Plans for the REBUILT Mazda RX8

[@SamuelParish]

Do more series like this! Really enjoyed it.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

No more videos? You just hooked me up with your channel and i watch all your RX8 content. Hope to see more videos with rotary content

[@riverward7161]

This series was awesome man, so excited to see more of the car it looks great

[@yeahnah6468]

Imo a better alternative to aftermarket gauges is to just get a $10 Bluetooth obd2 dongle and a good phone mount. I use the Torque pro app to show my water temp, exhaust temp and battery voltage. The battery voltage let's me know how healthy the alternator is. I've had one die on track before. And I'm about to install my Arduino project that allows me to inject custom sensors into the canbus network. So I'll have oil temp, 2nd water temp and manual fan control all via Bluetooth on my phone. I couldn't justify the price of normal gauges.

[@nhgriff1]

Keep doing RX8 videos. Please. Need and enjoy them.

[@ausspot6091]

Liked this series so much, as a new rx8 owner I want more tips and tricks to help me and my 8 to be happy

[@CARLOS-qr2gv]

When you end up doing the coolant temp gauge can we get a how to video please

[@JapandaTuning]

sure I can do a more in-depth video

[@joselperez9384]

Mod #0: Sohn Oil Metering Adapter. I installed mine exactly one year ago. You forget about checking the oil and just refill the oil reservoir.

[@mikeanfernee2365]

This is a must have, but it look like it on back order atm, this past week I was gonna get it since I saw it was on eBay but when I got the money into the PayPal it was sold out (RHD)

[@joselperez9384]

@@mikeanfernee2365 You can buy either one. The difference is the plate. Install the plate backwards.

[@mikeanfernee2365]

@@joselperez9384 that it?....

[@mikeanfernee2365]

@@joselperez9384 I’ve been waiting for it to get re-stock and all I need to do is install it backwards, well since I’ve gotten some stuff for the car (Mishimoto rad fan) on the next paycheck I’ll buy the Sohn

[@joogullae3456]

​@@mikeanfernee2365 do you know if the mishimoto rad fan is lighter than the stock one?

[@TimothyDanielson]

Sway bars. HUGE benefit. Axle-Flow Short shifter - because you will thank yourself every time you touch that control stick. Which is often. Lastly Trex-Performance Engine Coils.

[@ViceVersace]

Don’t forget ARB’s, that’s the best bang for your buck performance mod, will give you great confidence around corners.

[@MsMilios]

My dear KZbinr I'm so happy that make this I hope this car to be different Not a track car but a daily and to do all this modes that are necessary for a daily

[@gaberay2903]

this series was the best

[@mintyzee3000]

It weird to see PA tags and not 3 feet of snow on the ground lol, I know this was shot before the crazy snowstorms.

[@Chavez96PR]

Really enjoyed the series, and I really like where this car is going 👍🏻

[@BaseSRKI]

Great! Next mod: try out an exhaust (butterfly) valve. Big noise on/off button and perhaps pops and bangs tune. Was the best mod on my daily driver along with BT music. Thx for this great series!!

[@jasonskinner1652]

Thanks for doing these vids man. Life of an rx8 owner for real.

[@sanjayacharith1905]

Loved the series ❤️

[@thenet9537]

Awesome series. Recommend the dual resonated midpipe by Racing Beat. Sounds stock.

[@youngboi_yt]

Can you do another video about rx-8 owners stories I really enjoyed watching that video

[@wdemetrius76]

I really enjoyed the series!!!

[@quesokelso5425]

Good series bro! Can’t wait for more on this. This series will help me in the long run! Been wanting to rebuild my rx8 or swap it out but we’ll see what happens

[@dylan2010boy]

Keep it up man, this now my favorite rotary and rx8 channel! I don't even have an rx8. I have a jeep, and since i also want an rx8 with it's rotary you incourage me to buy one, one day. And to know how to maintain and love it💙 even though it can be a pain in the ass motor as many people review rotories with their problems. But i'm liking it , because i see how you love and how you put dedication for your rx8's and that makes me want to get one too.🤙

[@goldenrotorracing]

Do a clutch pedal upgrade to a welded one.

