While everyone is probably arguing about engine swaps, I'm just admiring how satisfying this detail job is. Motivates me to do something like this with my own car. Also big kudos to the video editors. They kill it every time and makes it feel that much more special.
So many channels attempting this these days with slow panned shots and close up cuts but it always feels forced or contrived. No shot felt out of place here, just the right amount of everything.
It takes a real talent to shoot video these days that is slow, yet somehow still holds your attention. Especially in the tiktok era of video form content lol. @@user-oj7co5wm8g
@@Tofu_Slayer you know what? I really like the K-series, don't get me wrong, but I wonder what an RX8 would feel like to drive with an NC 2.0L N/A engine, or even the Mazda3 MPS 2.3L turbo... Just as an experiment. Given that the RX8 and the NC chassis share some similarities (from what I've heard), is that even possible?
It always makes me happy to see a rotary car running in the wild. You picked one hell of a car to restore, but this brought a genuine smile to my face seeing this one getting a second chance. Love how it came out.
yeah and its a shame i mean for what reason you buy a rotary car to just throw away the best aspect the rotary engine and build in something else i mean sure the rotary engine needs much much love and maintanence but it gives back just such an awesome feeling to drive
@@jmccarsnmore1025 As much as I'd understand that from a reliability and ease of service perspective, it'd suck hard to see yet another rotary car have its guts ripped out just to make it more like everything else. I'm not the one doing the work, so I can't judge, but there's a reason people come out of the woodwork openly asking G&G to preserve what this car is in some way or another.
I've been waiting for this since the WRX cleaning. Automotive aesthetic is such a cool part of your channel and I'm glad you guys work together and feature them pretty often.
You guys NEED to remove the dash and gain access to the HVAC/climate control underneath, especially if there is evidence of mice or bugs in the car. Removing the mold and cleaning the carpets is one thing, but you could have dead mice in your evaporator housing, air ducting, or blower housing, and without removing everything, you cannot be sure there isn't a health hazard inside those spaces. I've owned 2 cars that were infested, and both times required the COMPLETE removal of the entire interior to clear out bug/mouse corpses and fully sanitize everything.
As a long term RX8 owner…watching an RX8 on a major automotive channel being brought to life..feels like your kid is graduating college and going off to the real world….so proud
Agreed! I own a 2005 Shinka Edition in the Black Cherry Mica color and am getting close to finishing the project(s) and seeing this series and how well this one is coming out really makes me feel like a proud parent
@@svgPhoenixoh man, I remember learning manual in my '05 when I first got it like 8 years ago; I did the noob thing and forgot my handbrake on, fried my clutch disk so hard, it cracked into pieces 😂😂😂
I detailed for over 14 years, retiring 12 years ago, and the end result of the RX-8 almost makes me want to get back into the business. I loved playing with cars every day and getting paid to do it, but the constant joint and muscle pain I was in at the end was just too much. It’s good to see these young men taking care of their bodies with PPE, safe chemical handling, proper lifting techniques, and fluid, relaxed motion-four things I never practiced, and of which I still experience the ill effects. Detailing is the most disrespected and under-appreciated segment of the auto industry-I have been told many times by customers that my rates are too high because “it’s not that hard to clean a car” (to which I responded, “then why did you not do it yourself?”). I encourage every detailer to value themselves in how they do their work, in the fee they charge for their expertise, and in the customers they choose to work for.
I've been a rotary nut for years and I currently have 2 RX8's. I bought one of them last summer in similar condition to this car. Only 76k miles but it had been sitting for years. I spent a few weeks cleaning and detailing and the results were nothing short of amazing. It's good to see RX8's finally starting to get some love. While the original motor leaves something to be desired, the chassis is amazing and there's a lot you can do with it. With a few basic reliability mods the original motor will treat you well as long as you stay on top of maintenance. If you prefer a swap then theres a ton of options available. There's no wrong answer imo.
