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

Place for discussions about the RX-8
User avatar
SeeJay
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 3835
Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2013 2:17 pm
RX-8: R3
Colour: Sparkling Black
Location: Nottingham
Has thanked: 41 times
Been thanked: 109 times

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

Post by SeeJay »

It was just a friendly suggestion.

Nick does a great job,whatever it is.

Of course it's not the exact same shade of blue :roll: My red tray doesn't exactly match my red silicon intake hose,or red enameled throttle body,either ..

It was just a friendly suggestion.
These users thanked the author SeeJay for the post:
Dove66 (Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:14 am)
2008 Sparkling Black R3 Japspeed Sportcat & Toyo Catback Drilled/grooved discs Simota Induction Kit D585 Coils Braided S/S lines Polished Engine Bay DRL's 2011 Spec Gearbox LED Side & fogs Calibre GT-R rims Michelin Pilot Sport 3 255/35 19 Nissan GTR spoiler RacingBeat ARB's Tein coilovers BHR motor mounts Amemiya Grille CL RC5 pads
User avatar
Dove66
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 1685
Joined: Sat May 14, 2011 7:29 pm
RX-8: 40th Anniversary
Colour: Crystal White
Location: Northampton
Has thanked: 39 times
Been thanked: 59 times

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

Post by Dove66 »

SeeJay wrote:
Sat Dec 01, 2018 8:35 pm
It was just a friendly suggestion.

Nick does a great job,whatever it is.

Of course it's not the exact same shade of blue :roll: My red tray doesn't exactly match my red silicon intake hose,or red enameled throttle body,either ..

It was just a friendly suggestion.
Sorry I didn’t mean it to sound defensive but having read my reply back it does a bit.

I really appreciate the suggestion.
Crystal White 40th Anniversary
001/400
User avatar
Luke0611
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 223
Joined: Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:30 pm
RX-8: 40th Anniversary
Colour: Custom
Location: Bromsgrove
Has thanked: 82 times
Been thanked: 60 times

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

Post by Luke0611 »

Had a Toyosport cat back exhaust installed last week.
Had all the brake discs and pads replaced and had a Japspeed sports cat installed today. Old brakes and cat were dead, with the MOT due tomorrow.
Needless to say it's been an expensive week.Image

Any opinions on respraying a 40th Anniversary?
R3-40th Anniversary [97/400] R3 face conversion in Ford Frozen White (originally Met Grey)
Engine Rebuild at 96,###.
Full bridge port
Tuned by Rotary Revs @209whp
Lightweight flywheel
Mazda Rev C Coils
AEM CAI
Racing Beat catback
Dual Res Decat
R-Magic Exhaust Manifold
Rota Pro R 18"/9.5
Yokohama AD08RS 255/40/18
TEIN Flex Z Coilovers
Whiteline ARBs
User avatar
warpc0il
Spin Doctor
Spin Doctor
Posts: 32532
Joined: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:56 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Lightning Yellow
Location: Groomsport, Co Down, NI
Has thanked: 444 times
Been thanked: 2080 times

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

Post by warpc0il »

Luke0611 wrote:
Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:51 pm
Any opinions on respraying a 40th Anniversary?
Paint damage/repair or colour change?
The 40th Anniversary is rare enough to be more valuable in the original colour.
If you just want to change the colour then a wrap would be cheaper and has the added bonus of not harming the resale value.
Dave
The Spin Doctor ™
uǝǝɹɔs ɹnoʎ ʇɹǝʌuı ǝsɐǝld :ɹoɹɹǝ
User avatar
Luke0611
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 223
Joined: Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:30 pm
RX-8: 40th Anniversary
Colour: Custom
Location: Bromsgrove
Has thanked: 82 times
Been thanked: 60 times

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

Post by Luke0611 »


warpc0il wrote:
Paint damage/repair or colour change?
The 40th Anniversary is rare enough to be more valuable in the original colour.
If you just want to change the colour then a wrap would be cheaper and has the added bonus of not harming the resale value.
Would be a colour change. Since I can do the paintwork myself, it would be cheaper for me to do it this way. Thinking white, need to look around to find the right one

Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

R3-40th Anniversary [97/400] R3 face conversion in Ford Frozen White (originally Met Grey)
Engine Rebuild at 96,###.
Full bridge port
Tuned by Rotary Revs @209whp
Lightweight flywheel
Mazda Rev C Coils
AEM CAI
Racing Beat catback
Dual Res Decat
R-Magic Exhaust Manifold
Rota Pro R 18"/9.5
Yokohama AD08RS 255/40/18
TEIN Flex Z Coilovers
Whiteline ARBs
User avatar
warpc0il
Spin Doctor
Spin Doctor
Posts: 32532
Joined: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:56 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Lightning Yellow
Location: Groomsport, Co Down, NI
Has thanked: 444 times
Been thanked: 2080 times

