What have you done to your RX-8 today????

[johnbb99]

I'm looking at changing the oil myself. Thanks to Dave for the extensive write up at
https://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/v ... 30&t=51510
especially:
<< Drain can: I use a cat litter tray with the litter (and the cat) removed – these are dead cheap in Tescos. Cheap (unused) cat litter is also good to clean-up oil spills.>> (my italics) as well as many serious and useful tips.

Has anyone any experience of this alternative to the Pela pump?:
KATSU Tools 481507 7L Manual Vacuum Fluid and Oil Extractor , which at £39 is a bit cheaper than the Pela at £54 (both at amazon) ?

[goodeggbob]

hi ,got home cleaned and polished car,then with a can of lager just sat back and thought ,omg how lucky am i .

[xwing]

its just the standard K&N pannel filter, I will clean it when the cleaning kit arrives won't hurt, it did look quite clean after giving it a tap.

As for the 10 inch pumkin stereo, its fits well, it covers a bit of the air vent but not much about 1/2 inch. the stereo sticks out a bit so there is no problem reaching the hazard button, I'm happy with it also when you change the stereo the fascia is quite plain a lot of black shiny plastic this stereo covers most of it.

[Bex]

made it look boring! its one colour again- just for a little while.

[Goobie]

its just the standard K&N pannel filter, I will clean it when the cleaning kit arrives won't hurt, it did look quite clean after giving it a tap.

The K&N cleaning kits come with an oil spray for after cleaning, do NOT use the oil spray after! RX8 runs oil free dry air filters. So just use the cleaning part then leave the filter to dry.

[nightfire10]

I've oiled mine ?

its just the standard K&N pannel filter, I will clean it when the cleaning kit arrives won't hurt, it did look quite clean after giving it a tap.

The K&N cleaning kits come with an oil spray for after cleaning, do NOT use the oil spray after! RX8 runs oil free dry air filters. So just use the cleaning part then leave the filter to dry.

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[warpc0il]

A very light oiling should be fine, as long as there's no residue that can contaminate the MAF
https://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/v ... 25&t=36391

[delta0]

I’ve always oiled the filter on previous cars. Just enough to turn it from white to light pink.

[PeteH]

I also put a very light oil coating on my RB REVi filter cone (and it's a race car). I really don't think it's wise to run a K&N with no oil. It relies on being "sticky" to catch dust, so without the oil the best it can do is stop rocks and small birds getting in.

[warpc0il]

The oil also stops it getting soaked with water

[Humane-Hobgoblin]

Just spent 2 hours washing the car and waxing it, must of sponged it 3 times due to the damn pollen everywhere, was going to do the insides too, but realised the time!

Also freshened up the wiper blades, clogged up with pollen and dead bugs, should be able to see clearer now!


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[leeforrest316]

Guys need some help I had the car in for the fuel tank recall last week as some on here know I've also had an issue with dsf wheel hitting the inner liner when on full rh lock. Anyways got a Mazda health check but they never mentioned the ball joint recall I'm wondering if this could be the issue I'm having is there a way too check if car has had that recall?

[warpc0il]

PM me your VIN and I can check to see if your car was included in the scope for the suspension arm recall.

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[DavyL]

Walked past and pushed the wing mirror back out (pushed it in yesterday to make a bit of extra space to walk by as my brother was parked next to it).

Lol

[SAS]

Fitted new Air cups to my coilovers, now I can get over speed humps no problem.

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[jondkent]

Dumb question, what are air cups?

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[johnbb99]

I wondered too, until I found this:-
http://custompinoyrides.com/2013/02/air ... explained/
which appears to explain it all (of course I can't say if it's right).

[jondkent]

I wondered too, until I found this:-
http://custompinoyrides.com/2013/02/air ... explained/
which appears to explain it all (of course I can't say if it's right).

Seems logical that might be it. Wonder what the cost is as well.

[untakenname]

Interesting, I like low cars but living in London speed bumps rule that out, seen Porsches with similar tech.


Noticed some clanging noise at idle and finally narrowed it down, cat heatshield had come loose so fixed it with some manifold wrap and steel cable ties.

[SAS]

Dumb question, what are air cups?

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Air cups are made by Stance parts, they lift the car up at the front by 2” allowing you to get over speed humps etc on lowered cars, similar to the Porsche’s but this is operated by air. They also allow you to use your coilovers still allowing you to do track days, unlike air bags which are not ideal for track days from what I understand. They also cost £600.00 compared to air bags which can cost a few thousand.

[exiled--viking]

Sold A Supercharger and New Engine kit to Holland in mint condition plus HKS FCONIS ECU SET UP and other parts off my 8 old parts all the Customer has to do is fit it and he's good to go ...delivered to Dover good run with the 8 and trailer .... But still got two SC's one in Reserve for my 35k miles change over

[ChrisHolmes]

After standing for a month I took the Rx8 out for a breath of fresh air. Started straight away and I had quite a few bleeps.
After 3300 miles in the last three weeks in the M3 it was quite a contrast and the sound, smell, rattles and bumps of the RX8 reminded me why I love the car.

[SeeJay]

Bought a low profile trolley jack..now it's on coilovers,my existing regular one is useless for the R3

(Currently reduced from £50 to £35,too )

[qwakers]

i have one of those, its very good.

[ChrisHolmes]

i have one of those, its very good.

Me too