You're Completely WRONG About Rotary Cars..
About this episode
Rotary engines take center stage in this lively discussion, where hosts dive into the quirks and myths surrounding these unique powerplants. From the RX-8's reputation for unreliability to the nostalgic influence of video games on car choices, the conversation flows with humor and insight. The hosts share personal experiences, technical details about rotary mechanics, and the community's passionate defense of these engines. With anecdotes about modifications, maintenance, and the cultural significance of rotaries, this episode offers a deep dive into a niche but beloved automotive topic.
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Mazda Rx7
"Since you got one, obviously inherently, I kind of learned more about them and it was so interesting to see that how much stuff actually did use rotary engines and how much like more common it was than what I originally thought. I always thought of like the RX-7, RX-8, cars with a rosette. That's about it."
Mazda Rx8
"Since you got one, obviously inherently, I kind of learned more about them and it was so interesting to see that how much stuff actually did use rotary engines and how much like more common it was than what I originally thought. I always thought of like the RX-7, RX-8, cars with a rosette. That's about it."
Toyota MR2
"...fferent brands because Toyota did that with their MR2. When Toyota went into releasing their third gen..."
Mazda Cx30
"of research and money in like Rotary development and stuff. But if you look at like was like this, the new CX 30, I think it was that they announced. It was like the big deal was like a first car with a rotary engine in it."
Toyota Supra
"...l to doing more of like an aggressive setup on my Supra and taking it autocrossing into the track."
Honda Civic
"...en it's sound like a fricking straight pipe Honda Civic for a while. Oh yeah."
Subaru WRX
"...ou were a Subaru owner and you have modified your WRX and you have not had issues with it and you're a..."
Datsun 280Z
"... when I bought that car, it came after I sold my Datsun 280Z and I bought that to be like my daily driver goin..."
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