"Mazda expects to recall RX-8s"
09-07-2006, 12:32 PM
#1452
the stig is my hero
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: NC
Posts: 701
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by lazi
your looking at crank hp and rwhp numbers .
09-07-2006, 12:39 PM
#1453
Listen to Zoom44
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Overland Park
Posts: 1,330
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by zenmoused
I'm pretty sure the tests I saw at the crank never cleared 200. I could be wrong though. Don't get me wrong, I like the amount of power the 8 has, but I just don't like the idea of Mazda falsely advertising performence. They started out claiming 250 or so, and now we're down to 232..
They claimed 248hp.
They revised to 238hp.
They retested with new emissions testing standards to 232hp. (BTW- All manufacturers either gained, or lost hp)
An independent tester received more than 200hp (engine dyno) and less than 232hp. Up to you to find what the number was.
09-07-2006, 12:45 PM
#1454
the stig is my hero
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: NC
Posts: 701
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Tirminyl
They targeted 250hp.
They claimed 248hp.
They revised to 238hp.
They retested with new emissions testing standards to 232hp. (BTW- All manufacturers either gained, or lost hp)
An independent tester received more than 200hp (engine dyno) and less than 232hp. Up to you to find what the number was.
They claimed 248hp.
They revised to 238hp.
They retested with new emissions testing standards to 232hp. (BTW- All manufacturers either gained, or lost hp)
An independent tester received more than 200hp (engine dyno) and less than 232hp. Up to you to find what the number was.
09-07-2006, 01:35 PM
#1456
Guns, God, and Country
Okay am I carzy? I just had the latest flash done and I swear my car is faster. The tires spin much easier. Of course this is using my butt dyno but I will confirm it at the track this week.
09-07-2006, 01:55 PM
#1457
drivelinestore.com
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: OC
Posts: 2,756
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by redcivic
Okay am I carzy? I just had the latest flash done and I swear my car is faster. The tires spin much easier. Of course this is using my butt dyno but I will confirm it at the track this week.
09-07-2006, 02:03 PM
#1458
the stig is my hero
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: NC
Posts: 701
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by redcivic
Okay am I carzy? I just had the latest flash done and I swear my car is faster. The tires spin much easier. Of course this is using my butt dyno but I will confirm it at the track this week.
09-07-2006, 02:41 PM
#1460
Listen to Zoom44
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Overland Park
Posts: 1,330
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Tirminyl
Uh-oh, Mazda is reviewing my results. That means the sky has fallen and my engine will explode!
09-07-2006, 03:01 PM
#1461
the stig is my hero
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: NC
Posts: 701
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Tirminyl
Well, they just called and told me Mazda wants to replace my engine. I asked for test results and got "once we send them to Mazda we can't get them back". I guess I can go pick my car up until they get the engine in.
Yikes- 100 pages!
09-07-2006, 03:05 PM
#1462
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
no recall letter yet for me in boston, only the warranty letter.
i didn't want to read thru all those pages for this answer but is there a car-buy back program for this recall? do you have to fail the vacuum test for it to take effect? i want a new car, maybe the cx7.
i didn't want to read thru all those pages for this answer but is there a car-buy back program for this recall? do you have to fail the vacuum test for it to take effect? i want a new car, maybe the cx7.
09-07-2006, 03:29 PM
#1463
the stig is my hero
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: NC
Posts: 701
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I heard about somebody getting their 8 back without it having been washed/filled up. Anyone else experience this? From what my dealer told me, they get the money from Mazda for that stuff regardless of the outcome of their testing.
09-07-2006, 03:34 PM
#1464
Flame Thrower
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Long Island
Posts: 873
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by zenmoused
I heard about somebody getting their 8 back without it having been washed/filled up. Anyone else experience this? From what my dealer told me, they get the money from Mazda for that stuff regardless of the outcome of their testing.
Really, I didn't know that, both times I had my engine replaced I was given the car back with the tank on E but the car was washed.
09-07-2006, 03:43 PM
#1466
Georgia RX-8 Club member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: GA
Posts: 196
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ok, went into the dealer, told them I knew about the recall (no letter), the tech comes in and we start talking like two rotorheads and he says, "you want a new engine man?", to which I replied, "not unless something is wrong with mine". so he ordered a new cat for me and new plugs even though I had just had them change the spark plugs a week ago, told me they would call when the parts were there, oh and he goes, "I noticed your brakes squealed on the way in so i'll throw in some rotors and pads for you, even though he couldn't have heard me pull up. awesome guy, seemed knowledgable about the car, we talked about the 5w20 issue and he said quote,
"I don't care what anyone says, do not put synthetic or a heavier oil in the car no matter what" he even said he made a owner pay for some engine work because the guy used synthetic. I had been going to two other dealers and never felt good about them, but fate (flooded engine) sent me to this dealer and they rock.
"I don't care what anyone says, do not put synthetic or a heavier oil in the car no matter what" he even said he made a owner pay for some engine work because the guy used synthetic. I had been going to two other dealers and never felt good about them, but fate (flooded engine) sent me to this dealer and they rock.
09-07-2006, 03:55 PM
#1467
the stig is my hero
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: NC
Posts: 701
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by devious12
Really, I didn't know that, both times I had my engine replaced I was given the car back with the tank on E but the car was washed.
09-07-2006, 04:35 PM
#1470
Administrator
iTrader: (7)
OMG!!! I'm finally done reading!!! I should get an award or something.... 8 hours of reading this stuff.
My car is in the shop now gettting some miscellaneous stuff fixed but I'll probably take it back in the next week or so for the recall. Stay tuned...
My car is in the shop now gettting some miscellaneous stuff fixed but I'll probably take it back in the next week or so for the recall. Stay tuned...
09-07-2006, 04:44 PM
#1471
Administrator
iTrader: (7)
Originally Posted by zenmoused
If my rx-8's engine gets replaced, will it have the same soul?
09-07-2006, 04:49 PM
#1473
Listen to Zoom44
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Overland Park
Posts: 1,330
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by wankleman
Ok, went into the dealer, told them I knew about the recall (no letter), the tech comes in and we start talking like two rotorheads and he says, "you want a new engine man?", to which I replied, "not unless something is wrong with mine". so he ordered a new cat for me and new plugs even though I had just had them change the spark plugs a week ago, told me they would call when the parts were there, oh and he goes, "I noticed your brakes squealed on the way in so i'll throw in some rotors and pads for you, even though he couldn't have heard me pull up. awesome guy, seemed knowledgable about the car, we talked about the 5w20 issue and he said quote,
"I don't care what anyone says, do not put synthetic or a heavier oil in the car no matter what" he even said he made a owner pay for some engine work because the guy used synthetic. I had been going to two other dealers and never felt good about them, but fate (flooded engine) sent me to this dealer and they rock.
"I don't care what anyone says, do not put synthetic or a heavier oil in the car no matter what" he even said he made a owner pay for some engine work because the guy used synthetic. I had been going to two other dealers and never felt good about them, but fate (flooded engine) sent me to this dealer and they rock.
zenmoused- No performance issues, she ran like a bull, but I did have idle issues where the car would drop below 700rpm at times. Once it almost died repeatedly. I had to keep revs up to keep it alive. Also, I do not know how the previous owner drove, broke it in, etc.