Hello from Ohio

trigby14 · 10-08-2015, 08:38 AM

Hello everyone,

I purchased my first rotary car about 6 months ago and love it! I purchased Mazda RX8 manual 6 speed. It was a great deal so I had to jump on it. All stock for the moment but only time will tell with what happens with it. I have had a love with AutoX for awhile and this car is outstanding in it and handles like a dream. I have much to learn about this new rotary life and always appreciate any help I can get.

Fendamonky · 10-08-2015, 12:16 PM

Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the forum!!

More details on the car? (year, mileage, color, future plans, etc., etc., etc.) If you haven't already done so, I'd start thinking about buying a replacement set of ignition coils. The RX-8 ones are notoriously short-lived and it would help turn a major annoyance into a minor one if you've already got spares on hand ^_^

Pictures, pictures, pictures!! This thread is worthless without pictures!!!

Cheers,

Levi

tweiss3 · 10-08-2015, 01:01 PM

Also, always keep a set of spark plugs on the parts shelf.

Fendamonky · 10-08-2015, 02:30 PM

^ or two, just to be safe...

speedjunkie · 10-09-2015, 01:36 AM

Welcome! Pics or GTFO. LOL jk

trigby14 · 10-09-2015, 01:51 AM

2004 RX8 6 speed manual

Blue exterior and black interior

147,XXX miles. Its a lot but it still has great compression. Women I bought it from didn't know much on the history of the car. She got it from a family member who passed away but she didnt want it so she pretty much gave it away! Had to fight off two other guys as she was signing the title over.

Future plans? not sure but its been to 5 autoX's and a track day so we will see where it goes from here but definitely not going to baby the car.

I did my fair share of research before I bought but am always looking for tips and tricks so thank you guys.

Nutsid · 10-11-2015, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trigby14

2004 RX8 6 speed manual

Blue exterior and black interior

147,XXX miles. Its a lot but it still has great compression. Women I bought it from didn't know much on the history of the car. She got it from a family member who passed away but she didnt want it so she pretty much gave it away! Had to fight off two other guys as she was signing the title over.

Future plans? not sure but its been to 5 autoX's and a track day so we will see where it goes from here but definitely not going to baby the car.

I did my fair share of research before I bought but am always looking for tips and tricks so thank you guys.

Premix, run a 2 stroke adapter kit from Rotary Aviation (or whichever one of your choosing). Keep it lubricated. Keep it lubricated. Keep it lubricated.

That is around how many miles were on mine when I sold it.

Also, don't baby it if you want the engine to last. Baby it if you want everything else to last. It is a fun car. Enjoy it.

Shadowwii · 10-24-2015, 03:00 PM

Hay guys new here and been looking for other rotary enthusiasts

10-08-2015, 08:38 AM	#1
trigby14 The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Parma Hts. Ohio iTrader: (0) Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Hello from Ohio Hello everyone, I purchased my first rotary car about 6 months ago and love it! I purchased Mazda RX8 manual 6 speed. It was a great deal so I had to jump on it. All stock for the moment but only time will tell with what happens with it. I have had a love with AutoX for awhile and this car is outstanding in it and handles like a dream. I have much to learn about this new rotary life and always appreciate any help I can get.

10-08-2015, 01:01 PM	#3
tweiss3 Mazda Lover Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio iTrader: (0) Posts: 319 Rep Power: 15	Also, always keep a set of spark plugs on the parts shelf. __________________ 2004 Mazda6 V6 5-spd - still waiting on money for a motor 1991 Mazda RX7 NA 5-spd - my new DD with 145,000 miles

10-09-2015, 01:36 AM	#5
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (1) Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 19	Welcome! Pics or GTFO. LOL jk

10-24-2015, 03:00 PM	#8
Shadowwii The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2015 iTrader: (0) Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Hay guys new here and been looking for other rotary enthusiasts