^ I thought it would be me, but my sunlight silver doesnt have stuff on it. And its a sport. But I do drive on 315 every once in a while. Mines the noisy one with tinted windows

Hey guys in case any of you are interested, I'm selling my KW3 Variant coilovers from my Rx-8 if any of you are interested.

Mazda Rx-8 KW3 Variant Coilovers

I'm around the Dayton area but I'd be down for a cruise sometime if we get a few people.

I spotted a titanium gray gt at the bp gas station in Delaware last night. I had to put gas in my sunlight silver head out. Just seeing if it was someone on the forum. Also there is a brilliant black with clear corners and black aftermarket rims that have a red stripe downtown that parks on sandusky all the time. Also wondering if they joined the forum

Hey, I know what you mean! It supposed to be nice next tuesday. Which is my next day off. Maybe after I wash the 8 we can go for a drive or something. Im in Delaware. So polaris is like 15-20mins away

I'm down for some cruising Tuesday night. I'm usually home by 6-ish, and I live just around the corner from schutz.

Hey!

Anyone know of anybody looking for RX-8 parts?

I have a few things for sale. All brand new, that I never put on the car. They have been in storage since before I sold the car in 2011.

I have:

-Authentic Sunlight Silver Mazdaspeed Side Skirts BRAND NEW never installed still in the box with the hardware install kit.

-Authentic Mazda Illuminated shift knob BRAND NEW never installed

-Eibach Pro Kit Springs BRAND NEW never installed

-Authentic Mazdaspeed Shocks/Struts Front & Rear BRAND NEW never installed.

and more...

I'm going to start a proper for sale thread later this week, but wanted to give you guys a heads up first as to what is coming. And if you know anyone looking for parts let them know I'll have a bunch of stuff for sale coming later this week.

Thank!
Will

Anyone going to Mid-Ohio this year for Grand-Am on June 14th - 16th?

I have been a regular there since they got the Mazda Corral going, but not this year. I have too many family obligations in Michigan that weekend.
Why can't families schedule their events around my racing calendar? :)

I would like to get back up there, but I'm leaving for vacation that weekend. Disappointing after missing last year because I was working the OSU game.

I would say I'm interested in the illuminated shift knob, but I'm positive it's worth a lot more than I would be willing to part with. glws

Hey BigWillieStyle my rear struts are going bad so am very interested in the struts, how much are you asking for them?

I need to get in here more often. Anyway, I'm in for Mid-Ohio. For those who haven't been, Marlon puts on a great corral compete with food, swag, team visits and pace laps!

I'll be headed up both Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th if anybody is interested in a caravan. FYI, ODOT has 71 and 314 all hosed up, so we'll have to take the long way around through Lexington.

Bigwille, if you still have the shock and struts, pm me. At nearly 140,000 miles, my originals are done!

Hey Huhwha, I'll be at Mid-Ohio as always. I'll be with the Genesis Coupe corral though. I'll come over and try to say high at the Mazda corral.

If you don't get anyone to caravan with you, you can caravan up with me and my friends, we are meeting up at Polaris around 7:30 am on Friday the 14th and going to stop at the 36/37 Cracker Barrel for breakfast then head on up to Mid-Ohio around 9 am-ish.

You're welcome to roll up with us!

Will,

Sounds great - count me in! Let me know where in Polaris and we'll go from there.

Hey guys. Old local member here checking in. Been a long time since I've last posted. I see Jeff is still poking around... :)

In any event, I fear my engine is going. Hot weather stalling. Did it to me once last fall after noticing a loss of power, but the car fired right back up and hadn't done it since. This past week in 90+ degree heat and after about 60-90 mins of driving, did it again. Letting the car cool would let me lurch a bit down the road before stalling again. No CEL, temp gauge normal. Maintenance is all up to date.

Anyway, has anyone had a good experience with one of the local dealers on pursuing warranty engine replacement? I need to have a compression test and want to ensure that it is done properly and that I'll get a fair shake. Not interested in a shop interested in giving me a "replace-this-or-that-part" merry-go-round when all signs point to imminent engine failure. Coils, plugs, wires all have less than 20k on them, so I'm highly doubtful that's the culprit. Gonna swap the fuel filter too just to see if that may be the issue, but I doubt it. Car runs/pulls fine when cool.

