The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to the Mazda RX8

[@rotaryperfection]

Sorry kid but the absolute worst advice you could give to any future rotary owner is to tell them to warm up their engine before driving by idling. That is a recipe for excessive carbon build-up. What you want is to heat up the combustion chamber as fast as possible. This is the only way to fully burn the mixture after a cold start. You have to understand that the enlongated combustion chamber takes a very long time to heat up. Plus you have a 9lb hunk of cast iron called a rotor in each housing that also takes a VERY long time to heat up. When these engines are cold, the engine needs more fuel to operate. When the ecu injects more fuel to start the engine, this excessive fuel will coat the rotor face and wont fully burn off. This is what causes the plugs to foul sooner than later because the wet apex seals are sweaping past the plug holes and contaminating the plugs. Ever notice how these engines seem to have a slight misfire during cold idle? Wet plugs are that reason. That wet contamination is what causes the notorious engine flooding from turning off a rotary engine with too cold of a combustion chamber shorty after a cold start. Flooding has nothing to do with water temps. Also, the state of tune will also be rich which dumps more fuel during warmup. This excessive fuel will start to create carbon deposits because the heavy rotor takes to long to heat up when its turning slowly at idle. Ideally what you wanna do is this. Start engine, wait for oil pressure to register then, slowly raise rpm to 2,500-3,000 rpm for about 10-15 seconds. This won't damage the bearings trust me. This will more quickly burn off the excessive fuel dumped in from the cold start and cleans the spark plugs because they are now being forced to rapid fire and generate more heat quickly. Now GO DRIVE THE CAR. There's no need to let it sit there and idle. Driving the car puts more load on the engine and makes it heat ip much faster. I've owned and rebuilt engines from all generations of rx7's (including the 20b in my fd) since 1991 so I have an extensive history with these engines.

[@JapandaTuning]

I let my car idle for a minute or 2 then short shift until it is warmed up, but a lot of people recommend to warm it up at idle.

[@rotaryperfection]

Japanda Tuning Understand that alot of people doesn't tell me their background experience. You'd be suprised how clueless most people are who own these engines. They don't understand the science behind the combustion process inside these engines. Bad or good they will pass along what they heard and treat that info as gospel. Plus you have those who claim to be experts and pass along all sorts of advice and have never even opened up one of these engines. You do understand what causes carbon lock? I saw your warmup video. What you did in that video given how cold it was wasn't so bad given how cold it was as the oil needs time to flow however, under normal circumstances, that proceedure isn't necessary. Now I do agree with your shift points while cold.

[@hotrodlincoln7186]

I totally agree with he did miss allot of information about the rotary engine. So where u from? I'm from south texas.

[@rotaryperfection]

Vampire lastat West Texas!

[@rotaryperfection]

Edward Razura-Perez Appreciate it! If you do the above procedure and have good compression and healthy plugs, I guarantee you will never flood a rotary engine doing that above cold start technique. All you need is about 10-15 of midrange idle before you can shut off the engine. When my fd had about 90,000 miles on its original engine, I purposely went out and tried to flood the engine by doing repeaded cold starts in 38° weather after the car sat up for 2 months. Engine fired up every time after I shut it off cold in a span of 5 mins. Building up that heat as quickly as possible is the key.

[@SnipeYouFromMars]

I used to hate the rx8 and thought it was ugly. It’s amazing how much can change if you just give something a chance. Now that I look at it, it’s one of the best looking cars ever made

[@hondurasen3632]

Tbh i like rx7 more but rx8 isn't bad either

[@liverenders]

​@@hondurasen3632rx7 FD is dreamy. I have yet to find a car that makes me feel the way it do just looking at it. But yeah I'd take an rx8 any day since an rx7FD is like 60K up here in Canada😢

[@hzzk]

​@@hondurasen3632I agree, Rx 7 is the GOAT but Rx 8 is still a very very good car

[@aaroncousins4750]

​@@hondurasen3632rx7 costs more than triple the price

[@MrDylanButton]

@@hondurasen3632 the fact it compares to the rx7 well is a good thing for the rx8 imo

[@gregorytimmons4777]

One think you did not mention is that these engines need to see red line a few times during every trip. That helps with apex seal life by preventing carbon buildup on the apex seals which makes them rigid instead of a small measure of pliability. Also a good idea to let the engine idle for 20-30 seconds before shutoff.

[@doktorbimmer]

*_BULLSHIT!_** carbon buildup should never occur in a fuel injected engine unless the seals are damaged and compression is low. or your engine needs some other repairs.*

[@chinchy111]

@@doktorbimmer i have to agree. The whole carbon buildup theory is mostly false. Even if the rotor is spinning slow the wall wont develope carbon

[@larrythemanic6.0mechanic78]

@@chinchy111 not the wall but the apex seal slot will develop carbon and jam against the rotor

[@tobyngenn9826]

as far as the idling goes a turbo car is similar, i had a srt4 and the manual said to idle for 30 seconds to a minute before shutoff

[@amaralclaudio6619]

7 years, 180.763 miles, not a single problem ! I bougt my R3 in 2011 new, i drive it like i stole it XD And never had an issue, i keep the oil on good level, regular spark plugs change, oil change every 5 or 6000 miles, never premixed my car, and she stil runing like when it was new, the same compression, she's helthy i must say . If you do it right it will last, but if you are careless it will blow :D

[@Eddiewarwolf]

What time of oil do you use, if you don't mind me asking?

