I stopped by my dealer this morning to pick up a copy of the accessories brochure. My salesman was not there so I spoke with the sales manager. He was such a cool guy. He found that my car did have a VIN so I was able to get that info. He was very knowledgable regarding the rotary engine as well as RX-7's.

The cool part of my visit was when he loaned me this cool CD-ROM to look at. It is called Mazda-RENESIS Rotary Engine Design and Technology. He explained that it is training material that is going to be shown to all Mazda employees. It is very nifty! Now if I didn't have to return it.....

when in doubt.. burn it to ISO...

BURN IT. NOW. :D

No. It is a full size CD-ROM. It has a Mazda part number on the back.

Please burn it and maybe someone from the forum will be nice enough to host the image.

0000-99-?????

mkie

0000-77-XXXX most likely.

Originally posted by RotorBoy
I stopped by my dealer this morning to pick up a copy of the accessories brochure. My salesman was not there so I spoke with the sales manager. He was such a cool guy. He found that my car did have a VIN so I was able to get that info. He was very knowledgable regarding the rotary engine as well as RX-7's.

The cool part of my visit was when he loaned me this cool CD-ROM to look at. It is called Mazda-RENESIS Rotary Engine Design and Technology. He explained that it is training material that is going to be shown to all Mazda employees. It is very nifty! Now if I didn't have to return it.....

what you have is called a technical training module. it is for technicians to look at before taking their mazda certified test. i too have a copy. if interested the part number is 9999-95-4589-03. it has the history of the rotary. the comparison between the rotary and a piston. and the design of the rotary.

I received a copy of this same CD-ROM from my dealer today. :)

The full title is 2004 Mazda RX-8 Technical Highlights, and the part number is as per Fubar's previous post. Here's a shot of the cover:

http://www.snikte.net/images/rx-8/techcd.jpg

I've ripped an ISO image of it, and put it on my FTP server:
Address: ftp.snikte.net
User: RX8
Password: renesis

Because it's so large, I've limited the account to only two concurrent logins so that the bandwidth doesn't get split a dozen ways from Sunday - I only have 384kb/s upstream, so it'll take a while no matter how fast your downstream connection is. Please get in, get the file, and get out so the next bloke can have a go. If you have a modem connection, please don't even bother - you'll be there all week!

If somebody with more bandwidth would care to host a mirror, PM me and I'll set you up with a separate account so you can grab it without waiting.

Originally posted by eccles
I received a copy of this same CD-ROM from my dealer today. :)

The full title is 2004 Mazda RX-8 Technical Highlights, and the part number is as per Fubar's previous post. Here's a shot of the cover:

http://www.snikte.net/images/rx-8/techcd.jpg

I've ripped an ISO image of it, and put it on my FTP server:
Address: ftp.snikte.net
User: RX8
Password: renesis

Because it's so large, I've limited the account to only two concurrent logins so that the bandwidth doesn't get split a dozen ways from Sunday - I only have 384kb/s upstream, so it'll take a while no matter how fast your downstream connection is. Please get in, get the file, and get out so the next bloke can have a go. If you have a modem connection, please don't even bother - you'll be there all week!

If somebody with more bandwidth would care to host a mirror, PM me and I'll set you up with a separate account so you can grab it without waiting.

if bandwidth becomes an issue i can host it too, i've dling it now thanx a ton

What about using Kazza. If I can download it I can give access via Kazaa

If I could get it downloaded I could also put it on ftp w/ 768 upload.

need to bittorrent the bugger

Thanks a lot eccles.

Originally posted by Smoker
Thanks a lot eccles. No problem - glad to help.

FYI, I've put up a zipped version as well. Although it only compresses by 4%, that's still 23MB less to transfer, so it helps! I'm also in the process of creating a .rar version; if that winds up any smaller than the .zip, I'll put it up as well.

Well the .rar achive turned out to be 583MB - a very worthwhile saving of 47MB - so I've put it up there, too.

Since most everyone can read either zip or rar, I'll pull the .iso image once the current users have finished downloading it.

Can you please leave the ISO image up as well as mine crashed halfway through the download and it would be great if I could continue that download.

Thanks

Originally posted by giannig
Can you please leave the ISO image up as well as mine crashed halfway through the download and it would be great if I could continue that download.

Thanks

Likewise. I'm in the middle of the download this very minute. If it drops out, I won't attempt another DL.