Anyone have a minimally painful experience with a dealer locally? I know Mazda tends to deny these for just about reason they can, so I have an uphill battle. Just hoping there is someone reputable locally to get the ball rolling.

Brian,

Ricart swapped my engine, nearly 100,000 miles ago now! I'd say they were competent. Missed promised dates twice as I recall. Also drained the A/C (which they didn't need to do) and didn't properly recharge it, which meant another trip to get it fixed.

Knock on wood, all is good. Have you been premixing?

Hi Jeff. Yeah, been premixing for a number of years now. To be honest, I was optimistic that it would prevent any issues...now I'm obviously doubting that. Typically have used Idemitsu and MMO, but recently switched to Protek R exclusively. I'd remember you saying that Ricart did yours. Germain is closer to me, so would prefer there, but no idea if they're knowledgable/reputable. Just dreading what's coming...blech.

I don't have any experience with a local dealer regarding an engine replacement (knock on wood!!!) but I did recently buy a 2011 Mazda3 from Germain on Morse Road. There sales dept was very honest and straightforward, and they didn't try to play the typic BS sales games. So far, there service department seems pretty good.

As usual, Mid-Ohio was a blast! I desperately miss those RX-8s screaming down the backstretch though. :( I took the parade laps with the corral group Saturday - always fun! Also gridded the cars for the Continental race. All in all, another great weekend.

columbus rx8
 

im willing to cruse im in whitehall ohio ass soon as my new engine in my baby:banghead:.......@fr3shstanc3

I was wondering where you guys to get your cars serviced and oil change? I only do Byers Mazda, where I bought it. They've done everything perfect, except the problem with starting the motor after turning it off. But once they experience it themselves they replaced the engine, no cost to me(Love warranties) Plain yellow with window tints for now still working on rims. AD1DAS plates.

I use ZN Performance all the time. Zavier Neely (hence the business name) was at the RX7 store for eyars and has been on his own for the past 4 years. Location is a big to a drag, and he has no night drop so it's not as conveneint, but he does amazing work for a fraction of the cost of a dealer. OIl changes I take care of by the house. But everything else goes to Zavier. I just got my engine replaced and my warranty expires next March. So form here on out, my options ZN or trade-in.

Germain quoted my over $900for a brake job - he did it for half that with upgraded parts. Same happened with spark plug replacement - Byers wanted like 350 for parts & labor, ZN did it for half of that. People send him cars for mall over the country.
I"d like to ask, now that I have this replacement engine, I want to try premixing - where do you guys buy your premix and what do you use here in Ohio?

Im new here. I live in Springfield, but hang out closer to dayton. Im in school for automotive tech and and we are having a car show at the school in Troy, OH this Oct 10th starts at 5:00pm til ? Hit me up if any of you are interested and i can get you more information.

Anyone here live in or near Columbus? There is an 09 GT I am looking at on Autotrader and was wondering if someone were in the area if they could take a real look at it for me as I am in Denver.

Anyone . . . (crickets) . . . Bueller . . . Bueller . . .

I could take a look for you today, just give me a link and let me know where it is. I can let you know. Just pm me

Where is this for sale in Columbus? I did a quick search on Autotrader, and didn't see any 09s within 50 miles for sale.

Crap my fault, it is in Cleveland . . . I don't know why I thought Columbus. Thanks anyway.

Selling out
 

The day of reckoning has come :( Selling my '04 Sport and spare wheels. See my sale thread https://www.rx8club.com/ne-sale-want...1/

Make me an offer! Hurry on the car if you are interested, as it will be gone in the next week one way or the other.

hey guys, im cleaning out the basement and ive got 2 stock re040s with ~5/32 left if anyone wants them. email me at my username at gmail.com


jeff, sorry to see youre selling the car. i think you are the last of the original columbus group to give theirs up :(

It's a done deal. The RX-8 is gone :(. I was able to keep it in the Mazda family though, and now have a new CX-5

As it turns out, I sold the car with the snows and crappy wheels on it. That means I have 4 stock wheels with tires that would make it through another season. Any interest? Pass the word on. I'll make a great deal. Local pickup in Hilliard only. No shipping

If anybody interested I'm selling my 2005 Rx8 Shinka Edition, here's a link to check out the car Cars for Sale: 2005 Mazda RX-8 SHINKA in Hilliard, OH 43026: Coupe Details - 365267163 - AutoTrader.com

any one got a line on lightly used coil overs. lookin to spend less than five on something simple. like anyone looking to up grade and pass down the hammy downs? lol

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Anybody meeting up anytime soon?

