Since when were Rx8's worthless?

Post by **Ammo** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:14 pm

Worthless if you want to compete, I could run one at our days and pretty much any other drift day though

Ted · Post by **Ted** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:25 pm

i would need far more time than i have spare atm to build a rwd prelude (and far more cash than i have too)

Supermarine Blues · Post by **Supermarine Blues** » Fri Apr 19, 2013 12:08 am

People just don't get the Wankel is like a two-stroke; regular rebuilds required.

They can make excellent power. Like a stroker.

The RX-8 is an excellent drive; buy a scrapper & fit new rotor seals!

Supermarine Blues · Post by **Supermarine Blues** » Fri Apr 19, 2013 12:08 am

Or build a four-rotor engine!

secla · Post by **secla** » Fri Apr 19, 2013 1:37 am

rotarys are quite simple beasts compared to your standard inline4 type engine. not alot of parts inside really.
Im not sure why mazda thought it a good idea to release another car with one in though and why so many bought them. Rotarys are renowned for being thirsty drinking oil and needing regular rebuilds, Also most mechanics wont have a clue as there just not common. Hence why the prices have dropped quicker than a hookers knickers

jozefsan · Post by **jozefsan** » Fri Apr 19, 2013 1:47 am

rotaries are wery good engines IF you know how to treat them. simple to rebuild, but parts are bit pricey. too many myths about them.

yes they go wrong but only because owners, i have one for rebuild as seal is gone, but engine have over 120 on clock and its first rebuild.

Post by **Ammo** » Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:57 am

tramroadmotors wrote:i would need far more time than i have spare atm to build a rwd prelude (and far more cash than i have too)

Excuses excuses

Post by **rob quilter** » Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:20 am

RX8's have been cheap for a while now.

Red motegi · Post by **Red motegi** » Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:43 am

Hate to say it but if you want a rwd car isn't it much easier to buy one? Say a 200sx for instance, I'm not trying to be a party pooper

Just after the money spent and work going in it'd be an expensive exercise, and yes rx8,s have plummeted in value and it's largely due to the "spyrograph" (do you remember those?) engines, the tip of the rotor gets worn that requires an engine rebuild to replace, not all cars will suffer from this, a lot is scare mongering by people reading horror stories, the damage occurs by not keeping up servicing and brae-ing the car from cold. The low milers with fmsh should be fine if looked after and serviced correctly, in Japan they are a popular car and big bhp can be achieved if done correctly although that applies more to the rx7.

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:27 am

I persoanlly think an RX8 is worth every penny. Id get one and rebuild it. Just a shame about the Clubbing Eddy 4 door look.