@@RustedRides If anything, take the opportunity to drive one. At least once. They may not be the most impressive spec wise, or the most reliable cars on the planet. But they certainly aren't the least either. They really are just fun, and I suppose that's why idiots like me love both the Rx8, and why myself and many others love the Mx5. I think those two cars, the Rx7, and the 86/BRZ, or even a base model Civic from the 90s, really go to show that you don't need a billon hp to have fun like so many on the internet make it seem. All you need is a somewhat light and rigid chassis, and an engine that loves to rev. So many people write off a car because they aren't as fast as a Supercar. And all people seem to now focus on is numbers on a sheet of paper. Personally I think Mazda nearly always nail driving experience in all their cars.
This video was actually emotional to watch. When so many other things in life aren't going well and are so difficult to put right, it is extremely satisfying to see a car that was in such a state to turn out so well.
I commented earlier about the same exact thing or maybe after you but I didn't read all the comments a couple years back I don't know 5 years or so I was really motivated to get a daily driven rear-wheel drive six speed and this exact Rx8 was my top choice amongst others same year color and trim RB3 Blue Rx8 and i wanted thenPettit Supercharger and they were out of business and they are super rare to find and from what I have learned it's usually not a good idea to buy used superchargers the roots or lobe style type
@@Steel5xchampS Indeed. I will probably turbo eventually. I have my adaptronic ecu. I'm waiting to see what Kyle Mohan is doing with the Hybrid Renesis build though. I would like to try that more than anything.
I have said it before and I’ll say it again: the G&G channel has the best production quality around. Always great shots, pans, up-close. The before and after cuts were *chef’s kiss*, too.
The slow, methodical level of detail and results on the RX8 make this one of my favorite all time G&G episodes. I learned a couple of things about detailing but mainly just enjoyed following the process.
They did a decent job, however they didn't pull the carpet out and pressure wash it, pull the console, and mostly did nothing to address the mouse debris that is certainly within the HVAC duct work. Otherwise it's a normal detail.
This spec is exactly the same as the one I always wanted. Either a blue R3 or that really pretty dark purple color the Shinka came in. I love these cars, I know they’ve got their issues but these things are still so cool
I love the blue! We've been thinking of a car that we could paint with that amazing metallic red that Mazda has out right now. I was thinking it would look amazing on an RX8, and suited since it's a Mazda
Fyi if you decide ro swap rhe engine good luck, theres very little documentation for a series 2 rx8 swaps and wiring and electronics are cimpletely different than series 1 rx8s.
really good editing. subtle stuff here and there but it really shows. great woork. also the camera work on this one is nice. curios on how you guys shoot each episode. maybe some bts with the whole crew and walk us through your entire process? thanks!
I always thought it wasn’t a good idea to hit the dirt and dust up with a pressure washer first and use something like a hose to take off a majority of the initial grime to keep from scratching, etc. Absolutely awesome barn find!
I think its just something that commonly happens when the de-flood procedure is done to it. Not sure if it was the gasoline or oil or both built up in the exhaust, but yeah it seems to be fairly normal now.
Having worked in detailing shops in the past, it is always the most satisfying to see just how far a car can come back to life with some time, effort, and knowing how to use whatever equipment you have on hand. This thing looks amazing, and I can't wait to see Ben enjoying every moment of driving it........ after the engine gets situated properly that is.
G&G restoration & detailing takes on another level compared to other main channel for this kind of job. + Its an RX-8, a very underratted car that is left behind by enthusiasts .Love it!
Trust me if you have a disgusting interior that was smoked in. Buy a $150 steam cleaner it’s the best way to get everything looking like new again. And agitate with Scrubby Bubbles first. It dissolves the nicotine. Can’t wait to see this finished.
Fun fact, Sarah-n-tuned doing that kind of things by herself with small help of her 2 friends, and she is a skinny girl.. And she also would dry ice-blasted underneath the car.... 😂
I have owned 6 Rotary cars in my life. They were and ARE very special Cars we'll likely NEVER see again as everything homogenizes into bland, soulless, consumer pods. The RX-8 was the last on my wish list, but while I lived in California this was an impossible dream. But now.... maybe.....
