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popping off ?
this just happened today and other than getting the cover out from under my feet I have not even looked ( other than searching here and on Google ). Does the cover just slip on or is this something I need to take to the dealer?
Any help is, as always, greatly appreciated!
Yogi
2010 RX 8
17,200 miles
no mods
I drive like an old lady ( fear of getting tickets )
this just happened today and other than getting the cover out from under my feet I have not even looked ( other than searching here and on Google ). Does the cover just slip on or is this something I need to take to the dealer?
Any help is, as always, greatly appreciated!
Yogi
2010 RX 8
17,200 miles
no mods
I drive like an old lady ( fear of getting tickets )
The cover will most likely need to be glued back on, I would bring it back to the dealer that is way too new for an issue like that.
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First things first! you need to hit redline daily even if it is just reving it to 9k a few times. That is paramount for your engines survival.
The cover will most likely need to be glued back on, I would bring it back to the dealer that is way too new for an issue like that.
The cover will most likely need to be glued back on, I would bring it back to the dealer that is way too new for an issue like that.
Thank you again,
Yogi
ok so when i try to put my car into number 1 on the stick, its really hard to put in and i have to push really hard but it makes this unbearable buzz/grind noise and when it goes in the car moves foreward a bit but shuts off, unless i do that while mashing the gas right after but then i burn out.
how do i get the car moving normally?
how do i get the car moving normally?
ok so when i try to put my car into number 1 on the stick, its really hard to put in and i have to push really hard but it makes this unbearable buzz/grind noise and when it goes in the car moves foreward a bit but shuts off, unless i do that while mashing the gas right after but then i burn out.
how do i get the car moving normally?
how do i get the car moving normally?
It sounds as though you aren't doing it right if you are there is a serious issue with your clutch/transmission.
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Yes that should do it!
I'm not quite following what you are saying. I don't mean this to sound rude or anything but do you know how to properly drive a manual transmission?
It sounds as though you aren't doing it right if you are there is a serious issue with your clutch/transmission.
I'm not quite following what you are saying. I don't mean this to sound rude or anything but do you know how to properly drive a manual transmission?
It sounds as though you aren't doing it right if you are there is a serious issue with your clutch/transmission.
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Beat them in what way?
Hi all,
I was driving my 2010 stock RX8 along a nice twisty road here in northern california when I was passed by a 350Z that sounded really loud ( leading me to think it was not stock ). Anyway, I decided to get after it a bit just to see how much slower my car was and I was able to very quickly catch up and then push from behind a bit and I passed him on a long ( safeish- I could see for at least 3/4 of a mile ahead ). He was pissed and tried to push me from behind but my car just ate up the curves ( stock tires- dry road if it matters ) and he was soon long behind. At the end of the twisty I stopped for a bite at local place that caters to drivers of all kinds ( bikes, motorcycles, cars ) and the 350 parked next to my car and he was looking all over for my modifications- I went out and we chatted for a few and he said his car was really pushing him around when we were "racing". As you all know I was not being "pushed around" by my 8...
off the line no way but wonce things get rolling I think our cars are about the best ride around for the money.
JMHO,
Yogi
I was driving my 2010 stock RX8 along a nice twisty road here in northern california when I was passed by a 350Z that sounded really loud ( leading me to think it was not stock ). Anyway, I decided to get after it a bit just to see how much slower my car was and I was able to very quickly catch up and then push from behind a bit and I passed him on a long ( safeish- I could see for at least 3/4 of a mile ahead ). He was pissed and tried to push me from behind but my car just ate up the curves ( stock tires- dry road if it matters ) and he was soon long behind. At the end of the twisty I stopped for a bite at local place that caters to drivers of all kinds ( bikes, motorcycles, cars ) and the 350 parked next to my car and he was looking all over for my modifications- I went out and we chatted for a few and he said his car was really pushing him around when we were "racing". As you all know I was not being "pushed around" by my 8...
off the line no way but wonce things get rolling I think our cars are about the best ride around for the money.
JMHO,
Yogi
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Ok, I know most of the discussion I've read as much as possible since I've been a member of this thread (last year), but I had an oil related question. I've always ran 5w20 and I personally would (and will) run synthetic because I just want to. I have 83k (2004) and I'm on my second engine with about 3000k on it. Is it a bad idea to switch to synthetic at this point in time (royal purple) or is 3000k enough "break in" on the new engine? Thanks
Ok, I know most of the discussion I've read as much as possible since I've been a member of this thread (last year), but I had an oil related question. I've always ran 5w20 and I personally would (and will) run synthetic because I just want to. I have 83k (2004) and I'm on my second engine with about 3000k on it. Is it a bad idea to switch to synthetic at this point in time (royal purple) or is 3000k enough "break in" on the new engine? Thanks
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I guess 3000 will do, just read some ish before about break in with seals and blah blah. I will go ahead and Make the switch. Thanks man
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Ok sorry to ask. What is the difference between the 192 and 231 models in the UK is the 192 just restricted and can it be converted to a 231 easily or are the egnines a different build? If they are different is one engine noteably more relaible than the other?
Thanks
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Hey guys, glad to be back. I must add that this is my favorite thread on the forum haha. Anyways, my 8 has a spare tire kit and I decided to remove the tire (I know its dumb, but since its a factory option I'll just pretend that my car didn't come with it). I left the mounting bracket/bar in, because it's pretty much a rear stress bar as is. Although there's one problem; there's no place to mount the slime/compressor kit because the bottom of the bar is in the way. After further inspection I realized that with a slightly altered design they could both fit. My question is, does anybody make a "rear stress bar" that utilizes the spare mounting location while leaving room for the compressor box? I wouldn't mind fabricating one, I just dont want to do the work if there's one commercially available. I tried searching but didn't find anything. Sorry for the rant. Thanks again.
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what is the strange noise by my right leg after installing a metra stereo kit?
there is this little piece that goes up and back what is that? makes a funy noise too is it the antenna or something?
there is this little piece that goes up and back what is that? makes a funy noise too is it the antenna or something?
I`ve seen a few threads discussing what it would take to convert ... apparently a lot.
Hey guys, glad to be back. I must add that this is my favorite thread on the forum haha. Anyways, my 8 has a spare tire kit and I decided to remove the tire (I know its dumb, but since its a factory option I'll just pretend that my car didn't come with it). I left the mounting bracket/bar in, because it's pretty much a rear stress bar as is. Although there's one problem; there's no place to mount the slime/compressor kit because the bottom of the bar is in the way. After further inspection I realized that with a slightly altered design they could both fit. My question is, does anybody make a "rear stress bar" that utilizes the spare mounting location while leaving room for the compressor box? I wouldn't mind fabricating one, I just dont want to do the work if there's one commercially available. I tried searching but didn't find anything. Sorry for the rant. Thanks again.
Bump for attention, sorry i can`t help.
What is a metra stereo kit, no really, what is it