How to Drive a Mazda RX8 Part 2!

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  • Опубліковано 3 лис 2017
  • My How to Drive a Mazda RX8 video is my most popular video on my RX8, so I wanted to add some stuff that I left out in How to Drive your Mazda RX8 PART 2! Because of the Mazda RX8's unique rotary engine, there are a couple things you should know about before you drive one. Here are just a couple of the steps you should take to prolong your rotary and enjoy your RX8 to its full potential! If you liked this video, let me know by leaving a like and subscribing. I spent a lot of time on this video and would appreciate it if you could share it with all your rotary loving friends!
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  • @raymonda2032
    @raymonda2032 6 років тому +27

    Im late to this post but I want to get one soo bad. I loved the car when it was released but now they are very affordable.

  • @98Kentuckian
    @98Kentuckian 6 років тому +50

    i see a lot of rx8s around me (central Kentucky) no one knows what they have, they go cheap on craigslist because people abuse them from not knowing how to maintain them. always wanted a rotary. maybe someday lol

    • @N55_R_55G
      @N55_R_55G 6 років тому +2

      They should buy a mazdaspeed 3 if they want the rx8 to be much more reliable and maintainable

    • @Project.99w210
      @Project.99w210 2 роки тому

      @@N55_R_55G that’s not as fun as the rx8

    • @G59METH
      @G59METH 2 роки тому

      @@Project.99w210 clearly you've never been around these two cars

  • @LukasStun
    @LukasStun 6 років тому +10

    To sum it up on how to drive rx8- Rev it, rev it more, put in oil and gas, drift it again rev it more.

  • @sohrablipov2922
    @sohrablipov2922 6 років тому +1

    u 100% deserve more subs love your vids super helpfull

  • @Adrianlovesmusic
    @Adrianlovesmusic 6 років тому +26

    Tail happy in the rain.
    Oh yeah my rx8 neighbor nearly hit my E46 once.
    I went home and didn't drive for the whole week.

  • @luisespinosa1844
    @luisespinosa1844 6 років тому +12

    Rotaries are the most fun. High maintenance but great end result :)
    Came back yesterday from sevenstock20
    And drove on the track with my 8 😎

  • @racecarbed
    @racecarbed 5 років тому +8

    I miss my 2005, Got into an accident and they totaled it out without even looking at it. I've never had as much fun as I did with that car and I only had flood issues twice when tires went out and the tow guy didn't listen to me both times. I think it's time to get another one, god I miss that car.

  • @6gwilliams
    @6gwilliams 6 років тому +30

    Not so tail happy in the rain with proper tires and the DSC left on. Been driving rotaries for over 40 years, owned seven, including my 2008 40th Anniversary Edition RX8

  • @Dastardly_X
    @Dastardly_X 6 років тому

    👍 Cool vid.

  • @jacobw3652
    @jacobw3652 2 роки тому +2

    What gauges are those? They seem to match the interior lights really well!

  • @NRSherjl
    @NRSherjl 6 років тому

    HOW DO YOU EDIT YOUR VIDEOS?? PLUS AWESOME CONTENT IM 15 RN SO IM HOPEFULLY GOING TO BUY A RX8 IN ABOUT 1.5 YEARS!!!

  • @TES-yl4wj
    @TES-yl4wj 3 роки тому

    Nice Vdeo! I have a 2004 RX8 Yellow/Black.. Where can I find the halo headlights lights and interior guages??

  • @sjpi1954
    @sjpi1954 Рік тому

    Part of me thinks that this should be 'How to Drive a Gen 1 or SE1 RX8, 2004-08. I'm picking up my first RX8. a 2009 GT MT with 75K Miles, Mint Condition, and I can't imagine Pre Mixing with a Factory Oil Metering System installed. Stock Exhaust and Stock Cat? Pre Mix? 10W-40 CASTROL GTX Oil? Yes to warming it up and all the other excellent advice but I'm going to trust the Mazda Engineers on the SE2 Improvements with 6 Oil Injectors vs. 4 on the SE1 Engines. Of course I might be singing a different tune after a year.... Great Video...Thanks

  • @DogeLib
    @DogeLib 6 років тому

    I hate watching these but i also love it. I miss my rx8 so fucking much and i honestly need to drive one again. Nothing Beats how well it drove. I used to have an 05 rx8 gs with 106000kms and it ran like new. im now rocking an 05 subaru legacy gt because of canada snow falls

  • @xan_carman4216
    @xan_carman4216 6 років тому +1

    this is true...im in the process of swapping the engine and almost done haha have the new one on the lift ready to bolt in! ill tell you when its running (2weeks from now maybe?)

