Not that you are, but I can't understand how someone with a rotary-Rx8 can drive the car SLOW? The car just begs to be driven hard and fast. Maybe that's why people get "bad" mpg's with the cars because they romp the hell out of unconcsiously lol. Can't wait to get me one. How has your 8 been treating you? Had any issues with it? How is it for a daily driver?
Hey i was just curious...when your rx8 is idling...does the shift knob shake a bit? Im looking at buying a 2005 rx8 and i noticed that when its idling, the shifter shakes, enough to make your hand move. However, it immediately stops shaking when I step on the gas. Does your rx8 do this as well?
@ChuukeseStink Then there would be no RX-7 or 8. Mazda is actually working on the next gen Rotary engines trying to rectify the issues it has now. Hopefully it works. I'm a big fan and commend Mazda for being different but committed to this. Most companies would have thrown in the towel by now.
@deathstrike94 i didn't say you were dissing the car, i said you were dissing automatic transmission .. when you couldn't even tell an auto from a stick shift
@MrOnlineGod pcm reflashes have made flooding an extremely rare occurance, especially if you get a manual transmission. mine has never flooded, just let it warm up before you shut it off and you shouldn't have any problems. rotaries do build carbon quickly even when you redline once a day, I got mine with 36,000 miles on it and don't know how it was driven in those miles but I redline once a day and at 61,000 miles I had it tested and it tested bad.
@brentd86 so it was still under the extended factory warranty and I got a new engine, catalytic converter, and spark plugs for free. I also bought new coils, wires, and engine mounts and had them put them in while it was torn apart and wouldn't cost me any labor. Try to remember what it drives like when the engine is new after being broken in, these engines loose power gradually and for someone who doesn't really pay a ton of attention to their car its easy not to notice happening.
Is it a sport or a fand touring? Im 17 and just got my liscense yesterday and i got about 15 grand thats burning a hole in my pocket im looking at a rx8 its in nj its pretty sweet
@IbanezGio122 rx8 will get a lot more comments / originality points, and can be a project. 350z will get you better gas mileage and reliability. me? i waited for the right rx8, and am fully happy with no regrets
Flooding issue. Never just move it out of your garage, shut it down and expect to restart it after u finish wahing it (for example). If u were to do something like that...let it warm up (until the eng temp gauge is between H and C) before shutting it down. I own the 2004 RX8 6 speed and have had it flood only once.
@LittleDan45 yea cause its a rotary engine but as long as you rev it after you start it and dont just turn it off right after you start it you should be fine i want one too
How did you hook up your camera for this? Is it somehow attached in the rotor shaped part of the headrest? I am looking for a good way or spot to put a camera.
lol any muscle vs import question is gonna spur heated debate for example what im about to say im sure will get me flamed but i absolutely hate any vehicle made by ford and therefore cant stand mustangs. mustangs are faster except for the older 6 cylinders (the new 300+ hp 6 cyl is faster) but I will say that rx-8s are somewhat rare on the roads they are around but not everywhere, i can't drive 2 blocks without seeing 3 mustangs.
@brentd86 You from america?..Because in australia...its the other way around..rx8's are everywere...and mustangs well..lets say you hardly see them around
@AlumarsX lol gotta drive with the knees while texting with one hand and eating with the other...all while constantly glancing at the passenger seat to read a magazine
is yur car stock? r u thinkin of puttin a cai on it? planning on gettin a new rx8 soon just wondering what mods u suggest on doin? im lookin to get a mazdaspeed intake for it? suggestions?
@nabatron21 i plan on putting a racing beat intake and exhaust on my car, these mods aren't going to add any noticeable horsepower to the car but they sound the best to me (of course its just personal preference), and are surprisingly affordable. I also plan on installing an axial flow short shifter otherwise im just tinting the windows and enjoying it.
@brentd86 oh ok sounds good brah i heard the BHR ignition kit for the rx8 increases gas milage quite abit thats just i heard on rx8club.com might do that later once i get the rx8 r3...and look to add a mazdaspeed intake and maybe mazdaspeed exaust depending if it fits on properly i saw one rx8 r3 at a mazda deelership with the mazdaspeed exaust and wast fitting properly it was about 5 inches away from the bumper just didnt look right.
its a trip lol, it's opposite of a piston engine instead of feeling the power in the low end that tapers off at the top its somewhat underpowered until about 5000 rpm which is where it seams to snag torque. At that point you feel yourself being pressed into the seat and it continues smoothly accelerating until redline. If you want to pass someone i recommend dropping two gears instead of one this will put you in your top end and give you the snap to take off.
@youngsoulja34@brentd86 um, just because YOU only had flooding in your rx7 doesn't mean anything. my rx8 flooded 4 times now? not all my fault.. and.. it's a manual. so. i've been doing the rev before turn off like brent now-a-days.
exactly but the rotary is meant to run high, u can run this car right up to the rev limiter and your not going to hurt your engine as long as you don't overheat it.
