Q: Has anyone else that owns or has owned an rx-8 had trouble with massive amounts of heat coming into the cabin from the frontal part of the centre console (around the handbrake/gear stick) i think its the heat being generated from the CAT so is there any way to stop the heat coming into the cab. I know it is possible to 'de-cat' the car but i understand this will cause the engine managment light to come on. Catch 22 really, does anyone have a suggestion or an answer for me please?
A: First thoughts would be to goto a rx forum and see if other owners have had trouble there. if your transmission is getting hot it maybe worth checking fluid levels. is your heat shield still on your cat. http://www.heatshieldproducts.com/automotive_products.php http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/51385259/Auto_Insulation_Pad.html it maybe worth looking at these products. Is your car running fine IE mpg performance etc heat is sometimes caused when the cat is faulty. any oil or antifreeze entering the exhaust system can cause heat problems. http://www.rotarynews.com/node/view/164 if nothing else an interesting read. http://www.rx8club.com/index.php?s=f979eef8e8ae442988b7cabd1b2e4954 http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/ http://mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=39 It maybe worth adding a decat or a high flow cat iam sure that,they is a way to stop the engine management light issue,a remap may help.