Best Cooling Mods To Reduce Engine Heat On Your Mazda Rx8

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How to reduce and prevent overheating rx8 engine.
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@gamingmadesimple5510 6 жыл бұрын

Should have mentioned getting a high flow exhaust. So many people over look it as a cooling mod cuz everyone assumes it's a power mod only but the faster your car can get the gases out the less heat it will transfer into the housings.

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback man. It makes sense now that you've mentioned it, but at the time, it didn't cross my mind. Cheers! :)

@nico-up8ug 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos have really helped me understand the rx8 and makes me more comfortable in buying one thanks buddy

@djskueakrz3107 6 жыл бұрын

As always very informative and entertaining keep up the good work

@lemonseltzergames8429 9 ай бұрын

Great Video! Thanks

@mecagodzilla3 6 жыл бұрын

Really useful video for beginners to rotary engines!

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@thenewshadeofblack9684 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos get better each time you post one! I always look forward to watching your videos.

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man! I'm super happy you like them :D

@thenewshadeofblack9684 6 жыл бұрын

No problem, I learned alot from your videos. It even helped cutting cost in certain areas of my build!

@ameldolovac7509 6 жыл бұрын

Čestitke za predjenih 10K ✋👍

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Hvala ti 🤗👌

@Toa_Atarangi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the links definitely getting the fan control kit but did some grill work the other week cos I hit the track for the 2nd time and she went great 🤙

@Drivenbymadness 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man, great job !

@Daniel-xc3ws 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me wanna buy one

@Admiral-Dolphin 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one... thanks. Good Video as always ✌🏻 Can‘t await the Spring with better temperatures to upgrade my RX8. (Finally bought one). I‘ve learned so much from you. Never regret the early subscribe from the beginning. #DrivenByMadnessSquad ✌🏻🔰

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Reaaaaallyyyy 😃😃😃😃😃😍 That's sooo cool man :D Now you got me excited :P Thank you so much bro!!!

@shanvlogs3262 6 жыл бұрын

Aiiways you are the best ..... Thanks for make my car live

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Charith, you guys are worth it

@DiegoLopez-fn4ml 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos, subscribed and following. My city is hot as hell in summer reaching 40 celsius and add track temp is a no go for this car. I started with cooling mods. New rad, new oil lines (leaking before), mishimoto Thermostat and triggering fans (ECU flash) at 92 and 96 C. I am running stock intake with K&N OEM filter replacement. Some questions: - Heard aluminum under tray and foam around radiator help a lot to push air through radiator and make it more efficient. - what is the desired operating temperature for the renesis? - What about engine bay temp reduction? coming

@boomer5601 6 жыл бұрын

interesting video! keep going!

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

@dpip4 6 жыл бұрын

Another great vid. My cooling seems to be great. I’ve recently replaced the radiator and thermostat. My heat stopped working and I’ve checked the control issue but to no avail. I’m not sure what to look at next?

@tnutss 18 күн бұрын

I didn’t see you talk about the OIL COOLER thermostat replacement. Stock oil cooler thermostat doesn’t open till 200+F good video idea brother!

@Snoopi25 6 жыл бұрын

Great list! Yes, removing the CAT will also aid greatly in reducing engine temps. At some point in the future I want to get the upgraded oil cooler kit. Apparently the stock oil coolers are not bad themselves, it's usually the oil cooler lines that provide some restriction. So for some it might be a good idea to just replace the lines. Was surprised u threw on hood venting, didn't actually think of that one, but it makes sense. Gets the heat out from the engine bae (ha, see what I did there?), and lets air flow better through. The license plate isn't actually that big of a problem. If you look closely, the front grill itself is mostly not perforated. Most of the air was designed to go from underneath the bumper (with the aid of the undertray). The undertray is actually angled to force that incoming air through the radiator. Unfortunately, I rarely know any RX-8 owners that still have the undertray XD

