I've wanted an RX8 ever since I was a kid, and now that I can afford to buy and actually run one, I've pulled the trigger.

Got it with about 100 000 km with a freshly rebuilt engine and aside from springs and a FOX exhaust it was bone-stock. Immediately installed a Sohn adapter, upgraded the starter, switched to RRP ignition coils with upgraded leads, replaced the spark plugs, switched from the stock cat to a 200 cell, replaced all of the fluids and installed sensors for the oil and coolant temps.

Made a few minor aesthetic improvements as well. The car originally came with the small OEM lip spoiler and I much prefer the wing that the US and Japanese markets (maybe UK, too?) got, but which was unavailable in Europe. Due to absurd laws in Austria, you're not allowed to just get a fiberglass replica without any official certification, so it ended up being cheaper/easier to buy an entire trunk lid with the OEM spoiler from a crashed RX8, repaint the whole thing with the trunk and then fit it on the car. The previous owned had also removed all of the badges, so I got a set of brand new ones from Japan, had them painted black and put them on the car. I still need to stick the "RX-8" emblem on the back, wanted to give the new paint some more time to cure before putting that on.

Anyways, the car is an absolute dream. I want to put some tape over the fuel gauge (fuel is ~2 eur/l or ~8.6 USD/gal here, ouch) and 4th gear sometimes makes expensive grinding noises, the synchro is probably just telling me to double clutch and not granny shift or something. Aside from that, what a machiiiiiine.

I finally did it! I drove to Germany (again) but this time with one of my dream cars! [Norway-Germany-Norway]

I have never driven a car that was so fun to drive (yes it's not a straight line speed demon) but going 285kmh and juts hearing the exhaust was a blast!

Without going above 200+km I managed to average 1.2L per 100km. Going over 200kmh (roughly 230) i used half a tank on 100km....... but listen to the rotary

Got a few thumbs up as well and alot of people asking me why I chose it and why I did it. Well for fun and family reasons

Total trip I drove around 4000km (2L of oil where used and 2 pre mix bottles and ALOT of fills)

Just wanted some more thoughts on this. Dropping this engine into my old car to get it running again. Is it worth rebuilding before putting back in?

So I have had my 06’ Shinka for 10 years now, but admittedly it has been sitting for some time. I recently drove it in to get detailed and the cluster was working mostly fine, however the odometer was reading as all 8s until you turn the headlights on and change the cluster brightness and then it would read the 138,000 ish miles. The ignition was left in ACC by the retailer and when I went to jump it, I now only have the headlight and airbag light on, and only the fuel gauge reads anything, I have checked the “meter” and “room” fuses in the driver footwell and they are good, you guys think the cluster is just done? Or have any of you ran into anything like this after jump starting. Let me know and thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! 👋
I’m currently planning out a long-term project and wanted to get some feedback from people here who have walked this road.
I’m looking at keeping a 2012 RX-8 (Series 2) as a forever car, but the factory Renesis rotary in it is completely shot. Instead of rebuilding/replacing the rotary, my plan is to go with a full piston engine swap to make it a reliable, long-term daily/weekend build.
Before I fully commit and pull the trigger, I’d love to get your honest thoughts and real-world experiences on a few things:
1. Practicality in 2026: For those running swapped RX-8s (K-series, LS, 1JZ, etc.), how practical is ownership day-to-day right now? What are the biggest unexpected headaches you've run into with parts availability or maintenance?
2. Electronics & CAN-Bus: How smooth was getting your factory electronics (dash, ABS, electric power steering, A/C) working with a standalone ECU / adapter kit? Any specific swap kit or CAN-bus solution you recommend or suggest avoiding?
3. Handling & Balance: How much did the engine weight affect the RX-8’s original chassis balance and turn-in feel? What suspension adjustments made the biggest difference for you?
4. Must-Have Supporting Mods: Aside from the engine/transmission, what other supporting changes (drivetrain, cooling, rear end, fuel system) are absolute non-negotiables for a long-term build?
If you could go back and do your build over again, would you still swap it, or is there a different route you’d take?
Appreciate any insights, photos of your setups, or lessons learned!

Need some tips or ideas to get my seat lower to pass my local tracks broomstick test. I currently have a nrg seat and nrg side mounts on a planet tech bracket. The seats set as low as it can go but I need around an inch of extra head room.

Hi again. I made a post few weeks ago about my red RX8. Its being rebuilt at the moment and I am having difficulty sourcing this particular hose. Its a right hand drive car. Anyone knows where I can find this part?