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.... Or pump up the front tyres 50 PSI.
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bigpete8 wrote:
Wed May 29, 2019 1:33 pm
Just fit a bigger steering wheel...
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Earths all checked and they are fine!
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Seems my drivers side window has died.. Won't go up nor down. Sometimes there's a bit of motor whirr as if it's trying to move but it doesn't always happen. New thing to fix I guess!
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Just had 4 wheel alignment done since PZ suspension fitted 300 miles ago.

Very minor adjustments required, so minor only charged 50% for the work. All arrows now dead center, ready for Combe :thumleft:
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ECU removed to get at the PS control module, unplugged that cleaned contacts and nothing leaped out at me as being out of order so plugged it all back in and fired up the engine and........... Still no power steering!
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ChrisHolmes wrote:ECU removed to get at the PS control module, unplugged that cleaned contacts and nothing leaped out at me as being out of order so plugged it all back in and fired up the engine and........... Still no power steering!
Have you used contact clear as i had same problem undone all contacts cleaned the with contact cleaner laughed and said this will never work let them dry replug them all back in and it worked a dream to my disbelief lol

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The plug at top of rad the pins come out mine were bad not even touching i adjusted them also and cleaned rack plugs also and fuse on positive termanl 60amp i belive

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Sphericals! Didn't check that when I had the battery out today, muppet! That's for tomorrow afternoon then.
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ChrisHolmes wrote:Sphericals! Didn't check that when I had the battery out today, muppet! That's for tomorrow afternoon then.
Try new battery connections


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My front number plates decided to fall off this morning along with the third bracket in the middle. Oh dear. Guess Ill have to find some bolts today.
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Running out of time dont think will have everything done on rx8 but its a project and these take time i guess

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Got to figure out the thread and such on the screw that was still holding my numberplate holder to the lower bumper.. So I can find a bolt replacement and hopefully not almost lose it this time.
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Is there a predictable correlation between the AF size and the thread size?
That's no use of course if it doesn't have a hex head!
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Doesn't have a hex head unfortunately. Its one of the OEM numberplate mount screws that was allegedly meant to make life easy. I was afraid they weren't really quite long enough. Worst comes to worst I can always just buy some bolts drill out the existing holes and put nut/bolt combos through those. Or find a bolt thats smaller thread than the hole and do the same with some washers.
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Took it out for a final blast before front suspension renewal tomorrow. I won't miss the old springs!

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Changed wheels, semi slicks now on.

Been keeping a close eye on my ECB Red Stuff front pads, hoping to last until the Mintex 1144 arrived, but they have given out and would not last it to Combe tell about a couple of track sessions as well #-o

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Trying to redo wheels after they got messed up now spray gun has packed up loads to do before combe ah well will have to do my best if its not done nothing i can do lol

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Everything barring the AFR gauge and the power steering is now working on the car so as I write this then most definitely my RX8 will be at JDM Castle Combe on Saturday.
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Have you checked the polarity on the main power for pas. If my memory serves me right its black power white nuetral...Wayne got his mixed up.

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boosted wrote:Have you checked the polarity on the main power for pas. If my memory serves me right its black power white nuetral...Wayne got his mixed up.

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Black +
White -- ?
Not very intuitive!
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It follows the Japanese and US National Electrical Codes, where white (or sometime grey) is the neutral/negative and black is live.
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