What have you done to your RX-8 today????
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Yeah shame about the massive hole and debris in it James.
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Setting the PPF over the pit will test your ingenuity!
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
dont see why, thats what transmission jacks are for... plus i could always put a bit of the cover back and use a trolly jack
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Shock, horror! I thought you would be more inventive than actually using the correct tool!
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
aye, i figured. a wry smile doesn't translate well in text
edit: naughty man, i saw that edit
edit: naughty man, i saw that edit
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Que James building a device of medivel ilk to hold the gearbox up that requires some insane level of ingenuity for literally 5 seconds of work.
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Just put a couple of pit boards back in and use a trolley jack.
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Making a start on prepping this mazdaspeed rear bumper for painting. Should be going on come the weekend
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Plank across your seats with some old seat belts round your gearbox, then use the divers electric seat to do your lifting
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Dropped 8 wheels into City Wheels, Birmingham for full refurb. 4 bare and 4 with tyres just fitted in the Captur so I will have to collect them with the RX8 and trailer as the tyres are not being refitted. Lots of padding will be required!
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Sep 2005-Aug 2006 EO55 XOL VR 231 New
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Jan 2019-Jun 2020 T200 CAD Orange SC 231
Feb 2020-May 2023 RR54 AJR VR 231 Modified for Track
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Why do you need the trailer? They will a fit in the Rx8ChrisHolmes wrote:Dropped 8 wheels into City Wheels, Birmingham for full refurb. 4 bare and 4 with tyres just fitted in the Captur so I will have to collect them with the RX8 and trailer as the tyres are not being refitted. Lots of padding will be required!
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
I once drove my MG Midget with a new MG Midget wing in the passenger seat to deliver for my brother. (I think it with the top down on a summers evening)
Unfortunately it wasn't till I'd left and got on the open road that I found I could only get half the gears as it was obstructing the gear lever - he'd put it in the car and I'm pretty sure he new this!
Unfortunately it wasn't till I'd left and got on the open road that I found I could only get half the gears as it was obstructing the gear lever - he'd put it in the car and I'm pretty sure he new this!
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Ended up buying this even though I am still planning to run my oil and coolant gauges under my radio
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
There is no way that 8 bare wheels and 4 tyres will go inside an RX8.Pippypip wrote: βWed Nov 18, 2020 2:21 pmWhy do you need the trailer? They will a fit in the Rx8ChrisHolmes wrote:Dropped 8 wheels into City Wheels, Birmingham for full refurb. 4 bare and 4 with tyres just fitted in the Captur so I will have to collect them with the RX8 and trailer as the tyres are not being refitted. Lots of padding will be required!
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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
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
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Today: Fitted my new RRP Coils, allong with new leads and sparks. Dead easy using the "remove the resonance chamber" method, especially given my skinny hands.
Last Week: Fitted the black OEM wheels that I picked up fairly cheaply a few weeks back.
Two weeks ago: Had my local mechanic fit my Tein S-Tech springs, 20mm spacers, and a new starter motor.
Its getting there, I'll post some new pics when the sun comes out.
Last Week: Fitted the black OEM wheels that I picked up fairly cheaply a few weeks back.
Two weeks ago: Had my local mechanic fit my Tein S-Tech springs, 20mm spacers, and a new starter motor.
Its getting there, I'll post some new pics when the sun comes out.
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Fixed my binding brake
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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
viewtopic.php?p=1105043#p1105043
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
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Went to start the car.. To a crazy dash needle dance.. Flickering on and off.. No ignition. Oh boy.
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Trip to Conwy and Anglesey with her indoors.
Looks like good MPG, result, smiles per mile even better
Looks like good MPG, result, smiles per mile even better
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Gave it a hug (in soft clothes with no buttons or zips of course). I bought it 4 years ago today.
Photos of the refurbed wheels please! I went there to have mine done last yearChrisHolmes wrote: βWed Nov 18, 2020 2:00 pmDropped 8 wheels into City Wheels, Birmingham for full refurb. 4 bare and 4 with tyres just fitted in the Captur so I will have to collect them with the RX8 and trailer as the tyres are not being refitted. Lots of padding will be required!
You really need to get down south so we can sort this nonsense out.Yorindesarin wrote: βFri Nov 20, 2020 5:20 pmWent to start the car.. To a crazy dash needle dance.. Flickering on and off.. No ignition. Oh boy.
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I'm starting to think that as soon as my bro moves out Ollie's going to take over that room with frequent trips here to get help sorting the car out......New Duke wrote:Gave it a hug (in soft clothes with no buttons or zips of course). I bought it 4 years ago today.
You really need to get down south so we can sort this nonsense out.Yorindesarin wrote: βFri Nov 20, 2020 5:20 pmWent to start the car.. To a crazy dash needle dance.. Flickering on and off.. No ignition. Oh boy.
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
Hopefully not frequent! Just seems to be my luck.. Do one thing something else plays up.
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Re: What have you done to your RX-8 today????
I maintain my position that the RX8 is one of the most reliable and punishment-friendly cars out there. Stop proving me wrong!
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I'm going with user error in most cases.
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My car can't speak so it's not abuse!
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