Track days and engine life
Discussion
Hello
Bought rx8 last year and i love this beast. Car got only 20k miles on clock and it runs like new. Problem is that i got addicted to track days and was wondering how much harm it does to my engine like life spam etc... We are talking about 1 track day a month with full knowledge of rotary maintenance. Thing is that people which i meet at track days keep saying that i should buy something else just for TDs and keep my current car out of track due to damage that engine is taking every single run...
So now i am confused and would really like to hear some opinions on this.
Thanks for reply!!
Good luck and peace out.
Bought rx8 last year and i love this beast. Car got only 20k miles on clock and it runs like new. Problem is that i got addicted to track days and was wondering how much harm it does to my engine like life spam etc... We are talking about 1 track day a month with full knowledge of rotary maintenance. Thing is that people which i meet at track days keep saying that i should buy something else just for TDs and keep my current car out of track due to damage that engine is taking every single run...
So now i am confused and would really like to hear some opinions on this.
Thanks for reply!!
Good luck and peace out.
Hey!
Thank you for your quick reply.. Long story short this is my first rotary but i am going to stick to it in future for sure, love this high revving engine and high bills of oil haha
. There is 1 more thing to wonder... Did about 10 TDs but never saw other Rx-8 on track and it is very strange to me because i honestly do not think that you can buy better car for track in this price range these days. So lets spread this little rotary world guys
Thank you for your quick reply.. Long story short this is my first rotary but i am going to stick to it in future for sure, love this high revving engine and high bills of oil haha
. There is 1 more thing to wonder... Did about 10 TDs but never saw other Rx-8 on track and it is very strange to me because i honestly do not think that you can buy better car for track in this price range these days. So lets spread this little rotary world guys Edited by Canabo on Saturday 10th August 01:09
Hello again!
Basically i asked if rotary ( rx8 ) engine is good and reliable for track days few years back..
Answer is: YES :P
Still owning that car, love it, its my daily driver as well! basic oil, filters, breaks change, 1x rear suspension, 2 x plugs and coils, clutch were changed and thats it in full 3 years on track days and daily driver!
just wanted to bump this thread because i still feel that rotary cars are very underrated and need love... and more....
Engine is rocking as new or even better. ( 5W30 )
There is absolutely nothing bad to say about RX8 from my honest experience in 4 years!
peace out.
Basically i asked if rotary ( rx8 ) engine is good and reliable for track days few years back..
Answer is: YES :P
Still owning that car, love it, its my daily driver as well! basic oil, filters, breaks change, 1x rear suspension, 2 x plugs and coils, clutch were changed and thats it in full 3 years on track days and daily driver!
just wanted to bump this thread because i still feel that rotary cars are very underrated and need love... and more....
Engine is rocking as new or even better. ( 5W30 )
There is absolutely nothing bad to say about RX8 from my honest experience in 4 years!
peace out.
CedricN said:
Nice to hear! Looking at buying one as a second car, and spare track day toy. Lots of the rx8 problems seems to stem from failing coil packs=melted cat=increased back pressure= melted seals in the engine due to high EGTs.
If i would track one frequently i would replace the coils with BHR coils, and go for a metallic high flow cat(i will even for a street car if i buy one), and maybe run premixed oil. That seems to keep stuff going on the renesis.
How many miles do the car have now?
Car is on 65000km right now....If i would track one frequently i would replace the coils with BHR coils, and go for a metallic high flow cat(i will even for a street car if i buy one), and maybe run premixed oil. That seems to keep stuff going on the renesis.
How many miles do the car have now?
Edited by CedricN on Saturday 18th March 18:46
just want to add that my rear suspension is gone again ( will be changed second time in 12 months ) Now iam forced to dig deep about this issue because i dont remember to read or hear anythings about this problem from other owners. If 1 track day a month have this effect on it then i am not happy at all.
peace out
My RX8 update
Still own the car, 80.500km on clock atm.. My daily driver in small town in Ireland. I do not do track days any more since 2018, after i had to change my rear suspension for 3x ( what ever reason ). 3x oil change ( 5w 30 ) per year and revving to red on daily basis is what it keeps it in good condition. What i experience more is that more people are saying that its so unusual to see this car on the road ( only 20% of rx8 made are on the road at this time ) so happy days for me and with Cannonball Ireland accepted my car for 2013 and 2019 dont see any reason to not stick with it until i sell it for 100k ( haha or not.. )
My bottom line: its expensive for petrol/oil/insurance ( Ireland ), but i am in love
Still own the car, 80.500km on clock atm.. My daily driver in small town in Ireland. I do not do track days any more since 2018, after i had to change my rear suspension for 3x ( what ever reason ). 3x oil change ( 5w 30 ) per year and revving to red on daily basis is what it keeps it in good condition. What i experience more is that more people are saying that its so unusual to see this car on the road
( only 20% of rx8 made are on the road at this time ) so happy days for me and with Cannonball Ireland accepted my car for 2013 and 2019 dont see any reason to not stick with it until i sell it for 100k ( haha or not.. )My bottom line: its expensive for petrol/oil/insurance ( Ireland ), but i am in love
Edited by Canabo on Saturday 22 February 01:49
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