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Yorindesarin wrote:One thing about those LED projectors I don't particularly like is how bulbuous they might look in the door when fitted... I wonder as to why they're designed this specific way and if it would be possible to make them look a bit... Neater maybe?
Due to the lens that has to point down and inside they have a heatsink as well for the cree led used in the projection. They are a bit bulky but it’s kind of ok.

My next step will be to replace the actual white lights in that holding to red ones to match my colour scheme. So it will be red door lights with white projection.

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Yeah that is a bit bulky. And I was also going to change the puddle LED to red if I can. I wonder if theres enough room behind the door card to move the heatsink etc back out of the way possibly. Just wondering if it would be possible to reeingineer it so the projecter points downwards at an angle out of the way compared to directly down and bulbuous looking. For 13 quid theres no real loss... I'm pretty sure theres a possibility of doing it a little better with some work. The question is if I can manage it.. :p
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You can get logo projector lights that fit in the mirror housing, much neater as they're already facing down.

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Oo. Ill have to have a look for those then Dave, or do you perchance have a link? Im pretty sure theres a much neater way to do what these chineese ones are doing anyway. Just seems like they were made the way they are for the sake of easy and quick to manufacture.

Found this video on youtube... Looks like a bit of a better solution for a bit more money on the puddle light LEDs. Hm.

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had a hesitation on acceleration for a while so i took the plugs out today and found this.....
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changed the plugs and its running well again....but the compression test i did was not the best news... high 5s on rear rotor...high 4s on the front. it starts hot and cold without tooo much drama so its let it develop time i think...do something with it over the winter.
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xamtex wrote:
Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:14 pm
had a hesitation on acceleration for a while so i took the plugs out today and found this.....

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changed the plugs and its running well again....but the compression test i did was not the best news... high 5s on rear rotor...high 4s on the front. it starts hot and cold without tooo much drama so its let it develop time i think...do something with it over the winter.
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the group buy tester
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today i fitted a bluetooth handsfree kt for imaken.

considering it was a cheap chinese knockoff, it was no worse to install than the xcarlink. not as refined, but usable.
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xamtex wrote:the group buy tester
I wouldn't rely on them there really not very accurate one of my comp test came.back with cranking speed of over 800rpm and other members have had similar issues.

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mine was doing that,but today after i pulled the ess plug off it was giving consistant good results...every time.
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All loaded up ready for its first shake down at Pembrey tomorrow since fitting Bully’s rear end and suspension components.

Hoping for quicker Lap-times ImageImage and a dry day.


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Neilparry wrote:Image
All loaded up ready for its first shake down at Pembrey tomorrow since fitting Bully’s rear end and suspension components.

Hoping for quicker Lap-times ImageImage and a dry day.


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Just out of interest what's the weight of an RX-8 and trailer etc for towing?

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Haven’t weighed it but I’m thinking car 1400kg + 400kg trailer
Not counting the spare wheels.


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Finaly got the 4 outstanding recalls done.
2 around tbe fuel pump, and both front airbags.

Used Guildford mazda, no issues with them, all work complete within 2 1/2 hours.

Now just keeping an eye out for any fuel leaks but so far so good.

If anyone else in the area still has recalls, i have no issue recommending them.
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xamtex wrote:the group buy tester
Hmm I'm hoping to get mine tested on a proper tester to compare!

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I done mine on my old rex I had rr test and my tester rpm same values 0.1 bar different on one rotor
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I had pictures on my old phone and I think I was texting Chris at the time like always so mby is in our history rr test and my tester
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Fitted one side of rear springs bit of a pain lolImageImage

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Massive thanks to Chris Holmes for helping me replace my coolant hoses today. Still got the air pump to remove but ran out of time :( A job for another day :thumright: Beer and food on me Chris at the meet.
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Chris do you do apoitment for hose replacement I want the purple set of these
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Looks excellent Dave!
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Gave it a long overdue wash after 2-3 weeks of rain whenever I could wash it. Twas quite the mess to the say the least. I then took a picture with not my phone with the car facing the exact right way I swear so its just as good a picture as always!
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mi60o0 wrote:
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Chris do you do apoitment for hose replacement I want the purple set of these
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Don't let the distance to come between us dear...
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ChrisHolmes wrote:
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Only if within a 15 mile radius of my home!
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