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Yup, i'm on board with you on the oil cooling kit. Just need santa to make a nice pay pal deposit next time :P Yup, the hood mod is very effective. i saw that bae, it came straight from the hood ( i also did something :P hahah ). The undertray can be bothersome, especially if you remove your bumper very often, like me. if you noticed i also dont have it installed atm :P The Euro licence plate is a bit restrictive, and the holes can always be perforated to increase efficency :)

@StephanPluemer 3 жыл бұрын

Allways good Videos from you ;)

@Drivenbymadness 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 😊

@user-sr5pk5vg4i 6 жыл бұрын

Out all these cooling solutions, oil vents and better hood are the best but pricy ones!

@evielcastroazamar2137 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the follow up on this topic. I would still recommend getting the Lo-Tek pod over the racing beat pod, as the Lo-tek is glued over the dashboard and the gauges will be always in your field of vision. With the racing beat you have to take your eyes off the road to monitor/check the temperature being shown by the gauges. Also, the Prosport gauges would be a lot better than the mechanical ones of the racing beat. OK, you will have a +/-1 additional variation of the readings but if you get the premium version you will also get an alarm function so that the gauges will inform you as soon as they detect the temperature goes close to the dangerous zone. At the end the Lo-Tekpod + Prosport gauges will be around 150-250 Euros cheaper than gettitng the racingbeat kit.

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

I totally agree on the positioning of the gauges, very unpractical position if racing or concentrating on the road. I was looking at some aftermarket gauges, but never came upon Lo-tek. Does the lotek pod have a specific fittment for the rx8, or they just sell universal ones ? I was looking for pods, so if they can offer tailored ones, i would go for it.

@evielcastroazamar2137 6 жыл бұрын

www.gaugepods.com/rx8.html

@marinstoica867 2 жыл бұрын

@@Drivenbymadness you can find a module that will fit behind the instrument cluster and will make your dash show the real temperature and pressure oil. Best thing I have bought.

@sekandarsherzai5241 6 жыл бұрын

I have a question my catalytic converter was damaged I didn't replace it I just broke all the ceramics and take it out after the sound was much better and it was working is there any danger to the car or no

@albertmac2556 4 жыл бұрын

What other coolants can I use ? I need it asap my coolant light turned on and I'm low

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

OTHER MODS TO CONSIDER: - ALUMINIUM UNDER TRAY (it doesn't sogg, like the plastic oem one) - FREE FLOWING EXHAUST (The faster your get the gases out, the less heat it will transfer into the housings) - ENLARGE VENTS ON THE PLASTIC WHEEL WELLS ( better cooling)

@tananusin 6 жыл бұрын

Driven by madness And reduce front&back radiator pressure by relocate battery, AC condenser and change intake box to AEM

@maybelive765 6 жыл бұрын

Hey I loved the video. I am a current Corolla co-owner (it's my dad's) and im considering to buy a MazdaSpeed 3 over the summer. My 2 year plan is to daily the Mazdaspeed 3 over the winter, and an RX8 when my city's temperatures allow me (I live in Canada). Although I think the RX8 is a great stock sports car, the many quirks the car has need to be properly tuned for me to enjoy them. I'd like you to help me list the modifications I was thinking of doing on it: - I firstly wanted to change some of the suspension work, as well as the cooling tricks you demonstrated in the video (I legit was gonna do it anyways lol) - Secondly I wanted to mid-pipe or straight pipe the car depending on my budget and legalities - Thirdly was weight reduction, I was gonna notably replace the enterior's unecessary weight... I'm not sure what else could be done exactly but I'm not there yet so :/ - Fourthly I wanted to rebuild a Renesis engine and give it a supercharging boost if it allows me... if not I was gonna swap to a 13B-REW or something... - Lastly I wanted to body kit the car a bit, a tasteful and useful back wing, tasteful bumpers with sidesquirts to go with... a nice little hood for the cooling the engine needs... The very last detail is the color, I want a matte black RX8 with bronze rims like the cool kids :) Can't wait to be Rotary Army!

