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Originally Posted by apotocki
RotaryDad - Hello! as I said to FamilyMan, if you are interested in clear corners, I got them for 57.95 with free shipping....install was super easy and about 15 minutes total.
As to the calipers - do them yourself!. I went to Murray's and got a Duplicolor Kit. I painted all (4) and had the wheels back on in about 2 hours (and that was putting 3 coats of paint on each). The 'hardest' part was probably taping off the brake pads! Hmmm....painting the rotors? I didn't think to do that.....what part of the rotor?
I also enjoy this car tremendously.....I'm like the guy hugging the car in the commercial! I'll also be throwing a fresh coat of polish and wax on it this weekend. What do you use. In the past, I've used Meguiars #7 Polish followed by #26 Wax....
Take care and maybe we'll see you soon!
Alan
As to the calipers - do them yourself!. I went to Murray's and got a Duplicolor Kit. I painted all (4) and had the wheels back on in about 2 hours (and that was putting 3 coats of paint on each). The 'hardest' part was probably taping off the brake pads! Hmmm....painting the rotors? I didn't think to do that.....what part of the rotor?
I also enjoy this car tremendously.....I'm like the guy hugging the car in the commercial! I'll also be throwing a fresh coat of polish and wax on it this weekend. What do you use. In the past, I've used Meguiars #7 Polish followed by #26 Wax....
Take care and maybe we'll see you soon!
Alan
I probably could do the calipers myself... just gotta make the time. As far as the rotors, I should be more specific... it's the "hub" section that is prone to rust & visible thru the wheel openings. I saw mention of a Mazda factory bulletin elsewhere in the forum related to this... I'll need to look it up again. Basically it was instructions to dealers for when owners complained of the rusting.
As far as the waxing goes, I used the Klasse Products... "All in One" followed by the "High Gloss Sealant". It's my first time with these. Very easy use, but the Sealant was kind of finicky (streaky)... It was cool out when I waxed, so I may have needed to allow for more drying time. Detailing spray fixed the streaking. Absolutely fantastic shine... time will tell regarding longevity. MI Family Man's idea of a caliper painting party might be kind of cool way to get together. I can see my wife's reaction now... ("a cali- what painting party?"). I'll need graphs & diagrams to get her to understand! Happy motoring... maybe we'll cross paths soon!
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Originally Posted by apotocki
I grew up in the Sterling Hgts area (actually probably not far from you - 17 and Plumbrook) so I'm very familiar with it but don't get over that way very much.
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Originally Posted by Detroit RX8
Thats interesting.. I lived on Alwardt until I was in 6th grade.. Are you around 28 years old??
Actually, I lived right across from Davis Jr High (Derby Dr.) and graduated from Stevenson.
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Originally Posted by RotaryDad
Hi Apotocki:
I probably could do the calipers myself... just gotta make the time. As far as the rotors, I should be more specific... it's the "hub" section that is prone to rust & visible thru the wheel openings. I saw mention of a Mazda factory bulletin elsewhere in the forum related to this... I'll need to look it up again. Basically it was instructions to dealers for when owners complained of the rusting.
As far as the waxing goes, I used the Klasse Products... "All in One" followed by the "High Gloss Sealant". It's my first time with these. Very easy use, but the Sealant was kind of finicky (streaky)... It was cool out when I waxed, so I may have needed to allow for more drying time. Detailing spray fixed the streaking. Absolutely fantastic shine... time will tell regarding longevity. MI Family Man's idea of a caliper painting party might be kind of cool way to get together. I can see my wife's reaction now... ("a cali- what painting party?"). I'll need graphs & diagrams to get her to understand! Happy motoring... maybe we'll cross paths soon!
I probably could do the calipers myself... just gotta make the time. As far as the rotors, I should be more specific... it's the "hub" section that is prone to rust & visible thru the wheel openings. I saw mention of a Mazda factory bulletin elsewhere in the forum related to this... I'll need to look it up again. Basically it was instructions to dealers for when owners complained of the rusting.
As far as the waxing goes, I used the Klasse Products... "All in One" followed by the "High Gloss Sealant". It's my first time with these. Very easy use, but the Sealant was kind of finicky (streaky)... It was cool out when I waxed, so I may have needed to allow for more drying time. Detailing spray fixed the streaking. Absolutely fantastic shine... time will tell regarding longevity. MI Family Man's idea of a caliper painting party might be kind of cool way to get together. I can see my wife's reaction now... ("a cali- what painting party?"). I'll need graphs & diagrams to get her to understand! Happy motoring... maybe we'll cross paths soon!
Alan
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Originally Posted by apotocki
DetroitRX8 - Well, I'm a bit 'older' than you.....44.
Actually, I lived right across from Davis Jr High (Derby Dr.) and graduated from Stevenson.
Actually, I lived right across from Davis Jr High (Derby Dr.) and graduated from Stevenson.
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Originally Posted by apotocki
DetroitRX8 - Well, I'm a bit 'older' than you.....44.
Actually, I lived right across from Davis Jr High (Derby Dr.) and graduated from Stevenson.
Actually, I lived right across from Davis Jr High (Derby Dr.) and graduated from Stevenson.
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Originally Posted by MichRX7
My Dad taught at Stevenson and then moved over to Churchill when it opened. He ran the ski club there for years.
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Rotary - Hmmmm.....darn, wish I would have known/thought of painting the rotor hubs when I did the calipers! I guess that will give me yet another reason to spend more time in the garage with my 'baby'! You mention that Mazda has instructed Dealers about rotor rusting? What are they doing about it?
Alan
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here's the thread from the Tech forum related to the rusty rotor hubs. Haven't talked to dealership yet regarding mine.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=rusty
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I received a letter from Mazda yesterday asking if I wanted to test a modded rx8. The little thing is going to happen at the Dearborn Inn, Any of you receive these? There going to pay me 100 dollars to test drive for a little over an hour.
