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Selling up - parts

Last post by Myk1e « Thu May 22, 2025 10:40 pm
Posted in Selling Parts
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by Phil Bate » Tue May 13, 2025 10:44 pm » in Selling Parts

The time has come to part with my RX-8 parts collection. Here are some of the loose/larger items to start, I am open to offers:

Racing Beat S1 cat-back in good condition - straight with no cracks/repairs etc. - £350

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High flow metallic...

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Last post by Myk1e
Thu May 22, 2025 10:40 pm
Compression tester in Cheshire

Last post by CptQuint « Thu May 22, 2025 10:10 pm
Posted in RX-8 Discussion

by CptQuint » Thu May 22, 2025 10:10 pm » in RX-8 Discussion

Hey guys, I'm going to look at an R3 in Cheshire on Saturday and was wondering if there's anybody local to the area who could perform a compression test on the car? I would of course pay for your time.

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Last post by CptQuint
Thu May 22, 2025 10:10 pm
Pz center caps

Last post by Keke « Thu May 22, 2025 7:18 pm
Posted in Buying

by Keke » Thu May 22, 2025 7:18 pm » in Buying

Trying to complete some sets
Any condition considered
I'm not looking to pay too much ,but if anyone has some scabby caps sitting on a shelf,I'd happily take them.

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Last post by Keke
Thu May 22, 2025 7:18 pm
JDM Castle Combe: Sat 31st May 2025

Last post by casey « Thu May 22, 2025 6:31 pm
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by Conan » Thu Nov 21, 2024 3:56 pm » in Events
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EDIT (Casey, Events Team): Conan (Pete) kindly started this topic as soon as the date for JDM Combe was released. Pete is local to the circuit and knows the people there on a personal level, so the Events Team will be working together with Pete to organise another legendary outing for...
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Last post by casey
Thu May 22, 2025 6:31 pm
Front of engine oil leak

Last post by rtyehgs54 « Thu May 22, 2025 6:19 pm
Posted in Hello.. I'm new here..

by rtyehgs54 » Thu May 22, 2025 6:19 pm » in Hello.. I'm new here..

Moderator - moved here as first post!

Hi guys,

I've just purchased by first RX8 - 2005 in the fastest colour red! I have found since its been sitting on my drive there is an oil leak coming from somewhere from the front of the block.

When it arrived it was overfilled with oil, I have cleared...

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Last post by rtyehgs54
Thu May 22, 2025 6:19 pm
What have you done to your RX-8 today????

Last post by Ollie « Thu May 22, 2025 6:01 pm
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by patty » Mon Jul 26, 2010 4:48 pm » in RX-8 Discussion
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i had a look around and could not find anything like this...
i have seen sim kind of threads on other car forums i have been a member of,
it makes for intresting reading once going to see what people have done each day.

so i thought i would start this thread to see what people have done to there...
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Last post by Ollie
Thu May 22, 2025 6:01 pm
Which disc brakes have you fitted?

Last post by nightfire10 « Thu May 22, 2025 3:23 pm
Posted in RX-8 Discussion
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by jondkent » Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:17 pm » in RX-8 Discussion
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As my caliper decided to stick and warp my offside front disc I'll need to replace the front discs shortly. There appear to be lots to choose from from the likes of mtec, mintec, ebc, diamond black etc etc. I'll probably go for slotted discs as I've used those to good effect before, and going...
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Last post by nightfire10
Thu May 22, 2025 3:23 pm
FS - Various parts - Racing Beat De-Cat, Genuine Rev C Coils & Ferodo Brake Pads

Last post by Ian.Mothersole « Thu May 22, 2025 3:04 pm
Posted in Selling Parts
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by GRIFF91 » Thu May 01, 2025 1:41 pm » in Selling Parts

Item for sale and prices is in BOLD with any extra details/info below :)

Please give me a shout if you're interested or would like to make any reasonable offers.

£200.00 (excl. postage) - USED Racing Beat RX8 De-Cat 3 Catalytic Converter Replacement Pipe

See photos here:
Collection...

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Last post by Ian.Mothersole
Thu May 22, 2025 3:04 pm
Another Rx8 nut has arrived in the UK

Last post by warpc0il « Thu May 22, 2025 1:16 pm
Posted in Hello.. I'm new here..
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by Hardconkers » Tue May 20, 2025 9:40 am » in Hello.. I'm new here..

