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Old 07-12-2004, 06:57 AM
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Hi all,

I'm a newbie at this forum. Am considering purchase of a RX8 AT from parallel importer, was wondering about future maintanence and servicing. ? if there are outside workshops familliar enough with the electronics and rotary engine?

Was wondering how many of u guys or gals in this forum own a RX8 AT?

Also, which are the workshops around that bring in RX8 parts? so far I only know of specR that brings in the rx8 parts.

Thanks, looking forward to learning more from u guys.
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Welcome, davester. Scan through the Far East forum - you will get most of the info that you need. Happy reading!
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Yup. Welcome.
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hee.... i am actually a newbie too.... and i got mine from a parallel import.
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hi ray,

so hows the car so far?? did you do anything special after collection of the car? ie oil changes etc... where r u planning to service your car anyway?

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ops, sorry for the late reply. the car is great so far. i mean i dont really like to drive that fast so no mod to the car yet. also waiting for the warrenty to run out before i do anything. actually the PI will hook you up to a maintenance company i think. at least thats where i go for maintenance. everytime when i go for maintenance, the mechanic will change my oil though. saying that i must change it frequently....
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Talking hihi

welcome to the club!!! :D
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Originally Posted by davester
Hi all,

I'm a newbie at this forum. Am considering purchase of a RX8 AT from parallel importer, was wondering about future maintanence and servicing. ? if there are outside workshops familliar enough with the electronics and rotary engine?

Was wondering how many of u guys or gals in this forum own a RX8 AT?

Also, which are the workshops around that bring in RX8 parts? so far I only know of specR that brings in the rx8 parts.

Thanks, looking forward to learning more from u guys.
Hi Deavester & welcome!

Me driving an auto. Feel free to contact me if u like any info! Cheers!
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Hi Deavester & welcome!

Me driving an auto. Feel free to contact me if u like any info! Cheers!
hi naughty boy

i juz got my car thru a PI too....
but got a few question
where can i get the bodykit tat mazda motors is selling(not the mazdaspeed)?
and r the brakes good enuff or should i get some better brake hoses once i get my car???
hope u can help mi
thks
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Hi linus!

Which bodykit is this? May be the mazda RX options - if so most (all?) PIs can help...

Brakes r good for normal use - but that shouldn't stop u! :D Steel-braided brake lines will go well with dot 5 (6?) brake fluid - better response! Me considering...

U may also want to consider cross-drilled & slotted discs. Me waiting for Black Diamond - cool cos discs r black (matches me X)! Cheers!
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hi naughty boy
thks for all the pointers
i was thinking of Endless ones coz mine is blue....
hope we can meet up and exchange more pointers in future
thks

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Hmmm...ENDLESS.

Dats wad i will be going for too. The mini 6pot one. Its beautiful. But, not in the near future though kinda steep for the whole set. 4K+.

Wouldnt mind changing the hoses,dot 5 and pads first. abt 600+ Endless too.

Rotors n calipers later....Dun really need it 4 daily drivin unless u track a lot....:D. The original 4pots' r very good actually.

Dats thinking out loud for me....CHEERS
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Originally Posted by Neon
Hmmm...ENDLESS.

Dats wad i will be going for too. The mini 6pot one. Its beautiful. But, not in the near future though kinda steep for the whole set. 4K+.
Well for some it might cost more than 4k as most calipers don't fit the stock rims. So, beside the calipers and rotors you'll probably need to look into rims and even a new set of rubbers! My guesstimate would be 8-10K!!!

Anyway my favorite is Grex follow this thread
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Hi

i am planning to get one as well next month , am in malaysia and only naza has it though , they got one that comes with the mazdaspeed bodykits and stuff, am planning to get that.
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neon,i suppose u noe the Endless mini 6 dun coms wif rotors.onli pads & hose & of cos,calipers.was makin a choice btween it & the GREX then...
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Actually the mag which i saw, Hyper Rev includes the rotors and it adds up to 3800$ after conversion.

Unless the japanese written there says does not include rotors then i stand corrected :D. Page 99.

Cheers
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hi guys,

have ordered in my volk racing rims and will be strongly considering the endless brake kit next... any one can recommend any place to order them?...
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Originally Posted by davester
hi guys,

have ordered in my volk racing rims and will be strongly considering the endless brake kit next... any one can recommend any place to order them?...
may i ask if your volk rims will have the right offset for the clearence of endless' calipers?
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shud have. my 37s got such a big lobang even 8 pot can fit. hehe
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hi M-ster,

I told the guy when I ordered the volk rims that i want to put in the endless calipers next..so I guess he should have ordered the correct offset.

thanks for asking.

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so have you gotten your GT-U yet?
I love those rims too, just not sure how they'll look on the 8. Would love to see some pix once you've got them up.

cheers
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