@shadogaming5905 6 жыл бұрын

i have been looking at an aluminium under tray for a while now, however for the time being my aftermarket front bumper, with larger front grill area and larger oil cooler holes, has a slot that actually holds the plastic under tray rather than having it held in solely by pins and screws

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

T-Nai Tan Thanks man, i will add it :)

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

@Maybe live great plan, really looking forward of having you on the rotary crew :D Coilovers will be a great addition to the rx8, as well as some cooling mods A de-cat is not legal in the majority of countries around the world, but people including my self still have them, and switch them with the cat before emissions ;) For weight reduction, you can remove oem seats and replace them with lightweight ones, take out compleately the rear seats, carbon fibre hood, carbon fibre boot, take away door pannels & speakers and i'm sure more can be found :P Don't bother supercharging or turbochargning the renesis. If you want power, swap the engine with a 1JZ OR 2jZ, you'll also get better fuel consumption. I like the bodykit idea, gotta make that ass bling :D

@giulialuzi8826 5 жыл бұрын

Turn the heat on so heat can escape is another way to reduce engine temperature.

@quattro4468 5 жыл бұрын

And divert the ac cold air to the engine bay.

@1cipi 4 жыл бұрын

@@nicolastremblay7527 id rather cruise with the windows down rather than destroy my engine

@nicolastremblay7527 4 жыл бұрын

@@1cipi Didn't though about it, but bright lol

@lisavig6312 3 жыл бұрын

Only if the heater worked

@washboy154 6 жыл бұрын

Would a new radiator be a good first mod or should I do something else first?

@mrgokarcik1084 6 жыл бұрын

ely usefull vid. 👌

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! 😊👌

@coltonlodge693 4 жыл бұрын

is it actually better to get the electric water pump? my rotary specialists building my engine say the electric water pumps dont work well & to just replace with the stock one

@Cwelle 6 жыл бұрын

So, where did you put the licence plate?

@elvisferreira3711 5 жыл бұрын

But doesn't having the gauges on the bottom block off the cigarette lighter charge port?

@vicentefierro8129 4 жыл бұрын

Why is my Mazda RX-8 dying iTunes the fuel pump and fuel injectors and I did a regular tune-up anybody know

@Hyperhonda 5 жыл бұрын

Relocate the battery to the trunk will add significant cooling for engine, and longer battery life 💪

@Drivenbymadness 5 жыл бұрын

And the engine bay will look better :D

@timlyle4729 Жыл бұрын

I'm seeing if there is anyone out there that can help me with a problem I'm having with my mazda rx8. I just changed my clutch master cylinder bleed the line's Now when I start pressing on the clutch peddle I get a loud squealing sound and if I push it to the floor it kills the engine any idea's would be appreciated

@mischiefpwns 6 жыл бұрын

Great content plus wanted to add one of my own. The vents in the plastic wheel wells can be cut to be larger for better airflow. Just need a $2 razor blade for this mod :).

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks :) Funny thing is that it was on my list, along with other 2 mods. But i excluded the other 2 cause of the realistic possibility anyone will actually do it. the vent one just slipped out by mistake. But thanks for your feedback, i'll add it in the pinned comment :) Cheers!

@mazdamedia5995 4 жыл бұрын

Driven By Madness i cut mine the other day after watching your video 👍🏻

@jordansantor8745 6 жыл бұрын

Love watching these videos, and lots of products to take into consideration. Are you considering installing any of these yourself? Would you recommend any of these on a street daily?

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man :) yeah, if i had the money i would install every single one of them. For street use i would recommend to start with the cooling additive and fan kit, as it's the easiest to install. for reliability, the expansion tank is a good mod. If you have the budget go for the koyo radiator with coolant lines or if you're really packin', install the gauges. Never skip maintenance, every 2 years flush your coolant. That way you'll always get the best out of it :)

@jordansantor8745 6 жыл бұрын

Driven by madness thanks man! Your videos are great quality, and really easy to follow along. Where do you get all your info from?