[@amaralclaudio6619]

Dexelia, the mazda oil :)

[@ivarbaratheon264]

How much mpg do you get

[@amaralclaudio6619]

@@ivarbaratheon264 23mpg not more XD they love gasoline XD

[@MarcusJohhansson]

@@amaralclaudio6619 you still have r8 ?

[@dahawk8574]

2:23 - "German engine in a Japanese car." Here is the point where you can make a WWII reference, and then cap that off by explaining WHERE it is built.

[@Cleavatr0n]

Da Hawk Hitlershima

[@dimitriosksk4224]

all the germans who work in mercedes audi bmw are trustworthy the others fails

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

All cars have a German engine design... unless they are electric.

[@zabeerhossain5178]

This reminds me of another car 🤔 cough (supra mk5) cough 🤔

[@GitGoodGaming]

I got my RX8 at 95k miles, he had just rebuilt the engine fully and finished the soft break in period :) The car is wonderful! Can’t wait to make it track ready!

[@mathewovo495]

Germ engine in a Japanese car 2020supra -_-||

[@GitGoodGaming]

@@mathewovo495 I saw the teardown of the BMW inline 6 though and its a really solid engine. Might beat out the popularity and modibility of the 2JZ

[@nazmulhaque2998]

What u think bro should i buy a rx8..?

[@GitGoodGaming]

@@nazmulhaque2998 do research first, most RX8s have a bad reputation not for the vehicle itself but for owners not knowing how to properly maintain them. A rotary engine needs to be treated very differently from a piston engine. An example is that redlining the engine regularly on a rotarty is strongly recommended, as well as mixing 2 stroke oil in with your fuel when you fuel it. The engines also burn oil by design so checking the oil regularly (every other fill up) is also necessary. There's more I could go on about but research is very much recommended. If you do the research and do what the engine wants i would HIGHLY recommend the vehicle.

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

@@GitGoodGaming Wankel engines are inherently unreliable and inferior to the reciprocating engines that have completely rendered them obsolete.

[@Snoopi25]

Forgot one tip (unless I didn't hear it). Change spark plugs once a year. Whether u need to or not, the ignition part of the RX-8 is of utmost importance.

[@JapandaTuning]

this calls for another video haha

[@spleenscovers]

It depends if you’re daily drive it or not ;)

[@valentinvasilev8590]

@@spleenscovers how come ? What if u daily it ?

[@spleenscovers]

@@valentinvasilev8590 Honestly i can’t remember what the f*ck i was talking about

[@kekandar5621]

@@spleenscovers lol

[@Xmvw2X]

The single best suggestion for these cars is to make sure it has the newest starter motor, 2kW motor with 14 tooth gear. This is stock on newer models. The older years have slower starters which don't start as reliably on with engines. This is the single biggest issue with these cars and why they have bad reputations on starting, flooding, etc. Second, Mazda has long been putting in 20 weight oil in these cars. I don't know why they chose this, but fundamentally you want the thicker oil for heat handling and sheer resistance, both good for rotaries. Most aftermarket builders suggest 40 weight or higher. These thicker oils offer more protection and wear resistance. If you live in cold climates, you do have 0w40 (numerous brands) and 0w50 (Eneos) available for good cold temp viscosity. If you want to run a 60 weight oil, you need to go to 10w60. There is no 5w60 or 0w60 for cold weather. The oil change intervals don't need to be as short as the video suggests. Plus you don't need to watch the oil levels. The cars has a low level light that comes on at -1 qt. While on most cars, the oil light means low pressure. On the RX8, the oil light is simply low level. It has a separate pressure gauge. Mazda already assumes consumers will be lazy, so the light there is for the lazy folks. You will add 1 qt every 1000 miles. That's just standard use by the spray injectors for lubrication. My only other suggestion is to watch spark. The coils go out every 30k miles, and it's just a good time to plan to put in new plugs and cold every 2 years. The single biggest failure mode for these engines is a plugged cat that heats up the exhaust side and overheats the seal springs. Once you heat up a spring too much, it stops being a spring (the metal loses its springiness and softens). Your seal stops sealing well, and the engine runs crappy with compression loss. Things can go worse from here. Make sure ignition is always in good shape. If the car seems to behave poorly one day, pop off the left front tire and take a look at spark. Check all 4 plugs for spark and general wear. If one lacks spark, replace the coil. Replace plugs of they look worn. It's nice to just do everything together just so longevity of consistent for all.

[@Drivenbymadness]

Great guide! The Rx8 is such a symbolic car, that knowing these things is almost a must :)

[@kavibasdeo3191]

aye the mvp

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

Indeed, a symbol of the commercial failure of Wankel engines...

