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by New Duke
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:50 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: Tyre changers and wheels balancers
Replies: 37
Views: 1456

Re: Tyre changers and wheels balancers

Fitted the replacement tyre. While I was at it finally took a picture of the tyre changer and balancer. Still very impressed with them. Messy garage is messy. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9f91mfhl7z3hm69emccv0/20240325_201244.JPG?rlkey=hjgbdoc567vbszhr5beji1txu&dl=1 https://www.dropbox.com/scl...
by New Duke
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29482
Views: 1647726

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

PaulAV wrote:
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:53 pm
As it's the R3 i believe the 20 pedal stomp doesn't work, that's series 1 stuff(although I could be wrong) isn't it battery disconnect and hold your foot on the brake for a minute or something similar
Yeah, no 20 stomps on the R3.
by New Duke
Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:28 am
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: Tyre changers and wheels balancers
Replies: 37
Views: 1456

Re: Tyre changers and wheels balancers

Mini PSA for education that I thought I'd add here, didn't seem worth a new thread. Anyway, this week our Jaguar XF drove over a small screw. That itself not a problem and would be an easy repair, being just far enough from the edge. I've done many such plug and patch repairs now. https://www.dropbo...
by New Duke
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:52 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: Lanoguard,Krown,or any?
Replies: 25
Views: 735

Re: Lanoguard,Krown,or any?

That makes a lot of sense, great insight.

I realise that the question was months ago but just to confirm; Mazda did not use any tape/adhesive on the side skirts. Only clips. So if you see tape on there it was either done by the dealer (as above) or by someone else, no matter how tidy it looks.
by New Duke
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Greetings from East London
Replies: 7
Views: 154

Re: Greetings from East London

DrewR3 wrote:
Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:14 pm
The R3 is more than face-lift.....which is why twice the price....

*inserted list of changes*
And that's the short version of the updates! There's even more :shock: .

For some buyers I do think the S1 is the wise buy. As with all things, it depends. Welcome Jack, good luck with your search!
by New Duke
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: RX8 Clicking Noise HELP PLEASE
Replies: 19
Views: 410

Re: RX8 Clicking Noise HELP PLEASE

When you took the belts off did you take the pulleys off as well to check their rear faces for impact marks? If not I'd do that before delving deeper. Just to rule it out.
by New Duke
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: RX8 Clicking Noise HELP PLEASE
Replies: 19
Views: 410

Re: RX8 Clicking Noise HELP PLEASE

I once had an aftermarket pulley warp and strike the alternator as it spun, that made made a clicking sound under certain conditions. Wasn't visible until the pulley came off and we saw the impact marks that were hidden until then. It had been driving me mad trying to figure out it (had assumed the ...
by New Duke
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: Rotten luck….
Replies: 4
Views: 236

Re: Rotten luck….

:whathesaid:

I'd go straight to this fella. Sorry you've had a crap day.
by New Duke
Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:58 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29482
Views: 1647726

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

I keep getting P0661 code popping up but it rarely ever triggers the CEL, SSV is opening fine when tested by RR but it always appears if you go for a good burn or a track day then eventually triggers the CEL after so many times, normal every day driving the car is fine. Question is what's the best ...
by New Duke
Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: The KRS thread....
Replies: 60
Views: 2366

Re: The KRS thread....

My 09 R3 still had B coils on it when I bought it in 2016. I'm surprised/impressed the ones in this car lasted this long... although I guess maybe they didn't! Yeah common for the rear rotor to go first, seems more so on the R3. Had an illuminating chat with bigpete about it a while ago and the like...
by New Duke
Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29482
Views: 1647726

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

Negative post warning. I've not done ANYTHNG to it. Bit disappointed really as I fancied a tinker... it's just perfect. Started up today after weeks of sitting and fired up fine and ate up the local roads. Loads of power, setup is still splendid and a joy to drive and easily overtake anything local ...
by New Duke
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: Buying
Topic: Unicorn dung, or Petit SC kit
Replies: 4
Views: 241

Re: Unicorn dung, or Petit SC kit

If you haven't already it's worth popping a message over to Ryan Rotary Performance. They're active in the space and might be able to quote you for their own turbo kit to ship to you down under:
https://www.ryanrotaryperformance.com/
by New Duke
Sun Feb 04, 2024 10:50 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: The KRS thread....
Replies: 60
Views: 2366

Re: The KRS thread....

