Does anybody know how to bring back the extra 7kw and 5Nm?
08-14-2003, 10:13 PM
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Does anybody know how to bring back the extra 7kw and 5Nm?
Without any performance parts (exhaust system, chips, etc) modification. The first person to come with a solid and proven answer is going to be my hero!
08-15-2003, 12:44 AM
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Ummmm, buy a US or Jap spec one and import it? :D
Seriously, I think you're flogging a dead horse here, without mods, I seriously doubt you'll get those kw/nms back... I reckon you wouldn't notice them if you got them back anyway... an extra 30kw and 130nm though... :p
Seriously, I think you're flogging a dead horse here, without mods, I seriously doubt you'll get those kw/nms back... I reckon you wouldn't notice them if you got them back anyway... an extra 30kw and 130nm though... :p
08-18-2003, 09:36 PM
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I'm a Mazda dealer in NZ and I'm trying to do the same thing for my customer.
If I can find out I'll let you know.
I'm pretty sure its to do with Aussie emissions and our car ended up with it too.
If you find and answer let me know.
rian.herrick@northharbour.co.nz
If I can find out I'll let you know.
I'm pretty sure its to do with Aussie emissions and our car ended up with it too.
If you find and answer let me know.
rian.herrick@northharbour.co.nz
08-18-2003, 09:50 PM
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Not sure I checked on the 1st one in and yes but it could of been Pre Prod Jap spec one ???
Here is a pic of NZ spec but I'm not sure. I think it does..... Well I hope so.
Also do you guys get those trick headlight washers !!!!?????
Here is a pic of NZ spec but I'm not sure. I think it does..... Well I hope so.
Also do you guys get those trick headlight washers !!!!?????
08-18-2003, 10:27 PM
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yes we get the pop up headlight washers.
next time you're close to an RX-8 - check the space behind the fog lights. you should see an oil cooler. There should have been next to each fog light.
Donald
next time you're close to an RX-8 - check the space behind the fog lights. you should see an oil cooler. There should have been next to each fog light.
Donald
08-20-2003, 06:01 AM
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All those bits ruin the lines of the car and make it look tacky.
At first I thought the strakes were cool.. but now I've gone off them.
[edit: moved some comments to a more appropriate thread]
At first I thought the strakes were cool.. but now I've gone off them.
[edit: moved some comments to a more appropriate thread]
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08-21-2003, 09:06 PM
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RX-8 Turned up today.
We got ripped off to.
It has a plastic wanna be one !!!!
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We got ripped off to.
It has a plastic wanna be one !!!!
:P
Originally posted by donaldc
Hi,
Do you know if your NZ RX-8's have 1 or 2 oil coolers in the high power engine?
We lost out and only got 1 in our high power RX-8's. :-(
Donald
Hi,
Do you know if your NZ RX-8's have 1 or 2 oil coolers in the high power engine?
We lost out and only got 1 in our high power RX-8's. :-(
Donald
08-22-2003, 04:47 AM
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Ok, practical solution to the lost 7kW.
Jap spec RX-8 gets the 184kW engine. Its all in the ECU. The fuel/ignition map is simply more aggressive.
You need to get the part number for the Jap spec ECU. Then buy it from Mazda. plug it in & away you go.
Word of caution though, the cost will be pretty crazy as Mazda should try to offend you with a price around $3000, perhaps more. A cheaper option is going to find a source in Japan that can get access to wrecked RX-8's. Pull the ECU out & you should be able to pick it up for around AUS$1000.
Jap spec RX-8 gets the 184kW engine. Its all in the ECU. The fuel/ignition map is simply more aggressive.
You need to get the part number for the Jap spec ECU. Then buy it from Mazda. plug it in & away you go.
Word of caution though, the cost will be pretty crazy as Mazda should try to offend you with a price around $3000, perhaps more. A cheaper option is going to find a source in Japan that can get access to wrecked RX-8's. Pull the ECU out & you should be able to pick it up for around AUS$1000.
08-22-2003, 02:17 PM
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DMRH, if you don't mind telling me how much did you spend to bring 00 FD3S to Australia? I was thinking of importing Spirit R to Australia, how do you do it? Do you need dealer to do it for you, or you can do it yourself?
I just saw one black series 7 or 8 driving along Paramatta rd, it looks very very good.
Thanks
I just saw one black series 7 or 8 driving along Paramatta rd, it looks very very good.
Thanks
08-22-2003, 04:23 PM
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I have a mate with 13 FD's from 92 to 99 to RZ Ltd 2000
His 98's and possibly 99 are for sale.