[@IStratz]

I feel you with that power steering problem. I have never had a fully functioning power steering for years on my RX8. I've tried everything you've mentioned, including cutting out a connector and just soldering them together. I also replaced the clock spring in the steering wheel with no success recommended by the dealer. It has a "deadspot" in the steering and it looses track of where the center of the wheel is. Since mine partially works though, it definitely isn't the power steering ECU, so it's probably the steering rack itself. Also I have ABS issues that has been impossible to diagnose as well that also affect how to power steering feels and just throws out lights on my dashboard. Once I have enough money though, I should be able to get everything sorted out.

[@TXGRunner]

Looks beautiful, in top shape, and sounds strong with the engine you just rebuilt. You’ve really inspired me to look for an RX-8. Pennsylvania let’s their subjects work on their own cars...who knew? Good for you.

[@Geerod]

This was a cool series. I agree to continue this type of format. Lux it out.

[@mincvinyl]

Btw for the power steering, even if you checked continuity it is possible that the connectors read fine while sitting but fail when driving due to vibrations. Any hiccups messes with the power steering system in this car and you lose power steering entirely. Usually it is unnecessary connectors on top of the radiator fan shroud. Easiest fix is to simply remove the connector and crimp the connections.

[@edwinptown]

Great job!!

[@stephenperryman72]

I would do a starter upgrade, coils and leads upgrade and a higher flow water pump upgrade. Modify wheel arch ventilation, bonnet vents to allow more air flow around the engine to keep engine cooler along with a stage 1 ecu remap which allows the thermostat to open earlier which all in turn helps reduce engine overheating problems. Along with the other few mods mentioned will make the engine run smoother with upgrade ignition and upgraded starter reduces chances of flooding and battery strain. All well documented online. These would be the very minimum I’d do to help reduce wear and strain on the apex seals.?

[@tnutss]

Can you do a cost break down of your blown rx8?

[@loganthorne7168]

I daily drive my rx8 and would recommend the TurboXS CatBack exhaust for something not to loud but can be when you get on it! Car still pops and bangs with the cat too😁

[@cassuhre7747]

Fun fact all rx8 are amazing 🥰

[@BebeMischa]

Water temp gauge? Maybe a OBD scanner is cheaper? Works wel for me, gives the temp on my Tablet, mounded instead the navi.

[@Snoopi25]

Oil catch can is a must on all series 1 RX-8's

[@brandoncmptrades]

Loved the series man. My first car was a FC RX7 and I miss and loved that car. I plan to own another wankel in the future maybe one of these!

[@ronystevens5496]

This build was awesome I honestly love the Mazda RX series drove one one time it was the best driving experience ever now I'm trying to get my own however you really should do a rx7 rebuild

[@versus4582]

Tell us your impressions after the street port... Is there a noticeable difference compared to a standard port rx8?

[@THEONLYNIKOMATH]

I'd say gut it. Did mine before the winter and i was surprised at the noticeable sound change. Mine was clogged so I had to gut it.

[@Darklazar]

Watching you inspired me to buy an rx8. When I got the car it was having the same issues and did everything you said besides getting a different ecu which I am going to try next.

[@gabriel_1445]

The Radio mine week so I’m looking forward to see

[@blackmount1]

I have a Borla on my RX-8, I cannot stand obnoxious exhausts that drone like mad, and the RX8 is one of the worst cars for that with cheap/loud exhausts. The Borla with a gutted stock midpipe is honestly perfect. It is very rare the drone starts to bother me and it's usually on 3-4 hour drives back from Road America when I'm already exhausted from the heat and noise I endured throughout the day, I strongly recommend it. Otherwise the only thing that stands between stock and the borla for road manners is the Racing Beat Catback

[@hosukjeong519]

I use odbii with torque pro for water temp. But wondering if it's enough

[@adrielaquino521]

Please make a video of how to fix the power steeering!!!! Mine is hard to the left and soft to the right

[@loo_9]

everybody gangster until japanda tuning drops the weekly vid

[@bas1C_tv_]

These are all the mods that I want to do hopefully this year… 🤙 I’m also going to try to make body panels for my car out of carbon fiber, but 3D printing molds and using those to create some good looking panels (I mainly want to do a new front and rear bumper)

[@edwinptown]

Thinking of getting gauges for my rx8. What would I look for? And what range should the water temperature be ?