Download a program called Bittorrent and host it with an upload cap. Everyone will download it much much faster.

Bittorrent looks interesting, but I'm wary of installing new technologies on my server. I might tinker with it this weekend though.

Meanwhile, folks who have already started downloading the .iso, relax. All three versions are there, and will remain until I need the space.

If you haven't already started, and you can handle RAR archives, go for the .rar; if you can't handle .rar, get the .zip; if you have already gotten past the first 20-odd MB of the .iso, stick with the .iso.

OK....it's been about 3 years since I have had to use FTP.

Anybody want to post some quick instructions on how to "get" the file?

Well....just did some digging on the proper commands (excuse my ignorance for all of you FTP wizards), connected to the server, put my username in, and got a message that there were too many users connected. 421 to be exact.

Guess I'll try tomorrow.

Originally posted by 91vert
OK....it's been about 3 years since I have had to use FTP.

Anybody want to post some quick instructions on how to "get" the file?

91vert,

In your Internet browser (i.e. I.E. or Netscape), type ftp://ftp.snikte.net

When that window opens. Do a right click and select login as:

Type in the user name of RX8, with the password of renesis.

It will try to authenticate the user name and password. IF you get in, you'll see the three files. Right click and do a copy. Browse out to path on your computer where you want the file to be copied and do a paste. Should start transfering the file.

Originally posted by 91vert
Anybody want to post some quick instructions on how to "get" the file? ftp
open ftp.snikte.net
user RX8
renesis
bin
get techhighlights.rar
quit
should do it. :)

[i]connected to the server, put my username in, and got a message that there were too many users connected. 421 to be exact.[/B]I think 421 is the error message number - the actual number of connections, as mentioned earlier, is 2. Even with it restricted to only 2, it's still taking folks 10+ hours to grab the file, so don't hold your breath until somebody starts mirroring it somewhere.

Bridge to engine room: more steam!

Originally posted by eccles
ftp
open ftp.snikte.net
user RX8
renesis
bin
get techhighlights.rar
quit
should do it. :)



Command line code. :eek: I'm a systems engineer, and unless I'm on my Unix boxes, I try to not use it. On my windows OS's I use it as a last resort (when an FTP transfer program is not available. :D )

I was just trying to make it easier on him, ASSUMING he was using a windows interface. ;)

Originally posted by RX-8 Zoomster
Command line code. :eek: I'm a systems engineer, and unless I'm on my Unix boxes, I try to not use it. On my windows OS's I use it as a last resort (when an FTP transfer program is not available. :D )
Conversely, I try to avoid using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. ;)

Anyone else hosting it?

Too many users!

I could set it up on another FTP, or even Kazaa. If I could get it..

Ok. I have it up on Kazaa. Do a search for TechHighlights. Happy to take other suggestions on how to host it.

eccles,

Appreciate you hosting the .iso file. I finished the download and burned it to CD. What a GREAT CD. I am really impressed with all the technicals with this car. Helps me understand what makes this car so unique and special. Makes me want the car even more. We have one IMPRESSIVE vehicle coming to us folks.

Originally posted by eccles
ftp
open ftp.snikte.net
user RX8
renesis
bin
get techhighlights.rar
quit



or try this:
ftp ftp://RX8:renesis@ftp.snikte.net/techhighlights.rar



Less typing.

Eccles was kind enough to drive over to my house and Drop of the TechHighlights CD.

I've put it on Kazaa, as Techhighlights.iso

If it turns out that it's not working or nobody can find it on Kazaa, I'll start up on an FTP Server.

Originally posted by MaRX8
Eccles was kind enough to drive over to my house and Drop of the TechHighlights CD.

I've put it on Kazaa, as Techhighlights.iso

If it turns out that it's not working or nobody can find it on Kazaa, I'll start up on an FTP Server.

So far, I can't find it on Kazaa...any suggestions?

Hmm, I not sure why this isn't showing up in Kazaa. I've started an upload to another serverm which should allow you to download it at a decent rate. (No Cable Upload Limiters) Which should allow you to download it at a decent rate. I'll post that link as soon as it's done.

Okay. Thanks to Eccles I have been able to set up an FTP site as well. Here are the details:

Address: giannig.dynalias.com
User: RX8
Password: renesis

The file is TechHighlights.rar

This has been limited to 2 users at a time

DAMN!! I am dying to see this thing and have been trying multiple times today to download it.

I can't get to it on any of the listed hosts.

