Indiana rotary's
Hey guys! My RX-8 is still stuck in NY and I'm trying to rebuild it while I'm away and deployed. Currently it has a bad dark current issue that I'm 80% is tied to the alternator. It has old and worn suspension, and it needs some love. So I'm currently trying to proc parts to get the electrical back and the suspension up to speed, then work from there. If you guys are selling or know of these parts, throw me a bone and hook me up with the contact?
NEED
Upgraded Starter Motor
New-ish Alternator (less than 80k)
All new electrical wires and connectors (aftermarket preferred)
OEM Suspension OR R3 Suspension OR...
Aftermarket suspension
R3 OR 40th Anniversary Wheels OR 2004 GTs but Powdercoated (my RPF1s are bent)
WANT
Mazdaspeed rear strut bar
underbody braces (any)
aftermarket belts and pulleys
Petit SC
Mazdaspeed Front strut bar or custom (if SC)
Decent aftermarket hood option like the old Viper style, but less aggressive
Any ideas/feedback welcome.
NEED
Upgraded Starter Motor
New-ish Alternator (less than 80k)
All new electrical wires and connectors (aftermarket preferred)
OEM Suspension OR R3 Suspension OR...
Aftermarket suspension
R3 OR 40th Anniversary Wheels OR 2004 GTs but Powdercoated (my RPF1s are bent)
WANT
Mazdaspeed rear strut bar
underbody braces (any)
aftermarket belts and pulleys
Petit SC
Mazdaspeed Front strut bar or custom (if SC)
Decent aftermarket hood option like the old Viper style, but less aggressive
Any ideas/feedback welcome.
@MIGHunter:
I run 5W30. I also run synthetic, which is contrary to what a lot of established folks say. I run Idemitsu premix in the tank but I'd like to move to Sohn Adapter.
I highly recommend you get one of those. It lets you put 2 stroke oil in the engine → Epitroch Ebay Store
Also, check out this thread for more info → New Member Oil Thread.
I run 5W30. I also run synthetic, which is contrary to what a lot of established folks say. I run Idemitsu premix in the tank but I'd like to move to Sohn Adapter.
I highly recommend you get one of those. It lets you put 2 stroke oil in the engine → Epitroch Ebay Store
Also, check out this thread for more info → New Member Oil Thread.
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I love a local-ish place. What's the skinny?
Are these folks friends of yours? Have you used them before? I checked their site; they seem to have a lot of quality brands in their catalog. Do they pretty much try to proc whatever you order? Danke.
Are these folks friends of yours? Have you used them before? I checked their site; they seem to have a lot of quality brands in their catalog. Do they pretty much try to proc whatever you order? Danke.
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@MIGHunter:
I run 5W30. I also run synthetic, which is contrary to what a lot of established folks say. I run Idemitsu premix in the tank but I'd like to move to Sohn Adapter.
I highly recommend you get one of those. It lets you put 2 stroke oil in the engine → Epitroch Ebay Store
Also, check out this thread for more info → New Member Oil Thread.
I run 5W30. I also run synthetic, which is contrary to what a lot of established folks say. I run Idemitsu premix in the tank but I'd like to move to Sohn Adapter.
I highly recommend you get one of those. It lets you put 2 stroke oil in the engine → Epitroch Ebay Store
Also, check out this thread for more info → New Member Oil Thread.
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RX8 and a Truk....
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From 'close-ish' to Indiana - but my car runs a LOT better on the 2-stroke oil. Whatever issues it may have, that oil makes a noticable difference in how smooth the car runs. I use it every-other-fill up, and before every hard-driving event.
side note - am interested in driving the Dragon next month if any Indiana folks want to tag along. Will be a three-day-weekend type trip - 9.5 hours or so from my house to Deal's Gap.
side note - am interested in driving the Dragon next month if any Indiana folks want to tag along. Will be a three-day-weekend type trip - 9.5 hours or so from my house to Deal's Gap.
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2007 Mazda RX8 GT (Red) with 32K miles & MINT!
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2007 Mazda RX8 Grand Touring; 32K miles!
2007 Mazda RX8 Grand Touring; 32K miles!
Yeah. The car should not run like **** without 2 stroke or premix in the fuel.
That said, I did throw a Sohn adapter on my car and it has started to run a lot cooler. Which is awesome for the seals! Yay.
That said, I did throw a Sohn adapter on my car and it has started to run a lot cooler. Which is awesome for the seals! Yay.
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Who would you guys tout as the better people to work on our 8s? I am thinking about doing some stuff this year after winter, engine, air, power upgrades and new pain.
I've been liking at banzai racing but they are 3.5 hours north of me.
I've been liking at banzai racing but they are 3.5 hours north of me.
What do you plan on doing? I'm I'm Columbus...quite a bit closer.
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One issue I am having is take off. Sometimes it's like I have no power and then once I hit 4k RPM, it surges forward. I thought it was a misfire but I read in another thread that it might be the clutch plate.
Eventually, I'd like to have some body work done, small dent in the front bumber and a scrape down the drivers side and get a repaint.
You own a shop or just do work on 8s?
IDK yet. I think I need some work done, trying to figure out who to go to for the long term. I love this car.
One issue I am having is take off. Sometimes it's like I have no power and then once I hit 4k RPM, it surges forward. I thought it was a misfire but I read in another thread that it might be the clutch plate.
Eventually, I'd like to have some body work done, small dent in the front bumber and a scrape down the drivers side and get a repaint.
You own a shop or just do work on 8s?
One issue I am having is take off. Sometimes it's like I have no power and then once I hit 4k RPM, it surges forward. I thought it was a misfire but I read in another thread that it might be the clutch plate.
Eventually, I'd like to have some body work done, small dent in the front bumber and a scrape down the drivers side and get a repaint.
You own a shop or just do work on 8s?
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Very cool. 1st think on my list is installing som BHR coils, wires and plugs. After that I want to look at the clutch and fly wheel. Then maybe the cooling system. From there some performance mods.
Sounds good. Any of that i could do, and for a lot less than Bonzai I bet.
@MIGHunter if you have some sockets you can probably do the BHR coil upgrade yourself. It's not a difficult install.
The clutch work will require the engine to be removed. If you're going to do that, I highly recommend you up the radiator/cooling system then, as you'll have to drain the block anyway.
The clutch work will require the engine to be removed. If you're going to do that, I highly recommend you up the radiator/cooling system then, as you'll have to drain the block anyway.
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@MIGHunter if you have some sockets you can probably do the BHR coil upgrade yourself. It's not a difficult install.
The clutch work will require the engine to be removed. If you're going to do that, I highly recommend you up the radiator/cooling system then, as you'll have to drain the block anyway.
The clutch work will require the engine to be removed. If you're going to do that, I highly recommend you up the radiator/cooling system then, as you'll have to drain the block anyway.