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Old 12-07-2010, 06:45 PM
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Does anyone know a good place to buy a relatively cheap headlight?
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A junkyard that has an 8 in it?
Old 12-07-2010, 07:06 PM
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Does anyone know a good place to buy a relatively cheap headlight?
Dealership Sorry had to do this. Have you tried Ebay? Ebay is usually my go to place.
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Does anyone know a good place to buy a relatively cheap headlight?
http://www.partsgroup.com/

Tell Tommy that Eric sent ya.
Old 12-07-2010, 07:58 PM
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Thanks eric best price yet & also thanks Khaf & xexok for tha smart *** comments.
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I think your confused nnu, my comment was not a "smart ***" one. Sorry if you thought so.
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How come my speedometer only goes up to 9?
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My bad thought thats what you were goin for.
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How come my speedometer only goes up to 9?
I think you must have the special RX-8 that Mazda made for mall security.
Old 12-12-2010, 02:30 AM
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does not matter,

you syncos are gone in 2 to 5th..

and you cant afford pre mix!

beers

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What pre-mix ratio should I use with Sunoco 89 octane driving in the winter months in Indiana?

Note: I live on the North side of town but commute to the South side of town for work and since it's farther South my NeroMazmax data logger shows 8 degree warmer temps at lunch time and the DIY section of this forum with Series II oil winter oil cooler block off plate (I used 5 zip ties and not 6 cuz my litter brother took one to fix his skateboard) and I'm thinking that when I did an oil filter analysis and found .00000000237 parts per million of uranium 236 I should probably go with a little more pre-mix about 185F oil or get a new thermostat. Would you recommend a napa or fram?

This is my first time on this forum so please no flames.

Rotor on dude

Also, which is better a Nissan 370Z or a Shinka with graphite shift ***?
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Just bought a 2008 Brilliant Black RX8 (GT package) and couldn't think of a better thread to put my first post in, so on to the dumb question!!
Where the hell is the AUX input for the stereo (because, really, it's a 2008...no way there isn't one!!)
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Originally Posted by unsocbl
Just bought a 2008 Brilliant Black RX8 (GT package) and couldn't think of a better thread to put my first post in, so on to the dumb question!!
Where the hell is the AUX input for the stereo (because, really, it's a 2008...no way there isn't one!!)
it's true. there isn't one. Welcome to the club though!
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Originally Posted by unsocbl
Just bought a 2008 Brilliant Black RX8 (GT package) and couldn't think of a better thread to put my first post in, so on to the dumb question!!
Where the hell is the AUX input for the stereo (because, really, it's a 2008...no way there isn't one!!)
I don't think they started putting them in untill 2009. But if it did have one it would be in the center consol...slide it back then open it and it would be right there next to the power outlet.
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Nevermind, I found it (and the 1st mod)

Thank you for ordering from Crutchfield! This is a message to let you know that your order has shipped.
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When I drive around in my 8 my gear shifter kinda bobs up and down with the imperfection id the road. Is this normal? its a MT 2008 GT.

I'm asking because I recently replaced the cross member that's right below the gear box and it came with a screw that didn't fit quite well in the brace. It just hit the underside of the gearbox only half way in. I guess it might be a support for the AT rx8's??
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Originally Posted by rz-jacks
When I drive around in my 8 my gear shifter kinda bobs up and down with the imperfection id the road. Is this normal? its a MT 2008 GT.

I'm asking because I recently replaced the cross member that's right below the gear box and it came with a screw that didn't fit quite well in the brace. It just hit the underside of the gearbox only half way in. I guess it might be a support for the AT rx8's??
Mine does it too so I'm guessing it's normal. I test drove a genesis coupe 2.0T and the gear shifter vibrated 20 times worse than in the rx8
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Is it necessary to use anti squeal gel when replacing brake pads (rear to be more specific)
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Ok, my turn I guess. I'll admit to right away that when I bought this car I didn't do close to enough research on it, so after the fact, I got the service history from Mazda and I was hoping you guys could shine some light on a few of the entries:

8/4/2008 - 11917 miles - ENG,REMAN/NO GSKTS M/T

6/25/2008 - 11748 miles - ENG,REMAN/NO GSKTS M/T
6/18/2008 - 11748 miles - MSP16 ENGIN LACK OF
6/18/2008 - 11748 miles - KIT, CATALYTIC CONVERTER

9/12/2006 - 215 miles - KIT, CATALYTIC CONVERTER

I'm not the brightest out there, so I thought ENG,REMAN was a new re-manufactured engine. But two in 200 miles? Thought KIT, CAT would be a new cat, but at 215 miles?

So I'm probably wrong..
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Originally Posted by Khaf
Lots of people here like me use synthetic with no problem, others use regular with no problem. It is a personal preference.
I was actually considering switching to synthetic oil (Royal Purple). However I have put 35K miles on my car already and have only used non synthetic 5W20. I have hear that there are some potential problems with switching to synthetic after using something else for some time. Anyone know if there are any precautions I should take when switching, or whether I should switch at all?
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Is it necessary to use anti squeal gel when replacing brake pads (rear to be more specific)
I've never used it and if you bought decent pads they shouldn't squeal.
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I am dying to listen to new music in my car but I ran out of CD R.

Would music burned on a DVD R play on our RX8s ??? LOL

Nvm it doesnt work



HOw can i put new music into my car ??!!! No ipod adapter and no more CD R and no CD RW.

Im just dying to listen to new stuff lol

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what does OEM stand for?
Old 12-25-2010, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by -WILL-
what does OEM stand for?

If you aren't joking, OEM= original equipment manufacturer (basically, anything stock)
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Originally Posted by Rotary-RX8

HOw can i put new music into my car ??!!! No ipod adapter and no more CD R and no CD RW.

Im just dying to listen to new stuff lol
I installed IceLink in my rx8 sometime ago, and so far I am pretty happy with it. I routed the Ipod cable to the little compartment behind my drink holder and am also using it for charging my iphone. I like it because there are no extra/visible stuff dangling around and it allows me to control the iphone using through my steering wheel mounted buttons. I am using iPhone 3GS and it works with no issues. Here is a link to an old thread that explains the install, which is not that hard (aside from removing the damn bolt holding your radio).
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/rx-8-ipod-icelink-installed-42538/
There are other alternatives, I think there are a few companies making a similar product which integrates in the same manner (IceLink, XLink, and I think at least one company has changed it's name since then), I really dont remember where I bought my kit from, but one piece of advice: do not order the blue tooth kit which comes optional with this kit, as it does not work; I ended up taking it out.
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Originally Posted by -WILL-
what does OEM stand for?
Original Equipment Manufacture

Now my turn ... real question.
Is there a mobile version of the RX8Club.com site?


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