I can't even find ftp.snikte.net anymore.

Originally posted by 91vert
I can't even find ftp.snikte.net anymore. Sorry, I had to reboot the server. (It's a Windows box, obviously.) It's back up now, but unless your ISP is comcast.net, someone else has beaten you to it again. Sorry, dude.

DAMN!!! Somebody beat me to it.

What is the size of the file anyway?

I can put it up on my FTP server after I get it from the 2 other FTPs. Thanks for hosting guys. I'll keep trying to download it.

The CD is 548 megs. Even compressed. It's about 515 meg.

I'm still uploading to an FTP server, which will be done tomorrow morning. It taking about 10 hours for the CD to upload, the same as if someone was downloading it from a Home FTP, because of the limiters put on upload stream. Once it's uploaded you should be able to download it, and a fairly reasonable speed. So tomorrow morning I'll post the link.

I now have a CD-ROM burned from the ISO file and it was well worth the effort. Thank you to all concerned for making this available to us. :D

Ok it's ready, you should be able to pull it down pretty quick if you have a decent connection. If you have the means please spread the wealth. (Help host the file at other locations).

Techhighlight.Zip (http://www.mackin.net/FamilyPictures/)

thanks i got it down last night. thanks to all:)

Wow this Technical CD is really cool. Thanks Eccles!
I thought it was just a bunch of technical notes on paper, but it a bunch of cool technical training videos on CD. I've already learned a ton more about the car, just by watching one of the videos..

Wow, what an awesome CD !!! This thing got tonnes little things you want to know about RX-8. You want to know when this value and that value opens and closes and for how long ? this thing has all the answers.

I highly recommend ANYONE who is interested in this car to get this CD, burn it, and keep it as a collector's item.

I got my file downloaded from eccles (Thanks Bud !).

Given the fact that most people would who want to get this file, may I suggest anyone who is able to host this file setup their FTP so the people who got the file already can upload it to their site so more people can download it.

I will be more than happy to upload my file if anyone wants to host it for other people on this site.

Originally posted by MaRX8
Ok it's ready, you should be able to pull it down pretty quick if you have a decent connection. If you have the means please spread the wealth. (Help host the file at other locations).

Techhighlight.Zip (http://www.mackin.net/FamilyPictures/)

11 hours later and I have a copy. I wish I had the space to do the same (we only have 150 megs of storage online). Thanks to all for hosting a copy. I look forward to giving it a spin.

I'm having trouble with the iso file, has anybody else? I have tried two different computer and two different burners niether could burn the image. They both said it was not a good image file. What software was used to create the image?

Thanks for the help.

For those that downloaded the .iso file...

I too had a problem getting Roxio 5 Platinum to read this .ISO file ( I am running WinXP)

I WAS ABLE to get the .iso to burn to disc succesfully using Nero 5.5. Anyone can download this utility and use it in its' 'demo' state to make a CD from the ISO image.

Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Originally posted by jtdwab
I'm having trouble with the iso file, has anybody else? I have tried two different computer and two different burners niether could burn the image. They both said it was not a good image file. What software was used to create the image?Sorry you're having trouble - I hope it hasn't been damaged in the multiple hops it seems to be taking. It was created witn NTI CD-Maker Deluxe.

If I can ever get this file downloaded, I'll put it up on an FTP server...I'll post a link once I do. (currently downloading very slowly at about 23 k/sec)

Can we buy this cd?

I was successful at getting it down yesterday. Took about 7 hours. Speeds were around 23k/sec.

Now I have to burn it.

Originally posted by UFCen2000
For those that downloaded the .iso file...

I too had a problem getting Roxio 5 Platinum to read this .ISO file ( I am running WinXP)

I WAS ABLE to get the .iso to burn to disc succesfully using Nero 5.5. Anyone can download this utility and use it in its' 'demo' state to make a CD from the ISO image.

I had a problem trying to burn the ISO after unzipping. By the way, I am also using Roxio 5 and it can't read the ISO properly. I will give NERO a shot, thanks for the tip.

I began downloading the RAR version but if I get the ZIP to work I will disconnect and let someone else get in the queue!

EDIT:
Ok that did the trick, NERO worked ROXIO didn't. UFCen2000 thanks for the tip and eccles thanks for putting it on the web!

