The Performance BARGAIN of the Century!

[@gedd6750]

Nice video, I've had 48 cars, 911's,cayman,ferrari 348, scooby, evo,and my RX 8 is the best handling car I have driven. I agree as well about the cabin,just enough of what you need and nothing you don't.

[@TheSlipAngle]

You get it 🤙 cheers brother 🍻

[@jjb101]

Have you driven an S2000?

[@gedd6750]

@@jjb101 yes I have, it wasn't mine and it was a convertible. Nice car,very revvy with the Vtec but not as chuckable as my RX8. I've also driven my mates 350z, again a convertible, i just found that hard work and heavy (compared to my RX8) and needing some sort of forced induction.

[@rlhotka]

@@gedd6750 I have an NC which is the same chassis and suspension and LOVE IT!

[@hasanmannan134]

have you driven a lotus?

[@darrenlucas2768]

Excellent review my man. As a fellow Rx8 enthusiast,owner I completely get everything you say here. I purchased mine over in the UK six years ago for just £1900 pounds..,.peanuts. Was a mint 228 bhp model.....since had a rebuild and tuning with porting blah blah and when driven how they are meant to be driven it's as fast as you need. I too get a little frustrated about all the crap that people write about them when they don't own one and know zip about them. They are not fragile, they don't drink oil...these are not NSU RO80,S...they are in my view the working man's exotica....something that is not the norm but can be enjoyed on ginger beer money for a champagne experience. I would urge anyone who owns one to hang on to it,it won't be too long before they are recognised. I'm continuing the development work on mine and it has been a car to stop me looking for anything else.....it's a keeper and promised too my son's one day. Love the channel, BRAP BRAP forever dude.

[@TheSlipAngle]

Brap on brother 🤙

[@gedd6750]

Absolutely, one my sons will have my RX8 the other my MX6 .

[@13bfc]

@@gedd6750 MX6!? I had one before I scrapped it for my FC rx7. It had an unfinished KLZE swap in it

[@gedd6750]

@@13bfc from an MX6 ?

[@13bfc]

@@gedd6750 Yea remember the JDM one has the KLZE that made 40 extra horsepower than the one from north America.

[@6gwilliams]

I have owned seven rotary Mazdas since the 70's. One RX3; two RX4; all three generations of RX7, with my first gen RX7 race-modified by Racing Beat with a turbo and ported 13B, cooling, suspension, ignition, exhaust, brakes mods and more; my second gen Turbo II RX7 and my third gen FD RX7 slightly modded; and my 2008 40th Anniversary Edition RX8 bought new in 2008 for about $33K. I easily have over a million rotary miles driven on street and track. My 2008 40th Anniversary Edition RX8 has some performance and reliability mods and is now insured as a Classic Car for $50,000 USD with no depreciation. Nothing drives like these cars, nothing. And I have owned other sports cars from Porsche, and also a modified 2008 Mazdaspeed3 GT. Cheers, thanks, and best to you.

[@versus4582]

I really appreaciate you and your knowledge on cars in general but especially the RX8 since i am too a hardcore Rx8 enthusiast , owner and Time Attack competitor in this car .... I really know first hand the incredible handling capabilities and really hate it when ignorants judge just in regards to power output ... I have beaten cars and cars on the track with double or triple the Horsepwer of the Rx8 !!! That feeling alone to be able to keep up being the underdog is like nothing else !!!!! Keep up the good work .. You really know your car stuff ... ;)

[@TheSlipAngle]

Those who know, know 😉

[@Brads_adventures]

That we do haha

[@FUNKOfilms]

Im just terrified of those apex seals. I see these all the time for about $8,000 with like 70k miles. Any other car and that sounds good. But with this car I have to worry about how it was taken care of and how soon those seals are going to go. I knew someone who bought one like that, and then it lost compression two weeks later. He sold it to someone who wanted to ls swap it.

[@drift400]

You got to get a cheap auction one. One with specifically a broken engine. I’m local to a reputable rotary builder. So that’s what I’d do. Cheap auction rx-8 and the money saved vs just buying used and running I can have a rx-8 with a new rebuilt engine that would last me 100k miles. And be cheaper than normal used purchase.

[@FUNKOfilms]

@@drift400 Can the engine be rebuilt that easily? I mean I get that its a very simple compact design but I was under the impression that once those apex seals go that engine is as good as garbage at that point.

[@brr4328]

Been waiting for some rx8 vids

[@TheSlipAngle]

Yes!

[@Alpha_Marketing_Boss]

Me too

[@Zonewest]

Same!

[@CodeOrangeful]

@@TheSlipAngle hae could you do a parts list for your rx8 i have 3 rx8s and i want to make my rx8 2006 daily i got a new starter because we all the loved the 3 minute key turns

[@dlzchaos588]

Every time I talk about wanting an Rx8 to other people everyone gives me so much crap and I explain to them that it has enough power and a unique engine. I also tell them that the suspension is damn near perfect but no one listens to me. I tell them that they could pickup a rolling shell for cheap and put a different engine in it because the chassis is solid but they still don’t listen. They’re loss I guess. Hopefully when I get enough money I can get one while they’re still cheap because it can only get slept on for so long.

