Hey everyone, has anybody here had starter issues? I'm trying to determine if that's my problem or if it's ignition. The car takes a second or two to start, it's not down on power and it doesn't matter if it's hot or cold. I just changed the coils within the last 10k miles but they weren't oem so they could be faulty as well i suppose. I've done some searches but can't seem find exactly what I'm experiencing. Thanks for any help!!!

 

Mine is slow to start also, if you have a series 1 then you can fit the series 2 stater to your transmission, just search for the DIY. I think the starter can be had for under $200

also check your battery voltage, if its sitting under 13 volts it's going to struggle to start the car no matter which starter you have.

 

Had a great event today, after sliding around a bit i found a ton of speed and beat my archnemesis by 8 tenths :-D

Aaron missed out on first place in DSP by only 4 tenths of a second.

Tom took the whole 'sideways and smiling' approach for a bit while chucking fireballs all over the place. Good to meet you today!

we saw some kickass Blue Angel maneuvers on the way home too. totally awesome, people were pulled over on the shoulder of the interstate to watch.

here's video:

 

Good times yesterday, a reminder for those looking for sticky street tires the kumho XS are great but still need LOTS of heat, May be looking for a co driver next time.

The cap was seeing the blue angels do thier show (that's why I did not take the outer beltway Nathan) it was just good timing for everything.

Soon enough I'll be competitive in autocross again but might as well have had fun until then.

 

Yesterday was fun. Very smooth on the last two runs Nate. I was very disappointed in my driving, as I just didn't have it. Note to self, don't hit up a bunch of wineries the day before a track day.

 

So I'm looking at investing in a set of 17x9's for racing on, and I'd be putting up for sale my (TPMS equipped!) extra set of RX8 stock wheels with my Rivals(at least 50% life left and very competitive) mounted on them.

I was thinking the wheels and tires are worth about $600 to the right buyer. I'm not in a terrible rush to get rid of them and would like to see this amount if possible.

Anyone interested?

 

so i eschewed the RX-8 completely this weekend and drove a Mini and an NC Miata, but man were they quick versions of each. here's video:

 

final autocrosses of the season coming up folks, dont be afraid to come out and give it a go. It's practically impossible to damage your car doing this, dont worry about being competitive, just come out and try to grow as a driver.

Capital driving club event in Waldorf on Saturday Oct 11th
WDCR SCCA event on Sunday Oct 12th

there's links to sign up in my Sig, hope to see you there

 

Hey, everyone a heads up for anybody near the frederick county area bring your rx8/rx7 to advance auto parts to our new location at 2440 Osprey Way Frederick, MD 21701. Every saturday morning 7:30am - 11:00am for Cars and Coffee (and donuts). the past couple turnouts were dissappointing. but just trying to get the word out for our new store.
Thank you.

 

Advertising?

Really?

 

Hey now! if anyone makes a post that kills the thread for a whole month it's gonna be me!

 

anyone going to any cars and coffee this weekend? whether it be hunt valley on saturday or annapolis or burtonsville sunday ?
im planning on bringing my 7 out this weekend before going to a "pie run" on thanksgiving next week and i'll try to get the gf to bring her 8 out.

There was an FD last week at burtonsville, i was in the c30 though and couldnt locate the owner

 

I might be going to the Hunt Valley one, I've seen your car there Chris but we've still not technically met! I cant say for sure If I'll be there yet though, it'll be 27 degrees warming up to a balmy 35 by 10am :-)

I'm loosely planning on attending, if nothing else to show that the car is for sale.

Oh btw the car is for sale:
2005 Mazda RX-8 6MT Sport

 

Ha trust me I've seen you post it around fb lol
I'm not going this morning (obviously) but I'm planning on taking the 7 to Burtonsville tomorrow

 

rotary meet at pub dog in Columbia md 1pm nov 30, anyone in Baltimore we will be meeting at white marsh mall at 12pm and cruising down together.

Pub dog 8865 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045

 

dammmitt!!! why only 1 day notice! hahaha i dont get on here everyday... facckkkk


well how was the turn out?

 

It turns out it wasn't a rotary meet at all, I was misinformed, there were nothing but brz's and frs's there. There were 5 rx8's there in total and 4 of the five were my buddy's who rode there with me, and I apologize for the day before notice, maybe more rx8's would have came if I would have posted a week before.

 

I'm working on getting an '09 R3 and would be down for meets in the columbia area.

 

I'd be down for a meet at autobahn in jessup :-)

 

I picked up my 2009 rx8 r3. ~13k miles so barely used. Engine is a bit dirty though (not oil, looks like salt, title was from Connecticut so makes sense).

The only problem I am having (going to try to get the dealer to fix for free) is that the passenger side rocker panel is loose right in front of the rear wheel. The plastic retainer clip things don't look broken, but they don't hold the panel tight. In any case I am happy with the purchase and will be happier after I get it fixed. If anyone knows any tricks to getting it to stay on properly I would appreciate it as I would prefer not to let the dealer mess with the car if possible.

Also there used to be a meet at Fudds in columbia once per month for 7s and 8s. Anyone still doing that?

 

~50K miles. 6sp manual. If you know anybody please let me know. contact me through Craigslist please because I do not get online here much. Thanks folks!

2006 Mazda RX-8 Shinka

 

hey there i just picked up my 07 rx8 about a month ago its grey and a/t (bummer) but its super clean and only 45k so im happy i just joined this forum a while ago but this is my first post i live in annapolis and was looking for possible meets nearby ive only ever seen one other rx8 in town and we work in the same plaza go figure

 

So anyone down for a meet between Christmas and New Year?

 

I don't know if I qualify anymore I bought an insight for work travel, I don't think weekend use only qualifies me for rotary themed meets haha

 

It has a rotary engine and you own it... why not?