My new 04 RX-8
#251
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I agree with having the best battery possible. I picked up a new battery the other day for the car. It will be great to get it in and see how it works with the new starter. I've never had starting issues hot or cold but I knew my old starter wasn't the greatest as it was original. Just figured I'd stay on top of things.
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What battery did you get?
Im really really happy with my new one. I've noticed the parasitic draw in this car is worse than other cars, and this new battery doesn't seem to bat an eye at it.. and starts stronger after sitting for a couple weeks than I've experienced in the past (if I don't disconnect it, which I do if I intend to let it sit longer). It's an Odyssey Performance battery.
Im really really happy with my new one. I've noticed the parasitic draw in this car is worse than other cars, and this new battery doesn't seem to bat an eye at it.. and starts stronger after sitting for a couple weeks than I've experienced in the past (if I don't disconnect it, which I do if I intend to let it sit longer). It's an Odyssey Performance battery.
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I bought a Die Hard silver series battery rated at 650CCA. The price was right and I was in the market so I bought it.
My car also has a parasitic draw and will drain a battery pretty low in about two weeks if the car is not started and driven. I don't care to dig into the issue personally. If the car ever sits, I just disconnect the battery and it seems to be ok. Since we've had a mild winter I've been driving the car to work here and there. I told my son the other night when we were out in the car that I can't ever remember being able to drive my 8 in January. Usually snow covered salty roads. And the car won't leave the driveway if there's snow on the ground or salt on the roads.
My car also has a parasitic draw and will drain a battery pretty low in about two weeks if the car is not started and driven. I don't care to dig into the issue personally. If the car ever sits, I just disconnect the battery and it seems to be ok. Since we've had a mild winter I've been driving the car to work here and there. I told my son the other night when we were out in the car that I can't ever remember being able to drive my 8 in January. Usually snow covered salty roads. And the car won't leave the driveway if there's snow on the ground or salt on the roads.
#254
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I bought a Die Hard silver series battery rated at 650CCA. The price was right and I was in the market so I bought it.
My car also has a parasitic draw and will drain a battery pretty low in about two weeks if the car is not started and driven. I don't care to dig into the issue personally. If the car ever sits, I just disconnect the battery and it seems to be ok. Since we've had a mild winter I've been driving the car to work here and there. I told my son the other night when we were out in the car that I can't ever remember being able to drive my 8 in January. Usually snow covered salty roads. And the car won't leave the driveway if there's snow on the ground or salt on the roads.
My car also has a parasitic draw and will drain a battery pretty low in about two weeks if the car is not started and driven. I don't care to dig into the issue personally. If the car ever sits, I just disconnect the battery and it seems to be ok. Since we've had a mild winter I've been driving the car to work here and there. I told my son the other night when we were out in the car that I can't ever remember being able to drive my 8 in January. Usually snow covered salty roads. And the car won't leave the driveway if there's snow on the ground or salt on the roads.
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I appreciate the advice, thank you!! When I store the car I do put it on a battery tender. I do notice these cars do draw down a battery faster than a lot of other cars I've had.
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I made a weird discovery the other night. I found that my car is missing the VFAD and has an open vacuum line.. Not sure how I ever missed it not being there as I've pulled the bumper twice and replaced the engine as well. I have a couple spares in the basement and I brought one up to install which I may do today. Not sure how I ever missed it not being there.
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Yesterday on my way to work the car finally hit 100k miles. I was almost dreading it to a point. It was never a low miles car and now that it's over 100k miles, I'm totally good with it. It still runs and drives near like a new car. Its been my favorite driver for some time now. I'll definitely enjoy this car for many years to come!
#258
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Congrats . Is that the original engine ? As you well know, anything original on that cooling system at 100,000 miles is suspect and the greatest threat to your engine, as well as any original cat with that many miles. Cheers
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Thr car is on its second engine. I put an engine in st 94k miles. The cooling system gets a drain and fill every other year and I use only Mazda FL22. I have a Mishimoto radiator and a BHR coil set as reliability modifications. The catalytic converter was replaced by Mazda under warranty shortly before I bought the car in 2015. A new expansion tank will go in very soon as I have the new tank in the garage waiting to go on thr car!
#260
Now I want to know how the rest of the story went when your dad saw that turn signal lever in your hand... Any idea what kind of car it was your dad had?
The Falcon is a very sentimental car to me. Its not a collectible car and people walk right on by it at shows. Doesn't matter to me. I love it and my kids love it they understand what the car means to me and our family. I don't think I could part with it again. I drove it a little bit recently and it drives ok. The brakes need adjusted. Maybe I'll go and take it into work and do that this week or next if the weather is good. I'll see about posting more pictures if you're interested in seeing more.
