Long time RX8 owner, don't expect that cat to last. If you drive it hard it's gonna melt. Also make sure your ignition is updated. Also premix, redline 2 stroke 8oz per tank is what has worked best for me.
Funny, I went the other way around with mine: My car came with a cheap Toyosport catback when I bought it. Sounded great when pushed hard but droned like mad in town and at motorway speeds. That made it a chore to use the car as a daily driver and a very bad cruiser! Swapped it for an original R3 catback (my car is a S1 192) and it solved all the problems: Quiet in town, no droning at cruising speeds and howls like a banshee near the red line. Perfect! I'll fit in an aftermarket catback in the next two years, but it'll be a Racing Beat Revi! No more cheap parts for my 8!
Great to see the R3 back. I love my rx8. The mid pipe hi flow cat and rear exhaust makes it breath and sounds so amazing with the 13b probs one of the best things with the rotary….the sound turns heads everywhere!
Around 4 years ago I added a possibly identical cheap ebay exhaust to my series 1 RX-8. Such a good sound, especially through tunnels! And before I replaced my cat (which was similarly burned through), it did pop & 🔥. So beautifully anti-social.
Seriously considered getting one of these recently, grew to love the styling. I was planning on daily driving it, but the running costs alone, with petrol being as expensive as it is, I would be bankrupting myself 😢
This makes me almost cry, I miss my rx8 2004 straight pipe doing some pop up flames as the video you show. My dad still got an 2009 with A/T transmission but it's good anyways
Lol please dont give this car away. You saved it once, 95% of this comment section wouldnt know how to maintain the car or put forth the effort to even learn.
Don’t forget to fill some 2 stroke oil in the fuel. It will help to keep the rotary chamberwall lubed when you have cold startup’s. I just to be a wankel engineer at Mazda in Norway, so I been trough my part of these engines😅 But with the right amount of maintenance it can actually hold on for a good time.
Mom has a 2005 Shinka. I was doing some exhaust mods on my cars & she said she wanted something to make hers sound sportier. Most of the exhaust is so expensive . I thought worst case, I can keep her stock stuff in mint condition in case she ever wanted to sell it in the future. I debated about the cheaper versions but wondered how ricey they would sound. Now I have a video to show her... Who knows she might wake up to a Christmas surprise! ;) How has the exhaust held up & does it still sound good after breaking in?
Nice vid. The exhaust tips on the catback are sitting really high and narrow to the bumper - I believe that exhaust was made for the S1 (2003-2008), since the S2/R3 (2008+) has a lower tip positioning on the rear bumper in comparison and typically had to have exhausts/tip sections custom made for it. Might be worth trying to adjust it? Lower/longer exhaust hangers on the rear section can sometimes make it sit better.
Want better mileage? Change the intake, ditch the Cat, and tune it to how it was meant to be. The BS emissions crap is what kills rotory engines, and robs them of half decent MPG. Also, you shouldve gotten some decent reusable motor mounts. There are some sick aftermarkrt options out there.
Love your Channel...Enjoyed Watching a TON of your videos tonight...Especially Enjoyed the Flooded Maserati GT Story. Over the Years I have owned 9 RX7's and 1 RX8....Repaired and Modified Many others too...(Love Cars & Aircraft). Getting Older and Having a Family of 6 (4 Girls & Wife) Changes Things $$...haha...Have not had a fun car for many years. Miss the Rotary Days...You Could Always "Donate" That Gorgeous R3 to Me..😜
Carbon roof? I don't remember yours having one before. I have an R3 so I know it ain't factory. You should keep it and go full bridge or hybrid renesis. Love your content 👌
The exhaust fits the S1 pre 09 cars better. And the rear section bolts right up to the stock mid section. If you go with a turbo xs high flow cat you will have to widen the muffler pipe.
Long time RX8 owner, don't expect that cat to last. If you drive it hard it's gonna melt. Also make sure your ignition is updated. Also premix, redline 2 stroke 8oz per tank is what has worked best for me.
Funny, I went the other way around with mine: My car came with a cheap Toyosport catback when I bought it. Sounded great when pushed hard but droned like mad in town and at motorway speeds. That made it a chore to use the car as a daily driver and a very bad cruiser! Swapped it for an original R3 catback (my car is a S1 192) and it solved all the problems: Quiet in town, no droning at cruising speeds and howls like a banshee near the red line. Perfect! I'll fit in an aftermarket catback in the next two years, but it'll be a Racing Beat Revi! No more cheap parts for my 8!
Great to see the R3 back. I love my rx8. The mid pipe hi flow cat and rear exhaust makes it breath and sounds so amazing with the 13b probs one of the best things with the rotary….the sound turns heads everywhere!