@brentd86 Thats awesome, im looking at getting an rx8 this summer, and I would love to know some more about it....
One more question, I heard that it is bad for the car to turn it on and turn it off quickly, can you explain that? and how long does it take before you can turn the car off again without any problems?
@Sharmanultra1 ok when you turn on and off your engine too quickly you might flood the engine thats with many cars but more prone with the rotary. that being said it's still rare. When you own own this car you will learn how to treat it. The most important thing i would say when you get this car. Make sure you redline it daily and check the oil level regularly; i check it every 2 fuel ups.
due to pcm reflashes its not really completely necessary anymore but ya the idea behind it was to help burn off some excess fuel to prevent flooding. I still do it most of the time to be safe but I have never had a flooding issue with it.
what a nice place to live and drive! just one thing, brent, i noticed that you step the throttle a bit just before turn it off. Is that necessary in order to prevent flooding or something?thxs mate.
@czech27 Me too! I have a Mazdaspeed 3 which is fantastic, but I've always wondered what it'd be like to play around with a high revving rotary like the Rx8. It looks like a sweet car.
Sounds like a healthy rotary nice video camera mount looks clean and don't worry only older classic rx7s get flooding cause old injectors start leaking I had that problem 4 years after no problems at all
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IF ONE MAN CAN RIDE A HORSE WITH ONE HAND AND PULL A BULL WITH THE OTHER YOU CAN DAMM SURE DRIVE WITH ONE HAND... XD stupid comments ride fast ride safely
Man please put your left hand at 9 and your right hand at 3. Only release the steering wheel when you change gear and get it back immediately.. You'll feel the car much better and become one with it that way. You can never feel the car with one hand, and certainly not at the top of the wheel.
for us ppl in the south, driving with 1 hand (left for me) is much more comfortable than driving with both hands..i actually feel less safe and less in controle when i have both of my hands on the wheel in the "Right position"
@Bartmantm Man hes just driving home its not like hes racing home. You can put both your hands on the steering wheel at all time if you want. But some ppl dont like looking like a wuss all day long.
Nice video of a stock RX mate. Looks quite comfy and easy to drive, but for you're own safty, i would recomand moving your hand off the gear leaver and on to your stearing wheel when you get up in speed. Things tend to happen shitfast and 1 hand will not help. Belive me, been there and done that mistake. Learned the hard way.
@TheEarepol /faceslap. You are used to much higher speed. Rally drivers don't drive with 1 hand even if they are used to speed. There is no excuse to be reckless. I'm used to speeds so I should be able to drive while drinking? I'm so good at driving that I should be able to use no hands when driving fast? My "thoughts" is enough to keep the car on the road?
Even at low speed 1 hand is never as good as using 2 hands when shit hits the fan. Start taking driving lessons and learn.
man, y'all got some nice roads for cruisin up there. had my 8 for a good 2 months now, and lovin her. silver 04 GT model, original engine and transmission. once I get a bit more of the principle knocked outta my loan I'm going to start tuning her a little. might see ya on rx8club, I'm ixonal there too.
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I just can't imagine why people think it's OK to grab the steering wheel on the top. Is there something wrong with putting your hands on it like normal drivers do? You think it's lame to drive with both hands? Or you think it's cool to do it like this? It's awfully pathetic how people think they're tough guys if they do this. God...
or possibly its simply a hell of a lot more convenient on twisty roads where you are constantly going through the gears, sure if you are taking turns as fast as your car can handle its good to have em at 10 and 2 but if ur simply driving normally its much less hassle than constantly moving your hand to and from the wheel. Under normal driving circumstances there is NO reason that this would not be OK, you make it sound like its the end of the world lol so I call your judgemental ass pathetic.
@ryans523 no not the video i called the guys comment retarded. i watched this video so long ago dude , some guy was bitching about why he had his hands on the wheel like that or something .
what the hell is your problem? this video has NOTHING to do with how people GRAB A STEERING WHEEL. are you retarded? like seriously, this car is obviously a fucking standard and it's only convenient to have one hand on the shifter and the other on the top. of course it's evident that YOU don't know that. this video is proof that this car is amazing, what relevance does the location of a body part have ANYTHING to do with this? i agree with everyone else, i ALWAYS drive like that.
on a vid filmed by someone who has money to throw away in repairs, drifting is outrageously hard on a vehicle not to mention how fast it eats through tires
nice man, i got a quote on one same year as yours is this the 2.6 litre? well anyway it came back like the cheapest was £4,000.00 an the dearest was £99,999.00 how much do you pay on your insurance?
I'm in America so I'm not sure the conversion but I pay $83 a month which is actually verey reasonable for a male under 25 years old with a sportscar. The car is actually 1.3 liters but puts out like a 2.6 I know what you mean though ya it't the same one you are talking about.
