Hard Start? Like its just not wanting to kick on? I think compression loss usually just kills you're engine power, could be wrong. Did you have your plugs checked when you replaced the coils? I was having issues with high rev power and starting cause 3 of my 4 plugs where like dead.

 

Nope have not checked the plugs. And when u go to start it it hesatates. It starts everytime but it has a long turn on it now and its getting worse. And it does it cold start and hot start. just to know how do I check the plugs?

 

She has new plugs and coils on the car.

 

Do you feel a lose of power when you drive? In the end I have a feeling most people will tell you to get a compression test at Mazda, maybe you will get a free engine!

 

Jimmy and I just finished putting in my new Tokico D-specs and Tein STechs along with the front Hotchkis Sways... couldn't get the rusty bolt off the back... And I love how it was supposed to be a 4 hour project, ha ha ha , took about 10 and I'm burnt! Yay! and I bottomed out in my driveway!

 

I have actually gained power since we took off the aftermarket mods I know sounds starnge but its true. She runs amazing no power loss nothing she is great just haveing issues starting her at cold or hot. She has started fine the past couple of days. I'm going to get the alt and battery checked out.

 

Hey jenn. I had a k&n typhoon 2 and lost airflow over stock. Next step is checking fuel pressure. If a hard start isn't flooding, you might have fuel delivery issues. Could be starter issue too. You can put an inline fuel pressure guage to check fuel pressure. Haven't heard of many rx8 fuel issues though. Keep us posted!

 

Hey rotary do you mind if I use your avatar as part the O for the stickers I want to make for
NeoRx club?

Jenifer- you're car should have the upgraded starter since it's an 06. I would defintely check the battery with drastic changes we've had in temp this year. The heat got my battery last year. I put an optima redtop in mine but they are $230 I think.

 

Yeah, that's true jim. I will def be going to advance today to get all that checked out! Other wise she is doing gr8t I'm real happy with her! I just need to get to the bottom of her starting issue. Thanks rotary killz for much help. All is app. Well ill keep every1 posted on the results after today.

 

go ahead Jim!

 

Alrighty, finally got my car aligned so I just need to test it out somewhere this weekend....

 

there is an autocross at the sheriff's track this sunday

 

It was awsome getting to meret u QT. We will all def haft to hang. Umm I got a quote on my rim it's a good $100.00 to fix it. It's a guy in BA idk the shops name off hand but he said he heat's it up n all that then polishes it bk. Dnt kno much about that I hope it works. The inside on that rim it bent as well from when I bought it like that. I do belive that was a sign to just get that rim fixed. Ha it sucks. But I'm glad it did no more damage than wat it did I took that like a truck. Wow. But ne who he said he cld get it fixed all n 1 day. So nxt friday I'm going to BA lol had fun tho!

 

Need some info. My ac blows clod going down road but at stop gets hot. I figure it needs charge is that something I can do myself? Ne1 had to do this?

 

I believe that all types of freon have been moved to license only. You can check with Autozone and see if they still sell the recharge kits, but last I heard, it was all moving to licensed techs only, which means you gotta know someone or goto a shop.

Be sure to try switching it to RECIRC from Fresh on the console unit. This can help keep it cooler. Fresh air is bringing hot air in from outside trying to cool it. Recirc will take previously cooled air from your cabin into your car, so it will help with the problem until you can get a charge.

 

Thanks. And I hope it's not exspensive to get done. And would just anybody know how to charge it or does it need mazda? Plz say any1 I hate mazda!

 

hey jen, I actually have been having issues with my ac. all the auto shops in BA carry the R134a recharge kits so that you can do it yourself if it just needs recharging. ND actually had to install a new condenser in mine cause a rock flew in and punctured it. We put grills in the same day so i would not have it happen again (Definitely reccommend putting in a lower front grill if you dont already have one). Anyways, since we put a new condenser in we had to take it to Carlos to have him suck all the air out and recharge it with freon (R134a). Unfortunately for me it is still not working right, the driver side blows hot air and the passenger side blows cold but not real cold. Carlos thinks that their is a flapper issue, so it is in the shop for him to work on tomorrow. If you are going to be in BA tomorrow night, i have a gauge you can borrow to see if your problem is that you are just low on freon. Let me know, I believe Rick has ND's number and mine, so just text me if you are going to be here tomorrow night.

 

Does anyone happen to know of a brand of tire that is as good or better than Kumho Ecsta SPT tire that is cheaper? I need 2 new 225/45/ZR18 91Y 320AA tires.

 

I got the tire all done looks great. No more curbs for me. N sadly but he is at work ill try n get ur number really. I hope that's all it is.

 

Also really! I get my 245 35 19 wheels from andersons here in locust they mount them and order them all 4 new for me for 5hundred flat. And a place n tulsa quoted me for 1,2000 for the same thing. So u may try there girl. They saved me on my tires.

 

Okay guys seriously plz plz help me find a stock black hood!!!!! Please!!!!!!!!! Any where just let me know I want to sell or trade this carbon fiber hood. I'm in need bad!

 

Would any of you guys be up for a trip to San Antonio to run the 3 sisters on Halloween weekend? We could do the run and then the riverwalk. Just make a weekend out of it. We would leave Friday day and come home Sunday.

 

whats wrong with ur carbon fiber hood i have a bb hood on mine i could trade across inless theres problems with ur hood im in chandler u can let me know inless ur not wanting to get rid of ur carbon fiber

 

Wat kinda hood do u have? I want 1 to match my black. I don't want the carbon fiber hood. Right now it's oxidized from the sun I will pay to have it fixed before I traded it off. If ur interested and ur hood would match my car.

 

You know I would be up for it Jimmy.

Aslo, does anyone know somewhere I can take my Hood and have a new clear coat put on it? I don't want it to end up white... yeah for carbon fiber....