[@sunnohh]

All the motors die, so I think it will be cheap until hey are all finally dead

[@JB-sv5pr]

There super funnn highly recommend traction control off at all times they break loose easily! & Prepare to be at the gas station everyday :) Good luck !!!

[@AlbertoGomezSE3P]

Same thing happened to me with my buddies. My options were between the rx8 and a 350z. They were quick to turn down the rx8 and say nah, don’t get it. But I ended up getting my 2006 Mazda rx8 I have owned it for 3 years now. I got it with 105,000 in late 2017 for $3,400 in great overall condition and now it has 132,000 with a brand new engine at 119,000 in June of 2019. I love this car, I will be driving it til I bleed out. Oh and it’s a 6speed. 🙌🏽

[@JB-sv5pr]

@@AlbertoGomezSE3P nice nice miss my 8 and 7 fucking rotary is fun !

[@funksouljon]

@@AlbertoGomezSE3P , who / where did you get your engine from?

[@thawarf4]

I had one for the better part of 5 years, I did the standard reliability mods. Coils, cat delete, and pre mixing . Best car I have ever owned hands down

[@TheSlipAngle]

Awesome!

[@Makoholic11]

Same man.. Had a 2004 RX8 i got back in 2010 had for about 5 years and i miss it everyday. Never had any issues.

[@NateRist]

Great video and very well said. The only people that speak negatively about the RX-8 are those who have never driven one or simply don't know how to drive. Just putting around town it definitely feels slow, but once you take it on some twisty roads and figure out how easily it eats up corners and that the engine can stay high up in the rev range as long as your heart desires it leaves you always hungry for more and the car and engine feel the exact same way. I will happily continue dailying my 2010 R3 for the foreseeable future because it really is the perfect daily sports car (which is also setup very similarly to yours). I do wish it had the same acceleration as my 1980 SA22C with a large streetport 70s 13B w/S5 rotors making roughly average 6 port renesis power and torque in a 2,300 lbs car and puts bus lengths on either a bone stock RX-8 and a good distance on my own RX-8, but straight line acceleration is where it ends. The RX-8 is just far better is every other aspect.

[@3991melkoun]

Awesome review. Every time I watch something on the gr8 daily it makes me want one so bad

[@TheSlipAngle]

🤗🤗🤗

[@charlesschwab7651]

Get one now. You can get a really clean R3 for 10k or less. They WILL be a collector car at some point. They’ve created the bottom I believe and the price is going to increase soon.

[@weegeesoul]

Beautiful shot at 13:30. I have my 40th Anniversary edition RX8 for about half a year now. 43k kms on it. No mods except some slight ECU tuning. It's not my daily driver, I only take it out for a spin from time to time and I love every second of it.

[@jso726]

I really like how you combine the interesting monologue fresh by inserting sounds/video of the car. Keep it up!

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you! 🤙🤙

[@disgracetodiscuss9410]

Just beautifully designed handling on drifting turns with high accelerations 🤤 This thing gives me the vide at midnight lonely roads in the mountain hills high speed drifting! On that cold breeze.

[@TheSlipAngle]

Truly special!

[@TexasVexes]

What a perfect description and video! Turning my 40th Anniversary into a weekend car. GT trim as well, but getting 13b REW with efr 7670. I can’t wait till it’s done! Big bucks, but an FD chassis alone these days would cost the same as the swap. Thanks Quinn and crew for continued commitment and I hope y’all’s next growth spurt reaches 50k subs and beyond. I do someday want a cherry-black Shinka to DD myself. Keep the Renesis on that one ;).

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you! 🙌

[@infamousrx8960]

ayyyyy fellow 40th owner whats up

[@TexasVexes]

@@infamousrx8960 driving the truck around till the swap is done. Missing the 8! I need flat corners in my life again

[@cliffynjovelyn893]

My God I can't love this video enough! You absolutely nailed every point I feel about the RX8 and then some!

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you!

[@samcohen1625]

Great review, thanks. The car looks great in black. You say it’s under powered but what size engine is it please? I have a 2.3L 2004 and it’s the best car I have had the pleasure of owning. I also use it as a run around. It’s never broken down and hardly uses oil! I was lucky to find a second hand One owner low mileage RX8 and it still only has 38k on the clock. Living in UK is causing it to rust in places, so I might reluctantly sell it for something boring as I am now a grandad! Or keep it as a collectible. Lastly, this car saved my life. I was taking a very sharp blind bend at some speed when I hit several large pot holes. The car bounced around gracefully on all fours, skidded a little and continued on its way. On my return the next day, I saw a multi car accident on that spot.

[@massimilianozeni1848]

damn with those wheels even my grandpa's tractor would look good though

[@TheSlipAngle]

Lol Advan TC4s have that going on for them

[@krishna22021988]

@@TheSlipAngle Hey, I too absolutely love them and would love to see them on my RX8 too. I am just wondering what rim size and Bolt pattern are those? I currently have 225 45 R18 tires on mazda original wheels. Do you have any offset on those wheels?

[@lukegrasso7924]

So happy to see the rx8 back love this car and your content on it

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you! Us too!

[@Kuhlt]

Thanks for posting your RX8 content over the years. Really helped me out when I installed my midpipe/catback and coilovers a year ago. Keep up the great work!

