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Anyone break a RX8 rear end yet?

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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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Anyone break a RX8 rear end yet?
Have any of the FI guys broken the stock rear end yet?
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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there have been a few lsd failures, na.

i dont recall a rear failing in the last 5 years..

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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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Mazda set it up so that the more expensive transmission shatters first
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Mazda set it up so that the more expensive transmission shatters first
bitter, but funny!!

if you really really need on. i have one. but shipping does not make sense.

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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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they can build a bulletproof carbon fiber driveshaft, but install it behind a glass transmission, yeah I'm bitter ....
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