Yea. I see temps 10-15 degrees hotter on my ix8 than I saw with my rx8. Never a problem though. I actually think its because the ix8 runs using the sensors only. The Rx8 is actually a little more efficient using the dual drive where is switches to a more efficient sensorless drive mode after the motor starts turning.

The thing I like about the ix8 is that its 6 months old and still running. This about the time my rx8's would die. So if this ix8 keeps running then im happy as a clam.