New PZ owner
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New PZ owner
Hi,
Just dropped by to say hello after picking up a galaxy grey PZ this weekend, think the previous owner was on here possibly...
I’ve never had an RX8 or any type of Rotary engined car before, so this is all new to me and also very exciting
I’ve been mainly into CLIO 172 / 182’s, Mk1 Na MX5’s up to now. The PZ feels so good to drive though and looking forward to seeing what I can do with this car
Just dropped by to say hello after picking up a galaxy grey PZ this weekend, think the previous owner was on here possibly...
I’ve never had an RX8 or any type of Rotary engined car before, so this is all new to me and also very exciting
I’ve been mainly into CLIO 172 / 182’s, Mk1 Na MX5’s up to now. The PZ feels so good to drive though and looking forward to seeing what I can do with this car
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Re: New PZ owner
Hi Will and welcome. The previous owner may well be / have been a member - share some pics and we might be able to figure it out!
Also, put your location in your profile and it might give a clue (also if you need a hand somebody helpful may be nearby)
Also, put your location in your profile and it might give a clue (also if you need a hand somebody helpful may be nearby)
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New PZ owner
Hi Will & to the RX-8OC
Please put your Location here in the Profile Section
Please check out the EVENTS SECTION's - Events Team
Please put your Location here in the Profile Section
Please check out the EVENTS SECTION's - Events Team
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Re: New PZ owner
Thanks guys, here’s a link to a pic of the PZ. What photo sharing service do you guys use to display pics on here BTW?
https://photos.app.goo.gl/fVm3C7u7gTsdNbXP6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/fVm3C7u7gTsdNbXP6
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Re: New PZ owner
If you're a member then you get to upload photos straight into the post.
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Re: New PZ owner
Ok I didn't know that, thanks. I look at joining up this weekend, I'd like to put a build thread up maybe to document the car for my own records really. Plus I've seen a few bits in the for sale forum which I can't reply to as I don't think non members are allowed to respond, right?
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Re: New PZ owner
hey will ,what bits are you after? i am breaking my 04 231 atm.just let me know.
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At the moment, any MINT galaxy grey wings, possibly doors etc, maybe aftermarket strut braces front & rear?goodeggbob wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:30 amhey will ,what bits are you after? i am breaking my 04 231 atm.just let me know.
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thanks will, wiggles on here has a load of galaxy grey spares, i only have mainly interior bits and such.rob.
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Re: New PZ owner
the topic on here is ,clear out,doors ,bonnet and wings by wiggles.
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Re: New PZ owner
Ok, yes I've just seen it, I'll see if I can get in touch - cheers!goodeggbob wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:47 amthe topic on here is ,clear out,doors ,bonnet and wings by wiggles.
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Re: New PZ owner
Hi and welcome,if ur looking in the selling u should i think be able to send them a pm.
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Re: New PZ owner
Hi and will231. You have 'read-only' access to Buying & Selling as a forum guest and can't post in those areas but you can send a PM to sellers of parts you may be interested in.
Have a good read through whatever in the FAQ section you didn't already read and then (and just ignore me if you know all this already) here are my best tips for keeping it all running sweetly:
1. To start up turn the key to position 2, wait for most of the lights on the dash to go out (I watch the airbag light by the glove box), press the clutch to the floor (optional, but reduces drag), turn the key to start and do not touch the throttle until it has started. You can drive off straight away, just keep the revs down for a bit (see #4 below).
2. Never turn off the engine before it has reached at least somewhere towards normal operating temperature (should only take a minute or two, but best to go for a short drive if just swapping cars round on the drive etc). Switching off cold risks flooding, which is a real with a rotary engine. Mazda recommend rev to 4k and hold it for 8-10 seconds switching off while still revving if you have no option but to switch off cold (it is not necessary to do this in any other circumstance).
3. Check the oil level regularly (use the dipstick - the oil gauge tells you nothing other than that you have or don't have pressure) and top up if necessary with semi synthetic 5w30 (most people and specialists are advising to use 10w40 now though) ... small amounts at a time, no more than ½ a litre then check the level again before adding more as you don't want to overfill it.
4. Use all the revs once the engine is nice and warm (don't sit idling to warm up, start up and drive but keep it below about 4k until the needle on the water temperature gauge is pointing straight up, then give it another 10 minutes for the oil to warm up too before really thrashing it ) and hit the beep often. Best acceleration is from 4k revs up - to pull away you really need to rev to 2k - you can let the revs drop after lifting the clutch if you are in traffic, cruising steadily at 3½k revs and changing down to go up hills or accelerate gets you the best mpg ... which still won't be great.
5. Join the club for discounts on all sorts of things (you will very quickly get the cost of membership back - and then some), loads more info in the members only sections, local meets (or if you can't find one exactly local it is a good excuse for a drive if you come to one a bit further away), a sexy keyring just for joining and more.
Have a good read through whatever in the FAQ section you didn't already read and then (and just ignore me if you know all this already) here are my best tips for keeping it all running sweetly:
1. To start up turn the key to position 2, wait for most of the lights on the dash to go out (I watch the airbag light by the glove box), press the clutch to the floor (optional, but reduces drag), turn the key to start and do not touch the throttle until it has started. You can drive off straight away, just keep the revs down for a bit (see #4 below).
2. Never turn off the engine before it has reached at least somewhere towards normal operating temperature (should only take a minute or two, but best to go for a short drive if just swapping cars round on the drive etc). Switching off cold risks flooding, which is a real with a rotary engine. Mazda recommend rev to 4k and hold it for 8-10 seconds switching off while still revving if you have no option but to switch off cold (it is not necessary to do this in any other circumstance).
3. Check the oil level regularly (use the dipstick - the oil gauge tells you nothing other than that you have or don't have pressure) and top up if necessary with semi synthetic 5w30 (most people and specialists are advising to use 10w40 now though) ... small amounts at a time, no more than ½ a litre then check the level again before adding more as you don't want to overfill it.
4. Use all the revs once the engine is nice and warm (don't sit idling to warm up, start up and drive but keep it below about 4k until the needle on the water temperature gauge is pointing straight up, then give it another 10 minutes for the oil to warm up too before really thrashing it ) and hit the beep often. Best acceleration is from 4k revs up - to pull away you really need to rev to 2k - you can let the revs drop after lifting the clutch if you are in traffic, cruising steadily at 3½k revs and changing down to go up hills or accelerate gets you the best mpg ... which still won't be great.
5. Join the club for discounts on all sorts of things (you will very quickly get the cost of membership back - and then some), loads more info in the members only sections, local meets (or if you can't find one exactly local it is a good excuse for a drive if you come to one a bit further away), a sexy keyring just for joining and more.
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former Club Treasurer 2010-18 (now finally retired)
Silver 192 green interior LEDS, Nordic Green hoop spoiler, roof inserts and wheels Silver Stripes (now finally retired)