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

[Pippypip]

Basically what Chris said. In my car I used a 2.2ohm resistor with a fuse which worked for both my drivers and passenger seats but didn’t work on my wheel.

Issue is though that I had to cut the air bag wires and solder directly it to them using the plug off of the seat as they didn’t work when inserted into the plugs themselves.

[qwakers]

It did on mine for both side airbags, both seat airbags and the passenger dash airbag.

[ChrisHolmes]

Maybe I didn’t fit them correctly, something else to check now!

[Leck3000]

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Have you shortened your gear stick??

[New Duke]

Does anyone know of a simple way to switch off the warning light?

A small piece of black electrical tape normally works

[acejase]

Picked up after a few nights away from home for an alloy refurb. After much deliberation, I decided on a colour change from the standard anthracite to shadow chrome. I had my doubts about moving away from stock, but I think it was worth it, the finish complements the chrome-y tones of Aluminum Silver quite nicely.

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I had a set in shadow chrome on a breaker of mine a few years back and was pleasantly surprised. They look OEM enough not to stand out too much, but still look special. Very nice

Would you mind if I nabbed these pictures for the OC instagram? Happy to tag you if you let me know your username

Apologies for the tardy reply, sure thing! PM sent.

[New Duke]

Thanks for the airbag advice everyone. The warning being resistance based makes sense. I'll have a play.

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Have you shortened your gear stick??

No I just have a short one... at least it's plenty wide.

I do have a S1 gearbox fitted. That may make it sit a bit lower.

[nightfire10]

Hit 66k

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[Judderman]

Well today I bought my first rotary. Very excited - until 5 mins into the drive home engine light comes on
Private buyer so cant take it back. Didnt have the light on during the test drive the day before.
P2096 and P2270 codes - Sad and frustrated now.

Also looking for a list of the relays in the under bonnet fuse box - my ST relay??? Is broken, so no ides what type it actually is

So I guess what I did today was pick up new car, park new car up spend all night figuring out whats wrong.

[New Duke]

Could be as simple as a exhaust leak or a decat confusing the ecu. If you post a picture of the damaged relay (which could also be causing it) I’ll send you a replacement for the cost of postage

[qwakers]

Oh and feel free to post up a welcome thread in “hello I’m new here” and your own thread in “rx8 discussion” so we can help you properly

[Reloy]

Discovered it had a flat battery after not closing the boot properly a week ago, Doh!!

So I got to use my Utrai Jump Starter 2000A, complete with torch, and very usefull compass Started straight away

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[Broron]

Discovered it had a flat battery after not closing the boot properly a week ago, Doh!!

So I got to use my Utrai Jump Starter 2000A, complete with torch, and very usefull compass Started straight away



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Is there a particular direction to hold this on the compass for it to work

[Reloy]

Is there a particular direction to hold this on the compass for it to work

That is very much the case If you're already pointing north, it's very handy

[New Duke]

I flew the RX8 flag at Snetterton yesterday. That was a hot one! I need to buy some thin trousers as my only comfy ones, that I wore yesterday, are fleece lined.

Day went well and managed 200 miles on track and freed approx 140 litres of dino from their underground prison. I overtook as many as I was overtaken by so it was nice to feel competitive. Tyres and brake pads just wanted to keep going despite the heat. I've got the softer compound RS-R and they were very happy. This was also the first time I've used bluestuff pads and I found them more resilient that M1144s, although they are noisier during road driving.

It was too hot for the engine despite some cooling mods I've done and the needle crept up meaning I needed to short shift at times. But it didn't spit out coolant or cut out altogether through overheating, both of which I've have had on hot days in the past. So that's an improvement.

I spun out at Nelson and did a near 360 degrees before rolling backwards. The car didn't like that and threw up the EML with a P0336 code. It didn't want to restart which was a bit bum sweaty as I was still on the track, but thankfully it did start on the 4th attempt. So I've still not caused a red flag . Got back and cleared the code and the engine was fine for the rest of the day.

One interesting moment during the afternoon session was changing up into 5th* at the end of the Senna Straight (so a 100-and-a-bit mph) and the usual exhaust pop was accompanied by some very large fiery bits flying behind the car. Big enough to see clearly in my rearview mirror. Looked like burnt paper being thrown in the air.

Anyone ideas if that's a bad thing or normal? I have small flames sometimes... but nothing like that . I don't have a cat. Car's been running fine since.

Met some really nice people yesterday and the car always gets some interest and my driving got some compliments. My joy in trackdays had been waning so a good day was just the ticket. I took some lovely photos... but instead here's a photo of someone's dirty face mask stuck fast to my front tyre...