I have a 2011 GT not R3. I’m biased but this is the most beautiful car that Mazda has ever made. (Maybe after the FD🤷🏻♂️). I should probably detail mine now lol
I am trying to figure out what I want for a new commuter car… A friend of mine had mentioned that RX eight cars are going rather cheap and that you could power swap them and come up with something really interesting and so I stumbled across your video.I just wanna say that this was beautifully done and I really appreciate the music and the aesthetic that you guys chose for this video. Excellent production and I am now a subscriber :-)
Oh RX-8. I used to have a barely used gray 2004 Grand Touring with brown seats and the pop up navigation. Loved that thing to bits, but it did have major issues. Complete replacement of the coolant reservoir because of a leak, ran too rich, oil leak that was all covered by warranty. Despite being babied, it was a handful to maintain. And I am still kinda looking for a model that I can work on to this day!
Just subscribed🔔🎯👍! However I don't know why that explains why they weren't coming up in my feed of suggested videos. I had thought I was already subscribed to your channel. And I must say I've always found your content in videos I would say at least 80 to 90% of them very interesting and always watch the entire video from start to finish. They offer so much more than just entertainment. There's always a uniqueness to what you cover in all of your videos and I find them to be incredibly engaging and interesting more so the education aspect you get is a major Plus in my book. The abundance of automotive channels on RUclips can sometimes be exhausting trying to even find something the interest you what you feel with all of it there and available there be something that would catch your attention however that's not the case but with yours I always find them to be unique amongst the thousands of others out there you're always able to provide something different
Iam still baffled that a senior driver in the WestVirginia Mountains just bought an RX8 from new, probably enjoyed it all he could until parked. Iam still not keen on keeping the rotary alive, its clearly hurt and needs major work. Atleast it looks cool now, taht blue shines now.
It's so crazy think how certain cars reduce anything in life we take for granted the RX8 and now its no more. But what is crazy is ive always liked them just needed opportunity and time to get one before realizing they were ending production. Years passed and with a following they remained relevant within those that were still touch with them until they weren't. Same thing happened to the RX7. I can guarantee this video is going to help stir the pot because these cars are going to go up in value. I just don't understand why Mazda left it out to dry. Nissan had the 350-370z to the now new iteration. Thats over 20 years just there. The reason the RX disappeared is because they let it. When will these companies understand that people want these cars but they need to better market them and make them more affordable. They could bring the exact same RX8 back today with out pretty much any changes aside from minor updates to engine and electronic tech and it would still sell matter of fact all these companies could
if you didn't gut the entire interior (as well as inside the doors), there is still nasty stuff inside the car were the seats put back in wet? Sure, it was a wet vav and wiped down, but that doesn't remove 100% of the moisture in the fabric/foam. I'd let the seats sit in the sun ☀️ for a majority of the day (or 2) before putting back in. That's what I did w/my WRX back seat when I spilled 2 gallons of water water on it. I set the seat in the summer sun and let the black fabric do its thing, and lifted the footwell carpet up and put fans on the the rear seat area for 2-3 days straight w/windows/doors open.
when it's that dirty out side, is it a good idea to pressure wash first? i would think maybe wet the car first and foam it to first lubricate and loosen the dirt first before actually hitting it with the pressure washer it's a beautiful car and color, it's such a shame the owners would let it rot like that in a barn...
As a previous Mazda owner. They use the most beautiful yet delicate and easily damaged paint I’ve ever come across. You can literally scratch a Mazda by looking at it harshly.
I got to drive a blue Rx8 just like this for an extended period just after its intake at a dealership I was working at a few years ago. Had to drive it around the city for Diag after doing a bunch of fuel leak/coolant fixes. To be honest just not my cup of tea aside from the high redline. As a stock car its pretty gutless but its alright, comfy interior.
