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i had a look around and could not find anything like this...
i have seen sim kind of threads on other car forums i have been a member of,
it makes for intresting reading once going to see what people have done each day.
so i thought i would start this thread to see what people have done to there...
I've seen a lot of chat on here about the cars people owned in the past and others they own now. As a relatively young driver i think i've had more than my fair share of cars and recently i seem to follow a pattern in buying- practical to sporty to practical and so on.....
Well, I finally did it and wasn't even trying!!
Nice long trip from Leeds to Chichester, mostly cruising at 85 but still having fun at every roundabout I came across!
Original 300 mile thread seems to have dropped off so started another
Mod bit - title edited, this thread predates the R3 by a...
OK maybe time to start some sort of record for the special editions so to start lets see what sort of list we can build so please add your details: then the usual copy and paste.
IF KNOWN INCLUDE THE BUILD NUMBER.
After reading this in another thread I thought I would just post to say that all is going well with my RX.
06/02/2006
Overslept after long weekend out and so the roads were clear on my hasty drive into work, a weekend of not driving made it seem even more lively.
As many members help one another I thought it would be nice to have a post where you can say thankyou to each other. :mrgreen: I have been in many car clubs and can honestly say this forum is the most informative and friendly one I have come across. :thumleft: so firstly thanks to everyone who I...
The attached spreadsheet shows the total number of UK RX-8s registered and SORNed, broken down by model and year.
RX-8_UK_Numbers.xlsx
The headlines are:
- 24,730 individual cars have been registered between 2003 and 2018
- 13,289 still exist
- 8,092 are still on the road
- 11,440 are missing,...
Good evening boys and girls.
As some of you may know i have bought back my old R3 which is currently in the paint shop having some refreshments done then on the ramp to have maintenance items and checks carried out.
However one thing i have noticed when driving it back home is that the clutch has...
I’ve got the typical issue of the connectors on my oil cooler lines rusting so will need these replaced soon. I’m looking at what oil lines to replace them with and I’m not sure what the difference is between them all for such a big price difference. Is there anything different about the...
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...
Quick question..... has anyone had any issues with connecting to their OBD2 port? I've tried both bluetooth and usb readers and they only work intermittently.
How easy is it to test the port and potentially replace?
I’ve unplugged, cleaned & replugged the passenger sest connectors.
Tried a different passenger seat too.
Light still there, any ideas on where to check/clean/test?
Yesterday my audio completely stopped working from my 2010 R3's radio. After reading to press down on front of the LCD screen to try and fix the connections in another thread, it now makes an awful clicking noise, identical noise to this video:
addling lightness remains the best way to gain performance
so I've done the following but what else remains whilst still keeping the car comfortable and not a track day special?
AC and radio are staying - this is my daily and is driven everywhere.
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...
Eyeing up to purchase a 231 and I'm based in Coventry.
Who are the go to specialists near this area. Quick Google search showed HME Rotary are close by but wondered if they are decent with their service/reputation?
im new to the forum so please forgive me if posting in the wrong place and perhaps point me in the right direction?
Looking to buy an RX8, had one many years ago when i was much younger and more ignorant. Found what looks to be a nice 40th anniversary RX8 for sale, 78000 miles and only...
Firstly, apologies if this is in the wrong section.
As in the title, I've got a constant squeak / creak / rattle from my factory head unit. More of a squeak and creak than a rattle. Over tiniest undulation in the road and it's making noise, which means it's near enough constantly making...
My car has been off the road for almost two months whilst I replaced all the hoses for silicone ones, fitted new RRP pulleys, and a new AEM style intake, I also ran a cable to the boot for a future battery relocation. And treated the underbody with Lanoguard.
During all this the battery was on...
Hi all,
Set off for a drive yesterday and within a minute there was a screeching sound under the bonnet which stopped when I turned air con off. Got home and the magnetic clutch or the compressor has seized. Clutch was glowing and auxiliary belt smoking. Has anyone got a replacement used part I...
Have a owned a couple of 231s previously and looking into a 3rd one after a break from rotaries. Thought I'd try and check if the number plate sounds familiar.
YH55 WMA, interested in if its been on the owners club before, a galaxy grey 231 with some exhaust work.
Well i didnt think this day would ever come but looks like im going to have to scrap my r3 :(
She has finally let go at 110,000 miles and blown a seal as im local straight on the phone to rotary revs for a rebulid but earliest would be late winter !
they did pass me Josh's number so got her...
So yeah, not something I want to do but may have to part ways with my R3 soon. I am looking for some possible advice on what it could be worth and also maybe if anyone is interested. It has a lot of things done to it and I haven't retained the standard parts which have been replaced as I intended...
Dear All, I should be getting my bootlid and spoiler re-sprayed soon. I am considering having the badges removed. Does anyone have any pics of a de-badged rear end?
I am working myself thru an issue on one of my 8's that has arised at my last track day and before i strip the thing down tomorrow and change everything in there i would like to see if somebody else had a similar issue.
I have fitted on the car a brand new Competition flywheel with a brand new...
Hi guys, I was wondering if I could have some help diagnosing a starting issue with my RX8. I've had a look at a bunch of past threads, but I'm struggling to determine whether it's primarily a starting compression issue or an ignition spark problem.
Due to a change in circumstances and therefore where I can work on my PZ it's not looking very likely that I'll be able to tackle this myself. Does anyone have any recommendations for this? The nearer to Northampton the better.
First of all, I would like to apologize for the incredibly stupid question, but I have clue where this wire is. It comes up as light green on the driver side kick panel on all the forums online, but I'm not sure if I got the right one and I'm unsure on how to test a negative polarity wire. Please...
I'm hoping to get some advice on repairs - mainly to check I'm not biting off more than I can chew!
I was clipped by another car coming out of a junction yesterday (temporary traffic lights, mine was green while the other was in the process of being loaded onto the back of a trailer...
Can anyone give me advice. I've had an rx8 in garage storage for 3 years without starting. Before I charge the battery and attempt to start it. Any advice in case the rotor is ceased or any other issues anyone has found bringing non runners back to life?
Just installed my odula carbon intake and realised it has no mesh screens by design, idle is perfectly stable and feels peppier mid rpm onwards (stock filter wasn’t clean and one mesh screen lifting)
Just wondering if anyone has tried to run stock box with no mesh
I’m looking at replacing my coolant overflow tank due to a faulty float sensor. I’m not sure which model number is the right one for my 2006 RX-8. Is it N3H1-15-351G or N3H1-15-351H? The G seems to be the one sold in the UK with H being a bit cheaper. Any difference between them? Was one made with...
I am looking at installing a cold air intake into my RX-8 so looking at changing my car insurance to cover modifications. My current provider will not cover me, so I will need to move to another provider. The best I have found is £660, just for adding a cold air intake. Current insurance cost me...
Hi all. I'm a newbie so I apologise if I'm posting in the wrong place. I've got a 40th Anniversary Met Grey RX8 which is great but recently the Engine Management Warning Light has come on. The car has a misfire anyway and I've changed coils, plugs and leads, tightened and cleaned battery terminals,...
Hi all, posted recently asking about exhaust options for my R3 - unfortunately the main recommendation (Pettit racing) is not available anywhere (including Performance & Motorsport, TPS). Nobody seems to have them new anymore.
Any other recommendations? I see cobra just released one but not sure...
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