So, I think it is time for a little response.
Many people noted to never turn off TCS / stability mgmt (hold the traction control button down till swervy car appears.)
In 3 years and 56000 miles I've driven with it on when flooding or iced over and the rest of the time with it off.
I didn't eat a tree or wreck.
I drove a substantial amount of time on nitto motivos 245/45 and although they provide excellent stability I like the 225/45 kumho ecsta. Makes the car feel livelier.
I also used hawk performance HPS brake pads and they dust a lot, but are good.
The car has been great to work, especially as a novice, on and these forums have really helped out in completing the maintenance, so thanks for all the help.
The only chronic issue I have is my clutch pedal breaks about every 10k miles / the pedal goes weak. The warranty covers it, but it is annoying as hell.
So.. I am left with a somewhat difficult choice with the 8.
I am coming up on 100k miles and I am pretty worried I won't be one of the 8s that really breaks the 100k barrier.
I like the car though. I like the looks, I like the handling and I like the Revs but I could use more power. The interior center console from dash to passenger divider I could live without.
I can't buy a new rx8, I really like my 2009 one and I don't think I could find another low mileage one.
What I was going to do in two years is..
repaint the exterior,
replace the front interior seats,
Remove that center console?
Recondition/line the interior upholstry
Put another rotary in it or put a v8 in it?
big brake/rotor package
Or...
There are a bunch of great cars out and maybe I could trade my 8 in for something fun.
Or maybe this isn't the end and replacing the apex seals will give my engine a new lease on life?
Either way, y'all always give good advice, so what would you do when your 8 nears the 100k mile marker?
Many people noted to never turn off TCS / stability mgmt (hold the traction control button down till swervy car appears.)
In 3 years and 56000 miles I've driven with it on when flooding or iced over and the rest of the time with it off.
I didn't eat a tree or wreck.
I drove a substantial amount of time on nitto motivos 245/45 and although they provide excellent stability I like the 225/45 kumho ecsta. Makes the car feel livelier.
I also used hawk performance HPS brake pads and they dust a lot, but are good.
The car has been great to work, especially as a novice, on and these forums have really helped out in completing the maintenance, so thanks for all the help.
The only chronic issue I have is my clutch pedal breaks about every 10k miles / the pedal goes weak. The warranty covers it, but it is annoying as hell.
So.. I am left with a somewhat difficult choice with the 8.
I am coming up on 100k miles and I am pretty worried I won't be one of the 8s that really breaks the 100k barrier.
I like the car though. I like the looks, I like the handling and I like the Revs but I could use more power. The interior center console from dash to passenger divider I could live without.
I can't buy a new rx8, I really like my 2009 one and I don't think I could find another low mileage one.
What I was going to do in two years is..
repaint the exterior,
replace the front interior seats,
Remove that center console?
Recondition/line the interior upholstry
Put another rotary in it or put a v8 in it?
big brake/rotor package
Or...
There are a bunch of great cars out and maybe I could trade my 8 in for something fun.
Or maybe this isn't the end and replacing the apex seals will give my engine a new lease on life?
Either way, y'all always give good advice, so what would you do when your 8 nears the 100k mile marker?
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