[@ischwhit6747]

@@sandervanderkammen9230 no, a symbol of poor engineering. The rx7's engines were virtually bulletproof compared to the rx8

[@PerryExavier]

I love that you're looking over all of the RX-8 guide videos.

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

@@ischwhit6747 A Yugo is virtually bulletproof compared to a RX8! The Renesis is a ticking time bomb.

[@jeremygillespie5482]

I owned a 2004 RX8 for 3 years and never had an issue with the car. I drove it as hard as I could everyday and it loved it. I sold the car to a friend who drove it "normally" and tons of issues started appearing. I also never mixed my fuel and only used 87 octane. Shift at redline when you can and you won't have issues.

[@pavlikreznik555]

This dude answered all of my questions about rx8 in just 10 mins meanwhile everyone alse i asked around didnt know crap lol

[@FornasaOG]

Just bought an RX8 this weekend and this guy's video really help! Thanks man, I'm looking forward to owning this car for years haha

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

Thank him now... because it will be the last time you don't regret buying the worst car made in the 21st century.

[@QuintusKing]

So how's it driving now?

[@rihasanatrofolo2472]

@@sandervanderkammen9230 Sounds like someone didn't take care of their car. It's a blast dude.

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

@@rihasanatrofolo2472 The RX8 was a colossal failure and the worst car mazda ever made... the engine is weak and unreliable, no amount of maintenance can change this irrefutable fact.

[@rihasanatrofolo2472]

@@sandervanderkammen9230 My point still stands, bozo.

[@irishbandit3437]

Just bought a 2003 rx8 6speed with a sunroof 😎 100k miles but was rebuilt in 2017 and done 1500miles since 🙌🏻 prayers to keep it on the road 🙌🏻

[@Bruddamanakhi]

how is it going so far for u ? im thinking to get myself one

[@irishbandit3437]

@@Bruddamanakhi very fun car, just be ready to do plenty of preventive maintenance! Really is worth it tho

[@erhnam]

I like how your RX8 is so shiny. I have no choice but to park mine outside 24 hours a day ever since I've owned it. I have a 2005 with a new engine. Not sure what the previous owner did but thank God, I was able to get a new engine under warranty . My car is still strong and I never had to premix it.

[@787brx8]

I have a prototype that draws coolant very slowly though the gaskets and into the combustion chamber. Using already hot water to flash to steam is more efficient than cool mist systems. This would steam clean the engine constantly so carbon build-up would be minimal. Also you could run A few modifications on the engine to get more benefit from this prototype. Rotary engines run hot so they stand to benefit the most from this prototype. Now I just need A RX8 to try it on!

[@snowxxxxx]

did u ever try it?

[@enda0man]

5:30 for RX8’s 2008 and after You don’t need to premix gasoline with two stroke oil because there is an additional oil spree whole inside the combustion chamber that keeps the Apex seals lubricated that weren’t there on pre-2008 models.

[@marijntuinstra5310]

its also some precaution ... for example if your OMP dies you wont run the engine dry

[@atlasthehatless3624]

fun fact the rpms are counted from the eccentric shaft the rotors themselves move 3 times slower from the gear system so if your bouncing it off 9000 rpm the rotors are only turning at 3,000 rpm themselves

[@ezpz4659]

Damn thats sexy

[@ariyankhan4337]

Ah the rx8, the displacement of a i4,the power of a v6 and the gas consumption of a big v8

[@blaird4046]

Had one of these and loved it. Nice job, and good info.

[@rogerdavis2056]

Pretty good video! I have owned 4 rx-7 and one rx-8. Your video provides good information on the rotary. Thanks!

[@Bonbon-og7cw]

Recently got my Rx8 Gt 40th, super excited to have a rotary finally. So while its in the shop getting all taken care of, im researching haha

[@Black-ww1sy]

How has it been?

[@lynnmckenney1987]

How's it been since you got it?

[@Bonbon-og7cw]

Lynn McKenney it ran strong while i had it. I traded it last August for an srt6 though. But i do miss my Rx8 😔

[@Apollo5752353]

@@Bonbon-og7cw You may be lucky enough to snag yourself a good deal again! RX8’s pop up pretty cheap everywhere thankfully

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

@@Apollo5752353 You get what you pay for... with the RX8? You don't get much accept problems and mediocre performance.

[@juanme555]

I wish there was an official pistons engine version of this car, growing up i looked up to it because i thought it was a good inheritor of the RX7 but now that im grown i've realized these rotatory engines truly are one pain in the ass. Car still looks cool.

[@christiangriffith225]

You can engine swap it

[@andrewhopson8578]

Driver mods before car mods, always.

