What did you do with your RX8 today?
#2876
FULLY SEMI AUTOMATIC
iTrader: (9)
First Post on the forums!!!
I just bought my first rx8 (came with flashing CEL, I have no money but am prepared to save for an engine; I have wanted one of these long enough to know what brunking is.)
So today I just stared at it while it smiled at me through the window and I smiled back of course
I just bought my first rx8 (came with flashing CEL, I have no money but am prepared to save for an engine; I have wanted one of these long enough to know what brunking is.)
So today I just stared at it while it smiled at me through the window and I smiled back of course
#2877
Hey WTBRoatary!: I saw you got your thermostat in the mail today. I have a question about the thermostat. I recently had my oil cooler lines replaced due to rust. In the process the dealer broke the nib on the radiator so had to get new radiator (dealer charged for part no labor). When I got it back 60 days ago, it seemed to be running hotter than usual, as in the fan was always running when I turned of the engine. I waited for cool weather and when it continued to stay hot, I took it to the dealer thinking the previous repairs may have caused it to run hot. They say I need a new thermostat and quoted $461.00. Why so high? Can't I just replace the thermostat valve and gasket and not replace the entire housing? I'd like your thoughts. Thanks. Bob
#2878
That's why I just stare at it for now until I can try plugs/coils/wires and hope the new owner didn't let it run to long/overheat with the previous
I hope I don't need a rebuild I'm sure it needs a cat/mid pipe because both occasions I saw it start up white smoke bellowed out the pipes
Previous owner sold it "as is" car is haggard but was cheap...
I live in southern Alberta (Canada)
So I am open to suggestions on pre mix ratio... You know really, I'm open to just hearing everyones suggestions on routine rituals and maintenance :D because this is a place for people who love the RX-8
I hope I don't need a rebuild I'm sure it needs a cat/mid pipe because both occasions I saw it start up white smoke bellowed out the pipes
Previous owner sold it "as is" car is haggard but was cheap...
I live in southern Alberta (Canada)
So I am open to suggestions on pre mix ratio... You know really, I'm open to just hearing everyones suggestions on routine rituals and maintenance :D because this is a place for people who love the RX-8
#2880
FULLY SEMI AUTOMATIC
iTrader: (9)
That's why I just stare at it for now until I can try plugs/coils/wires and hope the new owner didn't let it run to long/overheat with the previous
I hope I don't need a rebuild I'm sure it needs a cat/mid pipe because both occasions I saw it start up white smoke bellowed out the pipes
Previous owner sold it "as is" car is haggard but was cheap...
I live in southern Alberta (Canada)
So I am open to suggestions on pre mix ratio... You know really, I'm open to just hearing everyones suggestions on routine rituals and maintenance :D because this is a place for people who love the RX-8
I hope I don't need a rebuild I'm sure it needs a cat/mid pipe because both occasions I saw it start up white smoke bellowed out the pipes
Previous owner sold it "as is" car is haggard but was cheap...
I live in southern Alberta (Canada)
So I am open to suggestions on pre mix ratio... You know really, I'm open to just hearing everyones suggestions on routine rituals and maintenance :D because this is a place for people who love the RX-8
#2882
Took my daily driver to the dealer for service this morning. They said they'd need it all day (damn no appointment, how am I supposed to know when its going to break?!) No big deal, I took the courtesy shuttle home so I could take the RX-8 to work.
But sometimes things just aren't that easy... I went to start up the 8, nothing, nada, zilch. No lights, battery must be dead. I haven't driven it in two months, but I had it hooked up to a trickle charger... dafu? Borrowed the wife's car, took the battery to O'Reilly, they threw it on the battery tester... dead as a doornail. Only 18 months old, that is officially the shortest a battery has ever lasted me.
But in the end I had a blast driving it to work. The morning's shenanigans took so long the morning rush hour had already ended. No traffic FTW.
But sometimes things just aren't that easy... I went to start up the 8, nothing, nada, zilch. No lights, battery must be dead. I haven't driven it in two months, but I had it hooked up to a trickle charger... dafu? Borrowed the wife's car, took the battery to O'Reilly, they threw it on the battery tester... dead as a doornail. Only 18 months old, that is officially the shortest a battery has ever lasted me.
But in the end I had a blast driving it to work. The morning's shenanigans took so long the morning rush hour had already ended. No traffic FTW.
#2883
Registered
Mounted the spoiler to my brand new seibon trunk and it looks great (only non-OEM mazdaspeed thing on the whole car btw) and finally started on some of the interior wiring and removed the dash just to get it out of the way. So far only one door is re-wired with S2 wiring, now just have to do the rest of the car and i'll be good lol
#2884
Was about 58F outside and couldn't let that go to waste, Took the 8 out for a spin, beat it up a good amount :p
Can't wait for it to be spring/summer so i can actually drive in the beautiful weather and go on road trips and such. Plan on overhauling the brakes this summer and have the OEM wheels refinished, balanced and mounted up! Oh and get rid of the semi-peeled plasti-dip.
