Great idea throwing the rotary lump away. I've just sold a 2008 231 6speed and it was a great car apart from the rotary engine. If anyone gets paranoid with a YB then double that with a rotary ...... The rotary is a dumb design IMO. I could understand it if delivered massive power, great mpg and superb reliability all at once, but it doesn't. You have to rev the tits off it to keep it happy - while getting single mpg figures at the same time! Brill! Great spec'd cars and I love the dash set up. Although the paints a bit thin.

Just one question though. As the cars are so well balanced for handling is there much of a weight difference on the 1.8t and shuffle about in relocation compared to the rotary's set up? I'm sure it's something you would of looked into. There great handling cars in the dry.

I'm not sure how helpful this site can be as they do seem pretty loyal to the marque http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/ There's also another one for the Yanks and they like doing some extreme stuff with them. It might help out with some of the ecu, electrics, etc ....