Is this the next boy band across seas... :-D

Note: I added the txt.. :-P

 

I had the recall done, It drives much improved. They replaced my Plugs and did the flash. The car feels like it has much more power. I dont know for sure if its the plugs or the flash but my plugs were only 5k old.

 

It was probably the flash. I did notice more power but damnit I hate the fact that it takes longer to start. I miss my car starting off of one crank

One thing i have noticed though, when it does start eventually it turns over kinda hard and I really dont like it.

 

Landon - do you have the upgraded starter?

 

Hey Guys calling all you Maryland RX8 any meet up anytime soon? I am getting my Turboed rx8 back this week would be cool to meet up with a bunch of you guys let me know

 

Yep sure do. I took my car in for that recall and all they had to do was replace my spark plugs

 

hmm i was trying to do the recall but i cna't get a rental car cuz im only 20... think i'll hold off till im 21 in decemeber.... hey do you guys hear a rattling or grinding when u guys are going through gears. like i hear a rattling under the hood like the engine is scraping sumthin or sumthin when im in 2nd,3rd,4th, 5th gear when im at 2500rpm+ to about 3500... i wonder if its normal... but after 3500 its sounds good to me :D

 

got the recall done, got the gas tank topped off, car drives no different than before, starts up the same, but the damn techs at the dealership broke my center console lid, time to go bitch at service advisor to get me a new one

 

They obviously didnt touch the ECU (and probably didnt do the engine tests) because it makes ALL the cars take longer to start. Mazda intentionally cut fuel during start up to reduce flooding

 

obviously? i'd like to see how you can substantiate that

 

Research what the flash does. In short it
1.) Cuts fuel on start up (needs more cranks to start)
2.) Adds more fuel for lube (check your oil and see if it is burning quicker than usual the next time you add some)

Or you could always call your dealer or mazda and enquire about it too. Its no secret what it does and has people PISSED because the cars take longer to crank. The big diff is going to show when the weather gets really cold where it really needs that extra fuel they snatched

Edit: There is almost no way you can take fuel away from a car and have it act normally especially when you need it most (on start up). Although there are a FEW people who report no change but then I wonder about the people that did the work on the car. By the way for those who question this info call the ever popular Frank Titus out at the pasadena mazda dealer or mazda north america ops. I spoke to frank directly about this and he says the same thing and so does mazda.

 

ZoomZoomH,
you might check your service receipts to make sure they updated your ECU or when you take it back for the center console have the them check your current flash. Many folks have noticed the difference in starting after the flash. I'm not looking forward to the winter as I have the older starter. Sometimes it seems to take way too long to light.

Enjoy the Drive!

 

i had my recall done, engine is fine. they replaced my spark plugs, reflashed the PCM, topped off my gas, and changed my starter/battery. and i got a rental. car starts up fast as **** now!!! you guys get no love....we dealership boys take care of each other

 

anybody seen/heard from mandy lately? did you stalkers scare her off or something lol

 

I called her about 2 days ago but only got her VM. Dan maybe you need to re-do my car them bro. And wtf is this your dealer topping off the tank? I aint get no **** like that

 

Haha, I'm still here<3

Oh, and Landon, I got your message, but I was at a baby shower that night and then I was driving all day in Philly the day after.. hah

 

speaking of the she-devil

did you bring your car in for the recall yet? or is yours so new you don't need it

 

Hehe.. I'm not taking it in for the recall. I haven't had any problems, and I don't want anyone but myself or my dad touching anything under the hood unless I know them on a personal level

 

SMART GIRL!!!!

Too bad I didnt leave well enough alone...

 

well good for you mandy, it is nervewracking to have stranger hands under your car's hood. anyway, back from dealer, apparently I have 'T' flash now as result of the recall. They did cat check and installed new plugs. So I guess I'm lucky and have a really darn good engine

 

ok i have to ask what you guys think you saw my car in the last meet now here it is should i get the skirts.. ? do i really need them what do you think as is ....??




here are the links

http://storeandserve.com/download/49...E_108.jpg.html
http://storeandserve.com/download/49...E_117.jpg.html

 

Well since you have the MS Bumper i would get the skirts to match but it looks fine with the flares

 

Ok people.. I just got off the phone with my photog.. Some girl wants to do a Fast and Furious style photo shoot down in GermanTown MD.. by the keybridge.. They still lookin for cars and bikes.. and also some hot females to pose on the cars.. and some males to pose on the female cars.. I'll be posin on my car with a chick i know that for sure.. :-D.. But the shoot will take place tues 17th at 8pm.. for reminder photog fee for models is $50.. he usually charge $250 for stuff like this.. so its discounted.. I'm pushin to let the cars be free in the shoot.. i'm goin to ask the photog is there a way that everyone gets a copy of the cd for like 20 bucks just cuz they brought their car.. or less.. :-D.. let me know if yall interested..

EDIT: Please note.. he is lookin for any kind of car.. long as its clean and something that could have been on Fast and the furious..

 

So basically he wants cars all decal'ed up and such?

 

well any cars right now.. i'll ask him..