Talk:Mazda RX-8

message: a modified RX-8 with a non-standard body kit. Would it not be better to have an image of a standard production model? I could supply a picture of a standard UK car if required. Rob
:Rob,
:I had meant to change out this image before, but haven't had the chance (will do so in a moment, though).  If you have some good RX-8 (or other) photographs, I'd like to encourage you to get an account and upload them to the Wikimedia commons.  Anything uploaded at the Commons is immediately available at all Wikimedia projects (such as the English and other-language Wikipedias) and saves us a lot of work.  There is an RX-8 page at the commons.  Because the Wikies are free projects, we encourage you to upload photographs that are released under a free license, such as the Gnu Free Documentation License (GFDL).
:Thanks, and happy editing! --Milkmandan 19:40, 2005 Apr 21 (UTC)
I have now registered and will upload a photo/photos when I have the chance. Thanks. Umop ap!sdn 20:29, 21 Apr 2005 (UTC)
thread_title: The image on this page shows 

message: Now that there is multiple generations of the car, I think it would be a good idea to organize it the same way all other cars with multiple generations are organized. A separate section for each generation, with it's own picture and data sheet in the right-hand column. It looks good and reads very well in other articles, and I think this article would benefit from such a rearrangement. Agree/Disagree? EznorbYar (talk) 09:22, 13 July 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: If you're talking about the 2009+ RX-8s as a second generation I'd have to disagree.  It is the exact same platform/chassis as the previous year models with just cosmetic changes and a few mechanical tweaks.  It is akin to the Series 4 to Series 5 as seen on the 2nd generation FC RX-7.  Whether the series designations for the RX-7 came from official Mazda documentation or were created by enthusiasts I have no idea.  The point is that the 2009+ RX-8 is not a large enough change to warrant the dubbing of a 2nd generation as it is a mid-generation refresh.--Dinnercoat (talk) 17:27, 24 September 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Standardization?

message: I remember seeing an article where *at the time* the RX-8 was the only car to recive a 5 out of 5 on the governments new Flip Rating scale... with Pickups being at the bottom of the scale... I donno if the fact is true now, but I know it is was the first car to recive the 5 out of 5 and may possibly still be the only one. Should be added somewhere...--Azslande 05:21, 17 June 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Flip Rating? 

message: Why was the info about Mazda's buyback removed? This is a significant piece of information about this vehicle.
Also, the horsepower listed in this article is overrated and should be corrected to what Mazda is now reporting. At the very least, both figures should be shown.
:agreed, what needs to happen is have a note or mention or something if not totally seperated USDM models from the rest of the world.81.241.215.24 (talk) 20:35, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  HP and Buy Back 

message: In Sony PS2's GT4, the RX-8 Type S (Japan-spec) is advertised as 250 PS when you are shopping for a new car, but after you buy it, the power figure becomes 284 or 285 PS... any thoughts on this? Gran Turismo shows the real power (rather than advertised) of some Japanese cars, for example, the Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) is advertised to have an understated 280 PS but in actuality it has 332 PS. --24.125.38.214 23:46, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  285 PS in Gran Turismo 4 

message: "Need for speed underground 2" and "Need for speed: Most Wanted" have the mazda rx8 as a drivable car, the games should be added to the apperances in popular video games list
I'm not sure if nfs underground 1 had it as drivable.
http://www.nfsunlimited.net/mostwanted/carlist/
http://www.nfsunlimited.net/underground2/carlist/
:After double-checking car list FAQs and my own laboured save file, I'm sure that there's no RX-8 race car in GT3. I removed that and tidied up the section a little (I hope). 88.105.79.123 14:00, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Yeah, I should have seen that one coming. No objections here 88.105.67.26 21:27, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Other video games featuring the rx8 

message: The listed EPA estimates for this car are similar to cars such as the S2000, 350Z, and Subaru Impreza WRX (and STI).  Unless there is evidence provided that this fuel economy is overstated, I will remove the passage describing the car's fuel consumption as "similar to a small block V8" and mention that it consumes fuel, just like any car, and that it's fuel consumption is easily comparable to many sports cars.71.235.66.254 21:12, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: heh, The MPG concerns for the RENESIS are legitimate and understood.  In proper condition it performs as advertised.  But the factory ignition coils(when new) frequently exhibit misfiring at high rpm and degrade very quickly.  As mentioned in other sections, the ECU mapping from the factory is pig rich - I am looking at the '06 M/T OE mapping right now and there are areas where the target AFR is in the low 9's!!!  The spark plugs degrade quickly from peak performance.  And the catalytic converter commonly clogs, slowly destroying the motor along with your power/MPG/etc.  I have 65K miles on mine - swapped OE coils for GM Yukon based coils, got rid of the catalytic converter, and do not use OE ECU tuning.  I see 27mpg HWY with ease.  But in my experiences knowing owners who are not enthusiasts and those that are, the average owner gets 16mpg mixed driving.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.241.215.24 (talk) 20:20, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Fuel Economy 

message: considering the rx-8 is sold in OTHER markets NOT just the usa. the usa-centric figures do not coform to the iso standards considering this is a worldwide site the weight figures should be in KG NOT lbs
It is a "world car" as you say. However, articles should strive to be as complete as possible, thus the best solution would be to include both metric and imperial units. This goes for all figures, not just weight specifically. Since the wider world market more generally uses metric, these figures should be stated first, with imperial in brackets. Zunaid©Please rate me at Editor Review! 12:40, 29 November 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: weight in kg not lbs 

