Details of any aftermarket goods for the RX8.
Remember that this may invalidate the warranty. - The club takes no responsibility at all for any aftermarket additions to the car.
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Show us an RX-8!
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brix79 » Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:21 pm
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RX8 Photos and Videos
I'd like to see more RX-8s, lot's of cool stuff goes on with them out there, so let's see some of them here.
Doesn't have to be your own 8, might be something you've seen you'd like to emulate to a degree.
To keep it flowing, no more than 2 pics per post please. (You can always post more later.....
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Last post by Proactive
Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:16 pm
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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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Events Notification for 2021
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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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Last post by GreySilver Beast
Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:06 pm
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Last post by GreySilver Beast
Thu Jan 29, 2015 3:20 pm
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Useful links for aftermarket stuff.
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RX8Head » Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:31 pm
Here is a list of useful links for aftermarket bits and services.
I've been a club member for over two years now and in that time have found lots of useful links as well as other club members pointing me to some, so below is a list of useful links if you what any aftermarket bits for your 8....
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Last post by Shagrington
Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:25 am
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After market alarm
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RX8R3Rod » Thu Aug 15, 2019 5:30 pm
Hi, on a different thread praising Agreed-value insurance, I mentioned how some nice, metal-loving victims with hearts of gold :-k cut my catalytic converter off, and unscrewed all the sensors whilst I was parked at my temporary occasional flat in sunny Swindon.
I really hope they don’t choke on...
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Last post by Goobie
Sat Jan 09, 2021 8:36 pm
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Best exhaust manifold?
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Octatonic » Sat Dec 12, 2020 9:25 pm
Any suggestions for a good exhaust manifold to replace my rusted original (for less than the £500 the Mazda dealer just quoted me!)? Probably will just change that part, I have a Toyosports stainless steel catback which was on when I bought the car. Seems in ok condition but, just in case, if I was...
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Last post by Octatonic
Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:12 pm
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Metal Engine Undertrays - UK supplier?
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Honkytonk » Wed Dec 09, 2020 5:18 pm
I hate the plastic one, and mine's broken so needs replacing anyway. Having a quick look about for a replacement (that might have the benefit of being slightly more sturdy/protective, plus shinier=better), led me to this US example from LRB Speed;
Which is very snazzy and has the aero panel...
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Last post by Neilparry
Thu Dec 10, 2020 10:55 am
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Mazdaspeed Bumper (Aerokit Replica) Mesh recommendations
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LeeW » Fri Mar 20, 2020 5:34 pm
Can anyone recommend what mesh to use on the Mazdaspeed front end? The only thing i know is i want it black, not silver.
Not sure what size pitch is recommended for adequate protection to the oil coolers and radiator? Is there any reason to go for ABS plastic rather than stainless steel?
Any...
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Last post by pfletcher83
Fri Nov 27, 2020 12:48 pm
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Whiteline ARB and tie rods
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Pippypip » Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:38 am
Hi all, so at the moment as some of you may be aware, whiteline is currently having a sale of 25% on all its products for Black Friday. So I am probably going to pick up a set as I have a problem with buying things that are on offer, but my question is to do with the tie rods.
Is it worth the...
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Last post by mrspiller
Tue Nov 17, 2020 9:05 pm
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Last post by pat
Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:14 pm
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Headlights
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brix79 » Tue Oct 13, 2020 6:25 pm
Stumbled upon an interesting thing:
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Now I know the Dr of Franken has had many dabblings with this sort of thing, and may well be able to enlighten ( :mrgreen: ), so I thought we could have a thread for headlight things. 8)
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Last post by Dr. FrankenRex
Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:54 am
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Data Logger
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tsouthern » Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:03 pm
Anyone got any recommendations on what the best data logging app is?
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Last post by tsouthern
Mon Sep 28, 2020 8:42 pm
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Shoft - new generation seatbelt lock
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warpc0il » Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:44 pm
One of the actions that I took away from the AGM was to identify a source for replacement club shop stock of the CG-Locks , after the last one was sold over the weekend.
The contacts I have with the manufacturer in the US haven't been responding and everything suggests that there is at least a...
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Last post by warpc0il
Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:52 pm
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Greddy oil pan
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countzero » Wed May 09, 2012 6:48 pm
Anyone got one of these fitted?
My sump is pretty corroded and I was considering one of these over the standard Mazda one.
Also how much are they? seen a few at the £250 mark but would have to import from North America so import duty and shipping to go on top
cheers
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Last post by Ryan Rotary Performance
Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:11 am
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Aftermarket R3 style LED tail lights
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LeeW » Tue Jan 28, 2020 4:51 pm
Does anyone who has these know if they are permasealed (plastic welded) like the OEM lights or butyl sealed like headlights?
