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Post by shamrockkitt on Oct 4, 2007 17:04:38 GMT -5
Here's the deal: I took my RX8 to NorthPoint Mazda for the usual $80 servicing. I also tell them the car has a rough idle (sorta feels like a miss) at a stop. The first question they ask me is, "Do you baby it?", "Cuz, it has carbon build-up and it needs to be abused! (as in run in higher rpm's)"
I normally do not take it over 5K rpm - is that bad? The only time I had it over that was going down the freeway doing 110mph in 6th gear.
Northpoint is telling me I need to run it most of the time between 4000 and 4500 rpm and take it up to 8500 rpm every once in a while.
Can anyone tell me if these higher rpms good for the vehicle and is it common to drive it like that?
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Post by hypothermix on Oct 4, 2007 19:09:26 GMT -5
Here's the deal: I took my RX8 to NorthPoint Mazda for the usual $80 servicing. I also tell them the car has a rough idle (sorta feels like a miss) at a stop. The first question they ask me is, "Do you baby it?", "Cuz, it has carbon build-up and it needs to be abused! (as in run in higher rpm's)" I normally do not take it over 5K rpm - is that bad? The only time I had it over that was going down the freeway doing 110mph in 6th gear. Northpoint is telling me I need to run it most of the time between 4000 and 4500 rpm and take it up to 8500 rpm every once in a while. Can anyone tell me if these higher rpms good for the vehicle and is it common to drive it like that? I've heard this for the 7's I almost always drove mine in the upper half of the tach and never had problems. |
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Post by DriftHappy on Oct 4, 2007 19:33:09 GMT -5
Trae never lets his car drop below 5k rpms, I drive my 8 a little easier but it sees 9200 every time I get in the car.
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Post by hypothermix on Oct 4, 2007 21:32:24 GMT -5
the tC took some getting used to. I bounced the rev limiter constanly for the first month I owned it. BTW it was more like 4 to 4.5k, but close enough. Always stayed in that spot were the power was ready when you wanted it. I drive the tC easier, and I really miss driving my FC.
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Post by DriftHappy on Oct 4, 2007 23:17:03 GMT -5
Some ole Seafoam will take care of your problem. Run it through your gas once-in-a-while. You could probably benefit from pouring a little in the rotor housings or running it in your oil for about 500 miles. Just be prepared for some extra soot on the back of your car.
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Post by Mr.President on Oct 5, 2007 1:33:34 GMT -5
I'm not gonna lie, I didn't buy my Rx-7 to be looked at. It's good for you, and the car to open it up every once in a while. If you really wanna take care of it, Interstate driving should do the trick... its got 9k rpm red line!! you should at least take it near that!
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Post by hypothermix on Oct 5, 2007 17:08:59 GMT -5
I may stop by if you don't mind Anferny
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Post by DriftHappy on Oct 5, 2007 23:28:02 GMT -5
Your welcome to anytime this weekend.
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