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I had the recall done, It drives much improved. They replaced my Plugs and did the flash. The car feels like it has much more power. I dont know for sure if its the plugs or the flash but my plugs were only 5k old.
#1003
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Originally Posted by baysj
I had the recall done, It drives much improved. They replaced my Plugs and did the flash. The car feels like it has much more power. I dont know for sure if its the plugs or the flash but my plugs were only 5k old.
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One thing i have noticed though, when it does start eventually it turns over kinda hard and I really dont like it.
#1005
Hey Guys calling all you Maryland RX8 any meet up anytime soon? I am getting my Turboed rx8 back this week would be cool to meet up with a bunch of you guys let me know
#1006
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Originally Posted by PeteC
Landon - do you have the upgraded starter?
#1007
hmm i was trying to do the recall but i cna't get a rental car cuz im only 20... think i'll hold off till im 21 in decemeber.... hey do you guys hear a rattling or grinding when u guys are going through gears. like i hear a rattling under the hood like the engine is scraping sumthin or sumthin when im in 2nd,3rd,4th, 5th gear when im at 2500rpm+ to about 3500... i wonder if its normal... but after 3500 its sounds good to me :D
#1009
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
got the recall done, got the gas tank topped off, car drives no different than before, starts up the same, but the damn techs at the dealership broke my center console lid, time to go bitch at service advisor to get me a new one ![Mad](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/mad.gif)
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#1010
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Originally Posted by Landon
They obviously didnt touch the ECU (and probably didnt do the engine tests) because it makes ALL the cars take longer to start. Mazda intentionally cut fuel during start up to reduce flooding
#1011
Blonde Bastard
Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
obviously? i'd like to see how you can substantiate that
1.) Cuts fuel on start up (needs more cranks to start)
2.) Adds more fuel for lube (check your oil and see if it is burning quicker than usual the next time you add some)
Or you could always call your dealer or mazda and enquire about it too. Its no secret what it does and has people PISSED because the cars take longer to crank. The big diff is going to show when the weather gets really cold where it really needs that extra fuel they snatched
Edit: There is almost no way you can take fuel away from a car and have it act normally especially when you need it most (on start up). Although there are a FEW people who report no change but then I wonder about the people that did the work on the car. By the way for those who question this info call the ever popular Frank Titus out at the pasadena mazda dealer or mazda north america ops. I spoke to frank directly about this and he says the same thing and so does mazda.
Last edited by Landon; 10-10-2006 at 08:17 PM.
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ZoomZoomH,
you might check your service receipts to make sure they updated your ECU or when you take it back for the center console have the them check your current flash. Many folks have noticed the difference in starting after the flash. I'm not looking forward to the winter as I have the older starter. Sometimes it seems to take way too long to light.
Enjoy the Drive!
you might check your service receipts to make sure they updated your ECU or when you take it back for the center console have the them check your current flash. Many folks have noticed the difference in starting after the flash. I'm not looking forward to the winter as I have the older starter. Sometimes it seems to take way too long to light.
Enjoy the Drive!
#1015
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
anybody seen/heard from mandy lately? did you stalkers scare her off or something lol
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#1016
Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
anybody seen/heard from mandy lately? did you stalkers scare her off or something lol
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Oh, and Landon, I got your message, but I was at a baby shower that night and then I was driving all day in Philly the day after.. hah
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Originally Posted by Mandy
Haha, I'm still here<3 ![Big Grin](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Oh, and Landon, I got your message, but I was at a baby shower that night and then I was driving all day in Philly the day after.. hah
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Oh, and Landon, I got your message, but I was at a baby shower that night and then I was driving all day in Philly the day after.. hah
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did you bring your car in for the recall yet? or is yours so new you don't need it
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#1018
Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
speaking of the she-devil
did you bring your car in for the recall yet? or is yours so new you don't need it![Eyecrazy](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/Eyecrazy.gif)
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did you bring your car in for the recall yet? or is yours so new you don't need it
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#1019
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Originally Posted by Mandy
Hehe.. I'm not taking it in for the recall. I haven't had any problems, and I don't want anyone but myself or my dad touching anything under the hood unless I know them on a personal level
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Too bad I didnt leave well enough alone...