Yeah so that means you pay about £40 a month that's good. My quote would of set me around £400 a month, very nice car anyway mate. Hopefully be able to get one myself if i get a better insurance quote
Nice video. How long do you need to let the car warm up, before you can start to drive it? I know you cant shut it down untill the proper operating temp, but do you have to wait that long to drive it too.
if its cold out I let it warm up for like 10-12 minutes until its at the proper operating temp (time may be longer depending on how cold) during the summer the gauge will go past the two big cold lines in 5 minutes then just keep your rpm under 4k until its fully warmed up
Ya, people say it's a hastle but like anything if you take good care of it then it will take good care of you, im a lil pissed because someoen hit my back bumper in a parking lot so I have to get it repainted.
Just an observation and I know it's probably just habit but your hand positions are really bad. You used your right arm on the wheel like twice in that whole clip.
theres really no need to use both hands on the wheel at those speeds, if I was on a track pushing it to the limit then ya I would want both hands on the wheel whenever I was shifting but honestly during every day driving I think it's uncomfortable and just stupid looking. No one really wants to see someone roll up in a sportscar clutching the wheel like a senior citizen unless the driver is too old to have the reaction time younger drivers have.
I drive everything one handed simply because it's more comfortable, it's also a lot more practical on my standard driving on these roads where I'm constantly shifting. The only time my second hand goes to that wheel is if im pushing it around corners for some reason or something comes up that is going to require evasive driving. Why don't you go back to teaching drivers ed to high schoolers and spend a little less time worrying about how I hold my wheel, my driving record speaks for itself.
great vid i just wanted to know if the rx8 is a reliable car an if you have many problems, because im thinking of buying one wit 90,000 kms would it still be a good car
im not quite sure what that is equal to in miles but when they start to get up there it may have carbon built up and need the engine reconditioned, to do this costs around 1800 I believe, I still have 5 years of warranty on mine so ill just have it done right before that runs out.
i am hopefully getting one soon! i would like to know though how they do in snow!?! i am selling my dodge dakota since it sucks and is rear wheel drive.. i also noticed this car is rear wheel drive.. does it have good traction control and abs? is it hard to drive in the snow?
it's a rear wheel drive sports car its not gonna like the snow, I am driving mine this winter on the summer tires and I can tell you that you really need to know what your doing to get anywhere. If you put some snow tires like bridgestone blizzaks on it, add some weight to the trunk, and go easy on the gas you should be ok.
that program when it produces the movie has an option for youtube I youse that then there is a menu for what kind of file you want it to be I choose the latest version of windows media with the HD after it and it renders it into a file that when I upload it to youtube has that option
They shift really smooth, I'm sure it will feel more comfortable than your mustang, that is assuming the transmission is all right, as far as gas goes it depends on when your driving it and how you get on it I was getting like around 16 or 17 mpg during the summer...normal driving mostly at speeds of 60mph, now that its cold out and I let it warm up fully before driving that has gone down some... I don't know how familiar you are with the car but you should check out my maintenance video.
Thanks Brent for replying so fast. Your maintainence video was really helpful. I took notes.. It may sound daunting to maintain an rx8, but nothing like a old mustang. I'm pretty handy with cars so it should be no problem.. I'm sure the shifting will be much better. I'll keep you posted. Thanks! Ben
It's what they call Sunlight Silver in color, Ya I really like my camera I record in super fine mode to get this quality but even in HD youtube really drops it's picture quality down when I upload, for the price you can't really find a better digital camcorder. I know I've been meaning to get more vids up but working nights leaves me little time and now that the days are shorter most of my driving is in the dark.
manual or auto?
anubis198802 4 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
the sound of the engine gave me a boner
kalakalachuchu 2 months ago
Lol it sounds so beautiful.
jazon345 3 months ago
00:56 is where the magic begins.
spasticfrogsare1 5 months ago
Not that you are, but I can't understand how someone with a rotary-Rx8 can drive the car SLOW? The car just begs to be driven hard and fast. Maybe that's why people get "bad" mpg's with the cars because they romp the hell out of unconcsiously lol. Can't wait to get me one. How has your 8 been treating you? Had any issues with it? How is it for a daily driver?
Deetroiter 6 months ago
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Hey i was just curious...when your rx8 is idling...does the shift knob shake a bit? Im looking at buying a 2005 rx8 and i noticed that when its idling, the shifter shakes, enough to make your hand move. However, it immediately stops shaking when I step on the gas. Does your rx8 do this as well?
GibsonSG47 7 months ago
231
brentd86 7 months ago
nice car!.....is yours the 192bhp or the 231?
tanner87 7 months ago
@tanner87 If its the manual which he has its the 231
rowsdower12 6 months ago
really nice sound to that car man
lordjasona14 8 months ago
@deathstrike94 lol fail :D cant you hear?
vaidulis0919 8 months ago
Mazda should discontinue their rotary motors. Plenty of Problems, Expensive to fix, Eats soo much gas.