Hello,

I'm new here (maybe).

I used to own a Mazda Rx8 (Standard Trim '08) about 6 years ago an loved it dearly.

I was just getting into doing some of the basic mods or as I like to say, kind of required fixes.

I'd added the D585 Coil packs after my car started to misfire, and when installing...

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Last post by warpc0il
Thu May 22, 2025 1:16 pm
Annual Meet 2025 poll

Last post by DrewR3 « Wed May 21, 2025 10:11 pm
Posted in Events
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by DrewR3 » Fri May 16, 2025 8:38 am » in Events

Good morning everyone,

As you all should be aware by now, the committee have had to take the hard call to cancel Sakura in the Sun as our AM due to lack of uptake from both membership and public.

We thought we were doing something fun and new, with the best intent for the club. This hasn't...

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Last post by DrewR3
Wed May 21, 2025 10:11 pm
40th Anniversary PCM woes

Last post by qwakers « Wed May 21, 2025 9:42 pm
Posted in RX-8 Discussion
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by gsvar » Wed May 21, 2025 7:32 pm » in RX-8 Discussion

Hi folks,

I have a 40th Anniversary RX-8 whose PCM is faulty, as diagnosed by Mazda. I really hope someone can help...

- autotronics.co.uk have had it and not been able to fix it.
- Mazda have told me they're not allowed to clone the coding onto another PCM.

The 40th anniversary appears to have...

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Last post by qwakers
Wed May 21, 2025 9:42 pm
2010 or later R3

Last post by CptQuint « Wed May 21, 2025 8:20 pm
Posted in Buying
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by CptQuint » Sat May 10, 2025 3:02 pm » in Buying

Hey all,

I'm looking to buy a well cared for late R3 (for the better gearbox), preferably in either Velocity Red or Aurora Blue and with some good mods (particularly a Pettit/Milltek exhaust and some decent coilovers.)

I have the money all ready to go (I've been looking for a good one for a long...

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Last post by CptQuint
Wed May 21, 2025 8:20 pm
NC500 Road Trip 20th July 2025

Last post by Mistry93 « Wed May 21, 2025 6:46 pm
Posted in RX-8 Discussion
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by Mistry93 » Sat May 17, 2025 8:53 pm » in RX-8 Discussion

Hi All

I am planning on doing the NC500 this year from around the 20th July for about 10 days. Would there be members that would interested in joining the road trip? Also feel free to share on with other clubs. The more the merrier.

Otherwise, if anyone has done the trip and have any...

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Last post by Mistry93
Wed May 21, 2025 6:46 pm
It seemed like a good idea at the time MK2... Race lorry time!

Last post by qwakers « Wed May 21, 2025 6:20 pm
Posted in Personal Car Projects and Mods
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by qwakers » Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:17 pm » in Personal Car Projects and Mods
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so i might now be the porud owner of a 2008 iveco eurocargo.... race lorry anyone?

only one slight issue, its 350 miles away! going to pick it up saturday, first idea was to fly up but although cheap it looked like being a pain in the arris, so im driving up. slight issue, cant drive 2 vehicles at...
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Last post by qwakers
Wed May 21, 2025 6:20 pm
Exclusive Curborough Sprint Track (nr Lichfield): Saturday 21st June 2025

Last post by MightyCondor « Wed May 21, 2025 3:28 pm
Posted in Car Activity and Track days
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by willberry70 » Wed Sep 18, 2024 10:08 pm » in Car Activity and Track days
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Curborough Sprint Track: Saturday 21st June 2025.

Welcome to Curborough Sprint Track Day, exclusive to the RX8OC.
Curborough is a fun little track for beginners and experts alike.
For beginners it's only one car at a time, flying around the circuit 3 times in various configurations, so you really...
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Last post by MightyCondor
Wed May 21, 2025 3:28 pm
A|C Controller \ Console Display driver

Last post by jacksback76 « Tue May 20, 2025 4:55 pm
Posted in RX-8 Discussion
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by poor_lackey » Sun May 16, 2021 10:40 am » in RX-8 Discussion
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I finally had a prototype board running in RX yesterday - figuratively speaking as more running on the seat\console
but A|C controls, Hazards, Dimming all properly plugged in and functioning with standard OEM wiring harness(es).

