My 2004 200K RX-8 resto thread
02-15-2010, 09:12 AM
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sweet find, good luck with it. I'm up to 145k on my original motor and haven't had any issues directly with the motor, but I'm onto my 3rd set of coils (switched to BHR this time) and I had my airpump burn out, but a buddy let me borrow his for a couple days to get through inspection :p
Welcome to the club, and slick FC, my dad has a 90 GTUs and an 89 TII, I've got an 83 LE.
Welcome to the club, and slick FC, my dad has a 90 GTUs and an 89 TII, I've got an 83 LE.
02-15-2010, 11:36 AM
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Sorry guys, been busy selling parts off the FC. Its being parted out, unfortunately.
The engine, if it does have the 160K it should have (given the Mazda reman at 30K) is ridiculously clean and good running. I am suspect that this is not the 2nd engine, maybe the 3rd, or a rebuild. I don't know, and don't care!
Whoever said the gas light is on, not anymore!
The engine, if it does have the 160K it should have (given the Mazda reman at 30K) is ridiculously clean and good running. I am suspect that this is not the 2nd engine, maybe the 3rd, or a rebuild. I don't know, and don't care!
Whoever said the gas light is on, not anymore!
02-15-2010, 11:38 AM
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200k is the most miles I've heard of on a 8. Other than the steering wheel the interior looks to be in great shape. The paint looks to be in good shape as well. Is that a dent behind the left passenger door? I see the exhaust shrouds have faded but that is normal. If you do not get new ones then I'd paint them and the lower part of the bumper black to match the car.
Free.
02-20-2010, 02:51 PM
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Just replaced the clutch pedal assembly and fired it up!
She pulls hard, and the trans feels like new. It pulls a little to the left, so it will need an alignment. The tie rods look really good, so hopefully its nothing big.
The battery in the car is grossly underrated at 540cca. I am going to put my 1000cca Optima in it this afternoon. She is really slow to fire up. Engine spins fast, but it doesn't want to catch.
The dealer said they put new plugs in it, but I doubt it. Also, who knows how old the coils are. Judging by the great compression numbers, I would say that those two factors are why it takes a while to catch.
Everything else works like it should. Still handles good, and no odd noises. I programmed the new flip key (well, the remote part for now) and it works perfect.
Liking it more and more. Just hope the ignition parts will fix the slow start.
She pulls hard, and the trans feels like new. It pulls a little to the left, so it will need an alignment. The tie rods look really good, so hopefully its nothing big.
The battery in the car is grossly underrated at 540cca. I am going to put my 1000cca Optima in it this afternoon. She is really slow to fire up. Engine spins fast, but it doesn't want to catch.
The dealer said they put new plugs in it, but I doubt it. Also, who knows how old the coils are. Judging by the great compression numbers, I would say that those two factors are why it takes a while to catch.
Everything else works like it should. Still handles good, and no odd noises. I programmed the new flip key (well, the remote part for now) and it works perfect.
Liking it more and more. Just hope the ignition parts will fix the slow start.
02-20-2010, 05:31 PM
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Just replaced the clutch pedal assembly and fired it up!
She pulls hard, and the trans feels like new. It pulls a little to the left, so it will need an alignment. The tie rods look really good, so hopefully its nothing big.
The battery in the car is grossly underrated at 540cca. I am going to put my 1000cca Optima in it this afternoon. She is really slow to fire up. Engine spins fast, but it doesn't want to catch.
The dealer said they put new plugs in it, but I doubt it. Also, who knows how old the coils are. Judging by the great compression numbers, I would say that those two factors are why it takes a while to catch.
Everything else works like it should. Still handles good, and no odd noises. I programmed the new flip key (well, the remote part for now) and it works perfect.
Liking it more and more. Just hope the ignition parts will fix the slow start.
She pulls hard, and the trans feels like new. It pulls a little to the left, so it will need an alignment. The tie rods look really good, so hopefully its nothing big.
The battery in the car is grossly underrated at 540cca. I am going to put my 1000cca Optima in it this afternoon. She is really slow to fire up. Engine spins fast, but it doesn't want to catch.
The dealer said they put new plugs in it, but I doubt it. Also, who knows how old the coils are. Judging by the great compression numbers, I would say that those two factors are why it takes a while to catch.
Everything else works like it should. Still handles good, and no odd noises. I programmed the new flip key (well, the remote part for now) and it works perfect.
Liking it more and more. Just hope the ignition parts will fix the slow start.
there was a tsb for it awhile ago
02-22-2010, 12:06 PM
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Drove it to work for the first time this morning. Everything seems to be fine. It fires right up when cold, within 2 seconds. Hot start, not so much.
I think the new battery has helped a little, but I am still putting plugs and coils in it this week. I also picked up an iPod kit from a member here.
I think my drivers side door speaker isn't working. I'm going to have to check that out. Its a Bose system, if it makes a difference.
I think the new battery has helped a little, but I am still putting plugs and coils in it this week. I also picked up an iPod kit from a member here.
I think my drivers side door speaker isn't working. I'm going to have to check that out. Its a Bose system, if it makes a difference.
02-22-2010, 12:29 PM
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Drove it to work for the first time this morning. Everything seems to be fine. It fires right up when cold, within 2 seconds. Hot start, not so much.
I think the new battery has helped a little, but I am still putting plugs and coils in it this week. I also picked up an iPod kit from a member here.
I think my drivers side door speaker isn't working. I'm going to have to check that out. Its a Bose system, if it makes a difference.
I think the new battery has helped a little, but I am still putting plugs and coils in it this week. I also picked up an iPod kit from a member here.
I think my drivers side door speaker isn't working. I'm going to have to check that out. Its a Bose system, if it makes a difference.