Hmm, sorry if your having trouble burning the CD. I did create the ISO using Nero. This is the file that's up on the www.mackin.net FTP. Sometimes other programs have a hard time using each others "Universal" formats. I'll try to remaster the file again later. But if you don't want to bang your head agaist the wall then use Nero to Burn it. Sorry about the incovenice...

Originally posted by MaRX8
Hmm, sorry ... Sometimes other programs have a hard time using each others "Universal" formats. I'll try to remaster the file again later. But if you don't want to bang your head agaist the wall then use Nero to Burn it. Sorry about the incovenice...

No big deal, I'm glad it wasn't just me. I found a program called ISOBuster that read the file fine. You can download it from CNET. Install ISO buster then open the file within it. Next extract the files for the CD to a directory on your computer. From there you burn the files like any other data CD. The program is free to try and works rather well. Or if you like just keep it on your harddrive it works fine there too.

I love it when univeral formats work so well, its great.

Thanks again for hosting I have enjoyed what i have viewed so far.

I think I might take the exam and see how I do before i watch the whole thing, just for kicks.

If you don't want to download and install Nero, take a look at burnatonce (http://www.burnatonce.com/). It needs ASPI, but if you've got Roxio installed you've probably already got ASPI installed too.

BTW, I think the problem stems from some sort of weirdness with the original CD. My computer has a DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive. The DVD drive refused to recognise the CD when I tried to do a disk-to-disk copy for MaRX8, though the CD-RW drive read it fine. This was the original disk from Mazda, not a copy made from the .iso.

Originally posted by jtdwab


. I found a program called ISOBuster that read the file fine. You can download it from CNET. Install ISO buster then open the file within it. Next extract the files for the CD to a directory on your computer. From there you burn the files like any other data CD. The program is free to try and works rather well. Or if you like just keep it on your harddrive it works fine there too.


.

I was having problems until you directed me to ISObuster. Works like a charm...just followed your directions...thanks

'B's Recorder Gold 5' burnt the ISO file directly to a disc which works fine for me.

Everytime I start downloading, I get about 90% complete and someone resets the server connection. :P

Any other reliable locations to download this from?

Originally posted by eccles
If you don't want to download and install Nero, take a look at burnatonce (http://www.burnatonce.com/). It needs ASPI, but if you've got Roxio installed you've probably already got ASPI installed too.

BTW, I think the problem stems from some sort of weirdness with the original CD. My computer has a DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive. The DVD drive refused to recognise the CD when I tried to do a disk-to-disk copy for MaRX8, though the CD-RW drive read it fine. This was the original disk from Mazda, not a copy made from the .iso.
No, the problem is that Roxio is a piece of $h|t! I made an ISO with Roxio that no other program could burn but Roxio. I hate Roxio, and I love Nero. Roxio can go bankrupt and burn in flames as far as I'm concerned. It doesn not offer a lot of features, either. A waste.

wow.. geez... kinda don't like Roxio either eh? ;) Yeah.. Nero is much better IMHO... I gets all; the things I need to get done... done.

Anyways.. we digress

I though the CD was very imformative about the car..... it'll be nice to able to throw down this kind of knowledge on a dealer that is trying to BS me about something:D

Does anyone have an alternate location to download the CD from? I can't access any of the ftp sites (too many users) and when I try and download from mackin.net I get about 75% downloaded and it times out. Please help....I need this CD!!!

Try using a program that allows you to resume downloads. That might help. Or a download acclerator.

Wow......took me about 22 hours to download, but well worth it.

This thing is awesome! Tons of information about the mechanics/electronics on the car.

Originally posted by MattZ
Does anyone have an alternate location to download the CD from? I can't access any of the ftp sites (too many users) and when I try and download from mackin.net I get about 75% downloaded and it times out. Please help....I need this CD!!!

I'll be setting up an FTP server first thing in the morning. It took me all day to download the thing, and it was still going when I left work (and I can't get to the machine from home to set it up). I'll post info when it's up.

We need mirrors. I've been trying to download for days. With people saying it's taking them about a day to download I'll never get on. :(

OK, I have an FTP mirror setup with the RAR version of the TechHighlights file. I'm going to limit it initially to 2 connections as others have done (because I don't know what impact it's going to have on our network) -- If it doesn't seem to cause problems I'll increase it.

server IP: 12.5.16.196
login: RX8
password: renesis

Enjoy!

Thw password does not work

Originally posted by RotorGeek
Thw password does not work

I just double-checked and it does. The login is case sensitive -- I was monitoring activity and I did see someone try to login with "rx8" instead of "RX8".

