My 8 was at Mazda for for 5 days until I picked it up on Wednesday. Crashed the following Thursday and its been undriveable since. UGH!!! Lol On the bright side, I work for BMW and they let me drive a few their cars this past week

 

Random...This has to be my favorite car I've ever owned and I've named all my cars except this one. It is clearly a female but never gave her a name. She's been used and abused but she still going stong considering her mileage (108K).

Anyone else know what I mean?

 

So a quick update. I tested the LIM valves. So Ima try the solenoids next. I ran out of time today (30 min late to work). If all goes well then a new fuel pump will be ordered (walbro FTW)

 

So it turns out 2 of 3 solenoids are bad. Ill be searching around tomorrow for replacements.

Edit: replaced the solenoids. Car runs like a champ. I am ready for this weekend!!!

 

I received an email from MAZDASPEED: "Congratulations, your request for membership in the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development Team Support Program has been accepted". WIN!!!!

 

What did you have to do? I'm going to do it shortly and just wanted to get all my ducks in a row.

EDIT: Just out of curiosity how much is a tranny from MSMSD?

 

You need to show proof of 2 racing events yyou have used your car in. I used 2 autoX results i had. It takes a while for them to get back to you though. I applied about 1,5 months ago,

It cost $1626.37

 

Wait! $1600 for a no mileage tranny or a low mileage tranny? CRAPOLA MAN! I should have done this a long time ago! I paid to much for my tranny!

If its 0 mileage then

 

How much for the series 2 trans through Mazdaspeed Motorsports?
I've been meaning to join, guess I'll have to take the car to a few track or auto x events soon.

 

I believe brand spanking new. It took me awhile to find it

 

I don't think they don't have S2 parts unfortunately. Let us know when you plan to go to autoX. I need new tires but ill be down. I know a few other guys will down too.

 

I'll be going to...I believe there might be an event next week if memory serves but I don't know if I can register right now (just spent $2k fixing a bunch o crap on the car). I'll check the prices and see...

 

I wanna start doing some fun ****. Im in boca someone lemme know when something is going down.

 

When I decide to go to another autoX ill start a new thread.

EDIT: Btw caveman i went back checked the price for the tranny through MS. I think that price is only for the tranny casing. No internal gearing, shafts, etc. It doesnt look like they sell whole transmissions.

 

OK...Now I feel better!

 

This is the only autocross I see:

Central Florida Region SCCA - (AX)


CFR SCCA Deland Autocross

Saturday: Non-points event
Sunday: Points event

On site registration 8 AM - 9 AM.

Deland Airport
1500 Matt Fair Blvd Deland, FL 32720


But it's like a 4 1/2 hour drive...

 

Ya....ill wait till next year...lmao

 

hey guys... just incase you never saw it.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...4&l=6c98ee60da

 

Delray Beach!!!

 

I organized it but was not able to make it to it. I'm glad you had fun

Andres

 

Pics of today's meet will be up on the meet thread if anyone is interested.

 

I'll be at Deland autocross

 

Crapola...I dont know if I can spend the money! I just payed to get the tranny replaced and rent is due so I think I am SOL.

Unless we can find one local!

 

Did you check your engine codes when you did this?? I finally connected the COB since I'll be tuning very very soon and this is what I got:

P0076 - Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low (Bank 1)

Was this an easy fix?

 

I did check the codes and I had one saying "Air pump solenoid circuit low" and "SSV valve solenoid circuit low"....or something like that. That's how I knew what to tackle.

It wasn't hard. Just time consuming. If you want to get to the air solenoids, the UIM will have to be removed (which isn't hard but some of the bolts are a PITA to reach).

this is the thread I followed when trouble shooting my problems.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-remove-ssv-beta-teaser-video-184663/

If you go ahead and do this let me know. Ill give you a few tips so you don't get as frustrated as I did when I was trying to remove everything.