#1020
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well good for you mandy, it is nervewracking to have stranger hands under your car's hood. anyway, back from dealer, apparently I have 'T' flash now as result of the recall. They did cat check and installed new plugs. So I guess I'm lucky and have a really darn good engine
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#1021
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ok i have to ask what you guys think you saw my car in the last meet now here it is should i get the skirts.. ? do i really need them what do you think as is ....??
![](http://storeandserve.com/download/496301/IMAGE_108.jpg.html)
here are the links
http://storeandserve.com/download/49...E_108.jpg.html
http://storeandserve.com/download/49...E_117.jpg.html
![](http://storeandserve.com/download/496284/IMAGE_117.jpg.html)
![](http://storeandserve.com/download/496301/IMAGE_108.jpg.html)
here are the links
http://storeandserve.com/download/49...E_108.jpg.html
http://storeandserve.com/download/49...E_117.jpg.html
Last edited by shawn81; 10-12-2006 at 06:12 PM.
#1022
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Originally Posted by shawn81
ok i have to ask what you guys think you saw my car in the last meet now here it is should i get the skirts.. ? do i really need them what do you think as is ....??
![](http://storeandserve.com/download/496301/IMAGE_108.jpg.html)
here are the links
http://storeandserve.com/download/49...E_108.jpg.html
http://storeandserve.com/download/49...E_117.jpg.html
![](http://storeandserve.com/download/496284/IMAGE_117.jpg.html)
![](http://storeandserve.com/download/496301/IMAGE_108.jpg.html)
here are the links
http://storeandserve.com/download/49...E_108.jpg.html
http://storeandserve.com/download/49...E_117.jpg.html
Well since you have the MS Bumper i would get the skirts to match but it looks fine with the flares
#1023
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Ok people.. I just got off the phone with my photog.. Some girl wants to do a Fast and Furious style photo shoot down in GermanTown MD.. by the keybridge.. They still lookin for cars and bikes.. and also some hot females to pose on the cars.. and some males to pose on the female cars.. I'll be posin on my car with a chick i know that for sure.. :-D.. But the shoot will take place tues 17th at 8pm.. for reminder photog fee for models is $50.. he usually charge $250 for stuff like this.. so its discounted.. I'm pushin to let the cars be free in the shoot.. i'm goin to ask the photog is there a way that everyone gets a copy of the cd for like 20 bucks just cuz they brought their car.. or less.. :-D.. let me know if yall interested..
EDIT: Please note.. he is lookin for any kind of car.. long as its clean and something that could have been on Fast and the furious..
EDIT: Please note.. he is lookin for any kind of car.. long as its clean and something that could have been on Fast and the furious..
Last edited by Cokerx7; 10-13-2006 at 11:10 AM.
#1024
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Originally Posted by Cokerx7
Ok people.. I just got off the phone with my photog.. Some girl wants to do a Fast and Furious style photo shoot down in GermanTown MD.. by the keybridge.. They still lookin for cars and bikes.. and also some hot females to pose on the cars.. and some males to pose on the female cars.. I'll be posin on my car with a chick i know that for sure.. :-D.. But the shoot will take place tues 17th at 8pm.. for reminder photog fee for models is $50.. he usually charge $250 for stuff like this.. so its discounted.. I'm pushin to let the cars be free in the shoot.. i'm goin to ask the photog is there a way that everyone gets a copy of the cd for like 20 bucks just cuz they brought their car.. or less.. :-D.. let me know if yall interested..
EDIT: Please note.. he is lookin for any kind of car.. long as its clean and something that could have been on Fast and the furious..
EDIT: Please note.. he is lookin for any kind of car.. long as its clean and something that could have been on Fast and the furious..