[@r1yamahamini]

I'm currently reinstalling my Renesis (again) after a tear down... It was actually all good except a oil seal spring fail.. (It gave me a chance to make super tight side seal clearances { 0.0025mm } I will dyno it soon, It made 266KW atw before .... Will see what it does this time...

[@TimothyDanielson]

PS if your planning to do a new head unit. Plan to replace your amp and door speakers (you will need a custom bracket). You can't just replace one piece at a time, like I thought. Its the whole darn thing at once, and that is really really annoying. Home run BOTH + and - Lines straight from the amp to the battery. Nothing in between. Never run your power lines and speaker lines on the same side of the car PS: Make sure to get a head unit like ATATO or better than allows for steering wheel adopter in the future. Good luck!!

[@EvekoShadow]

SOHN adapter?

[@danpersson8916]

"I've got a lot of money... invested in this car." Love the Rx-8, but i'm selling mine to concentrate on my 1970 Corolla :)

[@thedmango235]

What's going on it's been 3 months and no other videos have come out!? Can't wait to see another video on this car!!!!!

[@aquinoaquino8871]

Please do a video if you haven't already on how to take care of your Mazda rx8.

[@jerryglennie5375]

@Japanda Tuning The Rx8 has several body kits that accentuate it's natural body lines and design for decently cheap in fiberglass that can both enhance handling and add minor performances. I'm curious to see which you'd pick. One that stumps me still is a nice spoiler that's not the stock Mazda but still looks like it was there from factory.

[@wdemetrius76]

More videos please. 🙏

[@AutoReaper]

1. lower 2. bodykit 3. polish 4. enjoy as a daily

[@57rotary]

I wish I had the resources to do what you do with rotaries. I just have 1 Rx8. But rotaries are pretty much the same as Porsche engines(German short stroke engines). They need really good fuel pumps and higher capacity psi and cc’s injectors, so they don’t lose power. Have you tried Porsche 911 injectors and high propelling fuel pump like a Silverado or Tundra fuel pump to get off the line. I’ve heard it works really well. Have not tried it myself since I don’t have the funds to do so at this time.

[@57rotary]

May also need a Porsche secondary Porsche 911 fuel pump for top end. Germans know short strokes to a degree. It’s just a matter of knowing what worksthe rotary getting the right parts and it’ll be a Beast.

[@dgmdgm7271]

It Will be interesting what about a compression number after 1500km...If is possible.Thank you.

[@MiChael92617]

You should get a Mazda Cosmo for your next rotary car.

[@miguelneto2695]

Are you going to tune it with Mazdaedit?

[@uzvisheni]

Is the blue RX-8 coming back. What about your Black one? Its been a while, any update is welcome.

[@ismailbeygirci9394]

i think Rmagic wing would look good on it

[@wgbskate31]

Subscribing cause I want to be part of this journey

[@haydenfoster9031]

Plans to mod the black 8? Whats in store for that? Cage seats rew??

[@jansalga7542]

have you ever think about lpg swap? I heard that it´s best mod for saving money, while daily driving it, bcs lpg is a lot cheaper than gas.

[@adamcarson9134]

Does it feel stronger than a stock one with the street port?

[@JapandaTuning]

My only comparison is to my modified black rx8, which is much faster than this blue one, so not sure.

[@cristiangarcia7016]

@@JapandaTuning I don't think you'll be able to notice 9hp gain first-hand, I think 40hp and on is noticeable first hand.

[@cristiangarcia7016]

Otherwise well done.

[@She1lby]

@@JapandaTuning Could you advise ECU tune?

[@erichansen4718]

Autocross it! $50 an event. zero toe front and rear, 1.3 to 1.6 degrees negative camber front and rear. cost:$150 in tools learning how to do it yourself and understanding how tuning adjstments change handling characteristic's.... PRICLESS. Race tire take offs with a tread wear rating of 200 or less (preferably zero). 4 race tires $200 put them on the stock wheels. Bilstein insets with stock springs $500.

[@omarsilva4139]

What’s your wheel and tire combo?

[@ttvshaydy4086]

I just bought a 04 auto rx8 for $400 it has the 13b renesis motor in it... what can I do to mine to get a little more power out of it? Any tips would help a ton. Everyone says I should 13b rew swap it...

[@TheReclaimerRx7]

i want to try a ebay turbo kit on the rx8

[@pirihern9329]

How about routine maintenance?

