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RotaryP7 01-22-2011 09:43 PM

O rly?

chino0314 01-22-2011 09:51 PM

oo rly what???????

chino0314 01-22-2011 09:51 PM

:uhh:

cavemancan 01-22-2011 11:21 PM


Originally Posted by chino0314 (Post 3856734)
let me know when you do this if your not going to swap coils we can test mines on your cr to rule everything out at once

I should be free the 12th or the 13th for testing but let's keep this in mind. Once we do this we need to go out and run the car hard for like 20 minutes strait to make sure she is properly warmed up. The issue does not happen otherwise.

Which makes it sound like fuel is not the issue but spark is. Wouldn't the fuel starvation happen regardless of engine temperature? I think it would.

Regardless of spark issues...None of this explains the low compression test. Mazda says anything under 6.9 is failing. Rotor 1 displayed a 6.9, 6.9, 6.8 and Rotor 2 was like 6.9, 6.9, 6.5. This is probably way off cause I am typing this from memory. I will look for the compression test and scan it if I still have it. I might even get another test done in the hopes it is much worse now.

cavemancan 01-22-2011 11:24 PM


Originally Posted by chino0314 (Post 3857061)
Chelsea I lost your number pm me your number

I want to hang out tomorrow but I really need to study for my test. :doh:

chino0314 01-23-2011 09:19 AM


Originally Posted by cavemancan (Post 3857274)
I should be free the 12th or the 13th for testing but let's keep this in mind. Once we do this we need to go out and run the car hard for like 20 minutes strait to make sure she is properly warmed up. The issue does not happen otherwise.

Which makes it sound like fuel is not the issue but spark is. Wouldn't the fuel starvation happen regardless of engine temperature? I think it would.

Regardless of spark issues...None of this explains the low compression test. Mazda says anything under 6.9 is failing. Rotor 1 displayed a 6.9, 6.9, 6.8 and Rotor 2 was like 6.9, 6.9, 6.5. This is probably way off cause I am typing this from memory. I will look for the compression test and scan it if I still have it. I might even get another test done in the hopes it is much worse now.

OUCH!!! that sucks yea i dont think fuel or spark have to do with that.....
the noise is likely from the lack of compression throwing the entire "spark" process within the engine due to not creating a good seal

cavemancan 01-23-2011 06:53 PM


Originally Posted by chino0314 (Post 3857432)
OUCH!!! that sucks yea i dont think fuel or spark have to do with that.....
the noise is likely from the lack of compression throwing the entire "spark" process within the engine due to not creating a good seal

I guess the plan should be to:

- put a newer CAT converter on (I have one)
- send car to Mazda and just get it done

I will just have to hope that Mazda will cover the engine. If they do not then I will simply get a reman from BHR and have it installed and tuned in NA form until I get the funds to go FI. I should be able to start on this once the funds for the tax return comes in. :confused:

If mazda covers the engine then I might go ape-shit and buy a turbo or if Hinson pulls there foot out of there own asses and decides to put the v8 kit for the Rx8 out...Then I could sell the new engine and get the Hinson kit. Too many unknowns my friends. :confused:

RotaryP7 01-23-2011 07:09 PM

O rly?

chino0314 01-23-2011 09:47 PM

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ricky this is the old strut bar i was talking about
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My8Stealth 01-23-2011 10:11 PM

IM DOWN for that

chino0314 01-23-2011 10:13 PM

welcome!! and you are??

mzbenz 01-24-2011 08:39 AM


Originally Posted by My8Stealth (Post 3856284)
Well hello there... neways just re-created my 8 account.... and im in palm beach...Got some ish to take care of in miami so im always down for sunday... Jus let me know...
and hi mizz benz ;p

Hey! did I see you like on thursday or friday on i think 826 not sure tho. were you in miami?I was on a bike but i'm very sure i saw your car. I tapped my friend and pointed like omg i've never seen that car!

mzbenz 01-24-2011 08:47 AM

so the skidpad was actually yesterday,sunday, so i didn't make it to pp mazda meet. Sadly the Rx8 is for sure for sale because its a bitch to drift. I'll go as low as 9grand for it i think. but hope for a little more.

