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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,...
Just wondering what people's thoughts are on using the sprayable version of this on the underside of the chassis to protect from advancement of rust & water / salt ingress?
My intention will be to use it more or less daily, and certainly at weekends, throughout the winter; I'd like to do what I...
Looong looong time ago, before the dinosaurs were living on Earth somebody on this forum (can't remember who) has mentioned group ordering some RE-Amemya parts from RHD Japan.
Has that happened?Will it ever happen?
I really need them carbon fog light deletes in my life.
Picture with the RX8...
Back home after some 720 miles and a fantastic weekend away with some like minded pals on a Welsh road trip poole to Swansea to meet up then to Aberystwyth for the evening then on to Llandudno with a stop at zipworld (great fun if you've never done it) some fantastic roads in Wales and the scenery...
Somewhere to discuss Gear and Gasolines newest video on the RX8, I'll update the post with the other videos in the series as they come out in case anyone else wants to keep up to date
One thing I caught onto was the no braps from the Bridgeport? I thought it did with a bridge + headers makes...
I very carelessly changed my tyre in the week and drove off leaving the locking wheel nut key on the floor, doh!
I appreciate they can all be different especially if a previous owner has fitted aftermarket locking wheel nuts, but wondered if there was anyone close to postcodes ox29 9tj or...
Long shot I know but I am looking at buying an S1 (04 reg) 231 model, but the one I've seen doesn't have a compression test. It felt & sounded good at weekend, but of course that's not a reliable indicator.
Does anyone on here live in or near the Cheshire/Wales border area, own a compression...
I've recently had a brand new engine fitted to my car.
Previous engine had very low compression and two of the oil injectors failed to hold vacuum due to carbon deposits.
I've ran a SOHN kit for over 3 years and have been using Idemitsu Premix to that effect.
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.
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:
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.
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