What have you done to your RX-8 today????
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
We have the technology.... and a pointy stick.
Led side lights, purple Led interior & puddle lights, pz grills, Ryan rotary performance coils, sump, engine mounts & sohn, HME engine rebuild at 50k, RRP exhaust & high flow cat, racing beat revi intake including scoop, quick shifter, alloy filler cap, pz alloys, suspension, mazdaspeed spoiler, japspeed toe arms & hardrace camber arms, RRP custom remap
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Goddamnit..he beat me to it!!
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Good news, Paul.
May I ask did you previously agree that value with the insurance company or did they decide that when you claimed (or....)
May I ask did you previously agree that value with the insurance company or did they decide that when you claimed (or....)
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Pretty sure it was agreed value. I was expecting to be low balled due to the market value of rx8s but was pleasantly surprised to be honest.
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Led side lights, purple Led interior & puddle lights, pz grills, Ryan rotary performance coils, sump, engine mounts & sohn, HME engine rebuild at 50k, RRP exhaust & high flow cat, racing beat revi intake including scoop, quick shifter, alloy filler cap, pz alloys, suspension, mazdaspeed spoiler, japspeed toe arms & hardrace camber arms, RRP custom remap
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Not an 8 but a 7.
Took it to Combe, did 5 lap post bump shakedown yesterday all ok...then partial strip and drop at paintshop for a respray.
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Took it to Combe, did 5 lap post bump shakedown yesterday all ok...then partial strip and drop at paintshop for a respray.
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231 streetported Rx8 renny powered Westfield kit race car. SOLD
92 Rx7 fd3s stock twins..est.320bhp. RETIRED Track car.
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92 Rx7 fd3s stock twins..est.320bhp. RETIRED Track car.
93 eunos s-sp 1.6 turbo gt2545r 226bhp track slag. in continuous development.
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Mondeodog towcar.
Mx5 mk2 1.8 10ae nice day daily rust bucket.
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Went to Surrey Rollin Road.
Just to see what the RX would do.
SYD made 171.7Bhp.
Quite happy with that.
Let the fun begin.
Just to see what the RX would do.
SYD made 171.7Bhp.
Quite happy with that.
Let the fun begin.
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Balanced Lightened and Tweaked.and Supercharged.
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Had a busy day at Boston Rotary, well Pete did and I contributed a very little bit...
PZ suspension on,
Minimap,
SOHN fitted
Engine, gearbox, and diff oils all changed
Compression tested...
... and a replacement rubber boot lid seal fitted!
These are the comp test results:
Front rotor @250 Rpm
7.5
7.4
7.5
Rear Rotor @250 Rpm
7
6.8
7
Which I'm very happy about, considering the engine has done 53000.
Unfortunately, we found rust on the sump, and the oil cooler pipes on the nearside are looking a bit dodgy too.
This trip is turning out more expensive than i had anticipated, but is better to know that not i suppose. Why does the rust have to attack all the really important, expensive bits?
Many thanks to Pete for his hard work, good advice, and hospitality.
PZ suspension on,
Minimap,
SOHN fitted
Engine, gearbox, and diff oils all changed
Compression tested...
... and a replacement rubber boot lid seal fitted!
These are the comp test results:
Front rotor @250 Rpm
7.5
7.4
7.5
Rear Rotor @250 Rpm
7
6.8
7
Which I'm very happy about, considering the engine has done 53000.
Unfortunately, we found rust on the sump, and the oil cooler pipes on the nearside are looking a bit dodgy too.
This trip is turning out more expensive than i had anticipated, but is better to know that not i suppose. Why does the rust have to attack all the really important, expensive bits?
Many thanks to Pete for his hard work, good advice, and hospitality.
John -- ex-owner of a Winning Blue 231
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Racing beat intake scoop on
Also lc rotary map pops and bangs and mini map car is more and more mental now
Also lc rotary map pops and bangs and mini map car is more and more mental now
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LEXUS LS430 4.3 v8 family car
Done exhaust and work wheels
Mx5 nd soul red Mike daily and work horse
Jessy’s Jaguar xkr 4.2 supercharged for fun family days
Done exhaust and work wheels
Mx5 nd soul red Mike daily and work horse
Jessy’s Jaguar xkr 4.2 supercharged for fun family days
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
That Revi scoop is much bigger than I thought they were. It must gather a lot of air which can only be a good thing.