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Last post by Delanor
Tue Jan 28, 2020 7:56 pm
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Wheel Centre cap Size - PZ wheels
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Honkytonk » Tue Jan 28, 2020 7:32 am
I thought I'd found the answer to this here as being 67mm, but I've bought some eBay special caps and they are too big!
This may just have been my misunderstanding, so without going and measuring the wheel am doing the lazy thing and asking the collective (and to also provide this as reference for...
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Last post by Honkytonk
Tue Jan 28, 2020 7:32 am
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LED lights - Legal?
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Honkytonk » Mon Jan 13, 2020 2:14 pm
Not sure if this is the right place for it, but I've just been to Halfrauds (to buy a pack of standard bulbs to sort out my sidelights) and had an interesting discussion with one of their 'specialists' (*cough*) so thought I'd ask the brain trust on here what they think.
LED lights are illegal to...
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Last post by Delanor
Wed Jan 22, 2020 4:44 pm
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Tow Eye/Strap
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Craig M » Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:13 am
Can anyone suggest suitable aftermarket replacement towing eye/straps that are correct fitment for S1's.
Looking for something with a bit of bling factor.
Will need at least one fitted for Three Sisters track day in Feb.
Cheers
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Last post by Craig M
Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:13 am
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Jetex decibel reducers
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Paul_13 » Mon Jan 06, 2020 7:24 am
Has anyone a clue of which way round the jetex decibel reducers are fitted within the exhaust? Narrow end on the flow of gases or down stream?
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Last post by warpc0il
Mon Jan 06, 2020 6:19 pm
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Front C-Hook Brake disc
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Ranjan » Sat Jan 04, 2020 5:18 pm
Guys,
Just a quickie; has anyone bought these particular discs:
They seem to be made by a small company; just wondering what the manufacturing quality was like and whether or not they lasted well.
Thanks.
Ranjan.
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Last post by Velocity_Dan93
Sat Jan 04, 2020 6:12 pm
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Questions for Bilstein B8 'SPRINT' shortened damper owners
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Phil Bate » Fri Sep 20, 2019 2:46 pm
I've just ordered a set of Bilstein B8 Sprint shortened dampers to go with my H&R springs, and shortly afterwards saw on the t'interwebs a few American owners claiming that the damper alone will introduce a slight ride-height reduction at the front because of the spring perch position.
Now, being...
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Last post by Phil Bate
Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:26 pm
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Decent fuel hose which doesn't perish after 5 months
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Paul_13 » Sun Aug 25, 2019 5:21 pm
Having a bit of an ongoing saga with fuel hose at the moment.
Halfords fuel hose is sh!te, I don't know how they get away with selling it. I put this replacement hose on back in March this year, brand new out of the packet and it's perished already
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I've bought some hose...
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Last post by Lemon
Wed Sep 11, 2019 3:34 pm
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Last post by PeteH
Sun Aug 11, 2019 2:50 pm
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home build turbo kit
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gazipswich » Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:09 pm
is it a viable option to build your own turbo kit? have tried searching but cant find. thanks and rough cost
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Last post by SAS
Tue Jul 16, 2019 9:36 pm
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Gauges - Sandwich Plate and Water Temp Sensor Adaptor
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Ninja_Freak » Mon May 20, 2019 2:42 pm
Hi Folks,
Whilst I'm waiting (anxiously!!) for my gauge pod from Block8head Custom Vent Pods to arrive from the States, I'm about to press the button to order the gauges for my PZ.
I've gone with the three-gauge vent pod and the usual standards of Water Temp, Oil Temp and Oil Pressure. I'm...
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Last post by ChrisHolmes
Mon May 20, 2019 9:14 pm
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What is a D585 coil?
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PeteH » Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:00 pm
Yes, I know..... Bear with me..... I have often wondered about the D585 coils. What they really are. What their original source is. And what the options are. So I've been doing a bit of research.
Firstly, I'm not a coil expert, and there are people on here that know far more than I do, so anyone...
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Last post by NeMFO
Sat May 18, 2019 4:54 pm
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Replacement Radiator
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Ninja_Freak » Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:56 pm
HI folks,
As the car is in the shop having a rebuild (more on that later), after 100k miles on, is it time to change the rad?
What are the options? This ( is very pretty but it's also £260 quid (assuming we don't have a club discount anywhere??) which is quite a bit. Is it better to find a...
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Last post by mi60o0
Sat May 11, 2019 8:49 pm
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CAI.. Fitting
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Billsrx8 » Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:30 am
Good morning all, I was recently bought a after market CAI, the one with the cone filter that does away with the air box and leaves a gaping hole in the engine bay. I was wondering if anyone has ever fitted one but left the air box in place and basically cut it so the pipe goes right through it....