I still need to update the code to allow for recovery from low...
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Last post by jacksback76
Tue May 20, 2025 4:55 pm
Looking good !

Last post by Mazdaarexeight « Tue May 20, 2025 2:17 pm
Posted in RX8 Photos and Videos

by Mazdaarexeight » Tue May 20, 2025 2:17 pm » in RX8 Photos and Videos

Just had a full service , MOT , clean and polish, ready to go ! :thumright:

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Last post by Mazdaarexeight
Tue May 20, 2025 2:17 pm
THIS WEEK ONLY - Full R3 interior - £700

Last post by New Duke « Tue May 20, 2025 2:15 pm
Posted in Selling Parts
Replies: 2
by New Duke » Mon May 19, 2025 12:20 pm » in Selling Parts

I'm keeping this in my storage unit which renews at the end of the month. So am offering this cheap in case I can avoid renewing the unit. This is on eBay for more but offering here it for £700 for one week, collected from my storage unit in Colchester.

Here's the blurb and photos:

This is the...

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Last post by New Duke
Tue May 20, 2025 2:15 pm
The Exclusive JDM Season Opener: Saturday 24th May @ The Motorist

Last post by RX84EVA « Tue May 20, 2025 1:17 pm
Posted in Events
Replies: 4
by RX84EVA » Thu May 01, 2025 10:09 am » in Events

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Gather up owners in Yorkshire!

The Motorist is hosting its season opener JDM event on 24th May, 2025.

The event is just around the corner and I know many of you already committed to other events happening around this time, but if you are looking for a casual drive and day...

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Last post by RX84EVA
Tue May 20, 2025 1:17 pm
FS - set of 4 x 18" BBS CH018 track wheels

Last post by Mpv2k3 « Mon May 19, 2025 8:33 pm
Posted in Selling Parts
Replies: 51
by Mpv2k3 » Sat Jul 13, 2024 9:05 pm » in Selling Parts
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I'm Selling my BBS CH alloys, 18 inch, et38 offset 5x114.3 PCD for Jap fitment. Comes with spigot rings for Mazda. They were used for trackdays and are also fitted with AD08R tyres with appropriately 5mm tread left. These are old tyres and have been stored in my garage

For...
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Last post by Mpv2k3
Mon May 19, 2025 8:33 pm
Shedfest 2025

Last post by DrewR3 « Mon May 19, 2025 6:44 pm
Posted in Events

by DrewR3 » Mon May 19, 2025 6:44 pm » in Events

Just recieved the Shedfest map and pass.

Jdm stand on track as expected in a jdm car funny enough.

Anyone else going to convoy in to park together?

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Last post by DrewR3
Mon May 19, 2025 6:44 pm
Complete Bose Speaker set and Amps

Last post by 350matt « Mon May 19, 2025 7:19 am
Posted in Selling Parts

by 350matt » Mon May 19, 2025 7:19 am » in Selling Parts

Complete set of speakers and amps from a Bose equipped car

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Last post by 350matt
Mon May 19, 2025 7:19 am
Door mirror pair Strato Blue

Last post by 350matt « Mon May 19, 2025 7:16 am
Posted in Selling Parts

by 350matt » Mon May 19, 2025 7:16 am » in Selling Parts

as the title says really
£40 ONO
both in full working order, some minor chipping

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Last post by 350matt
Mon May 19, 2025 7:16 am
Aero body kit

Last post by Foremanator « Sun May 18, 2025 11:51 pm
Posted in RX-8 Discussion
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by sensiblefitness » Sun May 24, 2020 11:28 am » in RX-8 Discussion

Hi guys, hope I'm putting this in the right section.

I've been offered an Aero body kit for my REX,

I'm a sceptic I'm afraid and I'm paranoid it's not all there and wonder what it will look like on my car,

I've googled it but only find pics of the kit on a car will loads of other mods.

So can...

