Cf05

lol yeah i cant wait to take her out again... man im just thinking of everything i need to buy... and yes I NEED all of this lol, but on the bright side I found a mazda speed replica kit for like 800 minus the wing but i still need to paint it...

RyansRx8

I didn't hear to good on the replica kits but i dunno, I know rodney has that bhr ignition on his its pretty dope lol

Twiztid

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not in a competition here Ryan. just couldn't pass them up.
and it shouldn't feel much different just your heights will even out as the springs seat and settle.

TotalImmortal

It was fun yesterday Ryan. Can't wait to see the final pics. How was the ride? Did it feel any stiffer than stock?

RyansRx8

I dunno It almost felt smoother and ppl have told me that the ride would be bumpy-er...but I'm happy with the drop and how it feels!

TotalImmortal

Smoother is not a bad thing. Have you done much cornering yet? I am wondering if the handling is any better?

RyansRx8

I gassed it around and exit ramp loopy thing i dunno what its called but like it kept catchin on the road i can't explain it i told charlie the same thing...I dunno if it's just my tires or its cold or both

Cf05

I keep telling you tires get less sticky the colder it is lol

Twiztid

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yes tires get harder as it gets colder and harder tires=lessor traction

RyansRx8

Well I guess winter isn't exactly the best time to try it out lol

RyansRx8

I think we should make a video of our 8's in stl...like a compliation or however you spell it...just random clips and pictures and make one big video off it...what you guys think?

TotalImmortal

I'm down. I have all of the software to do that, since that's what I went to school for.

Cf05

yea that'd be pretty badass i'd be down where'd you get that idea?

RyansRx8

Charlie, Let's just say I'm a genius

perks11

video? ryan no i will not make a sex tape with you. ha ha id be down for a little video that would be pretty damn fun, would have to wait till the waeather gets nice though thats for sure. Ryan how are the springs workin? im thinkin bout buying some sway bars before spring for that next cruise, but with my sub box in the back i dont know if i can buy the rear ones so im gonna have to get out there with some measurements. but im ready for the spring time and ryan shoot me a private message with your address again so i can go to fed ex and ship ya that **** and shift boot.

Cf05

Brett you already back at Mizzou?

Twiztid

iTrader: (4)

brett sway bars go under the car are you thinking of strut tower braces?

perks11

sorry meant to say struts ha ha ha look at me lookin like an idiot now. yea im back at mizzou charlie. playin with the 8 in the snow, in big parking lots away from curbs. ha ha ha

Twiztid

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i knew it was a mistake but i had too

RyansRx8

4 port= queer hahaha jk yeah those struts would be pretty dope...are you just getting rears or the fronts too?

Tiburtron

hey guys..I'm new to STL, and my car wont start today (04, auto). Had AAA out to look at it and they said it's definitely not my battery since it has enough juice.

I have no idea what to do or where to go, any advice?

maskedferret

iTrader: (1)

Welcome to the forum! Sorry to hear about the car.

Does the engine turn when you try to start it?

Do you know if all recalls and TSBs have been performed on the car? My guess would be that you're probably using the old starter. It might not be powerful enough to start a VERY cold or possibly flooded engine. Other than this, I would suspect the ignition system might need a tune-up. (replace plugs, and maybe coils)

If your car is under warranty, the best thing to do would be to take it to a dealership to have them diagnose (and hopefully fix) the problem.

Tiburtron

Hey! thanks so much

It cranks but nothing happens, when i stop turning the key it makes this winding noise sort of like a kazoo (lol remember those?) or the Jetsons space ship. It's not doing anything it did the time that it was flooded, so I don't think thats the problem. The lights aren't dimming or anything of the like.

I'm not sure if the recalls have been performed on her. Should I just have her towed to a Mazda dealership? Any idea what the costs of a new starter, plugs and coils might be?

I have no idea if she's under warranty still, but I doubt it, I got her used in May....and of course school starts tomorrow and my car won't work.

maskedferret

iTrader: (1)

I don't think I've ever heard a kazoo noise after an attempted start; very strange! I would definitely have it checked out by a dealership and see what they say.

Firstly, sign up for a free account @ www.mymazda.com . You should be able to input your car's VIN and it will tell you any recalls the car is missing. If there are any missing, check with the dealership about warranty information and if they could possibly perform the recalls.

The dealership should be able to tell whether the starter currently on the car is the new or old model. They will probably charge upwards close to $400 for a new starter; I do not know about installation.

Plugs and coils will be a rip-off at a local dealership. There are various websites you can order them from. One I particularly like is actually a dealership in Arlington, VA - www.finishlineperformance.com . For a good deal on plugs, don't expect to pay more than $100 for a set of four plugs; for coils, about $120-150 for a set of four.


EDIT: Worst case scenario -- the engine has lost too much compression. A compression test on the engine will determine if this is the case, however this may be the last thing the dealership might test. What is the mileage on the engine? If it is under 100k miles and they determine it fails the compression test, you should be able to have it replaced as Mazda extended the core engine warranty to 8 years / 100k miles (okay, not so much "worst case", but you will be out the car for a while).

Even if the engine is replaced after having performed the previous troubleshooting steps, you should consider the upgrading of the starter / coils / plugs as preventative maintenance for the new engine.

I hope things work out for you and the car!

Tiburtron

Thanks so much for the greatntips, I'll go and sign my car up right now...ugh, just what i need to waste approximately $1,000 on lol.

My mileage is around 33,000.

I guess I'll have to have to towed tomorrow then, looks like no college classes for me. boo.