you if all 4 plugs are getting a spark.
As was said above, check your plugs, leads & ignition coils, if you have a weak / no spark to the engine hot start problems will be made even worse.
As a quick, dirty but most importantly cheap check buy yourself 1 of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181934972625 AccuSpark HT Lead Tester, it'll at least tell you if all 4 plugs are getting a spark.
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