I've got a Nextbase dashcam and their hardwire kit which should connect up to the fusebox by the passenger door for a positive connection and the bodywork for a negative, as far as I can tell.

With the hardwiring kit's positive tap installed in the cigarette lighter fuse socket, and the lighter...

Hello all RX8 owners and lovers.
Who is able to provide a wiring diagram of the electric cables on a 6-gearbox (RX8)?
My son has bought an RX8 without engine and gearbox and we have purchased a good 231HP engine and a good working 6-gearbox.
After my son has revised the complete engine and fixed...

So on Sunday as part of my to-do list I replaced the plugs in the rx8, mainly just because I didn't know when they were last done, the car had dealer history with Mazda 'till late '23 which had indicated a plug change at that service, about 15k miles ago.

Went to pull them out, Rear rotor had...

This is an RX8 that we have inspected today, owner's concern being the rust.
We have been told that the owner has had the car in another garage that had to redo the subframes and put the car thru an mot.
Apparently they had the car for a long period, have done the subframes (good job,thumbs up).but...

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I'm trying to source some Redline MTL-LV gear oil for my latest Rexi
and cannot find it in stock anywhere ?

I've placed orders with 3 firms now to try and get some and each time they have had to refund me

so this has been the situation for over 2 months

now I can get it if I buy a gallon...

If anyone has ignored the airbag recall you must watch this video

So on my MOT both of the rear upper arm inner bushings have play.... I'd replace with brand new arms however I don't have the waiting time for them to arrive nor the funds currently.

Anyone got a suggestion on what polybushes to throw in there for now?

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For reference...

Had them repaired 5 years ago, but looking pretty bad again already. Any recommendations for where to take it for a longer lasting repair?

I'd like to give one of those pressure pot systems,but I understand that our caps are a certain size/style.
Has anyone used one with success?

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Another project that we have finished here at Piston and Rotor the Garage is an RX8 which had quite a few rust issues.
It has been treated in the past but to no success because stone chip over rust does nothing.
Our usual procedure in these cases is strip the car to bare shell, clean everything...

Hi all,

I've been managing an airbag fault on the RX8 over the last 2 months. It started out as the airbag light coming on usually 30-45 after a cold start, but quicker if the cold start was more sluggish. If I hot start the car it would sometimes clear the code (and then wait around the same time...

I thought it was just the bulb needing replacing, but one of the wires has snapped off right at the plug somehow. Not really sure on the best (easiest!)way to fix it with it being so close. Find a new connector and repin it? Get a second hand plug with some wire attached and solder/join to the...

The rear has been riding low for a while, and it's got to be pretty bad, quite suddenly. Cracked coil or something I guess. Either way, it's at about an hundred thousand miles and they're quite possibly the original items. I don't think I want to do it myself, but I'll buy bparts and get my...

Good evening!

I had a new Exedy 5 speed clutch fitted to my car 4 years (17,000 miles) ago. The master and slave cylinders were also changed whilst I was at it.

The biting point has moved up along the clutch legal. It used to be rather low. It's now rather high.

17,000 miles doesn't seem a lot...

Hi everyone,

I'm hoping someone can offer some advice on a check engine light issue I'm having with my rx8

I was driving along the A120 for about 20 minutes, holding around 4.5k RPM, when the check engine light came on just before I exited. I pulled the code and it's P0420 - Catalytic Converter...

Hello,

I wondered if anyone could tell me what the best radiator is for an r3, my rad was leaking coolant and then I snapped off something at the top of the rad trying to move the coolant reservoir so now there’s no more coolant left to leak. Would have had to replace it anyway I think as all the...

Hi all,

Done a bit of research and seen that either royal purple or idemitsu premix is best. Only issue is that I cannot find anywhere in the UK that actually stocks it. Anyone know of anywhere, or a similar premix that you find works just as well? Thanks!

Lately we have seen more and more RX8's coming into our workshop with this part rotten to death.
In the FD's this part was easily removable as it was bolted on, however in the RX8's Mazda had the brilliant idea to spot weld it onto the chassis.
Rest assured at Piston and Rotor we can repair,...

My car recently passed its MOT with a RRP midpipe. Now that I know it can pass emissions with a 200 CEL cat, I no longer need to gold onto the OEM midpipe and catalytic converter.

Where can I sell it/scrap it and how much could i get from it?

It honestly looks like a 16 years old midpipe from...

Good day.
Am i correct stating that the clutch pedals are same in all RX8's?
I have a creaking clattering clapping noise in my clutch pedal and i have a brand new S1 one which i plan to fit and i am only 99% sure they are same.
Can somebody clarify the rest of the 1%?

Thanks🙂

...possible? I assume not, but after having my fuel injectors serviced I started wondering about the oil injectors. I have no reason to believe they are in need of a service or replacement, but then again I probably wouldn't know until it was too late anyway 😂

I know RRP do their own serviceable...

Thought coolant level looked low so bought a 5 litre jug of Mazda fl22 coolant off eBay. However as the expansion tank on mine is somewhat weathered and the coolant is green, even though I was pouring carefully it ended up above the full mark by over a centimeter. Did a 50 mile round trip and...

How does the top dash panel unclip? I have the rear section uncliped easily but the front where it meets the air vent seems fixed, nervous about pulling to hard and breaking something so is there a trick to removing this panel?

Thanks

Richard

Hi everyone,

Got the first MOT in this car coming up and i’ve realised that the number plate sticker definitely isn’t legal and I don’t want to take any chances!

Unfortunately the car didn’t come with the standard front plate mount and there’s only one seller i’ve seen on eBay, pricing at about...

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The hose on my Jet washer broke at the weekend & rather than replacing the hose I was considering buying a new jet washer. Does anyone have any recommendations? Obviously Karcher seems to come up a lot. I would also be looking for a new snow foam lance.

Right-o, about to get cracked on with the subframes on the 'nana, so just stripping them down ready for powdercoating. Aiming to get the old bushings out - but does anyone have any recommendations for new replacement bushings?

I've seen Strongflex and the rear subframe bushings they do - both in...

These are smaller clips at the front of the car, 2 or 4 are required, and up until now the only way to get them was from Mazda for around £8 each, but having to source some replacements for the R3 I got in contact with Richard at Vehicle Clips and he just so happened to have them coming into stock,...

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I currently tend to favour Castrol 2T Power for my SOHN system, mainly because its readily available and has the highest JASO rating ( level of detergent and lubricity standard) of FD ( FA being the lowest)

I've also used Motul 800

however has anyone tried a range of these oils? As it...

Peeps

On my new acquistion the boot doesn't open on the remote release button

I've checked the remote disable button in the glovebox and turning that on and off disables the button under the dash, so that works
the remove flashes its light when the button is pushed so I'm thinking its the relay...

Are there any recommendations on replacement condensers from you guys?
Was hoping it was just a easy leak fix ,but no! After five years of no air con and two failed re gasses ,I'm going to treat myself

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Has anyone fitted a Car Play tablet into the motorised Sat Nav hood? I have a Samsung Tablet there but it takes ages to boot up and I never use it. I play music via a Grom adapter.