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01-10-2012, 11:29 PM
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It is pretty nice, it pays almost 2 full semesters at the U, not including books of course, I hope to be done by this fall.. :s
It took me a min to really get back into school full time tho after I started this job, it's like pulling teeth to try and get part time. My job is hella flexible, this semester I have a couple 10.5 hr days, then a couple half days.. it seems to work so far..
JT!! Congrats are in order for you too! Kelly is an awesome lady!
01-18-2012, 11:29 AM
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St.George checking in. No need to store my car down here. I park in a garage, and I don't think roads have ever been dangerous to drive on down here. Whenever it rains, I get a biiiiiig smile on my face though. I turn off my DSC and have a godamn hay day.
01-18-2012, 08:41 PM
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Mine's tucked away on her carpet in the garage, just like every winter. No driving until the salt gets washed off the roads in spring.
I warm her up every week to ten days, run her up and down the driveway to lube all the moving parts.
I keep a float charger on the battery so she cranks up strong even after ten days in the cold garage.
Since my 8 is just a weekend fun car anyway, it's no big deal. Sometimes she doesn't get driven in summer for a week or two at a time, if I'm working a lot. I've had her 5 years now, and only have 27,000 miles on her.
Thanks for the congrats, Mothai! She is totally awesome!
I warm her up every week to ten days, run her up and down the driveway to lube all the moving parts.
I keep a float charger on the battery so she cranks up strong even after ten days in the cold garage.
Since my 8 is just a weekend fun car anyway, it's no big deal. Sometimes she doesn't get driven in summer for a week or two at a time, if I'm working a lot. I've had her 5 years now, and only have 27,000 miles on her.
Thanks for the congrats, Mothai! She is totally awesome!
01-18-2012, 09:09 PM
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Mine's tucked away on her carpet in the garage, just like every winter. No driving until the salt gets washed off the roads in spring.
I warm her up every week to ten days, run her up and down the driveway to lube all the moving parts.
I keep a float charger on the battery so she cranks up strong even after ten days in the cold garage.
I warm her up every week to ten days, run her up and down the driveway to lube all the moving parts.
I keep a float charger on the battery so she cranks up strong even after ten days in the cold garage.
Having a beater is the best ever, in the last year and eight months I have only put 5,000 miles on her. And it gives me plenty of time to do mods.
How is everyone, it's been a long time!
01-20-2012, 10:10 AM
#3130
^Keeping the gas topped-off to prevent condensation is a good idea, I do that too. I keep a 5 gallon can of premium in the garage, with a good dose of Sta-bil added, for that purpose, although 3-4 months isn't really long enough for gas to degrade if you keep the caps on tight.
Is the steel wool to keep rodents out? I usually stuff a piece of foam rubber in there, but I have to wait for the exhaust to cool. I guess a determined mouse could pull that out though.
Been doing good! How have you been?
Is the steel wool to keep rodents out? I usually stuff a piece of foam rubber in there, but I have to wait for the exhaust to cool. I guess a determined mouse could pull that out though.
Been doing good! How have you been?
01-20-2012, 10:14 AM
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Last week I discovered that I'm listed in the Internet Movie Database for work I did over 30 years ago. Kind of a hoot to stumble on that!
http://www.imdb.com/
Of course, you'd have to know my real name to find me, lol.
http://www.imdb.com/
Of course, you'd have to know my real name to find me, lol.
01-28-2012, 10:51 PM
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I bought 60K Yokohamas a year and a half ago and have only put 2K on them so-far. Love 'em. Look into the Yoko's when you get around to buying, Roidz! They are so much better handling than the stock Dunlops I used to run. A bit more pricey than other tires, but SOOOO worth it!
01-30-2012, 12:40 PM
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I bought them at the same time as my ASA-AR1 rims and sprang for new TPMS while I was at it.
If you order rims and tires from Tire rack, they come pre-mounted and balanced and all you have to do is put them on the car yourself. Otherwise a local shop will charge you.
02-01-2012, 09:10 PM
#3138
Divorce didn't leave me much money for gas last year, lol.
I'll check the Tire Rack website this weekend when I get some time. For all I know, they don't even carry Yokohamas anymore.
