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Hi,
My email said I was subscribed by Miss8, so hi to Miss8 too.
I have an '04 rx8, nothing like that type S you have, but its a good run about.
RX8 coils burning out happens quite often according to the guy who does my cars, just replace them and throw out the cat.
You could upgrade to Bosch coils, but more than likely the factory computer will have to be replaced or chipped.
x-con directed me to these forums.
My email said I was subscribed by Miss8, so hi to Miss8 too.
I have an '04 rx8, nothing like that type S you have, but its a good run about.
RX8 coils burning out happens quite often according to the guy who does my cars, just replace them and throw out the cat.
You could upgrade to Bosch coils, but more than likely the factory computer will have to be replaced or chipped.
x-con directed me to these forums.
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Hi,
My email said I was subscribed by Miss8, so hi to Miss8 too.
I have an '04 rx8, nothing like that type S you have, but its a good run about.
RX8 coils burning out happens quite often according to the guy who does my cars, just replace them and throw out the cat.
You could upgrade to Bosch coils, but more than likely the factory computer will have to be replaced or chipped.
x-con directed me to these forums.
My email said I was subscribed by Miss8, so hi to Miss8 too.
I have an '04 rx8, nothing like that type S you have, but its a good run about.
RX8 coils burning out happens quite often according to the guy who does my cars, just replace them and throw out the cat.
You could upgrade to Bosch coils, but more than likely the factory computer will have to be replaced or chipped.
x-con directed me to these forums.
Good to see we have alot of people keen for the tour, I'm looking forward to it!
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Hey parle, good thing I have 2 mechanics in the family! My dad is going to price up some new spark plugs for me coz I dont know when the last time they were changed and I hear that they need new ones every X/km??.
Good to see we have alot of people keen for the tour, I'm looking forward to it!
Good to see we have alot of people keen for the tour, I'm looking forward to it!
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Hey parle, good thing I have 2 mechanics in the family! My dad is going to price up some new spark plugs for me coz I dont know when the last time they were changed and I hear that they need new ones every X/km??.
Good to see we have alot of people keen for the tour, I'm looking forward to it!
Good to see we have alot of people keen for the tour, I'm looking forward to it!
Wish I had some mechanics in the family, cos I am definately mechanically challenged and have no idea what i am doing!
The tour sounds good, the more the merrier!
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/\ the cheapest way to get a properly running ignition system is to buy new coils , aftermarket high quality leads and plugs all at once . The BHR coils are good and will last longer but I've had a good run in my turboed 8 doing the above .
You should be able to get all that imported for around $300 -$350 .
You should be able to get all that imported for around $300 -$350 .
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The problem with combining orders is that the bigger the order, the more likely you will have to pay GST at customs?
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"I do not sell the OEM coils but I can provide the plug wires (in red, black, or blue) and spark plugs shipped, for $166.40 (USD)"
I'll do some searching and see what i come up with.
I'll do some searching and see what i come up with.
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That's a shame - two lots of shipping costs is a drag .
I got my last set from Mazdatrix and they were good to deal with
http://www.mazdatrix.com/8ignition.htm
other options :
http://raceroots.com/index.php/produ...cessories.html
http://www.mazmart.com/PartsList.aspx?id=38&n=NEW&m=6
of these Mazmart looks to be the cheapest and they are a forum vender as well ...
I got my last set from Mazdatrix and they were good to deal with
http://www.mazdatrix.com/8ignition.htm
other options :
http://raceroots.com/index.php/produ...cessories.html
http://www.mazmart.com/PartsList.aspx?id=38&n=NEW&m=6
of these Mazmart looks to be the cheapest and they are a forum vender as well ...
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The RX8 Day out Mystery tour is a definate go and is booked for March 20 starting at 10.30am at Hampton Down track carpark.
I suggest to everyone coming to have at least one other person in their car, as it might get a bit differcult to read instructions on where you are going and drive at the same time.
The Mystery Tour is all finallised to where it is going and ideally as we get closer to the date, I will need to have a fair idea of numbers of cars coming, so I can make sure that I print off enough instructions sheets.
The day will be devided into two halfs with a morning run and afternoon run.
Stopping for lunch at a nice recommended cafe and a meal at the end the day.
You will need to bring with you a camera of some sort and a full tank of fuel.
I think you will all have a good day out driving on some really nice roads.
Don't forget to let as many people with RX8s know as you can.
Thanks
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I suggest to everyone coming to have at least one other person in their car, as it might get a bit differcult to read instructions on where you are going and drive at the same time.
The Mystery Tour is all finallised to where it is going and ideally as we get closer to the date, I will need to have a fair idea of numbers of cars coming, so I can make sure that I print off enough instructions sheets.
The day will be devided into two halfs with a morning run and afternoon run.
Stopping for lunch at a nice recommended cafe and a meal at the end the day.
You will need to bring with you a camera of some sort and a full tank of fuel.
I think you will all have a good day out driving on some really nice roads.
Don't forget to let as many people with RX8s know as you can.
Thanks
Rotaman
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Coils I don't think you need to replace unless they are completely fried. As for ignition leads I have MSD lines which are very high quality. If you want them cheap orders them directly from MSD ignition in the states landed they cost 139 to purchase them in NZ it costs 230.
Spark plugs need to be replaced regularly every 20,000k's at least.
As for rough idle my rx8 has the same problem, idle holds fine just a little rough. I'm guessing its the spark plug which I will upgrade soon.
Spark plugs need to be replaced regularly every 20,000k's at least.
As for rough idle my rx8 has the same problem, idle holds fine just a little rough. I'm guessing its the spark plug which I will upgrade soon.
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Coils I don't think you need to replace unless they are completely fried. As for ignition leads I have MSD lines which are very high quality. If you want them cheap orders them directly from MSD ignition in the states landed they cost 139 to purchase them in NZ it costs 230.
Spark plugs need to be replaced regularly every 20,000k's at least.
As for rough idle my rx8 has the same problem, idle holds fine just a little rough. I'm guessing its the spark plug which I will upgrade soon.
Spark plugs need to be replaced regularly every 20,000k's at least.
As for rough idle my rx8 has the same problem, idle holds fine just a little rough. I'm guessing its the spark plug which I will upgrade soon.
I plan to do coils, leads, and plugs all together, just so they are in a known good state. I'm leaning toward getting stock coils rather than BHR, mostly because I got a mechanical warranty with the car, and they are very fussy about modifications. Last thing I need is to blow the engine and them to refuse my claim because I have better than stock coils. I'll probably do it next month when my bank account recovers from the kids going back to school.
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Come on RX8's can keep up with Lamborghini's, so I'm sure you could of caught up with the gray haired granny and thrown a note through her window while texting and changing gear all at the same time.
RX8 drivers can do anything - can't they!
RX8 drivers can do anything - can't they!
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