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Old 04-21-2014 | 09:28 AM
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come over to a party. should be having one soon. i post threads in the ne sub forum here
Old 04-22-2014 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Mwrandler
There will also be a rotary meet and cruise at Rhineholts auto parts here in Etown once the weather turns. Can't wait.
If anyone else wants to brave the cold a bit. I'd love to have a meet and cruise on a warmer weekend ASAP.
Anyone know when the Rhineholds meet is or any around harrisburg?
Old 05-04-2014 | 09:06 PM
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It's Rhineharts and it's Elizabethtown. About an hour n twenty from Sunbury PA. The only reason i know is because im headed there tomorrow.
Old 05-05-2014 | 06:23 AM
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Yeah 20 mins from there find out when the meet is.
Old 05-05-2014 | 08:23 AM
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The meet at rhineharts is June 7th starting at 10 am

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Old 05-05-2014 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Jriggs7
Yeah 20 mins from there find out when the meet is.

WHAT:
Rhinehart's Auto Parts is hosting our 4th annual meet/greet/cruise to hang out and meet new people. All Rx7 & Rx8 enthusiasts are welcome, just text/email/call us back so We know how many people are going to attend. Food & Drink will be available. Free to attend. We want to give back to our loyal customers that have support us over the years and to invite new customers to see what we are all about.
WHEN:
Sat, June 7th @ 10am -?
WHERE:
Rhineharts Auto Parts
2265 Bainbridge Rd
Elizabethtown, Pa 17022

And it's etown I should know I live here hahaha though I did spell his name wrong before

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Old 08-20-2014 | 10:05 AM
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Anyone going to the Super Cars on state st in Harrisburg this Saturday?
Old 08-20-2014 | 10:09 AM
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bunch of us are going karting on saturday at 2pm in allentown. theres a thread i started in the ne section
Old 08-21-2014 | 07:22 PM
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Anyone going to the Super Cars on state st in Harrisburg this Saturday?
I will be there along with another rx8club member

i've gone the last 3 years and it's basically the best car show i've ever been to ever...

anybody in the area sat def try to come by its a good time....
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sadly my 8 is being prepped for winter. I need to button up a few things and get a comp test then away she goes for a heavy build. many many parts being put into it.. next spring. she will be ready for a meet :-)

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Old 08-22-2014 | 08:24 AM
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I signed up my 8 to show, may as well going for a good cause
Old 08-24-2014 | 08:39 PM
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I signed up my 8 to show, may as well going for a good cause
If you had the silver series 2 I liked your painted wheels. Decent show this year and ran into Dustin from the mischief series.
Old 08-26-2014 | 07:46 AM
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If you had the silver series 2 I liked your painted wheels. Decent show this year and ran into Dustin from the mischief series.


Yeah I got them powder coated a month ago
Old 02-25-2015 | 02:31 AM
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hey guys, anybody near the altoona/state college area? should be getting my 04 Rx8 within the week and would love to meet up with some other owners and learn more about the cars and see what all the others have done with theirs.
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hey guys, anybody near the altoona/state college area? should be getting my 04 Rx8 within the week and would love to meet up with some other owners and learn more about the cars and see what all the others have done with theirs.
Welcome. Just a reminder, get a rotary engine specific compression test BEFORE you buy any used RX8, especially one 11 years old. You don't want to have to pay to replace an expensive failing rotary engine in your inexpensive bargain used RX8 ! Read the new owners thread thoroughly if you have not already.

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/

RX8 Club’s recommended maintenance schedule from actual experiences of RX8 owners, worldwide. More comprehensive and proactive than Mazda's own maintenance schedule.

30,000 miles:
- Replace Ignition coils
- Replace Plug wires
- Replace Spark plugs
- Clean MAF (mass air flow sensor)
- Clean ESS (e-shaft sensor)
- Reset ESS profile
- Clean power steering connections
- Clean battery terminals and clamps
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace coolant (Mazda FL-22 is highly recommended)
- Replace air filter
- Replace brake fluid (fluid in the brake lines AND the clutch line)
~$300 USD in parts if you shop smartly.


every 60,000:
...all 30,000, plus...
- Clean all chassis electrical grounding points
- Replace accessory belts
- Clean OMP lines
- Replace rear differential fluid
- Replace thermostat
- Clean / Straighten AC condenser fins
- Clean / Straighten oil cooler fins
- Inspect catalytic converter
- Clean / Inspect intake valving
- Consider / inspect all points in 90,000+ as well, many items fail early
~$130 USD in parts if you shop smartly.