The Falcon is a very sentimental car to me. Its not a collectible car and people walk right on by it at shows. Doesn't matter to me. I love it and my kids love it they understand what the car means to me and our family. I don't think I could part with it again. I drove it a little bit recently and it drives ok. The brakes need adjusted. Maybe I'll go and take it into work and do that this week or next if the weather is good. I'll see about posting more pictures if you're interested in seeing more.
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mazdaverx7 (05-17-2024)
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I really enjoyed reading that, thank you for sharing that! I think all kids make mistakes and do things to upset their parents. I have 8 kids and none of them are perfect. I just do the best job I can to correct them and guide them on the right path. It sounds to me as if your father was a good man.
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I bought a Die Hard silver series battery rated at 650CCA. The price was right and I was in the market so I bought it.
My car also has a parasitic draw and will drain a battery pretty low in about two weeks if the car is not started and driven. I don't care to dig into the issue personally. If the car ever sits, I just disconnect the battery and it seems to be ok. Since we've had a mild winter I've been driving the car to work here and there. I told my son the other night when we were out in the car that I can't ever remember being able to drive my 8 in January. Usually snow covered salty roads. And the car won't leave the driveway if there's snow on the ground or salt on the roads.
My car also has a parasitic draw and will drain a battery pretty low in about two weeks if the car is not started and driven. I don't care to dig into the issue personally. If the car ever sits, I just disconnect the battery and it seems to be ok. Since we've had a mild winter I've been driving the car to work here and there. I told my son the other night when we were out in the car that I can't ever remember being able to drive my 8 in January. Usually snow covered salty roads. And the car won't leave the driveway if there's snow on the ground or salt on the roads.
#263
You are doing it right. Your car is looking so great! l love the trunk mat. I got one myself along with some of the panels I never knew were part of the car. I bought a kids "project" and I guess everything that could be popped off was pulled and tossed. (Like the panel under the engine) Wow was that a surprise the first time I hit water and everything just winked out. One question. Is there inside the trunk a plastic cover that goes over the wire from the trunk key to the lock? I keep screwing that up and the plastic bit that goes on the Lock end? Danged if I can find a part number of even a picture of one (My wife is a 3D printer fiend)
I know this is off topic a bit but does anyone have a good source for things like engine covers (Didn't know these were standard!) ha.. And that pop up display assembly or even a spare blank one I could hack some gauges into?
I know this is off topic a bit but does anyone have a good source for things like engine covers (Didn't know these were standard!) ha.. And that pop up display assembly or even a spare blank one I could hack some gauges into?
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mazdaverx7 (05-21-2024)
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You are doing it right. Your car is looking so great! l love the trunk mat. I got one myself along with some of the panels I never knew were part of the car. I bought a kids "project" and I guess everything that could be popped off was pulled and tossed. (Like the panel under the engine) Wow was that a surprise the first time I hit water and everything just winked out. One question. Is there inside the trunk a plastic cover that goes over the wire from the trunk key to the lock? I keep screwing that up and the plastic bit that goes on the Lock end? Danged if I can find a part number of even a picture of one (My wife is a 3D printer fiend)
I know this is off topic a bit but does anyone have a good source for things like engine covers (Didn't know these were standard!) ha.. And that pop up display assembly or even a spare blank one I could hack some gauges into?
I know this is off topic a bit but does anyone have a good source for things like engine covers (Didn't know these were standard!) ha.. And that pop up display assembly or even a spare blank one I could hack some gauges into?
He's got a huge rotary graveyard.
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I have issues with a battery draw in all three of my RX-8's. If they sit for more than a week without being started, the battery will be dead. All three are all original and unmodified. I haven't performed a parasitic draw test to see what is causing the draw. It could also be that the car's aren't driven regularly, and it could be my fault for not keeping the batteries on a tender. The batteries could be weak as well. I drive the cars so infrequently that I don't pay attention to the issue.
As far as the plastic cover over the key lock, I will look for you and either pm you or post here. I can't remember off the top of my head. If memory serves me correctly, there is a guide for the lock bars and wiring. But I will look at my cars and let you know.
As for the engine cover, I would create a want to buy ad here on the forum in the marketplace section. I would also search Facebook for part out ads and also look on eBay for one as well. I'm in need of one myself, so I've been keeping an eye out. If I find one in your area, I'll shoot you a pm.
As far as the plastic cover over the key lock, I will look for you and either pm you or post here. I can't remember off the top of my head. If memory serves me correctly, there is a guide for the lock bars and wiring. But I will look at my cars and let you know.
As for the engine cover, I would create a want to buy ad here on the forum in the marketplace section. I would also search Facebook for part out ads and also look on eBay for one as well. I'm in need of one myself, so I've been keeping an eye out. If I find one in your area, I'll shoot you a pm.
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