May 4 2013, 04:00 AM
QUOTE(Cyprid Dark ii @ May 3 2013, 05:10 AM)
Been into the same situation,too...(Massive CNY Traffic Jam when going to Kedah in early 2012)
No such problem happened....So that was my luck,also.
But to add one more thing,carbonized rotary are not good.So whenever I got a chance I would rev tha b1tch hard enough especially when I was driving more than 1 hour without any redlining...I would find my way to doing it.Luckily it also handle better in corner than my fat Z33 so it kinda easy to push the engine while having a road-worthy fun with that.
So far no problem with my RX8 but mine was revised & facelifted version so you can expect that Mazda has made some revision on the engine,ECU & such other than just a look.(first gen ECU reportedly had a problem especially on the AT version where the engine management system didnt pumped enough engine oil during high-speed engine operation but it happened on several chassis no. if my mind served me right...In US the problem has been led for some class action suit & Mazda does make sure all the infected' model no. are getting free software update...)
Changing engine is good for reliability & power but not sure how it would effect the chassis rigidty & handling.So far I love RX8 because of the handling,& sharp steering respond.Been into track for quite a time with my Z33 & Nissan sportscar always felt heavy & less steering feedback.
I can say the RX8 had the same steering feel & handling behaviour as the NSX....Only a lil' bit sharper',probably that just me,but smoothness of wankel engine(where the polar of momentum are not up & down,but rather spinning directly on one linear direction) are making me just a bit more confident on driving it to the edge rather than both NSX & Z33.(Which I also happened to own,as well)
Ah choy is a good wankel mechanic,go for him.Best rotard guy ever !
Regarding the RX8,I admit I was love the facelifted model in Nemesis Blue & R3 package...Look dammmn good!
Guess generally RX8 as a driver's car that is practical for man in his late 20's ~ 40's is correctNo such problem happened....So that was my luck,also.
But to add one more thing,carbonized rotary are not good.So whenever I got a chance I would rev tha b1tch hard enough especially when I was driving more than 1 hour without any redlining...I would find my way to doing it.Luckily it also handle better in corner than my fat Z33 so it kinda easy to push the engine while having a road-worthy fun with that.
So far no problem with my RX8 but mine was revised & facelifted version so you can expect that Mazda has made some revision on the engine,ECU & such other than just a look.(first gen ECU reportedly had a problem especially on the AT version where the engine management system didnt pumped enough engine oil during high-speed engine operation but it happened on several chassis no. if my mind served me right...In US the problem has been led for some class action suit & Mazda does make sure all the infected' model no. are getting free software update...)
Changing engine is good for reliability & power but not sure how it would effect the chassis rigidty & handling.So far I love RX8 because of the handling,& sharp steering respond.Been into track for quite a time with my Z33 & Nissan sportscar always felt heavy & less steering feedback.
I can say the RX8 had the same steering feel & handling behaviour as the NSX....Only a lil' bit sharper',probably that just me,but smoothness of wankel engine(where the polar of momentum are not up & down,but rather spinning directly on one linear direction) are making me just a bit more confident on driving it to the edge rather than both NSX & Z33.(Which I also happened to own,as well)
Ah choy is a good wankel mechanic,go for him.Best rotard guy ever !
Regarding the RX8,I admit I was love the facelifted model in Nemesis Blue & R3 package...Look dammmn good!
Not so boy ricer image as EVO/STI and you get RWD fun(50/50 weight distribution,FR,LSD) in an attractive package
Also rotary sound is damn loud when decat
Overall it's an attractive ownership proposition for someone who know what they are getting into(Check oil level,top up oil accordingly,no cool shutdown,rev the heck out of it)
Also common issue like coolant reservoir,reinforced clutch pedal,steering rack,coil pack must be taken care of
Your RX8 is AT or MT??
For me,i would take a Mazdaspeed kitted one with R3 rim,interior
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