Best particular video and series of the barn find RX-8 will definitely be one of my favorites. Do you like the last 5 years I have to round the idea of what vehicle I would like to buy it having to be manual and rear wheel drive not knowing which direction to go I've always seemed to come back to the Mazda RX-8 for variety of reasons in this hands down is the the one that I would want if I did go this route except for maybe one other RX-8 however this last generation version of the RX8 in that same color blue and the rb3 or r3 model was always my favorite with those Wheels it is by far one of the nicest looking vehicle still looks good today even though it has and I was looking into them several years back and I wanted to get this very model with a supercharger kit not to take away from the RX8 in
Great detail video. Now build and port the renesis motor to give yourself endless content if replacing apex seals trying to achieve more than 230 hp. Dozens of videos.
I am here to see if anyone else is talking about the fact that we are getting only one video a week and today's video was 'how we washed our rx8 in 14 minutes.' It's true, it's a well-scripted, really nice vlog content, but we are here because we love G&G and we want more.
my god, the car was blue?
It came from a blue house with blue windows.
@@Rose.Of.Hizaki And a blue Corvette
@@john.s1962 He had a girlfriend. And she is so blue
I’m blue, Da ba dee daba di
@@7275vrtHow dumb can you be to not see that it was sarcasm?
While everyone is probably arguing about engine swaps, I'm just admiring how satisfying this detail job is. Motivates me to do something like this with my own car.
Also big kudos to the video editors. They kill it every time and makes it feel that much more special.
So many channels attempting this these days with slow panned shots and close up cuts but it always feels forced or contrived. No shot felt out of place here, just the right amount of everything.
It takes a real talent to shoot video these days that is slow, yet somehow still holds your attention. Especially in the tiktok era of video form content lol. @@user-oj7co5wm8g
99% its gon be a K series
@@Tofu_Slayer you know what? I really like the K-series, don't get me wrong, but I wonder what an RX8 would feel like to drive with an NC 2.0L N/A engine, or even the Mazda3 MPS 2.3L turbo... Just as an experiment. Given that the RX8 and the NC chassis share some similarities (from what I've heard), is that even possible?
I think a gm v6 swap
It always makes me happy to see a rotary car running in the wild. You picked one hell of a car to restore, but this brought a genuine smile to my face seeing this one getting a second chance. Love how it came out.
Spoiler alert. I don’t think Ben will keep that Rotary engine. I mean, his FD didn’t, and he had a K engine laying around in his garage.
yeah and its a shame i mean for what reason you buy a rotary car to just throw away the best aspect the rotary engine and build in something else i mean sure the rotary engine needs much much love and maintanence but it gives back just such an awesome feeling to drive
@@jmccarsnmore1025 As much as I'd understand that from a reliability and ease of service perspective, it'd suck hard to see yet another rotary car have its guts ripped out just to make it more like everything else.
I'm not the one doing the work, so I can't judge, but there's a reason people come out of the woodwork openly asking G&G to preserve what this car is in some way or another.
@@mitchell-wallisforce7859 I’m honestly surprised they kept the blue RX8 with a Rotary engine. And I’m happy for it!!
@@jmccarsnmore1025 Same here, though to me it's a shame they had to use another RX8 to do it. Can't stop me from moaning, I guess lol
I've been waiting for this since the WRX cleaning. Automotive aesthetic is such a cool part of your channel and I'm glad you guys work together and feature them pretty often.
Beautiful work. Those before/after cuts were so seamless!
Wish they had engine bay shots
You guys NEED to remove the dash and gain access to the HVAC/climate control underneath, especially if there is evidence of mice or bugs in the car. Removing the mold and cleaning the carpets is one thing, but you could have dead mice in your evaporator housing, air ducting, or blower housing, and without removing everything, you cannot be sure there isn't a health hazard inside those spaces. I've owned 2 cars that were infested, and both times required the COMPLETE removal of the entire interior to clear out bug/mouse corpses and fully sanitize everything.
As a long term RX8 owner…watching an RX8 on a major automotive channel being brought to life..feels like your kid is graduating college and going off to the real world….so proud
Agreed! I own a 2005 Shinka Edition in the Black Cherry Mica color and am getting close to finishing the project(s) and seeing this series and how well this one is coming out really makes me feel like a proud parent
RX-8 owners unite! I just bought an '08 40th anniversary edition and am learning manual in it!