@ANIL933 Жыл бұрын

My RX-8 temperature goes a bit past half but stays stable there. Still too hot, is that normal? What can cause that? Note: there is no thermostat

@ceytoy13 4 жыл бұрын

What about cold throttle??

@gerkav1008 4 жыл бұрын

My Rx8 is almost 14 years old, with no rebuild and 183.000 km odo and without any modifications on. No premix also. But, this summer the radiator broke (replaced with a Koyo) and after that I had a broken expansion tank (replaced with the a new OEM). Yesterday my heat radiator broke too and cabin (passenger's side) became a pool with antifreeze liquid. The sad thing is there is only OEM heat radiator which costs almost 1.000 euros or I can get a used one. I have bridged the pipes so I can run the car but there will be no heat in the cabin.

@Jlbernabe831 6 жыл бұрын

I got my 08 40th edition...beast car.

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm super happy you like it :D

@matth4664 6 жыл бұрын

Jlbernabe831 I love my 09 40th edition!

@TexasVexes 5 жыл бұрын

No you don’t because that would be 41 dum dum

@sofakingdom3076 5 жыл бұрын

I love my 2006 Rx8 with now 65k miles.

@gti544 Жыл бұрын

Which is normal coolant temperature during summer? My temperature is 91-104 celsius. In evening is low 91-98

@peterolah-katai189 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice video, keep it up :D. I finally bought my rx8 recently. Do you have any tips for relocating the license plate to the bottom of the bumper? I can't seem to find anything worthy anywhere.

@Drivenbymadness 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Actually leave it where it is, because the bottom of the bumper is the main intake for cooling. The middle grill is 80% blocked, so leaving the licence plate there is the best option :)

@benwilliams4702 4 жыл бұрын

What mileage did you buy at?

@WhuchakaV 4 жыл бұрын

Im going from building computers to building cars and a mazda rx8 is what i wanna start eith

@kamolia 6 жыл бұрын

Instead of hacking up your loom to change the temperature at which thr fan starts, get yourself a MazdaEdit licence, you will be able to change that preference in the Ecu and if you have SOHN you will be able to increase the oil injection rate and with your LS injection kit you'll be able to increase the dwell time and utilize the coil potential resulting in a stronger spark and better ignition which will increase your HP

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

That is a smart investment, and since i've heard of it, i was tempted to get it. But then i would need a lot of time to master the controls and basically knowing what i'm doing. I will definitely consider a good tune after the rebuild, to make the most out of all my mods. Thanks for your feedback bro!

@kamolia 6 жыл бұрын

Driven by madness you don't need to learn much really, all the values are available on the rx8 forum I have done mine myself and I have stopped DTC codes as well, I am planning to learn tuning as well because I will go FI

@aimbot0x01 Жыл бұрын

what about water-methanol injection

@saba-tajcoilart1475 2 жыл бұрын

New owner of a 05 Rx8 Shinka edition

@garrettpless5450 5 жыл бұрын

the water pump you have on the link says, for “04-08” could it also be for 09

@nicolastremblay7527 4 жыл бұрын

no, its not made for revision 2

@cisjga 6 жыл бұрын

Just to add to the radiator replacement. As the radiator is at an angle, the air flow does not go easily through the radiator. The radiator therefore has sponges around it so the air is forced through the radiator. Make sure you transfer all the sponges from the stock radiator to the new one. Never remove the undertray. The under tray along with the bottom sponge is what helps the air go through the radiator. I would not recommend moving the number plate from its location. The air gets to the radiator from the under tray. Behind the number plate is a solid piece of plastic, air cannot enter from there, so removing the number plate makes no difference.