  • @marcoswwong1
    @marcoswwong1 4 роки тому

    I just bought a RX-8 2004, what rpm should I shift as in my daily driving? What pre-mix gasoline should I use I use the car in Hong Kong? and Finally, what engine oil should I use? Please kindly advise.

  • @soul1984vic
    @soul1984vic 3 роки тому

    great lookin car

  • @andrewciliberto168
    @andrewciliberto168 6 років тому +6

    Nice video. Just remember those halos will burn out so use them sparingly!

    • @JapandaTuning
      @JapandaTuning  6 років тому +2

      Yeah, I don't always have them on. They have lasted a year so far, although some colors look pretty bad like pink.

  • @Jlbernabe831
    @Jlbernabe831 5 років тому

    Fukkked up...sold my 08 Rx8..40th anni...mest up...loved that car!! Damm it.

  • @skylerbond56
    @skylerbond56 5 років тому

    Have you had to rebuild your engine, and how many miles does yours have?

  • @jacobmull5125
    @jacobmull5125 6 років тому

    More like this please

  • @NateRist
    @NateRist 5 років тому +1

    problem with your premix ratio suggestion. I'm assuming that you're still running the OMP, with that in mind your ratio should be 0.5 Oz per gallon meaning 8 Oz. to a 16 gallon tank. 1 Oz. per gallon is way too much and is only correct if you blocked off the OMP

  • @AJGomez613
    @AJGomez613 6 років тому

    Dude that Marazda rx8 is sick!!

  • @ravss4594
    @ravss4594 Рік тому +1

    Had a 2006 PZ model. They're playful cars with very neautral handling. Hard to slide around the corners in the dry due to lack of torque. Upgraded to a F82 M4 Comp and night and day difference in every way

  • @Mitch3343
    @Mitch3343 6 років тому +5

    If I'm correct, premixing is .5 ounces per gallon of gas. Since the 8's have a 16-ish gallon tank thats 8 ounces for an empty tank.

    • @logancapuano6092
      @logancapuano6092 6 років тому +1

      Hating Finding A Username it’s really just preference and what works best for your 8

    • @garydeandeery
      @garydeandeery 6 років тому

      Hating Finding A Username 150mils to a full tank I do

    • @btkchaosreaperj.c7642
      @btkchaosreaperj.c7642 6 років тому

      One once per gallon is what is recommended by Rotary Specialists. So 16 gallon capacity in the car equals 16 onces etc

    • @NateRist
      @NateRist 5 років тому

      1 Oz per gallon is only if you do not have an OMP (and you blocked it off). If you have an OMP you should only do 0.5 Oz per gallon
      www.mazdatrix.com/q-supply.htm
      Form Mazdatrix' website: Inherently with many rotary engines, the entirety of the rotor and housing are not being sufficiently lubricated, resulting in premature wear or damage. In order to increase lubrication within the engine, Idemitsu developed Idemitsu Rotary Premix. At 1/2 oz per gallon of fuel, it is a cost effective way lubricate more of your engine and prevent premature catastrophic damage.
      A special blend of base oils reduces deposits and subsequent exhaust port clogging. As a result, your rotary will maintain the power at which it was designed. Special detergent/dispersant additives keep your fuel injectors clean to reduce maintenance. Provides additional lubrication for apex and side seals to increase seal life and increase efficiency of engine. Special additives allow for better sealing of the chamber, creating greater efficiency and more power.

    • @andrewkahler9359
      @andrewkahler9359 5 років тому

      Its debated between 1/2 oz/g to 2 and even 3 oz/g
      Generally speaking, the more time it spends in high rpm, the more you should probably premix (depending on oiling mods).
      If youre lazy (why did you buy a rotary) and dont want to measure it out every time, err on the side of #fullsend.

  • @henrysgarage3399
    @henrysgarage3399 2 роки тому

    Was that a Volkswagen Beetle Turbo next to the black RX8?

  • @engerjoga5996
    @engerjoga5996 6 років тому +1

    😃😃😃 yeah

  • @chiefzaydoe1466
    @chiefzaydoe1466 2 роки тому

    Hey bro wat brand gauges do u have ?

  • @tantyoaldama
    @tantyoaldama 6 років тому +1

    What Octane number is recommended for the Mazda Rx8? 92,95,98,100?
    and is it the same as the two stroke premix oil commonly used on a two stroke motorcycle?

    • @shadowdriftstl4
      @shadowdriftstl4 5 років тому

      I recommend using the highest grade octane which would be premium. As far as the premix goes I believe there is a few mixes specially made for this purpose.