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

Post by warpc0il »

My advice would still be "Don't repaint a 40th Anniversary - unless you're planning to keep it beyond the point where resale value makes a difference"

Actually, the 40th Anni' is likely to be the first 8s to actually increase in value as the model becomes rarer and recognised as a classic - as long as it's either in good original condition and can be returned to, by just replacing parts.
These users thanked the author warpc0il for the post (total 2):
Luke0611 (Sun Dec 02, 2018 5:09 am) • ChrisHolmes (Sun Dec 02, 2018 5:42 pm)
Dave
The Spin Doctor ™
uǝǝɹɔs ɹnoʎ ʇɹǝʌuı ǝsɐǝld :ɹoɹɹǝ
User avatar
bigpete8
Forum Moderator
Forum Moderator
Posts: 2492
Joined: Wed May 17, 2017 12:27 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Sunlight Silver
Location: Tyne & Wear
Has thanked: 150 times
Been thanked: 162 times

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

Post by bigpete8 »

Used some white spirit to clean the residue left in the swept area of windscreen.
Careful not to get any where near paint and wash with two jugs of hot water with a little detergent

Hopefully all smears now gone!
Sunlight Silver 231

Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.

Living with a rotary - 7 Years in
viewtopic.php?p=1105043#p1105043
User avatar
TerryH
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 292
Joined: Sat Oct 29, 2016 7:04 am
RX-8: 40th Anniversary
Colour: Metropolitan Grey
Location: Farnborough
Has thanked: 16 times
Been thanked: 13 times

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

Post by TerryH »

Fitted RRP MkII coils :thumleft: :thumleft: :thumleft: :thumleft:
Oil change
Oil filter change
Air filter change

Started to load up for Brands on Friday, have to find some time this week to finish.
40th Anniversary Metropolitan Grey [028/400]
20mm Eibach Spacers
Milltek Pettit Exhaust ( Decat/ Highflow Cat)
Axial Flow Short Shifter
EBC Braided Brake Lines
RRP "Sohn" Adapter
RRP Performance Coil system MKII
RB REVi Intake & RAM Air Duct
PZ Suspension
User avatar
bigpete8
Forum Moderator
Forum Moderator
Posts: 2492
Joined: Wed May 17, 2017 12:27 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Sunlight Silver
Location: Tyne & Wear
Has thanked: 150 times
Been thanked: 162 times

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

Post by bigpete8 »

bigpete8 wrote:
Sun Dec 02, 2018 6:33 pm
Used some white spirit to clean the residue left in the swept area of windscreen.
Careful not to get any where near paint and wash with two jugs of hot water with a little detergent

Hopefully all smears now gone!
Well this morning was damp and cold and still have 1 Issue I had before... Maybe slightly less..
1st thing on morning Looks like condensation on outside of glass in Swept area but doesn't wipe away until glass warmed by demister.
Should say also cleaned wiper blades thoroughly and once glass is warmed wipes brilliantly.

Other than another attack with white spirit anyone got any ideas?
Sunlight Silver 231

Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.

Living with a rotary - 7 Years in
viewtopic.php?p=1105043#p1105043
User avatar
warpc0il
Spin Doctor
Spin Doctor
Posts: 32532
Joined: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:56 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Lightning Yellow
Location: Groomsport, Co Down, NI
Has thanked: 444 times
Been thanked: 2080 times

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

Post by warpc0il »

White spirit is an oil, so leaves a thin residue itself.

Meths is a much better degreaser for glass and it used to be a good trick to put a shot of meths in the washer bottle water, to help clean the screen and to act as an anti-freeze.

Note I said "used to be" as you don't want meths anywhere near your headlights, since it will crazy/fog the plastic.
231 owners need to be very careful which screenwash they use, as many (especially "winter washes") aren't good for headlights.

Isopropyl alcohol is also good for cleaning glass, and bad for headlights.
Dave
The Spin Doctor ™
uǝǝɹɔs ɹnoʎ ʇɹǝʌuı ǝsɐǝld :ɹoɹɹǝ
DB2626983C
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 458
Joined: Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:03 am
RX-8: PZ
Colour: Brilliant Black
Location: Jedburgh, Scottish Borders
Has thanked: 0
Been thanked: 3 times

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

Post by DB2626983C »

Dave
Thanks for “winter wash” info. Is there a safe brand or a particular chemical/ingredient to avoid to keep our headlights safe?

