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#3487 of 3616 Re: VOD Cars podcast has posted a rotary engine special next week [ukjim] by trispec Apr 10, 2007 (4:38 am)
Replying to: ukjim (Apr 09, 2007 4:25 pm) Sorry, I certainly don't know if the car was a real F1. Looked like one though. Anyway, I think the advantage of the rotary in a racing car is simplicity, cost of maintaining it, and the engines compact size.   Clearly the racing V8s offer much more performance, but there's a big price tag. Normal folk probably can't afford to play, but I think anyone could swing a rotary racer for week end tracking.
#3488 of 3616 Mazda Chat Night by pf_flyer HOST Apr 10, 2007 (7:21 am)
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#3489 of 3616 carseat question by tslbmw Apr 25, 2007 (7:27 pm)
Have any of you attempted to put a carseat (front facing) in the back of the RX8? It appears by the naked eye that it would not be a problem, but I wanted to hear that from an owner. Thanks. Replies to this message: trispec (Apr 26, 2007 2:33 am) tslbmw (Apr 26, 2007 5:27 am)
#3490 of 3616 Re: carseat question [tslbmw] by trispec Apr 26, 2007 (2:33 am)
Replying to: tslbmw (Apr 25, 2007 7:27 pm) It's no problem. Even easier to install in the RX-8 than most other four door cars I think. The car seat strap that connects at the top hook will put a little dent in the back seats little head rest bump though. The dent went away after a few days once the seat was removed.   I used one of those styrofoam filled cushions under neither the car seat to prevent dent's and marks on the back seat itself. The styrofoam cushion helped lock in position plus it covered the entire back seat so as to provided a nice barrier to food particles and toy parts from falling down into seats crevises.   The car seat was installed for 9 months, until my son got to 8 years. Replies to this message: tslbmw (Apr 26, 2007 5:27 am)
#3491 of 3616 Re: carseat question [trispec] by tslbmw Apr 26, 2007 (5:27 am)
Replying to: trispec (Apr 26, 2007 2:33 am) Thanks for the info, that's great to hear. The kids won't normally be in my car, but we also want the option. My wife's Element takes care of most of the familial duties.
#3492 of 3616 Next Question by tslbmw Apr 26, 2007 (5:31 am)
My commute to work is about 10 minutes, is that long enough for the car to "warm up." I understand this can be an issue and occassionally cause the car to not restart. Is this still the case with the '07's? Replies to this message: trispec (Apr 26, 2007 7:03 am) tslbmw (Apr 26, 2007 7:31 am)
#3493 of 3616 Re: Next Question [tslbmw] by trispec Apr 26, 2007 (7:03 am)
Replying to: tslbmw (Apr 26, 2007 5:31 am) Watch the water temp. Once the needle is past the second line of the dial at the left, you RX-8 can be shut off no problem. I take a much shorter trip 3 minutes, than you every day and simply watch until the temp passes that second line.   Also, revving to 3000 before shut off is also nice finish to any RX-8 drive, no mater how short. Replies to this message: tslbmw (Apr 26, 2007 7:31 am)
#3494 of 3616 Re: Next Question [trispec] by tslbmw Apr 26, 2007 (7:31 am)
Replying to: trispec (Apr 26, 2007 7:03 am) That sounds easy enough. Thanks for the tips. I believe I'm down to just choosing a color!
#3495 of 3616 ... by plekto Apr 26, 2007 (8:36 am)
Enjoy! I am thinking of one as well. The thing is, it's not an appliance. It's more like a motorcycle. You need to check the oil every week or so, inspect it, let it warm up a bit before driving it hard, rev it a bit before shutting it off - just like your typical motorcycle with carbs.   Once you get into the habit, it's easy(I have had a lot of old cars with carbs so it's no big deal) and you should have zero reliability issues.   Of the colors, the dark grey/anthracite looks the best, IMO. The sunroof is useless, though - it's too far back to even see out of while driving and kills your headroom. Pass. Also pass on the packages - get the limited slip/traction control individually. The low-profile tires and bigger rims don't help nearly as much as just getting better tires for less money. The ride is a little bit softer, too, which is always a good thing in a sportscar.

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