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paulmasoner 08-20-2010 04:20 AM

for belgium, the fuel card is based on engione size not not cylinder count.
>1.5L = 400L
<1.5L = 200L :(

thankfully back when the greek owners were discussing the Cyprus taxes, i printed a document they had.. some European Union stuff on emmissions/road taxes. It specifically discussed rotary engines, and with a highlighter and some BS 'educated' discussion - they re-registered my car and changed it to a 2.6L engine lol

StuttgartRX8 08-20-2010 04:59 AM


Originally Posted by paulmasoner (Post 3681569)
for belgium, the fuel card is based on engione size not not cylinder count.
>1.5L = 400L
<1.5L = 200L :(

thankfully back when the greek owners were discussing the Cyprus taxes, i printed a document they had.. some European Union stuff on emmissions/road taxes. It specifically discussed rotary engines, and with a highlighter and some BS 'educated' discussion - they re-registered my car and changed it to a 2.6L engine lol

That makes sense, I guess they gave me the 2.6L engine size for the 400L too.

mike[piston eater] 08-20-2010 05:00 AM

german women ftw

dmp 08-20-2010 05:15 AM


Originally Posted by paulmasoner (Post 3681569)
for belgium, the fuel card is based on engione size not not cylinder count.
>1.5L = 400L
<1.5L = 200L :(

thankfully back when the greek owners were discussing the Cyprus taxes, i printed a document they had.. some European Union stuff on emmissions/road taxes. It specifically discussed rotary engines, and with a highlighter and some BS 'educated' discussion - they re-registered my car and changed it to a 2.6L engine lol

Happen to have that doc still? Thanks!



Originally Posted by mike[piston eater] (Post 3681599)
german women ftw

Been there, done that. And you're right...course my wife might get pissed.... :p

:D

mike[piston eater] 08-20-2010 05:16 AM

i dont even know wtf im posting

Throwdown 08-20-2010 12:28 PM

German women ftl. I wouldn't touch a German woman with your dick.

The ration based on engine size rule doesn't apply to Germany as far as I know. I've certainly never heard anything about it since I've been here. 400l is quite a lot, I have two cars and I've never gotten past that limit.

ROTORwash 08-20-2010 02:47 PM

I have 400L too. That might have been something with Belgium. Who knows... but if I drive a ton I may break 200L's. You will not need over 400L unless you are running taxi services across Germany.

ROTORwash 08-20-2010 03:04 PM

They have a vendor group buy for ignition coils, plugs and wires as a kit for a great price if you look it up


Originally Posted by Throwdown (Post 3681306)
I'm down to meet up any time. Send me a PM once you get in country and I'll give you my phone number. I love close to Vogelweh so I can help you pick up your car if you need.


Originally Posted by CleAn_WhEeLs_RX8 (Post 3631453)
Well, i found out that my car was running on one rotor. Atleast thats what the dealer her in Landstuhl said. They told me it was my coils and wires were BAD!! Now i just need to order them!!!


ROTORwash 08-20-2010 03:06 PM

Sorry, just read this. It sucks, I had to do it but it is cake. Glass cleaner with ammonia and a flat razor. Spray the top edges and work the razor blade down until you can get enough to peel it off in one sheet. You will have to work the power windows by having them down a little at first and then raise it when you get a little over half way down. Theres a reason you do not spray tinted windows with ammonia lol. Once you get the tent film off (grab a towel to protect against over spray all over you door) spray on your window and let it soak. Take your razor across slowly at a angle and the glue slides right off. Also have a few paper towels so you can wipe your razor clean of the glue. **Hints** The windex acts as a lubricant (hehe) and protects you from scratching the window, use new razors so that you maintain a sharp edge, don't forget to raise and lower your window to get the top edge and corners closer to your mirrors.** I hope this helps is you need it. The back doors and rear window do not work about doing.




Originally Posted by rx 8speciale (Post 3680253)
Excellent - if I can get this sorted, we'll hook

Aight then. What about window tint???

Thanks guys!


DEFINETLY LET ME KNOW WHEN U GET HERE
WINDOW TINT IS NOT ALLOWED ON FRONT WINDSHIELD, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. REAR DOORS AND BACK IS OK[/QUOTE]

Throwdown 08-20-2010 06:15 PM

It's not hard to remove tint and glue, just a little time consuming.

