RX8 vs S2k debate

bristol_bb4 · Post by **bristol_bb4** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:21 pm

I can say from first hand experience that a bb4 can rape an rx8

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:05 pm

yeah the first time he gets taken by an old car will leave him proper gutted

the insurance is so cheap because the insurance company know it will spend most of the time broken on the drive

bennyboy · Post by **bennyboy** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:17 pm

bristol_bb4 wrote:I can say from first hand experience that a bb4 can rape an rx8

and some BB1's.....

Post by **Doggo** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:25 pm

My old Renaultsport Clio 182 (0-60 in 6.3 to 7.1 depending who you believe) was noticeably quicker accelerating than my mates 20k mile RX-8 231 - even he said so. Mazda definitely overclaimed for it.

I love the rotary concept - there's a real engineering elegance to it. But they are very cheap used for a reason. I asked warranty direct to quote breakdown insurance once and they were talking over £1500 for a year for a low-ish mileage one. The guy actually apologised and explained (as I already knew) about the engine issues. My mate got shot of his low miler just before it went bang. Good luck to your mate, but I'd advise him never to shut the engine off after starting it without getting it up to temperature. And to pray a lot.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:16 pm

Yep, just maintain them properly (don't skimp on services), keep an eye on the oil level (make sure it doesn't drop low because it will use oil) and make sure he doesn't flood it and it should be ok.

A1ex · Post by **A1ex** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:32 pm

I blasted an RX8 before I had my engine built with my a5 motor. The rotary motor is seriously lacking in torque low down on account of the lack of displacement

jozefsan · Post by **jozefsan** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:44 pm

i dissagry about rotary, i had few rx7 in my workshop and if you do good service and dont look to pay few £££ more this engine never go wrong.

problem is with owners, who rather go to small garage who use cheap parts and cheap service kits to save few £££.

and no need forgot rx7 never been developed as car for daily drive

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:06 pm

yes josef being cheap on servicing will kill any engine but the rotary engine is well known for its weak rotor tips especially the rx7 it was supposed to have been resolved in the rx8 engine with different rotor tips but they still fail.

jozefsan · Post by **jozefsan** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:17 pm

mercutio wrote:yes josef being cheap on servicing will kill any engine but the rotary engine is well known for its weak rotor tips especially the rx7 it was supposed to have been resolved in the rx8 engine with different rotor tips but they still fail.

yes i hear about early rx7 had some issies, but then they had lot of different engines and few rewisions on them.

friend of mine have rx7 (cant remember what engine code ) 89 thousand on clock and engine is like new, never needed rebuild. but he is bit freak about wankels and he know his s.... , he actualy show me few things why this engines go wrong, and its all about care, fluids and instalation

Post by **rob quilter** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:26 pm

Friend of mine has an RX7 he's had the engine rebuilt twice in 4 years