[@TheSlipAngle]

Great to hear!

[@dogi117]

still better that a brz XD Who has not had or driven an rx8 they do not know what I mean!!

[@taylorsaumier7155]

I’ve owned both, I own a 2006 rx8 right now, and I honestly couldn’t tell you which car is better, there’s some things the rx8 does better, there’s some things the brz does better it’s really just personal opinion

[@jimknowles5483]

Curious...what does the "XD" stand for on your BRZ...? Thanks

[@jimknowles5483]

@@taylorsaumier7155 curious what does the "XD" stand for on the BRZ...??

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Are you comparing how slow both of those cars are, or it’s handling? 😆

[@dogi117]

@@JacesOwnWorld everything actually... theres a 15year difference and even rx8 exceeds what could have been a great brz...

[@TheHolyKnight932]

I saw your videos last year about your RX-8 and i can definitely say you had convinced be on buying one. Had a good run and enjoyed the heck out of her for a year until it overheated (assuming a clogged radiator) so I've decided to go all in and rebuild her completely to where she deserves to be and not the rough state the previous owner left her. I've had so much fun driving her (even though I'm a little scared of going fast due to a bad accident a few months prior of my purchase with another car) and can definitely say, she drives so much better than any other sports car I've driven. I've never so stable and planted in a car. Hopefully I can make my 6-port 6-speed manual as good looking and as fun to drive as yours is. Thanks for being my inspiration! (Ps: I still think she looks better than a lot of modern sports cars lol)

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you! Maybe do a little street port while you're in there ;)

[@pasigiri]

I owned a 2004 RX-8 very similarly modded with the exception of a header. I had to get rid of it thanks to new additions to the family back in 2010. Never had to have the engine rebuilt, never had any major issues. AND YOUR VIDEOS ARE BRINGING BACK MY TEARS!!!!!!! At 13:30, dang I miss that dance. \*wipes tears and subscribes\*

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you Keir!

[@gehtdianschasau8372]

You understand this car so well. i let pretty much everybody, who wants to, drive my Rx-8 because it's fun, and fun is supposed to be shared. Most people never get the chance to drive a proper sportscar. Have some sympathy for them and let them have a go, they will be far too scared to go near the limit anyway. i kinda want it a little stiffer, but i'm afraid to change the suspension, because i don't want to ruin the handling. I don't want it to behave differently, i would like it to be the same, but about 10-20% more direct

[@TheSlipAngle]

Ohlins

[@lucasbembo3283]

Love the review man. My first car was the Mazda RX-8. Bought it in 2009 and I still have it to date! Enjoy the car as my daily and the look definately doesn't get old! To be honest, I haven't done any modifications to the car as I love it as it is, but watching your video makes me want to.

[@TheSlipAngle]

Right on!

[@JapandaTuning]

1:18 wow what a shot! Beautiful!

[@TheSlipAngle]

🙌🙌🙌

[@eltoneady7621]

Hi. I just bought an 2004 rx-8 for 1250.00 it has a new starter and new cat. It was hit on the rear bumper and they total it. It has 100,000 miles on it! My first rotary! Your videos are awesome and I appreciate the good and bad! Through your videos I've learned a lot more about the rx-8! Thanks!

[@tylerhackman6832]

You're not the first person I've heard say this. And, as an owner of 2 NC Miatas (which as you know run RX8 everything, essentially), I believe it. Just put some RX8 hubs on my track NC, as they're much larger and bolt right on. Thanks Mazda engineers.

[@TheSlipAngle]

The NC is secretly my favorite Miata 🤫

[@Beezy_Builds]

👀 love the ncs

[@ezpz4659]

@@TheSlipAngle its the only fuckin Miata I fit in and can have room to heel toe. I love my rx8. It has a lot of the same feeling as my old mazdaspeed 6

[@bruceskogen5712]

My when ever there isn't snow on the ground driver lol. 2004 GT rolling on 20 inch Michelin's and Megan racing struts and exhaust. I cannot imagine ever having your drifting skills but the fact that you can crank a perfect square corner at 30mph staying completely in your lane with no slide or tire squeal or excess noise is a real eye-opener for anyone around or in the car but officer was it really stunting LOL. You're definitely right about the power stock with a header was okay. But a rotary specialties CNC Street port and a procharger set to 10 pounds boost makes that square corner completely different and totally stunning 😍 the back end does kick out shifting into 4th at 95mph

[@JoseSalazar-rf5ow]

Love the channel. Makes me proud to be an RX-8 owner. I’m the original owner of a 2005 GT with 36k. I think the engine just got broken in, because it’s running better than ever! Going to peruse more of your videos to see if you have any recs on suspension upgrades. Would like to mimic R3.

[@ve2430]

Have you always pre mixed?

[@Jurban5]

Love my Rx-8! This basically sums up exactly what I fail to articulate to friends/family. The mechanical complexity of the suspension just allows for off the wall handling that is forgiving to the driver.

[@AuX23A]

I snagged a semi-clean non-running 2004 RX8 for $600! Slowly but surely trying to rebuild it and turn it into my daily. I own an FD as well, but I don't let it touch snow... so I can't drive it 6 months out of the year. The RX8's looks definitely grow on you.