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I'm going on the 25th Of April to go test drive it I am going to tell them every little detail. I know they were doing this before with other people across the nation I guess they finally just got to michigan. When I talked to the lady to set up the apointment, SHe did say I was the first one to call so will see. I let you guys know how it went.
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I received a letter from Mazda yesterday asking if I wanted to test a modded rx8. The little thing is going to happen at the Dearborn Inn, Any of you receive these? There going to pay me 100 dollars to test drive for a little over an hour.
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Just joined the forum today to see what mods are out there for the MT. Live in Redford mine is black with Enkei 6 spoke rims. Not sure if you have seen me. I don't drive it in the winter. Just got it back from some nice person backing into it. Now time for some mods. Just don't know what yet. My R1 takes a lot of my money.
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Originally Posted by Redfusion3
I received a letter from Mazda yesterday asking if I wanted to test a modded rx8. The little thing is going to happen at the Dearborn Inn, Any of you receive these? There going to pay me 100 dollars to test drive for a little over an hour.
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Also, anyone drive a black one who live in Farmington Hills, off 11 and orchard lake? You would have seen my TiGray this morning on my way to the $1.79 dry cleaners...
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OK - The RX8Store exhaust is on!.....but not without a bit of trouble. I had absolutely no trouble getting the old oem exhaust off - the rubber hangers were a breeze with silicone and a large Craftsman screwdriver! I had more of a problem getting off the exhaust finisher!
Installing the new.......I had a bear of a time trying to get the pipe bolted onto the cat. The exhaust flange was just a bit cocked from the original and there wasn't a whole lot of thread (make that none!) showing to get the nuts started. After 1 hour, yes, 1 hour, I finally got them on.
Also, the hanger for the intermediate pipe is a bit too long and rubs.....I'm probably going to have to remove the exhaust and cut about 1 inch off of it.
As to the sound......wow.....this is a bit louder than I expected. It has a great throaty, deep tone across most of the rpm spectrum. It does calm down when you reach a cruising speed. I also notice a bit more jump.....at least it seems. It seems like the car is loosened up a bit, and has a bit more low end torque. There would definitely be more flow with the 3 inch pipe and flow-thru Magnaflow muff's and maybe that's what's making a difference.
The system looks great...I love the tips...bigger than stock but not overwhelming.
Now.............the real test will be to see what my wife says about it.....,....
Wow, took her for a ride and she liked it - said it reminded her of her old 240Z (not sure if that is good or bad!?)
Anyways - anybody here drive a Silver at Walton and Squirrel yesterday?
Installing the new.......I had a bear of a time trying to get the pipe bolted onto the cat. The exhaust flange was just a bit cocked from the original and there wasn't a whole lot of thread (make that none!) showing to get the nuts started. After 1 hour, yes, 1 hour, I finally got them on.
Also, the hanger for the intermediate pipe is a bit too long and rubs.....I'm probably going to have to remove the exhaust and cut about 1 inch off of it.
As to the sound......wow.....this is a bit louder than I expected. It has a great throaty, deep tone across most of the rpm spectrum. It does calm down when you reach a cruising speed. I also notice a bit more jump.....at least it seems. It seems like the car is loosened up a bit, and has a bit more low end torque. There would definitely be more flow with the 3 inch pipe and flow-thru Magnaflow muff's and maybe that's what's making a difference.
The system looks great...I love the tips...bigger than stock but not overwhelming.
Now.............the real test will be to see what my wife says about it.....,....
Wow, took her for a ride and she liked it - said it reminded her of her old 240Z (not sure if that is good or bad!?)
Anyways - anybody here drive a Silver at Walton and Squirrel yesterday?
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The lady on the phone told me it was modded, I dont know with what..parts?, new ecu? I have no idea.
I have an auto although I regret it every day of my life.
I am going, I called the number on the letter, IF you decide to go let me know will meet up. I am suppose to be there at 7am.
Oh and here is my rx8, You'll know its me cause I have a rare one.
I have an auto although I regret it every day of my life.
I am going, I called the number on the letter, IF you decide to go let me know will meet up. I am suppose to be there at 7am.
Oh and here is my rx8, You'll know its me cause I have a rare one.
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I talked to Boshart the other day, they are trying to get a cross section of the RX8 "target" market. If you have any questions, call them (number should be on the letter), they are very helpful.
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Originally Posted by Redfusion3
The lady on the phone told me it was modded, I dont know with what..parts?, new ecu? I have no idea.
I have an auto although I regret it every day of my life.
I am going, I called the number on the letter, IF you decide to go let me know will meet up. I am suppose to be there at 7am.
Oh and here is my rx8, You'll know its me cause I have a rare one.
I have an auto although I regret it every day of my life.
I am going, I called the number on the letter, IF you decide to go let me know will meet up. I am suppose to be there at 7am.
Oh and here is my rx8, You'll know its me cause I have a rare one.
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Boshart is doing 2 different sets of testing for the RX8 right now, emissions and this auto testing. They also have different test for the other Mazda vehicles that I don't know about.
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Originally Posted by Detroit RX8
No, I was talking to them about the testing they did on my RX8. I guess I'm not in the "target" market for an auto RX8
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Yes, although they only provide cars that Mazda has available. Over easter I had an MPV (which definately helped) and after the MPV I had a Mazda 3.
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I may be interested if they have a 6...i test drove a 6sp auto, and i really liked it. sad to say if they cut me a good lease term. deal, i may have to consider it...horror
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Originally Posted by Johnnyma45
I may be interested if they have a 6...i test drove a 6sp auto, and i really liked it. sad to say if they cut me a good lease term. deal, i may have to consider it...horror