[@sampedroRX7]

If i’d buy an Rx8 it would look just like this. 😍

[@ericbrusuelas1807]

Always enjoy your videos man..this is my sec 8 the first one was a S1 and I ended up getting rear ended. But it was a blessing in disguise. My insurance company ended up paying me more for the car then I originally paid for it so I ended up with a 2009 R3. First modes on mine were mid pipe by bhr and coil pack by bhr and a rebuild by Atkins rotary just cause I had time to let my 8 sit for a few weeks. You could feel the power difference after the rebuild

[@davidross1332]

I used to have a 2008 mazda rx8 40th anniversary rotary edition. I miss that car more and more every day

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

Nostalgia is a seductive liar... lucky you sold it when you did.

[@TheYunqGamer]

I really want an Rx8 but they're hard to find a nice one for sale

[@andrewmurphy1510]

Loved mine. I'm English, so cold weather starting wasn't an issue. Make sure you heat the engine up to optimal operating temperature before cutting engine. Fuel turns from vapour to liquid and floods plugs. A lesson taught by a cruel mistress

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

You need a new engine if you start exepiencing hard starting and flooding problems.

[@lon3_wolfie]

Very nice video. I was considering sticking with Subaru and going for a turbo'd one next, but I did come across a RX 8 that planted the idea in my head to possibly get one due to how I drive my cars and the way this car behaves, would fit the bill well. Great explanation for starters to at least get your head in the game before really digging into it to know if it's the right car for you. GOOD JOB! I would have also included that this is not a grocery getter. THIS CAR IS NOT MEANT TO DRIVE FOR LIKE 5-10 minutes down to the store. You will flood your engine.

[@huechang7101]

Questions for you Rx8 owners: 1. Do you and CAN you use the Rx8 as you everyday car? 2. Is it possible to have one with a minimum wage job? (cause college) 3. How's maintenance? 4. And last but not least, I've heard many people say that when you start up an Rx8 you should rev the engine for a bit to keep it "healthy" or whatevs. Can anyone enlighten me on it?

[@Mosquito3314]

1. I use mine every day 2. It is not possible to have 1 with a minimum wage job, and here is why. Most of th rx8 you will find will not be as good of a shape as you think, aka things will need to be fixed. Im 24, but I work on cars as a hobby, I bought mine from a another guy my age. Suspension was shot, He grinded 2nd gear teaching himself to drive stick. Oil was dirty but wasnt low. Heater control unit was not working. OH, he also put spacers and tried to camber it more. The dum dum, put extra washers on the rear camber and toe adjustment bolts, aka my car currently wiggles and slides out immediately on any little bump or in the rain. Mind you I got a new tranny with low miles cheap, $300 , but did the job myself. New oil, new plugs, replaced all the broken sway bar linkages, new rotors and pads, and upgraded to coilovers, did it all myself. The last and current thing I am on , are those camber and toe bolts found in the rear control arms. This car is supposed to handle like a GOD, so if its not do a thorough investigation on the suspension. SO, I would say not, minimum wage, just skip this car, cause if you love it, you will need to buy the proper parts and fix her up properly PROPERLY is the key. 3.Maintenance, honestly after you got an rx8 in good condition, is not that bad. Just check your oil weekly, change it accordingly. Obviously it needs to be red lined here and there as to push out the carbon build up. It realy just like any other car, just that you need to be more aware and the checking is more of a habit rather than something you can forget about. 4. For this one, rotary engines like to be in a good temp range. meaning they like to be warm. When you first turn one on, the engine is cold, so by design they do not burn efficiently on start up. Because of this you get excess fuel at startup in the engine, plus the seals and the rotors are not heated so they have not expanded properly to seal off the other chambers. So, to avoid flooding the engine with excess fuel, it is recommended you turn it on, and rev it under 3k rpm , between 2k. This simulates the car driving at low rpm to get the engine components warmed up. When you look at the dash of an Rx8, on the temp gauge for hot and cold, there are 2 needles on the cold side that are bigger, generally you have to wait till the main red needle passes those 2 larger white indicators to then turn off the car if you desire to do that.. For example, lets say you park on the street. You turn it on, to move it and then go to turn it off without letting it warm up, well your probably just flooded it or it will flood soon , but that will the owners fault , not the cars. so when you ever hear someone say oh these cars suck or anything like that for any car. It is 100% that the person is not mechanically inclined and is not educated enough on the vehicle to properly take care of it. And the funny part is, i know a bunch of people who are not good mechanically but just educate themselves on their car and always take care of it well, hence kudos cause thats great. If your heart is set on it, its your dream, then go for it. No reason to live with regrets. Just be ready to do some DIY, or save cash to fix her up. but in my opinion, for min wage, open your sport car thoughts and look into something that requires less maintenance. 1 350z -> issue is everyone got em, and their probably fast and furiostified 2 integra -> large fan base, hard to get one, but pepy and fun 3 Older sports cars, 3000gt, mr2 , celica, 4. eclipse 2nd & 3rd gen -> good examples are extremely hard to find but worth it. (turbo , the EVO engine 4g63 is what matters here lol ) 5. s2000 -> if you got that cash , deff get one, soo nice , 6. bmw z4 -> a 03 to 07 are s2k priced if not cheaper, super fun , own 1, and look very exotic. Its a beemer so it will get expensive to fix. 7. Buy a new car, toyota 86, or mazda mx-5 , both super fun and peppy, and are literally just modern classics. 8. miata, old , super small which is perfect for parking, parts are cheap. And can be modified to run stupid fast. but remember you will get shit cause its so small but remember who the fuck cares, cause its your car, and if it makes you happy , and you have a smile on your face then thats all that matters. Regardless of how scraping low its or how retarded your camber is. Thats the whole point , your car, your looks, your design, make it yours, and be happy. Let hatters hate, Just make sure you got some extra juice to let them choke on the dust bubbles you make. That goes really well with some large subwoofers to shake them into some sense