  • @xxchlozaxx451
    @xxchlozaxx451 6 років тому

    My dad has a Mazda rx8 in Black with black and red interior

  • @motabikeboy
    @motabikeboy 6 років тому +1

    tail happy in the rain awww :(
    an example of the reason im looking to buy an rx8 is because my care breaks traction at anything below 150km/h in the rain...

  • @mohamed-ih9fd
    @mohamed-ih9fd 2 роки тому

    How long did it takes to turn on

  • @shalooom
    @shalooom 6 років тому

    What year is your rx8

  • @arcticviper55
    @arcticviper55 4 роки тому +2

    holy shit the red lights are amazing

  • @TheSaint491
    @TheSaint491 4 роки тому +1

    My gym is about 3 miles from my house. Would this be a sufficient mileage to get an rx8 warm and avoid the starting issues?

  • @Tart0p0mme78
    @Tart0p0mme78 6 років тому

    Disabling the traction control generate a code

  • @the-king-2k129
    @the-king-2k129 3 роки тому

    How do i turn off traction if i aint got a botton

  • @JTee-hf8jp
    @JTee-hf8jp 3 роки тому

    I use my 04 rx8 for demo cross races

  • @CaptSwain
    @CaptSwain 6 років тому +2

    Okay I'm going to watch the video.
    I'm going to see if you got it right this time.
    ( just finished watching the video)
    How to drive a Mazda RX-8 like
    the cool kids
    Step one: turn on the Mazda RX-8. ( okay check)
    Step two: let it warm up. Do you think I'm joking but I'm not let it warm up.( okay good you got that part right)
    Steph three: find abandoned lot parking. ( doing it in own driveway doesn't count but I'll let it slide)
    Step four: go fucking ham
    (well you didn't go to hell but you gave it gas so I'll let it slide)
    Step five: get the fuck out of there before security or cop find you!!!!!!( you wasn't the parking lot so I guess you passed)
    Congratulations
    you have completed
    THE COOL KIDS MAZDA RX8 TUTORIAL LESSON!!

  • @justinbays265
    @justinbays265 6 років тому +4

    Okay so I have a 2004 sports packaged Rx8 and I don’t know if I’m tripping or what but there isn’t a traction control button on my car😶

    • @justinbays265
      @justinbays265 6 років тому +1

      Just got it a month ago so still learning all about the car

    • @JapandaTuning
      @JapandaTuning  6 років тому +2

      Its a button that has "DSC OFF" on it on the bottom left of your dash. Some models do not come with this though, so don't be worried if its not there.

  • @paulcorpasortiz6604
    @paulcorpasortiz6604 6 років тому

    An old rotary would burn 1qt./1,200 miles as per owners' manual; that's what a piston engine burned back in the days of Cosmos', R100s' RX2's, 3's, 4's, 5s's, REPU's and RX7's; and non synthetic oils; figure out how many mpg you get off your rotary, then figure out how many gallons it'll take you to run 1,200 miles divide a qt.of oil (in oz.s') by that number and you get how much oil you have to use to get the correct ratio of oil to gas. I use .58oz./gallon my RX5 and it does not smoke or foul up plugs. Trivia : How many mpg. do I get?

  • @jurizp0lski292
    @jurizp0lski292 5 років тому

    I have a question. The engine was somehow improved?

    • @CharlieTV
      @CharlieTV 5 років тому

      Thats a statement with a question mark at the end.

  • @mwhite_
    @mwhite_ 4 роки тому +1

    2:07 wow :o

  • @nequer9820
    @nequer9820 6 років тому

    How much you paid for Mazda?

  • @Damian-rv8od
    @Damian-rv8od 4 роки тому

    Song please ? ;)

  • @hirzaahmadmutahari6987
    @hirzaahmadmutahari6987 3 роки тому

    Im confused, you said in this video don't rev above 5k but on your first video before this you say to rev it to 9k

    • @fortunefed8719
      @fortunefed8719 3 роки тому +3

      "in the wet"
      if you cant understand a simple sentence i'm not sure you should own a rotary

  • @IAmSpartacus007
    @IAmSpartacus007 5 років тому

    I thought it was just my terrible driving that was making my rx8 almost spin out in the rain!!!!

