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Welcome aboard, some manufacturers that had intentions to produce the rotary say they shelved it do to the oil crisis way back when, with the minimal valve overlap or rather no valve overlap of the renesis.
My guess would be much like the job you take at a large company that's been around for a while, you ask them why they do something a certain way and suggest a better, possibly easier way and to that they reply "that is the way we have always done it, we aren't going to change the way everyone does it just for you" or something to that effect.
My guess would be much like the job you take at a large company that's been around for a while, you ask them why they do something a certain way and suggest a better, possibly easier way and to that they reply "that is the way we have always done it, we aren't going to change the way everyone does it just for you" or something to that effect.
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Very nice analogy phins. My guess would be very similar to previous statements. People try and take care of rotary engines the same way as piston engines and they end up wrecking em. Sure they require a little more attention, but its worth it in the long run. Car companies fear that if they were to change their engines to something that no one knows what it is, they won't buy it. The customers gotta be familiar with their products.
Other than that, welcome and have fun on the board!
Other than that, welcome and have fun on the board!
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From: California
Originally Posted by Sinful7' date='Jun 3 2003, 03:00 PM
But let's keep in mind that the RX8 is slated to cause a massive re-training of Mazda technicians across the country. My advice, go for the RX8, read the owner's manual, and be sure that your dealer has a certified rotary tech, who has been updated on the new Renesis motor. This next-gen rotary looks like it will be even more stable than the six-figure mileage naturally aspirated motors of the golden age of the rotary.
Bear in mind, Tech, that the RX7's of yesteryear (non-turbo models) were every bit as mechanically sound than their piston counterparts. It was the turbo systems that made everyone afraid of the RX7's. The new Renesis motor will be just as stable as the reciprocating motors in the competition's offerings (a la Infinity G35). Plus, if you ask me, the RX8 is way hotter than any Nissan, Acura, or domestic out there (in the same class).
Bear in mind, Tech, that the RX7's of yesteryear (non-turbo models) were every bit as mechanically sound than their piston counterparts. It was the turbo systems that made everyone afraid of the RX7's. The new Renesis motor will be just as stable as the reciprocating motors in the competition's offerings (a la Infinity G35). Plus, if you ask me, the RX8 is way hotter than any Nissan, Acura, or domestic out there (in the same class).
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