2003 MAZDA RX-8 SP Turbo // Our rally weapon is ready

Mark is too sensible to play this game, so Andrew and Stu are about to head off to Targa Tasmania 2022 in this rather excellent 350hp turbo rotary rally car. A brief intro and a some testing shakedown laps at Wakefield Park. Thanks to Ric Shaw Racing for preparing this uber-cool car.
Not a review this time, but just a taster and some track laps. Hopefully I'll be able to post updates from myself, Andrew and Sergei during the event. 25 Apr to 1st May 2022.

[@lengerer]

Great vehicle and great dynamic between you guys

[@inCARnationAustralia]

Thanks 👍

[@samantha9503]

Great video and intro! Look forward to seeing Sergei again next week!

[@The888Redlich]

Great video, love that RX8, will be following the event on socials & Rallysafe. Looking forwards to your event video

[@c7lion]

Best of luck, look forward to hearing how the tour goes

[@ClintonLovell]

Thanks for the video. Looking forward to how well you go in Tassie.

[@Gavin-oq5tt]

Look forward to it!

[@karenmurray3098]

it sounds mega !!

[@BravoCharlie]

Great video - “for the love of the game” - thanks :)

[@JDXFAB]

That looks sick🔥🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪💪💪

[@spaceyellow7856]

Great Vid
Is it still running a Renesis engine ?

[@adinlouw]

rx8 sounds really great.

[@jasmilmtb]

That's a nice sounding RX8, hope you guys went well.

[@inCARnationAustralia]

We were going very well on day 1 and quite well on day 2 until the event was downgraded to non-competitive, following a tragic crash on day 2. Watch for a video next week that tells the whole Targa Tas 2022 story from our viewpoint.

[@nova-oy4qy]

Stu, hope you are feeling better after your battle with CV-19. Your voice at least sounds back to normal.

[@rotaryperfection]

Would you guys mind sharing your side seal to corner seal clearance specs for this turbo setup? I'm trying to figure out the safe range for a boosted Renesis while not going to loose.

[@tickedo]

its all about fun...........

[@TRlANGLZ]

Impressive rx8! Turbo renesis? Custom turbo/intercooler setup? Ecu? This thing looks like it's phenomenal to drive.

[@deathandtaxes8949]

Looks to be a 13B-REW from the quick shot of the engine bay.

[@fullstop638]

Can you do a full spec run through? Modifications, suspension setup, tyre and wheel setup etc

[@inCARnationAustralia]

OK leave it with me and I'll get on to Andrew and Ric about that.

[@JCYT]

This was a nice watch thanks guys! Are you still running the factory transmission?

[@inCARnationAustralia]

(Stu) I believe so. That's probably a question for Ric Shaw.

[@DanMarcelino]

Is that a renesis?

[@Ambuila75]

Rew or renesis? It sounds supercharged, is it really turbo?

[@inCARnationAustralia]

Yes, turbocharged. 1 bar only. There's an engine shot in this video at 26:05 ua-cam.com/video/PN9uo50b8Bc/v-deo.html

[@martinanderson802]

if you are ever in Perth and want to take a 1985 series 3 rx7 for a run id be happy to oblige , original 12a, showroom condition interior unmolested car

[@inCARnationAustralia]

Thanks Martin!