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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 12:46 AM
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I had the the code p0302 which was the 2nd cylinder misfire. My CEL was on and it blinks everytime I go past 6k rpm. I brought the car into the dealer and they replaced the coils, spark plugs, and ignition wires, but problem was not resolved. They were not able to find out the exact problem and the car actually felt fine. The problem existed for over 2 weeks, but the funny thing was it disappeared after I did 2-3 ECU reset, by disconnecting the battery and reconnecting it, then tapping on the brakes 20 times. The problem never came back...

You can try to replace the ignition stuff and reset the ECU. After you reset it, try to bring the rpm up to like 6k (slowly) and see if the problem still exists. If not then go a little higher and push it slightly more... try that a couple of times and if the problem comes back, reset the ECU again and redo the test it. And this this comes back after like 3-4 ECU resets, I suggest you to do further diagnostics at some rotary specialists.

Warning: This is just my suggestion and I am not responsible for any damage. (just want to help by throwing out something I tried before, so do this at your own risk)
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 02:30 AM
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yeah that was what i initially did the moment i started having the problems... but its not up around 6k its horrible at the idle so past 4k it starts to feel normal....
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Hey guys, I'm pretty new to the forum but was just wondering what shops people go to for general installs; header/radiator/waterpump etc... thanks for the help.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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does anyone go to the union city krispy kreme meets??
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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@ Jizeff, if you're in the San Jose/Santa Clara clara are go to Rotorsport, rotorsport2.com


@ syfu Fe, I don't think any of the regulars have been to a meet in a while.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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What's up bay area folks - just wondering if any of you guys will be attending the big california mixed mazda meet this saturday and sunday? some of the socal and central valley folks will be attending on saturday and bailing on sunday. Anybody? anybody?? bueller.....bueller
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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pff, I wish I could go dude, don't get too faded..
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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^you know me too well bro
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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Wow, I have a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Slurp slurp slurp
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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judging by your comments, it's a well paid job?
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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hey has anyone ever went to PRmotorsport? in Hayward? how are they?
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
judging by your comments, it's a well paid job?
The company is in a small niche market for the Military. They work on developing materials that pertains to detection systems. My position is going to be an R&D Engineer. I like the job itself. It's -25% less than the average engineering salary, but it's better than the unemployment check, and I get to get back to doing Physics. I was getting ready to go back to OSU to do something similar and get my PhD, but this is better having industrial experience.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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congrats, when do you start?
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
judging by your comments, it's a well paid job?
: Congrats Rob...
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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Sold my old desktop and laptop...

Originally bought a used dell M-90 as a desktop replacement. Turned out to have a defective motherboard

Dell sent out a "equal or better" replacement. Just got it yesterday. Super nice certified refurbished M6300, even used this thing costs about 400 more than the M-90 I bought.

First experience with dell customer service, win

This "business class" laptop also came with a 3 year parts and next business day warranty. Its super fast

Core2 duo T-9300, 2.5ghz
4 gb ram
320gb 7200rpm hd
512mb Nvidia 3600m pciexpress video card
17" WUXGA glossy display (1920x1200)

Comparably heres the specs on the M90 I originally had

Core Duo (1st generation) T7400 - 2.16ghz
2gb ram
100gb 7200rpm hd
512mb 3500m nvidia pciexpress
17" WUXGA matte display (1920x1200)

Over all I am very pleased

what has everyone else been up to? I've been slammed with this summer class...
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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I'm trying to hit De Anza this fall, see how that goes.
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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congrats rob, whens the job start?

hows the job going david?
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 06:56 AM
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Still in Cleveland for another week.
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
Still in Cleveland for another week.
Hows Cleveland?
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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This is how... :)

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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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HAHAHA!!!! IT"S ALL TRUE!!! It was rated the #1 boring city in the US
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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I got a job yO~!!!! Assistant manager at Office Max. yeay! Hopefully it'll work out with school and everything. Damn, it was a nice vacation, oh well.
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ever Hernandez
I got a job yO~!!!! Assistant manager at Office Max. yeay! Hopefully it'll work out with school and everything. Damn, it was a nice vacation, oh well.
You need a male administrative *** in stant.

slurp
slurp
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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I'm sure you can handle a slurp this size Rob ahaha :D

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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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Interesting dyno results today. We used a dynopack....The s2000 HP curve is much smoother than the rx-8. Peak HP on RX-8 was around 181hp, and the S2000 was at 217hp....wtf? They're both rated similar at the crank.
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