[@Mosquito3314]

But i bought mine for 1.3k so its probably the cheapest rx8 in the world lol. Its in good hands though. I love nothing more than bringing a super nice car back to its glory days

[@gerdonchavez1024]

Yony Fernandez aye could you hmu Nd teach me more about the mazda rx-8 plz

[@fizzed789]

Yony Fernandez i bought mine for 899€

[@hontoniarigato7956]

I use to have this car it was my 3rd Race car, 1. I used this as a Daily it's a Terrible idea which is the main reason why this car failed at consumer market. This car gets terrible Gas Mileage 10-15 in the city etc and it only uses Premium if you don't overtime it will destroy the motor. Performance Parts for this car are overpriced and somewhat rare. 2. Yes you can but not recommended car is cheap but labor and parts are expensive. Compare this to a Civic where it's expensive for it being old but parts are dirt cheap and everywhere. You need to find a mechanic friend if not everywhere you go they will try to rip you off because they think you have money cause car looks fancy. 3. When you do oil changes it takes a certain kind of oil forgot what is it is, Synthetic Oil is actually bad for it I forgot why. The Engine itself is fine I had 165K miles on it and never had engine failure. I had nonstop Electronic problems for example my Air Mass Flow Sensor was dirty and I couldn't go past 3 RPMS everyone thought bad compression motor etc but luckily my friend figured it out which is why you need a mechanic friend. Fixing this car is expensive example when I had to switch my clutch I had to buy a Counter Weight which costs like 300 bux for some tiny piece of metal. The Radiator is tilted or something like just like a corvette or something just to give you an idea about how Mazda tried to design the car. 4. When you COLD START the car DO NOT TURN IT OFF UNTIL IT IS FULLY WARMED UP if you do the engine will FLOOD this happened to me once and everyone again thought it was a blown motor or bad compression etc luckily once again my friend figured it out. We had to remove the spark plugs and keep cranking the engine until all this oil came out of the spark plug holes then I had to clean everything buy new spark plugs and another oil change to make it start again. This is the main reason why this car failed all this little BS people dealt with and thought it was a blown motor but in fact it was either bad electronics or flooded engine. Mazda replaced so many engines most of which were fine but no one knew. Mazda mechanics also are not knowledgeable about this car at least in my area. I can write a bad experience with them in another post if anyone cares. Conclusion: This car Stock handles better than any Honda (minus S2k or NSX) with coilovers Yes it's true even the Integra Type R is Garbage compared to this car. In terms of handling this car is right behind the S2000. When you race in the mountains this car has almost No Sway and going 100 MPH feels like 65 MPH. Underbody, weight distribution, just everything this is an amazing race car. The engine is tiny and a skilled mechanic could easily remove it by himself and work on it at a table in his garage. You can even add another rotary engine this car has a lot of potential if you have time and money. The gears felt slow but you redline at 9 so your hands are always on the wheel. Although the G35, 350, S2K are a little better than this car it will kill any car like a Civic, Integra, Miata, Corolla S, 240 etc. Basically this car is a really good Race Car but terrible daily, it's better as 2nd car you use on the weekends.

[@georgejohnson5037]

Thanks for the video. I had two FC's and have been wanting another rotary. Good stuff man

[@mflbikes1870]

Get one

[@namesbinge3073]

From what I know with petrol, you cannot warm it up idly, or it will choke or something. So I always start up my engine and let it idle for 30 sec and drives under 2 RPM until it gets warm up. I am driving an Alfa 159 2.2

[@MrMazda-ih8cw]

A ton of worthy and valuable background info on this awesome car. Thanks for putting this cool video together guys!

[@kenjiar837]

Thanks guy for this amazing video. Ii felt a little lost before waatch this video, but your information makes me clarify my vision about this car.

[@jarrad9225]

Where did you get your tune from? I’ve had 3 Rx8 for about 3 years now, looking to tune the project one and not having to take it to a dyno and spending close to 800$ for a shop computer tune.

[@6gwilliams]

Forgot to mention the Shinka models and the 40th Anniversary Edition models. Oil is not just BURNED, it is injected to lubricate the seals and then is burned up in combustion.

