Second hand manifolds aren't expensive either..

Steal 2 or 3 prius cats, or steal 1 RX8 cat for the same payout... Surprisingly the prius is being targetted actively. IIRC the reason being they're known easy to access and coz they're a hybrid, the cat tends to be in better condition than most, so worth more. Here's an example theft, it's impress...

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The growl of exhaust isn't just the exit of fumes, it's the last cry of the life that started a journey millions of years ago that culminates in giving me a sense of power, freedom and joy. That's poetic! :thumright: I totally get EV's, they are the future and will in time to come make perfect sens...

Nice work! Once you have it all working, I may well steal your code and copy exactly what you've done electronics wise. I'm capable enough to copy, but I don't know enough to do that from scratch!

Goobie - just stumbled across this from the HSE re:Bendpack lifts - I expect yours are new, so it's not relevant, but no harm in knowing. http://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/bendpak-two-post-vehicle-lifts.htm FYI this is the lift we're installing https://twinbusch.co.uk/product_info.php?products_i...

Wow - it's trans formative having the two post lift - makes it suddenly seem all worthwhile!

That's a good prompt for me to remind 231 owners to be very careful what they put in their windscreen washer tank, And try to stick with one type of screenwash, mixing and matching types can cause a reaction between the two which will form a gel – which in turn can’t go through the pump and stops t...

firstly a mix of washing up liquid and vinegar in with water, That's fine for the glass - and probs quite effective, just be careful where that goes and make sure you clean it off. If the mix runs down all the scuttles and down the side of side windows, or even on bodywork, it'll clean off any prot...

My experience thus far on this subject: A properly clean windscreen makes the biggest difference. IPA if heavy filth, and/or decent glass cleaner (automotive ones - my favourite two are megs class cleaner and Gtechniq glass cleaner, my friendly indie glass fitter uses totrosyl stuff) to finish. A pr...

What made you choose "Ford Frozen White" as the colour?

Neat place for a coolant temp sensor

And then for a while, I just used her. I took the more fun windy roads to and from my girlfriends rather than the dual carriageway. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48957334148_9ff1fe7d63_h.jpg 29-01 by Chris Reeves , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48957884231_ab1c56a94b_h.jpg 29-0...

Whilst I was messing about with the steering, I went and swapped my steering wheel for one with the cruise control buttons. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7906/31739907397_f1f5db2432_b.jpg 26_10 by Chris Reeves , on Flickr Having factory cruise control was not an option when I first purchased the c...

My friend asked me what the PZ is like to park and didn't believe me that the mirrors were rubbish for being able to see anything in until he sat in the drivers seat and took a look :D They're OK-ish most of the time, and I could manoeuvre etc. fine - but I was never 100% sure if I'd missed somethi...

I suppose I should update this thread really. (I’m ill, so my brain isn’t up to much). I did a couple of little jobs which were actually low stress and quite relaxing. Within the first week of owning the car, I decided I didn’t like the visibility of the Evolve mirrors, and bought some stock ones to...

Let me know if you'd like to know more about the process and I'll do a proper video. Yes please Phil. Because I had a go on my 255/40R17's non runflat for my bmw, with a proper machine that someone kindly let me use, I thought I'd be ok having watched a couple of videos etc. and I can normally pick...

Here's a photo I took of the whole rear caliper.... https://rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=70692&p=1029586#p1114583 Holy thread resurrection and all that, but thought this is the best place for this photo I took as reference, that might help others. It's a real life exploded diagram ...

am I missing something. Why didn't you cut it out and plate it?

Aston showed me an 8 he had in the workshop at Essex Rotary. The battery had split, leaving the tray and front sub-member with massive holes from the acid burn. Yarp – been there…! (Before I could weld too) https://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=104&t=71400#p1042210 https://c8.static...

I know with my bimmer (E91) that the mileage is stored on a couple of computers including the instrument cluster, and they all have to match up and are effectively coded to each other. If you get a brand new instrument cluster it effectively reads this mileage and displays it - all good. If you get ...

I believe my car has gone through the exact same process as the OP, with Rotary Revs D585 coils (that in hindsight, I purchased them from someone who had used them for not many miles and had a blown engine...and was running a decat). Fortunately I think having read the stories of others, and checkin...

Interesting thread. I'm kindof in the market for something like this, or a load carrier/van anyway - but trailer and tow car is a possibility too. My cheap Shogun Sport/ Challenger has just well been epic.. Thanks - I've started considering one of these seriously now. What are they like to drive? I ...

I've been cleaning up my replacement oil coolers as they may be needed and found one of the fixings was so badly corroded that I sheared the bolt trying to unthread it. Here:IMG_20190915_173031618.jpg And in detail: Are these clips (that rusty bit, with a nut welded on underneath) a standard part t...

I'd be exceptionally interested you in sending my Rotary Revs D585 coil pack which I am suspect of - but all coils are firing on my spark plug testers...

I'm impressed, not only does that look like reasonably hard work - it's being done outside on a less than brilliant surface!