Area for car DIY ideas and how-to's - NOT questions.
Fitting strakes, taking the bumper off, or changing exhaust...
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Covid 19 Club statement
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brix79 » Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:08 pm
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RX-8 Discussion
Given the unpredictable nature of current events, we felt we needed to outline our stance as best we can at this time.
Events, car shows, trackdays etc.
These will be subject to whatever each individual event decides.
At present it's looking likely that most will be cancelled by...
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Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:08 pm
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REQUESTING DIY VIDEOS FOR OC YOUTUBE CHANNEL
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New Duke » Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:04 pm
MODS: If you know of a location in the forum where this request would get the most views/be better suited then please feel free to move it.
Share your RX8 knowledge through DIY videos on the new OC channel
We're working on putting together a club YouTube channel. One category of the channel is...
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Sun May 03, 2020 8:31 pm
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Events Notification for 2020
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GreySilver Beast » Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:06 pm
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Events
Disclaimer : This is a provisional list and subject to change. When the the Events Team or Club Member starts a specific Event topic this is the point everyone can be sure all is go , subject to circumstances beyond our control of course :!:
We would hate anyone to start booking hotels on a...
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Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:06 pm
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Posting in the DIY section
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warpc0il » Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:20 pm
The DIY section is defined as:
Area for car DIY ideas and how-to's - NOT questions.
Fitting strakes, taking the bumper off, or changing exhaust...
Would members, both old and new please honour the NOT questions and instead post your questions in the relevant section:
- General RX-8...
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Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:20 pm
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Thu Jan 29, 2015 3:20 pm
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Dealing with rust - Vactan
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warpc0il » Thu Aug 22, 2013 5:57 pm
The RX-8 is very prone to rust on the underside, including the suspension, half-shafts, brake calipers, disc shields and sump etc.
While most of this is cosmetic it's not a good idea to ignore it if you're planning to keep the car for any length of time.
So, what to do?
The first question is...
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Last post by hfitz
Thu Oct 03, 2019 11:33 am
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Oil and Filter change
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warpc0il » Wed May 01, 2013 11:30 pm
Having recently changed my oil and filter, as I do every 6 months or 6k miles, I thought I’d share with you some of my tips to make the job as easy and efficient as possible.
Start with the engine really hot. Take the car for a minimum 10 mile drive and when you get back don’t switch off but leave...
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Last post by sKenDread
Tue Jul 09, 2019 4:22 pm
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How to change Front and Rear Discs and Pads
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diddyman » Mon Dec 03, 2012 11:27 pm
This is the process we used for changing the front and rear discs and pads, you may find your own tweaks, shortcuts, or top tip, but hopefully this will provide a good overview as a starting point.
It may also be helpful to read through and review the pictures even if you're only replacing the...
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Last post by warpc0il
Sat Jun 15, 2019 12:47 am
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Tools and their Uses
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warpc0il » Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:33 am
Before you start any DIY you need the right tools and know how to use them.
There's all sorts of information out there on the 'net but this course for US Navy engineers is one of the best I've come across.
As is says DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is...
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Last post by warpc0il
Mon Dec 10, 2018 12:45 pm
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DIY - Engine Mounts (driver and passenger side)
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Ian.Mothersole » Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:36 pm
I changed my engine mounts a few weeks ago and thought I would share some photos. Im sure these will be helpful to someone!
There is a very good DIY already on the forum here , but more photos can only help – I like as many as possible :)
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With the front of the car jacked up and...
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Last post by 13Black
Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:34 pm
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Headlight Washers - easy DIY
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warpc0il » Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:48 pm
231 owners will be aware that they have headlight washers built-in to the front bumpers but how many know how they work, and how many have checked their function or done any maintenance on them?
The washers are activated the first time the windscreen washers are used with the headlights on, and...
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Last post by warpc0il
Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:32 am
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Enabling Cruise Control on the S1 - As-Built Data Mod
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JamieM » Sun Jul 30, 2017 11:53 pm
UK S1 RX-8s never had cruise control from the factory. However, the steering wheel buttons can be easily retrofitted. The problem is, Mazda released a firmware update years ago that disabled the function in the PCM if the car never came with cruise from the factory. Well, after much research,...
