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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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i thought that was just me..

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Oh, no no no!

She is beautiful in EVERY way. Any girl that looks like that and with an aura like that who can weld is a gift to us all.

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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Oh, no no no!

She is beautiful in EVERY way. Any girl that looks like that and with an aura like that who can weld is a gift to us all.


way off topic, have you been able to find here mentos video?

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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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holy wolverine spiderman!!
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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and yes Kari is hot, especially when she blows stuff up
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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That's just silly. You're implying that the techs know at least something. We know that's not the case. They draw numbers from a bowl to see which adopted zoo monkey gets to push the shiny buttons on their little electronic devices until a code pops up. Then they draw again during the slow period in between shots of Jagermeister and bong hits to see who gets to try to make up an excuse as to how they supposedly fixed it. We all know it works this way. Of course that could also potentially be a hypothesis as well but it sure seems plausible. I'll need to send that one into Myth Busters.
Your absolutely wrong Rotary GOD. I can't believe you are so far off the mark.

The truth is... It's the lot boys who determine what's wrong with your car.
And the the Sexy girl behind the cash register who claims they fixed it.
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Your absolutely wrong Rotary GOD. I can't believe you are so far off the mark.

The truth is... It's the lot boys who determine what's wrong with your car.
And the the Sexy girl behind the cash register who claims they fixed it.

really really just,

LOL

does not happen often. thanks for the moment... now back to the connector issue..

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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by swoope
way off topic, have you been able to find here mentos video?

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You mean the FHM spread video.
But of course!

Go here and click on the "behind the scenes" video:

http://www.fhmus.com/articles-1276.a...46&idx_id=1276
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
You mean the FHM spread video.
But of course!

Go here and click on the "behind the scenes" video:

http://www.fhmus.com/articles-1276.a...46&idx_id=1276

have porter on now... stout is in feb. an ugly ipa in between... i am you bitch...

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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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^^ Heh.

BTW - I think they ruined that spread by trying to "tart her up". She just doesn't need that.
The video, at least, allows her nature to come through the bad hair, makeup and wardrobe.

Now, what were we talking about?
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
^^ Heh.

BTW - I think they ruined that spread by trying to "tart her up". She just doesn't need that.
The video, at least, allows her nature to come through the bad hair, makeup and wardrobe.

Now, what were we talking about?
hey,
i thought we were on the steering connector thread..

back to motor mounts..


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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 01:17 AM
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I just Got my RX8 back today and they replaced the engine mounts and brackets and What A difference much smother idle.


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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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Can someone who has had the 'rough' idle try to describe it? I have noticed the idle on my 06 get a little bit 'rougher' in terms of vibrating a little bit more, but do not know where to draw the problem/imagination line. Maybe on a scale from 1 to vibrate? is it extremely noticible if your foot's not on the clutch/gas? thanks everyone
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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Can someone who has had the 'rough' idle try to describe it? I have noticed the idle on my 06 get a little bit 'rougher' in terms of vibrating a little bit more, but do not know where to draw the problem/imagination line. Maybe on a scale from 1 to vibrate? is it extremely noticible if your foot's not on the clutch/gas? thanks everyone
I'd like to know this too.

Once my car is fully warmed up and idles at about 850rpm with the clutch in, I can feel the vibration in my seat, on the steering wheel, and through the floorboards. It isn't "bad", it's just noticeable. If I add just enough throttle to raise the rpms to about 1000, it completely goes away. If not for the fact that everyone on here talks about it and claims that the rotary should be so smooth you can't even tell its running, I wouldn't think it was abnormal. The TSB requires the tech to add throttle at 3000rpms in 3rd gear and see if they FEEL a hesitation. Can it get much more subjective than that?
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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^^ that sound normal...the Renesis idles poorly at 850 RPM....and smooths out at about 1K

Might as well quit worrying....

They are replacing my mounts next week....I'll see if it gets better. If it doesn't...I'll replace the plugs........
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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you know, i'm at 49800 miles right now, do i really want to waste my own time to try to make the dealership replace a piece that works to my satisfaction (ie no boneshaking vibration, just a little bit at idle), sounds almost like i'm trying to pull a fast one on them

i'll probably leave my stock mounts alone until it fails due to normal wear, hopefully that'll be a few more years down the road.
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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i will tell you that at 55 k miles when my motor was replaced. the mounts were replaced also... was like a new car..... i cant begin to tell you how big a change it was...

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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Thinking monday of taking my baby back since myself I'm still feeling this vibration. Had my mounts changed just before Christmas and it was fine for the first few weeks but yesterday the car was shaking so much while at a stop I could hear the door rattling. I have a A/T and you can only feel it when in R or D. So part of me is somewhat thinking it has something to do with the transmission. I do know engines move but at times feels like I have a V-8 or V-10 unda the hood. Though the free back massage is nice at times but overall kinda embarassed if I have to have someone in the car with me.

Oh and...

She can soooo bust any myth.. only reason I watch the show really. Seen her wear a shirt this week that said "I love Geeks".
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
sounds almost like i'm trying to pull a fast one on them
But if your mount is melted/cracked, you're not pulling a fast one at all. They are replacing a part that has been changed in production because they discovered it was defective.

The problem is that you have to make up a complaint to qualify for the TSB. Then, if you have a manual, the tech will go out and romp the throttle in 3rd gear and decide if he/she feels a hesiation. Hopefully, good service departments would just inspect the mount and replace it if its broken.
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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Engine mounts replaced

Idle is smoother, less engine vibration felt, and acceleration seems smoother, too. I too, as another poster mentioned, did not notice until the service manager mentioned it when I took my 8 in for the 30k maintenance ($480, btw!!!). I do hope the upgraded mounts last longer.
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