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Great addition to the radiator topic, very useful info! A aluminium undertray is also a good addition to prevent the plastic one from sogging. As for the licence plate.... well, you can always drill holes on the grill, and the lower part of that solid plastic feels like it can be pulled away, at lease on my car. I'll see about that when ill be doing my mods in april. ( Ignition kit still working strong )

@cbremer83 6 жыл бұрын

You can also get metal undergrads. Extra helpful if you track the car. At high speeds the plastic one can flex and let air by. Mazdatrix carries one.

@LLLLuuuuKKKeeee 6 жыл бұрын

No, the lower half of the grill is open and flows directly to the rad, only the top portion is blocked off because of the crash bar behind it. With those euro plates you’d definitely be blocking some flow.

@cisjga 6 жыл бұрын

If you are cheap like me lol, you can cable tie the undertray to prevent sag at high speeds. If you have the plastic radiator, do not cable tie the undertray to it as this could damage the plastic tank. Here is the thinking behind the air flow as I understand it: The air enters from the bottom, trapped and forced (because of the undertray and the sponges) through the AC condensor, through the radiator (cooling the coolant) and then into the engine bay, thus also cooling the engine as well. Now here is the funky bit. The air is pushed up onto the engine cover that actually sends the air back down to the mid and rear part of the engine and then the air exits through the side plastic vents near the doors, I was also surprised to see that those air vents are not for show but do actually have a purpose. With the fans on and idling you can confirm this by putting your hand near the vents and you will feel hot air coming out of them. So logically, another cooling must should be that we don't drive without the engine cover. So with all the above, I am not sure that moving the number plate will actually help or hinder anything. I would however chose not to hinder the flow going into the undertray.

@engerjoga5996 6 жыл бұрын

I'm going to follow you on Instagram!

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks :)

@officalmarkchapman 6 жыл бұрын

Please make a video on how to free up the grill as mine is all covered up with plastic and hasn't got no holes in

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

You can drill holes with a drill :) I had this in mind for this summer, but since i'm changing front bumper i didn't bother :)

@officalmarkchapman 6 жыл бұрын

Driven by madness I'm guessing it'll help a ton with cooling as alot is wasted from the grill

@lagunacorona 3 жыл бұрын

Also add bigger oil coolers and have at least both of them instead of one

@saba-tajcoilart1475 2 жыл бұрын

Do you still have your Mazda

@KTMF64 Жыл бұрын

where did you relocate the lisence plate?

@Drivenbymadness Жыл бұрын

No where. Unless you drill all the grille holes its best to leave it where it was originally

@TheShamarski 6 жыл бұрын

And the free upgrade... Heater on max, windows down :P

@Tommygun4700 6 жыл бұрын

I have a p0302 code i believe it's a cylinder 2 misfire were would it be located? By the way you're videos save me time and money thanks!!

@Pancake1166 6 жыл бұрын

Tommy Quintana I just had this code last week. I replaced my ignition coils and spark plugs. That sort of fixed it. But then I replaced the mass air flow sensor and the issue went away. The 2nd rotor misfire is the housing closest to the windshield.

@gamingmadesimple5510 6 жыл бұрын

Tommy Quintana get some mass air sensor cleaner and do that first to see if it helps. It's only 8 bucks at auto parts store. If you still have it pull your plugs and check condition and gap. Then check the coils for strength of output. .. all these things can be done for cheap or free and will narrow it down to what the actual problem is. There are tons of videos on you tube for all that I mentioned as well that will walk you through step by step

@Tommygun4700 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys im doing that right know:)

@gti544 Жыл бұрын

Which is normal coolant temperature during summer? My temperature is 91-104 celsius. In evening is low 91-98

@Drivenbymadness Жыл бұрын

That's perfect.

@brandondebenedetta 3 жыл бұрын

All of these mods & maintenance tips are great, but if your budget is limited to about $300, where should I prioritize that? /what should I get first?

