Well, I have to update. I am not happy with the random hard starts, and random misfire at startup the RX-8 is doing. So as not to risk catastrophic failure while out in BFE, I am not bringing the RX-8. I guess it is just me getting older, or having a child to take care of now, but I don't want to risk causing more damage $$$ wise.
So I am bringing this (which is faster than an RX-8 anyway):