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Last post by Paul_13
Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:34 pm
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Air compressor for tyres - suggestions?
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New Duke » Tue Apr 28, 2020 4:49 pm
My second Ring 'Heavy Duty' air compressor has failed in less than a couple of months. The first one lasted a year then ate itself, this last one looks to have shipped with a wiring fault and keeps blowing fuses in both my cars. Those kind of portable 12V compressors never seem to last long with...
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Last post by bigpete8
Thu May 28, 2020 11:33 am
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Replacing Oil Cooler lines
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warpc0il » Wed May 13, 2020 6:50 pm
The content below was originally posted in this group buy thread , as it related to fitting the lines purchased in that deal.
However, it applies equally to removing and replacing the lines from any source, and so is repeated here for reference.
I would normally say...
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Last post by mrspiller
Wed May 13, 2020 9:49 pm
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Flywheel locking tool
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squeezyphil » Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:12 pm
Hello rotary people,
Just thought id share with you all, a tool that i made up today for locking the flywheel (shaft) to prevent the engine from rotating and enable removal of both the pulley bolt and the flywheel nut. I had the engine out and on the stand as I have a side seal that has decided to...
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Last post by 13Black
Thu Apr 23, 2020 9:19 am
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Compression testing
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BigG61 » Sat Mar 28, 2020 6:04 pm
Hi. I've just bought a DCT 500 pro tester, thought it might be a good idea to run a test on this race car before I spend anymore money on it.
Anyone know how to disable the ignition and fuel system?
Thanks
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Last post by warpc0il
Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:00 pm
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Grit Blaster Light(s)
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warpc0il » Fri Mar 06, 2020 6:59 pm
The light went out in my Clarke Grit Blaster, which made it really difficult to see what you're doing.
Even when it was working, it shone as much in your face as on the job, so not the best design, plus the bulk of the 1½ diameter tube fitted in clips on the rear wall meant that it often got in...
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Last post by warpc0il
Fri Mar 06, 2020 6:59 pm
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Dehumidifier for the garage?
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warpc0il » Mon Jan 02, 2017 10:16 pm
Q: Why do you need a dehumidifier for the garage?
A: Because our cars rot when they get wet and stay wet.
Q: Will any dehumidifier do the job?
A: (short)No.
A: (long) No because garages are colder than houses and most dehumidifiers are only designed to work at room temperatures. Basically...
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Last post by warpc0il
Thu Feb 20, 2020 1:11 pm
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Headlight Customisation
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PaulAV » Wed Feb 12, 2020 9:37 pm
First stage for headlight customisation, separated light, sanded lens then polished and first coat of protection
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Last post by Yorindesarin
Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:26 pm
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Last post by GreySilver Beast
Mon Feb 17, 2020 9:54 pm
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Loan of rotary tester?
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boosted » Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:25 am
The Westy is getting lots of interest....
Engine done 3500 but people wanting comp test and it would help sale ( or kick me in balls).
Anyone willing to send me theres ill use and then send back? ( for a fee).
Ta Jon.
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Last post by Paul_13
Mon Feb 10, 2020 9:03 pm
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P0443/P0661
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ZuluMat » Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:20 pm
Hello everyone,
I am no stranger to DIY on my cars and recently I got a yellow warning light on the dash (engine management), fault codes come up as P0443 and P0661.
I believe I have got the part I need but I’ve searched the web to try find any guide/tips on how to change this, is this something...
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Last post by ZuluMat
Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:28 pm
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Windscreen Removal & Replacement / Refit
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carnut1974 » Mon Jan 27, 2020 9:48 am
Hi Guys & Gals,
I have an RX8 with a cracked screen.
Currently off the road with a suspect worn engine. So it’s not currently insured.
Now I have 6 other RX8 vehicles here - shells with poor sills and so I asked a local windscreen replacement specialist if it would be possible to remove all of...