02-02-2012, 08:59 PM
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Hey Roidz, it occured to me that maybe you were looking up ASA AR1's in the tire section. Those are my rims. I'll have to go look at them to remember the exact name and style, but the tires are 60K Yokohamas. They were about $200 each at the time, IIRC.
02-03-2012, 09:07 AM
#3140
Strength/Confidence
I was looking for 60k Yokohamas and it populated a list of Yokohamas, but I wasn't seeing the 60k's. Maybe they changed the name or possibly discontinued them. I'll double check though.
I'm also looking at the BF Goodrich T/A KDW 2's. I had them on my CtsV and they were a really good tire.
I've also been thinking about getting some new wheels and coilovers depending on my tax return. So I need to first decide on that so I know what size tires to get. Decisions...decisions
I'm also looking at the BF Goodrich T/A KDW 2's. I had them on my CtsV and they were a really good tire.
I've also been thinking about getting some new wheels and coilovers depending on my tax return. So I need to first decide on that so I know what size tires to get. Decisions...decisions
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02-16-2012, 09:21 PM
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Hey everyone, just got my 3rd engine at 95k miles, so I am looking to change up how I take care of it 
Does everyone in Utah agree with the general consensus that we should be using 5w-30? Any special instructions for the hot/cold weather here?
Does everyone in Utah agree with the general consensus that we should be using 5w-30? Any special instructions for the hot/cold weather here?
02-18-2012, 07:16 AM
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Hey Nick!
I've used Idemitsu premix from day one. Lots of folks feel that's about the best thing you can do to treat the engine seals right.
When she's cold, let her warm up before revving. I garage mine in winter so she's never been through snow. I just warm her up every week to ten days to keep the engine internals lubed, and keep a float charger on the battery.
The 5w-30 is a good idea, but be careful because if Mazda finds out, it will void your warranty, if you are still covered. If not, no problem. I have one more year of bumper-to-bumper warranty left, then it's just 3 more years on the 8/100k engine core warranty.
Just keep your eyes open for the average, terrible Utah driver, especially when it snows. They all forget how to drive as soon as the roads turn white.
I've used Idemitsu premix from day one. Lots of folks feel that's about the best thing you can do to treat the engine seals right.
When she's cold, let her warm up before revving. I garage mine in winter so she's never been through snow. I just warm her up every week to ten days to keep the engine internals lubed, and keep a float charger on the battery.
The 5w-30 is a good idea, but be careful because if Mazda finds out, it will void your warranty, if you are still covered. If not, no problem. I have one more year of bumper-to-bumper warranty left, then it's just 3 more years on the 8/100k engine core warranty.
Just keep your eyes open for the average, terrible Utah driver, especially when it snows. They all forget how to drive as soon as the roads turn white.
02-18-2012, 09:27 AM
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I would also recommend that in this cold weather, when you get to your destination let it idle for a bit and get warmer, the oil cooler in our cars work very well, when driving around you can get the oil pretty cold. And premix like JT said is great piece of mind.
02-23-2012, 11:54 AM
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Have any of you been reading this thread? https://www.rx8club.com/canada-forum-35/game-over-natalia-dead-long-live-natalia-long-thread-rant-useful-information-229407/
It's full of confusing and contradicting viewpoints about what causes engine failures, but it's good reading. But really, it has me more worried than ever.
I'm especially worried about my catalytic converter -- any way to know if I have a clogged cat if it drives just fine? I do have this funny oil/fuel/exhaust smell in the cabin for the last month that I can't get to go away. The dealer keeps saying it goes away every time they've done something (such as replace a leaking switch in the transmission), but it hasn't.
It's full of confusing and contradicting viewpoints about what causes engine failures, but it's good reading. But really, it has me more worried than ever.
I'm especially worried about my catalytic converter -- any way to know if I have a clogged cat if it drives just fine? I do have this funny oil/fuel/exhaust smell in the cabin for the last month that I can't get to go away. The dealer keeps saying it goes away every time they've done something (such as replace a leaking switch in the transmission), but it hasn't.
02-23-2012, 01:06 PM
#3145
I did just read it, really worrying isn't going to help. The only way to check a cat is to unbolt it and take a peek, but if it is clogged it wouldn't be driving or acting fine.
