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Old 06-01-2009, 05:40 PM
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^ Because of the engine or on a whim? What color?

Love the seats in the R3... wonder of their is duplicate design offered through Recaro aftermarket.
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Old 06-01-2009, 05:52 PM
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Cause of the engine timeline (still unknown) Really just a feeler on costs right now
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What was the outcome of your engine delivery? When did this happen? Iam currently in the same position. Mine blew 6 weeks ago and I am still waiting.
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Same here, still waiting. Supposed to know what is happening by monday.

Is yours the dark blue one sitting beside mine?
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I hope that Mazda is picking up the rental?
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They will be, I'm driving my winter car right now, but i've had enough of it so they are renting me something tomorrow....

Hopefully i wont have to drive it for too long!
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Originally Posted by ZmFnZm
They will be, I'm driving my winter car right now, but i've had enough of it so they are renting me something tomorrow....

Hopefully i wont have to drive it for too long!
Would like to know more about the engine condition just prior to impact...over a beer of course.
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Sounds good, pick a time and place, god knows i could use a beer!
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So you got your engine replaced?
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Originally Posted by ZmFnZm
They will be, I'm driving my winter car right now, but i've had enough of it so they are renting me something tomorrow....

Hopefully i wont have to drive it for too long!
Ask if they could lend you the cosmos, then you'd be the envy of the bbs


Hope you get your engine back soon
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A piece of carbon might have broken off and seized the engine. I don't think OMP failure would cause the lurch and stall which never starts again.

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Blown Engine
Yes mine is the blue one that has been sitting there since Apr 26/09. How long has yours been there?
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4 weeks,

But at least yours is in the shop with the engine on the floor (looks like your engine is in)

Still no word on mine though
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IT'S CONFIRMED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My new engine arrives in TORONTO TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The dealership should be receiving it sometime today or tomorrow morning (depending on customs), and they will be bringing my car into the shop this afternoon to start removing the old engine!!!!!

HORRAY!!!

Gonna swing by Scarb Mazda tomorrow afternoon and pick up some redline for the tranny and diff, might as well while they have the car appart!
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:25 AM
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^ Awesome new Kevin. So no R3?
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:25 AM
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Glad to hear it dude... chances are I'll swing by scarb after work tomorrow at around 5-5:30ish.. if your still there... cya then
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Old 06-08-2009, 10:39 AM
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^ Awesome new Kevin. So no R3?

LOL, no that was a laugh!! they would still have wanted $16,000 on top of my car, and the discount because the R3 is a demo car..... um NO!
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Awesome kev!! Make sure you find out the 'best' way to break it in...aka ask Al lol.
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Old 06-08-2009, 12:06 PM
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going to scarb mazda tomorrow to pick up her new vital fluids, and will be asking Al that very question!
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Old 06-08-2009, 12:23 PM
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^ Think Al said drive it around the block a few times and then head straight to the track
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Old 06-08-2009, 01:41 PM
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Thats about it! he told me to put 500km on her, get the oil changed, then hit the track!
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Just keep the engine under varying loads. 500km on the highway is not proper breakin. 500km threw country roads with some hills is. Start with low RPM and work your way up as you build the mileage.

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Old 06-08-2009, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ZmFnZm
Thats about it! he told me to put 500km on her, get the oil changed, then hit the track!
lol...love rotary! They are refurbished engines right, guess u have no idea what was on it before, not like it would really matter I guess.
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Old 06-08-2009, 02:18 PM
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I'm not sure if this one is refurbished or brand spanking new, it came all the way over from Japan...
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glad to hear it's finally back. I wonder how long does it take to put the new one in?
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