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Harry's Project Banana!

Last post by AshtonCox58 « Mon Jun 23, 2025 9:59 pm
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by HarSc » Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:26 pm » in Personal Car Projects and Mods
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Well, as some of you may know - i've gone and got myself a banana RX-8! :yeah: :beers:

Today was the day of the pickup so nipped down to Stafford to sort a few bits out beforehand, and the transporter brought it back up! Got my work cut out for me over winter, it's in need of a full interior,...
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Mon Jun 23, 2025 9:59 pm
WTB RX8 CAS

Last post by crisdo98 « Mon Jun 23, 2025 9:48 pm
Posted in Buying

by crisdo98 » Mon Jun 23, 2025 9:48 pm » in Buying

In need of a sensor. So many online with different prices. Hoping a member has one spare.

Thanks in advance.

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Last post by crisdo98
Mon Jun 23, 2025 9:48 pm
Flat spot/hesitation 4-5k rpm?

Last post by dac69er « Mon Jun 23, 2025 9:33 pm
Posted in RX-8 Discussion
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by dac69er » Mon Jun 02, 2025 5:35 pm » in RX-8 Discussion
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Struggling with this one.
The car has a flat spot/hesitation around the 4-5k rpm area. When it goes flat I can give it more throttle and it pulls through fine. It's not huge, but is noticeable.

It's slowly crept in for a while. It seems to be more apparent now I have fitted an aem replica...
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Last post by dac69er
Mon Jun 23, 2025 9:33 pm
***Oxfordshire/Reading Meet - Tuesday 24th June ***1900 onwards, 19:30 food***

Last post by MightyCondor « Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:37 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

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Lottie

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...
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Last post by MightyCondor
Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:37 pm
Walbro High upgraded fuel pump

Last post by 350matt « Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:08 pm
Posted in Selling Parts
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by markiii » Mon Jun 23, 2025 6:51 pm » in Selling Parts

Brand new. Never fitted as I sold the car

£45

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Last post by 350matt
Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:08 pm
Polybushed rear diff support

Last post by markiii « Mon Jun 23, 2025 6:49 pm
Posted in Selling Parts

by markiii » Mon Jun 23, 2025 6:49 pm » in Selling Parts

Found this during a garage clearout.

I polybushed it but never got the chance to fit before I sold the car

£65

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Last post by markiii
Mon Jun 23, 2025 6:49 pm
Exclusive Curborough Sprint Track (nr Lichfield): Saturday 21st June 2025

Last post by Nickp47 « Mon Jun 23, 2025 6:08 pm
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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 Nickp47
Mon Jun 23, 2025 6:08 pm
Annual Meet 2025 - 20th-21st Sept - Snowdonia and Colwyn Bay

Last post by DrewR3 « Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:12 pm
Posted in Events
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by willberry70 » Tue Jun 17, 2025 7:42 pm » in Events

Annual Meet '25 - 20th-21st September

Following on from the polling of the membership this year's Annual Meet will be an extension of the already planned Snowdonia drive, hotel meal and optional Anglesey track day!
This year's AM is a one day Snowdonia drive, following the similar route to past...

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Last post by DrewR3
Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:12 pm
Yakushi 2025, 15th-17th Aug - Japanese Car Show for Discerning Gentlefolk

Last post by AMH « Mon Jun 23, 2025 2:05 pm
Posted in Events
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by willberry70 » Sat Jun 14, 2025 1:56 pm » in Events

Yakushi 2025, 15th-17th Aug

Once again welcome one and all to Yakushi!
This event is huge fun with a plethora of Japanese car types both popular and rare, stalls, food, prizes galore and even a chance to camp over and enjoy our famous RX8OC gazebo, bacon cobs, and maybe even the barby!...

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Last post by AMH
Mon Jun 23, 2025 2:05 pm
Cotswold Drive 2025 - June 28th 2025!

Last post by Project_eleanor_rx8 « Mon Jun 23, 2025 1:34 pm
Posted in Social Static / Drive Meets
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by Dr. FrankenRex » Wed Apr 02, 2025 9:37 am » in Social Static / Drive Meets

Roll-up, Roll-up!

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This is the official attendance thread for the Cotswold Drive 2025! The full route is being devised, ensuring a great mix of tree-line avenues, iconic Cotswold scenery and some fantastic petrol-focussed stops.