Around 4 years ago I added a possibly identical cheap ebay exhaust to my series 1 RX-8. Such a good sound, especially through tunnels! And before I replaced my cat (which was similarly burned through), it did pop & 🔥. So beautifully anti-social.
sounds sooo good, i repurposed a mazdaspeed exhaust from a older 8, cost me less than $500 and my car sounds amazing too.
KEEP THAT RX8 R3 THATS IS MY DREAM CAR TO OWN ONE DAY PLEASE TAKE CARE OF IT AND NEVER SELL IT
Seriously considered getting one of these recently, grew to love the styling. I was planning on daily driving it, but the running costs alone, with petrol being as expensive as it is, I would be bankrupting myself 😢
Get a cheap motorcycle to go along with it
Gotta Pay to play :(
Put a cold air intake it sounds clean with an exhaust
This makes me almost cry, I miss my rx8 2004 straight pipe doing some pop up flames as the video you show.
My dad still got an 2009 with A/T transmission but it's good anyways
Always love car building and straight pipe content 👍
I’ve only had mine a week and I already love it. I’ve had 9 mustangs, but this is one of my favorite cars I’ve had.
Not my kind of desired exhaust sound but you guys are fun to watch.
That exhaust sounds pretty damn good for the price. It's hard to tell, but it doesn't sound obnoxious.
I'm legit so sad. My Rx8 stopped working on me about 8 years ago and this car sounds just like my baby. Ugh. I miss her.
Glad to see you guys again 💯
Thanks!
I’ve always had a soft spot for RX-8s. So glad to see this car again on the channel and it sounds beautiful!
Makes me want to go out and buy another rotary, haven't had one since my early 20's - what a glorious sound
There’s no denying how unique and cool the Rx 8 is
Lol please dont give this car away. You saved it once, 95% of this comment section wouldnt know how to maintain the car or put forth the effort to even learn.
Can confirm engine mounts make a world of difference
Glad to see new content on the RX8. I have always like the looks of them just not the sketchy reliability.
That thing sounds sick!
WOW YOU GUYS STILL HAVE IT ? I BEEN WAITING YESSSSSIRRRRR
Been waiting two years for this video
Tell me why I thought this car was gone glad to still see it in the channel
I think they fell in love with it I don't blame em I'm buying one tomorrow
The tint doesn’t look that bad, quite nice actually
Build it as a track toy on budget, semislick tyres, some high performace brake pads, harnesses and go for fun.
The best sounding RX8 on youtube.
Two step it. A guy from Greece did it and it sounds so good
A well maintained Rotary RX8 and sounds great. I wish I can find one like that and cheap.
Just bought an RX8 R3 RS. Import from Japan. I will definitly buy one of these exhaust's🎉 15:40
Oh god i've been waiting for this for a long time
Yeees, Bring the Rx-8 to a Track Day!
Hahahah "driving the cool shop over to the car" thank you for not editing that out!!!
Glad to see the rx8 back
Always seemed to have pretty good luck with ebay parts. Especially with exhausts..Even headers they typically bolt right up and just work.
Don’t forget to fill some 2 stroke oil in the fuel. It will help to keep the rotary chamberwall lubed when you have cold startup’s. I just to be a wankel engineer at Mazda in Norway, so I been trough my part of these engines😅 But with the right amount of maintenance it can actually hold on for a good time.
Great to see your vids again!
I beleve I have same problems with your rx8. Just order the parts. I cannt wait to see the result like yours. Good Video!!!!
that does sound pretty good not gonna lie
That airport looks familiar. Was out there doing some flight training a few months ago. Love the exhaust
Clean ass car. Got a 2JZ swapped one in my hand
Love that RX8! I test drove one when they were new, how do you guys fit in it?
Much better, like a new car👍👍
I’d say give it away , to me ! Haha I’m in the market for one of these and this is a great example . Love what you’re doing so far .
Mom has a 2005 Shinka. I was doing some exhaust mods on my cars & she said she wanted something to make hers sound sportier. Most of the exhaust is so expensive . I thought worst case, I can keep her stock stuff in mint condition in case she ever wanted to sell it in the future. I debated about the cheaper versions but wondered how ricey they would sound. Now I have a video to show her... Who knows she might wake up to a Christmas surprise! ;) How has the exhaust held up & does it still sound good after breaking in?
Love the content and r3 is my dream for sure!! Keep it up
Did that new cat burn up yet? The huge overbuilt mazda cat barely stands up and sometimes doesnt. Test pipe and Cobb tuner is the way.
Nice vid. The exhaust tips on the catback are sitting really high and narrow to the bumper - I believe that exhaust was made for the S1 (2003-2008), since the S2/R3 (2008+) has a lower tip positioning on the rear bumper in comparison and typically had to have exhausts/tip sections custom made for it. Might be worth trying to adjust it? Lower/longer exhaust hangers on the rear section can sometimes make it sit better.
