Hey all,


Just wanted to pop in and say thanks for the great website! As of last week, I am the proud owner of a 2004 RX8 (Titanium gray) with manual transmission. So far, I love the car...it's a blast to drive! I know the rotary power plant is quirky, but it's great to have a forum like this where people are willing to share their knowledge...thanks again!

 

Hello. Congrats. I really enjoy mine.

 

My first 8 was an 05 titanium grey. Loved the colour, but liked phantom blue more lol.

Years later and my truck is similar to ti grey

Edit: welcome to the club. You seem to be on the right track. Make sure you read the stickies in the new member forum!

 

Greetings!
i too had a Titanium gray my first time round...

As RX8Soldier said, make sure to check the Stickied threads, especially the "NEW OWNERS" one.
it will save you a ton of headache :D

 

Welcome!!!!!!
Beautiful car my next favorite color after blue hehe

 

Nice 8, I picked up one this weekend but it's not as flash as yours!


RX8 on trailer

 

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/

RX8 Club’s recommended maintenance schedule, more comprehensive and proactive than Mazda’s schedule.
30,000 miles:
- Replace Ignition coils
- Replace Plug wires
- Replace Spark plugs
- Clean MAF (mass air flow sensor)
- Clean ESS (e-shaft sensor)
- Reset ESS profile
- Clean power steering connections
- Clean battery terminals and clamps
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace coolant (Mazda FL-22 is highly recommended)
- Replace air filter
- Replace brake fluid (fluid in the brake lines AND the clutch line)
~$300 USD in parts if you shop smartly.


every 60,000:
...all 30,000, plus...
- Clean all chassis electrical grounding points
- Replace accessory belts
- Clean OMP lines
- Replace rear differential fluid
- Replace thermostat
- Clean / Straighten AC condenser fins
- Clean / Straighten oil cooler fins
- Inspect catalytic converter
- Clean / Inspect intake valving
- Consider / inspect all points in 90,000+ as well, many items fail early
~$130 USD in parts if you shop smartly.

90,000:
...all 30,000, plus any 60,000 not yet done, plus...
- Replace coolant bottle
- Replace radiator hoses
- Replace radiator
- Replace front O2 sensor
- Replace motor mounts
- Inspect clutch pedal assembly for flex / weld breaks
~$900 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
At 100k, anything original in the cooling system is really suspect and failure prone. It represents the biggest threat to your engine.
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Sweet ride. The silver looks amazing. I hope you get to enjoy the car for years to come.

I'm about to lock in a 2010 black rx8.

 

Thanks all for the responses! The guy I bought it from took really good care of the car and I certainly hope to continue what he started. GWilli ... thanks for the maintenance info. I have no doubt it will come in handy!

 

Congrats on the new car. Looks good.