ChuukeseStink 9 months ago
@ChuukeseStink Then there would be no RX-7 or 8. Mazda is actually working on the next gen Rotary engines trying to rectify the issues it has now. Hopefully it works. I'm a big fan and commend Mazda for being different but committed to this. Most companies would have thrown in the towel by now.
rowsdower12 6 months ago
@deathstrike94 i didn't say you were dissing the car, i said you were dissing automatic transmission .. when you couldn't even tell an auto from a stick shift
INumba1Stunna 9 months ago
@deathstrike94 .. wow, to be dissing auto and not even know if he is driving a manual ..
INumba1Stunna 9 months ago
@deathstrike94 manual transmission
brentd86 9 months ago
I'm looking to buy one for myself, just wanted to ask you that do you have any problems with the engine, like engine flooding? i heard..
MrOnlineGod 9 months ago
@MrOnlineGod pcm reflashes have made flooding an extremely rare occurance, especially if you get a manual transmission. mine has never flooded, just let it warm up before you shut it off and you shouldn't have any problems. rotaries do build carbon quickly even when you redline once a day, I got mine with 36,000 miles on it and don't know how it was driven in those miles but I redline once a day and at 61,000 miles I had it tested and it tested bad.
brentd86 9 months ago
@brentd86 so it was still under the extended factory warranty and I got a new engine, catalytic converter, and spark plugs for free. I also bought new coils, wires, and engine mounts and had them put them in while it was torn apart and wouldn't cost me any labor. Try to remember what it drives like when the engine is new after being broken in, these engines loose power gradually and for someone who doesn't really pay a ton of attention to their car its easy not to notice happening.
brentd86 9 months ago
@brentd86 so try to never red line this car rite?
RustyShakleferd123 9 months ago
@MrOnlineGod where do you live? I have one for sale that still has 3 years of warranty and has never given me any problems
SHARKT0PUS 6 months ago
how's the gas mileage on the car?
skunk1117 9 months ago
@skunk1117 16 mpg lol
brentd86 9 months ago
@brentd86 city or highway? and what grade?
squantotheboywonder 9 months ago
I work for my uncles buisness i make about a grand a month. I want my first car to be the best car my school its gotta be sick
Irelandz17 10 months ago
Because i have a good paying job and rich parents
Irelandz17 10 months ago
Is it a sport or a fand touring? Im 17 and just got my liscense yesterday and i got about 15 grand thats burning a hole in my pocket im looking at a rx8 its in nj its pretty sweet
Irelandz17 10 months ago
@Irelandz17 This is the grand touring model
brentd86 10 months ago
@Irelandz17 17 years old with $15,000? what did you do to get that?? or did your parents help you out (just a question)
Reaction92 10 months ago
yes it is my daily driver
brentd86 10 months ago
I'm so jealous! I'm a big fan of this car. It seems you had fun with the graphics for the video. Great video! Is this your daily driver???
rowsdower12 10 months ago
15 liters are too much :(
biostyle 1 year ago
that looks fuckin exhileratin, i cant wait to get one. only 2 weeks to go...rotary on to fuck!
joegerob 1 year ago
2 hands on the wheel quarter to 3 is best for spirited driving, lol. I love the tone we get at 8,500 Rpm saying nearly time to change gear
Wrightcomputing 1 year ago
You drive similar to me!
Paddesputnik 1 year ago
Should i but a 350Z or an RX8 ? :/ its hard to decide
IbanezGio122 1 year ago
@IbanezGio122 rx8!
Elektr0House 1 year ago
@IbanezGio122 rx8 will get a lot more comments / originality points, and can be a project. 350z will get you better gas mileage and reliability. me? i waited for the right rx8, and am fully happy with no regrets
darkrider1287 10 months ago
Flooding issue. Never just move it out of your garage, shut it down and expect to restart it after u finish wahing it (for example). If u were to do something like that...let it warm up (until the eng temp gauge is between H and C) before shutting it down. I own the 2004 RX8 6 speed and have had it flood only once.
randoff32 1 year ago
hey im thinking of buying and rx8. do they still have the flooding problem? i still want one if they have but then i know what to expect.
LittleDan45 1 year ago
@LittleDan45 yea cause its a rotary engine but as long as you rev it after you start it and dont just turn it off right after you start it you should be fine i want one too
TheProgressionbmx 1 year ago
love the sound of that motor! really wanted one but i went with a Si instead...
delariverside 1 year ago
What Is the max speed u have gone
MarcccxD 1 year ago
@MarcccxD 127 mph, then i ran out of road and had to brake.
brentd86 1 year ago 5
@brentd86 my friend had 149mph on a uk motorway with lorry's at night time and chickend out lol
Mr330d 1 year ago
i bet you used a whole tank of petrol in the vid haha! nice car man im thinkin of gettin one of these !
gazmiester1212 1 year ago
is this a standard?
sk8erfreak9242 1 year ago
@sk8erfreak9242 yes it is
brentd86 1 year ago 4
I love this car
Sprinterr1995 1 year ago
i went and test drove one recently did it take time for you to get use to the clutch
1fordhater 1 year ago 3
@1fordhater + ya a lil bit
brentd86 1 year ago
@brentd86
How did you hook up your camera for this? Is it somehow attached in the rotor shaped part of the headrest? I am looking for a good way or spot to put a camera.
xex2kok 11 months ago
y am i watching a dude drive around in a car... Beats me...
pik5pound 1 year ago
2 hands on the wheel dude!