[@RyanRoussie]

R3 baby!! 🚗💨🔥

[@CarloLeonKolega]

The wing really gives a great look

[@nicktooforeign8889]

He forgot the shinka edition- with the suede like material and leather seats- mica copper red paint and bigger sport suspension with the sunroof

[@EmoxboY1]

Not to mention that there were only 2150 made. Im buying a shinka in about a week or so. Im so excited

[@wrongarage]

@@EmoxboY1 how do you like the shinka

[@EmoxboY1]

@@wrongarage I love it. Working on doing a temporary ls swap on it until i can afford a billet 20b or 26b. 13b is a little underpowered for me but handling is better than can be explained

[@wrongarage]

@@EmoxboY1 all of that is badass bro. You trying to take your car to the moon? That cars gonna fly when it’s done haha

[@EmoxboY1]

@@wrongarage Thats the plan😂

[@aidankreltszheim3599]

Finally! A KZbinr that respects good tyres! I always hate how people put some cheap Chinese tyres and then slam in all these performance mods. It’s a recipe for disaster, especially in the wet.

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

Well, the truth is a set of "good" tires costs more than a RX8 is worth these days.

[@aidankreltszheim3599]

@@sandervanderkammen9230 yeah but a actual quality tyres, even mid range, are highly underrated

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

@@aidankreltszheim3599 A good set of tires can also compensate for a car that doesn't handle as well as it should... the MX5 handles much better than the RX8 even though its the same chassis.

[@aidankreltszheim3599]

@@sandervanderkammen9230 yeah exactly

[@JavierrCortes]

This video was perfect to me 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I will suscribe !!

[@pmm4177]

I know a guy thats been building rotary engine cars for 30 years and he said the rarer rx8s are the 6 speed without a sunroof

[@shahimali749]

its all about a better driving experience people... lets be real!!!

[@doktorbimmer]

*That is why Mazda still makes the MX-5 and the shitty RX-8 was discontinued years ago...*

[@Cleavatr0n]

doktorbimmer You seriously need to get a life. I see you on every single goddamn rotary video. Also, why do you make every comment in bold? Makes you look like a douche nozzle. You’re probably getting dusted by rotaries, there’s no other reason for this level of hate for cars that are obviously amazing when in the hands of owners with at least a modicum of sense.

[@doktorbimmer]

@Cleavatron *Just the facts here kid... You sound like someone not accustomed to hearing or accepting the truth.*

[@fal9005]

I was always interested in this car but I decided not to get it due to all the care and time it needs, I don’t think I could keep up with it but it’s sooo beautiful and rare car

[@Waldherz]

So basically: Buy one, replace all parts and dont drive it when its not summer and you dont place your car in an oven. I wish they would sell one with a normal engine.. I want one but I dont want to bother with 100 things every few weeks and always worry something will break at any time. (Cuz I never had a car)

[@Cleavatr0n]

Just move to Florida where it never gets below 40°F ;)

[@BenDover-zq6ey]

No point of having a rx8 with a regular engine besides the looks. Might as well be a NB or NC miata

[@itsecco2585]

Exactly ^^^^ if you want an RX8 without a rotary, that's an MX5 (Miata). They're smaller, sure, but the newer ones actually look fairly similar to these.

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

Don't forget to always park facing East and piss to the left side of the toilet bowl because they swirl clockwise in Japan...

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

allen moore yeah, big fat liar.

[@bencrosbie]

Well i got an rx8 with a blown engine and rusty sills so i also bought a merc om606 engine in it and a bmw zf6 gearbox so i reckon itll be going good. its welding time!

[@tigerjoe22]

make more of RX-8 Videos!!

[@freecoffee9434]

Love the video man! Makes me miss my rx8

[@traianos2357]

I'm thinking of buying the rx8 as fist car, what you think?

[@4amtommy]

same here,am pretty sure we are gonna ruin our lives XD

[@traianos2357]

Tom Fujiwara haha true 😂

[@Snoopi25]

So, I had a 1999 Toyota Camry (L4, Auto) as my first car, and then I got my RX-8 about 2 and a half years ago. I've since put 14k miles on the car, and probably just as much money LOL... I've turned it from bone stock to somewhat acceptable visuals and performance. It was also my first manual car, so that was an interesting experience. I'm also a full-time student, working part time during the year, and full-time in the summer. It will be a challenge for anyone who doesn't have a full-time job year round, because of potential things that could go wrong, but it's a fun car, and only meant for those that have a love and passion for it.

[@bibzip.4217]

Same she is so beutiful 😍

[@jonathanspeirs6317]

I mean the rx8 is a shitter so i wouldnt....

[@MUJT3BA]

Hey Peter, thanks for the video. Just a little tip when filming outdoors: try wearing your lav mic under your shirt to reduce the wind noises.

[@juanmanuelpenaloza9264]

So, about that warranty. What would I need to do to get the factory rebuild?

[@mrpatriot76]

Juan Manuel Penaloza seriously tho

[@jessebudelman]

I see a clean black RX8, i hit like and sub’. 👌🏻

[@Alpha-Alpha]

I never pre mix any oil into the petrol when I had my Rx8

[@sandervanderkammen9230]

Yeah, don't waste your money pouring oil down the hole where the fuel is supposed to go.

