What did you do with your RX8 today?
11-25-2013, 07:48 PM
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got a compression test done at 99k miles... 720-750 all around.
11-25-2013, 11:12 PM
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First week back walking after ankle surgery. Reactivated my insurance for a month since the snow has cleared up the last few days. Installed my brand new AEM CAI which I got for 200$. Then, enjoyed some well earned mental therapy at 9000 rpm.
11-26-2013, 08:00 AM
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Put a quick valve in. Fumoto Valve | Qwik Valve™
In Wisconsin we get cold this time of year and my garage is not heated. I like to change my own oil and hate cold concrete on my backside. Will continue to change oil every 3,000 but I'm thinking of going to a new filter every second or possibly third oil change in winter. The quick valve should make this process a lot easier with minimal ground time.
In Wisconsin we get cold this time of year and my garage is not heated. I like to change my own oil and hate cold concrete on my backside. Will continue to change oil every 3,000 but I'm thinking of going to a new filter every second or possibly third oil change in winter. The quick valve should make this process a lot easier with minimal ground time.
11-27-2013, 08:54 PM
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Changed out transmission and differential fluids. Used Amsoil and Zmax products. Positive change in the ease of gear change. Seems to be a good move.
Also gave the cars a new garage door with a R18 energy rating. Ready for winter now.
Also gave the cars a new garage door with a R18 energy rating. Ready for winter now.
11-29-2013, 09:27 AM
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fuel economy
considered fuel economy here in ireland 95ron is 7euro for 4.64litres an imperial gallon , 9.52 US this keeps me on the road for 60 miles how does this compare .
12-03-2013, 10:22 AM
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Today i installed a **** under my glove box to manually adjust the headlight level due to my front sensor being completely shot. Im going to relocate it to the area under the stereo volume **** as soon as i can find a **** that doesnt look horrible.
12-03-2013, 05:52 PM
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I drove my RX-8 to the local VA clinic. First time to that location. Not too happy that I have to head down that path, but at least I can still get there in a cool car.
12-04-2013, 06:50 AM
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It was making a high pitched squealing noise in neutral with the clutch out which over the course of a few weeks became a high pitched squeal anytime the clutch was out to include driving down the road, I can post a Video of the sound when I get to a computer, I'm on my phone at the moment
12-04-2013, 06:18 PM
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It was making a high pitched squealing noise in neutral with the clutch out which over the course of a few weeks became a high pitched squeal anytime the clutch was out to include driving down the road, I can post a Video of the sound when I get to a computer, I'm on my phone at the moment
12-05-2013, 03:47 PM
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Had the original OEM rear brake pads replaced with another set of OEMs. $266 spent there. The day before had to replace a rear passenger window a criminal broke to get a gym bag. $370 there. Merry Christmas to my 8!
12-12-2013, 12:50 PM
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Oil Changed. I had to do a quick one, didn't realize that it's been over 4 months since the last one, so I drained it (had collected 2.5 quarts, low oil light lit up last night) in the car port and filled it up with three quarts that I have. Went to Wal-Mart then added two more quarts, bought the BOSCH 3323 oil filter and replaced the filter at their parking lot.
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12-13-2013, 07:30 AM
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I love snow tires(even though my driveway is about 25 feet, not 600)
I'm on firestone winterforce and the wife's BRZ is on Michelin Xice
12-13-2013, 07:29 PM
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I have Falken euro winters on my 6 speed but I still managed to break the rear end free at low rpm a couple days ago. Any oncoming traffic would have destroyed me. Tread is still good. Its been hard this first winter with my 8 after eight years driving a Wrangler.