[@davidacevedo6477]

very nice in black with the bronze wheels every time i take my rx8 out it puts a smile on my face cant wait to the snow goes away to take it out of the garage .....

[@threadworm437]

Got my first actual car in April, white Series 2 2009 RX-8 GT, fully loaded. Bought it with 76,000 miles. Months later i am still absolutely in love and cant get the grin off my face when I drive

[@carlosbonilla1637]

This is exactly how I felt about my RX8... one of the best suspensions on any car below $50k... it was direct and felt great both at the track and on the street

[@TheSlipAngle]

Agreed!

[@petshark2758]

Amazing content as always guys! Makes me miss my 8 thats going over full bodywork restautation due to rust even more, but she will be back and better than ever in few weeks! :D

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you!

[@gedd6750]

Mine is going through the same ,all the wings, boot lid ,sills,and the cross piece between the front wings by the radiator. Then a full respray in winning blue. Definitely going to underseal every nook and cranny once it's completed. I also need new sub frames.

[@reifukaiyukikaze]

The rx-8 is just unique. Been owning a blue one since 2012. I love it.

[@papatorr3669]

11:24-11:50 Sums up why I own an RX8. But even better, you summed up why I drive sports cars on twisty roads, I'm looking for the perfect dance partner. That's the very analogy I use when explaining why one guy chooses a Corvette, while another chooses a Miata!

[@infamousrx8960]

I love it please keep up the great content. I personally own a 2008 40th which is basically a shinka with s2 wheels and Bilstein struts. I also love that your car has the color matched exterior package. I cant wait to fix the rear suspension (blown struts going Fortune Auto w/ swift springs) on my rx8 and get it ripping again. Oh and also if your looking for some more things to do RX8 content about I would suggest an Gauge pod install/ fan relay switch. The rx8 creates a lot of heat and the oem temp gauge in the car doesn't move off center until 235 enough to kill your motor (trust me I learned the hard way). Keep up the good work

[@TheSlipAngle]

I almost bought a 40 AE first but the deal fell through!

[@daltonhale3002]

Thank you for this. I got a 99 miata as well and an rx8 is the next daily I’m getting.

[@TheSlipAngle]

A perfect combo 🤙

[@darkmask441]

dude, those wheels and the front lip make it look like a beast, looks like it handles amazing, wish you could tune mine. keep it up

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thanks! 👍

[@pleasantacreshomestead1037]

I have two 05 GT RX8s and I absolutely love them. One is factory and the other is modified and stripped out. You absolutely spot on when you say the RX8 is a perfect dance partner.

[@TheSlipAngle]

🍻🍻🍻

[@navamaras8816]

Hey Quinn, how would you compare the RX8 to the NC Miata? Which would you prefer to do an all out build on, and why?

[@TheSlipAngle]

They developed the NCs suspension off the RX8s. The NC3 is secretly my favorite Miata and I would get one if ever going to build another lightweight low hp car. If one or the other, I'd keep the RX8. One day this car will get a boosted 20b. The chassis could easily handle 500 whp.

[@AlumarsX]

@@TheSlipAngle You'd rather have an NC3 over an ND2? I love the ND2, but it's really hard to justify $25k+ on one so now I'm looking for options in a lower bracket.

[@TheSlipAngle]

@@AlumarsX 100% NC is a smaller RX8. ND2 has cheaper suspension and is too cramped for my liking.

[@crate2819]

@@TheSlipAngle Doesn't the ND miata have multiilink suspension in rear? What did they cheap out on suspension wise vs the NC?

[@-NOGOODRACING-]

I drive the SH!T out of my RX8 on track day, the engine revs to 10k rpm all day long, yet it still sounds the same. While other piston engines will sound awkward after a few hot laps. The handling is awesome, some what raw, minimal buffer zone, and very direct steering sensitivity, and you can turn the car by the throttle. Great car to learn and honing track driving skill, not straight line punching of the gas pedal. The RX8 really should have been equipped with an updated, high compression Naturally Aspirated 20B.

[@rx4mandude]

Just imagine a 330 Hp + NA 20B in this chassis!!!

[@-NOGOODRACING-]

@@rx4mandude Yes Sir! I’ve been dreaming it for a long time. And I plan to start this project in the next few month.

[@TheSlipAngle]

It would have been a perfect car with a 20b

[@-NOGOODRACING-]

@@TheSlipAngle That's absolutely right. 20B Naturally Aspirated, I don't really need a turbo for track. Even a 3 rotor rotary engine with 13B-MSP (20B-MSP) housing and plates combination would be enough power and good logevity. Rotary engines loves to REV!

[@walthermejicanos8403]

@min 13:30 that handling!👏 Mazda was really into the Zoom-Zoom when they Thought about The Rx8! I own a Velocity Red Mica! Still a Project and its so unique! Everything about this car is just great! The design! The curves, the sound of the Wankel reaching the 10K RPMs! The pops and bangs after every shift, the big smile you put when you hear that unburned fuel going out of your exhaust producing those fire balls! The looks you get from every car enthusiast, those people asking you at the stop light to rev it Up just to hear the magic of the rotary engine! Even people giving you the looks and hating because they never owned one, and the only thing they know from the Internet is to mention " the apex seals" when they obviously don't have any other thing to say about the 8 ! In other words, The Mazda RX8 is a unique and different car from any other! Thats what makes it great!! Since when being different from other cars was bad right? !! You fall in LOVE with it after you understand it! It is what it is by design!! Not to mention, the prices are going to increase in the near future! excellent review!!👌👏

[@TheSlipAngle]

Agreed! Thank you!