[@c9_beast336]

Why

[@Falalafafa]

I love this car, but not gonna buy one. How sad is that. Nice work explaining this legend.

[@midnight_melancholy]

Lmao Closed Caption auto corrected Mazda RX-8 to Maserati

[@juulstain9654]

awesome info man and very nice looking rx8. i’m thinking of buying one and this video was VERY helpful

[@DavidFarieta99]

Quick question. How much did you buy your RX8 for? I’m looking into buying one but prices go from 5000 to 12000 what’s the right price in your opinion?

[@PeterArmour]

7000-8000 is usually a happy medium

[@Sur_GalaChad2189]

Depends on the year don't buy one older than a 2007 because the 04-06 had a sloth of problems with flooding, blowing ignition could left and right and bad Cats. I would say go for a 2010-11 for around 9-11k would be your best option if you want one of these just be prepared they are high matenence vehicles and parts for them are not easy to find. Oh and they are atrocious on gas

[@DasAlienYota]

2000 to 4000 in germany... shity car after all

[@gameofdrones773]

I paid 3600 usd for an 04 4 years ago and it’s still going strong and it has 120k+ miles

[@isaac4273]

You should get a car with a good shell and a broken engine, which can cost as low as $600 depending on the condition of the car. After that you can pay around $2500-3500 for a rebuild by a rotary specialist

[@rikokotze7253]

Next year when I'm 18 my first car is going to be the Mazda rx8 I'm going to love this car I love Rotary cars we have Rx8's in South Africa we have alot of Rx8 Rotary cars I'm going to modify my Rx8 when I get it

[@tbay1959]

Putting very stiff shocks in the reaR OF AN rx-8 SCREWS UP THE MECHANICAL REAR STEERING.

[@christwist8455]

Rx8s have rear steering? Wow I didnt even know

[@evanroberts6347]

@@christwist8455 they dont

[@PPL679]

Wow, you can read the brochure

[@meteobambino6166]

Best advice would be , dont buy one if you're on a tight budget , in a sense it's like having a 2 stroke dirt bike, they require tons more attention. Not a good car for a high schooler working at Abercrombie part time.

[@invaiko8100]

You only need to warm the engine up if it is turbocharged, there is no cold down needed as well

[@MyGoshZoey]

I have a Mazda Rx8 2006. I have difficulty with the taillights being on without turning on the headlights. Does anyone know how to turn the taillights on without the headlights being on?

[@Saboda53]

Just go to the first ‘click’ on the light switch - that turns on the “parking lights,” i.e. all the lights except headlights and fog lights. (They’re called “parking lights” because if you park on the side of the road and want your car NOT to be invisible, others can still see it. Obviously, headlights aren’t necessary in that situation.)

[@s1d3k1ckRO]

I believe he thinks about Daytime Running Lights(DRL), in which there are lights(LED or small bulbs) lit in the front but not in the rear of the car.

[@guyb6665]

Your wheels really suit the car

[@DodgeStealthRtTTInMetallicSand]

They should've made a mazda speed rx8 either with an N/A 3 rotor or tt 2 rotor like the one in the rx7

[@chinchy111]

I think there was a concept and a few got made but none went into production

[@sarilzarol7943]

Very rare car to see it in malaysia.i wish could buy one of this car.nice beautiful..unique car

[@shisuiuchiha7769]

How is a 1.3 liter engine so terrible on gas? Is it because it's a rotary? Not bashing, just really curious because I really want one

[@dparsons343]

The rotary design is extremely inefficient and was phased out for that reason. It sprays too much gas and doesnt burn enough of it for the power it makes

[@stashtag844]

Love your channel man. Really great stuff keep it up!

[@s1d3k1ckRO]

Damn I'd love an RX8 but I can't afford one atm.

[@erniebrinkrotaryhemi7336]

ROTARY PERFECTION IS AWESOME GREAT JOB

[@rickyse3p]

The amount of misinformation and self-contradicting statements in this video are insane.

[@PeterArmour]

like what specifically?

[@neiltooley455]

It isn't a must to pre mix with 2 stroke on standard engines. You get enough lubrication from the oil pump. PZ versions have two pumps. With a standard engine I'd only pre mix if you have removed the cat. It will reduce the smell off petrol, as they run very rich

[@doktorbimmer]

*Never pre-mix a RX-8... this is a monumentally stupid practice with no factual evidence to support that it does anything but waste money and damage your vehicle... follow the manufacturers service recommendations and ignore the rotarded idiots.*

[@BrownyTheGamer]

lol my mazdaspeed 6 gets 11 mpgs.

[@TacticalDoodle]

Tuned? I'm bone stock and I get ~24 driving like a grandma with about 60/40 highway.

[@hotrodlincoln7186]

Dude you for got to tell people the starting and stopping procedures. Meaning like wht would happen to it if you didn't warm up. And also how to deflood the engine. Not just you didn't get a detail spec on the R3 models. Like it comes spaco seats. Also you for got to mention wht kind of Suspension was used.

