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Old 10-18-2014, 08:12 PM
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Had 4 new Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position tires installed.
Firestone installed them for me at a discount to match TireRack price.
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Old 10-19-2014, 01:56 AM
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Yeah, most pump gas sold in the US contains up to 10% ethanol. In this case, E0 means that it contains no ethanol at all.

Oh, thank God! For a minute there, I had visions of the Shell Gestapo ruining Hallowe'en by confiscating all the pumpkins to make fuel!!
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Old 10-19-2014, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BigCajun
Had 4 new Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position tires installed.
Firestone installed them for me at a discount to match TireRack price.
I'm anxious to see how they hold up on an 8. Especially through the winter. I've had the previous generation (960as) on previous cars and loved them.
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Painted my rims and calipers
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Old 10-20-2014, 12:19 AM
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Dude, the black on yellow looks great!

I took off my RP midpipe today, and replaced it with my gutted cat that had shattered.
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Old 10-20-2014, 09:00 AM
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Sorry, not targeting you. I have just noticed that it seems like a lot of people are going with black wheels these days. I don't like the way it looks. There are a few (very few) exceptions but not many.
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Old 10-20-2014, 06:58 PM
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Converted it to an automatic
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Old 10-20-2014, 07:43 PM
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Converted it to an automatic
A) Are you serious?

B) Which toy rx8 is that? Do the contours on the body match up with the real thing? I've been looking for one to do some modeling with.
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Old 10-20-2014, 11:01 PM
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No, clutch bracket finally gave in. Took the broken bracket out and see if I could fix it. No Beuno so ordering a new one now...
1:43 Autoart RX-8 they are all out of stock now but you might have some luck finding it on eBay.
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Old 10-21-2014, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by dezau
No, clutch bracket finally gave in. Took the broken bracket out and see if I could fix it. No Beuno so ordering a new one now...
1:43 Autoart RX-8 they are all out of stock now but you might have some luck finding it on eBay.
You can bring it to your local MAZDA dealer for a replacement. There is a thread discussing this issue, search for it and print out that .pdf file attached in it.
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Got the battery replaced a few days ago. Only 24K miles but the car is an 09 model so doesn't seem too out of place due to its age. Did a full inspection on the car too and everything else is good apparently.
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Originally Posted by Grace_Excel
You can bring it to your local MAZDA dealer for a replacement. There is a thread discussing this issue, search for it and print out that .pdf file attached in it.
04... warranty's over for 2.5 years...
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Old 10-21-2014, 10:21 PM
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04... warranty's over for 2.5 years...
Well, in that case, the link I wanted you to search and read through answers that warranty issue.

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Called Mazda Customer Service today and discussed this with them. The Mazda rep told me that the dealerships had been informed of the warranty extension yesterday on the 20th and the owner mailings were headed out today and tomorrow.
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What letter? This one?

http://www.gerhardstein.net/picturestokeep/RX8SSP82.PDF

Download it and off to the dealer you go to get the required info on page 3.

Follow those directions!
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Old 10-21-2014, 10:33 PM
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If you don't want to pay $160.00 for the OEM clutch pedal bracket(part number: FE05-41-300C), you could purchase one of these.

RaceRoots Clutch Pedal Reinforcement Bracket
RotaryFX Clutch Reinforcement Bracket Kit
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Old 10-22-2014, 12:18 AM
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Heh... Not saying that I should, but technically someone could say that they've replaced that 2 years ago by themselves and ask for an reimbursement?


edit well nvm... it's asking for a copy of a recept and shop number/name.

what if someone's doing it themselves?
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Old 10-22-2014, 08:29 AM
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When my clutch pedal failed I just had my brother in law weld it back together. I know others haven't had good success doing that but mine is working fine.
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Old 10-22-2014, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by dezau
Heh... Not saying that I should, but technically someone could say that they've replaced that 2 years ago by themselves and ask for an reimbursement?


edit well nvm... it's asking for a copy of a recept and shop number/name.

what if someone's doing it themselves?
I purchased the "C" version from the dealer and replaced it myself. As long as you send the invoice(I just used the name of my local shop nearby) for the purchase of the clutch pedal along with that form in the .pdf I attached, just took about two to three months for the reimbursement from MNAO. Then I just filed in my tax return for the work I did on the car.



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When my clutch pedal failed I just had my brother in law weld it back together. I know others haven't had good success doing that but mine is working fine.
Before the Warranty Extension Program, many of our members were doing that and purchased the bracket for added support.
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Old 10-23-2014, 08:10 AM
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Parked my car in a storage garage for the winter. Recently painted an OEM spoiler that I've had for 6 months. Will install in the spring.
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Old 10-23-2014, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by archwisp
Sorry, not targeting you. I have just noticed that it seems like a lot of people are going with black wheels these days. I don't like the way it looks. There are a few (very few) exceptions but not many.
While I don't completely disagree, I think mine looks pretty good with black.

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Old 10-23-2014, 09:28 PM
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the Yellow callipers make your black alloys pop..Nice combo
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Old 10-23-2014, 09:29 PM
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INANE what do you use on your headlights? they looks crystal clear
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Originally Posted by Grace_Excel
I purchased the "C" version from the dealer and replaced it myself. As long as you send the invoice(I just used the name of my local shop nearby) for the purchase of the clutch pedal along with that form in the .pdf I attached, just took about two to three months for the reimbursement from MNAO. Then I just filed in my tax return for the work I did on the car.





Before the Warranty Extension Program, many of our members were doing that and purchased the bracket for added support.
I got the 30XB version (dealer replacement part bundle, cheaper with aluminum pedal and 2 new sensors) So I assume they didn't call your nearby shop for verification then? How long ago was that?
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Old 10-24-2014, 09:15 AM
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I started tearing down my rear suspension to check everything out and be ready for when the new parts arrive.
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while it didnt happen today, most recently i had my motor replaced. nothing like getting approval for a new motor with 3 days of warranty left! the motor actually went in several days after the expiration.
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Old 10-25-2014, 07:38 AM
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Pulled my rear shock assemblies out. Next: dissassemble.
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