I use 5w30 in my car, cause I don't think 5w20 is robust enough to handle our little heater. I may go to 5w40 or 10w40 cause my car isn't driven in cold months.
I have my own theories on engine failures as well, but I won't go into it.
The oil smell could likely be coming from the shifter, if you can pull up the console peice and look under the shift boot the rubber seal/collar may have moved up. Thats what it was on mine.
I use 5w30 in my car, cause I don't think 5w20 is robust enough to handle our little heater. I may go to 5w40 or 10w40 cause my car isn't driven in cold months.
I have my own theories on engine failures as well, but I won't go into it.
The oil smell could likely be coming from the shifter, if you can pull up the console peice and look under the shift boot the rubber seal/collar may have moved up. Thats what it was on mine.
02-27-2012, 03:46 PM
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Thanks for the help Bose. I will check that out.
I went back and looked at my service history for my original RX-8, a 2004 Automatic. I first took it in because of a "funny noise" (according to the service tech's notes) and lack of power at 12k miles. It's hard to imagine anything I could have done could have prevented that one in only 12k miles.
My best guess is that the most important thing I need to do is keep it topped up with good oil, but the list of things I haven't done in the past is long:
Didn't premix
Didn't use anything other than 5W-20
Didn't decarb once per year
Didn't proactively replace plugs or ignition coils (I've heard 20k miles on those, I went much longer)
Didn't use "top tier" gas
So, this time around, I'll be doing all of those except maybe premixing, unless I can get a good idea that it really helps.
I'd be happy to hear any theories that could educate me better.
I went back and looked at my service history for my original RX-8, a 2004 Automatic. I first took it in because of a "funny noise" (according to the service tech's notes) and lack of power at 12k miles. It's hard to imagine anything I could have done could have prevented that one in only 12k miles.
My best guess is that the most important thing I need to do is keep it topped up with good oil, but the list of things I haven't done in the past is long:
Didn't premix
Didn't use anything other than 5W-20
Didn't decarb once per year
Didn't proactively replace plugs or ignition coils (I've heard 20k miles on those, I went much longer)
Didn't use "top tier" gas
So, this time around, I'll be doing all of those except maybe premixing, unless I can get a good idea that it really helps.
I'd be happy to hear any theories that could educate me better.
03-11-2012, 05:12 PM
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The weight of your oil won't have any effect on engine seals. Viscosity is much more important for things like gears and shafts, and those never seem to fail, or rarely, at least. The whole 5w-20 myth of being "too light" is just that, a myth when it comes to apex and side seal longevity.
De-carbing is also only needed if you drive like a granny and build it up in the first place. Redline it every driving session and you won't have a carbon build-up problem.
Actually premixing is the BEST thing you can do, IMO. Keeping the plugs and coils up is secondary.
De-carbing is also only needed if you drive like a granny and build it up in the first place. Redline it every driving session and you won't have a carbon build-up problem.
Actually premixing is the BEST thing you can do, IMO. Keeping the plugs and coils up is secondary.
03-21-2012, 08:01 AM
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What Happens in Vegas 5
To rent a room at Circus Circus click on the following link:
Circus Circus Hotel
Your area heads will be:
Utah: Mothai can be reached on SLC.com or Mothai84@gmail.com.
California: Jedi54 can be reached on RX8club.com
Arizona & New Mexico: Easy_E1 can be reached on RX8club.com, RX7club.com, and ArizonaMazdaClub.com
Washington & Oregon : Dondo can be reached on RX8club.com
Nevada: 13X and can be reached at RX8club.com, sincityrotary.com, RX7club.com.
For areas not listed:Phil's 8 and can be reached at RX8club, sincityrotary.com & email at Phil@desertboilers.com
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WHiV5
FRIDAY MAY 18TH
MEET & GREET
Where: Circus Circus parking area behind The Adventure-dome theme park.
When: 3pm to 8pm
Greeting, registration and begin vehicle staging for car show.
Out of town attendees arriving late can contact WHiV hosts to get registered.
PARTY AT THE CIRCUS CIRCUS
Where: Circus Circus Hospitality Suite
When: 8pm to whenever
Party will be BYOB with horderves, chips and dips supplied by WHiV5.