The plan is for a full day of fun...

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Last post by Project_eleanor_rx8
Mon Jun 23, 2025 1:34 pm
What would you do?

Last post by Delanor « Mon Jun 23, 2025 11:48 am
Posted in The Other Car..
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by Delanor » Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:52 pm » in The Other Car..

Can anyone shed any light on this what would you do - I had my Cupra Forrmentor 1st oil service done last June by a local Cupra dealer and they used 0W 30 long life oil and now I have just had the second oil service done by another Cupra dealer and they have used Mobil 5w 30 oil - on the slam panel...

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Last post by Delanor
Mon Jun 23, 2025 11:48 am
The KRS thread....

Last post by qwakers « Sun Jun 22, 2025 8:18 pm
Posted in Personal Car Projects and Mods
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by Kernow Rotary Specialist » Fri Aug 18, 2023 10:04 pm » in Personal Car Projects and Mods
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im going to use this thread to showcase some of the more interesting work completed by Kernow Rotary Specialist..

my first customer arrived today after sadly having his car fail its mot. the computer showed a apv solanoid circuit fault and a bank 2 o2 sensor circuit fault. the apv was not...
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Last post by qwakers
Sun Jun 22, 2025 8:18 pm
RX-8 R3 Bilstein suspension set - 50k miles

Last post by HarSc « Sun Jun 22, 2025 7:31 pm
Posted in Selling Parts
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by HarSc » Sat Jun 21, 2025 11:18 pm » in Selling Parts

set of 4 bilstein shocks and springs from an R3, have done 50k miles. Good condition, no leaks and springs are good. Ideal as a full set replacement.

£100 collected from Doncaster DN4.

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Last post by HarSc
Sun Jun 22, 2025 7:31 pm
breaking s1 2006

Last post by qwakers « Sun Jun 22, 2025 2:21 pm
Posted in Selling Parts
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by qwakers » Sat Jun 21, 2025 4:06 pm » in Selling Parts

im breaking the rusty car, so if you need anything i haven't listed separately, post here and ill give you a price.

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Last post by qwakers
Sun Jun 22, 2025 2:21 pm
series 1 leather interior (brown accent)

Last post by qwakers « Sun Jun 22, 2025 2:20 pm
Posted in Selling Parts
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by qwakers » Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:31 pm » in Selling Parts

does anyone want this? its rare, ive only seen one other, so that make it valuable right?

its not out of the car yet, and it needs a clean, but if someone wants it they can have it for £100...

im not storing this, so if i still have it when i scrap the shell, its going with it.

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Last post by qwakers
Sun Jun 22, 2025 2:20 pm
Oem compressor and tyre goo.

Last post by qwakers « Sun Jun 22, 2025 1:23 pm
Posted in Selling Parts

by qwakers » Sun Jun 22, 2025 1:23 pm » in Selling Parts

Out-of date obviously although it's still liquid afaics.

£75

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Last post by qwakers
Sun Jun 22, 2025 1:23 pm
Late 2006 231 series 1 ecu and lockset

Last post by qwakers « Sun Jun 22, 2025 1:21 pm
Posted in Selling Parts
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by qwakers » Sun Jun 22, 2025 1:19 pm » in Selling Parts

Pcm, keyless module, ignition barrel, door lock, boot lock 1 flip key and valet key.

From a late 06 car.

£100

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Last post by qwakers
Sun Jun 22, 2025 1:21 pm
192 Engine Ancillaries

Last post by Cscameron « Sun Jun 22, 2025 1:17 pm
Posted in Selling Parts

by Cscameron » Sun Jun 22, 2025 1:17 pm » in Selling Parts

As most of you know I finally imploded my 30k Apex rebuilt engine, which is shortly exiting Flos (making a start during the week ridiculous weather dependent) to make way for a shiny new full bridge replacement, with some spectacular compression numbers :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

New engine is...

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Last post by Cscameron
Sun Jun 22, 2025 1:17 pm
Sat nav flip screen

Last post by HarSc « Sun Jun 22, 2025 10:21 am
Posted in Selling Parts

by HarSc » Sun Jun 22, 2025 10:21 am » in Selling Parts

Sat nav flip screen for sale.

