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Fellas every time I pass an RX-8 driver I wave, but have never received a wave back. Can we start the trend or something? I used to get waves from fellow SVT Focus drivers back in the day!
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I also always wave. Sometimes I get a response, sometimes not. Digging the SVT Focus reference. I've been a Focus fan from the beginning. I've owned 4 of them (2 of those 2012 models, since my first one got totaled). I had a 13 psi supercharged 2001 ZX3 with water/methanol injection that was a blast.
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I also always wave. Sometimes I get a response, sometimes not. Digging the SVT Focus reference. I've been a Focus fan from the beginning. I've owned 4 of them (2 of those 2012 models, since my first one got totaled). I had a 13 psi supercharged 2001 ZX3 with water/methanol injection that was a blast.
Have you driven the new ST? What a ripper, I was laughing the whole time I was driving it
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Thanks Chibana. I had a 2004 SVT for 4 years... never realized how much fun and well-sorted that little car was until after I drove a few beaters, a regular Mazda 3, and finally stepping up to the RX-8.
Have you driven the new ST? What a ripper, I was laughing the whole time I was driving it
Have you driven the new ST? What a ripper, I was laughing the whole time I was driving it
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Coils/Plugs/Wires Success
I had some power and idle issues with my 8 over the past few months, and was getting god-awful gas mileage (~13mpg). I'd replaced spark plugs last summer, but decided to do coils/plugs/wires just to cover everything before going for a compression check. Spent 2 hours tonight wrenching and ratcheting with great success!
More immediate start-up, smoother idle, MUCH smoother engine response. Just had a great long drive and had to share with someone. Picture of coils and plugs (plugs were new as of 7,000 miles ago):
Coils/Plugs
More immediate start-up, smoother idle, MUCH smoother engine response. Just had a great long drive and had to share with someone. Picture of coils and plugs (plugs were new as of 7,000 miles ago):
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I had some power and idle issues with my 8 over the past few months, and was getting god-awful gas mileage (~13mpg). I'd replaced spark plugs last summer, but decided to do coils/plugs/wires just to cover everything before going for a compression check. Spent 2 hours tonight wrenching and ratcheting with great success!
More immediate start-up, smoother idle, MUCH smoother engine response. Just had a great long drive and had to share with someone. Picture of coils and plugs (plugs were new as of 7,000 miles ago):
Coils/Plugs
More immediate start-up, smoother idle, MUCH smoother engine response. Just had a great long drive and had to share with someone. Picture of coils and plugs (plugs were new as of 7,000 miles ago):
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And if you haven't done it before, installation was pretty easy, more-so if you don't have big/clumsy hands like me. The right ratchet extensions/joints was key.
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Getting that damn airbox out was the biggest pain for my coil replacement. It was 30 degrees out when I did it though, so the plastic and rubber parts were giving me the middle finger the whole time.
Finished a wash/wax and cruise today:
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RX8 and a Truk....
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I know this is an old thread but i am need help in MI. i have an '08 keyless ignition but not push start. i had to have major body work done to the car over the last year. now the cap that goes over my ignition is gone. anyone know where i can acquire a new one? I am downriver near Detroit
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I know this is an old thread but i am need help in MI. i have an '08 keyless ignition but not push start. i had to have major body work done to the car over the last year. now the cap that goes over my ignition is gone. anyone know where i can acquire a new one? I am downriver near Detroit
08 2008 Mazda RX8 Ignition Switch - Steering - Beck Arnley, Genuine, Standard Motor Products - PartsGeek
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I think he means the cover over the key slot on the switch. (The key is generally not used if you have the "credit-card" remote.)
It's likely available from the dealer. Also, check with ppl posting "convert to racecar" or "full partout" threads. Being such a tiny and low-demand item, it won't be listed specifically. AFIK keyless ignition is mostly found on the GT version, not the base model.
It's likely available from the dealer. Also, check with ppl posting "convert to racecar" or "full partout" threads. Being such a tiny and low-demand item, it won't be listed specifically. AFIK keyless ignition is mostly found on the GT version, not the base model.
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I know this is an old thread but i am need help in MI. i have an '08 keyless ignition but not push start. i had to have major body work done to the car over the last year. now the cap that goes over my ignition is gone. anyone know where i can acquire a new one? I am downriver near Detroit
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first day of the summer, i had to head out to midland earlier today and it was a blast...my friend has a mustang and asked if he could drive back..I was so nervous cause I dont let anyone drive my car...lets just say we have a new fan of the 8
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Where are you folks getting your service work done?
I've used Thayer in the past, but never for anything other than a basic oil change, so I'm not sure how competent they are with the more complicated stuff.
I've used Thayer in the past, but never for anything other than a basic oil change, so I'm not sure how competent they are with the more complicated stuff.
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