@Drivenbymadness 3 жыл бұрын

1) Fan kit, that makes them start sooner 2) Aluminium fan shroud 3) Aluminium radiator (Koyo or similar, but i prefer koyo) in this order

@brandondebenedetta 3 жыл бұрын

Driven By Madness thank you for the quick response!

@Drivenbymadness 3 жыл бұрын

@@brandondebenedetta No problem :)

@yz4687 4 жыл бұрын

Could this also be applied to rx7

@Drivenbymadness 4 жыл бұрын

Same type of mods yes, but different parts :)

@TheSaint491 6 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend a S1 or a S2 to a first time RX8 buyer? Currently looking at a R3, what sort of improvements do you recommend for consistent lapping?

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

If you have money get S2 R3, or alternatively you can get a S1 and mod it so that it is as reliable as the S2. A reference video can be 10 way to make your rx8 more reliable: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9Z8nrZyp7jceJ8.html&t

@TheSaint491 6 жыл бұрын

Driven by madness very good. How many upgrades do you recommend from your list for a s2 r3? I'm looking at brakes and cooling predominantly. Also, do I have to premix with an S2, or am I okay not to as long as I use semi synthetic or mineral oils? I ask because of the third oil injector the s2 has, I presume it somewhat eliminates the need to premix.

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

The S2 has better lubrication due to the extra oil injector, so you don't necessarily have to premix. S2 has a better radiator, but not as good as koyo. the Electric Fan kit would be a great add on, then the vented hood would help with faster air circulation, oil cooling fans are also very good, also the royal purple additive does it's job :) Oh yeah, and definitely temperature gauges. I'm gonna do an install video of another version that is more driver friendly, so stick around :)

@TheSaint491 6 жыл бұрын

Driven by madness temp gauges are especially important, agreed. Quite like these ones, as they suit the look of the cluster dials, and are in a good glance position. www.vividracing.com/mazdaspeed-oil-pressure-oilwater-temp-gauges-mazda-rx8-0411-p-150746085.html

@roller12coaster 6 жыл бұрын

1:58 Running up to 15 degrees cooler? An engine should run at operating temp, not higher, and also not lower..

@quattro4468 5 жыл бұрын

Are megan parts good?

@Drivenbymadness 5 жыл бұрын

Should be. Koyo is the best, in fitment and quality

@mrawesomelemons 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome list but wow these mods are expensive. Also, my front grill is not a grill. It's just plastic with a mesh design. So my plate isn't blocking off anything.

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah... i need to get me a shugga daddy :P Same here, but screw it, drill holes in it. Or carefully cut out the blocked holes. I noticed that the bottom part of my grill has a plastic on the back, that can be removed from the back of the bumper. so yeah, i'm making pasta with tuna and roman tomato sauce, want some ?

@mrawesomelemons 6 жыл бұрын

Haha or a lottery to win! I thought about cutting into it. I also thought about removing that plastic part and put brake ducts from there. Haha sounds good! Make me some!

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

I think the mazda speed front bumper is a very good overall solution to this problem, as it has a bigger un-obstructed front grille, and bigger oil cooler opening. Pasta is ready, come whenever you want. We're watching Brooklyn nine nine :)

@mrawesomelemons 6 жыл бұрын

The Mazdaspeed kit makes the car look very tall though, a bit out of proportion :( Then again, I have never really seen a kit that suits the RX8 very well. It looks weird or ricer like very quickly. Now you're teasing me! That sounds awesome! You should do a meetup sometime!

@gameoverchable 6 жыл бұрын

Is there an error on the gauge price? www.racingbeat.com/RX8/Cooling-System/11816.html , 600 dollars looks pretty overpriced

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing when i first saw it :P the price is actually pretty reasonable once you take into consideration the cost of quality gauges which is around 150$ ( 450$) + oil adapter 95$ + coolant adapter 60$ + mount it comes arount that price. Some other kits are even more expensive. Don't buy cheap 5$ gauges, as they will be noisy, fragile and inaccurate :)

@mrgokarcik1084 6 жыл бұрын

how much that all will cost??

