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by johnbb99
Tue Aug 01, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

rx8baz
Can't help with diagnosis, but if you need a new OMP, why not fit a SOHN kit and reap the benefits?
by johnbb99
Sat Jul 29, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

I know this is the wrong place for this, but thought someone may be interested in this trinket I saw [in 2017!] in what was my local dealer at the time. (Please move / delete as appropriate.) I was browsing old photos, and thought I'd post it before I resigned club membership. :( Thanks for all the ...
by johnbb99
Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

My guess is if it feels sticky, the sticky [self-adhesive] label remover will work, if it's hard, a serious solvent - an alcohol, or acetone [watch its effect on plastic!] or, paint thinners [ditto] and yes, petrol.
by johnbb99
Tue Jan 17, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

https://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/download/file.php?id=102031&t=1 I'm curious, are all the wheels the same? Those on the nearside look like they're back-to-front to me, so if they're all the same then those on the offside should look better, at least to my eye. Yes, you've put your finger o...
by johnbb99
Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

Nigel - it's the regular BEV, but still very impressive. I love it. :thumright:
by johnbb99
Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

We all put on a few inches around the middle, as we get older ;) :) :) Yes, bigger, but actually lighter than an RX8 despite its battery, due to the all-carbon-fibre body shell. I realise not everyone here is enthusiastic about EVs, and they are a very different experience, but really worth trying....
by johnbb99
Mon Jan 16, 2023 11:27 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

Well, Sunday, actually:- I've sold it! :( I believe it's gone to a good home, and I suspect the car's new owner will be joining in on the Forum before long. I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed useful advice (of which there has been a huge amount) , humorous comment, and even cute pet phot...
by johnbb99
Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

Preparing to say a fond farewell, giving it a final clean and collecting all the bits that relate, and hoping to find one part-used Falken tyre to match the other three (advert in Wanted).
:(
by johnbb99
Sat Dec 10, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: How many left?
Replies: 65
Views: 14311

Re: How many left?

An exceptional example, yes, but £12K???
by johnbb99
Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:06 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: How many left?
Replies: 65
Views: 14311

Re: How many left?


There are more RX8s than Rover/Austin Maestros though.
Thank God for that! :)
by johnbb99
Sun Jun 26, 2022 12:35 am
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: conversion to EV?
Replies: 8
Views: 1031

Re: conversion to EV?

Thanks Dave for the answer, and for moving my post to where it belonged.
I was having a pipe-dreamy, lazy sort of day. Sorry.
It could be wonderful, but as you say probably prohibitively expensive.
But then so are new EVs!
by johnbb99
Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:10 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: conversion to EV?
Replies: 8
Views: 1031

conversion to EV?

To save me searching here there and everywhere on this forum, is anyone here considering or actually doing a conversion to EV?
Thanks.
by johnbb99
Fri Dec 10, 2021 4:03 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

Need to get some new wheel nuts and centre caps now as I didn't like the look of oem ones with this colour I don't know what you had in mind [obvs] but would black plastic covers suit? I recently bought some nut covers to fit 17mm nuts, off ebay, and they come with four special ones to go on the lo...
by johnbb99
Wed Dec 08, 2021 3:17 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

That sounds like a fairly standard basic rate from a large dealer. For reference Arnold Clark will charge £120 (incl VAT) at a minimum. So aye you're getting ripped off, but it's a fairly standard ripoff. An obd dongle and an hour of your own time to setup forscan and do the calibration is going to...
by johnbb99
Wed Dec 08, 2021 3:03 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

I've just had a garage do the steering system reprogramme (as discussed here: https://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=84543&start=25 ) and they are charging £90 +vat. Does that seem like a normal commercial rate, (for what seems like a very simple proceedure) or are they t...
by johnbb99
Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

MOT today, and steering failed as it wants to go left at the slightest provocation on the ramp. You can drive it OK, but it's definitely noticeable.
Suggestions, please?
by johnbb99
Sat Oct 23, 2021 3:35 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

Why did I ask about Battery cable? Ive been offered a VArta E24 [4 not 3] battery which was wrongly ordered, not required, so is cheap for me [and I need to replace my current E23]. It's the same spec as the E23 I believe, 70Ah, 630A, same dimensions, but the terminals are on the other way round - s...
by johnbb99
Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:19 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

What amp rating should the main [thick] battery cable be, please? 170A enough?
by johnbb99
Thu Sep 23, 2021 7:40 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

Please redirect me if this is the wrong place but is 170Amp rated cable suitable for the main battery to starter cable?
Thanks
by johnbb99
Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:01 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

The MX30 has 5 seats and a moderate boot, but ok [maybe].
I was struck by how many paper similarities there were between very obviously different cars [RX8 & i3].
by johnbb99
Wed Mar 31, 2021 11:23 am
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

Could that 'vaseline' not be the result of emulsified oil? (Ah, i've been beaten to it.)
by johnbb99
Wed Mar 31, 2021 12:32 am
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

I haven't been on here for a while - did I miss anything? :) Question:- can anyone think of a 4-seater rear wheel drive car with sparkling acceleration powered by a very smooth engine with no pistons with rear doors hinged at the back and a small boot made by a manufacturer known for designing drive...
by johnbb99
Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:52 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

A sincere apology to all concerned regarding membership reminders.
I did receive emails in both March and July and simply failed to notice them amongst the rest of the email junk.
Sorry.
by johnbb99
Fri Oct 23, 2020 1:50 am
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

Sorry this is off topic, but does the club not send out reminders to renew membership?
by johnbb99
Fri Oct 23, 2020 1:47 am
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29435
Views: 1556041

Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????

Passed its MOT :D
I asked the tester how are the sills and he said they are good and solid, which makes me even happier.

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