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Last post by Billsrx8
Thu Mar 28, 2019 4:26 pm
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wheel choice.
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goodeggbob » Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:59 pm
hello all ,i have been looking at alloy wheels for my 231 and have come across Cruize wheels on ebay. there is a great choice at what appears to be a good price. does anyone on here have first hand experience of these. i would like to hear any comments ,good or bad,from people with first hand...
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Last post by Essex2Visuvesi
Wed Mar 27, 2019 9:47 am
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Let's talk oil catch cans
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HwAoRrDk » Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:42 pm
I'd like to get a bit of discussion going regarding the PCV system on the RX-8 and the benefits and drawbacks of plumbing an oil catch can into the PCV system.
First of all, in case anyone's reading this who doesn't know what a PCV system is and wants to know, let me provide a brief explanation....
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Last post by Scartlead
Fri Mar 22, 2019 10:47 pm
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Oil filter relocation
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Velocity_Dan93 » Mon May 01, 2017 11:08 pm
In my quest of being different and making the bay look pretty I've had a thought of relocating the oil filter to where my air pump use to be.
So far can't see anything other than some stuff from the USA forum which I take with a pinch of salt.
Problems so far:
Fire hazard: if it leaks it will be...
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Last post by Scartlead
Fri Mar 22, 2019 6:18 pm
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LED 3rd brake light
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rickp » Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:43 pm
Hi all,
Just wondering if any MX5 parts are compatible with our Rx8's?
In particular I'm looking for an LED 3rd brake light to match the R3 style and came across this one
available at
Would anyone know if this would be a straight swap or would it needed a bit more work?
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Last post by rickp
Fri Mar 22, 2019 7:06 am
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Last post by 13Black
Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:53 pm
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Nexus 7, Wifi Reversing camera and other questions
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bigpete8 » Fri May 04, 2018 1:05 pm
I'm thinking about replacing the Sat Nav in my RX8 with an old Nexus 7 I have lying around (I'm aware of lengthy threads on installation).
I'd probably use the Torque app to connect to Car Ecu etc but was wondering about a few other things:
1) Has anybody used the pogo pins for charging rather...
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Last post by Artermis
Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:11 am
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Sohn adaptor installation support kit
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Dove66 » Sat Mar 22, 2014 2:11 pm
Has anyone who has fitted a Sohn Adaptor used one of these support kits?
These are for sale on eBay. Sorry but I'm not sure how to copy the link.
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Last post by Bigblueknight3k
Wed Jan 23, 2019 8:52 am
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Best exhaust for the R3
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TheJDMStereotype » Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:19 am
Hi,
I ordered a Racing Beat REV8 exhaust from LC Rotary about 4 weeks ago but apparently it has been delayed significantly (2 weeks or more). They kindly offered us the Petit Racing exhaust but now I’m not sure which one is best. Any ideas which one I should go for?
Thanks
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Last post by PeteH
Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:03 pm
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Custom Steering Wheel?
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japan4si » Wed Dec 05, 2018 2:18 pm
Hey guys, wondering if anyone has got a customer steering wheel from ReggiesCustomWheels and what are they like? from what I can see on FB and ebay they look decent
Perhaps he will do a club discount :D
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Last post by Nillbymouth
Wed Dec 12, 2018 7:38 pm
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What's the best tyres for my new wheels help
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The Ginga NinjRx8 » Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:53 am
So I have just bought new wheels for my car and need some help with the best sizes to run and best for the car.
I have just got
18x9.5 all around
I also have some new coilovers going on after that I look to drop the car to fill the arch not aiming to slam it though just nice ride height with...
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Last post by The Ginga NinjRx8
Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:53 pm
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D585 Coils
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Rostyghost » Wed Nov 07, 2018 4:48 pm
Hi everyone
Hopefully you're all doing well. (:
Now that my bracket is done, wiring harness is on the way and sparkies are nearly brand new having covered about 3k miles, I think it's time for me to obtain D585 coils. Having done my initial research, it's nearly impossible to get AC Delco ones...
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Last post by Rostyghost
Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:45 am
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R3 Head unit change
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Deadly_Viper » Sun Jul 08, 2012 12:36 pm
If this has been answered before I apologise, please point me in the right direction.
I have done a search on here and other places about upgrading the head unit in the R3 but cant seem to find a definitive answer. Do the air con controls still get in the way meaning you need to buy the expensive...
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Last post by Ray888
Fri Oct 26, 2018 11:24 am
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Are all metra kits created equal?