[@716tg3]

“ when the mood happens , I can asshole the car if I wanted “ 😂 YES!! 👌🏽

[@TheSlipAngle]

Hellls YES! lol

[@jimmygarcia8409]

This is awesome! Your Mazda rx 8 is inspirational! I own a 2007 in black. 125,000 miles on original motor. Cooling and ignition mods saved its life. Still running today!

[@TheSlipAngle]

That's awesome to hear! What did you do for reliability mods so others can see?

[@davehoffman515]

I picked up an RX-8 yesterday with under 40k miles and it's so fun. It's my first manual but it's been incredibly easy to learn with. I'm excited to get more drive time with it.

[@TheSlipAngle]

Congrats!

[@JA-ts3fx]

I've got an RX8 in my garage, sitting for 12 months, this video has inspired me to get off my ass and get it back on the road! Managed to pick up a genuine plastic Mazdaspeed bumper too, yours is so nice. Thanks for the vid.

[@TheSlipAngle]

I'm jealous! That's my favorite front end for these 😅

[@bleeneo101]

It really is beautiful. You inspire me to make mine as beautiful as yours. I just put a brand new motor in last year that has less than 10,000 miles on it. Yours is really exceptional so it gives me the fire to make the best of mine.

[@TBIRD0625]

04 RX8 owner here, I daily mine year round in canada and absolutely love this car! I feel the exact same way as you though, the only thing it needs, for me was like 150hp more and it would be the perfect car. Can't wait to get some coilovers on mine as see how that changes things, mine is certainly a loud one with an Agency Power catless exhaust which makes the drive so much fun. And the deals are crazy, I got a previously never winter driven, ceramic coated, 69,000km RX8 for $8000 taxes in! Had it for over a year now and doing all the maintenance things and driving it correctly and I've had zero issues so far. Such an underrated car.

[@TheSlipAngle]

That's great to hear man!

[@TBIRD0625]

@@TheSlipAngle it's crazy how much people don't understand this car. Like I've done some supercar drives and driven bmw i8s, Mercedes Amg gts, Nissan gtr, Ferrari 458, 911 turbo, audi r8 and a huracan performante and it doesn't feel like a disappointment getting back into the rx8 after. It's made me such a big fan of mazda and rotaries that at age 28 I plan on keeping this car running for the rest of my life, it's just that much fun and useable.

[@solpower2747]

Check out mazda speed package. Changed to gas shocks it handles better. However, after 5 years it lost its tare and did not age well for road driving. It began slipping in rain till I changed to kybs.

[@jhonnyboy9668]

This video made me love my 2008 rx8 40th anniversary even more I brought mine the same year you brought your 2006 and for the same price lol wow!!! mine had 50,000 miles on it though. It isn't a single day that my rx8 doesn't place a smile on my face the driving is just so damn pure!!!! Great Video man!!!

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you!

[@charlesschwab7651]

Hey! Stopppppp. People don’t need to know how good these cars are. I’m on the hunt for a second R3 so I can build one as a track car and keep my current one as a daily. They are suuuuch wonderful cars to drive. I’ve been preaching it for ages. The series 2 has really great improvements over the series 1. The only thing that sucks is you can’t divert the oil metering to a secondary reservoir like the Sohn adapter does. They significantly increased the over all oil metering in the series 2 to combat the reliability issues with the series 1. Of you run some protek R fuel lubricant as well you’re sitting pretty.

[@3toedSloth75]

The SOHN isn't premix... premixing is when oil is added to the gas and injected through the fuel system. SOHN is more a clean oil adapter for the OMP (which still exists on the car).

[@joshelliott9868]

A lot of people make this mistake I noticed. He also thinks that replacing the stock cold air intake with an aftermarket one will gain power, lol.

[@louKushh]

such a great video, love the content this channel puts out. even watched 2 ads 💪🏾💪🏾

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you! 🙏🙌

[@DrewDoesWhatever]

I will attest to the side impact safety! I was in mine about two years ago and got impacted at around 50mph. The car did go up in flames, BUT I was able to get pulled from the car before it did and I walked away with a bad concussion and scapes from the glass shooting me from the side. I LOVED this car when I drove it. I had just decatted it so I was immensely sad when I could no longer drive it. It was cheap fun at $3700

[@rearsightapex]

Your videos are part of why I bought AND still have an RX8.

[@mayssm]

Loved my RX8. Looked like Batman, decently fast, and it could handle like crazy. Inside was very nice. Hated the gas mileage and lack of torque, putting oil in it every two weeks, and the fact it would go dead if I didn't drive it once a week.

