Track Battle | NC MX-5 vs RX-8

[@explosiveswine7354]

That slide at 2:28 was badass, looks like it even closed the gap a bit

[@delta_motorsports]

Awesome driving! Good to see you're battling Luke. Hopefully you get that roll bar and compete next year!

[@nogokart]

We'll see how things go but yeah that would be fun

[@Fri8K]

Awesome video, I own both RX8 & NC and it's so cool to these 2 head to head. I would say the RX8s handling and additional power is superior, but the reliability and maintenance are a bit extreme on the rx8

[@nogokart]

I'd like to try one on track. Longer wheel base should make it more stable. Such a unique engine too.

[@Fri8K]

@NoGoKart it is a lot more confidence inspiring, the longer wheel base is a lot more stable, the miata is a bit more go cart like and definitely easier to spin out if you don't have enough experience

[@johnnystevens3587]

this looks like cayuga?

[@YohIB]

Great video. Stay up!

[@xiiimotorsports]

Awesome video, that was the last day that rotary ran. It was low on power for a while and the rear rotor failed. K swap on the way!

[@nogokart]

Sad to hear. That rotary sounded great! Nice! Going NA or Turbo?

[@kugelblitz1557]

Why not just replace the seals?

[@xiiimotorsports]

@@kugelblitz1557 shit motor

[@CrimsonEclipse5]

@@kugelblitz1557 probably chewed the housing if it failed when running as opposed to simply running out of compression and not starting anymore. Could also have already been rebuilt once or twice.

[@kugelblitz1557]

@@CrimsonEclipse5 true, sad to see a rotary go though. I'd almost be tempted to buy it and try to save it but I can't afford the time to do it.

[@MotoMischiefs]

As an previous GEN2 RX7 owner, I would love to have aroatary again, too bad there is litterall hardly any support for these anymore.

[@Toxofox]

Depends in which country you live in. I'm in England and there are a fair few rotary specialists across the country (I've dealt with 5 of them). There are a few specialists in the US (I've dealt with 2 of them). And as far as I know, one in Germany (also dealth with them).

[@MotoMischiefs]

@@Toxofox not in the USA unfortunately.

[@Toxofox]

@@MotoMischiefs Banzai Racing, Pettit Racing and Black Halo Racing are all based in the US. They offer Rotary Engine rebuild services and manufacture and sell performance parts. Mazmart and Mazdatrix sell Mazda parts including parts for Rx7 and RX8. They're based in the US, too. I'm sure they are plenty of other ones.

[@CarlosGonzalez-vi9qv]

​@@MotoMischiefsCali has Lucky 7 Racing and Mazdatrix

[@Zabarocky]

@@Toxofox Hey, was wondering if you could name those uk rotary specialists you've dealt with, as well as your thoughts on each regarding quality of service and price etc. thanks in advance.

[@2910mack]

awesome dogfight

[@colin_g]

Made me miss my Rx8! What a fun car