Your Rex is really coming on, looking good.
Your Rex is really coming on, looking good.
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
yes I was surprised with the size of the scoop XD also I get the intake second hand and ordered new filter from Clive MRP so will be like new the box have one little scratch so win win half price intake
LEXUS LS430 4.3 v8 family car
Done exhaust and work wheels
Mx5 nd soul red Mike daily and work horse
Jessy’s Jaguar xkr 4.2 supercharged for fun family days
Done exhaust and work wheels
Mx5 nd soul red Mike daily and work horse
Jessy’s Jaguar xkr 4.2 supercharged for fun family days
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Good figures those Atleast once you're done replacing the parts you need to, you're also safe in the knowledge you'll start replacing stuff you really dont need to. Upgrade itus is a serious illness around here!johnbb99 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:32 pmHad a busy day at Boston Rotary, well Pete did and I contributed a very little bit...
PZ suspension on,
Minimap,
SOHN fitted
Engine, gearbox, and diff oils all changed
Compression tested...
... and a replacement rubber boot lid seal fitted!
These are the comp test results:
Front rotor @250 Rpm
7.5
7.4
7.5
Rear Rotor @250 Rpm
7
6.8
7
Which I'm very happy about, considering the engine has done 53000.
Unfortunately, we found rust on the sump, and the oil cooler pipes on the nearside are looking a bit dodgy too.
This trip is turning out more expensive than i had anticipated, but is better to know that not i suppose. Why does the rust have to attack all the really important, expensive bits?
Many thanks to Pete for his hard work, good advice, and hospitality.
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Had a busy few days, installed the HSD coilovers, rolled the arches and fitted my Advan wheels (and new drop links and headlight level sensor)
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2007 Galaxy grey 231.
RRP Parts: Full bridge, long tube header, cofs + tanks, pulleys, engine mounts, oil injectors, remap, race cat.
Other: Greddy sump, Autoexe exhaust, autoexe brake brace, ingalls engine brace, ultra racing f+r strut brace, hsd coilovers, whiteline Arbs, 4 pot brakes, r3 Diff, r3 interior and lots more
RRP Parts: Full bridge, long tube header, cofs + tanks, pulleys, engine mounts, oil injectors, remap, race cat.
Other: Greddy sump, Autoexe exhaust, autoexe brake brace, ingalls engine brace, ultra racing f+r strut brace, hsd coilovers, whiteline Arbs, 4 pot brakes, r3 Diff, r3 interior and lots more
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Nice one Edd
Today trash the rx8 to Brighton fully loaded me mrs George and my mum plus master G travel system pushchair #familycar
Also I did not resist to drop the pops and bangs on the beach line road haha people jump around hahah
Today trash the rx8 to Brighton fully loaded me mrs George and my mum plus master G travel system pushchair #familycar
Also I did not resist to drop the pops and bangs on the beach line road haha people jump around hahah
LEXUS LS430 4.3 v8 family car
Done exhaust and work wheels
Mx5 nd soul red Mike daily and work horse
Jessy’s Jaguar xkr 4.2 supercharged for fun family days
Done exhaust and work wheels
Mx5 nd soul red Mike daily and work horse
Jessy’s Jaguar xkr 4.2 supercharged for fun family days
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Fitted RRP Coils (fine looking things they are too), polished my tips and quick wash and hoover.
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What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Looks very nice EdEddie_r32 wrote:Had a busy few days, installed the HSD coilovers, rolled the arches and fitted my Advan wheels (and new drop links and headlight level sensor)
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Looking really good.
It will be good to see what you think of the HSD coilovers.
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I trust you have a "friendly" MOT tester as that offset is very close to "Taking the p!ss"
Certainly looks beyond legal in some of the pics.
Certainly looks beyond legal in some of the pics.
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It's perfectly legal, tread is well in the arches
2007 Galaxy grey 231.
RRP Parts: Full bridge, long tube header, cofs + tanks, pulleys, engine mounts, oil injectors, remap, race cat.