@svgPhoenix A 40th was my first Rx8 definitely keep it as it's supposed to be the rarest rx model in terms of production definitely a collectors car
@@svgPhoenixoh man, I remember learning manual in my '05 when I first got it like 8 years ago; I did the noob thing and forgot my handbrake on, fried my clutch disk so hard, it cracked into pieces 😂😂😂
How many different editions are there? Seems like they had a lot
I detailed for over 14 years, retiring 12 years ago, and the end result of the RX-8 almost makes me want to get back into the business. I loved playing with cars every day and getting paid to do it, but the constant joint and muscle pain I was in at the end was just too much. It’s good to see these young men taking care of their bodies with PPE, safe chemical handling, proper lifting techniques, and fluid, relaxed motion-four things I never practiced, and of which I still experience the ill effects. Detailing is the most disrespected and under-appreciated segment of the auto industry-I have been told many times by customers that my rates are too high because “it’s not that hard to clean a car” (to which I responded, “then why did you not do it yourself?”). I encourage every detailer to value themselves in how they do their work, in the fee they charge for their expertise, and in the customers they choose to work for.
I've been a rotary nut for years and I currently have 2 RX8's. I bought one of them last summer in similar condition to this car. Only 76k miles but it had been sitting for years. I spent a few weeks cleaning and detailing and the results were nothing short of amazing. It's good to see RX8's finally starting to get some love. While the original motor leaves something to be desired, the chassis is amazing and there's a lot you can do with it. With a few basic reliability mods the original motor will treat you well as long as you stay on top of maintenance. If you prefer a swap then theres a ton of options available. There's no wrong answer imo.
I've always wanted an RX8, or a rotary in general but have zero experience with them. It's on my list though, I definitely want to dig into one
@@RustedRides If anything, take the opportunity to drive one. At least once. They may not be the most impressive spec wise, or the most reliable cars on the planet. But they certainly aren't the least either. They really are just fun, and I suppose that's why idiots like me love both the Rx8, and why myself and many others love the Mx5. I think those two cars, the Rx7, and the 86/BRZ, or even a base model Civic from the 90s, really go to show that you don't need a billon hp to have fun like so many on the internet make it seem. All you need is a somewhat light and rigid chassis, and an engine that loves to rev.
So many people write off a car because they aren't as fast as a Supercar. And all people seem to now focus on is numbers on a sheet of paper.
Personally I think Mazda nearly always nail driving experience in all their cars.
You guys did some magic with the shots and editing. Congrats. It was amazing to watch.
This video was actually emotional to watch. When so many other things in life aren't going well and are so difficult to put right, it is extremely satisfying to see a car that was in such a state to turn out so well.
You know, if Daniel were still here..He would be so proud to be the part in this restoration.. RIP Daniel..
RX - 8 design look timeless ❤
I’m so glad you guys are doing a Rx8. I was one of the first out there modifying these. Had a Pettit Racing Supercharger on mine. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Those superchargers are extremely rare now.
I commented earlier about the same exact thing or maybe after you but I didn't read all the comments a couple years back I don't know 5 years or so I was really motivated to get a daily driven rear-wheel drive six speed and this exact Rx8 was my top choice amongst others same year color and trim RB3 Blue Rx8 and i wanted thenPettit Supercharger and they were out of business and they are super rare to find and from what I have learned it's usually not a good idea to buy used superchargers the roots or lobe style type
@@Steel5xchampS Indeed. I will probably turbo eventually. I have my adaptronic ecu. I'm waiting to see what Kyle Mohan is doing with the Hybrid Renesis build though. I would like to try that more than anything.
It's always a good day when an automotive aesthetic video comes up on your channel!
"Blue is probably one of my favorite colors to work on just because it's not black" LMAO
I have said it before and I’ll say it again: the G&G channel has the best production quality around. Always great shots, pans, up-close. The before and after cuts were *chef’s kiss*, too.
