What have you done to your RX-8 today????
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Why did I ask about Battery cable? Ive been offered a VArta E24 [4 not 3] battery which was wrongly ordered, not required, so is cheap for me [and I need to replace my current E23].
It's the same spec as the E23 I believe, 70Ah, 630A, same dimensions, but the terminals are on the other way round - swapped.
So I thought, no problem, the neg will reach easily, and I'll extend the positive lead to reach the terminal nearer the front of the car.
I've now noticed that the fuse and bits next to the + terminal are fixed to the battery box. Is this a fatal flaw in my plan, or is there enough room for this to work, please?
It's the same spec as the E23 I believe, 70Ah, 630A, same dimensions, but the terminals are on the other way round - swapped.
So I thought, no problem, the neg will reach easily, and I'll extend the positive lead to reach the terminal nearer the front of the car.
I've now noticed that the fuse and bits next to the + terminal are fixed to the battery box. Is this a fatal flaw in my plan, or is there enough room for this to work, please?
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Not sure if I can get the parrot to sit still long enough to catch the dripsChrisHolmes wrote:Check the belt tension. Also if that’s ok put a drop of beak fluid onto the running pulley if it stops squeaking change the belt.
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Got given a clean bill of health from Robert, there are a couple of crusty patches but all is super solid he said.Keke wrote:You all know where I am!
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Then picked up a racing beat exhaust from Dan 45 minutes down the road.
Drive back was great, apart from no brakes! Due to the over spray. Think I'm going to pull the pads out and de grease everything before Snetterton, otherwise things might go a bit wrong,,,,
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
nightfire10 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:54 pmNot sure if I can get the parrot to sit still long enough to catch the dripsChrisHolmes wrote:Check the belt tension. Also if that’s ok put a drop of beak fluid onto the running pulley if it stops squeaking change the belt.
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Thats strange, normally any over spray is minimal. Have you tried a couple of good hard braking sessions to get the brakes good and hot?Keke wrote: ↑Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:01 pmGot given a clean bill of health from Robert, there are a couple of crusty patches but all is super solid he said.Keke wrote:You all know where I am!
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Then picked up a racing beat exhaust from Dan 45 minutes down the road.
Drive back was great, apart from no brakes! Due to the over spray. Think I'm going to pull the pads out and de grease everything before Snetterton, otherwise things might go a bit wrong,,,,
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Yep multiple times Down the m6.
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Mine were like that for the drive back after Krown and I think the subsequent drive but cleared after. Mine didn't need any extra work.
Maybe just go for a drive after a day or two once the drips are almost done, and do a few 60-20 mph brakes before doing anything specific on the calipers?
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Can you not train a parrot to catch the drips?
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I could if I had onewarpc0il wrote: Can you not train a parrot to catch the drips?
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Today saw the final stages of stripping out the old 192, almost ready to start fixing up the Nemesis.
Anyone got any ideas how you remove the rear windscreen without smashing it?
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
I purchased a new pump from Mick's garage online for around £30 delivered.
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I think Bigpete has managed this beforeCalcifur83 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 5:17 pmAnyone got any ideas how you remove the rear windscreen without smashing it?
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
So yesterday was spent in the lovely countryside at Robs using his very generous offer of the use of his lift, the result was, Wills suspension changed from standard(with kyb shocks) to pz (with the much appreciated help of Rob) and installation of oil cooler lines from the club organised supplier, it was a long day(for me I set out at 8 in the morning and got home just after midnight) but we were subject to fantastic hospitality (cups of tea, bacon rolls and pizza) and then given a guided tour of Robs "little" project his fantastically finished holiday home(available to book, if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle into peaceful countryside)
Suffice to say I believe Will is pleased with his improved ride quality and the knowledge that his oil cooler lines aren't about to become porous.
Good company if a little cold eh? Will.
Suffice to say I believe Will is pleased with his improved ride quality and the knowledge that his oil cooler lines aren't about to become porous.
Good company if a little cold eh? Will.
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^^^ Is a great example of why I love this OC
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Gave it a good clean and a quick spray on wax. The paint work is so tatty unfortunately, because the majority is beautiful when its clean and the sun hits it. Randomly bought a little Mazdaspeed badge years ago when I first bought the MS body kit and decided to whack it on. Exhaust tips look great when they're polished too, just a shame that spitting flames covers them in carbon very, very quickly.
Made a big list of things that need doing. A lot regarding the body kit. Need to get those front splash guards back on asap and find a way to stop a lot of the flex in the front. Also need to get the rear off and cut out the back box heat shield as with a light tap of the rear valance you can hear it rattling against the body work.
Made a big list of things that need doing. A lot regarding the body kit. Need to get those front splash guards back on asap and find a way to stop a lot of the flex in the front. Also need to get the rear off and cut out the back box heat shield as with a light tap of the rear valance you can hear it rattling against the body work.
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That's is a tasty looking Kuro!. Love the wheels.LeeW wrote:Gave it a good clean and a quick spray on wax. The paint work is so tatty unfortunately, because the majority is beautiful when its clean and the sun hits it. Randomly bought a little Mazdaspeed badge years ago when I first bought the MS body kit and decided to whack it on. Exhaust tips look great when they're polished too, just a shame that spitting flames covers them in carbon very, very quickly.
Made a big list of things that need doing. A lot regarding the body kit. Need to get those front splash guards back on asap and find a way to stop a lot of the flex in the front. Also need to get the rear off and cut out the back box heat shield as with a light tap of the rear valance you can hear it rattling against the body work.
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Got rid of the TGRs and swapped out the nuts! just a little job - but something none the less
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How do you get through the MOT without a rear foglight?LeeW wrote: ↑Sun Oct 24, 2021 7:33 pmGave it a good clean and a quick spray on wax. The paint work is so tatty unfortunately, because the majority is beautiful when its clean and the sun hits it. Randomly bought a little Mazdaspeed badge years ago when I first bought the MS body kit and decided to whack it on. Exhaust tips look great when they're polished too, just a shame that spitting flames covers them in carbon very, very quickly.
Made a big list of things that need doing. A lot regarding the body kit. Need to get those front splash guards back on asap and find a way to stop a lot of the flex in the front. Also need to get the rear off and cut out the back box heat shield as with a light tap of the rear valance you can hear it rattling against the body work.
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Went to airsoft yesterday in the 8 first time I've gone in my car safe to say a lot of people loved it had people talking to me all day about it... getting the car of the field after the rain was interesting defiantly got the car muddy trying to get out of that one hahah
Did notice I had a squeak in the engine bay after parking up at home though popped the bonnet sounded like it was coming from the pulleys / belts
Did notice I had a squeak in the engine bay after parking up at home though popped the bonnet sounded like it was coming from the pulleys / belts
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Mud on the belts can do that. Hopefully not got into the idler pulley bearing.
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
as you know its a sealed bearing. I wouldn't be concerned about that...
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The traction control should have cut in and you should have been able to have you foot flat to the floor and the system would automatically maximise any traction available.Nanotrox wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 5:38 pmWent to airsoft yesterday in the 8 first time I've gone in my car safe to say a lot of people loved it had people talking to me all day about it... getting the car of the field after the rain was interesting defiantly got the car muddy trying to get out of that one hahah
Did notice I had a squeak in the engine bay after parking up at home though popped the bonnet sounded like it was coming from the pulleys / belts
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
New Set of oil lines, made today being tested to 300psi tonight and in the post tomorrow excellent service from the same guy that did the last group buy.
Includes all fittings.
Includes all fittings.
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