IF it's the door woofer, they are plenty common. My rx8 bose door speaker appears to be the same one in my dad's 97 corvette and my wife's 03 envoy, and probably numerous other vehicles with bose. They usually use the same speakers for each position/stage and just make a custom enclosure for each vehicle, and call it a day.
02-22-2010, 05:38 PM
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A good friend of mine runs a Paintless Dent Repair company. He is going to take care of it as soon as I can take it to him. Not an issue.
With that many miles on the car, I am surprised it doesn't have more body damage!
Picking up new plugs tomorrow, and coils later this week. Unfortunately I won't have time to install them until next week. At the same time I am putting on the new steering wheel, then taking it to get the replacement keys programmed and cut.
02-22-2010, 07:25 PM
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Yep, and another one of the passenger side fender flare.
A good friend of mine runs a Paintless Dent Repair company. He is going to take care of it as soon as I can take it to him. Not an issue.
With that many miles on the car, I am surprised it doesn't have more body damage!
Picking up new plugs tomorrow, and coils later this week. Unfortunately I won't have time to install them until next week. At the same time I am putting on the new steering wheel, then taking it to get the replacement keys programmed and cut.
A good friend of mine runs a Paintless Dent Repair company. He is going to take care of it as soon as I can take it to him. Not an issue.
With that many miles on the car, I am surprised it doesn't have more body damage!
Picking up new plugs tomorrow, and coils later this week. Unfortunately I won't have time to install them until next week. At the same time I am putting on the new steering wheel, then taking it to get the replacement keys programmed and cut.
02-23-2010, 07:00 AM
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Doh!
I was wondering if you were referring to me. We don't deal in spark plugs. Too many variations to stock and catalog that many items. Besides they are cheap enough that we would not make significant profit.
I wish we had the coils, but nobody is making them. When you see them from brands like Standard Motor Products and Airtex, they are actually OE Mazda coils. Both of those companies buy them from Mazda and rebox them. Sadly, not any cheaper than I can get them from the dealer.
All we have for the 8 is filters, chassis components, alternators and starters. Which is good, for OE replacement parts.
I was wondering if you were referring to me. We don't deal in spark plugs. Too many variations to stock and catalog that many items. Besides they are cheap enough that we would not make significant profit.
I wish we had the coils, but nobody is making them. When you see them from brands like Standard Motor Products and Airtex, they are actually OE Mazda coils. Both of those companies buy them from Mazda and rebox them. Sadly, not any cheaper than I can get them from the dealer.
All we have for the 8 is filters, chassis components, alternators and starters. Which is good, for OE replacement parts.
02-28-2010, 08:41 PM
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Sorry I have been slacking on the updates guys. I have been collecting parts to knock alot out at once.
I have also been stripping and selling off my FC.
So far I have:
-new tires (installed)
-new tail light (installed)
-new shift **** (installed)
-new steering wheel (not installed)
-new plugs (not installed)
-new coils (not installed)
-iPod integration kit (not installed)
-air and cabin filters (not installed)
Once those are done, my friend is doing the PDR work on it. Then off to the local tint shop to get both the RX-8 and the Volvo tinted.
Its coming slowly guys, the FC part out has really slowed me down.
I have also been stripping and selling off my FC.
So far I have:
-new tires (installed)
-new tail light (installed)
-new shift **** (installed)
-new steering wheel (not installed)
-new plugs (not installed)
-new coils (not installed)
-iPod integration kit (not installed)
-air and cabin filters (not installed)
Once those are done, my friend is doing the PDR work on it. Then off to the local tint shop to get both the RX-8 and the Volvo tinted.
Its coming slowly guys, the FC part out has really slowed me down.
02-28-2010, 11:16 PM
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IT's cool man, some of us already know that you move at a sloth's pace, and the rest here will learn soon enough as well. 
Guess I'm gonna have to overhaul my rx8 so I can hurt your feelings at DGRR this year.
Guess I'm gonna have to overhaul my rx8 so I can hurt your feelings at DGRR this year.
03-01-2010, 06:55 AM
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You will impress me if you do an RE swap with a single turbo before then. Otherwise....get back to work hillbilly!
03-06-2010, 10:10 PM
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Got alot done today.
New plugs and coils are in. Changed the oil, replaced all the filters, replaced the nasty steering wheel.
Installed the Axxess iPod kit, and that is where the problem began.
Hooked everything up and ran the cable. Turned it on, stereo will not come on. The display above the HU lights up, but nothing is displayed. Stereo has no output, and there is no reference for the HVAC or outside temp, or clock.
I took it all back apart, and took the Axxess adapter off, still nothing. I hope I didn't fry the stereo, but if I did, looks like it is time to find another Bose.
The plug wires are also in need of replacing, I am ordering those tomorrow. Also, I have a CEL now, so I will scan it tomorrow as well.
The good news is the car feels like it has alot more power, idles much smoother and generally runs better. Still does not like to start hot.
New plugs and coils are in. Changed the oil, replaced all the filters, replaced the nasty steering wheel.
Installed the Axxess iPod kit, and that is where the problem began.
Hooked everything up and ran the cable. Turned it on, stereo will not come on. The display above the HU lights up, but nothing is displayed. Stereo has no output, and there is no reference for the HVAC or outside temp, or clock.
I took it all back apart, and took the Axxess adapter off, still nothing. I hope I didn't fry the stereo, but if I did, looks like it is time to find another Bose.
The plug wires are also in need of replacing, I am ordering those tomorrow. Also, I have a CEL now, so I will scan it tomorrow as well.
The good news is the car feels like it has alot more power, idles much smoother and generally runs better. Still does not like to start hot.