DGRR 2008... a record year!! - Page 2

zonblitz · 02-25-2008, 04:12 PM

That's still scary... an 8 is the backup!

WE3RX7 · 02-26-2008, 01:26 PM

Ha - I figured you'd think its scary that I let my GF drive it that far

She actually only has 1 mile commute to work each day, so I let her drive that one to keep the mileage down. It's an '04 w/ 33K on the clock... I think/HOPE it'll make the trip just fine... if not, I've got an REW I can swap into it

***Herblenny*** · 02-26-2008, 02:02 PM

Kevin, what do you use for pre-mix? I might have to start doing that

I'm now having little bit of issues with my 8

J2R · 03-18-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RotaryResurrection

just go to wal mart and pick up a gallon of tc-3 outboard 2 cycle. And also get a small bottle, 8oz. This will be your measuring device. To a full tank, dump in the 8oz before filling up, which in a 16 gal fillup puts you at 0.5oz/gal which is ideal for additional injection on top of a questionable OMP. IF you were not running an OMP you would step up to 1oz/gal. Dumping it in prior to fillup helps the gas mix with the premix easier.

Most of my car's life was not premixed, but since I have had it the premix has helped it start and idle slightly better. I do it to raise compression because it is low...owners of newer/lower mile vehicles can do it to prevent compression loss in the first place.

I know I am late into reading this... But is it safe to do this? May be a stupid question since some are doing this for good. But I am always scared of screwing my 8 up, which the main reason why I don't touch anything under the hood besides regular maintenance. Are there any cons?

I don't have an idle problem and mine has 55k (04) on it. But Mike's has 52k (04) and has rough idle. The difference between his and mine is that mine was created in (GT)Jan of 04 and his is (T)Jun of 03. I have noticed some differences, his is much stiffer in the gears and steering. Mine is flexible but catches the shifts faster. Both are manual.

Does anyone have any insights on this? This has been on my mind. I am still waiting for my baby to come home. I had my VR put through a cosmetic refresh. Just had the VR completely repainted, new head lights and windshield. I had a gravel truck mess it up pretty bad.

spankle my wankle · 02-26-2008, 04:34 PM

+1 for my first gen being for sale if it breaks to!

fikren · 02-26-2008, 04:44 PM

"welcome to DGRR, please enjoy the cruises friday and saturday be sure to stick around sunday for the broke down car sale."

spankle my wankle · 02-27-2008, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by fikren

"welcome to DGRR, please enjoy the cruises friday and saturday be sure to stick around sunday for the broke down car sale."

hahaha i wonder who will sponsor that event....phil can take care of that!

***Herblenny*** · 02-26-2008, 11:23 PM

Thanks Kevin! I'm going to pick up a gallon and start pre mixing.. I did notice its starting to idle bit rough and I had some issues during my trip to New Orleans.

WE3RX7 · 02-27-2008, 03:28 PM

You would think after 40 years of rotary engineering in cars, Mazda could get a decent premix system in these cars!

I hadn't started premixing the 8 (bought it used about a month ago)... but perhaps I should start. I premix all the other ones, its only fair!

Pourman · 03-02-2008, 01:21 PM

I used Pettit's Pro-Tek R in the FD for a while back when it was still stock ... maybe that's why the first motor went 124K miles before cracking an Apex seal ... i thought about trailering my car up there this year , but I REALLY want to road trip in the FD

... David , good to know you live so close to the Dragon , in case something goes wrong with the car

... BTW , will each day be filled by events , or will there be any time to do anything AT the Village ??

fikren · 03-02-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pourman

... BTW , will each day be filled by events , or will there be any time to do anything AT the Village ??

NO...you must not touch anything, you must show up at the scheduled times, you must check in every 30 mins with an event supervisor, you must not talk to anyone, and lights out are at 9:30pm with a 6am wake up.

Actually I think Phil has some things lined up but I do believe there will be ample time to do some things on your own if you want. (if theres not the wife is going to beat me

)

Pourman · 03-03-2008, 10:52 AM

I just didn't want to miss out on anything if I chose to do something else during one of the days ... I'm going up a day early too , so I can help Phil out ... maybe I can explore then

... I'm bringing my Sector 9 and Flowboard too

classicauto · 03-04-2008, 06:19 PM

I'm effin' excited.

Real effin' excited.

Turbo II · 03-05-2008, 12:23 AM

All I know is Phil better get in some driving time this year. And maybe one ride.

***Herblenny*** · 03-05-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbo II

All I know is Phil better get in some driving time this year. And maybe one ride.

I hope so too... Hopefully coming up day early will help!

Also, I'm buying 10 large Pizzas and 3 pitchers of beer on Thursday night.. My treat!! (yes, there is a reason... I'm going to make your ass work at the event next day

).

I'm upgrading some of the stuff on the car and will be testing it out at the Gap

Oh, Exedy guys are also coming up day early So, some of you can have one on one conversation about clutches. They are super cool dudes!

02-26-2008, 02:02 PM	#3
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02-26-2008, 04:44 PM	#6
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02-26-2008, 11:23 PM	#8
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Thanks Kevin! I'm going to pick up a gallon and start pre mixing.. I did notice its starting to idle bit rough and I had some issues during my trip to New Orleans. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

03-02-2008, 01:21 PM	#10
Pourman Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Perdido Key , Florida Posts: 320 Rep Power: 18	I used Pettit's Pro-Tek R in the FD for a while back when it was still stock ... maybe that's why the first motor went 124K miles before cracking an Apex seal ... i thought about trailering my car up there this year , but I REALLY want to road trip in the FD ... David , good to know you live so close to the Dragon , in case something goes wrong with the car ... BTW , will each day be filled by events , or will there be any time to do anything AT the Village ?? Last edited by Pourman; 03-02-2008 at 01:27 PM.

03-03-2008, 10:52 AM	#12
Pourman Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Perdido Key , Florida Posts: 320 Rep Power: 18	I just didn't want to miss out on anything if I chose to do something else during one of the days ... I'm going up a day early too , so I can help Phil out ... maybe I can explore then ... I'm bringing my Sector 9 and Flowboard too Last edited by Pourman; 03-04-2008 at 12:32 AM.

02-25-2008, 04:12 PM	#1
zonblitz Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pearl River, LA Posts: 166 Rep Power: 18	That's still scary... an 8 is the backup!

02-26-2008, 01:26 PM	#2
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Ha - I figured you'd think its scary that I let my GF drive it that far She actually only has 1 mile commute to work each day, so I let her drive that one to keep the mileage down. It's an '04 w/ 33K on the clock... I think/HOPE it'll make the trip just fine... if not, I've got an REW I can swap into it

02-26-2008, 04:34 PM	#5
spankle my wankle Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 185 Rep Power: 18	+1 for my first gen being for sale if it breaks to!

02-27-2008, 03:28 PM	#9
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	You would think after 40 years of rotary engineering in cars, Mazda could get a decent premix system in these cars! I hadn't started premixing the 8 (bought it used about a month ago)... but perhaps I should start. I premix all the other ones, its only fair!

03-04-2008, 06:19 PM	#13
classicauto crash auto?fix auto Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 816 Rep Power: 18	I'm effin' excited. Real effin' excited.

03-05-2008, 12:23 AM	#14
Turbo II Zoom Freaking Zoom Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 324 Rep Power: 18	All I know is Phil better get in some driving time this year. And maybe one ride. __________________ 1988 RX-7 Convertible 1991 RX-7 Turbo 2004 RX-8 GT 1985 RX-7 GSL - Sold