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by Shagrington
Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:53 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: !!EXCITING WEEKEND, 20-21 July!! JDM Combe - Annual Meet - Beaulieu
Replies: 175
Views: 11096

Re: !!EXCITING WEEKEND, 20-21 July!! JDM Combe - Annual Meet - Beaulieu

Pencil me in for both events, meal and hotel as well please. :)
by Shagrington
Mon Sep 04, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: Goodbye... I'm leaving...
Topic: The RX-8 is gone ... I haven't
Replies: 9
Views: 518

Re: The RX-8 is gone ... I haven't

Maybe Drew, but the sills were rusted through and the inner sills too, both sides. Front seal on the engine was leaking oil - could have been fixed but the compression test showed quite a difference between the two rotors, so fix the seal and rebuild in a year or two (so the money fixing the seal wo...
by Shagrington
Mon Sep 04, 2023 2:22 pm
Forum: Goodbye... I'm leaving...
Topic: The RX-8 is gone ... I haven't
Replies: 9
Views: 518

The RX-8 is gone ... I haven't

Sad day, the rust finally caught up with my car and it would have cost too much to fix (what with that and the front seal leaking) so it's gone. Big thanks to Reece at The Performance Shop who has been very fair and taken it off my hands - it will not be going back on the road. A 2017 Nissan Juke Ni...
by Shagrington
Mon Jul 03, 2023 3:51 am
Forum: The Vault
Topic: JDM 2023 - Castle Combe - Saturday 8th July **CLOSED OFF**
Replies: 355
Views: 13861

Re: JDM 2023 - Castle Combe - Saturday 8th July **CLOSED OFF**

Got the pass thing to hang on my mirror
by Shagrington
Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:24 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: New owner
Replies: 17
Views: 685

Re: New owner

Hi and :welcome: Dave. :D Have a good read through whatever in the FAQ section you didn't already read :study: and then (and just ignore me if you know all this already) here are my best tips for keeping it all running sweetly: 1. To start up turn the key to position 2, wait for most of the lights o...
by Shagrington
Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: What have I gotten myself into
Replies: 99
Views: 3640

Re: What have I gotten myself into

Hi and :welcome: Krameht. :D Have a good read through whatever in the FAQ section you didn't already read :study: and then (and just ignore me if you know all this already) here are my best tips for keeping it all running sweetly: 1. To start up turn the key to position 2, wait for most of the light...
by Shagrington
Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:54 pm
Forum: Goodbye... I'm leaving...
Topic: I'm off
Replies: 5
Views: 581

Re: I'm off

So sorry to see this Ron :( - I'll have to find someone else to nip outside with for a smoke at any events we might have both been at in future.
All the best for the future - you know where to find us if you're really bored and want to discuss the price of bread...
by Shagrington
Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:37 am
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Jumped in with both feet
Replies: 109
Views: 64043

Re: Jumped in with both feet

Hi and :welcome: Chris. :D Sounds intriguing and yes a '54 plate (same as mine) is an S1. 8) Parking sensors were either dealer fitted option or aftermarket, they were not fitted as standard. We have all the workshop manuals etc in the members areas of the forum ... just one of the many good reasons...
by Shagrington
Sun Jan 22, 2023 5:07 am
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Hello, from Hampshire
Replies: 8
Views: 462

Re: Hello, from Hampshire

Hi and :welcome: ChrisRX. :D In case you didn't find it, here is the Buyer's Guide DrewR3 mentioned earlier https://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=24047 If you're able to come and fancy driving an hour or so up the A3 you would be very welcome to join us at the Surrey and sur...
by Shagrington
Tue Jan 17, 2023 5:32 am
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Engine Compression check
Replies: 6
Views: 350

Re: Engine Compression check

Hi and :welcome: Meadowview. :) Congratulations on the 'new' car - it looks like your compression test numbers have been explained. Have a good read through whatever in the FAQ section you didn't already read :study: and then (and just ignore me if you know all this already) here are my best tips fo...
by Shagrington
Fri Jan 13, 2023 8:38 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Project RX8 from The Netherlands
Replies: 9
Views: 472