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Last post by Foremanator
Sun May 18, 2025 11:51 pm
Shouty Luminous Green TURBO Car... & Chat

Last post by Cscameron « Sun May 18, 2025 9:24 pm
Posted in Personal Car Projects and Mods
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by Cscameron » Tue Feb 23, 2021 12:38 am » in Personal Car Projects and Mods
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Evening all :)
Finally have my 8 running with no issues so no more mechanical bits (for now) and I can focus on the bodywork. Currently Velocity Red but with a bit of surface rust on the rear arches and a pretty chippy bonnet. The rust should be good once sanded down and treated but the problem...
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Last post by Cscameron
Sun May 18, 2025 9:24 pm
S1 Leather seats and door cards

Last post by 350matt « Sun May 18, 2025 8:46 pm
Posted in Selling Parts
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by 350matt » Thu May 08, 2025 9:43 pm » in Selling Parts

Hello All

I've got a set of leather seats and door cards in good condition, no rips, tears or otherwise
happy to post at buyers cost but probably best to come and get it , I'm near Daventry
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Last post by 350matt
Sun May 18, 2025 8:46 pm
Aftermarket parts and wheels clearout

Last post by MightyCondor « Sun May 18, 2025 6:21 pm
Posted in Selling Parts
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by MightyCondor » Sun May 04, 2025 7:04 pm » in Selling Parts

I'm hoarding a lot of parts at the moment and wouldn't mind recouping some of the money that I've spent at RRP recently.

Bennett Built aluminum coolant tank SOLD

Pro Alloy Radiator. The most reassuringly expensive radiator available for the RX8 . Air con rad pictured will be removed. £300...

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Last post by MightyCondor
Sun May 18, 2025 6:21 pm
***Oxfordshire/Reading Meet - Tuesday 20th ***1900 onwards, 19:30 food***

Last post by MightyCondor « Sun May 18, 2025 4:54 pm
Posted in Pub & Restaurant Meets
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by DrewR3 » Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:45 pm » in Pub & Restaurant Meets
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Oxfordshire Meet

Names List
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Ouzify
MightyCondor

Meet held on the final Tuesday of the month. MK/Cotswold meet attendees strongly encouraged =D>

Monthly meet that all are welcome to attend, so please come along on between 7pm to 7:30pm...
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Last post by MightyCondor
Sun May 18, 2025 4:54 pm
Bucks/Beds/Herts/Northants, 3rd Fridays ***7:15pm***

Last post by Fab66 « Sun May 18, 2025 4:36 pm
Posted in Pub & Restaurant Meets
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by SeanP » Wed May 02, 2012 12:03 am » in Pub & Restaurant Meets
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This is a regular meeting convenient to those in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertforshire, Northamptonshire and surrounding areas.

Address
The Furzton Lake ,
Shirwell Crescent,
Furzton,
Milton Keynes,
Buckinghamshire,
MK4 1GA

Map:

This a nice location, with...
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Last post by Fab66
Sun May 18, 2025 4:36 pm
Shiny!

Last post by Mazdaarexeight « Sun May 18, 2025 11:00 am
Posted in Detailing - Cleaning

by Mazdaarexeight » Sun May 18, 2025 11:00 am » in Detailing - Cleaning

IMG_20250517_133514.jpg I use Turtle Wax Black Box 3 stage cleaning.
Pre- wax conditioner + Black Carnauba blend wax + Black Spray detailer.
Sometimes I use Autoglym Ultra Deep Shine followed by Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection.
My car is 19 years old and still looks amazing. :thumleft:

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Last post by Mazdaarexeight
Sun May 18, 2025 11:00 am
Replacing exhaust manifold without removing OS engine mount

Last post by 350matt « Sun May 18, 2025 7:48 am
Posted in RX-8 Discussion
Replies: 5
by New Duke » Sat May 17, 2025 11:36 am » in RX-8 Discussion

I saw the manual requires removing the drivers engine mount to remove the manifold. That's not really an option for me as I can't access the engine underneath to support it. It's on a board that's supporting it all on the front and rear crossmembers but blocks access to the sump.

Access though...

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Last post by 350matt
Sun May 18, 2025 7:48 am
Flush boot and GTR spoiler - £350 or offers

Last post by DrewR3 « Sat May 17, 2025 6:43 pm
Posted in Selling Parts

by DrewR3 » Sat May 17, 2025 6:43 pm » in Selling Parts

As most know I've gone down the R magic road, however I've got a flush boot and Nissan GTR spoiler that I was originally going to to fit. The conversion work is completed. The boots fully welded and painted in Crystal white, with the brake light, badge holes and oem spoiler hole welded and filled...