[@rustynail6363]

Ran my old RX8 for like 6 years, superb daily, sufered the dreaded 60k mile failure, basicaly gave it away, jumped into my new (second hand) clk 320 rag top (just for a change of pace) first thing I thought half a mile down the road was, God I miss my RX8 :( My regret is I didn't have the time, money or somewhere to do what was needed to sort it, would have another one though at the drop of a hat. Very underated car!

[@fireonmytarget8937]

Question for you: I see a lot of people rag on using an aftermarket steering wheel. Sometimes its about dropping the air bag, sometimes people say don't do it with stock seat belts. What do you think? I see you have an aftermarket wheel on some (all?) of your cars. I have one on my NB too, with stock seats and belts.

[@TheSlipAngle]

The seat belts are supposed to have a little give so your face hits the airbag and that's why people complain about doing it. Everything has risk associated with it. Some of my cars never had airbags or only had a driver's side. I also ride motorcycles so if given the option, I'd rather have a crash in my airbagless RX-8 that actually crash tests really well than crash in say my FD or on one of my motorcycles.

[@amodioelia3429]

Great videos. I recently bought a 2006 Shinka 35k miles for the second time. I bought new in 06 traded it in 11 and found the exact car (vin) up for sale and had to have it again. I’ve not done any mods but have changed plugs, coils, wires, coolant flush, filters and small stuff myself. Want to put a sohn kit after watching your videos but can’t find it anywhere in stock and also a body kit as your car looks amazing.

[@TheSlipAngle]

Awesome. I don't know if the guy is still making them. His website is still up though.

[@Chris-fs9jm]

Hey my friend, did you change anything other than the steering wheel? I once had an Rx-8 that was always numb around the 0 position of the steering. This is probably the case with all Rx-8s. Is there a way to fix it?

[@Billygoat_27]

It’s amazing how 20 extra horsepower and a flash tune can make a car feel completely different

[@TheSlipAngle]

She moves good compared to a stock car now

[@zachfisher8393]

I love mazdas too. I have an rx8, ive had a 6...626 made me fall in love. I want a mx5 next

[@MrRotaryrockets]

Quinn when the Rx8 engine gets tired Try your Rx8 with the FD 13B Engine and Trans.. I just finished building my Third one ..that's the Engine the car deserves...absolutely amazing Transformation..

[@TheSlipAngle]

I'd probably do a 20b to help the porkier weight of the 8 compared to the FD

[@lunarshteve]

Just picked up my first RX8 after owning Hondas my whole life, completely blown away by the handing and overall feel of the car, beats all the older type r's i have had hands down, so much car for the money.

[@brianrobinson9979]

I just bought a 2005 RX-8 and it's having an idling issue once it gets warmed up. The previous owner replaced a few parts including the battery which I have seen could be the issue because the ECU basically forgets how to properly fuel the vehicle. But the scenario is that once the motor is warmed up the idle gets rougher and rougher until it cant sustain the idle and it cuts out. Does this sound like something that you hear regularly happening and how would you go about fixing the issue? It drives alright for the most part except that the throttle has a little bit of a laggy response but I'm guessing that would also be a linked issue with the current state of the idle. But other than that she purrs... Ideas on what needs to be done/fixed?

[@nickhendo3960]

13:29 all you need to know

[@Dollsofgod]

I think these are the new FC RX-7 in terms of market. I've owned a miata, 3 FC and a RX-8, also I'm the same age, 35. Back in 2000 you could pick up a Turbo FC for around 3-4k but as I look for parts for my project FC I see them less and less on sites like craigslist and they are going for more and more. Now I see th RX-8 in the same market spot I use to see the FC so these are really a deal to pick up now if you plan on a long term car to invest in.

[@TheSlipAngle]

Agreed! The pricing is only going to go up from here.

[@MsMilios]

Exactly

[@bluemustang9226]

Which coolant cap you use? I have a problem with the overflow of this coolant reservoir

[@wesley0a]

You have a problem with overflow on the Bennett Built reservoir? His cap looks stock. I use a stock cap too and used a long vacuum line for the overflow hose to down just behind the little battery and ecu air scoops, so the coolant drips onto the undertray.

[@bluemustang9226]

@@wesley0a every time I drive it it loses 5-10ml of coolant, they had the same problem last year and as I see they changed the cap

[@wesley0a]

@@bluemustang9226 I've had issues with leaking on mine near the sensor. I tried lots of jb weld around it, different sensors, fresh tape, and even switched to a brass plug and can't stop the leaking. I might end up going back to plastic if I can't solve it in the spring.

[@bluemustang9226]

@@wesley0a it has a lot of problems and the bennetbuild company it self doesnt even respond to my emails to help me. @The Slip Angle help me please

[@TheSlipAngle]

I have issues with mine too. I tried a different cap recently but I still seem to have issues. I too am considering just going back to an OEM unit.

[@davidmccaughan2710]

Gosh darn good review! Another awesome video from the Slip Angle crew.

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you David!

[@SinfidelityMusic]

100% agreed. Best handling car I have driven. Power used to be an issue, but now, 20b Turbo has fixed that. 😀

[@TheSlipAngle]

Jealous! That's the long term plan ;)

[@SinfidelityMusic]

@@TheSlipAngle kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4C5YWyhrK6Uf8U

[@thenet9537]

Took the words right out of my mouth Quinn. I have two 04's now and spent only $3600 for one with 52k and only $2000 for one with a bad omp and 80k. Fixed it no problem. Both in great shape. What's only better than one RX-8 is two. Performance bargain at its finest. Respect the Mazda/Honda love. I'd like to see an Integra at garage Quinn in the future. You'd enjoy that around a track as well...

