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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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M flash

This is my first post; I would like to start of saying that this website is great! I got my 8 two weeks ago. I don't want to say that I was disappointed. The car is AWESOME, and it defiantly turns heads. 239 HP...I'm not so sure about that Anyway, to the point...I've seen a lot about the L and M flash. I have done the brake test and checked my VIN. Looks like I have the "k". I'm taking my car to the dealership tomorrow to try and get the "M'. Does anyone know what difference (if any) I should expect? This is all taking for granted that the dealership actually does it for me. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks again. Matt
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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Welcome to the board!

Check out canzoomer's overview of what the L flash does:

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=24982

Lot of information in that thread.

And check this thread as well:

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=21909

And as for the M flash, I quote canzoomer:

"Got the flash updates done last Thursday.

Turns out there is no "M" flash. This flash just included some regional updates, and a couple of minor fixes for small bugs.

No change to things that affect power or mileage."
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 04:38 PM
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check the newest tsb bulletin limecat preist. it has more in it than we were at first led to believe.
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 04:42 PM
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https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=25613
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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Originally posted by Winning_BlueRX8
Welcome to the board!

Check out canzoomer's overview of what the L flash does:

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=24982

Lot of information in that thread.

And check this thread as well:

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=21909

And as for the M flash, I quote canzoomer:

"Got the flash updates done last Thursday.

Turns out there is no "M" flash. This flash just included some regional updates, and a couple of minor fixes for small bugs.

No change to things that affect power or mileage."


Thanks alot ! Matt
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 04:45 PM
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Originally posted by zoom44
check the newest tsb bulletin limecat preist. it has more in it than we were at first led to believe.

Where might I find that bullitin. (sorry I'm new to this) Thanks, Matt
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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Originally posted by GSXRSTAR
Where might I find that bullitin. (sorry I'm new to this) Thanks, Matt
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...1-04-1273d.pdf

Please see the above link that I posted as well.
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 05:11 PM
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I saw in one of the other threads someone stated a 13.5% increase in HP from "k" to "L" is that accurate? Or would I be getting my hopes up in believing that comment? Seems a little too good to be true...
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 05:24 PM
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believe it.
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 05:32 PM
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Wow! I can't wait till tomorrow..I'm gonna have trouble sleeping tonight now:P
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 05:34 PM
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Where in NC Postal?
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 05:40 PM
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I am out in Raleigh. Bought the car at Cary Mazda.
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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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Has anyone done a before and after dyno?
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 05:35 AM
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Originally posted by GSXRSTAR
I saw in one of the other threads someone stated a 13.5% increase in HP from "k" to "L" is that accurate? Or would I be getting my hopes up in believing that comment? Seems a little too good to be true...
Thats 30bhp? I cant believe that. Do you mean 13bhp?
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 08:13 AM
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Thats 30bhp? I cant believe that. Do you mean 13bhp?
Like I said before. It seems too good to be true, but it did read %. I dropped my car off this morning. I guess I'll find out for sure later today
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