Mxttz0r 1 year ago
lol any muscle vs import question is gonna spur heated debate for example what im about to say im sure will get me flamed but i absolutely hate any vehicle made by ford and therefore cant stand mustangs. mustangs are faster except for the older 6 cylinders (the new 300+ hp 6 cyl is faster) but I will say that rx-8s are somewhat rare on the roads they are around but not everywhere, i can't drive 2 blocks without seeing 3 mustangs.
brentd86 1 year ago 13
@brentd86 all a mustang is' is a cheap sports car and isnt unique. there overated.
sickisidal 1 year ago
@brentd86 You from america?..Because in australia...its the other way around..rx8's are everywere...and mustangs well..lets say you hardly see them around
FC3SROTA 1 year ago
whats better mazda rx-8 or mustang?
pycckuu911 1 year ago
Drive with your knees next time. One handed is too easy for you.
AlumarsX 1 year ago
@AlumarsX lol gotta drive with the knees while texting with one hand and eating with the other...all while constantly glancing at the passenger seat to read a magazine
brentd86 1 year ago 9
Where do you mount the camera?
bigmanathome24 1 year ago
looks like kentucky?
92adamgotell1 1 year ago
@92adamgotell1 yup just outside lexington
brentd86 1 year ago
hey was that russle cave you drove on near the end of the video
i used to live on harp innis
billybobstick 1 year ago
hey was that russle cave you drove on near the end of the vid
billybobstick 1 year ago
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hey was that russle cave you drove on near the end of the video
billybobstick 1 year ago
hey was that russle cave you drove on near the end of the video
i used to live harp innis
billybobstick 1 year ago
is yur car stock? r u thinkin of puttin a cai on it? planning on gettin a new rx8 soon just wondering what mods u suggest on doin? im lookin to get a mazdaspeed intake for it? suggestions?
nabatron21 1 year ago
@nabatron21 i plan on putting a racing beat intake and exhaust on my car, these mods aren't going to add any noticeable horsepower to the car but they sound the best to me (of course its just personal preference), and are surprisingly affordable. I also plan on installing an axial flow short shifter otherwise im just tinting the windows and enjoying it.
brentd86 1 year ago
@brentd86 oh ok sounds good brah i heard the BHR ignition kit for the rx8 increases gas milage quite abit thats just i heard on rx8club.com might do that later once i get the rx8 r3...and look to add a mazdaspeed intake and maybe mazdaspeed exaust depending if it fits on properly i saw one rx8 r3 at a mazda deelership with the mazdaspeed exaust and wast fitting properly it was about 5 inches away from the bumper just didnt look right.
nabatron21 1 year ago
231hp ?
DeeJay33133 1 year ago
yup
brentd86 1 year ago
@brentd86
really nice!
DeeJay33133 1 year ago
how does the RX8 feel to drive where concerns the rotary engine? Is it effortless acceleration? do you feel a rushing surge of power?
daizmiester 1 year ago
its a trip lol, it's opposite of a piston engine instead of feeling the power in the low end that tapers off at the top its somewhat underpowered until about 5000 rpm which is where it seams to snag torque. At that point you feel yourself being pressed into the seat and it continues smoothly accelerating until redline. If you want to pass someone i recommend dropping two gears instead of one this will put you in your top end and give you the snap to take off.
brentd86 1 year ago
@youngsoulja34 @brentd86 um, just because YOU only had flooding in your rx7 doesn't mean anything. my rx8 flooded 4 times now? not all my fault.. and.. it's a manual. so. i've been doing the rev before turn off like brent now-a-days.
PoeticallyIlliterate 1 year ago
Does the rx8 beep at you if you get close to redline? Is that kind of a safety thing so you dont rev too high?
Sharmanultra1 1 year ago
exactly but the rotary is meant to run high, u can run this car right up to the rev limiter and your not going to hurt your engine as long as you don't overheat it.
brentd86 1 year ago
@brentd86 Thats awesome, im looking at getting an rx8 this summer, and I would love to know some more about it....
One more question, I heard that it is bad for the car to turn it on and turn it off quickly, can you explain that? and how long does it take before you can turn the car off again without any problems?
Sharmanultra1 1 year ago
I have another video titled RX-8 Maintenance I suggest you watch that it will probably answer a lot of your questions.
brentd86 1 year ago
@brentd86 wud you say this is a girls car?
joefurzton 1 year ago
@joefurzton absolutely, i have no problems picking up girls. When they see my car.. it even becomes easy! lol
PoeticallyIlliterate 1 year ago
@Sharmanultra1 ok when you turn on and off your engine too quickly you might flood the engine thats with many cars but more prone with the rotary. that being said it's still rare. When you own own this car you will learn how to treat it. The most important thing i would say when you get this car. Make sure you redline it daily and check the oil level regularly; i check it every 2 fuel ups.
