Happy Friday All,

Firstly, thank you everyone for your tips, advice, and help here over the years :)
Secondly, my 2006 231hp 76k miles RX-8 that I've had for 15 years has started making a knocking noise :(

It happens when the car is fully warmed up and at idle, after around 10 minutes.
I also...

We keep getting issues with windscreen wipers, AC, and engine

These are (nearly) always a result of problems with the small relays in the fuse box.

Today the fuel pump isn't running, which is probably the relay.

Trying to find replacements for these relays has only come up with used ones, some...

Hey guys,

Wanted to get everyones opinions on whether they think porting the engine is going to be worth it for me during the rebuild.

I've effectively ruled out a bridgeport as I think the drivability in traffic to already be harsh enough. Now I'm looking at streetports or large streetports, and...

Just added to our website

This RacingBrake kit will fit the Mazda MX5NC and RX8 models

This RacingBrake Kit with big 332mm diameter discs is a no fuss DIY conversion including all the parts required to give your MX5 NC or RX-8 outstanding braking performance

Direct Bolt on Big Brake kit for...

Hi all,

I'm wondering if anyone may have a spare Oil level gauge pipe for an RX-8 R3?

Mine seems to be sticking when trying to read the oil level and it makes it difficult to get a clean read.

Ended up having a low oil lamp appear over the weekend on the motorway, when I thought I had 2/3 rds...

Hey, I'm Will

I have had three rx-8s and been lurking here a while, a bit on the buying and selling threads, but never said hi!

I'm on my third rx-8 now, after 2 cars in just under 2 years, this time I have bought a much cleaner example and aim to look after it a lot more and get more involved in...

Bit of a long shot,
Struggling to find them

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Does anyone know the part number for the OEM 6 speed gear knob with the white jewel with black text?

I’ve found the part number for the black jewel one, but can’t find for the white version. The black version appears to have part number: F157-46-030A

Also do these jewels come out the gear knobs?...

Hi Fellow Rotards,

Fed up with speed limits?
Like driving on islands?
Want to go on a holiday with everything sorted by someone else and loads of cool cars?

Why not try the specialist car holiday link below.

From £459pp apparently.

If you are interested why not post below and we might get a...

Hi All,

So you're probably as surprised to see this as I am to write it, however rest assured that I am not messing around with any of that piston rubbish and this is to fund another - very special - rotary.

This isn't the place for teasers or anything, so I'll spam everything about my car in...

Hi All,

I have for sale a set of unused Mintex M1144 (MDB1292) brake pads for the 4pot calipers some may have previously brought. (compbrake)

Its my understandingthat the M1144 compound has since been discontinued. :-k .

£80 + uk postage

Or free delivery to Brandshatch trackday on 6th Dec if...

Hi all,

Just wondering how many of you daily drive your RX8s?
It’s been my only car since getting it in April, but it’s spending a whole lot of time stuck off the road and it’s getting frustrating…

Curious as to what sort of setups others have. Swapped from a 35k nearly-new car to the RX8 as we...

Hi, just thought I'd introduce myself and beg forgiveness.

I've had an FD RX7 since 2012, a great car but been stood unused for 4 years so I've agreed a trade-in for an RX8. Now the forgiveness part, I'm afraid the heart of the RX8 has been swapped for a V8. It will be a road and track day car and...

I'm an aspiring mechanic, but that can be difficult while navigating my autism. I'm enthusiastic about learning, but it can be challenging for me even with videos. I know I'm going to overexplain because I'm really scared I'll leave something important out. Please be kind, I already feel really...

Rx8 231 inlet with ported aux runners £80 posted

Rx8 231 front and rear engine irons. These are bridge and street ported. In my opinion these need to be lapped before being used. No deep scratches. 1 of the bell housing bolt casting needs to be welded back on £100 collected

Rx8 231 front engine...

On Sky More4 HD Car SOS are rebuilding an RX7 including looking around a Rotary engine with Mick Hurley of Hurley Engineering.
It's also on More4+1 @ 6.50pm.

In case anyone hasn`t seen it.

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For sale
Rx8 accelerator pedal £18 posted

231 vfad solenoid and vac tank £15 posted

Boot opener (I think this is rx8) £5 posted

Rx8 6 speed clutch arm £15 posted

For sale Rx8 coolant hoses and joiner bracket thing (hose to thermostat has been trimmed slightly £20 posted

Rx8 racing beat hose in blue £15 posted

Silicone hoses in blue £7.50 posted each

Rx8 clock spring £ 15 posted

Rx8 air bag module £10 posted

Rx8 indicator stalk £10 posted

Rx8 dsc sensor which sits behind clock spring £10 posted

Rx8 head light leveling sensor £10 posted

Rx8 231 engine loom. Spares only as an injector plug and rear o2 sensor plug has been removed.
The ess wires have also been removed from ecu plug

£20 posted

These were removed from my mx5 nc2 at 33k miles.

Rx8 and mx5 nc share the same front suspension arms.

The ball joints and bushes are in excellent condition. The shock bush bearing is showing some signs of external wear but otherwise works fine

£120 posted

Rx8 /MX5 NC front upper suspension arms.

These were removed from my mx5 nc at 33k miles
The bushes and ball joints are in excellent condition.

Mx5 nc and rx8 share the same front suspension arms

1 of the castle nut holes is missing, however nut threads on fine.

£50 posted

Racing beat revi intake tube and 90mm custom air intake piping 90mm with 2no maf screens

No air filter

This fits onto OEM Accordian pipe and turns down in front of front panel behind bumper.

£60 posted

Racing beat silencer 3 stainless steel. These came on the dual resonator exhaust system.

I bought this from Clive/Racing beat as he had a few spare.

£55 posted

Tactrix openport 2.0 obd dongle and lead

£150 posted

Hi Guys,

Based on the popularity of the various drive out events through the year, I'm looking at organising a Cotswold Drive for 2025 (literally for no other reason than it rhymes!).

As the thread title suggests, I'm just trying to gather some semblance of interest at this point, as well as...

Hi,

My membership was up for renewal and I thought long and hard about not renewing after 3 years. But I decided to renew one last time in hope things pick up from where they are.

I joined to meet local people who are owners and enthusiasts but the majority of people who were regulars at my local...

Good condition winning blue 192 Mazda RX-8 for sale.

Main points:

Winning Blue colour
192hp, 5-speed manual transmission
Full black leather seats
2 keys
77,638 miles
MOT until April 4th 2025
Stacks of paperwork (V5C present)

Deviations from stock:
Aftermarket Parrot Bluetooth/hands free system...

Hi all,

Although the best way to change the oil in an Rx8 is a subject already treated, it is always in the air to extract the oil from the coolers.

The method of tilting the car left and right helps to extract the oil remaining in the ducts, but it does not manage to eliminate the liter of oil...

I intend on overhauling my car's suspension.

Coilovers seem to be a popular option. But while I enjoy a spirited drive now and then, the car will probably never find itself on a track. I feel a set of coilovers might be overkill for fast road use and that it will kill the delicate balance Mazda...