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you! I can't do FWD lol

[@ICircosta]

THIS is a proper Rx8 video. Thank you! I LOVE my Rx8 and plan on owning it for a very very long time.

[@TheSlipAngle]

🙌🙌🙌

[@amaolud78]

This is the best looking rx8 I've seen to this day. I have a 04, same color, fully loaded, all stock. I also have a black bmw 650i convertible that looks just like the one in the background, or is that a z4? These cars look much better though. Nice video, two thumbs up.

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you! Z4 M Coupe ;)

[@Rockit181]

The RX-8 was the first sportscar I ever drove and I was amazed by it, but I haven't driven one since (2004). You're making me really want to re-visit the RX-8

[@TheSlipAngle]

Dooo iiit!

[@sdlausen1]

I know it won't add much function since it's already a light car with low power but... a big brake kit (13:04) on this thing would just be drool worthy!

[@TheSlipAngle]

Stock calipers and rotors are pretty big already, just not as pretty as monoblock calipers.

[@errolbrinkman2721]

Had my RX-8 for 5 years now. Slowly becoming my first track car with the Tein Monosport coilovers. Front-end is so eager to turn in and the suspension as you say just takes each bump in the road with extreme confidence. Absolutely love it to bits, just wish it had the RX-7 motor for a bit more goo.

[@TheSlipAngle]

I didnt know Tein makes monosports for these now. The Flex Z are junk

[@errolbrinkman2721]

@@TheSlipAngle They are pretty good. Spring rate is 10kgmm front and 7kgmm rear. I am unsure of the Ohlin spring rates, but I will say these are substantially stiffer than the flex Z. Not too stiff on our UK country roads. I would recommend them if you want to stay with Tein but go for the added stiffness. I have recently contacted Tein about increasing the spring rates further (14kg and 12kg). They replied by saying they do not have a spring rate limit and that I could purchase separate Tein springs for a stiffer feel on track.

[@rx4mandude]

Great informative vid guys! Love my RX8 6 port. Even in the last year Here in Oz they have somewhat started to become collectable and in demand pushing prices up...

[@TheSlipAngle]

Very cool!

[@claytonsommerer]

I traded my rx8 for a Miata 93LE and I kinda wish I kept the rx8 it had a catless midpipe, headers, Intake and LS1 ignition coils, and coilovers, she ripped. The most neutrally balanced car I’ve ever driven next to the 93LE Miata with factory bilsteins and tuned springs. I was considering selling my current daily (LS400) and buying another rx8 and k swapping it or rebuilding and porting the rotary. Great video

[@shaneduncan2996]

If there was an engine swap kit availble that didn't cost 2x-3x the cost of buying a blown up rx8 they would really start rising in price! As soon as someone figures that out these will be all be on the race track. You hit the nail on the head with this video Quinn. I wish my commute was shorter so I could justify getting another one of these.

[@danacook9615]

I have an '04 in yellow and it has been a flawless absolute joy to drive and own. I put some mild Koni's on and a set of Firestone 500's and it just eats mile after mile. I keep thinking about selling it but there's nothing out there that feels like this anywhere near the money. I could put a 20B in it and still have plenty left over instead of getting a Cayman or an Evora.

[@DanMarcelino]

i'll be boosting my ported renesis soon.. will post videos etc. when done right, the renny can make a good amount of power and still last

[@TheSlipAngle]

Are you building your own kit or running an OTS one?

[@DanMarcelino]

@@TheSlipAngle building my own

[@jonccwong]

million dollar question: RX8 vs FD both stock, which one handles better would you say? As an FC and FD owner myself I appreciate the positive things you say about the RX8. get more people hooked on rotaries!

[@TheSlipAngle]

RX-8 for sure!

[@tnutss]

Would you consider doing apex seals with a softer metal from power seals to prevent catastrophic failure upon detonation?

[@TheSlipAngle]

I think it's more important to have good tuning that prevents detonation all together

[@jasonmarten6959]

such a cool channel...all the cars and the knowledge..hard to find these days on a yt channel that isn't "big"

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you Jason! We try lol

[@aj_art8058]

I got mine for £2450. Rust free and in perfect condition. Bought it at 43k miles. The dealer thought it was problematic because it had the weak starter- they never bothered to compression test it. It ended up having 8s and high 7s on both rotors. 4 years later at 87k miles its still running great. I've only ever had to swap out that starter and then a front 02 sensor. Least problematic car I've ever owned. Its been my daily the whole time.

[@MrMillander]

I’d be interested to know what the compression is after those miles? Same here other than no starter issue and I’ve only just done 53k miles..Hard miles. Lovely cars.