  • @mohamed-ih9fd
    @mohamed-ih9fd 2 роки тому

    Wich engine

  • @kabapkazserem_
    @kabapkazserem_ 6 років тому

    Link to song pls 😂

  • @jimmyguerrero1572
    @jimmyguerrero1572 3 роки тому

    mine rattles a bit

  • @youngtrapish8175
    @youngtrapish8175 2 роки тому

    Ale potwór

  • @anasuddin5684
    @anasuddin5684 6 років тому

    Which year is this mazda

    • @shadowdriftstl4
      @shadowdriftstl4 5 років тому

      judging by the way it looks it will be a 2009 or newer.

  • @devonswindell9735
    @devonswindell9735 2 роки тому

    Step one: have a running rx8

  • @jessebudelman
    @jessebudelman 5 років тому

    Ugh, i need one...i have a fetish for trouble some and high maintenance sports cars lol ❤️ kinda represents my taste in women. 😅

  • @Alex-vz2jz
    @Alex-vz2jz 3 роки тому

    2 ways:
    Either you don't drive it or you redline...

  • @lamam9058
    @lamam9058 6 років тому

    Where do I get the gauges that he has

  • @gerardocapua7664
    @gerardocapua7664 6 років тому

    Your fitment lmao

  • @paulcorpasortiz6604
    @paulcorpasortiz6604 6 років тому +3

    I see you know a little bit about rotaries. You need to contact me so i can share my 37+ years experience with rotaries it has been a great ride my expertise cannot be book learned and it comes from personal experience. you will enjoy the knowledge. Seriously,one example; you are putting way too much premix in. and you do not need 2 cycle oil. 30 weight is goog no synth. I personally use Marvel Mystery Oil. Iwant to break the myths running around out there and you can help me ,guys like Farah, even Leno have a few misconceptions. I could go on but don't have the time right now. Do contact me so I can share woth you. not to computer savvy but you can help me get this info out there all i tell you can be corroborrated so give me a ring really. Ciao!,Adios, Sayonara for now.

    • @JapandaTuning
      @JapandaTuning  6 років тому +3

      PM me

    • @joelcarlson1268
      @joelcarlson1268 6 років тому

      How about a handbook???

    • @jameshickman5
      @jameshickman5 6 років тому

      I love rotary motors there great for there size

    • @Bm3l0
      @Bm3l0 6 років тому

      Hi Paul I recently purchased a rx8 and could use some pointers too. If there is a way i could contact you for some advice on how to drive a rotary the best and the proper ways of maintaining them that would be awesome.

    • @astonforster4435
      @astonforster4435 6 років тому

      How many milliliters of oil do you recommend putting in when refueling an empty tank?

  • @andalusiapedro464
    @andalusiapedro464 3 роки тому

    Order se

  • @ss4vegeta1
    @ss4vegeta1 6 років тому

    Your coolant light shouldn't come up.

    • @gonzomuse
      @gonzomuse 6 років тому +1

      For some reason in the 8 the coolant level sensor fills up and sinks to the bottom of the tank, leaving you with a coolant level warning light. Lots of people (including me) unplug that sensor to get rid of the light.

  • @erichansen4718
    @erichansen4718 3 роки тому

    The only way to drive a rotary is like you stole it.

  • @motodenta
    @motodenta 4 роки тому

    Normal 2 strock oil will fucked your engine :d

  • @grammarguru554
    @grammarguru554 6 років тому +14

    Rx8s are such beautiful cars, I wish they weren't powered by rotary engines

    • @starwarrior125
      @starwarrior125 6 років тому +9

      Nothing wrong with the Rotary to be honest. You just can't drive it like a normal Piston equiped vehicle and has a different maintenance plan as well. Just try one and you will enjoy it for what it is.

    • @alex13m34
      @alex13m34 6 років тому +6

      StarGaming 100% agree i got one and i can say its a different way to drive... When you got a standar piston car (obviously im not talking about a deportive one) its like you are going to the easier mode of drive (and you can end be bored about it) but when you sit on a RX-8 and you just hear the sound of the rotary you know that you will have fun...

    • @TheDevilZii
      @TheDevilZii 6 років тому +7

      Grammar Guru that's what makes this car unique; otherwise it's just another sports car 😐

    • @gerardocapua7664
      @gerardocapua7664 6 років тому +18

      An rx8 wouldn’t be an rx8 without the rotary tho

    • @bencrosbie
      @bencrosbie 6 років тому +1

      You can engine swap one. Get a rusty one with a blown engine and whack one in

  • @jonathanmorataya2318
    @jonathanmorataya2318 6 років тому

    21st like lol

  • @benitoruiz9327
    @benitoruiz9327 6 років тому

    Buen video cabron,good video due.