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Last post by DrewR3
Sat May 17, 2025 6:43 pm
Rotary Day at Bicester Heritage Hangar (Oxford); Saturday, 12 July

Last post by Dr. FrankenRex « Sat May 17, 2025 4:49 pm
Posted in Events
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by casey » Thu Jan 30, 2025 3:17 pm » in Events
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I have been in contact with Charlie Walford who, for several years, has arranged a 7's day at various places, as near to 7 July as possible. The events to date have been by invitation only.

Last year, the event was held at Bicester Heritage Hangar 113:

A video of 2022's event at this venue:...
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Last post by Dr. FrankenRex
Sat May 17, 2025 4:49 pm
COME ON THE BLACKs !

Last post by Mazdaarexeight « Sat May 17, 2025 1:41 pm
Posted in RX8 Photos and Videos
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by Lexx » Thu Aug 11, 2005 5:31 pm » in RX8 Photos and Videos
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Last post by Mazdaarexeight
Sat May 17, 2025 1:41 pm
My black beauty

Last post by Mazdaarexeight « Sat May 17, 2025 1:37 pm
Posted in RX8 Photos and Videos

by Mazdaarexeight » Sat May 17, 2025 1:37 pm » in RX8 Photos and Videos

IMG_20250517_133514.jpg 19 years old and still very shiny . :D

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Last post by Mazdaarexeight
Sat May 17, 2025 1:37 pm
Hi, new member here

Last post by OldTone « Sat May 17, 2025 9:46 am
Posted in Hello.. I'm new here..
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by OldTone » Thu May 15, 2025 7:51 pm » in Hello.. I'm new here..

Hello all, just introducing myself.

I bought a 2007 Nemesis just over 2 years ago as a weekend car. After enjoying it for all that time entirely trouble free it sadly developed a worrying knocking noise. After meeting with Aston at Essex Rotary it's now awaiting the arrival of new engine mounts in...

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Last post by OldTone
Sat May 17, 2025 9:46 am
Tour de Snowdon 2025 - 20th - 21st Sept 25

Last post by DrewR3 « Fri May 16, 2025 8:15 pm
Posted in Social Static / Drive Meets
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by DrewR3 » Mon May 05, 2025 11:47 am » in Social Static / Drive Meets

Tour de Snowdon 2025

**September**

So, I feel like going for a drive.

This year a one day longer drive, low key private event following the similar route to past weekends, but only pre-ordering the hotel room's and main meal. But will tie in our usual Blaenau Ffestiniog hotel for a late lunch....

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Last post by DrewR3
Fri May 16, 2025 8:15 pm
PZ wing mirrors

Last post by rickp « Fri May 16, 2025 6:44 pm
Posted in Buying
Replies: 2
by rickp » Fri May 16, 2025 1:10 pm » in Buying

Just wondering if anyone might have a set of PZ wing mirrors available for sale?
I've been let down on Facebook Marketplace ☹️

Thanks in advance,

Rick

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Last post by rickp
Fri May 16, 2025 6:44 pm
Cold Air Intake

Last post by Cscameron « Fri May 16, 2025 6:22 pm
Posted in Selling Parts
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by Cscameron » Sat May 10, 2025 3:34 pm » in Selling Parts

Surplus to requirements because turbo :twisted:

AEM style. Needs a clean but good condition

Collection/member relay/castle Combe be easiest for delivery

£75 or make me a sensible offer :mrgreen:

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Last post by Cscameron
Fri May 16, 2025 6:22 pm
Hello, I'm new here

Last post by Fab66 « Fri May 16, 2025 12:29 pm
Posted in Hello.. I'm new here..
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by Mazdaarexeight » Thu May 15, 2025 6:01 pm » in Hello.. I'm new here..

Hello, I just joined up.
Has anyone seen this convertible prototype in the flesh ?
I saw it in Osaka in July 2023 at the Mazda dealership, unfortunately, the dealership was closed that day ,and as I was flying home the next day, so I only saw it through the window. IMG_20230728_193909.jpg

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Last post by Fab66
Fri May 16, 2025 12:29 pm

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