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...

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...

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...

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...

There was already a tutorial on how to do this by an ex member, Lexx, but it was done in 2006 and all the picture links have expired. As I did this myself today, I thought i'd post an updated guide for you.

EDIT: I have now refined the mounting options so you either have the simple method...

I recently replaced my standard exhaust with a Toyosports and thought it would be helpful to share my experience so that others could benefit and find the job easier when they do-it-themselves. The first section will apply regardless of which aftermarket brand you are installing and, I suspect, the...

I'm in the process of fitting my Nexus 7 tablet into the sat nav housing for the RX8. I have been asked many questions before I had even started, so I thought I would document my process to help other members out.

Here are the things I used:

Nexus 7: - £168
Sat Nav: £150
Auxmod (To provide...

The following DIY will hopefully demonstrate how to fit the RotaryRevs D585 ignition coil set, along with the HT leads. Due to the need to reset the ECU at the end of the process, I recommend doing this on a car that's cold, or at least had a few hours cooling from a run before you do this.

First...

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...

I claim no originality in this but have drawn together a couple of sources about fitting these strakes from a range of sources - it is a word file - hope it is small enough to attach

Edit - Damn its 3 MB full of useful graphics - PM me if you want a copy

Edit again - I will try to break it down...

R3 Front bumper removal

After having taken off the front bumper to fit the Lockwood grills and change the sidelight bulbs, I thought I'd do the write up with pics for anyone else who's thinking of doing the same. Having compared with the 230/190 bumper removal guide there isn't a lot that has...

Posted this some time ago and the thread got lost, anyway from memory here are the steps and some pics below....

1. In the front wheel arches, remove the 4 push turn plastic screws that hold the wheel arch lining to the bumper. This should expose the side of the indicator lens. (See pic 1 below)...

This might be useful:

Note: the hidden security bolt/screw is on the right for right hand drive cars.

Courtesy of Jester 8)

How to's from RX8.com

This link should provide a lot of info, well done Delanor 8)