The RX-8 is going...

[Astral]

I'm following through with my Miata plan, and so the RX-8 has to go. I've been putting it back to stock (and some have already reaped the rewards ). Will post an FS thread in a week or so.

The plan is to hunt for a used NC Miata (2006 preferably) throughout the winter. Selling the RX-8 soon (so that I am not trying to sell it in the winter). In the meantime, I'll be cruising in the new-to-me yellow P5 (of Bruce's fame).
(yellowp5)

It's hard to let go of the 8, but with the NC it doesn't make sense to keep both. Lots of great high-revving times in the blue machine!

 

[subspeed6]

oh no...

 

[genericuser]

I see no problem with this.. You are moving from rotary hotness to topless hotness.

I wish you good luck with your hunt

 

[altspace]

Again congrats bro. Much time was spent on the decision I know. Everyone should own a convertible in their lifetime. I know I miss it at times. It'll be fun to mod the new car. More Mazda meets. Great thing is that your staying within the Mazda family. Woot!

(and much thanks for some parts)

 

[Reitrof]

Speaking of which, Oleg picked up the old girl tonight. I changed out the EGR and she started right up. Oleg called me after he got home complaining the car wouldn't do 8k rpm.

I am happy to see her go to a good home.

 

[bazooka joe]

(dance) another protege!!!

 

[chuyler1]

Welcome back to nePoc Oleg. Let me know if you're gonna transfer over all your audio gear...I've got a set of A-pilars from my P5 with the holes cut in them, they're yours if you want em....and I've also got a subwoofer box for sale

 

[Antoine]

It was great to get picked up in Oleg's 8...Sad to see it go but glad you're staying with Mazda!

Why the change though...I'm not up-to-date on the "Miata plan"...?

 

[LordWorm]

I see no problem with this.. You are moving from rotary hotness to topless hotness.

I wish you good luck with your hunt

Drop a 13b in the miata! been done heaps before...might even be some off the shelf mounts for extra goodness and simplicity

then you have rotary hotness and topless hotness

Hrmmm...peripheral port big single turbo 13b in a miata........

 

[Astral]

Drop a 13b in the miata! ... peripheral port big single turbo 13b in a miata........

that would be a crazy swap

It was great to get picked up in Oleg's 8...Sad to see it go but glad you're staying with Mazda!

Why the change though...I'm not up-to-date on the "Miata plan"...?

It's a plan that was brewing in my head for a year and a half now, but I never really talked about it much.

Welcome back to nePoc Oleg. Let me know if you're gonna transfer over all your audio gear...I've got a set of A-pilars from my P5 with the holes cut in them, they're yours if you want em....and I've also got a subwoofer box for sale

The stock radio is underwhelming. I'm probably going to do some audio, but nothing grand, maybe just use some of the equipment I have laying around at home. Those A-pilars sound like a good idea.

Speaking of which, Oleg picked up the old girl tonight. I changed out the EGR and she started right up. Oleg called me after he got home complaining the car wouldn't do 8k rpm.

I am happy to see her go to a good home.

I got some freebies thrown in with the purchase: a whole tree worth of needles! (which I just rinsed out ).

I just got done with some basic cleaning. Vacuumed the interior, shined some trim and tires, cleaned the windows (the rear glass needed major love).

Going to take the P5 to NYC tomorrow, curious to see what kinda mileage I get with my driving.

 

[LordWorm]

that would be a crazy swap

would be a bit wild...but not crazy from a doing it point of view i don't think.. Like i said, its been done before - so it'd be doubtful that you'd run into the problems involved with trailblazing...

I recall one street driven one on the local drag racing circuit here a few years back...was mighty mighty quick... and road registered if memory serves

 

[genericuser]

Drop a 13b in the miata! been done heaps before...might even be some off the shelf mounts for extra goodness and simplicity

then you have rotary hotness and topless hotness

Hrmmm...peripheral port big single turbo 13b in a miata........

that made my heart skip a beat.

I love the stock exhaust note on my NA.. But a turbo 13b in my NA would be nuts..

 

[subspeed6]

Oleg if you are taking 95 and pass by me you should give me a ring.

 

[LordWorm]

that made my heart skip a beat.

I love the stock exhaust note on my NA.. But a turbo 13b in my NA would be nuts..

(sorry to continue derailing this thread...but...)

You could just drop an NA 13B in...impressive power for 1.3L of motor...and you can't beat the note of a worked J-ported (or peripheral ported if you are insane) NA rotary....

and why stop at 13B? 20B would likely fit (last time i looked under the hood of an MX5 there was heaps of room... And guys have chucked KLZE's under the hood and i'm almost CERTAIN they chew up more room than a 20B)

Good luck getting it past any right thinking environmental control officer though hehe.

 

[SlowPro98]

Niiice. once you go topless, it's all over. I worship the sun every chance I get.

 

[Reitrof]

Oleg sent me a message today. 75-80 and getting 30mpg

 

[bazooka joe]

Oleg sent me a message today. 75-80 and getting 30mpg

you forgot the most important #'s!

170K+

 

[andre0121]

y not ls1 the miata thats wat im goin for wen i find a decent miata

 

[bazooka joe]

?

 

[Reitrof]

you forgot the most important #'s!

170K+

LOL not quite 161k