98' FD 265hp RS - around $26k
Rian
I'll find out how much for the other 99'
I don't think he will sell this one though !@!
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Winning
[B]DMRH, if you don't mind telling me how much did you spend to bring 00 FD3S to Australia? I was thinking of importing Spirit R to Australia, how do you do it? Do you need dealer to do it for you, or you can do it yourself?
I just saw one black series 7 or 8 driving along Paramatta rd, it looks very very good.
Thanks
His 98's and possibly 99 are for sale.
98' FD 265hp RS - around $26k
Rian
I'll find out how much for the other 99'
I don't think he will sell this one though !@!
[/B][/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Winning
[B]DMRH, if you don't mind telling me how much did you spend to bring 00 FD3S to Australia? I was thinking of importing Spirit R to Australia, how do you do it? Do you need dealer to do it for you, or you can do it yourself?
I just saw one black series 7 or 8 driving along Paramatta rd, it looks very very good.
Thanks
08-22-2003, 05:45 PM
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[QUOTE]
We at RotaryNews have been following the threads on the RX-8 forum about the fact that the RX-8 was not making advertised horsepower on the dyno. We have also been in contact with some of the folks in Mazda about the issue. They were fully aware of the issue, and researched it fully. They have released their findings today.
As of today, August 22nd, 2003, the revised US-Spec Horsepower Rating of the RX-8 is 238 HP for the Manual 6port RENESIS, and 197 HP for the 4port Automatic RENESIS. The performance numbers advertised ARE NOT CHANGING. They have done many tests, in house, with magazines, and outside third parties, and they are still observing RX-8's that will do 0-60 in 5.9-6.0 seconds and quarter mines in 14.5 (best observed 1/4 mile run at Pomona Raceway was 14.48 at 96.1 MPH)
Because of the descrepency in the HP numbers, Mazda is sending out letters to every new registered owner of the RX-8, any pre-sale customers that haven't received their RX-8 yet, telling them of the error in the advertised rating, and giving them two options:
1. Mazda will provide free scheduled servicing for the duration of the standard warranty plus a $500 debit card.
2. Mazda will make arrangements to buy back the car.
I'd like to actually thank Mazda for bringing this out so soon (in corporate time). The first dyno reports came in at the end of July, and mid way through August, we have an answer, and solution from Mazda. They didn't try to hide things. They went out to the track, dyno, and researched the issue, and found the problem, then conducted the risk analysis, financial analysis, PR analysis in very quick time for a corporate entity. It is also important to point out these things: 1. Mazda Japan has not revised their numbers down. 2. the engineers are hard at work, and have not stopped development on the RENESIS by any means.
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Hehehehe we are alright after all !!!!!!!
Poor US guys :P
We at RotaryNews have been following the threads on the RX-8 forum about the fact that the RX-8 was not making advertised horsepower on the dyno. We have also been in contact with some of the folks in Mazda about the issue. They were fully aware of the issue, and researched it fully. They have released their findings today.
As of today, August 22nd, 2003, the revised US-Spec Horsepower Rating of the RX-8 is 238 HP for the Manual 6port RENESIS, and 197 HP for the 4port Automatic RENESIS. The performance numbers advertised ARE NOT CHANGING. They have done many tests, in house, with magazines, and outside third parties, and they are still observing RX-8's that will do 0-60 in 5.9-6.0 seconds and quarter mines in 14.5 (best observed 1/4 mile run at Pomona Raceway was 14.48 at 96.1 MPH)
Because of the descrepency in the HP numbers, Mazda is sending out letters to every new registered owner of the RX-8, any pre-sale customers that haven't received their RX-8 yet, telling them of the error in the advertised rating, and giving them two options:
1. Mazda will provide free scheduled servicing for the duration of the standard warranty plus a $500 debit card.
2. Mazda will make arrangements to buy back the car.
I'd like to actually thank Mazda for bringing this out so soon (in corporate time). The first dyno reports came in at the end of July, and mid way through August, we have an answer, and solution from Mazda. They didn't try to hide things. They went out to the track, dyno, and researched the issue, and found the problem, then conducted the risk analysis, financial analysis, PR analysis in very quick time for a corporate entity. It is also important to point out these things: 1. Mazda Japan has not revised their numbers down. 2. the engineers are hard at work, and have not stopped development on the RENESIS by any means.
[\QUOTE]
Hehehehe we are alright after all !!!!!!!
Poor US guys :P