Can't wait for it to be spring/summer so i can actually drive in the beautiful weather and go on road trips and such. Plan on overhauling the brakes this summer and have the OEM wheels refinished, balanced and mounted up! Oh and get rid of the semi-peeled plasti-dip.
#2885
'04 Mazda RX-8
Pettit Racing aluminum coolant tank
I finally installed the Pettit Racing A-Spec aluminum coolant tank with expansion tank and level sensor. I used the Epitroch 'Evil M' mounting plate.
#2886
'04 Mazda RX-8
My newly updates list.
2004 Mazda RX-8 'Winning Blue"
VIS A-Spec II fiberglass front nose
SARX aluminum under tray
Seibon TS-II carbon fiber hood
Quik-Latch "mini" hood latches, anodized blue
B-Magic fiberglass fenders
RotaryFX color matched marker lenses
Rotor accent, brushed aluminum,custom made on rear bumper
Racing Beat REN-V2 Race/Track PCM flash
AEM cold air intake, modified inlet & filter
Vibrant Performance blue silicone intake couplers
Pettit Racing A-Spec aluminum coolant tank and reservoir w/sensor
Epitroch aluminum mounting plate with "Evil M"
Koyorad aluminum radiator
Spal electric fans, custom polished aluminum mount
Autobahn88 blue silicone coolant hose set
Mazmart REmedy thermostat
DM-Motorsport blue anodized billet aluminum A/C belt tensioner pulley
Boca Bearing hybrid ceramic/stainless steel tensioner pulley bearing
AC Delco D585 ignition coils with custom aluminum mount
Taylor "409 Pro Race Wires" 10.4mm, blue
Exedy light weight flywheel
Exedy Stage 2 clutch
Racing Beat stainless steel clutch line
K&P Engineering "S1" powder coated aluminum reusable oil filter
RX8Performance 6 qt., baffled, polished aluminum oil pan
Megan Racing engine mounts
OBX Racing header
Racing Beat air pump block off plate
Pettit Racing/Miltek Sport exhaust system
RX8Performance "carbon" exhaust gaskets
Axial Flow short throw shifter
Beat Rush brass shift collar
Race Roots syncro saver
Evo-R carbon fiber door bezel inserts
MazdaSpeed rear shock tower brace
Optima Batteries "Yellow Top" trunk mounted with aluminum mount
Esoteric Audio "Street Wires" wire and interconnects
Stinger 200 Amp circuit breaker
Hotchkis Sport sway bars
SARX "Hard Parker" end links
Koni "Sport" shocks
Racing Beat coil springs
Fat Cat Motorsports bump stops
Pettit Racing curved slot rotors
Carbotech Performance Brakes XP8 brake pads
Goodridge stainless steel brake lines
Enkei NT03+M wheels 18"x 8.5" front & 18"x 9.5" rear
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R 235/40/18 front & 265/35/18 rear
Washington D.C.
DGRR2016
Tapoco Lodge
2004 Mazda RX-8 'Winning Blue"
VIS A-Spec II fiberglass front nose
SARX aluminum under tray
Seibon TS-II carbon fiber hood
Quik-Latch "mini" hood latches, anodized blue
B-Magic fiberglass fenders
RotaryFX color matched marker lenses
Rotor accent, brushed aluminum,custom made on rear bumper
Racing Beat REN-V2 Race/Track PCM flash
AEM cold air intake, modified inlet & filter
Vibrant Performance blue silicone intake couplers
Pettit Racing A-Spec aluminum coolant tank and reservoir w/sensor
Epitroch aluminum mounting plate with "Evil M"
Koyorad aluminum radiator
Spal electric fans, custom polished aluminum mount
Autobahn88 blue silicone coolant hose set
Mazmart REmedy thermostat
DM-Motorsport blue anodized billet aluminum A/C belt tensioner pulley
Boca Bearing hybrid ceramic/stainless steel tensioner pulley bearing
AC Delco D585 ignition coils with custom aluminum mount
Taylor "409 Pro Race Wires" 10.4mm, blue
Exedy light weight flywheel
Exedy Stage 2 clutch
Racing Beat stainless steel clutch line
K&P Engineering "S1" powder coated aluminum reusable oil filter
RX8Performance 6 qt., baffled, polished aluminum oil pan
Megan Racing engine mounts
OBX Racing header
Racing Beat air pump block off plate
Pettit Racing/Miltek Sport exhaust system
RX8Performance "carbon" exhaust gaskets
Axial Flow short throw shifter
Beat Rush brass shift collar
Race Roots syncro saver
Evo-R carbon fiber door bezel inserts
MazdaSpeed rear shock tower brace
Optima Batteries "Yellow Top" trunk mounted with aluminum mount
Esoteric Audio "Street Wires" wire and interconnects
Stinger 200 Amp circuit breaker
Hotchkis Sport sway bars
SARX "Hard Parker" end links
Koni "Sport" shocks
Racing Beat coil springs
Fat Cat Motorsports bump stops
Pettit Racing curved slot rotors
Carbotech Performance Brakes XP8 brake pads
Goodridge stainless steel brake lines
Enkei NT03+M wheels 18"x 8.5" front & 18"x 9.5" rear
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R 235/40/18 front & 265/35/18 rear
Washington D.C.