  • @kanggoo57
    @kanggoo57 6 років тому

    so wait a rotary is basically a 2stroke since it needs that oil... yeah ls swaps suddenly dont sound that bad :P

    • @aisu8481
      @aisu8481 6 років тому

      It's like half an ounce per gallon. Not that bad. Some don't even do it at all

  • @Mark-rg1qh
    @Mark-rg1qh 2 роки тому

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @dominicpug5230
    @dominicpug5230 6 років тому

    U mean how to sell Mazda rx-8

  • @user-sr5pk5vg4i
    @user-sr5pk5vg4i 6 років тому +1

    Just swap 2jz gti toyota supra engine

  • @proffesorgt
    @proffesorgt 6 років тому +3

    This guy knows nothing about RX8. Washing the car, wearing rotary clothes and driving like a dement is not going to protect your engine. Please, there are other serious videos on UA-cam about this car.

    • @sofakingdom3076
      @sofakingdom3076 6 років тому +9

      It was a joke...

    • @shadowdriftstl4
      @shadowdriftstl4 5 років тому

      Actually the clothes part was a joke as we all know and driving the car hard actually helps the engine more than it hurts it so he is factually correct on that part. The washing the car part as he stated is because RX8s are not a common site so its nice to see them as clean as possible when spotted.

  • @markanthony3939
    @markanthony3939 6 років тому

    These cars aren't rare it's just that nobody wants them they are so unreliable and make so little power , they make power of a v4 but take up more had than s v8 and the oil consumption is too much and Tue apex seal wont last more than 100k and I've seen lie mileage r8X for sale going for 3 k , not hating cuz I love the rx7 and that is an amazing car but this one is not

    • @joelcarlson1268
      @joelcarlson1268 6 років тому

      It's because the wrong weight of oil is being used here!!(US)!!!!!!!

    • @alex13m34
      @alex13m34 6 років тому +2

      Mark Anthony Dude this car is for people who knows how to treat it if you don't want a car what need a hard maintenance just buy a stansars german car (like mercedes, BMW, Audi and all of that stuf) they are great don't misunderstand me but i need to say this... If you want to have fun driving this is your car but if you don't have the way or you don't want to adapt yourselve to the necesities of the car just give up on him... I got one and it got 119K with no problem its on perfect shape and all of the car is original...

    • @str3614
      @str3614 6 років тому +2

      A rotor engine is smaller then most v4s and makes v6 power not the size of a v8 and making v4 power

  • @theotheo2024
    @theotheo2024 6 років тому +1

    Can you please stop posting videos about rx8s and how you need to treat and drive it? Can you please stop. All what you say its your opinion and blah bla blah. Keep them for you. Its a normal car like all the others. Difference is the rotaries that it has. Treat it like a normal car. Its not a race cam man. Its been to made to rev up high giving a lot of horse power and things but its a simple street car. Change the oil, take care of it. Try to find some open roads to rev up for the engine to work nice. Thats it. No need a premix. No need to rev up to change gears. If you modified your engine. If youve put a turbo. If you are going with the car to the tracks or racing then yes. Do those things. Keep making videos and showing you nice very nice rx8 but please. Please. Stop giving advices when you dont know.

    • @joelcarlson1268
      @joelcarlson1268 6 років тому +4

      No, it is not like all others. IT'S A ROTARY ENGINE. YOU DRIVE THEM AT HIGH REVS. PERIOD.

    • @theotheo2024
      @theotheo2024 6 років тому +1

      Joel Carlson i said it before. Look better. Dont comment for no reason. And dont worry. Im also an owner of two rx8s.

    • @SethNicodemus
      @SethNicodemus 6 років тому +1

      Series one there is good reason to premix due to only 2 oil ports instead of 3 in series 2. Or if you have any performance mods, plus 2 stroke oil is so cheap and easy to premix even if it gets you another 10k miles it's still worth it.

    • @knightsportsfc3s
      @knightsportsfc3s 5 років тому +2

      Theo Theo I suggest you don't watch these videos. He might have his opinion and he can whatever he wants with it. Nice channel Theo.... I don't see any RE there so STFU because you do need to premix if you want to. I premix and I'm sure my OMP works however, I don't use a lot of engine oil so I premix race castor oil. I also recently decarbed too 😮
      I guarantee you couldn't drive a stock RX-8 100% flat out. You don't need a turbo as your go-to mod. Ports are great and sound awesome. I suggest you do your own video and let everyone critique it..... 🤖

    • @justarandomdude9346
      @justarandomdude9346 5 років тому

      It is not a simple car. Rotaries are not meant to be treated like normal cars or they are gonna be breaking down very frequently. They have to be taken care of.