Dave
Brilliant Black PZ, Strakes, red calipers with logo.
johnbb99
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 708
Joined: Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:00 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Winning Blue
Location: Lampeter, West Wales
Has thanked: 316 times
Been thanked: 53 times

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

Post by johnbb99 »

I'd avoid anything containing any sort of alcohol in view of Dave's info.
John -- ex-owner of a Winning Blue 231
User avatar
warpc0il
Spin Doctor
Spin Doctor
Posts: 32532
Joined: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:56 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Lightning Yellow
Location: Groomsport, Co Down, NI
Has thanked: 444 times
Been thanked: 2080 times

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

Post by warpc0il »

I recommend Sonax in this DIY article, and I'd still go with that.

My original link, to their old site, was broken and I see that their new site has been updated, including...
Sonax wrote: Ideal for high quality XENON headlamps and light diffusing plastic headlamps in clear-glass optic
which sort of proves that I was right!

I see that they now also do an XTREME version
Sonax wrote:Does not induce stress cracks or blind spots in anti-glare headlights. Also ideal for high quality XENON-headlights and plastic anti-glare headlights in clear glass optic
Which is very hi-tech but obviously not as fast, seeing as it's blue rather than yellow :roll:

Anyway, it is tricky finding a suitable product, though the phrases above give you a clue what to look out for.
Dave
The Spin Doctor ™
uǝǝɹɔs ɹnoʎ ʇɹǝʌuı ǝsɐǝld :ɹoɹɹǝ
DB2626983C
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 458
Joined: Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:03 am
RX-8: PZ
Colour: Brilliant Black
Location: Jedburgh, Scottish Borders
Has thanked: 0
Been thanked: 3 times

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

Post by DB2626983C »

Good stuff Dave, thanks
Brilliant Black PZ, Strakes, red calipers with logo.
User avatar
ChrisHolmes
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 28285
Joined: Sun Jan 29, 2006 10:04 pm
Location: Cheltenham
Has thanked: 2567 times
Been thanked: 940 times

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

Post by ChrisHolmes »

Not today but tomorrow as first is forecast after standing since Friday after fitting the new starter motor I will try a really cold start!
These users thanked the author ChrisHolmes for the post:
wiggles (Thu Dec 06, 2018 11:48 pm)
Rotary History;

Sep 2005-Aug 2006 EO55 XOL VR 231 New
Oct 2014-Mar 2019 OE06 EWJ VR 231
Jan 2019-Jun 2020 T200 CAD Orange SC 231
Feb 2020-May 2023 RR54 AJR VR 231 Modified for Track
Oct 2020-Mar 2021 YA56 EUE Copper Red Nemesis
Jun 2022-Apr 2023 TN07 JHD KURO Resurrected
Jun 2023-Jan2024 OV09 BFF Sparkling Black R3
Avatar courtesy of my grandson Cameron
goodeggbob
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 16889
Joined: Sun Feb 18, 2018 1:12 pm
RX-8: Kuro
Colour: Kuro Black
Location: oswestry shropshire
Has thanked: 219 times
Been thanked: 347 times

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

Post by goodeggbob »

try using vinegar on old newspaper for cleaning windscreen,it cuts straight thru road grime.
Rob :thumright:
User avatar
PaulAV
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 2496
Joined: Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:29 am
RX-8: 231
Colour: Sunlight Silver
Location: Coventry
Has thanked: 170 times
Been thanked: 521 times

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

Post by PaulAV »

Whenever I'm cleaning glass I use vinegar with a few drops of washing up liquid, really old school way to clean glass but works, as for the newspaper that adds the extra sparkle, something to do with the ink. You could try a mix of vinegar and Isopropyl alcohol. Once the windscreen is clean try rain x this stops the misting effect left by the wipers
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
User avatar
warpc0il
Spin Doctor
Spin Doctor
Posts: 32532
Joined: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:56 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Lightning Yellow
Location: Groomsport, Co Down, NI
Has thanked: 444 times
Been thanked: 2080 times

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

Post by warpc0il »

Funny you should say about Rain-X as I've found that glass previously treated with Rain-X is much more prone to the mist effect, just as the wipers pass over. Then the only way to stop it is to give it a really good clean, maybe with something like T-Cut and leave well alone, or re-treat with Rain-X, unlike that wears and you have to start again.