YourDopamine 1 year ago
stick? i love this car :D
xch4oticx 1 year ago
horrible hand positioning!! Asking for trouble that way
thefinancialcrisis 1 year ago
due to pcm reflashes its not really completely necessary anymore but ya the idea behind it was to help burn off some excess fuel to prevent flooding. I still do it most of the time to be safe but I have never had a flooding issue with it.
brentd86 1 year ago
@brentd86 o.k.!
carducho 1 year ago
what a nice place to live and drive! just one thing, brent, i noticed that you step the throttle a bit just before turn it off. Is that necessary in order to prevent flooding or something?thxs mate.
carducho 1 year ago
lol i love at 2:01 when the truck just bodyrolls over the yellow line on the corner
slaycr 1 year ago
lol glad someone noticed that, it doesn't really show up on video but i cursed under my breath when i saw that comin
brentd86 1 year ago
Nice car, i've always wondered what an rx8 is like to drive
czech27 2 years ago 2
@czech27 Me too! I have a Mazdaspeed 3 which is fantastic, but I've always wondered what it'd be like to play around with a high revving rotary like the Rx8. It looks like a sweet car.
grado1000 2 years ago 2
Sounds like a healthy rotary nice video camera mount looks clean and don't worry only older classic rx7s get flooding cause old injectors start leaking I had that problem 4 years after no problems at all
BAHO30 2 years ago
nope none at all, still runs like a champ at almost 52,000 miles on it
brentd86 2 years ago
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SuperCereal90 2 years ago
na the 6 speeds due to pcm reflashes rarely flood anymore it should start fine for you.
brentd86 2 years ago
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IF ONE MAN CAN RIDE A HORSE WITH ONE HAND AND PULL A BULL WITH THE OTHER YOU CAN DAMM SURE DRIVE WITH ONE HAND... XD stupid comments ride fast ride safely
johnjuice1 2 years ago
Man please put your left hand at 9 and your right hand at 3. Only release the steering wheel when you change gear and get it back immediately.. You'll feel the car much better and become one with it that way. You can never feel the car with one hand, and certainly not at the top of the wheel.
Bartmantm 2 years ago 3
you can feel it fine at normal speeds one handed, yes when pushing to the limit 2 is going to be better but one works just fine for normal driving.
brentd86 2 years ago
geez havent you seen the last episode of initial D stage 4?
tournapart2 2 years ago
for us ppl in the south, driving with 1 hand (left for me) is much more comfortable than driving with both hands..i actually feel less safe and less in controle when i have both of my hands on the wheel in the "Right position"
Apoxiosis 2 years ago
@Bartmantm Man hes just driving home its not like hes racing home. You can put both your hands on the steering wheel at all time if you want. But some ppl dont like looking like a wuss all day long.
YourDopamine 1 year ago
lol you guys used to say about us having crappy little engines
MrAngelheart79 2 years ago
i drive the same, looks chilled as it me
probley cos the handling is good. if i was going 100km+ then 2 hands i guess
hajduktyson 2 years ago
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that is no kidding the ugliest car ever
MMprotopaintball20 2 years ago
Nice video of a stock RX mate. Looks quite comfy and easy to drive, but for you're own safty, i would recomand moving your hand off the gear leaver and on to your stearing wheel when you get up in speed. Things tend to happen shitfast and 1 hand will not help. Belive me, been there and done that mistake. Learned the hard way.
ZtriDer 2 years ago 18
@ZtriDer in what part did you see him getting in speed???? at this low speeds you can easily use one hand.
TheEarepol 9 months ago
@TheEarepol are you blind??????
ZtriDer 9 months ago
@ZtriDer no im not blind, i am from holland and that means we are used to much higher speeds. greetz r34
TheEarepol 9 months ago
@TheEarepol /faceslap. You are used to much higher speed. Rally drivers don't drive with 1 hand even if they are used to speed. There is no excuse to be reckless. I'm used to speeds so I should be able to drive while drinking? I'm so good at driving that I should be able to use no hands when driving fast? My "thoughts" is enough to keep the car on the road?
Even at low speed 1 hand is never as good as using 2 hands when shit hits the fan. Start taking driving lessons and learn.
ZtriDer 9 months ago
do you always rev the engine as you turn your 8 off? i noticed that you did at the end ^_^
pumpkinzer0 2 years ago
yes I always rev it to about 3k just to burn off some excess fuel that may be in the engine
brentd86 2 years ago
nice vid, brent! i want a mazda soo bad. :(
hardxoremetalist 2 years ago
man, y'all got some nice roads for cruisin up there. had my 8 for a good 2 months now, and lovin her. silver 04 GT model, original engine and transmission. once I get a bit more of the principle knocked outta my loan I'm going to start tuning her a little. might see ya on rx8club, I'm ixonal there too.
