Xenno

I don't know if any of you guys in the GTA have had a Lack of Power issue...so here I am asking and to see if anyone knows how to do any fixes or troubleshooting on it as I can't find a thread on here about it.

I feel like there's no power till I hit about 5K revs. And even then, it feels like it's lost power. The cars not as responsive as it used to be also.

I don't know what can be causing this and have no clue where to start on searching for the problem...

Thanks in advance guys!

Xenno

Only mod is the MazdaSpeed CAI that was put in last summer

Plugs were changed back in Novemeber

Wires and coils have not been changed to my knowledge

peterlemonjello

+1 on changing the coils & wires. Even if it doesn't solve the problem it should be done.

REV-illusions

iTrader: (3)

I'd say the coils... but.. just test the wires first... a simple water test should be able to determine if the wires are bad or not..

Xenno

Guys know where I can get good Coils and Wires for the cheapest price?

Also, how would I go about testing the wires? I've had no previous experience working on cars. But I want to learn this stuff so I know how to do stuff like this on my own car instead of paying dealerships to do simple tasks...

REV-illusions

iTrader: (3)

The cheapest for coils by far is in the states. Around here I'd recommend Scarboro Mazda. They normally keep a bunch in stock (heh.. last time mine when I picked up all 3 in the same day), and will give you a good discound for being an RX-8 club member. Just call parts and ask for Steve.

If you're free tomorrow swing by the meeting that we're doing at Thunders... we'll be able to go over all that stuff there... and if you buy the coils we can install them there.

The water test just requires a squirt bottle with a mist setting. Start the car.. open the hood.. squirt the wires.. if you see and arching or hear cracking.. then you need new wires.

peterlemonjello

I use www.finishlineperformance.com (Rosenthal Mazda) Tommy is great, prices are good, and thing get shipped quick.

Thumper3322

No offense Peter but Cardinaleway Mazda is cheaper and free shipping to Canada or US.

Cheers!

Xenno

Cardinaleway is way cheaper, I searched for your post as soon as Rev told me to look at changing the coils and wires. I will most likely order them from there since they are the cheapest and I can wait a bit for the shipping.

On another note it would be a good idea to meet up with you guys tomorrow even though I have nothing to install. This way I can chat with you guys on other possible reasons why the car could be acting sluggish like this.

I'll need someone to PM me the address.

Thanks for the advice guys!

Thumper3322

It's only like 5 days to canada from them so I was told.

put a post in the other thread, I'm not one to go around giving out other ppl's address and such. Don't come too late, all the fun stuff will be done.

rotarygreg

yes, i'll have a nice story to share with you about power loss, although my powerloss differs from yours.

Xenno

O I will be there at 10:00am as long as Thunder tells me his address! (I totally understand not giving out someones address so no worries).

Greg, I can't wait! Will be good times!

shazy

+2 on changing wires and coils, as 9/10 of the time it's usually called by that issue.