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Old 08-13-2009 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bose
OH but it is so much fun to run it up to 9000.
Oh it is, mine gets there every day, but not on a new engine
Old 08-13-2009 | 02:59 PM
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Yeah I think I would wait at least 1000 miles before I went there.
Old 08-14-2009 | 10:27 AM
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It seems like mine runs a little ruff when sitting at a light or something. I had asked before if I should be useing some type of octane booster. No one really knows? Is that what you guys are talking about? and if so what should I get and where should I get it?
Old 08-14-2009 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Shawna_
It seems like mine runs a little ruff when sitting at a light or something. I had asked before if I should be useing some type of octane booster. No one really knows? Is that what you guys are talking about? and if so what should I get and where should I get it?
Do not use octane booster in a n/a 8 - not a good idea. Usual items that cause your idle problem:
1. Dirty Plugs
2. Bad Coils
3. Clogged Cat
4. Loss of engine compression.
I assume that you are n/a? You did not say if you have a Cobb AP? Dirty plugs are easy to check, coils can be checked with a timing light, see DIY section of this Forum for way to check cat and finally if you know someone with a compression checker (I think someone from SLC bought one recently) work a deal with them to check it. Wild guess says plugs or coils as they are the most common.

Yea Bose is correct - add motor mounts to that list as #5.

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Old 08-14-2009 | 11:19 AM
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Another possibility could be the motor mounts, but octane booster is a waste of money. What we are talking about is premix. The rotary engine injects motor oil into the combustion chamber to lubricate the seals, we are adding some clean burning two stroke oil into our gas to makes sure it's getting the lubrication it needs.
Old 08-15-2009 | 02:40 AM
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Hey everybody, I know I haven't posted in a long time I am stil around but Anigma is not Some jerk cut me off while I was doing 45, he was about 15 feet away, must not have seen the poor little baby, pulled out right in front of me and put on his breaks. I slammed into the side of his truck, blacked out, we both ran into a house, then I came to and they rushed me to the E.R. We made the news, ALL day friday 2 weeks ago, and the paper the next day. Here's the link http://www.sltrib.com/ci_12965892?IA...www.sltrib.com
Homeboy got 3 traffic violations. They totalled my beautiful car and even though they said it was in amazing condition for being 5 years old, they aren't giving me nearly what it is worth so I am fighting. Plus medical bills to the ceiling, and a whole bunch of pain and a slew of other medical problems now. I'm tough though. Here are some pics of poor Anigma http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/a...568430481&op=6
So my only ride now is my little ninja.
Old 08-15-2009 | 01:38 PM
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That "strange old man" from Las Vegas wishes you a very sincere Get Well Quick . Sorry to hear they totaled the 8.
Old 08-17-2009 | 04:05 PM
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Hey, Phil, we're not strange, we're "creepy", remember?

She tells a sad tale, but as long as she's alive and well, that's the most important part. Cars can be replaced.

That's the second black 8 to go down here this summer, among folks we know.
Old 08-17-2009 | 06:37 PM
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Very sad indeed...
Old 08-18-2009 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Jethro Tull
Hey, Phil, we're not strange, we're "creepy", remember?

She tells a sad tale, but as long as she's alive and well, that's the most important part. Cars can be replaced.

That's the second black 8 to go down here this summer, among folks we know.
The memory is going......your right I'm creepy. She did not call you creepy but what t he hell we "old timers" need to stick together.
Old 08-18-2009 | 09:16 AM
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Peach Days Car Show, Saturday, Sept 12th??

Hey,

Is anyone from this Utah thread planning to bring their rotary car up to Brigham City on Saturday, September 12th for the Peach Days Car Show. It's an unbelieveable show, and last year the 350z club was there along with other imports but NO RXs. More than 600 cars were there last year.

C'mon guys. Get organized NOW and roll in as a group!! Hope to see you up there!
Old 08-18-2009 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by RCCAZ 1
Hey,

Is anyone from this Utah thread planning to bring their rotary car up to Brigham City on Saturday, September 12th for the Peach Days Car Show. It's an unbelieveable show, and last year the 350z club was there along with other imports but NO RXs. More than 600 cars were there last year.

C'mon guys. Get organized NOW and roll in as a group!! Hope to see you up there!
Hey Jump on www.slcrx8.com and post info about it! Thanks!
Old 08-19-2009 | 12:11 AM
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The memory is going......your right I'm creepy. She did not call you creepy but what t he hell we "old timers" need to stick together.
Yeah, she inferred that I was a little bit creepy, but I'm getting used to it. The young ones don't look back anymore, now it's just the old ladies in the supermarket giving us the eye. Now, THAT'S creepy!

Let's just say that we're both on the wrong side of 50, and leave it at that.
Old 08-19-2009 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by RCCAZ 1
Is anyone from this Utah thread planning to bring their rotary car up to Brigham City on Saturday, September 12th for the Peach Days Car Show.
They have cars in Brigham City?
Old 08-19-2009 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Jethro Tull
They have cars in Brigham City?
must be a lie
Old 08-19-2009 | 08:01 PM
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Accident

Had somebody from Salt Lake County an accident in March 09 with a white RX8?
Old 08-20-2009 | 12:35 AM
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Had somebody from Salt Lake County an accident in March 09 with a white RX8?
Nobody in our local club, that we know of.
Old 08-20-2009 | 01:51 AM
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wahaaaaahhaaa wwaaahahahaaaaaahhh!!!!
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Old 08-20-2009 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Enigmah
:t ear:
wahaaaaahhaaa wwaaahahahaaaaaahhh!!!!
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Why are you crying young lady???? Will not the insurance company fix or replace the beautiful black 8? Jethro and I as "Creepy" old men want to know!!!
Old 08-20-2009 | 01:37 PM
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+1^

Now my fatherly instinct is kicking in (I have a daughter just a little younger than En).

What's wrong? Crying little girls just tear my heart out.
Old 08-20-2009 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jethro Tull
+1^

Now my fatherly instinct is kicking in (I have a daughter just a little younger than En).

What's wrong? Crying little girls just tear my heart out.
I don't know how old she is ether but I have a Grand Daughter that just started driving and wants Grandpa to buy her an 8. Thank god I did not produce any female off spring................I could not afford them.
Old 08-20-2009 | 02:59 PM
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IThank god I did not produce any female off spring................I could not afford them.
Tell me about it Phil.
Old 08-20-2009 | 08:24 PM
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Jesus, I hope the black 8's aren't TOO cursed.... Mines had enough abuse already in the 2 years I've had it. I ran over a rabbit at 90mph, thus messing up the wheel housing. I got hit by a retard in a WRX who decided to just turn right into me. Then I thought it was a good idea to drive on the freeway in half a foot of snow and hit the barrier twice. Then my engine went bad. Then some unknown force bumped me and cracked the paint on my new front bumper. Then some other unknown mashed my REAR bumper at work... Sigh... Speaking of which I got my old job back! woo!

Anyway, hopefully the sum of those instances satisfies the required cursed quota the Black rx-8 god seem to be demanding...
Old 08-20-2009 | 10:12 PM
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Naw, blacks rule.....Maybe its just a SLC curse?
Old 08-21-2009 | 02:06 AM
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I got my old job back! woo!
Hey, that's great news, Darius! Are you working nights again?


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