Just how many people have had transmission issues?
10-06-2008, 12:17 PM
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I have an '05 with 13K and have had a problem now at two events (the DC pro and a recent local event) where shifting from 1 - 2 at high RPMs she just wouldn't go, just ground like hell.
Thought moving to synthetic would solve it, sounds like the consensus is getting the dealer involved?
Thought moving to synthetic would solve it, sounds like the consensus is getting the dealer involved?
I'd try a few high rpms shifts on the street. If the problem persists, definitely take it into your dealer - might be a good idea to have the tech ride with you and show him the issue.
10-06-2008, 03:37 PM
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I have an '05 with 13K and have had a problem now at two events (the DC pro and a recent local event) where shifting from 1 - 2 at high RPMs she just wouldn't go, just ground like hell.
Thought moving to synthetic would solve it, sounds like the consensus is getting the dealer involved?
Thought moving to synthetic would solve it, sounds like the consensus is getting the dealer involved?
10-06-2008, 04:55 PM
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You guys need new trannies. Same problem I had. Synchro and the gear itself were shot. They tried just changing the synchro, and that didn't fix it at all, had to bring it again for a second rebuild where they replaced 2nd gear.
10-07-2008, 11:47 AM
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I have an '05 with 13K and have had a problem now at two events (the DC pro and a recent local event) where shifting from 1 - 2 at high RPMs she just wouldn't go, just ground like hell.
Thought moving to synthetic would solve it, sounds like the consensus is getting the dealer involved?
Thought moving to synthetic would solve it, sounds like the consensus is getting the dealer involved?
10-07-2008, 02:14 PM
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It's still a throw of the dice with these gearboxes...we've had on more than one occassion where we had brand new trannys straight from Mazda that were junk right out of the box. It's not designed for the abuse that many of us put on them.
10-08-2008, 10:34 AM
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i get crazy grinding going from 2nd to 3rd above 7k but the dealer told me syncros arent covered under warrenty. i think thats bs but every time i go there they just tell me NO!
is there any other way i can get them to fix this with out digging in to my own pocket?
is there any other way i can get them to fix this with out digging in to my own pocket?
10-08-2008, 10:57 AM
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The answer to your question is yes...take it to another dealership. I had my 2nd and 4th gear syncros go bad and the dealership replaced them free of charge and washed her all up for me. :p
10-10-2008, 02:02 PM
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Just talked to a tech rep, previous info was from PR. Now the story is both cars (RX-8/MX-5) get a new trans in 2009. Many parts are the same, but neither use the previous years box. New box should be stronger, and word is a few Grand Am teams are using it, and the results are good. Biggest change for the 8 is a much taller 6th gear, to make up for the rear gear change.
10-10-2008, 02:09 PM
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HAHA, the word is we are already using the 09 gearbox in our ST cars...a few other teams have bought some from us also. They seem to hold up very well as opposed to the previous.
Oh yeah Denny, I heard from a little birdie that RP is already working on the new shifter...wink, wink!
Oh yeah Denny, I heard from a little birdie that RP is already working on the new shifter...wink, wink!
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10-10-2008, 11:21 PM
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If all I have to do is shift at 7.5K for a 1-2 shift to avoid the problem, and grannyshift at track days, then my tranny issues aren't all that bad- but then again, I'm not participating in competitive events.
10-11-2008, 08:29 AM
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point--and thanks dude for the news on rp--i am waiting. my box is ok but i have always shifted according to how the synchos let me. i mean for gods sake you can feel the synchos when you shift --just dont try to make then do some thing they cant. now in competition thats a different story
We will be at roebling 11/8 and 9 for a event with Darkside DE--they are a charity group supporting the boys/girls patterned after a porshe club style. the people running it have been around a while. bunch of us are doing this.
Sorry for the hijack!
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We will be at roebling 11/8 and 9 for a event with Darkside DE--they are a charity group supporting the boys/girls patterned after a porshe club style. the people running it have been around a while. bunch of us are doing this.
Sorry for the hijack!
OD
10-12-2008, 02:44 AM
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Just talked to a tech rep, previous info was from PR. Now the story is both cars (RX-8/MX-5) get a new trans in 2009. Many parts are the same, but neither use the previous years box. New box should be stronger, and word is a few Grand Am teams are using it, and the results are good. Biggest change for the 8 is a much taller 6th gear, to make up for the rear gear change.
but you do know that the shifter location between the two is completely different, don't you?
similar, but not identical ....
04-09-2019, 04:52 PM
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I would have liked to start a fresh thread for this but my 30 days of being a noobie aren't up yet.
Long story short I'm building a 24 Hours of Lemons Racecar. If you're not sure what that is I'll leave a link below and you can check out our VBlog build.
My question is how are Transmission temps on the Stock RX8? I'm not talking 30-minute track sessions I'm talking 8 hours a day swapping driver every 1.5 -> 2 hours. If its an issue I can repurpose the AC radiator for trans cooling if need be. Can't get too fancy with the $500 car limit but I can maybe rig up something.
I've also heard that the diff fluid can boil on some peoples track days? If that's true that might be more of a concern for us. Any input would be great guys.
2019 24 Hours of Lemons VBlog: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...wsvsWiEKQpnr1A
Long story short I'm building a 24 Hours of Lemons Racecar. If you're not sure what that is I'll leave a link below and you can check out our VBlog build.
My question is how are Transmission temps on the Stock RX8? I'm not talking 30-minute track sessions I'm talking 8 hours a day swapping driver every 1.5 -> 2 hours. If its an issue I can repurpose the AC radiator for trans cooling if need be. Can't get too fancy with the $500 car limit but I can maybe rig up something.
I've also heard that the diff fluid can boil on some peoples track days? If that's true that might be more of a concern for us. Any input would be great guys.
2019 24 Hours of Lemons VBlog: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...wsvsWiEKQpnr1A