Ixonal 2 years ago
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I just can't imagine why people think it's OK to grab the steering wheel on the top. Is there something wrong with putting your hands on it like normal drivers do? You think it's lame to drive with both hands? Or you think it's cool to do it like this? It's awfully pathetic how people think they're tough guys if they do this. God...
Mike115555 2 years ago
or possibly its simply a hell of a lot more convenient on twisty roads where you are constantly going through the gears, sure if you are taking turns as fast as your car can handle its good to have em at 10 and 2 but if ur simply driving normally its much less hassle than constantly moving your hand to and from the wheel. Under normal driving circumstances there is NO reason that this would not be OK, you make it sound like its the end of the world lol so I call your judgemental ass pathetic.
brentd86 2 years ago
dude this is the most retarded thing i have ever heard of. who cares where his hands are on the steering wheel? srsly
fdmv300 2 years ago 5
@fdmv300 I found the video quite enjoyable actually
ryans523 1 year ago
@ryans523 i liked the video too , i wasn't commenting on that . re read my post. fail.
fdmv300 1 year ago
@fdmv300 you said "this is the most retarded thing" while I said that I found it enjoyable...
ryans523 1 year ago
@ryans523 no not the video i called the guys comment retarded. i watched this video so long ago dude , some guy was bitching about why he had his hands on the wheel like that or something .
fdmv300 1 year ago
@fdmv300 Oh okay, I didn't think of that since the @useraccount was not at the beginning
ryans523 1 year ago
@fdmv300 it's kinda dangerous to put your hand on top.
If you have an accident (doesn't have to be a big crash) and the airbag pops out, all bones in your hand will be broken...
pmlopmlop 1 year ago
This is exactly how i drive my manual 8 day to day. let me guess you drive an AUTO?
mmtiger31 2 years ago
whats wrong with driving automatic rx8 faggot? grow up.
lancerevolution1 2 years ago 2
what the hell is your problem? this video has NOTHING to do with how people GRAB A STEERING WHEEL. are you retarded? like seriously, this car is obviously a fucking standard and it's only convenient to have one hand on the shifter and the other on the top. of course it's evident that YOU don't know that. this video is proof that this car is amazing, what relevance does the location of a body part have ANYTHING to do with this? i agree with everyone else, i ALWAYS drive like that.
hardxoremetalist 2 years ago
How many miles you got on the 8? Have you had to change engine yet?
Lespauls92 2 years ago
I have about 46,000 miles and no havn't had any engine problems yet.
brentd86 2 years ago
nice, check out my rx8 video if you want. Its just some shots of me driving through a canyon road
360nos 2 years ago
Awesome vid!! I test drove a RX-8 my first time yesterday and I love that rotary. RX-8 rules!!
jt8fan7272 2 years ago
Brilliant car, I want one, but they are quite expensive in norway:(
Arsenalfan234 2 years ago
where is that? those roads are pretty ghetto.
xlyesterdaylx 2 years ago
just outside of georgetown/lexington Kentucky
brentd86 2 years ago
wheres the drifting
rufusvonstorm 2 years ago
on a vid filmed by someone who has money to throw away in repairs, drifting is outrageously hard on a vehicle not to mention how fast it eats through tires
brentd86 2 years ago
nice job dude. i watched the whole thing. i want one so bad!
turbohemic 2 years ago
this a manual?
20Muff07 3 years ago
yes
brentd86 3 years ago
nice man, i got a quote on one same year as yours is this the 2.6 litre? well anyway it came back like the cheapest was £4,000.00 an the dearest was £99,999.00 how much do you pay on your insurance?
20Muff07 3 years ago
I'm in America so I'm not sure the conversion but I pay $83 a month which is actually verey reasonable for a male under 25 years old with a sportscar. The car is actually 1.3 liters but puts out like a 2.6 I know what you mean though ya it't the same one you are talking about.
brentd86 3 years ago
Yeah so that means you pay about £40 a month that's good. My quote would of set me around £400 a month, very nice car anyway mate. Hopefully be able to get one myself if i get a better insurance quote
20Muff07 3 years ago
Nice video. How long do you need to let the car warm up, before you can start to drive it? I know you cant shut it down untill the proper operating temp, but do you have to wait that long to drive it too.
spiderdart 2 years ago
if its cold out I let it warm up for like 10-12 minutes until its at the proper operating temp (time may be longer depending on how cold) during the summer the gauge will go past the two big cold lines in 5 minutes then just keep your rpm under 4k until its fully warmed up
brentd86 2 years ago
Hi Rotary-Brother! You are a great RX-8 owner!! Well done ;-)
corres78 2 years ago 3
Ya, people say it's a hastle but like anything if you take good care of it then it will take good care of you, im a lil pissed because someoen hit my back bumper in a parking lot so I have to get it repainted.
brentd86 2 years ago
Do you always rev high befor turning off? I do ;-)
Check out my vids about my rx8 if you have time.
corres78 2 years ago
about 98% of the time i'll rev to 3800 rpm
brentd86 2 years ago
...and i1m sorry about your bumper. :-(
corres78 2 years ago
Just an observation and I know it's probably just habit but your hand positions are really bad. You used your right arm on the wheel like twice in that whole clip.