[@ilanmoore6957]

wasnt the rotary engine invented by an australian?

[@JapandaTuning]

Maybe originally, but Wankel was the first to really build a working version of this engine. Probably similar to how Edison was not the Inventor of the light bulb, but a contributor who all the attention goes to.

[@ilanmoore6957]

Japanda Tuning thanks! i didn't know this before. also how much would the car cost and what should people look for when buying an RX-8. i'm thinking i might want one sometime. also how hard is it to drive(cost meaning maitnence and ect

[@JapandaTuning]

Around $6000 is a good price to look for low miles. The biggest thing when looking to buy one is looking for previous owners who took care of their car (regular oil changes). It takes regular maintenance but it is definitely worth it.

[@THEGOAT-hg8nu]

German

[@freddiearroyo4459]

great information but need to resarch more abouth mazda rx8 you left the rx8shinka model made abouth 1900plus manual and automatic shift and the 40 aniversary more information such interiors and if you motor run out of compression the mazda garantee is under 100'000 miles not 80'000 like you said need to learn more im from puerto rico and we now abouth rotaries thanks

[@MegredyPhotoStudio]

Never buy a 12mpg car 😂 Nissan z Is better in any aspect. Cheers !

[@PlatinumPerfect]

No it isnt because the Z only has 2 seats, some people need 4, and its more expensive than a rx8

[@AlexBogdanVolken]

COOL BRO! KEEP THE GOOD WORK UP!

[@Sur_GalaChad2189]

Step 1 don't buy one......... Worst decision I ever made

[@chirsfortnite6150]

christopher graziano why’s that?

[@Sur_GalaChad2189]

Pimp Daddy engine flooded 3 times and had to be replaced ignition could blew out every other month and noone ever has them in NJ so they are a chore to track down to fix, it goes through oil like underwear and it's it's best it's 12miles a gallon and requires premium so that's a solid $50 fill twoce a week here in Jersey...

[@chirsfortnite6150]

christopher graziano jesus man that’s rough I was thinking about getting the rx7 but idk

[@Sur_GalaChad2189]

Pimp Daddy yea rx7 would be the same. Both of them are fun cars and if you can find one with low milage under 5k I would say go for it but I would not pay more than that for either of these cars. Also of it has more than 60k miles chances are the engine has already been replaced once or twice just the nature of this car. That's why the completely stopped making them

[@chirsfortnite6150]

christopher graziano yeah man I’m trying to learn more on these cars I’m sure there’s ways to modify the engine to where it’ll last longer, I love the high revs man but the unreliability is what kills it for me

[@eeddrr]

May I ask you which bodykit and spoiler are you mounting, please? I do like it and would like to have it myself

[@jamerv777smerf]

Great vid man! I just bought one myself: 2007 rx8. I was wondering whata blown engine is and how you could tell if you have one?

[@juligeschke3830]

just swapt my civic for a broken rx8 thanx for the tips

[@nonog294]

@7:40 Looking into an r3 with 60k miles on the engine. Is that a manufacturer warranty that Mazda will honor before 80k? Or was that an option to buy that warranty?

[@ZeroEight]

I don't miss my 17mpg rx8. driving an i8 now

[@sauliusstanelis5837]

Great video bro, thanks

[@angelmalcolm]

Great vid. Hope you could help me. I have a 2007 rx8 automatic. I am getting a check engine light with error code P0354 ignition coil D. I've tested my coils and all of them are over 1.50. I've also changed my spark plugs wires. I've switched the coils around to make sure which coil was bad but I am still only getting the error for D no matter what coil is installed. Please help

[@Sur_GalaChad2189]

angelmalcolm had this before too. Just because they test 1.5 doesn't mean they are not misfiring. What I did was replaced all 4 and then changed out the front could with the 4 I just changed until my CEL came back on then i swapped them back. You can either return them or keep them for the next time it happens which it will because this car was a nightmare

[@Tuckerormson]

great video, really want one now! U gained a sub

[@ITatic-nf4wr]

Well done video. Beautiful car... more then a car.

[@boblogue7479]

I am looking for one for my wife. Any tips on a good dealer that specializes in these great little cars?

[@marcusjohnson58]

Yes.. thank you so much for doing that video..

[@asdf1324]

I was hoping to see stuff like purging the engine if it gets flooded, there is a way to do that but i havent seen anything in detail yet.

[@YupItsShadow99]

great video dude! whats the name of the beat in the background, does anyone know?

[@Tuned4Speed]

Awesome video man! Love the info

[@hyprr8769]

u got me at drift

[@GabrielGuadalupeMartinezMedina]

Awesome guide!

[@wza360]

nice video man, cool combination of history, info and tips

[@BWA6cps]

You said Mazda will rebuild the motor if it loses compression under 80k does it have an expiration date? Or can it be rebuilt no matter how long I’ve had it?

[@gabriel_1445]

Nice Mazda RX8

[@harryt988]

Very informative

[@gpajic1987]

What about series 2 updates and how maintenance changes, if at all - should you still premix or is it no longer required?