My friend is coming in his sti this saturday from jacksonville for some track time at homestead. so i could do a meet on friday or sunday. I'm not sure how long his thing is gonna be, but that'd be cool if he has time on saturday so he could come too. if you guys wanna do fri or sun, i'm for sure down. if its saturday then possibly. if its friday, then at night. sunday then in the morning for me :)

RotaryP7 01-24-2011 08:50 PM


Originally Posted by mzbenz (Post 3858243)
so the skidpad was actually yesterday,sunday, so i didn't make it to pp mazda meet. Sadly the Rx8 is for sure for sale because its a bitch to drift. I'll go as low as 9grand for it i think. but hope for a little more.

My friend is coming in his sti this saturday from jacksonville for some track time at homestead. so i could do a meet on friday or sunday. I'm not sure how long his thing is gonna be, but that'd be cool if he has time on saturday so he could come too. if you guys wanna do fri or sun, i'm for sure down. if its saturday then possibly. if its friday, then at night. sunday then in the morning for me :)

So wait.. You're selling the 8? But.. :Drooling_

cavemancan 01-24-2011 08:55 PM


Originally Posted by mzbenz (Post 3858243)
so the skidpad was actually yesterday,sunday, so i didn't make it to pp mazda meet. Sadly the Rx8 is for sure for sale because its a bitch to drift. I'll go as low as 9grand for it i think. but hope for a little more.

My friend is coming in his sti this saturday from jacksonville for some track time at homestead. so i could do a meet on friday or sunday. I'm not sure how long his thing is gonna be, but that'd be cool if he has time on saturday so he could come too. if you guys wanna do fri or sun, i'm for sure down. if its saturday then possibly. if its friday, then at night. sunday then in the morning for me :)

Any mods to the suspension? If not drifting a neutrally balanced car would not be as easy as drifting a muscle car...Not to mention the power helps a ton. I would go as far to say look into the setup of your suspension. With a few tweeks you would be surprised how easy it is to drift not to mention it would be easy to control.

MIAMISFINEST 01-24-2011 09:13 PM

Its nice to know ppl with RX8s exist in miami!!! My names Anthony and I'll have 8 ready in a couple of weeks!

chino0314 01-24-2011 09:15 PM

what color is it maybe ive seen you around

MIAMISFINEST 01-24-2011 09:20 PM

Its white but i havent taken it to school yet, im still installing my new body kit and looking for some 18" mazda oem wheels. Any of ypu know a place where i can find them for a good price down here??

chino0314 01-24-2011 09:23 PM

craigslist

MIAMISFINEST 01-24-2011 09:28 PM

Well i know that but do you guys know of any local shops othe rthan actual dealerships where i can get oem parts for a decent price? I know one place but its in Ft. Lauderdale....

chino0314 01-24-2011 09:31 PM

no idea at least for rims

cavemancan 01-25-2011 03:33 PM

https://www.rx8club.com/mod-discussion-archive-124/massive-rx8-part-out-200263/

They are in Holliwood/Ft. Lauderdale area. I got a used CAT converter from them for like $175. They should have wheels, seats, etc. I saw the warehouse...tons of spare parts.

MIAMISFINEST 01-25-2011 10:57 PM

Yeah, the guys name is Dave. I spoke to him a couple weeks back. His shop i just extremely far though, hes selling rims for about $400 (all 4 wheels) which is good but i just gotta make time for the drive. Thanks though!

RotaryP7 01-26-2011 12:58 PM

^ Get some on the buy/sell threads?

MIAMISFINEST 01-26-2011 01:22 PM

Lol, i checked there already as well. I found a few sets of wheels for decent prices but theyre mostly from out of state which kinda blows. I personally like to check out the rims myself to make sure the rims are in good condition and plus, i gotta pay shipping -_-


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