My First RX-8 restore!
 

So I recently purchased this gem from a local auto salvage. It was insanely cheap so I couldn't pass it up. Only 51600 miles. It dosent run yet, but I think it is just something that needs to be reset, because it will try to start, just wont catch.

I am having trouble finding a Bumper Cover and an ALUMINUM hood (was sent a fiber glass one from a vendor), as well as headlights, but those things are my next steps.

I put the wing on last night, that I pulled of a RX8 that was burned, and slapped it on. I also plan on getting new wheels for it, but haven't decided which.

What would you guys suggest for my ride? I'd like to keep cost low, but of course I want a nice ride.

And I have the air intake, I just took it out to clean it.

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it has no air filter box or air intake stuff.....

well if you have not done a compression test on it you might want to do that and before you get anything cosmetic, a new engine might be the first thing...

I do have the air box and stuff, I just took it out to clean it.

What was wrong with it?

he said he got hood and head light, so I assume it was totaled from front collision

Hmm ... I would say have someone check the frame and make sure its good before you dump any money into it.

<facepalm> I seriously almost asked why there was no engine in it.

If you're lucky, you might just need a new battery, plugs, coils, and wires.

what color is it? in the 2nd pic it looks BB but the last it looks like it could be NG.

More info on what the engine does when you try to start it might help with more ideas as to what could be wrong. Typically you need to do more than just reset something if the engine isn't starting.

maybe its flooded :S

The black windshield-washer reservoir marks that as an early 2004. Not to be too negative (mine's an early 2004), but those had the most engine problems. I think you'd do well by beginning with a compression test, before you throw too much money at it. But if you want to try some simple stuff I'd begin with new plugs/wires/coils. If you can't get it started, a push-start might help get it running. Read up on the decarbon procedure in the DIY section. If you get it runnable, make sure it has all the flash upgrades and recalls from Mazda. Also look up the TSBs at finishlineperformance.com, particularly the one titled "engine cranks, no start".

i'd get it running before you buy new rims.

here's what i'd suggest before you spend any money on it:

push it to 7-8 miles an hour, and let the clutch out in 2nd gear.

if it needs any of the small things, it will still start. if the engine is blown, it will not start. if its flooded, it will still start like this.