Other: Greddy sump, Autoexe exhaust, autoexe brake brace, ingalls engine brace, ultra racing f+r strut brace, hsd coilovers, whiteline Arbs, 4 pot brakes, r3 Diff, r3 interior and lots more
RRP Parts: Full bridge, long tube header, cofs + tanks, pulleys, engine mounts, oil injectors, remap, race cat.
Other: Greddy sump, Autoexe exhaust, autoexe brake brace, ingalls engine brace, ultra racing f+r strut brace, hsd coilovers, whiteline Arbs, 4 pot brakes, r3 Diff, r3 interior and lots more
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Not my 8, but it was a lovely day here, so decided to take my 7 to a local car event only 15 minutes away, alongside the river Colne. Saw another 8 there, but forgot to take a pic
Everything from Model T Ford to Rolls, Ferraris and Lambos. A huge variety of cars, bikes and a few Military vehicles turned up. Good fundraising for the local Hospice and Sea Scouts, whose base is the lightship in last pic
Everything from Model T Ford to Rolls, Ferraris and Lambos. A huge variety of cars, bikes and a few Military vehicles turned up. Good fundraising for the local Hospice and Sea Scouts, whose base is the lightship in last pic
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Seibon Carbon Fibre Bonnet, "Racing Brake" front calipers, Racing Beat (RB) ARB's F&R, RB REVI intake, full RB Stainless Steel Exhaust & Mani, 20mm Eibach spacers, KOYO Ali Rad, Lightened Fly, Tein MonoFlex coilovers & strut brace, Axial short-shifter, BHR Coils & Engine Mounts, Greddy Sump
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Time to start track day preparation , it’s been sleeping for a few months .
I can’t bloody wait
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Took mine off the road and will now start the restore project it richly deserves!
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With a bit of luck mine will be coming back from the insurance company in Thursday (at some time) so will then be getting ready for mot (replace exhaust at a minimum thanks again conan) then some goodies to go on (stainless strakes that look new) up to Rob to get the bumper and doors, then pz suspension. Rex won't know what hit it (apart from a wa..er BMW driver that is) then once the cars 100% get the pz alloys refurbished.
You've got to love the rx8 community for support and help.
Well done you lot.
You've got to love the rx8 community for support and help.
Well done you lot.
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Did the insurance company had to get your car away?PaulAV wrote: ↑Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:02 pmWith a bit of luck mine will be coming back from the insurance company in Thursday (at some time) so will then be getting ready for mot (replace exhaust at a minimum thanks again conan) then some goodies to go on (stainless strakes that look new) up to Rob to get the bumper and doors, then pz suspension. Rex won't know what hit it (apart from a wa..er BMW driver that is) then once the cars 100% get the pz alloys refurbished.
You've got to love the rx8 community for support and help.
Well done you lot.
LEXUS LS430 4.3 v8 family car
Done exhaust and work wheels
Mx5 nd soul red Mike daily and work horse
Jessy’s Jaguar xkr 4.2 supercharged for fun family days
Done exhaust and work wheels
Mx5 nd soul red Mike daily and work horse
Jessy’s Jaguar xkr 4.2 supercharged for fun family days
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Yes, car was deemed unsafe, due to exhaust damage, plus it needed to be assessed. Car is a class N rite off (non structural).
Led side lights, purple Led interior & puddle lights, pz grills, Ryan rotary performance coils, sump, engine mounts & sohn, HME engine rebuild at 50k, RRP exhaust & high flow cat, racing beat revi intake including scoop, quick shifter, alloy filler cap, pz alloys, suspension, mazdaspeed spoiler, japspeed toe arms & hardrace camber arms, RRP custom remap
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Had delivery drive call me this evening car should be with me about 8 in the morning, count down begins, just like Xmas
Led side lights, purple Led interior & puddle lights, pz grills, Ryan rotary performance coils, sump, engine mounts & sohn, HME engine rebuild at 50k, RRP exhaust & high flow cat, racing beat revi intake including scoop, quick shifter, alloy filler cap, pz alloys, suspension, mazdaspeed spoiler, japspeed toe arms & hardrace camber arms, RRP custom remap