Going to the snow in the RX8?
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Going to the snow in the RX8?
Got my RX8 on Friday finally, want to take her up to Falls Creek.
Any suggestions on snowboard roof racks and snow chains to suit?
Any suggestions on snowboard roof racks and snow chains to suit?
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Yeah, found someone in the US who does them for about US$300.
http://www.yakima.com/home.html
Spoke to a guy from Rola Australia, but they don't have anything at the moment... Would be preferable for an Australian supplier, but will order over the internet if necessary...
It has certaintly been done though https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?postid=439526
http://www.yakima.com/home.html
Spoke to a guy from Rola Australia, but they don't have anything at the moment... Would be preferable for an Australian supplier, but will order over the internet if necessary...
It has certaintly been done though https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?postid=439526
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Doesnt mazda offer a bag or a snow board/ski bag that will keep them from dripping wet?
Then again i dont know if its a long trip for you but would you want to take out the spare tyre?
Would you have to put chains on the wheels also if it starts snowing?
All these factors are making me think twice about taking my 8 to the snow in August.
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Then again i dont know if its a long trip for you but would you want to take out the spare tyre?
Would you have to put chains on the wheels also if it starts snowing?
All these factors are making me think twice about taking my 8 to the snow in August.
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Yup, I've been wondering about the chains scratching the wheels myself...
the centre console probably isn't big enough to fit a full size snowboard through, shame the seats don't fold down properly...
the centre console probably isn't big enough to fit a full size snowboard through, shame the seats don't fold down properly...
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Prob not something you would want to touch on a new car man.. once you pull something off its never the same
Can you put your snowboards in from the front?
Open both doors put your seat right back and proceed to aim the board towards the area that leeds to the boot. Maybe the board doesnt fit through that hole?
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Can you put your snowboards in from the front?
Open both doors put your seat right back and proceed to aim the board towards the area that leeds to the boot. Maybe the board doesnt fit through that hole?
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Rear seat base comes out easy......I haven't done it but the manual says to give it a hard pull in the direction of up!
......L&L's lewd comments here...:p
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......L&L's lewd comments here...:p
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Originally posted by xsfer
Yup, I've been wondering about the chains scratching the wheels myself...
Yup, I've been wondering about the chains scratching the wheels myself...
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thanks for your advice gomez!
I'll try taking the seats out tonight, I'll probably just burn a $100 and buy some chains (hiring just slows you down on the way up).
I'll try taking the seats out tonight, I'll probably just burn a $100 and buy some chains (hiring just slows you down on the way up).
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Better double check that the chains will fit. I seem to remember something in the US forum whereby the guys there were fitting 16" winter tyres so they could put chains on.
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Took the spare tyre out today, plus the spare tyre holder and the other useless bits and pieces...
There is alot more room in there, and, amazingly enough my snowboard does fit...
Although I probably really should take the bindings off to maximise the use of the boot space....
Hopefully that spare tyre holder isn't a strengthening brace for the rear!
See the photos....
There is alot more room in there, and, amazingly enough my snowboard does fit...
Although I probably really should take the bindings off to maximise the use of the boot space....
Hopefully that spare tyre holder isn't a strengthening brace for the rear!
See the photos....
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xsfer,
Make sure you replace the bolts. They are a component in the damper towers... see the following thread for more info:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=spare
Make sure you replace the bolts. They are a component in the damper towers... see the following thread for more info:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=spare
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Originally Posted by sco
xsfer,
Make sure you replace the bolts. They are a component in the damper towers... see the following thread for more info:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=spare
Make sure you replace the bolts. They are a component in the damper towers... see the following thread for more info:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=spare
I doubt the MS strut bar does much except lighten the wallet, actually. It does a VERY good job at doing that!
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Here's more info re: the bolts.....click here
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Originally Posted by xsfer
Where abouts are these "nuts" exactly? Where abouts behind the boot lining???
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