Rain-X does shift the water well at speed, without the wipers, and can stop frost forming on the glass or at least make it easier to remove.
Dave
The Spin Doctor ™
uǝǝɹɔs ɹnoʎ ʇɹǝʌuı ǝsɐǝld :ɹoɹɹǝ
User avatar
PaulAV
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 2496
Joined: Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:29 am
RX-8: 231
Colour: Sunlight Silver
Location: Coventry
Has thanked: 170 times
Been thanked: 521 times

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

Post by PaulAV »

I think the rain x puts a coating on the wipers that cause the smearing once the treatment wears off.
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
User avatar
warpc0il
Spin Doctor
Spin Doctor
Posts: 32532
Joined: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:56 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Lightning Yellow
Location: Groomsport, Co Down, NI
Has thanked: 444 times
Been thanked: 2080 times

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

Post by warpc0il »

I've had all sorts of problems "since the treatment's worn off" but that's another story...
These users thanked the author warpc0il for the post (total 2):
ChrisHolmes (Mon Dec 03, 2018 11:13 pm) • johnbb99 (Tue Dec 04, 2018 12:25 am)
Dave
The Spin Doctor ™
uǝǝɹɔs ɹnoʎ ʇɹǝʌuı ǝsɐǝld :ɹoɹɹǝ
User avatar
13Black
Former Member
Former Member
Posts: 4726
Joined: Sun Jan 10, 2016 10:14 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Velocity Red
Location: Leicestershire
Has thanked: 265 times
Been thanked: 359 times

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

Post by 13Black »

A different kind of smearing :o
-= Rotormelon Money Pit Build of Tasteless Questionable Bodgery =-
Experimelon 183whp rebuild | Rotary Revs D585s | PZ Suspension | Hawk & Yellowstuff pads | Extra steering lock | Custom exhaust | Added rearward flames of glory | Unnecessarily repurposed ball gags
-= Clicky click for build thread =-
User avatar
kopite72
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 13210
Joined: Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:30 am
Location: Cork Ireland
Has thanked: 144 times
Been thanked: 282 times

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

Post by kopite72 »

New battery, oil change, new plugs and a few other bits and pieces and oh I'll be needing a new clutch soon :roll:

Cheap as chips these things to maintain :lol:
R3 GONE, FUN WHILE I HAD HER BUT NOW LOVING MY 25TH ANNIVERSARY MX5

Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS

Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
User avatar
bigpete8
Forum Moderator
Forum Moderator
Posts: 2492
Joined: Wed May 17, 2017 12:27 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Sunlight Silver
Location: Tyne & Wear
Has thanked: 150 times
Been thanked: 162 times

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

Post by bigpete8 »

Left her languishing at home whilst I took euro box☹️
Sunlight Silver 231

Pete/Peter him/he/hrh couldn't really care as have 3 siblings and was lucky not to get called by the dogs name.

Living with a rotary - 7 Years in
viewtopic.php?p=1105043#p1105043
User avatar
ChrisHolmes
Club Member
Club Member
Posts: 28285
Joined: Sun Jan 29, 2006 10:04 pm
Location: Cheltenham
Has thanked: 2567 times
Been thanked: 940 times

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

Post by ChrisHolmes »

Drove it down to Brands Hatch and am not convinced all is well in the engine department!
Rotary History;

Sep 2005-Aug 2006 EO55 XOL VR 231 New
Oct 2014-Mar 2019 OE06 EWJ VR 231
Jan 2019-Jun 2020 T200 CAD Orange SC 231
Feb 2020-May 2023 RR54 AJR VR 231 Modified for Track
Oct 2020-Mar 2021 YA56 EUE Copper Red Nemesis
Jun 2022-Apr 2023 TN07 JHD KURO Resurrected
Jun 2023-Jan2024 OV09 BFF Sparkling Black R3
Avatar courtesy of my grandson Cameron
User avatar
warpc0il
Spin Doctor
Spin Doctor
Posts: 32532
Joined: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:56 pm
RX-8: 231
Colour: Lightning Yellow
Location: Groomsport, Co Down, NI
Has thanked: 444 times
Been thanked: 2080 times

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

Post by warpc0il »

ChrisHolmes wrote:
Thu Dec 06, 2018 11:08 pm
... and running sweet as nut
I knew that was asking for trouble #-o :(
Dave
The Spin Doctor ™
uǝǝɹɔs ɹnoʎ ʇɹǝʌuı ǝsɐǝld :ɹoɹɹǝ