90,000:
...all 30,000, plus any 60,000 not yet done, plus...
- Replace coolant bottle
- Replace radiator hoses
- Replace radiator
- Replace front O2 sensor
- Replace motor mounts
- Inspect clutch pedal assembly for flex / weld breaks
~$900 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
At 100k, anything original in the cooling system is really suspect and failure prone. It represents the biggest threat to your engine.

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Old 03-28-2015 | 09:08 PM
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SPOTTED:

rx8 on market street in elizabethtown with nice exhaust note and tire rack decals....

you on here?!?!?!??
Old 04-05-2015 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by karstman7
SPOTTED:

rx8 on market street in elizabethtown with nice exhaust note and tire rack decals....

you on here?!?!?!??


Is this the one?


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If so, that was me.


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Is this the one?





If so, that was me.


Simmons

Very possibly! (there aren't many 8s around and even then w/ decals) - i saw you from a distance and i wasn't in my 8 - but you were turning into the turkey hill...

hope to see you around and check out your ride...you live in town?

EDIT: read your post and location....lol....

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Old 04-07-2015 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by karstman7
Very possibly! (there aren't many 8s around and even then w/ decals) - i saw you from a distance and i wasn't in my 8 - but you were turning into the turkey hill...

hope to see you around and check out your ride...you live in town?

EDIT: read your post and location....lol....


Yup that was me,.....I was racing out at Hershey.


I should be back there next weekend.


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is there autocross at the giant center? sunday? i may swing by to watch...i have a track day at summit point monday...first of the season for me - can't wait...
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Rhinehart's Auto Parts is having their annual meet and cruise coming up on June 6th. All rotary are welcome! Rhinehart's also carries a lot of parts, so if you need anything, you can get it at the meet! Food & Drink will be available. Free to attend.


Sat, June 6th @ 12 pm open, 2-3:30 cruise, 3:30-? hangout

Rhineharts Auto Parts
2265 Bainbridge Rd
Elizabethtown, Pa 17022
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Originally Posted by ruskivovka91
Rhinehart's Auto Parts is having their annual meet and cruise coming up on June 6th. All rotary are welcome! Rhinehart's also carries a lot of parts, so if you need anything, you can get it at the meet! Food & Drink will be available. Free to attend.


Sat, June 6th @ 12 pm open, 2-3:30 cruise, 3:30-? hangout

Rhineharts Auto Parts
2265 Bainbridge Rd
Elizabethtown, Pa 17022
crap - i'm in town and i can't make it that day-----ugh...harrisburg area guys show up - its a good time....
Old 06-24-2015 | 09:27 AM
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Buying an RX8 locally

I'm planning on making a trip out to your area to check out an 8 in the next couple days (Thurs/Fri/Sat).

Before I commit to the 200 mile trip, I'd like to arrange with the seller to have the car inspected by a mechanic and a compression test done. Can anyone recommend a trusted one nearby?

Also, if anyone has some time on their hands, I could use another set of experienced eyes. Beers/Dinner on me.


*sorry if this info is already in the thread, didn't catch it
Old 06-24-2015 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Daydrea///M
I'm planning on making a trip out to your area to check out an 8 in the next couple days (Thurs/Fri/Sat).

Before I commit to the 200 mile trip, I'd like to arrange with the seller to have the car inspected by a mechanic and a compression test done. Can anyone recommend a trusted one nearby?

Also, if anyone has some time on their hands, I could use another set of experienced eyes. Beers/Dinner on me.


*sorry if this info is already in the thread, didn't catch it
Where near harrisburg will it be? I'm near Freysinger Mazda in Mechanicsburg, PA. The guys there are pretty good. I've bought parts from them, and also did service and compression test as well.


There is also another Mazda dealer, Faulkner Mazda more near harrisburg. I haven't dealed with them though.

I'm not sure of any other places you could get a legit rotary test done around here. If you decide to go with them, I would schedule an appointment.
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Originally Posted by Daydrea///M
I'm planning on making a trip out to your area to check out an 8 in the next couple days (Thurs/Fri/Sat).

Before I commit to the 200 mile trip, I'd like to arrange with the seller to have the car inspected by a mechanic and a compression test done. Can anyone recommend a trusted one nearby?

Also, if anyone has some time on their hands, I could use another set of experienced eyes. Beers/Dinner on me.


*sorry if this info is already in the thread, didn't catch it
If it's near me, I can swing by and take a look. I'm 15 min. from Hershey. Elizabethtown, PA. I'm not a mechanic, but I have a sharp eye. Been around alot of 8's in the last 4 yrs.


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