Ideal for fitting a tablet in its place and making a modern updated dash setup. Comes as pictured, good condition.

£125 collected from Doncaster DN4. Can be posted for extra.

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Last post by HarSc
Sun Jun 22, 2025 10:21 am
2010 RX8 R3 for sale - £6,500

Last post by Steve99 « Sun Jun 22, 2025 9:10 am
Posted in RX-8s for sale
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by Steve99 » Sat Jun 21, 2025 5:46 pm » in RX-8s for sale

2010 diamond grey RX8 R3 with around 63,500 miles. Latest compression check was at 58,000 miles and it sat right around 100psi all around, nice and even across the faces.
Have proof of this, plus videos of previous compression checks being carried out while in the care of the previous owner (who...

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Last post by Steve99
Sun Jun 22, 2025 9:10 am
R3 Recaro interior set

Last post by HarSc « Sat Jun 21, 2025 11:23 pm
Posted in Selling Parts

by HarSc » Sat Jun 21, 2025 11:23 pm » in Selling Parts

Good condition set of recaro interior for any RX-8. Removed from my white R3 as i've upgraded to a slightly better condition driver's seat :lol:

No holes on the bolster, leather still in good condition although could do with a re-dye where it's worn the black off. See photos.

The rest of the...

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Last post by HarSc
Sat Jun 21, 2025 11:23 pm
series 1 6 speed gearbox.

Last post by qwakers « Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:37 pm
Posted in Selling Parts
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by qwakers » Sat Jun 21, 2025 4:04 pm » in Selling Parts

39k miles, the oil is clean and id suspect original so low risk of it having had the wrong oil. it seems to have no issues, but I've only driven it round a carpark in first and second. im reasonably confident it has no syncro issues.

£50 collected due to lack of history.

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Last post by qwakers
Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:37 pm
undamaged engine bay fuse box

Last post by qwakers « Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:15 pm
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by qwakers » Sat Jun 21, 2025 4:01 pm » in Selling Parts

a rare one indeed! a engine bay fuse box with unbroken tabs for the lid. the first breaker I've ever had in with a good one.

easy job to change, the fuse boards unclip and lift out, one cable tie to cut then unbolt the box and remove. refitting is a case of slotting the boards into the new box and...

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Last post by qwakers
Sat Jun 21, 2025 7:15 pm
oil coolers

Last post by qwakers « Sat Jun 21, 2025 3:58 pm
Posted in Selling Parts

by qwakers » Sat Jun 21, 2025 3:58 pm » in Selling Parts

both oil coolers, not perfect re the fins, but one of the best sets I've seen.

£20+post each or £35 for both.

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Last post by qwakers
Sat Jun 21, 2025 3:58 pm
oem radiator

Last post by qwakers « Sat Jun 21, 2025 3:57 pm
Posted in Selling Parts

by qwakers » Sat Jun 21, 2025 3:57 pm » in Selling Parts

oem series 1 rad and fan pack. plastic doesnt seem brittle, it looks like the genuine part. top nipple showed no signs of wanting to break off.

£20.+post

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Last post by qwakers
Sat Jun 21, 2025 3:57 pm
39k mile 231 engine

Last post by qwakers « Sat Jun 21, 2025 3:53 pm
Posted in Selling Parts

by qwakers » Sat Jun 21, 2025 3:53 pm » in Selling Parts

good compression, mid 6 to low 7's see below. less than 40k miles. fully dressed except for ac compressor which is seized. (omp optional see below) but i messed up and broke the connector off of the evap hose.(blue clip) so that will need changing.

compression results normalised:

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Last post by qwakers
Sat Jun 21, 2025 3:53 pm
amd am2 3 or 4 / socket 942 motherboard cpu cooler bracket.

Last post by qwakers « Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:57 am
Posted in Buying
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by qwakers » Thu Jun 19, 2025 5:44 pm » in Buying

`ive just had a rather unusual hardware failure, the plastic cpu cooler bracket has disintegrated sometime between last night and 20 mins ago, so my cpu cooler is held in with cable ties.

has anyone got a old motherboard with the relevant bracket on they would be willing to send me? id hate for...