The exshaust will last way longer than the car mate , glad your back
A lot of the eBay RX8 exhausts say "Not for facelift models". Was this exhaust built specifically for S2/R3s?
I just got a rx8 couple months ago didn’t know you have one
Well done! Mod it more and then sell it. The RX is no giveaway car because of the fuel consumption.
Want better mileage? Change the intake, ditch the Cat, and tune it to how it was meant to be. The BS emissions crap is what kills rotory engines, and robs them of half decent MPG. Also, you shouldve gotten some decent reusable motor mounts. There are some sick aftermarkrt options out there.
I always can't wait to see your new vids! Love the new exaust
Hi I love ur videos u inspired me to like cars
You can fix that lights with brake fluid (try it)
Remove that tint !!!!
I agree remove it or replace it, the old faded tint takes away from such a beautiful car!
It's not faded, it's the cheap WalMart purple tint.
Love your Channel...Enjoyed Watching a TON of your videos tonight...Especially Enjoyed the Flooded Maserati GT Story. Over the Years I have owned 9 RX7's and 1 RX8....Repaired and Modified Many others too...(Love Cars & Aircraft). Getting Older and Having a Family of 6 (4 Girls & Wife) Changes Things $$...haha...Have not had a fun car for many years. Miss the Rotary Days...You Could Always "Donate" That Gorgeous R3 to Me..😜
Glad you got your private jet, making moves in life man
Where is your premix need to add oil to the gas like a two-stroke
BHR are are awesome! planning on getting their ign. coils.
Omg 1st it was not so desirable now it's an amazing sounding rotary!🙌 so freaken awesome!! JR garage always doing it simple clean and awesome!👌
Dude I bought on of those and it started to riddle after 2 months hope u have better luck
Put premixe on the fuel that’s going to help you
As far as I know you don't really need to on newer rx8s, the engine self lubricates itself
Finally an upload
The wait is over
why you have such a bad fuell economy ?? my burns the similar fuell as a 2lt engine
Hey did you see that video of that McLaren getting hit by a Honda CRV today. Look for that one coming to an auction near you soon.
That's a sick car!!!!
Carbon roof? I don't remember yours having one before. I have an R3 so I know it ain't factory. You should keep it and go full bridge or hybrid renesis. Love your content 👌
What's the status of the Porsche 911 V8 conversion?
Cool shop over to the car...I caught that.
First time on your Channel! Ooo BABY is RT ! 😂🤣😅😂😂
aye man this rx8 is nice !!!
Free car giveaway#4? That exhaust sounds awesome!
forgot yall had this lol since the las time ya'll posted an r3 video, their value has gone up about 60-70%.
That’s a nice sound for such a cheap exhaust. That’s less than a vibrant muffler😭
You should wrap the RX-8 in yellow!
Is that the Pegasus airfield?!?
So will that cat pass smog checks? I messed up my stock cat by spitting flames 😅 so I’m in need of a cat ASAP! lol
sounds great, Turtle wax headlight restorer for the headlights boys
What engine mounts are you using? I’m getting the same vibration with my r3. Thank you!
Just the cheap eBay ones I showed.
Yeah super happy to see you guys again. Have been missing your videos!
Thank you. Lots of great content filmed and ready to be posted!
gonna get the same exhaust for mine! 😁
The exhaust fits the S1 pre 09 cars better. And the rear section bolts right up to the stock mid section. If you go with a turbo xs high flow cat you will have to widen the muffler pipe.
What's the brand name of that catback exhaust?
Keep it forever
Come Visit Cali ! Cruise here in L.A. Beverly hills .haha
I’m an RX8 fan boy. I have an 11 r3. I wanted an 09 in black but I couldn’t find one. If you don’t keep it I’d love to buy it.
We might sell it, what’s your offer? Dm us on Insta @jrgarage
Please mod it, i love that car!
The Louder the car the more safer you are.
and pedestrians too!
Great to watch that you 're enjoying the car/exhaust that much...
I just want to see more content in general from you guys! Miss the regular uploads
No premix?
Literally get a Shop Napkin and WD-40 spray your headlights a few times and wipe away and your headlights will look way better
I remember a colleague testdriving an RX-5 in the early 1990:s telling me how fun AND how thirsty it was! ☺
Good job guys! 👍
HKS hi-power single exit tho
If you heat up the engine and the exhaust, the Rx8 split flames even with the stock exhaust
Oh fr?
it will burble but u wont see flames thanks to the cat.
Next two videos should be rx8 content 🙂
Jesus Christ give this handsome Man more more Wisdom 😍
U should totally help me get my first car😉