To RX-8 or not to RX-8?

[JL1RX7]

I own both NA FC's and series one 8. I would say buy one if you like the FC's. It is a truly upgraded NA FC. Handles better than most anything out there. Decent power for the car. Yes it could always use more but that is a totally other argument. Now the Series two 8 is the better of the two cars. They fixed most of the issues with the reni. Back to three oil injectors, bigger oil filter etc. Redesigned the rear end to make it handle even better. Foam injected frame rails etc. Me I didn't like changes to the interior and the front end that smiles at you. But those are totally subjective.

[Raksj04]

Originally Posted by JL1RX7

I own both NA FC's and series one 8. I would say buy one if you like the FC's. It is a truly upgraded NA FC. Handles better than most anything out there. Decent power for the car. Yes it could always use more but that is a totally other argument. Now the Series two 8 is the better of the two cars. They fixed most of the issues with the reni. Back to three oil injectors, bigger oil filter etc. Redesigned the rear end to make it handle even better. Foam injected frame rails etc. Me I didn't like changes to the interior and the front end that smiles at you. But those are totally subjective.

I wasn't sure what changes mazda made to the S2 RX-8, other then the redline having a progressive system to it, won't rev to 9k untill the car is fully warm.

[JL1RX7]

They are huge. It is almost a totally new engine. I think on rx8club they have all the differences between the two. Other than the frame it is a new car. Even bigger than the changes from S4 to S5.