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Last post by qwakers
Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:57 am
Bucks/Beds/Herts/Northants, 3rd Fridays ***7:15pm***

Last post by Fab66 « Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:02 pm
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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
Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:02 pm
FS - set of 4 x 18" BBS CH018 track wheels

Last post by Mpv2k3 « Thu Jun 19, 2025 10:22 pm
Posted in Selling Parts
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by Mpv2k3 » Sat Jul 13, 2024 9:05 pm » in Selling Parts
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Hi everyone,

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
Thu Jun 19, 2025 10:22 pm
Selling up - parts

Last post by Phil Bate « Thu Jun 19, 2025 9:25 am
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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 - SOLD

High flow metallic core 200 cell catalytic convertor - This is the big...

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Last post by Phil Bate
Thu Jun 19, 2025 9:25 am
40th Anniversary PCM woes

Last post by thatturborx8 « Wed Jun 18, 2025 10:49 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 thatturborx8
Wed Jun 18, 2025 10:49 pm
It seemed like a good idea at the time MK3... workshop stuff... its the pits!

Last post by qwakers « Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:17 pm
Posted in Personal Car Projects and Mods
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by qwakers » Sat Nov 07, 2020 5:40 pm » in Personal Car Projects and Mods
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all this talk of pits, and lifts in various threads on here has prompted me to get on with something ive been putting off for 5 years...

starting soon, pit time :D
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Last post by qwakers
Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:17 pm
Mazda Compression Tester Advice Needed

Last post by thatturborx8 « Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:04 pm
Posted in Hello.. I'm new here..
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by paul.donaldson » Mon Jun 02, 2025 6:03 pm » in Hello.. I'm new here..

Hello,
Apologies if this is the wrong place to be asking this.
My son started an RX8 engine rebuild a few years ago but never completed the project. He bought a compression tester (photo attached) to test the rebuilt engine, but never got a chance to use it. It has just been sitting in the shed...

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Last post by thatturborx8
Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:04 pm
Jumped in with both feet

Last post by McBandy « Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:58 pm
Posted in Hello.. I'm new here..
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by McBandy » Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:54 pm » in Hello.. I'm new here..
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Hello,
I’m Chris, 40 going on 18 and totally new to the rotary world after enjoying from afar, i wont show you what ive bought yet as that would ruin the surprise! Amusingly Adrian Flux did question whether id owned anything this powerful before, i guess a 1.8 MX5 and a 318i (edited cos im a...
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Last post by McBandy
Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:58 pm
Tour de Snowdon 2025 - 20th - 21st Sept 25

Last post by DrewR3 « Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:24 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**

This year is a one day drive, 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.

This time an end of season run, 20th-21st . To also integrate...

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Last post by DrewR3
Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:24 pm
Samsung 24" curved monitor

Last post by Dr. FrankenRex « Wed Jun 18, 2025 5:56 pm
Posted in Selling Other Items
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by Dr. FrankenRex » Wed Jun 18, 2025 5:13 pm » in Selling Other Items

Hey, random one, but got an old 2017 Samsung curved monitor. Great condition, just upgrading to an ultra wide set up.

Full HD, has stand just not pictured.

£20 collected. Can post at buyer's cost.

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Last post by Dr. FrankenRex
Wed Jun 18, 2025 5:56 pm
What have you done to your RX-8 today????

Last post by bigpete8 « Wed Jun 18, 2025 2:47 pm
Posted 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 bigpete8
Wed Jun 18, 2025 2:47 pm
Aftermarket parts and wheels clearout

Last post by MightyCondor « Wed Jun 18, 2025 2:37 pm
Posted in Selling Parts
Replies: 11
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.

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

Set of D969 coils and leads (uprated...

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Last post by MightyCondor
Wed Jun 18, 2025 2:37 pm
2x Tomica Limited Vintage NEO 1/64 R3 models

Last post by Fab66 « Wed Jun 18, 2025 12:49 pm
Posted in Selling Other Items
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by Dr. FrankenRex » Wed Jun 18, 2025 11:59 am » in Selling Other Items

Hey guys,

Not sure I really *need* 3 of these... As such selling on the black and blue ones - which are sealed.

They are supposed to be Aurora Blue and Sparkling Black, but if my red one is anything to go by then they aren't metallic but are the right shade of colour.

These are phenomenally...

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Wed Jun 18, 2025 12:49 pm

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