Man. Those dust boots SUCKKKKKK to get back into the grooves. I ended up using blunted toothpicks and it look me close to an hour and like 40 broken toothpicks. I still wasn't able to get it to fully seat. But it's better than it was, and better than not on at all.
Did anyone that ordered the Rotorpros rotors try the Posi-quiet ceramic pads that come with them? I read several online reviews and there are mixed results... I'm running HPS's right now and I think the general consensus is that they are better than the posi-quiet ceramics.

 

I think ceramics eat up rotors dont they? HPS have been damn good in my opinion.

 

Ill let ya know how I like em when I get mine on..they should be here within a day or 2. Any one know where to pick up decent coils/plugs/wires. Took a peak at mine yesterday and wow do I need all new ****. Even if any1 has some used ones that would be better then all this stock stuff that's been on here for at least 20k

 

save up for the bhr kit. you can run those coils until you start getting misfires. the BHR kit is way worth it.

 

That's what I've heard. I just might have to. But with the need for a newer kit soon and 500$ not being at hand where should I look to?

 

Why do you "need" a new coils? they should be good for 30k at least. 40k is the most I push em till.

 

OK so as my car probably currently have 5w20, can i start topping it off with 0W40 or 10W30 - without a complete oil change? i.e. can i use a mix of 5w20 and any other?

Also can you request dealer to use 0w40 when doing oil change and do they oblige - anyone has experience of that?

NEW QUESTIONS:
(a) Nitrogen in tires - good or bad in our climate?
(b) How safe is Austin/Houston/Dallas/San Antonio etc. area regarding going w/o front license plate?

 

I didn't have a front plate on the 8 when I had it and never got pulled over in the 5+ years that I owned it. My S4 didn't come with the bracket, so I've never had a front plate on it either. I got pulled over once when I was driving to Houston from San Antonio and my plate was the only reason he pulled me over. I got off with a warning for it. I assume I only got pulled over because a lot of the officers in between the cities are just looking for something to do. For the most part, I wouldn't expect that you would get cited for just the license plate. If you get pulled over for something else (speeding, for example), then there's a higher chance you might get a ticket for the plate as well. It will probably depend on the officer.

 

He is in Texas, someone should jump on it.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/fs-bhr-catless-midpipe-bhr-ignition-230127/

 

Its not really the coils but the rugged looking wires..I'm not sure how long those have been in there and maintnence records show new coils at 53k which was before the engine 62k I picked it up at 64k it now has 75k. I've noticed a loss in power lately and along with a compression test, new ignition components are on the top of the list

 

just say "no" to front license plates!

 

I said "No" many years ago

 

Z1, I have some used plugs if you want 'em. I think they had around 15K when I changed them out.

 

IMO if there is a part to not find used, it is plugs

 

Yup... Tell me about it Adam... I had to rebuild my brakes and do the exact same thing... F*cking sucks...

Okay so fingerscrossed on getting my tires next week and getting my RPF1's mounted/ fenders rolled @ http://texastrackworks.com AKA Pro Tuning Performance (special thanks to J8635621 for pointing them out) .

Money Crunch for sure...

This weekend should consist of cleaning and painting my calipers black and putting on the "oh so sexy" Mazdaspeed decal...

 

I hope you like their work

 

They hadn't been giving me any trouble whatsoever and looked pretty good. I changed them just because. After a steel bristle brush they look decent.

 

Georgia tags for life.

 

Alright. I need some expert diagnosis here:
Over the last week and a half I have been getting a progressively louder metallic clink in the driver front wheel well when I go over certain bumps. It SOUNDS like a loose shock bolt, or endlink nut or sway bar bracket bolt...but it's not. I have tightened every bolt I can reach from the sway bar bracket over. The top shock nut(s), the strut bar nuts, the brake bolts and nuts, the lugnuts, the control arm bolts, the alignment bolts, the brake cable bolts...I don't know what it could be exactly.

The thoughts I have are that maybe one of the ball joints on upper or lower control arms is going out, but I'm not sure if they would make this noise if they were. I don't think it's the wheel bearing because when I put a stethoscope up to it there is no wear sounds and the wheel doesn't wobble.

The easiest way to replicate the noise is driving over the little bumps between lanes or to hit hit the tire with a mallet. I am attaching a video that I recorded of the noise. Any thoughts are appreciated.

 

I have a similar sound and mine is a result of the stud on the linkend not being a precise fit in the sway bar...even though the nuts are tight the bolt has wiggle room.

if you can get your car on a lift and jerk on the sway you may be able to produce a noise.

good luck man!....I hate random noises

 

On another note. Does anyone have any extra front brake pad retaining clips? I seem to have broken one so I'm cruising around with 3/4 of the clips. Mazda wants me to buy the whole kit $128 for just the clips and advance/autozone are all like $20.

 

Might want to check the bolts that hold the brake caliper frame in, they bolt to the rear of the hub.

I don't even know if I still have mine in!

 

LordET, I have an extra set of front calipers, they may have the clip in them that you can have.

 

Scott, that would be great if you don't mind. (I think I remember you saying you lived in the castle hills area? I won't be off work until like 6:30 or 7 tonight if that works for you I could swing by...?

I don't think that it's any loose bolt, I tightened ALL of the bolts I could reach from inside that wheel well and from up top.

 

I live near off of Callaghan between I-10 and Vance Jackson. Just text me at 210- five three five - 8617 and I'll send you my address. I get off at 6Pm so that is cool.