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Last post by Conan
Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:56 pm
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Bought a MIG Welder
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ChrisHolmes » Sat Jan 18, 2020 11:43 am
Whilst I don’t need one, hopefully, at £20 this was worth a punt. Once the car is back in the road then I can have a poke around to see if this works or is a lemon.
iPhone photos!!!!!
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Last post by Essex2Visuvesi
Wed Jan 22, 2020 4:33 pm
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R3 alloys 19" data sheet
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MarcRX8 » Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:48 pm
Hi :)
Dont know if this is the right area to ask my question, but here we go:
In germany you need a certificate or someting like that to drive the r3 rims on the s1 rx8. Does anyone know where to get this certificate or does anyone have a certificate like that?
Also the maximum load index for the...
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Last post by warpc0il
Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:33 pm
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Bloody battery chargers
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warpc0il » Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:02 am
I've got a red plastic brick charger from the 1970s that's been used, abused, overheated until the side bulged and even left out in the rain - and it still works.
I also have a box of smart chargers and battery conditioners. Some top brands including C-tek and Optimax, plus others from Aldi and...
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Last post by bigpete8
Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:30 pm
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Removing/replacing R3 sill skirts
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warpc0il » Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:15 am
This from another thread, quoted here for future reference...
When my (side) skirts came off the guy doing it explained that they can be simply pushed back in, but in order to get them off you have to push/nudge them forwards towards the bonnet to free them out of their position before pulling...
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Last post by warpc0il
Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:15 am
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Fitting "The Mouse Mat Mod"
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warpc0il » Sat Sep 07, 2013 1:56 pm
Please note that while this is a non-intrusive and totally reversible mod, it is not sanctioned by Mazda UK, nor is the Mazda UK Owner's Club or myself responsible for any consequences following the implementation
This information was originally part of the Service Schedule thread but has been...
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Last post by Honkytonk
Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:48 pm
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FORscan for the RX8
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Honkytonk » Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:07 pm
Fed up with my lack of a second key (it wasn’t causing me a problem per-se, but the concept of losing it and therefore my only access to the car worried me), I decided that as I’m a cheapskate rather than pay someone else to do it, I was more than capable of doing it myself. In doing so I decided...
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Last post by HwAoRrDk
Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:03 pm
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Silicone Grease supplier
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warpc0il » Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:18 pm
I sometimes suggest using silicone grease for various jobs on the car.
It's great for helping the intake hoses fit snugly and does the same job if you're replacing coolant hoses.
It's also good for keeping door seals supple and waterproofing electrical connections, including HT leads.
It's safe in...
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Last post by warpc0il
Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:18 pm
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One man brake/clutch bleeding with Gunson Eezibleed
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Phil Bate » Sun Sep 08, 2019 1:24 am
There's no substitute for a second person operating the pedals when it comes to bleeding the hydraulics, but sometimes you don't have a second person. There are other methods out there, namely vacuum based solutions that draw fluid from the bleed nipples but the Eezibleed forces fluid through the...
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Last post by Delanor
Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:37 pm
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Fitting Racing Beat Revi Ramair duct
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warpc0il » Tue May 08, 2012 9:37 pm
This is copied from the recent Group Buy thread , just to make it easier to find...
We took advantage of a short break in the weather to get ours fitted today.
I say we but Pauline had to do all the crawling around and bending over, as I've still got these :swear: :swear: kidney stones :-x...
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Last post by New Duke
Tue Sep 10, 2019 6:39 pm
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Engine harness tuck ecu and fuse box relocate
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Rosssheehan76 » Fri Jul 05, 2019 9:39 am
Hi I'm looking to do a harness tuck and relocate the fuse box and ecu. At the moment my car has nothing under the bonnet so I'd rather do an modification if needed now before it gets painted.
I'm not sure where it gets rerouted & modified
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Last post by Clive
Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:33 am
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Draining the fuel tank
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PeteH » Sat Oct 15, 2016 5:02 pm
I had to do this today, and there isn't much on the forum about how to do it, so I thought it would be worth jotting down some notes.
1) A good read of Phil B's fuel pump diy is excellent back ground:
Note all his advice about fuel safety. You will spill fuel while doing this procedure, so make...
