thanks Elara. Boy do I feel foolish now............. I would have NEVER noticed it.

Does anyone know where to find a stainless thermal mug that actually FITS in the cup holder and doesn't tip side to side when I'm driving it like I stole it?

Another question.. does anyone else think that the tilt on the windshield causes bad sheeting of rain and leading to poor visibility? Does anyone use or recomend Rain-ex or similar products? I've never had this problem in other cars before - but when it's raining hard, I can't see well out of the windshield at all - no matter what speed the wipers are on.

 

1. see #2
2. this is the hook that should be installed to hold your floor mat in place. it is supposed to be installed by the dealer during pdi but for some reason often gets missed. bitch at them for it.
3. no on both. when bitching as mentioned in #2 get them to replace both.

oh and you know the mirror is double jointed? they seem to come in their lowest vertical position. it can be pushed up and toward the windsheild for better visability.


you can get the travel mug from you freindly neighborhood parts dept or probably for les money from one of the dealers in the vendors section. the one we got as pre-order gifts fits nicely. i havent had too much trouble with rain other thatn the dancing water on the hood. but i have had rainx type stuff on my wifes car and really liked it and am thinking of doin git to my 8 for this comign rainy seasn

 

I try to do what I can do when I can do it.

 

Rain-X is a religion for me! Definitely use it!

 

Can you use your wipers with Rain X, or do they wipe the chemical off?

 

here is a great quick cheap gas cap fix. I think it was like $5. Enjoy.

 

Not really. The Rain X erodes away in time. The wipers reduce that amount of time for sure, but it's not like it's wiped-off immmediately, or even after 30 minutes.

 

I like that

 

Man elara put us guys to shame with that gas cap. I dunno about where you guys live, but around me girls rarely fill up there cars they make the guys do it! weird

 

OK, the gas cap hook is not designed for that purpose. I just fueled my car up and looked at it.

It's actually the "kicker" spring that pops the fuel door open.

That said, it does serve the dual purpose, but I had to point that out!

 

Thanks so much for pointing that out Elara. I've been driving this car for 2+ months wondering why Mazda would want us to let our caps hang against the paint *shakes heads* Thanks again!

 

While we're on the subject of messing-up the paint job, if you drip Rain X on your paint,

GET IT OFF IMMEDIATELY !!!

IT TOTALLY RUINS PAINT - ESPECIALLY NEW PAINT !!!

Read the teeny tiny directions on the back of the bottle if you doubt what I say.

Yes, I've learned that lesson the hard way.

 

Gas cap, I just let hang...after gently putting it there.
CDs i keep in the front center console ..sans cases...only have about 6 I keep in the car. Need the MP3 player.
Garage door opener...remove the clip and put it in the ashtray.

 

Heh. Every time I see a thread about the gas cap I wonder if my RX-8 is somehow different from everybody else's.

This has never been a problem for me. To the right of the hole you put the gas nozzle in, there is a small "ledge" just big enough to lay the gas cap on.

I've had the car for over a year and have always just placed the gas cap on this ledge. It's never fallen off, and I've never had to let the gas cap hang against the paint.

Try it. Seriously.

 

Hey, thanks for the tip! I love this stuff and have used it for ages, mainly on older cars. I was in the habit of putting the open bottle on the hood while applying it....NO LONGER!

Regards, Gomez.

 

TOO SIMPLE

buy some small 'VELCRO' (adhesive) patches
attach ONE to gas cap and ONE to a sutable position (inside) gas door

'no more hanging chad', I mean 'cap'

 

It's kinda funny, my Protege 5 has a hook for the gas cap but the plastic lead isn't long enough to hook it, the RX8 has a nice long lead but nowhere to hook it. When I finally pick mine up on Wednesday I'll be looking to get it hooked, that phone clip looks pretty easy fix.

 

atacdad you do everything i do! that's so weird that someone puts their garage door opener in that little tiny ash tray yet we both do it, cd's same...and of course the gas cap thing. :p

 

You beat me to it StewC625. Never the less it does work as dual purpose.

The cell phone clip is a great idea too. Although, some ppl will freak out over that extra gram of weight they are adding to their car.

 

I just wrap it around the gas nozzle/hose thing while it's in my tank being filled up. Works great and never touches anything.

-Rupes

 

Buy a bottle of Zaino Z-6 enhancer spray and use it instead of Rain-X after cleaning your glass. It works as well or better than Rain-X, it's easier to apply and it sure as hell won't hurt your paint, since it's designed for use on your paint!

 

Off thread but I know your a big advocate of zaino, and I am a zaino user, but better than rain-x who's sole purpose is glass (and plastics)? I'll do a test this weekend.

 

It's not like I've tried everything out there, or even much of anything out there! But I guess I do like the stuff.

Note I didn't say "better than", but only "as well or better". I haven't tested for longevity vs. Rain-X. That would be worth knowing. I Z-6 my car pretty much every weekend anyway, so swiping the towel across the glass takes virtually no time at all.

It would be interesting to Rain-X one side and Z-6 the other, just to compare. I nominate your RX-8 as the test vehicle, just in case it looks really weird or something! :D

Sorry to all for the OT. Just had to respond to that excellent Rain-X warning since there's a totally risk free solution.

 

just goto home depot or lowes or any hardware store and buy a stick on hook and stick it to the door. then hang the cap cord on it away from the car. NO TOUCHY!!!!!! :D

 

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