turned up at mallory park thundersport gb meeting expecting to see the beast in anger! where was it? does anyone know what is going on with the rotary racer and are we going to see it?

Its been a while since I've navigated RotaryNews.com.
Today I realized that I overlook alot of stuff on the site, because It all looks the same, like a paperback book.
I am thinking:

Put up a navigation bar accros the top of the home page;
RacingBeat, Atkins etc, can be at the very top in rectangular window.
No offense to RotryNews, but its time for some sprucing up.

Maybe everyone else can put their 2 cents in and we can make 50cent. (or just throw the change out)

OK got my Christmas gift early and having a ball. The RX-8 is really a great machine. The dealer made me a deal on a base sport model with a 6 speed manual transmission. It met all my WANTS in that it was basic and I love it (no tickets yet). In any case I have read about the Gas Mialage and am trying to figure out how and when to shift a vehical that redlines at 8500 to 9000 RPM.
I grew up with manual transmissions and understand the need to compensate between High RPMs and Gas Miliage but am also being told that if I do not "wind it up" it is actually bad for the engine?
OK anyone got some reccomendations as to what RPM levels to shift at (consider it a flat road so inclines are understood). I think two conditions:

This 13A engine has never been apart. The spark plugs are 25 years old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx9HZ0AP53I

I recently purchased a 2004 RX8 A/T. I don't know much about cars, but I did have a few questions. I've been on the internet all night trying to find answers but they elude me.

1: I read that the M/T rx8 pushes 238 HP, while the A/T hits about 197. I also somewhere read that rx8's are not performing as high as they are listed, so would that put me at about 150hp?

2: I would like to upgrade my car with things such as turbos and whatnot, but I cannot find any places to purchase turbo kits, and the ones I do find are for M/T only. Is there nothing I can do to significantly increase my power?

http://jet-engine-lab.technion.ac.il/6thsmp/hemi.pdf

Charles

can anybody help with finding some technical school for rotary

R&T had a comparo with 4 - 5 cars and the RX-8 won. Still, there were problems and recurrent ones. Is it time to total up the plusses and minuses on the "No Overlap Rotary"?

We still see the flooding problem, worse gas mileage than an RX-2 with blown seals. R&T complained of very low torque.

Has the Renesis engine development been a dead end compared with the recip or even with what research has shown the rotary could be doing right now?

Thanx,

Charles Wilson

The paint is "bubbling" in the corner of the back door window. My car is garaged all the time - at home and at the office and is kept immaculately. Anyone had body problems????? You think it's covered????

Hey All,

I'm in the market for a used car. I've been pining for the 93-94 RX-7 Twin 2. It's absolutely gorgeous. I want it stock too so I can do everything from scratch. But, I'm totally dumb when it comes to the rotary engine. What should I be looking for? Where can I get information? What questions should I be asking the seller? Is there a specific model I should be looking for? What should I be aware of? Pros? Cons? What is the competitive price for a quality RX-7? Thanks, guys. I know it's a lot to ask but I figure I'd just go ahead and ask.