SATURDAY MAY 19th
ROTARY SHOW
Check-in begins at 7am
Show 8am to 1pm
This year a rotary show will be held in the parking area behind The Circus Circus Adventure-dome. There will be several categories depending upon the cars registered prior to the event. Repus, old school, 7’s, and 8’s will be judged separately. 7s may be broken up into first, second and third gen vehicles if preregistration shows a sufficient number. All rotary vehicles registered in the show will be eligible for trophies.
TROPHIES, RAFFLE, AND FOOD
Raffle tickets will be sold at the meet and greet on Friday and during the car show on Saturday. Drawing for raffle prizes, announcement of car show winners and presentation of trophies will be done at conclusion of car show.
For attendees convenience there will be food vendors available during the show as there will not be a lunch as in past years.
ANNUAL CRUISE
2PM
Be prepared for an approx. 2hr drive
TRADITIONAL GET TOGETHER AT THE HOFFBRAU HOUSE
When: 8pm to 11pm
A No Host Dinner is served and prices range from $10.00 and up for traditional German fare. The beer flows at all times (pay as you go). A German band plays and the noise, laughing, and crying from the group almost drowns out the band.
SCENIC CRUISE
We will have a short cruise to a scenic area to be announced
AFTER CRUISE BBQ
At an area to be announced. Food and soda provided by a sponsor
End of WHiV5...Hope you all had a good time
Your area heads will be:
Utah: Mothai can be reached on SLC.com or Mothai84@gmail.com.
California: Jedi54 can be reached on RX8club.com
Arizona & New Mexico: Easy_E1 can be reached on RX8club.com, RX7club.com, and ArizonaMazdaClub.com
Washington & Oregon : Dondo can be reached on RX8club.com
Nevada: 13X and can be reached at RX8club.com, sincityrotary.com, RX7club.com.
For areas not listed:Phil's 8 and can be reached at RX8club, sincityrotary.com & email at Phil@desertboilers.com
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WHiV5
FRIDAY MAY 18TH
MEET & GREET
Where: Circus Circus parking area behind The Adventure-dome theme park.
When: 3pm to 8pm
Greeting, registration and begin vehicle staging for car show.
Out of town attendees arriving late can contact WHiV hosts to get registered.
PARTY AT THE CIRCUS CIRCUS
Where: Circus Circus Hospitality Suite
When: 8pm to whenever
Party will be BYOB with horderves, chips and dips supplied by WHiV5.
SATURDAY MAY 19th
ROTARY SHOW
Check-in begins at 7am
Show 8am to 1pm
This year a rotary show will be held in the parking area behind The Circus Circus Adventure-dome. There will be several categories depending upon the cars registered prior to the event. Repus, old school, 7’s, and 8’s will be judged separately. 7s may be broken up into first, second and third gen vehicles if preregistration shows a sufficient number. All rotary vehicles registered in the show will be eligible for trophies.
TROPHIES, RAFFLE, AND FOOD
Raffle tickets will be sold at the meet and greet on Friday and during the car show on Saturday. Drawing for raffle prizes, announcement of car show winners and presentation of trophies will be done at conclusion of car show.
For attendees convenience there will be food vendors available during the show as there will not be a lunch as in past years.
ANNUAL CRUISE
2PM
Be prepared for an approx. 2hr drive
TRADITIONAL GET TOGETHER AT THE HOFFBRAU HOUSE
When: 8pm to 11pm
A No Host Dinner is served and prices range from $10.00 and up for traditional German fare. The beer flows at all times (pay as you go). A German band plays and the noise, laughing, and crying from the group almost drowns out the band.
SUNDAY MAY 20th
SCENIC CRUISE
We will have a short cruise to a scenic area to be announced
AFTER CRUISE BBQ
At an area to be announced. Food and soda provided by a sponsor
End of WHiV5...Hope you all had a good time
PARKING
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SWAG IS NOW AVAILABLE
Tee shirts available in sizes small, medum, large, Extra Large, 2 X and 3X
The back of the Tee Shirt has the Logo as appears at the top of this posting, over the pocket will be rotor logo. Again the Tees are white in color with pockets on the front
Tee shirts available in sizes small, medum, large, Extra Large, 2 X and 3X
The back of the Tee Shirt has the Logo as appears at the top of this posting, over the pocket will be rotor logo. Again the Tees are white in color with pockets on the front