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Last post by Phil Bate
Sun Sep 08, 2019 12:23 am
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On Drive clutch change
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warpc0il » Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:06 pm
This from another thread, quoted here for future reference,
It's not that difficult as long as your drive is level. This is roughly the procedure...
1. Get the car jacked up in the air on 4 axle stands as high as they'll safely go. You need the car high enough that you can slide the gearbox out...
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Last post by ChrisHolmes
Tue Aug 20, 2019 7:00 pm
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Fitting Clutch Pedal reinforcement bracket
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warpc0il » Sat Jul 02, 2011 3:07 pm
The Clutch Pedal reinforcement bracket kit has just been introduced by RotaryFx .
I was particularly interested as the service history for our car shows that it had a clutch pedal replaced early in its life, under warranty, and I know that the design of this component hasn't changed.
While...
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Last post by warpc0il
Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:28 am
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Fitting Cruise Control...
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BlueAdept » Mon Apr 04, 2005 2:15 pm
This is now very unlikely to work on any 8 as sometime back (well over 2.5years ago) one of the ecu flash updates, which happen when ever you talk your car in for a service has disabled the function :x (07.11.09)
Yep, remember where you heard it first.. :D
Fitting cruise control to a 2004/2005...
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Last post by JamieM
Mon Jul 08, 2019 9:47 am
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PZ spoiler fitting
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The Ginga NinjRx8 » Fri May 11, 2018 2:56 pm
I managed to pick up a PZ spoiler the other day and was hoping to be an easy fit but from the instructions on here your left with holes.
Just went to a garage and to do all the work was quoted £300
Wondered if anyone else has done it and if price is good or not. I think it's good
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Last post by ShuffleFun
Thu May 30, 2019 10:41 am
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Modifying the Diall worklight stand
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warpc0il » Wed Dec 26, 2018 5:49 pm
A few members have managed to get hold of a Diall cordless worklight & stand in a deal from Screwfix
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At £14.99 for the pair it was a steal, though you either had to be lucky, or make your own luck, to get one.
See
However, as noted in my initial review...
The light is...
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Last post by SeriousSam
Mon May 20, 2019 9:59 pm
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Where do you keep your Premix?
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dino1now » Fri Sep 30, 2011 4:52 pm
For those of you who do premix, I was just wondering where you keep yours?
I have made a small velcro holder for three 150ml aluminium bottles and keep them just inside the boot. I top them up from a 4 litre bottle of Protek R kept in the garage.
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Last post by kopite72
Sat May 11, 2019 7:45 am
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3d printed badges?
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sKenDread » Fri May 03, 2019 4:00 pm
I saw somewhere someone could do 3D printing. I'm ok modelling but have never modelled for 3D print. How fine can a printer detail?
08 231 West Midlands.
RR D585 Coils, RRP COFS, miniMelon Map, Powerflow Twin Exhaust, 245 40r18 Uniroyal Rainsport3. Original engine 75k mi
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Last post by sKenDread
Fri May 03, 2019 4:00 pm
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I fixed this weird issue by doing ...
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13Black » Mon Apr 29, 2019 8:05 pm
Sup y'all.
I figured this could be an interesting and possibly useful thread.
Post up your fixes to any weird and wonderful problems you've had with the car.
None of this usual mans had misfire an new coils fixd it, like wtf how iz this even possibles?! or car wunt start hot so upr9ed starter...
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Last post by warpc0il
Tue Apr 30, 2019 3:44 pm
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2 post lift and pit ,free use.
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goodeggbob » Tue Nov 27, 2018 10:04 pm
hello all,i have at home a 2 post lift,3.5 t and a 6 by 4 ft pit. if anyone here wants to use them,they would be very welcome to.i have found them invaluable for keeping my cars in top condition,whether it be changing exhaust or rust proofing or anything in between. anyone interested send me a pm...
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Last post by Delanor
Mon Apr 29, 2019 2:50 pm
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3D printing parts
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leprechaun62 » Fri Mar 08, 2019 3:38 pm
Hello everyone,
Any idea where I could get 3D patterns to print electric switch cover?