message: I edited the PZ section slightly, its available in two colours and the price was wrong. 81.179.153.196 04:41, 9 December 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: PZ

message: Removed reference to fiberglass panels.  From the factory, the Rx-8 has no such thing.  Steel body, save for the aft doors and hood (bonnet).
:and the bumpers, they are Metton81.241.215.24 (talk) 20:35, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: A small example is a magnesium cored steering wheel81.241.215.24 (talk) 20:36, 28 August 2010 (UTC)

text: My Shinka certainly has the badges..  The car has no traditional B-pillar, the area described is called B-pillar since the badging is in the same area.  Its on the black part of the door in between the front and rear windows81.241.215.24 (talk) 20:36, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  design 

message: I'm hearing from quite a few people that a driver should redline the RX-8 every drive to "clear out the carbon deposits" or something like that, and that specifically NOT doing so  will result in engine failure sooner than not redlining it every drive.  Pff... in second gear it doesn't redline until about 108kph... so when is someone specifically supposed to do this anyways?  Anyone who can provide some credible information would be appreciated.  If this is true, then it should probably be mentioned on the page. --Puellanivis 04:00, 2 December 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I believe the owner's manual recommends to redline the engine once a day to keep excess carbon from depositing yes.  --Dinnercoat (talk) 05:20, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

text: Not true ... The manual says nothing about redlining it each drive for maintenance purposes. That said, nothing wrong with giving it a good squirt. That's what rotaries are for! -- Schellack  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.183.119.49 (talk) 01:20, 13 April 2009 (UTC)

text: you could put the car in neutral.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.56.224.188 (talk) 18:36, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

text: there is a very serious truth to this idealogy.  But you will never find any hard data concerning such things, unless you have very good friends in motorsports engine builders - ie Rick Engman  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.241.215.24 (talk) 20:28, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Redline it every drive? 

message: What was the episode number of the referenced top gear?Thomashauk (talk) 05:39, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Series 3, Episode 5.  Description here List_of_Top_Gear_episodes#Series_Three_.282003.29 --Dinnercoat (talk) 05:30, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text:  It was actually Series 9, Episode 2. Details here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Gear_(series_9). 28/2/08  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.5.10.153 (talk) 12:14, 28 February 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: It was actually both.  The first one was a proper review, and the second one was a competition against the Audi TT and Alfa Romeo Brera.  (Ultimately, the more powerful rear-drive RX-8 was beaten on the track by the much-more expensive front-drive TT because of the TT's iron-filing suspension wizardry.) Chaparral2J (talk) 23:15, 2 May 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Top gear episode? 

message: I have added a citation needed tag to the information regarding the 2nd generation RX-8.  The only meaningful mechanical changes mentioned so far from the official Mazda press release  are a lowering of final-drive ratio from 4.444 to 4.777.  Aside from this there is no mention of any kind of drastic weight reduction, nor an increase in power.  --Dinnercoat (talk) 05:49, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: well, lets see here what I can recall off the top of my head..  interior/exterior are obvious so I'm only talking mechanical.  New final drive, new transmission(possibly implimeted before the series change?), change from 2 to 3 oil injection ports in each housing, change from 6 to 4 fuel injectors, new ECU, change to a twin oil metering pump system, signifigant operational oil pressure changes...  theres more, but thats what i can think of while being sick81.241.215.24 (talk) 20:42, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  2nd Generation RS ? 

message: Is nothing more than an opinion piece without a single source and has no place in the article.  It violates OR, NPOV, etc.  I suggest it be removed, or at least backed up with automotive journalism sources.  Until then it's just hogwash.   Anyone else agree?  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.23.2.81 (talk) 18:48, 15 April 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Agreed, but the entire article is just as poor.  There are errors everywhere:
-car has 52:48 front-rear weight distribution - its actually 51:49 per Mazda
-then in the racing section SpeedSource's car is mentioned.  But it is not an RX-8, the motors are 13G's not 13B-MSP, it is not an RX-8 frame, suspension, brakes, transmission.  it has RX-8 appearing panels, that is all.81.241.215.24 (talk) 20:52, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Last section.. 

message: A new and uncited addition claims a tax advantage in Japan as the Wankel has a small capacity, compared to a 4 stroke of similar power. Is this correct? In many jurisdictions, they take into account the Wankel's efficient use of internal volume and class it against a piston engine of larger displacement, thus closing the loophole. What does Japan do? Andy Dingley (talk) 17:13, 25 May 2015 (UTC)
thread_title:  Japanese road tax and capacity? 

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message: There’s no mention of reliability what so ever in the article and I think that it must be mentioned. It is impossible to search for “RX-8” on Google and not see an article on the infamous reliability of the RX8’s 13b wankel engine. Mazda’s decision to add add a third oil injection port in each rotor housing is an acknowledgment of that fact, as well as their decision to extend the extended warranty program to every year of RX-8. RX8 owners are aware that eventually their engine will have to be rebuilt as it’s a part of ownership and is expected.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Scott Chiste (talk • contribs) 00:04, 5 July 2020 (UTC)
thread_title:  Reliability 

message: could you please fix the ref that you named "Mazda2" that has no definition? -- Fyrael (talk) 06:38, 11 February 2024 (UTC)
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