I didn't really want to make it all caps, but I wanted to keep it consistent with the other mirrors people have put up. The password is lowercase.

I've raised the connection limit to 4. Remember that when you download the file to switch to BINARY mode (as opposed to ASCII)!

Originally posted by MaRX8
Ok it's ready, you should be able to pull it down pretty quick if you have a decent connection. If you have the means please spread the wealth. (Help host the file at other locations).

Techhighlight.Zip (http://www.mackin.net/FamilyPictures/)

thanks for the download MaRX8! it took 4 hours but it was well worth it!

PS - if you guys go this route, make sure you download a download manager...i used Internet Download Manager and it opened up 5 streams downloading concurrently...without it, the download stopped short everytime and i couldn't continue...

Thanks for posting guys...i just got done watching that thing & WOW! They should give us a service manual as our gift!! That thing has more sensors and gadgets than a semi tractor-trailer! Or better yet, give us a WDS...i bet that thing costs about 5 grand!!

Thanks to the people who mirrored the file on their FTP servers. I've shared mine on the eDonkey network. If you have a client like e-Mule (http://www.emule-project.net/), you can search for "techhiglights" to find my share.

Hey Computer Guys! I still can't get this CD to download on my computer. I have downloaded an internet manager, an acceleator and nothing is working!!

I need some personal help!

Thanks!

Jaydee

BUMP!

Just wanted to give the "new" people a last chance to download this CD image before I take it down off my mirror server. If I don't see any activity by the end of the day I'll go ahead and take it down. Otherwise I'll wait another day.

FTP server: 12.5.16.196
Login: RX8 (case-sensitive)
Password: renesis
Filename: TechHighlights.rar

(don't forget to specify BINARY transfer in your FTP client!)

Originally posted by jtimbck2
Just wanted to give the "new" people a last chance to download this CD image before I take it down off my mirror server. If I don't see any activity by the end of the day I'll go ahead and take it down. Otherwise I'll wait another day.Good call. On similar lines, I'm going to pull the uncompressed .iso image off my server soon, and probably either the .zip or the .rar too, leaving only one version available.

FTP server: ftp.snikte.net
Login: RX8
Password: renesis

Originally posted by downshift
Thanks to the people who mirrored the file on their FTP servers. I've shared mine on the eDonkey network. If you have a client like e-Mule (http://www.emule-project.net/), you can search for "techhiglights" to find my share.

Hi downshift!

Have you put it in "release" priority, I kinda have difficulties getting to it.
Could you also post the ed2k link here so I make sure the only 1 hit I have found is the right one.

Thanks for sharing!

Arnaud

I almost forgot. Thank you to all who've hosted the image. I now feel almost qualified to service the car. ;) I clicked the link to take the exam, but you have to login to a server. Oh well.

Originally posted by Arnaud


Hi downshift!

Have you put it in "release" priority, I kinda have difficulties getting to it.
Could you also post the ed2k link here so I make sure the only 1 hit I have found is the right one.

Thanks for sharing!

Arnaud

Yes, I've put it on "Release" priority. I hope more people would get on the network to get this file so that everybody can leech a bit off from each other.

Here iis the ed2k link:
ed2k://|file|techhighlights.zip|540821793|A5A6BA7FD30040F 9AE226D59EB1398DB|/

I just finished listening to everything on the cd and I'll say thanks. I'm starting to learn things about cars, so I didn't got everything but that was talking about my future car so I don't care ;).

dang this is one bad ass CD... thanks dudes..

I dunno about you folks, but doesnt the 8's engine system, CAN, PCM, etc etc.. seem very complex? I'm no mechanic by any means but it seems almost spooky that there are a shitload of parts that can go bad.. A lot of electronic measuring, testing, etc etc even when you turn off the car! On the other hand, boy does it make the system look like a work of art... WHEW!

Um, Mazda, inspect my car as long as you need to.. I sure as hell dont want anything bad on my ride. Check every nook and cranny PLEASE!

Originally posted by downshift


Yes, I've put it on "Release" priority. I hope more people would get on the network to get this file so that everybody can leech a bit off from each other.

Here iis the ed2k link:
ed2k://|file|techhighlights.zip|540821793|A5A6BA7FD30040F 9AE226D59EB1398DB|/

I used your link to download the file. WOW, this is awesome info about the RX-8, clearly for mechanics at the dealership. Thanks for putting it up!