Im in the same boat!

Anyone happen to own the white 8 that has parked next to me twice over the last few days at the OSU gym?

Always neat to get back to your car and see another 8 next to it.

anybody going to import face off this sunday?

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If anyone in Columbus is looking for an RX8, PM me through this site. My oldest recently turned 16, so I needed a vehicle for him, and it just isn't financially smart to carry 4 cars for 3 drivers, when the RX8 is essentially a toy.....and I will start paying college tuition in another year. I will keep the car if I don't get a reasonable price, so feel free to send me lowball offers so that I can refuse them.....at least then I can tell the wife I tried!!!

Car is a 2005 RX8 GT, velocity red with black leather and 6 speed manual. All options expect nav. All original with no suspension or engine mods. Onlyl 50,300 miles. New Yokohoma tires with less than 3,000 miles on them. 35% window tint, overall excellent condition. New power window motor and windshied installed in past week. ONLY issue with this car is a hairline crack on the dash, which is a very common problem in cold weather climates.

Original MSRP over $33k. Asking $11k. If interested, PM me your email address and I can send photos and more details.

I'm trying to I'm in Whitehall hit me a text 6147329383 vaughn

How much if you still have them

^I bought them my friend...sorry man

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I'm kind of in the same boat. Third kid on the way so won't have much use for the awesome little 8. So I'm selling mine too.
I haven't lived in Columbus for a few years (still got a bunch of family there though), but have you tried posting on Columbus Racing?

Jon

Thanks for the advice Jon. I actually just sold the car over the weekend. Ended up selling it outright to Germain Mazda. I sold it for a little less than I was hoping, but in the end it was still a good deal as far as I'm concerned.

2006 Copper Red Shinka Owner here in Westerville.

If anyone out there is interested I always go to Columbus Cars & Coffee every saturday at the Lennox Downtown (~8:00 AM-12:00PM). Gets a little lonely there because I am always the only one with a rotary engine... If anyone here wants to stop by and say Hi or cruse around i'm cool with that.

Is your 8 by chance blue or silver? If so, I drive past you just a week or so ago along sunberry just past the dam. I was the copper red one haha.

I'll be at CC&C this Saturday if you want to meet up with a bunch of car enthusiasts. We get an average of about 40+ people each week and a lot of different vehicles. I will not be in my 8 however because I have a LOT Of vac leaks in my intake and I cannot get my 8 to stay running for more then 3 seconds right now. Working on repairs though. If your out and about I'll be doing repairs tomorrow so If you see a shinka sitting In a driveway in pieces then that's me... Haha

It was fun today at Cars and Coffee. I got to meet aschutz there and had a great time :)

If anyone else is interested Columbus Cars and Coffee is every Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00PM rain or shine at the Lennox over by OSU. People come around 9ish and just have fun and talk cars.

If there are any more 8 owners in the Columbus/Westerville area who want to ride or cruse sometime to cars and coffee then toss a reply here and we could set up a nice big RX-8 caravan all the way down there. Anyone else think that would be fun?

Late notice! Mazda Meet on Sunday, June 22nd
 

Sorry for the late notice but found out that there will be a Mazda meet in Westerville tomorrow (June 22nd). It is at the Blendon Woods Metro Park and will start at 12:00. All Mazda types are invited so I figured I'd go and ensure RX-8s are well represented.
Link to event info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1416...5828/?source=1


Additionally, I'll have a couple of my Epitroch Sohn Adapter Install Kits there as well if you are interested in viewing one installed and perhaps purchasing one.
Epitroch

http://stores.ebay.com/Epitroch?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

Cheers,
Dan
Epitroch LLC

Had every intention of going =(

Anyone know of the next Mazda/Rx-8 meet up coming soon?

If anyone in Columbus wants to make our own 8 meet up then i'm down. We could all meet up at Easton and caravan downtown and get a drink near Nationwide Arena? I'm open to ideas if anyone has one.

Anyone in cbus looking to unload a pair of stock wheels? Looking to buy asap.