@mrawesomelemons 6 жыл бұрын

Totalled without the electric water pump thing it's 2500 euro

@aimanakaostonpunyachannel7470 3 жыл бұрын

What the other motor can be used for cooling fan in rx8 other than the mazda brand??because mine might need to change the coolant fan motor..

@kofeMW Жыл бұрын

Hmm... You're selling it all? Good commercial!

@craighaslett7801 6 жыл бұрын

Should also mention moving the battery to the firewall / boot. It sits above the fans and really harms their efficiency

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback man, that's a great suggestion. I'll add it in the pinned comment :) Cheers!

@cbremer83 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid but there is one thing that is not 100% accurate. The racing beat gauge kit is not really compatible with S2 cars. The plate that goes between the oil filter and the engine will not work on an S2. The S2 has the filter under the engine and that plate will not fit. The gauge pod and coolant gauge work fine, but oil pressure and temp gauges are not as easy to add as on the S1.

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing it out, i can't believe I oversaw this detail. I'll just add the detail in that link description, to avoid confusion. Thanks again for your feedback :)

@edwinclairmonte4984 5 жыл бұрын

Chad Bremer I’m buying a 2005 rx8 it $17,000 BDS which in $8,500 USA I just wanted to ask if you think I should buy it it has 70,000 miles on it , I would like to know how best I should care it what are the most important things I should know and do to keep the car and it’s engine running , I’ll that any advice I can get

@edwinclairmonte4984 5 жыл бұрын

Driven By Madness help

@Leon-ro7so 6 жыл бұрын

Watching your videos makes me afraid of damaging my rx8 because it's stock 10 years now and just because I haven't done anything about cooling or 2 stroke oil in the gas tank etc I think that i will damage it

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

If you maintained it regularly oil change every 5000km and coolant flush every 2 years, you should be good. This mods make the rx8 work more efficient and last longer, but even if it's stock it will last, but you have to stick to a rigid maintenance schedule :)

@Leon-ro7so 6 жыл бұрын

Driven by madness thanks for the advice mate, cheers from greece!

@josezuma 5 жыл бұрын

A decat will also decrease the temp of the engine

@josezuniga410 5 жыл бұрын

@ChrisRex All the hot air produced by the engine can exit faster. Also the engine has to work less to move the air out of the exhaust

@showme360usa7 4 жыл бұрын

Links are bad in 2020. I was tryna buy em all!

@Drivenbymadness 4 жыл бұрын

I will update them, thanks for the feedback

@Drivenbymadness 4 жыл бұрын

Links updated

@BRAG3A 6 жыл бұрын

115 Celsius? WTF. Thats a extremely hot.

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Yup, you wouldn't want to see that digit

@ahd4415 2 жыл бұрын

so is no one gonna talk about that water pump gasket shape... ight...

@jaimeconcha9214 6 жыл бұрын

You can't replace the coolant thermostat just like that! First, read about oil thermostat

@katieadams5860 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, it's almost like Mazda didn't care about the RX8

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

They tried :)

@NilsMueller 6 жыл бұрын

Why don't you upgrade to a version 2 Rx 8?

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

Sadly, they were never sold here. And plus, i don't really need a S2 rx8. Mine is perfectly fine with the mods it has :)

@testosteroneinc.3800 6 жыл бұрын

This is a "cool" subject🙄

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're so "chill" about it 😜

@lukaweixler 5 жыл бұрын

Nisi ti iz slovenije

@Drivenbymadness 5 жыл бұрын

Sem ja

@kornelg8584 6 жыл бұрын

Everything is so expensive... :(

@Drivenbymadness 6 жыл бұрын

I know .... :/ That's why i add them to my wish list and not in my shopping cart :P hahah

@kornelg8584 6 жыл бұрын

my shopping list is 17 items long already! over half of it is necessary repairs, tires and comp settings..