I'm in this weird emotional turmoil where I really want for you to do some bodywork/chassis restoration on my RX8. At the same time my car thankfully doesn't actually need any! It's bizarre :lol:
by New Duke
Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:57 am
Forum: Pub & Restaurant Meets
Topic: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - SUNDAY, 24 Mar, 10.15am Brunch, Details on page 48
Replies: 1195
Views: 70709

Re: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - SUNDAY, 4 Feb , 10am Brunch, Details in topic

Really wish I could join you. Plus your covering more of my old stomping grounds. Oh the memories!

Have fun guys, if you actually park in Promenade Park, take it veeeeery gently over the speed bumps towards the exit :thumright:
by New Duke
Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:26 am
Forum: Pub & Restaurant Meets
Topic: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - SUNDAY, 24 Mar, 10.15am Brunch, Details on page 48
Replies: 1195
Views: 70709

Re: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - SUNDAY, 4 Feb , 10am Brunch, Details in topic

The Running Mare is a lovely pub, great choice! Sadly I'm still out until March due to work.
I'm bummed that I'll miss out on seeing the RX4 again!
Cheers,
Haydn
by New Duke
Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29482
Views: 1647726

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

I used the ski hatch to transport my... ya know.
by New Duke
Wed Dec 27, 2023 1:26 am
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: How do you winter store your RX-8?
Replies: 14
Views: 684

Re: How do you winter store your RX-8?

What is an issue, especially since the roll-out of E10 but even with E5, is that fuel these days goes "off" at a much faster rate, which complicates the entire picture. I find this with the fuel I store for the mowers. E10 being useless after 6 months* but E5 lasting well over a year. The...
by New Duke
Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:22 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: How do you winter store your RX-8?
Replies: 14
Views: 684

Re: How do you winter store your RX-8?

I think that a well cared for RX8 is a great car to drive in the snow and ice compared to most family buses... but that's a different conversation. Just give it some rust protection and enjoy that sweetness all year round :race: Or if you really don't like driving it in winter. I would only slightly...
by New Duke
Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:44 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: Kaaz Diff Assembly
Replies: 14
Views: 735

Re: Kaaz Diff Assembly

Been looking at the same diff for my car. If you could be the guinea pig that'd be super thanks buddy ;)
by New Duke
Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:38 pm
Forum: Pub & Restaurant Meets
Topic: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - SUNDAY, 24 Mar, 10.15am Brunch, Details on page 48
Replies: 1195
Views: 70709

Re: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - SUNDAY, TBA, 10am Brunch, Details in topic

That was excellent. Sorry I had to bail out early. Very good to see everyone and thank you for all the organising Malcolm. Really good venues those were and going for a drive together was fun. I'd definitely hope for more of that. (I won't make the January or February ones, will be booked up with 17...
by New Duke
Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: Pub & Restaurant Meets
Topic: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - SUNDAY, 24 Mar, 10.15am Brunch, Details on page 48
Replies: 1195
Views: 70709

Re: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - SUNDAY, 10th December, 10am Brunch, Details in topic

Great planning Malcolm, thank you that's a lovely route. The Jam Factory cafe does indeed get long queues at peak times, it'll likely just be pot luck on the day how long the wait is. Super place though. Could I please suggest an amendment/extension to the end of the route? Through Birch, over the r...
by New Duke
Wed Dec 06, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29482
Views: 1647726

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

Central. Side mounting upsets my OCD. I'm getting itchy and dizzy just from seeing those photos of side mounts.
by New Duke
Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: Pub & Restaurant Meets
Topic: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - SUNDAY, 24 Mar, 10.15am Brunch, Details on page 48
Replies: 1195
Views: 70709

Re: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - SUNDAY, 10th December, 10am Brunch, Details in topic

Thanks for all of your research and booking it Malcolm, sorry for not replying sooner. Cheers for putting me on the confirmed list Nigel. Really looking forward to it.
I'm definitely up for a drive afterwards, I'll probably do one even if nobody else does ;)
by New Duke
Mon Nov 13, 2023 4:23 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29482
Views: 1647726

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

mrspiller wrote:
Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:30 pm
VIP motorsport I had mine from
Legend, thank you. And they've got the compound I wanted too.
by New Duke
Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:06 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Replies: 29482
Views: 1647726

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

Going through pads at that rate makes me wonder what discs you're using. I've used plain Mintex and Pagid discs for the past 6 years . I found drilled/grooved discs work like a cheese grater. For my part the pad wear is because I can do 200 miles on track on a single day. I've got the setup to a po...

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