ROTORwash 08-20-2010 11:12 PM

Very true

paulmasoner 08-21-2010 10:13 AM


Originally Posted by dmp (Post 3681605)
Happen to have that doc still? Thanks!


i dunno maybe, lemme go looking

paulmasoner 08-21-2010 10:24 AM


Originally Posted by paulmasoner (Post 3682973)
i dunno maybe, lemme go looking

found it https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...0&postcount=78


Originally Posted by nicosp76 (Post 3380210)
The EU legislation is regarding emissions
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/Notice.do?m...ty%7EWANKEL%7E



Copying the relevant for rotary engines part (the below is reffering to the way you refer to an engine in relation to the emissions calculation and approvals - nobody said that the engine capacity itself should be altered) :

5. "engine capacity" means either of the following:
(a) for reciprocating piston engines, the nominal engine swept volume;
(b) for rotary piston (Wankel) engines, double the nominal engine swept volume;

5. "ικανότητα κινητήρα":
α) για τους κινητήρες παλινδρομικού εμβόλου, ο ονομαστικός πληρούμενος όγκος του κινητήρα·
β) για τους κινητήρες περιστρεφόμενου εμβόλου, το διπλάσιο του ονομαστικού πληρούμενου όγκου του κινητήρα·

i printed up an english/french of the multilingual web layout(since i am in belgium). highlighted the parts he has quoted, and went in well refreshed on the mechanics of a rotary engine and spat BS till he conceded out of ignorance. i really have no idea what the heirarchy of EU law is and how this truly applies

dmp 08-21-2010 10:32 AM

Thanks Paul!

Throwdown 08-21-2010 03:46 PM

Just want to try to plug this GoPro HD group buy I'm working on again. I'm at 6 firm with 2 maybes so far, and I need 10 total. The normal price is $300 without shipping but will be down to $249 shipped if I can get 10 people. I want to close this out by the end of the month so if you're on the fence about this get it on it!

ROTORwash 08-22-2010 04:38 AM

Has anyone purchased new spark plugs on the economy and wheres the best place to go if so?

StuttgartRX8 08-22-2010 07:15 AM


Originally Posted by ROTORwash (Post 3683587)
Has anyone purchased new spark plugs on the economy and wheres the best place to go if so?


I've had my dealer do it before and it was something like 300 euro for the spark plugs and labor. I just order them off of BHR now and get them shipped to APO.

dmp 08-22-2010 09:04 AM

if anyone needs anything from the states, and the company doesn't ship to APO, I'd gladly take it and re-ship it for ya

ROTORwash 08-24-2010 03:52 AM

How long did it take to receive your plugs from BHR? Thinking about buying there ignition system but my car maybe down until it arrives.

..btw called a local Mazda shop 220 something euro just for plugs, no labor

dmp 08-24-2010 10:21 AM


Originally Posted by ROTORwash (Post 3685760)
How long did it take to receive your plugs from BHR? Thinking about buying there ignition system but my car maybe down until it arrives.

..btw called a local Mazda shop 220 something euro just for plugs, no labor

Got my plugs from http://www.sparkplugs.com - Great/fast service. Paid $150 for 4 plugs, if I recall. If they wont ship to APO, ship them to me and i'll get them to you.

Install was cake, really. Can walk you thru it.

bse50 08-24-2010 10:24 AM

You paid A LOT more than what BHR and Mazmart charge :)

dmp 08-24-2010 12:24 PM


Originally Posted by bse50 (Post 3685975)
You paid A LOT more than what BHR and Mazmart charge :)

BHR doesn't sell Denso Iridiums. NGKs are $20each from Sparkplugs.com. I'm not entirely sure I want to do business with BHR anyway. :)

bse50 08-24-2010 12:26 PM

There's still Mazmart!
Denso iridiums are just a waste of money, the stock NGK are more than enough for any NA application.

StuttgartRX8 08-24-2010 12:42 PM

I would just buy the stock NGK also.

dmp 08-24-2010 01:11 PM

Back to my point without this turning into a spark-plug debate - if anyone needs help getting their parts, holler. :)


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