[@fcs3ren]

Am definitely looking into one of these but not sure if to just buy with bad motor and start fresh I have a turboII and restoring a 85 fb I daily a G35(V35)6MT but really looking at these loved the end I always gotta explain the oil lubrication to my friends always and to point out its by design not by failure

[@TheSlipAngle]

I feel the pain ;)

[@tobythomas5079]

Have you made any changes to the coilovers since the on track review? You mentioned some issues with suspension stroke bottoming out with the tein flex-z's

[@sirhc221]

have 117,555 miles on my RX8...saving up the money now to get work on the engine and all the other things that need fixing lol I see your car and I'm like o_O I wish mine looked that nice. Everyone says I should get a new car, but they don't realize what's it like to drive this thing. I want to fix this thing up and reward it for the pleasure its given me over those long miles!

[@TheSlipAngle]

Keep thr rotary!

[@arrivendrive6831]

Funny how when you do your reviews they are exactly my same thoughts. I love my brother in laws rx8. I went with him when he bought it new. I thought it was a decent looking car but not as beautiful as my Fd. When I drove it there was nothing but smiles on my face. I could not beleive how it rode so well but still handled so well. So easy to balance in the corners. The transmission shifts so well also. I want that transmission in my Fd but I know it wont hold the torque so I wont do the swap. I think I may swap a rx8 starter into my Fd though.

[@TheSlipAngle]

I totally agree! Is there an easy way to adapt the transmission to an FD? I might entertain that for the 20b FD.

[@arrivendrive6831]

I am not sure how easy it is but it has been done on a 20b na. There is a yellow PP fd na 20b rolling around youtube. Turbo 20b will destroy the transmission.

[@KbaltRX]

Hello Quinn! Another very nice and informative video for the RX-8. I totally agree with you, it has perfect suspension and overall handling feel and capabilities. Moreover, it has also perfect steering feel, shifter and driving position. The RX-8 for me is a playstation on wheels. I bought mine back in 2006 and after 14 years of ownership, everything runs 100% perfect and I enjoy it every time that I am behind the wheel. I also believe that it is a very good looking car and that it is aging nicely. Even in 2020 it can make heads turn here in Greece, as RX-8's are well beloved cars and they are appreciated more nowadays for all the reasons that you have mentioned. Modern cars are full of technology yes, but they are lacking in terms of personality, fun factor and driver involvement. The RX-8 is an old school car that has these 3 virtues. Yes, it has its fair share of quirks as you have mentioned, but as you already know if maintained properly by an owner that knows about rotary engines, then everything is ok without any nasty suprises. I enjoyed this presentation and in the future please make more RX-8 videos. Keep up the good work!

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you! That is awesome to hear! How many miles are on your 8 now and what modifications have you done?

[@KbaltRX]

@@TheSlipAngle My RX-8 has 43k miles and no major mods so far. The only mod that I have done is to replace the 2 exhaust tips that were originally way to small for this car, to bigger ones (the stock 2,4 inches to 3,6 new ones). Moreover, some factory optional extras that I have installed during the past years, the illuminated gear knob, fender strakes and rotary crest under the front bumper.

[@nikitastritsaris]

Well my friend, I fell the same way as u do. I bought my red RoXy (192, 2006 model) last year 118.000 km, all mama, for 2.500 euros, I did myself a few things for maintanance, nothing more than the usual things and it rides smoooothly... fuel consumption 10.26 L/100km (national road) almost same as my hyundai accent 2004 I had before, but.... the feeling is way more addictive than most of the cars I 've driven. As you said, this car is aging good.....

[@TheSlipAngle]

Right on!

[@Rotard-mb5ys]

I used to sell a lot of those Mazdaspeed strut bars when I worked at Mazmart. Maaaaaan that is one BEAUTIFUL component!!!!! All that I sold, I NEVER seen one with a defect. All were 10/10 BEAUTIFUL

[@TheSlipAngle]

It's the only car I put a strut bar on because of how beautiful it's made lol

[@jackthayer904]

What suspension combo are you running? I’m looking into a spring shock combos, thinking s-tech’s, and likely koni shocks. Any advice you may have is welcome! I enjoy the cars handling of rough roads stock however the roads near me are either in decent condition or too rough to drive spirited.

[@TheSlipAngle]

Tein Flex Z but the spring rates are too soft for the weight of the RX-8. I want to get rid of them and probably go to Ohlins.

[@printedprops8730]

I have an NC MX5, witch is essentially an RX8 suspension but lighter weight. I wonder how similar the handling is?

[@inmermarroquin8860]

I love the RX8, as a kid I always wanted to own one and now it’s my second year owning a RX8, it’s sad that ain’t driving it because I have to change the engine but soon I’ll be smiling while I drive my RX8❤️

[@chipattack912]

Great video. Do you believe in pre-mixing the oil? Any other engine maintenance tips?

[@TheSlipAngle]

Yes we do

[@juanga69]

Great video! Perfect explanation of the car characteristics.

[@TheSlipAngle]

Thank you! 🤙

[@ianmaloney7188]

What is the body kit on this car? Do they come like that stock in the US??

[@jimmerriman6920]

Excellent review! In an effort to bump HP, is there enough room for a triple rotor? Would the rest of the drivetrain handle another bump in HP?

[@Tom-mk7iq]

Theres enough room for a 26b if wanted. as a street car with a 20b id say gearbox and diff would be as capable as an old Rx7 fd box would be.