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Harrymonk » Wed Feb 07, 2018 12:27 pm
Looking around and not many for sale here so I am looking at the kit below, with relatives inbound from the states was wondering if this would still work over here.
I know many american derivatives had manual ac but the ad states climate control ? Any advice welcome.
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Last post by Naz
Sun Oct 07, 2018 6:42 am
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Looking to fit a sub to the bose system ?
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sonny91 » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:42 am
Im looking to fit a sub in the car as it lacks base. Its a good system and i like it. I know alot of you will encourage getting rid of the bose all together. But i personally i like the system and im a fan of bose. I have 2 systems in my house.
I was lookin to put a sub in the center consol at the...
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Last post by tayfun
Thu Sep 06, 2018 10:57 am
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Help needed identifying exhaust system
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AutoGibbon » Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:11 pm
As promised, here are pics of the exhaust system on my R3. Just a quick and dirty squeeze under without bothering to lift it, but I think there's enough in the following images to work with.
I dunno about you guys, but this does indeed look like a bespoke decat to me. I'm glad I didn't make any...
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Last post by Dr. FrankenRex
Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:15 am
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Gear Lever Gaiter
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BobJ » Sat Jun 18, 2011 12:51 pm
Thought the original vinyl gear lever gaitor looked a bit rubbish so ended up ordering a leather one from The Tuning Shop . The only problem was that the gaiter was made from four leather panels rather than the three panel oem one where the stiching lines up with the edges of the rotor shaped gear...
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Last post by LordLanky
Sun May 13, 2018 1:48 pm
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Eurolineas carbon bonnet?
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Phil Bate » Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:26 am
I'm looking for a vented carbon bonnet and came across this from dcperformance. I particularly like the stock-like detail of the underside which seems to be finished to a high standard and it looks to be well constructed.
Has anyone had one, or anything else carbon related from Eurolineas?...
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Last post by Scartlead
Wed May 09, 2018 6:27 pm
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Number Plate
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chris-rx8 » Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:13 pm
Not sure what to do with my number plate, bought the car at the weekend and the previous owner had the car resprayed and didn't reattach the number plate and just have it on the dash, the front end looks awesome without it but I don't want the risk of being pulled over, should I:
1. Put the...
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Last post by Dazza44
Wed May 02, 2018 12:39 pm
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Suggestions for Racing Brake Big Brake Kit pads for track?
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stever » Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:57 am
I've got currently got Ferodo and Hawk pads for track days with my 4 pot front and standard rear caliper Racing Brake kit on my R3, but they're badly in need of replacing prior to the annual club event track day.
Does anyone have any suggestions for good replacements and where to get them from?...
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Last post by stever
Fri Mar 02, 2018 6:33 am
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Replacing Double Din Headunit for an Android one
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New Duke » Sun Mar 05, 2017 1:52 am
I use my phone in a windscreen mount for music and navigation but now that the penalty has been increased I'd like control those functions on a less obvious headunit instead. This no-brand Android seems to fit the bill, can run all my music steaming apps, Google Maps, and has phonebook and...
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Last post by brad_wil
Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:44 pm
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Window tints
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bunch1980 » Sat Dec 24, 2016 8:45 am
Anyone tried these? Look good easy to fit and remove. Though bet rear window is hard to fit. I guess condensation under maybe a problem to.
£117 inc vat abd uk delivery for back and 2 rear windows
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Last post by bunch1980
Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:14 am
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K Sport RX8 BBK Front and Rear
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mzivtins » Tue Feb 23, 2016 2:35 pm
So after months of searching, reading reviews and personal tastes, i decided to take the plunge and buy the K Sport BBK for the front and rear for my RX8 build, the rears are really cool because they come with a hand-brake kit which is a very nice touch.
For personal tastes i couldn't leave the...
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Last post by kopite72
Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:48 pm
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Stop it!
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Humane-Hobgoblin » Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:24 am
Hi all, just wondering what the options are for aftermarket brake discs and pads? I’m not looking for racing spec stuff as I don’t plan on track daying my 8, but I am interested in some better brakes.
Cheers!
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Last post by Shagrington
Mon Jan 22, 2018 6:06 pm
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Mud Flaps
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thatsamwilliams » Sat Dec 30, 2017 11:16 am
Does anyone have any recommendations on mud flaps for a black PZ?
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Last post by WildMan10
Mon Jan 01, 2018 9:43 pm
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Carbon front fenders/wings
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Velocity_Dan93 » Sat Jan 07, 2017 8:56 pm
Does anyone know where I can get a pair of these from in the UK ? Lots of US suppliers but $$$ and then import £££ tried all the usual places and can't find any :(
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Last post by warpc0il
Sun Dec 31, 2017 3:39 pm
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