DGRR2016
Tapoco Lodge
#2887
6 rotors....I want more!
Hi.
One question about the coolant reservoir. Does it interfere with stock radiator and parts ?
You seem to have a vast array of parts. What do you have suspension wise ?
Thx.
One question about the coolant reservoir. Does it interfere with stock radiator and parts ?
You seem to have a vast array of parts. What do you have suspension wise ?
Thx.
#2888
FULLY SEMI AUTOMATIC
iTrader: (9)
the coolant tank is a direct replacement for the piece of **** oem one. it wont interfere with anything. pettit racing sells them
#2891
Slip sliding away!
While it wasn't "today" but the first snow of the year here in NJ, I took it out and had a blast! It was about 1 inch of snow on the roads with freezing rain coming down. There was not much risk of getting stuck and enough grip to control the slides! found an empty parking lot and spent 10 minutes getting dizzy! Not sure if anyone else experiences this but the electronics do not like these antics, I got a check engine light that cleared within the day.
#2892
'04 Mazda RX-8
Aluminum Expansion Tank RX8
I have Koni Sport (yellow) shocks with Racing Beat springs and FatCatMotorsports (FCM) bump stops. Hotchkis front and rear sway bars, SARX end links and MazdaSpeed rear shock tower brace. Next on the list is KW V3s coil overs and Mazda Speed front shock tower brace.
#2893
///// Upscale Zoom-Zoom
I sure hope that the Pettit Al tank is properly welded with the same materials. Nothing like a small difference in metallurgy between the weld and tank materials mixed in contact with an electrolytic solution (coolant) to start oxidizing everything on the car that coolant comes into contact.
#2894
Was driving today.... took a right turn... Steering wheel locked and i had to muscle it back before i crashed... I got lucky! Checked the connectors, all good! What could have caused this? Is the car suicidal?! Definitely felt like i Effed up the steering rack... but its working perfectly fine... FOR NOW.
#2895
6 rotors....I want more!
Was driving today.... took a right turn... Steering wheel locked and i had to muscle it back before i crashed... I got lucky! Checked the connectors, all good! What coulds have caused this? Is the car suicidal?! Definitely felt like i Effed up the steering rack... but its working perfectly fine... FOR NOW.
Check your ignition for shorts. Check your battery for full power condition. Check your fuel injection.
A hard manuever could cause any of this systems to stress, and if not in top shape, engine death could cause your power steering to die.
Even if momentarily, enough to send you over to trouble.
Also check your power steering, might be a pump failure.
#2896
Modulated Moderator
iTrader: (3)
You know wheel locks upon power loss, electrical.
Check your ignition for shorts. Check your battery for full power condition. Check your fuel injection.
A hard manuever could cause any of this systems to stress, and if not in top shape, engine death could cause your power steering to die.
Even if momentarily, enough to send you over to trouble.
Also check your power steering, might be a pump failure.
Check your ignition for shorts. Check your battery for full power condition. Check your fuel injection.
A hard manuever could cause any of this systems to stress, and if not in top shape, engine death could cause your power steering to die.
Even if momentarily, enough to send you over to trouble.
Also check your power steering, might be a pump failure.
The power steering is electrical in the RX8. No pump....so it isn't that.
The usual failure is lack of contact in the CAN bus wiring harness for the steering connections. It can cause a momentary loss of steering. ..but usually would require the car to be shut off before it will come back.
Read all the steering threads and clean up the connections first....and follow the DIY if you need some help. If that doesn't fix it there could be other issues....but start there first
#2897
Need help with ecu
As I tried to smog my car, I was told it cannot be smogged as I need a new ecu to do so. I thought it was just bullshit, but my mechanic agreed. Any recommendations on what to buy?
#2900
Scrappy
iTrader: (1)
Was driving today.... took a right turn... Steering wheel locked and i had to muscle it back before i crashed... I got lucky! Checked the connectors, all good! What could have caused this? Is the car suicidal?! Definitely felt like i Effed up the steering rack... but its working perfectly fine... FOR NOW.
It's possible that there's a broken bolt on your AC Refrigerant pump, the bolts line up perfectly with the lower knuckle on the steering column so that a broken one can slide out and lock the knuckle. It's a super stealth failure because when it's not bound to the knuckle it can slide back into the hole (they're too long to actually fall out).
Just to be safe give those 4 bolts a tug and see.