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Again, thanks for the good words!
A couple of updates this morning:
1 - I slept like a baby last night (re: ss curse)
2 - I haven't yet been able to drive since the weather has been real crappy the last few days, so i figured I should start the car every few days. Engine wouldn't crank last night, goes click, click, click... A quick search pointed to a dead battery. I pop the hood, and it turns out one of the battery terminal connections was so loose I could remove the wire without tools. I know the dealership I bought the car from has a habit of disconnecting the battery for cars in the showroom so kids won't play around/start the cars. I figure they just forgot to tighten it properly, and that the car was running on battery only without charging since then. Re-tightened it, and will be getting jumper cables today so I can give her a boost with my Liberty. Then I'll see if it charges up. If not, looks like I will be getting a new battery from the dealer!
A couple of updates this morning:
1 - I slept like a baby last night (re: ss curse)
2 - I haven't yet been able to drive since the weather has been real crappy the last few days, so i figured I should start the car every few days. Engine wouldn't crank last night, goes click, click, click... A quick search pointed to a dead battery. I pop the hood, and it turns out one of the battery terminal connections was so loose I could remove the wire without tools. I know the dealership I bought the car from has a habit of disconnecting the battery for cars in the showroom so kids won't play around/start the cars. I figure they just forgot to tighten it properly, and that the car was running on battery only without charging since then. Re-tightened it, and will be getting jumper cables today so I can give her a boost with my Liberty. Then I'll see if it charges up. If not, looks like I will be getting a new battery from the dealer!
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RX-8 Bra?
I was buffing my 8 and and found minor front hood/bumper chips from rock/road debrie/bug juice etc.... So my question should I get a "bra" for it? Can the chips be buffed out with something? I find myself already obessed with keeping it sharp. My brother in laws Mustang had a bra and it damaged the paint. I don't really like the bra look. Any suggestions?
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Yep. Bras can be purchased for the RX-8.
Whether in the black or clear varities.
Since you don't like the look of the Black bra (Can't blame you):
Go with a clear bra. Forum link: https://www.rx8club.com/nw-rx-8-forum-33/clear-bra-rx-8-a-9134/
Whether in the black or clear varities.
Since you don't like the look of the Black bra (Can't blame you):
Go with a clear bra. Forum link: https://www.rx8club.com/nw-rx-8-forum-33/clear-bra-rx-8-a-9134/
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I was buffing my 8 and and found minor front hood/bumper chips from rock/road debrie/bug juice etc.... So my question should I get a "bra" for it? Can the chips be buffed out with something? I find myself already obessed with keeping it sharp. My brother in laws Mustang had a bra and it damaged the paint. I don't really like the bra look. Any suggestions?
If you go clear bra, I'd recommend getting the front re-sprayed first so it's nice a shiny and new. No since spending the money to seal in rock chips.
Where are you in Ohio? If you in the Cincy area, I know a guy the does clear bras.
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Another quick update: I connected my battery to a battery charger for a couple of hours, and the car started fine. I let the engine warm up and run for about 20 mins with nothing on (fan, radio, etc.), hopefully this will ensure I have a bit of juice in the battery for next time I start and go for a drive.
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I may be talking to myself here... but I thought I would give one more update in case anyone is watching
My new car wouldn't start again the folowing day - battery dead once more. I called the dealership and they came to install a new battery (AC Delco Professional). It looks like my OEM Panasonic was on its last legs and the brutal cold finished it off. I will be booking an appt. next week so they can check the alternator, etc. just to ensure the problem is addressed for good.
I finally went for my first real drive last night: what a blast!!
I am definitely a happy new owner now!
My new car wouldn't start again the folowing day - battery dead once more. I called the dealership and they came to install a new battery (AC Delco Professional). It looks like my OEM Panasonic was on its last legs and the brutal cold finished it off. I will be booking an appt. next week so they can check the alternator, etc. just to ensure the problem is addressed for good.
I finally went for my first real drive last night: what a blast!!
I am definitely a happy new owner now!