The slow, methodical level of detail and results on the RX8 make this one of my favorite all time G&G episodes. I learned a couple of things about detailing but mainly just enjoyed following the process.
They did a decent job, however they didn't pull the carpet out and pressure wash it, pull the console, and mostly did nothing to address the mouse debris that is certainly within the HVAC duct work. Otherwise it's a normal detail.
i LOVE the Rx8 ...
This spec is exactly the same as the one I always wanted. Either a blue R3 or that really pretty dark purple color the Shinka came in. I love these cars, I know they’ve got their issues but these things are still so cool
I love the blue! We've been thinking of a car that we could paint with that amazing metallic red that Mazda has out right now. I was thinking it would look amazing on an RX8, and suited since it's a Mazda
I LOVE these detailing videos with Automotive Aesthetic!! They're always so satisfying.
Having halo reach flashbacks with that ending, I can’t use words to describe the emotions I’m feeling right now. Great work you guys!
The 13:18- 13:24 clip gave me Forza showroom vibes. Awesome job guys! Can't wait for more updates on the build!
Please keep it a rotary Ben. Do you really need a 2nd K-swapped RX? As hilarious as that would be, I don't think you do.
Fyi if you decide ro swap rhe engine good luck, theres very little documentation for a series 2 rx8 swaps and wiring and electronics are cimpletely different than series 1 rx8s.
Next Roadtrip: RX8 and Eclipse 🚗🚙🛣️ From NY to SF
Like who agree! 👍🏻
really good editing. subtle stuff here and there but it really shows. great woork. also the camera work on this one is nice. curios on how you guys shoot each episode. maybe some bts with the whole crew and walk us through your entire process? thanks!
Exactly my comment a few minutes ago, great filming, playing with angles and focus and perfectly put together.
Huge night and day difference between tall ben and short ben. Short ben always putting quality videos
Man, the after shots of this car would have been killer RX8 promo back in the day. Excellent job as always
One of the greatest cars I ever owned. Well done lads ❤
I’ve been wanting an rx8 forever I think I’m finally gonna pull the trigger after watching this.
Didn’t realize who these guys were until I saw the shop Woodness Goodness built on his channel. Brooo that’s sweet.
13:35 those transitions show you guys can STILL impress me and improve. I was stunned.
Id love to see yall keep the rotary in it
Dude this looks like a car "That Dude in Blue" would drive, but it does look good.
Go for the super NA 10k* revving Renesis build Ben!
Why do i feel theyre gonna use the rx8 and eclipse for another road trip
Don't even joke about engine swapping a rotary powered car with a boat anchor.
So satisfying, makes me want to clean my car.
I always thought it wasn’t a good idea to hit the dirt and dust up with a pressure washer first and use something like a hose to take off a majority of the initial grime to keep from scratching, etc.
Absolutely awesome barn find!
The RX8 overall design aged well looks better than most cars in the market right now
Loved this. I have owned a 2009 R3 (in white) in the UK for the past 10 years. So good to see this one being given a second life.
we need to preserve this model. Keep them alive pls!
Appreciate the music selector,
please create a YT playlist
Something about blue on this car just looks so right. I'm pretty jealous of Thorn lol
Has the engine been fixed? Noticed that no smoke’s coming out anymore from the exhaust when it was being driven 😅
I think its just something that commonly happens when the de-flood procedure is done to it. Not sure if it was the gasoline or oil or both built up in the exhaust, but yeah it seems to be fairly normal now.
I knew from the beginning that G&G would take this to Automotive Aesthetics. It’s gonna make this car look brand new from bumper to bumper
One of the best edits by you guys, especially the latter half
Having worked in detailing shops in the past, it is always the most satisfying to see just how far a car can come back to life with some time, effort, and knowing how to use whatever equipment you have on hand. This thing looks amazing, and I can't wait to see Ben enjoying every moment of driving it........ after the engine gets situated properly that is.