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*would normally keep it in 4th for Riches but: hot day and short shifting

[New Duke]

Did it suddenly get louder? Could have been exhaust packing.

[New Duke]

Did it suddenly get louder? Could have been exhaust packing.

It is a bit louder, which I'd thought was just my hearing. Thanks for the suggestion, I hadn't thought of that. Packing would be the correct kind of material too given what I saw in the air. If that's all it is then I'll be a happy boy

[79398]

Had the Air Con regassed cooooollll

[79398]

Fitted new gas struts.
Let's the bonnet open about 25mm more than the normal arm,

[30405]

Fitted new gas struts.
Let's the bonnet open about 25mm more than the normal arm,

Please be careful with those. I can't see if you've got that plastic intact or if it's cut in the photo, so I'll say it anyways - check that the bonnet can shut okay with the rear piece of plastic in place (windscreen cowling). I know that my bonnet has been bent at the rear due to these struts (or similar design to these), as a previous owner/mechanic has slammed it down into that plastic as they didn't cut it - as that's exactly where the struts are meant to lie when the bonnet is closed.

Best to check now as yours may well be ok, but rather that than a bent bonnet like mine

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[79398]

Fitted new gas struts.
Let's the bonnet open about 25mm more than the normal arm,

Please be careful with those. I can't see if you've got that plastic intact or if it's cut in the photo, so I'll say it anyways - check that the bonnet can shut okay with the rear piece of plastic in place (windscreen cowling). I know that my bonnet has been bent at the rear due to these struts (or similar design to these), as a previous owner/mechanic has slammed it down into that plastic as they didn't cut it - as that's exactly where the struts are meant to lie when the bonnet is closed.

Best to check now as yours may well be ok, but rather that than a bent bonnet like mine



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They are fine, the soft rubber is compressed when closed but that's it, the plastic beneath is not in any way comprised.
I can see the problem could happen if the bracket was deeper and more robust, so I guess choosing the cheap version worked out

[HarSc]

Fitted new gas struts.
Let's the bonnet open about 25mm more than the normal arm,

Please be careful with those. I can't see if you've got that plastic intact or if it's cut in the photo, so I'll say it anyways - check that the bonnet can shut okay with the rear piece of plastic in place (windscreen cowling). I know that my bonnet has been bent at the rear due to these struts (or similar design to these), as a previous owner/mechanic has slammed it down into that plastic as they didn't cut it - as that's exactly where the struts are meant to lie when the bonnet is closed.

Best to check now as yours may well be ok, but rather that than a bent bonnet like mine



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They are fine, the soft rubber is compressed when closed but that's it, the plastic beneath is not in any way comprised.
I can see the problem could happen if the bracket was deeper and more robust, so I guess choosing the cheap version worked out

Good to hear! I've got a bit of a hatred of the things now, still gotta get round to fitting the proper OEM ones when I get time so I definitely don't have issues then ha!

[Neilparry]

Does anybody want an exhaust manifold before I weigh it in on Monday




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[79398]

Please be careful with those. I can't see if you've got that plastic intact or if it's cut in the photo, so I'll say it anyways - check that the bonnet can shut okay with the rear piece of plastic in place (windscreen cowling). I know that my bonnet has been bent at the rear due to these struts (or similar design to these), as a previous owner/mechanic has slammed it down into that plastic as they didn't cut it - as that's exactly where the struts are meant to lie when the bonnet is closed.

Best to check now as yours may well be ok, but rather that than a bent bonnet like mine



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They are fine, the soft rubber is compressed when closed but that's it, the plastic beneath is not in any way comprised.
I can see the problem could happen if the bracket was deeper and more robust, so I guess choosing the cheap version worked out

Good to hear! I've got a bit of a hatred of the things now, still gotta get round to fitting the proper OEM ones when I get time so I definitely don't have issues then ha!

The Gauge of the metal for the bracket was not the best but did allow for a little persuasion to maximise the gap above the plastic, £25 ebay jobs, the pair of struts themselves work fine.
They wouldn't keep the bonnet of my jeep up but given the weight of the bonnet happy days.

[bigpete8]

Gave my RX8 a quick wash along with the euro box. Kids were supposed to be helping but by the time I blew soap with the pressure washer on the 5008 and then pressure washed the rx8 they were bored.
At least the pressure washer seems good at getting the dirt our of all the rain channels it seems to collect in.

I do think sunlight silver is probably one of the better colours for not showing how dirty it is.
Shame the wheels let mine down now .... Definitely in need of a refurb.