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I have a bone stock 192BHP car that is currently sitting on it's stock KYB 'sport' suspension (shocks and springs). The car has done 60 000 miles, but I feel the suspension could do with an overhaul. In Belgium, we are very limited in terms of 'upgrades', so I don't have many options and...
I just attempted to send a PM (or DM, as you prefer!) but it's sitting in the Outbox rather than showing in Sent . Apparently there's another message I attempted to send from a couple of years ago sitting there too! Does the direct message functionality occasionally go down, resulting in this...
Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I had a quick search but nothing jumped out at me.
Basically the bushes on my differential bracket are on their way out. I’ve got another bracket with bushes removed and poly bushes to go in. So that’s the plan.
Got myself into a bit of a rabbit hole while looking at finding replacement bits for my 2009 R3.
I've seen mentioned around a lot about the late (2010+) R3s having bigger wing mirrors, but cannot seem to find any pictures or evidence they even exist. (im sure they do lol)
While working on trying to solve strange things happening on my steering I noticed the below was broken but it left me baffled as to why it was connected to the front left lower arm of the suspension.
Yes, i know, this has been asked a thousand times. What are the latest recommendations for an s1 6 speed gearbox and diff lubricants? , i am aware of some alternatives having been used lately and was looking for some feedback on your choices, thanks, rob. :thumright:
The other evening someone decided they wanted to be in my lane after some roundabout traffic lights. Unfortunately I couldn't do anything to avoid, it was a fairly low speed collision and as they turned into me it was my drivers door that has taken 98% of the impact along with side skirt...
I'm looking to replace my crankshaft position sensor but I'm not sure which brand to buy from. Seems like there's a million types and I don't want an eBay special, but I also don't want to spend any more than I need to.
Can anyone who's bought aftermarket send me a link if they worked for...
This is text and a diagram extracted from one of the most commonly used training materials for automotive technicians in the US*.
■ Rotary Engines . For many years, Mazda was the only manufacturer selling a rotary engine in a production
vehicle. Even though the Mazda RX-8 is no longer sold in the...
I've been on the hunt for a while.
I have seen a 2004 231 RX8 in black with 48,000 miles on the clock. MOT test history is spot on, no issues at all from it. Seller states it runs fine, hot/cold starts all good. States he pre mixes and uses 99 fuel so I'm happy he at least knows something about...
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Can anyone recommend a mobile aircon expert in the Bucks/Oxon area? Now that the mercury is rising, it's becoming obvious that my aircon is sub-optimal...
I was wondering if anyone has any advice for a rear differential replacement? Since my last post on this thread , the chap at a TPS has cured the other car with a replacement diff. So, now I have my pick of eBay or perhaps a third party diff like Kaaz. Or perhaps...
Anyone ran a fuel cell in the boot? Thinking of ditching the standard fuel tank for a 40litre fuel cell but need advice on how to link it up... full custom lines needed? Baffled tank? Swirl pot? In tank or external pump? How to mount it? Seen people using cages but I don’t fancy the £500 price tag...
So my 2006 S1 wouldn't start yesterday out of the blue and after an attempted recharge it was still dead this morning. Having checked the history, it appears that the battery was fitted in Feb 2016, so despite the low mileage, i'd say that was a pretty good life span.
Started having a problem with my 8 last Saturday after driving it quite hard for an hour or so.
Preface: the resonator part of the midpipe was broken and the insides would rattle. Ive put a decat on the car to see if this was caused by that or the cat, but it still occurs.
Having cleaned my Garage out over the weekend as I was selling my bike and getting the Revi which is going to a new home, i stumbled across an unopened box. Inside I found x3 5ltr containers of FL22 with an invoice from 2016. Obviously new and sealed (£30 including postage by the way pre inflation...
My cat temp is usually in the 790C to mid 900’s C if driving ‘enthusiastically’. I have noticed a couple of times recently that it shot up way into the 1000 C area - today it peaked at 1400 C
Both times that I noticed this i had parked up briefly, then got back in to drive again. The temps didn’t...
Hello all, I have a set of 8pot ksport brakes on the front of my RX8, as it comes closer to me being finished and using it more again I am questioning whether I will need a higher performing brake master cylinder or if the stock one will suffice. I used it for around 6 months or so before taking my...
My cars been having some intermittent squeaks when slightly turning left and right, and going over bumps. It’s generally when the car has just been started for the first 15 mins, but sometimes it doesn’t happen at all.
However it first started a few months ago so it definitely...
I'm just getting pricing for a set of OEM oil lines for the R3 in case it needs them come rebuild time, out of the diagram below am I right in saying I'm after all 6 of the Hose, Oil parts (which appear to include bolts/fittings):
14-411
14-4512
14-7102
14-7201
14-830
14-840
All this social distancing is providing plenty of time for RX-8 odd jobs. Today I took out my rear R3 lights in order to replace the gaskets with a set of Essex Rotary enhanced gaskets.
My lights had the common slight misting issue, but also moss around the edges and a number of dead spiders (and...
I know there are various bits of information all over this site,but I can't seem to sort my issue,so I'm hoping someone here might have a nugget of knowledge that might help?.
Everything turns on,but the fan and temperature are stuck on 22 degrees in auto mode.I've tried the ten second ac button...
I'm currently shopping online for replacement rear ARB links for a S1, and i'm finding different suppliers that stock different sizes with no clear detail for which fits what in the fitment detail. I'm finding some stock 104mm length rear ARB...
I have a 2003, 53 plate 231 that I have owned for many years.
The RX-8 of this vintage did not come with FL22 coolant, FL22 came along a couple of years after, and cars factory filled with such were I think labelled.
The service requirements for the non FL22...
I am always used to trust people and i am a very good buyer,not liking to waste my or other peoples time.I have always bought and sold the odd car part over marketplace and never been stung however the last few months i came across many timewasters:
I bought a set of pz mirrors, after i paid he...
About a third of the time when I pull up to a stop in my car it will die, not suddenly stop, but revs will drop to below 500 rpm and the engine will stop.
I've tried an ECU reset, with the battery disconnect and 20 pumps on the brake pedal.
So I just looked up the above for the RX8 Nemesis. Does that mean there were only every 331 Nemesis in the UK and NI. Further more looks like there are only 95 left on the road!! We own one of them and one of the sorn'd ones.
After having a regas done with no leaks detected but a noisy compressor, it seems I may need to replace it.
The AC blows cold only when the revs are high, but the compressor is working (noisily). I beleive it was run without oil and low gas for some time, for whatever reason the safety...
As most of you guys may know our cars require a FL22 antifreeze type.
The FL22 antifreeze is low on phospates and does not contain silicates in order to protect and inhibit corossion on the aluminum parts of our engine.
Unfortunately when you go at a motor factors shop and ask for FL22 coolant you...
I’m looking to get my 8 undersealed / rustproofed.
I welcome everyone opinions, but anyone that has had this done already, I’d be interested what product / service was used, and how well the procedure coped / lasted over time.
Thought I'd clean my K&N panel filter. The current Cosworth one is dirty (and discontinued) and I've had trouble getting a Mazda filter due to a recent change in the local dealership franchise. So thought I might try the K&N again for a bit.
Bought it new 2 or 3 years ago, used it for a year, then...
It’s well known enough that RX8’s have had cases of bad PS harnesses, as well as ball joints and racks going bad.
My RX8 steers as normal to the left, but is a lot harder to the right. It isn’t lumpy as such, but on some days it is a lot lighter to steer than others. I’ve tried cleaning the...
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