14:21 reminds me of the Forza loading menu when you are about to select a car, great video!
Deep cleaning videos will never get boring, super satisfying to watch and very nice outcome. Great job!
Can't wait to see what happens with this car. Would love to see it stay rotary with a turbo setup maybe.
Why I feel in love with this channel, your camera work is Exquisite
G&G restoration & detailing takes on another level compared to other main channel for this kind of job. + Its an RX-8, a very underratted car that is left behind by enthusiasts .Love it!
That is absolutely beautiful!!
very good production quality
This came out super nice!
Trust me if you have a disgusting interior that was smoked in. Buy a $150 steam cleaner it’s the best way to get everything looking like new again. And agitate with Scrubby Bubbles first. It dissolves the nicotine.
Can’t wait to see this finished.
Omg the violins and headlights
Stunning work as always from AA. Genuinely glad they're still doing their thing.
Do they always spray water directly on the battery and open element air filter?
Yes. They went around the filter, too. It'll be fine.
Fun fact, Sarah-n-tuned doing that kind of things by herself with small help of her 2 friends, and she is a skinny girl..
And she also would dry ice-blasted underneath the car....
😂
Alright, how many of us skipped STRAIGHT to the pressure washing? 😂
👇
*Don't lie*
The RX8 has been out for over 20 years now and it's still a beautiful shaped car Even the R3 model is 14 years old
IM SO FUCKING STOKED YOU GUYS BOUGHT AN RX8 PLEASE,PLEASE NEVER LET HER GO!
Hopefully you guys can bring her to hyperfest at VIR this year
I have owned 6 Rotary cars in my life. They were and ARE very special Cars we'll likely NEVER see again as everything homogenizes into bland, soulless, consumer pods. The RX-8 was the last on my wish list, but while I lived in California this was an impossible dream.
But now.... maybe.....
I have a 2011 GT not R3. I’m biased but this is the most beautiful car that Mazda has ever made. (Maybe after the FD🤷🏻♂️). I should probably detail mine now lol
Shout out to the editors in this one, flawless. And shout out to AA they’re an inspiration to me as an amateur detailer
I am trying to figure out what I want for a new commuter car… A friend of mine had mentioned that RX eight cars are going rather cheap and that you could power swap them and come up with something really interesting and so I stumbled across your video.I just wanna say that this was beautifully done and I really appreciate the music and the aesthetic that you guys chose for this video. Excellent production and I am now a subscriber :-)
watching this very satisfyingly, with a 200 USD monthly salary in a fucked up country, this 2008 masterpiece will be around 25k here in Sri Lanka
Oh RX-8. I used to have a barely used gray 2004 Grand Touring with brown seats and the pop up navigation. Loved that thing to bits, but it did have major issues. Complete replacement of the coolant reservoir because of a leak, ran too rich, oil leak that was all covered by warranty. Despite being babied, it was a handful to maintain. And I am still kinda looking for a model that I can work on to this day!
I wish I can find another RX8...My 2010 Grand Touring got totalled in SEP 2019 😢.
This R3 is looking good.
Thank you for the beautiful music in the detailing scene. 💙💙💙
Are there RUclips Cinematography Awards that people could nominate Gears & Gasoline for?
the blue looks fantastic
Now you paid more for the detail job than the car! 😂 JK the detail job turned out GREAT! I can't wait to see more rotary content!
This video is a work of art!
I'm watching this out of order on the channel and it's funny to see him rocking FL8 Type R shirt since he bought one crashed recently :D
"LOOKS NEW".... time to use other ben's boosted rotor engine... don't even try to boost renesis engine :))
放置期間たった4年でバーンファインドって言うのか？20年とか30年スパンで誇りを被って眠ってた車に使う言葉だと思ってたけど…。
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Iam still baffled that a senior driver in the WestVirginia Mountains just bought an RX8 from new, probably enjoyed it all he could until parked. Iam still not keen on keeping the rotary alive, its clearly hurt and needs major work. Atleast it looks cool now, taht blue shines now.
