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

[GreySilver Beast]

Service and MOT at the Performance Shop - and all is well with the world again. I was surprised to find Luke Murdoch there as well - he was robbing parts off a car.

[Neilparry]

All done.
While the two engines were on the bench
Swapped over the comp clutch, lightened flywheel and counter weight.
Swapped the Greedy sump and baffle plate and fitted all the bolts in the correct places lol
About 8hrs start to finish.
Wayne put in six hours,and I put 2
Thank you mate.

[shroom]

Service and MOT at the Performance Shop - and all is well with the world again. I was surprised to find Luke Murdoch there as well - he was robbing parts off a car.

Always nice to get a fresh MOT I'm sure Luke never sleeps?

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[shroom]

All done.
While the two engines were on the bench
Swapped over the comp clutch, lightened flywheel and counter weight.
Swapped the Greedy sump and baffle plate and fitted all the bolts in the correct places lol
About 8hrs start to finish.
Wayne put in six hours,and I put 2
Thank you mate.

I always go by the saying work smarter not harder looks like you got that nailed ;-) nice zorst looks the part

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[Neilparry]

Thanks

A few Buds helped us along
It’s easy when you’ve done it a few times.
Sounds sweet too
Toyo manifold and decat and a PZ rear silencer
Was gonna post it running but can’t upload a video


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[Ollie]

Received my clutch kit from Rotary Revs today. Fitting either next monday or at the weekend. Figured I should also order a pilot bearing but only thought of that yesterday so it may not arrive in time for a monday fitting.

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Can't wait to have a not slipping/spinning all the time clutch.

[ChrisHolmes]

Have you got the release bearing?

[ChrisHolmes]

Yup comes with the bearing in the kit. Tis part composite but you said that should be fine?

[Bigblueknight3k]

Mot day today month early i could not be bothered to take the power cat off and thought i would risk it as it was new anyway and it passed so did not have to put oem cat and manifold back on so result

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[Bigblueknight3k]

Oh but need a new omp sohn adapter gasket as it leaks

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[ChrisHolmes]

Oh but need a new omp sohn adapter gasket as it leaks

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Now that’s a pain in the a*** job to do!

[brix79]

Finally getting the Pettit on tomorrow, brand new tips too.

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[Nickp47]

Blimmin Eck Brix, I only just about remember your friend picking that up in the thick snow of winter 17 (or was it 18?)!!

[Bigblueknight3k]

Oh but need a new omp sohn adapter gasket as it leaks

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Now that’s a pain in the a*** job to do!

Yep tell me about it lol second time

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[brix79]

Blimmin Eck Brix, I only just about remember your friend picking that up in the thick snow of winter 17 (or was it 18?)!!

March 2018. Yea..

In my defense, all attempts at sourcing lower cost R3 tips failed, I had to give in and buy brand new ones in the end.

[Devon_Fourie]

Picked up my racing beat exhaust from Osman today which I am happy with.


Little selfie on way home

Decat my stock cat piece.



Can anyone confirm if those 2 bolts that are cut are needed for the sensor because it was a garage that removed my original car and replaced it, also can I remove that heat shield cause it is damaged and rattling or is it important to keep?

Tried polishing the tip of my new exhaust with some successful results.






On Thursday I am hoping to fit the decat pipe and racing beat exhaust.

[Dave2112]

Swapped the ditchfinders on the PZ for my rainsports off the silver one, also fitted new 1144’s on the front in time for Combe next Saturday. Changed the plugs, and am just waiting for the RRP coils to arrive so I can get them on too. Not sure if I will have time to fit the Revi scoop and airbox next week, but will see. Also did a double oil change and new filter.

[Nickp47]

@Devon - the two smaller holes on the cat are just for holding the protective shield so the o2 sensor can still be screwed in fine on yours

[ChrisHolmes]

Whilst the discs are away being ground I thought I would give the callipers an initial clean.
Not bad for c12 years old!
The callipers are hard anodised, not painted. The standard rears will be a bigger job to clean up.

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[mi60o0]

Picked up my racing beat exhaust from Osman today which I am happy with.


Little selfie on way home

Decat my stock cat piece.



Can anyone confirm if those 2 bolts that are cut are needed for the sensor because it was a garage that removed my original car and replaced it, also can I remove that heat shield cause it is damaged and rattling or is it important to keep?

Tried polishing the tip of my new exhaust with some successful results.






On Thursday I am hoping to fit the decat pipe and racing beat exhaust.

Is cheaper to buy decat than smashing oem cat mate

[Devon_Fourie]

Is cheaper to buy decat than smashing oem cat mate

Fair enough, I had my oem one laying around so I got my drill and big drill bit and went to town on it. Only took me 20mins to do so not complaining, I wanted to keep the centre silencer as I didn’t want my car to be crazy loud.

[Ollie]

I think it depends on the state of the OEM cat. If it would no longer pass an MOT for example you have nothing to lose bashing its guts out. If it was a perfectly healthy OEM cat then whelp!

[Devon_Fourie]

It was my old one, I have a new one in that passes mot just fine which is only 4 months old so I will keep that one and put it back on for every mot.

[Juey]

Always annoyed me that my lower rear bumper was a blue-ish grey and my exhaust shrouds were darker - opposite to everyone else. See pic 3

Finally took the plunge and bought some bumper dye - results are pretty remarkable. Took many coats to cover the blue/grey but very pleased with how it's turned out.
Time will tell how long it lasts.......

Used MLM bumper dye - came with a foam applicator (but this makes the dye go bubbly) and a micro fibre cloth - best to use this by dabbing into a small pot of the dye as it goes on more evenly without the bubbles

Had to clean all the previous silicone based blacking attempts off with alcohol first and the cloth was amazingly dirty
Masked up the coloured section of the bumper, took shrouds off to do them off the car.
As Josh at RR said, it's really messy stuff - defo a rubber gloves job.

[Devon_Fourie]

Always annoyed me that my lower rear bumper was a blue-ish grey and my exhaust shrouds were darker - opposite to everyone else. See pic 3

Finally took the plunge and bought some bumper dye - results are pretty remarkable. Took many coats to cover the blue/grey but very pleased with how it's turned out.
Time will tell how long it lasts.......

Used MLM bumper dye - came with a foam applicator (but this makes the dye go bubbly) and a micro fibre cloth - best to use this by dabbing into a small pot of the dye as it goes on more evenly without the bubbles

Had to clean all the previous silicone based blacking attempts off with alcohol first and the cloth was amazingly dirty
Masked up the coloured section of the bumper, took shrouds off to do them off the car.
As Josh at RR said, it's really messy stuff - defo a rubber gloves job.

That looks wicked, I suffer the same issue, where did you get that black dye from? I could do with some.