Thanks
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Last post by geofftl1000r
Mon Mar 11, 2019 7:40 pm
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De badging
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The Ginga NinjRx8 » Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:24 pm
Does anyone know what badges leave holes and what ones will come off clean??
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Last post by DigitalGremlin
Thu Feb 21, 2019 8:06 pm
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Data log comparison (Excel file)
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13Black » Fri Feb 15, 2019 7:04 pm
Worried that your intake or fuelling might be off but not sure what you're looking at in your logs?
Here I've got a couple of typical full-throttle pulls in 2nd gear from around 2,000 RPM to the rev limiter - do the same with your car, find the full throttle part of your data log, then paste them...
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Last post by warpc0il
Fri Feb 15, 2019 8:34 pm
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What a broken SSV looks like on data
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13Black » Fri Feb 15, 2019 2:13 am
I've been compiling some bits of data to soon release a little Excel file whereby people can do a couple of specific datalogs and then paste that into the worksheet and it'll plot their results on a graph of ordinary datalogs, to see if that shows up anything erroneous, maybe. Could be rarely...
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Last post by PeteH
Fri Feb 15, 2019 1:39 pm
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Car paint suppliers - Looking for recommendations
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New Duke » Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:31 am
A friend and I are looking to experiment with spraying some body panels ourselves. He has spray guns (so no rattle cans!), a workshop full of equipment and we'd like to try it and start to learn.
Does anyone have any recommendations of quality car paint suppliers that they've used before? We'll be...
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Last post by RobinPZ72
Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:46 am
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Frozen Slide Pins
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Salokin » Sun Jan 13, 2019 1:35 pm
Hello folks. Spent far too long this morning trying to remove the frozen slide pins from my front calipers. Whilst I wouldn't win any 'worlds strongest man' competitions, I have tried brute force, more leverage and tried lube it up. All to no avail so wanted to ask your thoughts please. Is it worth...
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Last post by Salokin
Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:59 pm
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DIY - retrofit 231 HID's to your 192
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DanBass » Sun Aug 31, 2014 7:27 pm
In this DIY I will go through the steps involved in replacing your halogen headlamps for the HID Xenons in the hi-power model. What you'll need:
- a set of 231 lamps
- socket set
- wire cutter
- crimping tool and butt connectors or soldering iron
- heat shrink and/or electrical tape
- multimeter...
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Last post by Delanor
Thu Jan 03, 2019 2:44 pm
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Refurbishing brake calipers
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warpc0il » Mon Dec 31, 2018 11:34 am
Snapped from another thread and archived here before it gets lost...
Morning folks. I don't think I've done a guide to this yet, although depending on which calipers you're doing and what tools you have, the difficulty ranges from piece of cake to pain in the arse. If you've got an air...
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Last post by Essex2Visuvesi
Mon Dec 31, 2018 2:23 pm
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Goodeggbob's Wonderful Welsh Ramp
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willberry70 » Sun Dec 16, 2018 6:29 pm
I can't find Rob's original post, but after his v generous offer I popped over to his place near Oswestry and we got my Rex up on the ramp.
Having had a look underside, finding nothing scary and with nothing else to do he said How about we fit your new coils? . Two hours and a lot of effort...
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Last post by willberry70
Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:32 am
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Last post by SeeJay
Sat Dec 01, 2018 9:05 pm
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Engine stand adapter
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deekhubert » Wed Oct 31, 2018 1:48 pm
Hi dipping my toe in the water to do an engine rebuild due to a blown side seal.
Engine striped and dismantled and ordering a tier 2 rebuild kit from ER.
Putting together will be a little more difficult without a proper engine stand but all of the engine adapters I can find online are US and...
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Last post by Deathaga
Fri Nov 16, 2018 3:37 pm
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Hard wire a go pro hero 5
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mrspiller » Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:12 am
Does anyone know how to do this or is there a long lead on the market which plugs into the cigarette lighter ?
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Sun Nov 04, 2018 7:43 pm
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