Please don't go over the top with this build like you did with STI. Keep this one simple..
It's so crazy think how certain cars reduce anything in life we take for granted the RX8 and now its no more. But what is crazy is ive always liked them just needed opportunity and time to get one before realizing they were ending production. Years passed and with a following they remained relevant within those that were still touch with them until they weren't. Same thing happened to the RX7. I can guarantee this video is going to help stir the pot because these cars are going to go up in value. I just don't understand why Mazda left it out to dry. Nissan had the 350-370z to the now new iteration. Thats over 20 years just there. The reason the RX disappeared is because they let it. When will these companies understand that people want these cars but they need to better market them and make them more affordable. They could bring the exact same RX8 back today with out pretty much any changes aside from minor updates to engine and electronic tech and it would still sell matter of fact all these companies could
if you didn't gut the entire interior (as well as inside the doors), there is still nasty stuff inside the car
were the seats put back in wet? Sure, it was a wet vav and wiped down, but that doesn't remove 100% of the moisture in the fabric/foam. I'd let the seats sit in the sun ☀️ for a majority of the day (or 2) before putting back in. That's what I did w/my WRX back seat when I spilled 2 gallons of water water on it. I set the seat in the summer sun and let the black fabric do its thing, and lifted the footwell carpet up and put fans on the the rear seat area for 2-3 days straight w/windows/doors open.
when it's that dirty out side, is it a good idea to pressure wash first? i would think maybe wet the car first and foam it to first lubricate and loosen the dirt first before actually hitting it with the pressure washer
it's a beautiful car and color, it's such a shame the owners would let it rot like that in a barn...
As a previous Mazda owner. They use the most beautiful yet delicate and easily damaged paint I’ve ever come across. You can literally scratch a Mazda by looking at it harshly.
🖕Ben T. for finding such a gem, this is a classic. ❤❤❤ this series, keep the R3 RX8 OG! Regardless, can't wait to see what you do with it!
This car is just gorgeous
The last shot...awesomely good. ❤
Seen this swap with RX7s but never RX8 !! Great 👍 video!! Please don't k swap it like every other creator plz..
I got to drive a blue Rx8 just like this for an extended period just after its intake at a dealership I was working at a few years ago. Had to drive it around the city for Diag after doing a bunch of fuel leak/coolant fixes. To be honest just not my cup of tea aside from the high redline. As a stock car its pretty gutless but its alright, comfy interior.
Wow! She last drove right as the pandemic kicked off, and turned to THAT in >4 years? Crazy what sitting can do to a car.
Ngl, I'm about 100x more excited for this car than the Eclipse.
Best particular video and series of the barn find RX-8 will definitely be one of my favorites. Do you like the last 5 years I have to round the idea of what vehicle I would like to buy it having to be manual and rear wheel drive not knowing which direction to go I've always seemed to come back to the Mazda RX-8 for variety of reasons in this hands down is the the one that I would want if I did go this route except for maybe one other RX-8 however this last generation version of the RX8 in that same color blue and the rb3 or r3 model was always my favorite with those Wheels it is by far one of the nicest looking vehicle still looks good today even though it has and I was looking into them several years back and I wanted to get this very model with a supercharger kit not to take away from the RX8 in
Great detail video. Now build and port the renesis motor to give yourself endless content if replacing apex seals trying to achieve more than 230 hp. Dozens of videos.
Ha ha. Bob King Mazda is where I bought my first FD back in 1997. They did me right though.
Wow that awesome a practically new RX-8 that means you'll be able to drive that beauty around for like 2 months before it need a engine rebuild 😂😂😂
I am here to see if anyone else is talking about the fact that we are getting only one video a week and today's video was 'how we washed our rx8 in 14 minutes.' It's true, it's a well-scripted, really nice vlog content, but we are here because we love G&G and we want more.
Suggestion: Take still-frames from the footage you shot so you get all possible angles of the exterior, and make a wrap with the "dirt-look" it had^^
What a colour! The amount of stone chips is crazy though, must have been a rally fan