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Hey all, so I spent some time this weekend plasti dipping the rims. Thought I would share the results with everyone.
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The red nuts is a nice touch.
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Originally Posted by Kailas
(Post 4221469)
The red nuts is a nice touch.
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Originally Posted by tablesRX8
(Post 4221156)
talked to mazda, they said the dealerships dont just replace parts if they are not broken, which i understand, what i dont understand is how something that makes noise when it shouldnt isnt broken? And the only symptom of somthing starting to break is a noise. The kid said because of my mileage they cant do anything, which i also understand, but he pretty much ignored that i had gone in two years ago and got pissed that i called it a recall lol guess ill have to see what my lawyer says :(
Ps. I will once again be in the cities in 2 weeks and may stop by cars and coffee (wont be in the 8 though). |
Originally Posted by RedPanda
(Post 4221446)
Hey all, so I spent some time this weekend plasti dipping the rims. Thought I would share the results with everyone.
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Originally Posted by Kaiser bun
(Post 4221749)
Maybe later today when im at an actual computer ill try and find the exact tsb, what i remember is that because of it being potentially dangerous to yourself/other drivers in the event of the clutch breaking while driving... If there was any sign that the clutch was about to go (ie. Squeaking) it was to be replaced. When you were denied 2 years ago was it because they didnt thinj anything was wrong or because they thought your car wasnt covered?
Ps. I will once again be in the cities in 2 weeks and may stop by cars and coffee (wont be in the 8 though). |
Originally Posted by tablesRX8
(Post 4222696)
Thatd be sweet because i have very limited access to an actual computer thanks! I have a lot of tsbs ive downloaded on my phone but not the one that mentions the clutch actually breaking. When i took it in 2 years ago they just said there was nothing wrong, even though at the same time there was a tsb regarding the clutch cut switch squeaking and they never mentioned that either, i knew of both of those problems going in and got no answers. Ill be talking to my lawyer today and let you know, im sure ill need the tsb if you can find it, thanks
With that said, I located what is acctually a warranty extension letter (which doesnt change much because at the time you took it in, it was becoming a well known issue.) In the letter it talks about an "abnormal noise" this would be the sqeaking sound coming from the clutch that you brought it in for. http://www.gerhardstein.net/picturestokeep/RX8SSP82.PDF |
Originally Posted by Kaiser bun
(Post 4222782)
The problem with them saying that there was nothing wrong is that it becomes your word over theirs (who knows maybe they heard the squeak but just assumed it was normal)... I have dealt with this same problem (dealership saying nothing is wrong) over a tranny output seal. If they would have told you that yes it is indeed sqeaking but it's not covered and you have to pay for it, it would be a different situation.
With that said, I located what is acctually a warranty extension letter (which doesnt change much because at the time you took it in, it was becoming a well known issue.) In the letter it talks about an "abnormal noise" this would be the sqeaking sound coming from the clutch that you brought it in for. http://www.gerhardstein.net/picturestokeep/RX8SSP82.PDF and that is the actual letter i received in the mail, thanks for taking the time to check it out for me, i will hear back from my lawyer tomorrow hopefully and will keep you all posted. but i'm not expecting anything.. btw.. there is a ti grey sittin at morrie's service with a blown motor, i talked to the guy about it because he actually doesn't have a sunroof and i wanted to leave him a note if he'd trade roof panels with me. his motor got denied for warrenty replacement because he didn't keep track of his oil changes. so look for that thing going cheap at an auction soon lol |
Originally Posted by RedPanda
(Post 4221446)
Hey all, so I spent some time this weekend plasti dipping the rims. Thought I would share the results with everyone.
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Hi, guys. Recently, when I reverse my RX8, if I am not going straight line. I can hear some noise from my rear tire. I went to Mazda dealer and they told me, it's just from tire and it's normal, but I have driven a lot of cars and it's my first time hear this kind of noise.
Does anyone's RX8 have this kind of problem or noise? Thanks |
Looking for stock air box, if anyone is planning to sell it.
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hi everyone im new here :D
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Originally Posted by yangstar007
(Post 4224568)
hi everyone im new here :D
What do you drive? |
Originally Posted by tablesRX8
(Post 4223246)
am i confusing plasti dip with plasti kote the paint? what is plasti dipping?
Can get it in an aresol can now, and coating rims is all the rage on YouTube. |
Originally Posted by Brak
(Post 4224714)
"Plasti dip" is best known as the stuff you "dip" your wrenches in, to get a nice rubber handle.
Can get it in an aresol can now, and coating rims is all the rage on YouTube. |
Originally Posted by tianfeiwei
(Post 4224005)
Hi, guys. Recently, when I reverse my RX8, if I am not going straight line. I can hear some noise from my rear tire. I went to Mazda dealer and they told me, it's just from tire and it's normal, but I have driven a lot of cars and it's my first time hear this kind of noise.
Does anyone's RX8 have this kind of problem or noise? Thanks |
Originally Posted by Kailas
(Post 4224840)
What kind of noise? You can try rotate your tires. And see if the rear tire which is now in the front still make the noise?
is it a squealing, or rubbing noise? or is it a grinding / metallic sound? how's the tread wear? some tires get really noisy when you get down past half, and if the tires aren't wearing evenly, it's entirely possible for one tire to get noisy before the others... if the sound remains in the rear after rotating the tires, that may indicate an issue with the Hub or suspension componenets... |
Originally Posted by Kailas
(Post 4224840)
What kind of noise? You can try rotate your tires. And see if the rear tire which is now in the front still make the noise?
And it only happens when I reverse my car by turning. |
Originally Posted by tianfeiwei
(Post 4224944)
The sound is like "click, click, click"
And it only happens when I reverse my car by turning. Sounds like the cv joint is going bad. that is a textbook symptom. |
Short notice, but what is everyone doing Sunday afternoon? Mini Meet?
posed on fb group also. |
depends on the time, and where...
Maybe |
Originally Posted by Kailas
(Post 4224838)
I read about it after I saw the post. But what's the advantage of plastidip over paint? I assume it's thicker so more protection?
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I'm down for a mini meet
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Originally Posted by Brak
(Post 4224951)
Sounds like the cv joint is going bad.
that is a textbook symptom. |
Originally Posted by Brak
(Post 4224714)
"Plasti dip" is best known as the stuff you "dip" your wrenches in, to get a nice rubber handle.
Can get it in an aresol can now, and coating rims is all the rage on YouTube. |
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