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Congrats on the buy, i live in ottawa also and bought mine end of summer, unfortunately i am forced to drive it during winter but all seems good so far I just replaced my battery last week actually last month i didnt drive it for a couple of days and it wouldnt start cause battery died and it happened again after a couple of days of not driving it so i bought a battery at canadian tire and so far so good, the dsc is really helpfull with fresh snowfall but i also like the fact that u can just press the button to take it off and have a bit of fun, only negative side of winter so far is the salt and the gas mileage drop, are you storing it for winter RX-ed?
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Congrats on the buy, i live in ottawa also and bought mine end of summer, unfortunately i am forced to drive it during winter but all seems good so far I just replaced my battery last week actually last month i didnt drive it for a couple of days and it wouldnt start cause battery died and it happened again after a couple of days of not driving it so i bought a battery at canadian tire and so far so good, the dsc is really helpfull with fresh snowfall but i also like the fact that u can just press the button to take it off and have a bit of fun, only negative side of winter so far is the salt and the gas mileage drop, are you storing it for winter RX-ed?
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...and they are literally located 350 meters from my front door, which is another huge plus!
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Well - I've now been enjoying my 8 for almost 3 months now; it's been a blast! With the nicer weather coming, things are getting better and better.
Done so far (thanks to the awesome info and help from this site):
Cleaned MAF;
Added Rotary accents front & back;
Added aluminum strakes;
Replaced the plugs;
Replaced the wires;
Replaced the coils (btw - the "intermotor" coils are exactly the same part as OEMs!);
Changed the oil & filter.
Still to come:
Need to install "orifice" to get rid of annoying sound at 7000+ revs;
Spray rocker guard protectant under fender lips in wheel wells (carefully!);
Paint calipers (red, methinks);
Tint windows;
Also thinking of adding mud guards + air dam... but not sure.
Here are a few pics taken today (still on my Blackberry, so not that great).
Cheers!
Done so far (thanks to the awesome info and help from this site):
Cleaned MAF;
Added Rotary accents front & back;
Added aluminum strakes;
Replaced the plugs;
Replaced the wires;
Replaced the coils (btw - the "intermotor" coils are exactly the same part as OEMs!);
Changed the oil & filter.
Still to come:
Need to install "orifice" to get rid of annoying sound at 7000+ revs;
Spray rocker guard protectant under fender lips in wheel wells (carefully!);
Paint calipers (red, methinks);
Tint windows;
Also thinking of adding mud guards + air dam... but not sure.
Here are a few pics taken today (still on my Blackberry, so not that great).
Cheers!
#41
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Yep. Bras can be purchased for the RX-8.
Whether in the black or clear varities.
Since you don't like the look of the Black bra (Can't blame you):
Go with a clear bra. Forum link: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=9134
Whether in the black or clear varities.
Since you don't like the look of the Black bra (Can't blame you):
Go with a clear bra. Forum link: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=9134
I don't like bras. I like panties instead
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Edited: Never mind - should have searched first!!
Since I came so very close to asking a stupid noob question, I thought I would use this space for a quick poll:
Q: What is the worst / stupidest noob question that was ever asked on RX8Club?
(...and if this question also turns out to be a stupid noob question that was already asked, then I am completely hopeless and should probably sell my car and leave this place)
Since I came so very close to asking a stupid noob question, I thought I would use this space for a quick poll:
Q: What is the worst / stupidest noob question that was ever asked on RX8Club?
(...and if this question also turns out to be a stupid noob question that was already asked, then I am completely hopeless and should probably sell my car and leave this place)
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Hmm I would say in the short time I've been here prob "so I heard the Rx8 has 2-3 cylinders. So which one is it? 2 or 3?" I'm paraphrase btw. Too lazy to actually look up the right thread.
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Wow you're right, that is stupid... everyone knows the answer is that the Renesis has 2 rotating pistons, but no cylinders!
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I got them from rotary13b1.com. I am happy with the quality, they shipped quickly and the price was $60 + shipping
http://www.rotary13b1.com/c/rx8accents.html
I also bought strakes from them - all the pieces were solid aluminium.
http://www.rotary13b1.com/c/rx8accents.html
I also bought strakes from them - all the pieces were solid aluminium.
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