Nice car though, gotta love em. :-)
VelocityRXB 3 years ago
theres really no need to use both hands on the wheel at those speeds, if I was on a track pushing it to the limit then ya I would want both hands on the wheel whenever I was shifting but honestly during every day driving I think it's uncomfortable and just stupid looking. No one really wants to see someone roll up in a sportscar clutching the wheel like a senior citizen unless the driver is too old to have the reaction time younger drivers have.
brentd86 3 years ago
LOL so driving with one hand at 12 o clock looks so much cooler?
you have no clue how douchey it looks from a 3rd person perspective.
rachitron 3 years ago 2
I drive everything one handed simply because it's more comfortable, it's also a lot more practical on my standard driving on these roads where I'm constantly shifting. The only time my second hand goes to that wheel is if im pushing it around corners for some reason or something comes up that is going to require evasive driving. Why don't you go back to teaching drivers ed to high schoolers and spend a little less time worrying about how I hold my wheel, my driving record speaks for itself.
brentd86 3 years ago
great car my dad bought one for me for my birthday gift
khanimadshah 3 years ago
great vid i just wanted to know if the rx8 is a reliable car an if you have many problems, because im thinking of buying one wit 90,000 kms would it still be a good car
hecticmuzza 3 years ago
im not quite sure what that is equal to in miles but when they start to get up there it may have carbon built up and need the engine reconditioned, to do this costs around 1800 I believe, I still have 5 years of warranty on mine so ill just have it done right before that runs out.
brentd86 3 years ago
that would be like 40,000 miles if your wondering
04cr85 3 years ago
i am hopefully getting one soon! i would like to know though how they do in snow!?! i am selling my dodge dakota since it sucks and is rear wheel drive.. i also noticed this car is rear wheel drive.. does it have good traction control and abs? is it hard to drive in the snow?
2000dodgedakota 3 years ago
it's a rear wheel drive sports car its not gonna like the snow, I am driving mine this winter on the summer tires and I can tell you that you really need to know what your doing to get anywhere. If you put some snow tires like bridgestone blizzaks on it, add some weight to the trunk, and go easy on the gas you should be ok.
brentd86 3 years ago
Premium fuel only or can it also use regular? Does it effect mpg or performance
IveGotChicken 3 years ago
you can use regular you'll prolly get the same mpg but its not going to run as well
brentd86 3 years ago
Can you tell me exactly what you used to make this video and edit it?
Thanks,
suzukiz250lover 3 years ago
I used the Samsung SC-mx20 digital video camera and edited it with Cyberlink Power Director Ultra version 7.0
brentd86 3 years ago
How did you upload it to youtube in hd though?
suzukiz250lover 3 years ago
that program when it produces the movie has an option for youtube I youse that then there is a menu for what kind of file you want it to be I choose the latest version of windows media with the HD after it and it renders it into a file that when I upload it to youtube has that option
brentd86 3 years ago
Hey.. I should be getting a 2004 in the next few weeks for $8k w/ 90k miles.. I'm so excited. I have a few questions for you if you don't mind..
How does it shift? I've got a '65 mustang and it's only got a 3-speed and I think it will be a big jump to 6!
How are they on gas in real life use?
Thanks! Awesome vid btw.
wakka922201 3 years ago
They shift really smooth, I'm sure it will feel more comfortable than your mustang, that is assuming the transmission is all right, as far as gas goes it depends on when your driving it and how you get on it I was getting like around 16 or 17 mpg during the summer...normal driving mostly at speeds of 60mph, now that its cold out and I let it warm up fully before driving that has gone down some... I don't know how familiar you are with the car but you should check out my maintenance video.
brentd86 3 years ago
Thanks Brent for replying so fast. Your maintainence video was really helpful. I took notes.. It may sound daunting to maintain an rx8, but nothing like a old mustang. I'm pretty handy with cars so it should be no problem.. I'm sure the shifting will be much better. I'll keep you posted. Thanks! Ben
wakka922201 3 years ago
nice car and in HD!!!
darthyoda93 3 years ago
Your car is AWESOME!, whats the color?
nice video quality, im thinking about get this camera.
and More Vids of your RX-8!!!
EXPExplorer94 3 years ago
It's what they call Sunlight Silver in color, Ya I really like my camera I record in super fine mode to get this quality but even in HD youtube really drops it's picture quality down when I upload, for the price you can't really find a better digital camcorder. I know I've been meaning to get more vids up but working nights leaves me little time and now that the days are shorter most of my driving is in the dark.
brentd86 3 years ago
understand!, anyway, u have a great car, and a great camera... so when u have a time to record something more about your car, share with us. cya!
EXPExplorer94 3 years ago
im about 2 get an rx8
jus wanna know if u think its a good car