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

[Ollie]

Believe they were rainsport 3s Dave. Squeled like no tomorrow when it dried up (which was the only time I got to be in Caseys car).

[Dave2112]

I have used the Rainsport 3’s in monsoon conditions on track, both at Combe and Mallory, and they were excellent, they kept me on the black stuff, while others were slipping and sliding all over the place or going slower to avoid scary moments. They’re not too bad in the dry either although after about 10 laps I think they are susceptible to overheating a bit.

[Nickp47]

Finished my first engine change, I have had this PZ tucked away as despite having only 48k it had low compression on the rear rotor. It started and drove with no issues but obviously could not be sold for a good price.

I took a chance on an eBay engine from a scrappie type place on the basis that if it turns out to be crap, I will at least have learnt how to change an engine (lockdown obviously being the ideal time to do such things)

First of all I was happy when it fired up and ran smoothly, then was even happier once it had fully warmed and I did a compression test. The seller claimed the engine had done 38k and it seems they weren’t lying, results were excellent.

[Nickp47]

That's a massive result - which proves that it can be done

[ChrisHolmes]

Swapped the rear LED lights over from T200 to RR54 over the last couple of days which has been a real test of my electrics abilities as I was removing the towing electrics from the loom plus the indicator repeating LED lights in the rear grills.
Anyway the pain of nothing working was eventually banished and they are now working in all their glory!

[casey]

When I bought the Pz they came with ditchfinders on, so eventually today I got new Rainsport 5’s fitted, will see how they fair compared to the 3’s I’ve been running.

I'd be very interested to hear how they compare Dave. I've been so impressed with the 3's in the wet that it's hard to believe they can improve much!

[NeMFO]

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I fitted a ghetto decat today so that I can keep my cat in good condition for special occasions. I had a bugger of a problem getting both of the flanges of the sprung bolts through the holes in the Cat-back plate though because it wasn’t anything like parallel with the plate on the mid section.

I came to the conclusion that I could get the wiggle room I needed if I could compress the springs and came up with this scheme that worked a treat in case you find yourself having similar struggles.

The Allen keys compress the spring whilst enabling adjustment of the cable ties which were strong enough to hold them until the bolts were tightened. The ties were then cut and pulled free. Result.

[PaulAV]

The sprung section can be a pain, I tend to use Mole grips to help get everything compressed, I try and get everything assembled with the least amount of tension (just get nuts to hold a few threads) get everything in place then pull things up tight once everything's on place

[Lucky 8 Racing]

Discovered that the shell is beyond repair and she is destined for the scrap heap

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[30405]

Discovered that the shell is beyond repair and she is destined for the scrap heap

That sucks. No chance to find another body and transplant?

[qwakers]

whats wrong with it? put some detailed pics up...

[NeMFO]

Discovered that the shell is beyond repair and she is destined for the scrap heap 5034646B-51CE-435A-A2E6-794F2E511EA0.jpeg

Really sorry to hear that. What a shame.

[NeMFO]

The sprung section can be a pain, I tend to use Mole grips to help get everything compressed, I try and get everything assembled with the least amount of tension (just get nuts to hold a few threads) get everything in place then pull things up tight once everything's on place

I recommend you try this next time. It worked a treat.

[ChrisHolmes]

Discovered that the shell is beyond repair and she is destined for the scrap heap 5034646B-51CE-435A-A2E6-794F2E511EA0.jpeg

I know where there will be a partially stripped shell up for grabs soon and so do you.

[ChrisHolmes]

Destroyed mine a bit more. Does anyone have a photo of the back panel so I can see if that hole for the tow bar is standard or has been cut out and plated?

[Craig010]

Today I wanted to check the CAT out, as there's been some rattling going on, and I know its a cheap one that's been put on in the past (god knows when). Looks like it's starting to fail (as expected) with a chunk falling out the back on removal, so its an excuse for an RRP 200 cel when there's money in the bank! Things have gotten hot around that area, as seen by the melted O2 plug. Getting the cheap cat back on was a nightmare as nothing lines up right, and there were exhaust leaks both ends. Got there in the end though.

Also found time to give it a quick wash...

[nightfire10]

Rrp 200cell sounds nice with my borla cat back

[ChrisHolmes]

whats wrong with it? put some detailed pics up...

The resurectionista has spoken

[Nickp47]

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CHRIS, is this any good?

[PaulAV]

Power to weight on that must be good

[ChrisHolmes]

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Good try but I need to see the back panel behind the reinforcing crash bar. Mine certainly appears to have a plate surrounding the hole and a lot of welding fillet around the hole which make me suspect it’s not am OE feature!

[innerlurken]

Hi Chris, if you mean the hole here where the tow bar inserts then the hole is cut out from the sheet steel (think there are two layers at that point too) to fit the towbar, this is what i had to do to fit mine.

[ChrisHolmes]

Hi Chris, if you mean the hole here where the tow bar inserts then the hole is cut out from the sheet steel (think there are two layers at that point too) to fit the towbar, this is what i had to do to fit mine.

Excellent, confirms my suspicions it’s not just a push in do up the bolts! Did you have to weld a plate on just rustfproofed the cut edges?

[innerlurken]

I sprayed waxoil inside as best i could then used an edging strip around the metal, tho i didn't cut out the full rectangle hole, only the L shape for the steel to slide in

[Bigblueknight3k]

Since i have time am going to repair this already got paint to match just wanted to know are there any replacement section so i dont have to make a custom plate i know there is panels on ebay but i don't see the piont paying £200 for a part am going to cut up and the guy on fb does not respond any more and any one know any hidden rust area's on these cars as i have done the gearbox tunnel and floor/ arches anywere else

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