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06-29-2017, 03:54 AM
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Bit of an outsider here, but with a shared love for our Rexes.
I am Rowan, from The Netherlands, recently bought a Brilliant Black '04 HP (231).
After a good 2 months of research/talking to owners/interwebs I came across the exact model with specs I wanted.
The previous owner was not that technically inclined so I got him to do a compression test and closed the deal.
(test came out 6.5 - 7 bar at 250 rpm, do-able for a first engine at 113K km)
Plans so far:
-changing all filters and fluids
-replacing ignition (just to be sure)
-converting stock outdated nav to tablet
-either go oem or android radio (currently there is an ugly eonon hu installed)
-enjoy the car
Maybe in the future I'll go for suspension, brake, wheel and exhaust upgrades.
And ofcourse the pics:
My 2 toys
Just got to get it in there
Prepwork
DAP
Before
After
Getting rid of the grey with a heatgun (don't mind the polish paste..)
Result!
First bug victim...
I am Rowan, from The Netherlands, recently bought a Brilliant Black '04 HP (231).
After a good 2 months of research/talking to owners/interwebs I came across the exact model with specs I wanted.
The previous owner was not that technically inclined so I got him to do a compression test and closed the deal.
(test came out 6.5 - 7 bar at 250 rpm, do-able for a first engine at 113K km)
Plans so far:
-changing all filters and fluids
-replacing ignition (just to be sure)
-converting stock outdated nav to tablet
-either go oem or android radio (currently there is an ugly eonon hu installed)
-enjoy the car
Maybe in the future I'll go for suspension, brake, wheel and exhaust upgrades.
And ofcourse the pics:
My 2 toys
Just got to get it in there
Prepwork
DAP
Before
After
Getting rid of the grey with a heatgun (don't mind the polish paste..)
Result!
First bug victim...
06-29-2017, 05:18 AM
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Welcome Rowan,
That's a very nice RX-8..........
And you have a very nice Honda motorbike........!!
Zo te zien woon je in Oosterhout?
Mooi hoor, al die wijzigingen die je hebt aangebracht, hartstikke goed en zeer de moeite waard.....
Prachtig gepoetst.......tjonge jij bent een pietje precies......heel veel plezier met je Rex!
Regards, Ruud
PS: als je gaat premixen wordt je compressie waarschijnlijk wat hoger.
That's a very nice RX-8..........
And you have a very nice Honda motorbike........!!
Zo te zien woon je in Oosterhout?
Mooi hoor, al die wijzigingen die je hebt aangebracht, hartstikke goed en zeer de moeite waard.....
Prachtig gepoetst.......tjonge jij bent een pietje precies......heel veel plezier met je Rex!
Regards, Ruud
PS: als je gaat premixen wordt je compressie waarschijnlijk wat hoger.
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06-29-2017, 05:39 AM
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Welcome Rowan,
That's a very nice RX-8..........
And you have a very nice Honda motorbike........!!
Zo te zien woon je in Oosterhout?
Mooi hoor, al die wijzigingen die je hebt aangebracht, hartstikke goed en zeer de moeite waard.....
Prachtig gepoetst.......tjonge jij bent een pietje precies......heel veel plezier met je Rex!
Regards, Ruud
PS: als je gaat premixen wordt je compressie waarschijnlijk wat hoger.
That's a very nice RX-8..........
And you have a very nice Honda motorbike........!!
Zo te zien woon je in Oosterhout?
Mooi hoor, al die wijzigingen die je hebt aangebracht, hartstikke goed en zeer de moeite waard.....
Prachtig gepoetst.......tjonge jij bent een pietje precies......heel veel plezier met je Rex!
Regards, Ruud
PS: als je gaat premixen wordt je compressie waarschijnlijk wat hoger.
Are you going to Rotarystock this saturday?
Still a long way to, for a 2004 car it's in good condition but there's much left to do.
PS: na aanschaf ben ik gelijk begonnen met premixen, ik merk een degelijk verschil. Bedankt voor de positieve reactie!
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Did a full service (all fluids and filters) and lowered the licence plate.
Next up is an ignition upgrade and replacing the oil cooler hoses(rust is getting to them).
Tried SONAX polymer netshield, car is now hydrophobic af!
Next up is an ignition upgrade and replacing the oil cooler hoses(rust is getting to them).
Tried SONAX polymer netshield, car is now hydrophobic af!
06-29-2017, 05:50 AM
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Hi Rowan,
Very good idea to premix.........I premix 1 oz/1 gallon = approx. 1:130 plus working OMP..
I purchase my premix 2 stroke oil in Germany; 20 ltrs at approx. 70-80 euro,s...free house.
No, I do not visit the Rotarystock
Regards, Ruud
Very good idea to premix.........I premix 1 oz/1 gallon = approx. 1:130 plus working OMP..
I purchase my premix 2 stroke oil in Germany; 20 ltrs at approx. 70-80 euro,s...free house.
No, I do not visit the Rotarystock
Regards, Ruud
06-29-2017, 09:34 AM
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What do you use?
Do it! It's one of the most rewarding 10 minute jobs I ever did.
06-29-2017, 02:56 PM
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Ref: I currently premix around 1:200, still waiting on Wesley's big buy-in of Idemitsu.
What do you use?
I did use up till now 2x 20 ltr MPM 2-stroke synthetic TC+ Jaso FC plus a couple of other brands....
I ordered and now will use (because of better price) 20 ltr. MANNOL 2-Takt PlusJaso FD...............totaal frei Haus Euro 57,89
https://www.motor-oel-guenstig.de/sc...choel/motoroel
What do you use?
I did use up till now 2x 20 ltr MPM 2-stroke synthetic TC+ Jaso FC plus a couple of other brands....
I ordered and now will use (because of better price) 20 ltr. MANNOL 2-Takt PlusJaso FD...............totaal frei Haus Euro 57,89
https://www.motor-oel-guenstig.de/sc...choel/motoroel