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01-18-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by laythor

you should send a pick of the odometer to MNAO, maybe they'll send you some swag

ummm ... not a bad idea hehe. Odometer pic is kind of crappy though, thanx to my super-duper-lores cell phone cam

, but still ...

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01-18-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

Congrats! This would be a first as far as I know. Although I must admit I kind of don't believe you

But if it really is true then that is awesome!

well, I'll try and post the odometer pic tonight. Of course, I could've taken it off my previous car (275000 miles when sold).

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01-18-2011, 02:07 PM

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You use Synthetic?

omg you so going to hell cuz what do u noobs know more than mazda they say no synthetic mineral is the best for longevity omg

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nice job man ! 200k w00t !

I have synthetic oil for breakfast

thanx nycgps

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01-18-2011, 02:09 PM

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I'm looking forward to wrapping it out on the dyno next month.

Me too hehe

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01-18-2011, 02:17 PM

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My congratulations !!!

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What was your average oilconsumption (quart/miles) before installing the Sohn adapter.....
Any change in consumption thereafter?

Best regards, Ruud

I haven't notice any drastic change in consumption (as it should be). My guess is about 1 to 1.5 quarts of SYNTHETIC OIL every 5000 miles.

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01-18-2011, 02:18 PM

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woot! I'm increasing my post count

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01-18-2011, 02:22 PM

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Elf,
Thanks for reply......all the best.
Best regards, Ruud

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01-18-2011, 02:29 PM

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You went through less set of tyres than I did in 20.000miles rofl

'Grats on the accomplishment... any compression numbers?

No compression numbers. It still starts and runs like it did on day 1, but at this stage it I'm not really thinking about getting any readings

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01-18-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by paimon.soror

I who is the closest one to your 200k mark.

hmmm ... there's another thread floating around here with a list of 100+k-mile cars.

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01-18-2011, 03:04 PM

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Elf: nice to hear you're getting the BHR coils, your current setup works well but when that damn ignitor box goes out, it's a PITA.

When did you buy it? (I wanna calculate miles / day)

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01-18-2011, 03:07 PM

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Good luck getting warranty work done now that you've used synthetic!

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01-18-2011, 03:12 PM

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Elf: nice to hear you're getting the BHR coils, your current setup works well but when that damn ignitor box goes out, it's a PITA.

When did you buy it? (I wanna calculate miles / day)

Yeah, that external ignitor box was always sore spot in my mind. If that goes, all your coils are useless. It doesn't help matters any that the box is mounted on the engine hoist bracket (HOT!!!)

Ummm ... can't remember when I bought it (obviously, when MazSport was still delivering) but the approx. mileage at installation is in the first post

BTW, Dyno Day(s)!!!

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01-18-2011, 03:13 PM

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elf: what month does do your tags expire on?

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01-18-2011, 03:14 PM

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Good luck getting warranty work done now that you've used synthetic!

lmao ... have to remind myself what's a Warranty

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01-18-2011, 03:19 PM

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elf: what month does do your tags expire on?

July ...

Is my engine gonna blow up or something?

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01-18-2011, 03:24 PM

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July ...

Is my engine gonna blow up or something?

haha, lets hope not.

I was trying to figure out approximately how many miles a day you put on that beautiful Shinka of yours.

Assuming you bought your car July 15th:
July 15, 2006 to Jan 12, 2011 = 1,642 day
200,000 / 1642 = 121.8 miles PER DAY

you're an animal!

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01-18-2011, 03:30 PM

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our tags here always expire on your birthday. It doesn't work like that over there?
Awesome to see 200k miles. Makes me all warm and fuzzy inside

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01-18-2011, 03:32 PM

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tags in CA are on the anniversary of the car being registered (usually purchase date for single owner cars such as Elf)

Having it expire on my birthday would suck. I want to RECEIVE gifts on my birthday, not send money to the DMV.

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01-18-2011, 03:51 PM

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oh tell me about it. It sucks

Especially since my bday is on Christmas. I get double screwed.

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01-18-2011, 04:45 PM

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excellent! no premix? just the sohn adapter?

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01-18-2011, 05:28 PM

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excellent! no premix? just the sohn adapter?

I recall premixing for 2 or 3 fuel tanks at around the 50K-mile mark. I didn't install the Sohn Adapter til 163K miles.

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01-19-2011, 07:21 AM

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Updated the 1st post with the crappy-cell-phone odometer pics and misc. new notes ...

On my way to 250000 miles ... 200432 miles as of yesterday ...

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01-19-2011, 07:50 AM

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From the German RX-8 Forum

341.000 miles (545.000 kilometers)............!!! (???)
This guy posted on the German RX-8 Forum in Oct. 2010.
First owner of 231 hp RX-8 new from May 2005.
Commuting daily 160 miles; 15.600 miles on track (Nordschleife); 4 pan-European holiday-trips; 17.600 US-gallon fuel; 209 US-quart oil; 7 sets of tires; 8 sets brakepads; original engine with 2x renewal of (x)-seals; first OEM coils.................
http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...655#post499655

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01-19-2011, 08:22 AM

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Nice---great write up dude.
80 mph mostly is what-- around 4K rpms? That engine is nice and happy there + no cooling issues at speed. Highway driving also keeps the oil free of condensation.
Yall have heard from others how well their car runs after a track w/e? There actually is a reason.
I agree that short trips, low rpm cruising and stop and go enviroment is not the best for the rotary.