What have you done to your RX-8 today????
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Have moved on to my next project, front and rear mudflaps, were fairly fast pink, now sunlight silver, filled, primed and first coat of silver applied. At some point I'm going to have to fit these, along with the aero skirts, managed to download pdf files for oem fitment, any hints and tips? Searched already and there was a post about fitting, but it's no longer available.
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Took the RX8 to the garage for repairs and MOT. Needs new drop links, rear coil spring, two tyres and discs and pads. First time driving it since the summer. Total mileage covered since last MOT, 260 miles. Too busy last year to really enjoy it. But me and the wife intend to enjoy it this year
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
I can't really take credit for "doing" this but managed to fix up a bunch of issues yesterday (credit to Luke Murdoch):
- replace engine mounts
- replace exhaust/cat gasket
- fix oil leak
- fix rear droplinks
- fix rear ns shock
- fix os front ABS wiring
- fix os wing mirror (not pitching up/down)
- replace interior passenger lamp
- fix handsfree kit (mic unplugged )
- fit custom plate
chuffed!
- replace engine mounts
- replace exhaust/cat gasket
- fix oil leak
- fix rear droplinks
- fix rear ns shock
- fix os front ABS wiring
- fix os wing mirror (not pitching up/down)
- replace interior passenger lamp
- fix handsfree kit (mic unplugged )
- fit custom plate
chuffed!
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Calibrated the EDFC and it bleeps away merrily doing its work invisibly.
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Fitted new battery terminals.
Didn't all go to plan as think I've messed up fuel trims.
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EDECOA Battery Terminals Connectors with Wing Nut 12 / 24V Battery Clamps (1 pair)
Didn't all go to plan as think I've messed up fuel trims.
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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
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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
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What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Does this mean I’ll see you next ThursdayChrisHolmes wrote:Calibrated the EDFC and it bleeps away merrily doing its work invisibly.
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Certainly does as I presumed you had swapped me and Dan around.
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Yep I’m picking his up Wednesday so is Thursday ok
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Removed rear offside light cluster. Dried out the water spots inside with hairdryer. Fitted new gasket which I covered with silicone grease then re-fitted and torqued up.
Hopefully will stay dry this time, third time of doing!
Hopefully will stay dry this time, third time of doing!
231 now gone, I'm likely to regret it.
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similar to me , noticed an albatross has plopped all over it so gave it a jet wash didnt thank me or even acknowledge me. I'm sure its upset but it ain't going anywhere until the AGMScartlead wrote:looked at my 8, said hello but got no reply
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So while fitting the front aero splash guard, I couldn't help being nosey and I looked behind the plastic expecting to see rust, all I can say is the rust treatment guy must of got some the night before.
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Drove over to meet Gary Deery at Peartree Services, Oxford. Car ran well, fiddled with the EDFC.
Parked for about an hour then set off to 30405's place.
The dreaded rear end vibration returned, like driving with a badly flat spotted tyre you can hea4 and feel it plus the rear spoiler visibly vibrates. After a couple of miles thinking the car would shake itself apart the vibration suddenly stopped!
Hmm! Maybe because the tyres are a few years old the PS rear had “set” with a flat section whilst parked and then once some heat got into the tyre it levelled out.
Anyone experienced anything similar to this?
Parked for about an hour then set off to 30405's place.
The dreaded rear end vibration returned, like driving with a badly flat spotted tyre you can hea4 and feel it plus the rear spoiler visibly vibrates. After a couple of miles thinking the car would shake itself apart the vibration suddenly stopped!
Hmm! Maybe because the tyres are a few years old the PS rear had “set” with a flat section whilst parked and then once some heat got into the tyre it levelled out.
Anyone experienced anything similar to this?
Rotary History;
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Jan 2019-Jun 2020 T200 CAD Orange SC 231
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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
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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
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Failed hub bearing on a BMW 1 series, but that would also appear as suddenly as it disappeared.
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Took the rear brakes apart as best I could without a new 'rebuild' kit cleaned everything, put in back together and bleed the brakes. Also, look at and despaired at the amount of corrosion behind the rear arch liners.
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got a similar issue with the laguna at the moment. caused by a sticking caliper and warped disk. its also very random.
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Test fit of the track wheels!
Ordered tyres too, some cheap Accelera 651s in soft!
Ordered tyres too, some cheap Accelera 651s in soft!
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Continued with the aero kit install, today was side skirt/deflector day, again I'm surprised at how well my car is resisting the dreaded rust, definately wasn't a Friday car in the rust treatment department.
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I like the bales in the background gives it that barn lookDr. FrankenRex wrote:Test fit of the track wheels!
Ordered tyres too, some cheap Accelera 651s in soft!
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Somewhat controversially that is why I called it the Auto Barn
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Well hello there 265/35R18 tyres!
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Loaded the car ready for Thursday at Neil’s.
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think you need to put a bit more weight on the front end Chris. Looks like the steering will be light at that angle.
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