[@durschfalltv7505]

Fuck i really want an rx-8 too. Man its so expensive to get one running and actually be worth something in a future as well. I will hopefully get one in the summer. Youre channel helps alot.

[@BebeMischa]

A good search let's you find affordable cars in mint condition...

[@durschfalltv7505]

@@BebeMischa i did. I live in germany though. Also i cant afford 10k for a car in good condition. I want to spend max 3k if i dont know what i get even if it seems like best condition. My idea is to get the cheapest shitbox and then go to rotaryrevs and let them make the abused star shine again. Then i would spend 8k which is out of my budget actually right now. But maybe if i get a crappy rx8 (crappy engine) i can drive it for a while until i got the money. Then i could spend the money on it and make it worth something.

[@BebeMischa]

@@durschfalltv7505 I've got my RX8 in the Netherlands with 100 000 km, with a fresh revision of the rotary for 6,5k. A bit cheaper and no hassle...

[@durschfalltv7505]

@@BebeMischa Who made the revision?

[@BebeMischa]

@@durschfalltv7505 Hoebeke in Rilland, the best Dutch rotary specialist.

[@huffdesigner]

Can you do a Cost Breakdown? I have an 04 and I want to rebuild myself.

[@ryanmasterson5426]

I just looked into it for my 05. Full gasket/oring kit with all rotor seals, new rotor housings was already near $3,500 without any labor. It gets pricey but you hate to have to do it twice. Do it right, the 1st time and have no regrets is my hope. Good luck! Rotaries aren't cheap!

[@pirihern9329]

How much spent to get to amazing?

[@justinhesselrode8623]

How’s the TREX engine treating you?

[@paulkulaga6374]

what oil do you use for cold weather?

[@markschaeffer2035]

bhr ignition coils possible mid pipe? love them on my 8 he just released a new version of the coils to. love the content bro!

[@xMorbidArtx]

No bhr.

[@nasiayam1653]

Why you don't post new video?

[@PeterArmour]

Cause college. Summer has started though, so new videos will be coming very soon

[@Juli_42o]

For the recalls? Did the dealership fix them ?

[@abstract1dea]

They did mine Airbags, fuel pump, control arm. All free

[@jorgejorgepeix9442]

A test in the dyno would be very interesting

[@williamwah6066]

Good to get a baseline measurement.

[@jorgito1330]

So when’s the turbo experiment gonna come 😳😳

[@mazdamedia5995]

Rx8’s with a rebuild look down on those without one.

[@oscardanielrendonnaranjo7248]

What about the BRZ?

[@tnutss]

Do a proper head unit install video!!

[@AndrewFerranRcjourneyz]

It's tame

[@goldenrotorracing]

I have a set of coilovers here, you can buy.

[@RX-805]

Let me know if you'd be willing to sell it, I've been looking for one

[@AndrewFerranRcjourneyz]

Dude do a Manzo exhaust

[@Geerod]

Question can a rx8 take a 3rd gen rx7 engine?

[@psychicer5022]

yes but its not cheap

[@abstract1dea]

There's a guy in Miami who does it but it sure isn't cheap. But a duel turbo 400HP is awesome

[@Geerod]

What about the 1st and 2nd gen motors

[@abstract1dea]

This was one of his last videos posted 2 years ago He machined the front mounts for the RX8 to meet the 13B and had a twin turbo manifold. He also added space for the counterweight as they are in different positions kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5jcpmZsbNGVbqs

[@bassmanwell1255]

Big turbo daily😂😂😂

[@BarnsB_23]

No one talks about Oil cooler Thermostat valve mod or no one talks about Ceramic seals vs steal seals apparently I’m hearing steel seals are bad and a scam ????

[@tha_real_dza]

i wanted to buy one today but my fucking salary is 40€ short for a funding. so yea im left with the dream of one day owning one haha

[@durschfalltv7505]

Do you have a fan discord. Maybe open up a Fan discord? Would be fucking great.

[@THEONLYNIKOMATH]

Yes please! I'd love to talk about rx8s in discord lol!

[@MrVulgax]

kit sohn before anything else !

[@MsMilios]

Please place original wheels

[@peterga3658]

where re you

[@a7xrotary]

give it away to me 😂

[@goldenrotorracing]

Lip spoiler