Re: Project RX8 from The Netherlands

Hi and :welcome: Valesco :D
by Shagrington
Thu Dec 29, 2022 4:43 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: How do you do
Replies: 17
Views: 753

Re: How do you do

Hi and :welcome: toug. :D Sorry I'm late with the welcome, been a bit pre-occupied with life and stuff. Have a good read through whatever in the FAQ section you didn't already read :study: and then (and just ignore me if you know all this already) here are my best tips for keeping it all running swe...
by Shagrington
Tue Dec 06, 2022 12:37 am
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Hi,New here
Replies: 17
Views: 598

Re: Hi,New here

Hi and :welcome: thatturborx8. :D Not sure why, but I have a hunch you won't be needing my usual list of "tips for new owners" :mrgreen: Thank you! I am always open at learning new things😊 They're nothing new ;) but if you're really curious you will find them in most 'hello I'm new' threa...
by Shagrington
Sun Dec 04, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Hi,New here
Replies: 17
Views: 598

Re: Hi,New here

Hi and :welcome: thatturborx8. :D Not sure why, but I have a hunch you won't be needing my usual list of "tips for new owners" :mrgreen:
by Shagrington
Sat Dec 03, 2022 4:29 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Hi, new and looking to buy an R3
Replies: 15
Views: 543

Re: Hi, new and looking to buy an R3

Hi and :welcome: Tridi :) and what they ^^ all said. As I understand it the fact the numbers are all fairly consistent is probably a good sign too.
by Shagrington
Fri Dec 02, 2022 12:46 am
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Hello World!
Replies: 4
Views: 319

Re: Hello World!

Hi and :welcome: JetsetJoe :)
by Shagrington
Thu Nov 24, 2022 11:58 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Hello, I'm new here, from Guildford
Replies: 9
Views: 484

Re: Hello, I'm new here, from Guildford

Hi and :welcome: jacksback76 :D You can take a quick trip up the A3 to Cobham in a couple of weeks if you fancy a chat over some food with a few of us ... details here for the next Surrey area meet https://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=99&t=59273 In the meantime have a good read ...
by Shagrington
Tue Nov 15, 2022 5:54 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Finally Joined
Replies: 9
Views: 473

Re: Finally Joined

Hi and :welcome: Johnslynch and thanks for joining the club =D> Your status will be updated as soon as the right people are on line to process your membership form and you'll get full access to the rest of the forum then. :thumleft:
by Shagrington
Tue Nov 15, 2022 5:52 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Hello, I'm new here, from Derby
Replies: 23
Views: 641

Re: Hello, I'm new here, from Derby

Hi and :welcome: John Triangle :D Have a good read through whatever in the FAQ section you didn't already read :study: and then (and just ignore me if you know all this already) here are my best tips for keeping it all running sweetly: 1. To start up turn the key to position 2, wait for most of the ...
by Shagrington
Tue Nov 15, 2022 5:40 pm
Forum: Goodbye... I'm leaving...
Topic: The End
Replies: 11
Views: 841

Re: The End

That is a shame, but very understandable. Good luck Andy, I hope there is an end to the madness soon, my thoughts and best wishes will be with your wife and family. [-o< As has been said already you will always be welcome to pop in and check out the forum and if you are ever at a car show or a track...
by Shagrington
Fri Oct 28, 2022 5:45 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 4
Views: 289

Re: Newbie

Hi and :welcome: P77 and what warpcOil said :thumleft:
by Shagrington
Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:01 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Hi!
Replies: 10
Views: 567

Re: Hi!

Lots of options for oil, best idea is probably to read "Oil 101" https://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=50814 and pick whatever you think is best. General advice to new owners of older cars is to be sure the ignition system is good. I would imagine you still have th...

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