Hello I’m new here
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Hello I’m new here
Hi there new to the rx8 scene.. could be a mid life crisis hitting 50 I now own a x8
had a quick look around the site and there’s some really interesting posts
and I have a few questions to ask once I find the right topic to put them in hopefully someone can help
cheers mark
had a quick look around the site and there’s some really interesting posts
and I have a few questions to ask once I find the right topic to put them in hopefully someone can help
cheers mark
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Hey Mark,
congrats on the 8 and welcome to the club.
Lots of interesting topics covered in this subforum but if you need any assistance let us know and I'm sure someone can help out.
Any info on the RX-8 you want to share?
Year, color, Auto or Manual, etc.
congrats on the 8 and welcome to the club.
Lots of interesting topics covered in this subforum but if you need any assistance let us know and I'm sure someone can help out.
Any info on the RX-8 you want to share?
Year, color, Auto or Manual, etc.
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Bendo (10-03-2021)
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Velocity Red
I see what appears to be the Appearance package (although the drivers side one looks like it's not flush)
Oem wheels
Front splash guards
Fender stakes
And an aftermarket lip spoiler on the trunk.
Nice car, congrats
I see what appears to be the Appearance package (although the drivers side one looks like it's not flush)
Oem wheels
Front splash guards
Fender stakes
And an aftermarket lip spoiler on the trunk.
Nice car, congrats
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Worleyx8 (10-01-2021)
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jedi those aren't the oem side aeros, oem extends past the door line
OP I don't recall ever seeing that style rear bumper, tho it looks like a mix of weber and shine
OP I don't recall ever seeing that style rear bumper, tho it looks like a mix of weber and shine
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Jedi54 (10-01-2021)
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I thought those looked off...
thanks Sonic.
I'm trying to figure out that weird rear bumper but I can't figure out what it is (or is supposed to be / copied from)
thanks Sonic.
I'm trying to figure out that weird rear bumper but I can't figure out what it is (or is supposed to be / copied from)
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sonicsdaman (10-01-2021)
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I’ll get some better photos in the daylight tomorrow
my friend I got the rx off said the bloke he got it off inc bumper had the front one but he was putting that on his car …. Only thing I can tell you from my friend apparently it’s a F1 bumper .. or so he thinks it’s called
my friend I got the rx off said the bloke he got it off inc bumper had the front one but he was putting that on his car …. Only thing I can tell you from my friend apparently it’s a F1 bumper .. or so he thinks it’s called
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Worley, I was actually thinking there was some weber influence.
standby for pics...
standby for pics...
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Weber sports: https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/?id=41015
Shine Auto is a company that makes replica kits of some of the popular Japanese brands.
Closest would be the KS (which is a ripoff of the Kenstyle).
https://www.shineautoproject.com/products/
Yours doesn't appear to be the Shine.
Maybe it's just a really bad replica of the Kenstyle that they altered the sides of the bumper on?
Shine Auto is a company that makes replica kits of some of the popular Japanese brands.
Closest would be the KS (which is a ripoff of the Kenstyle).
https://www.shineautoproject.com/products/
Yours doesn't appear to be the Shine.
Maybe it's just a really bad replica of the Kenstyle that they altered the sides of the bumper on?
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Worleyx8 (10-01-2021)
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Great think I’ve flooded her … had engine check light come up so put obd reader on but like a prat didn’t let her warm up before switching off … now won’t start 😡😡😡😡
got mot tomorrow morning … any quick tips on getting her back to life much appreciated ….
got mot tomorrow morning … any quick tips on getting her back to life much appreciated ….
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“Whale-oil-beef-hooked”
In the search tab type “wwww site Rx8club flooded” and several posts will come up. Read through a few of these to get the gist of what to do. Then get another battery or your spouse’s brand new car (mine was worried) to provide extra battery. Took me about 45 minutes with reading and shuffling vehicles. Be patient on the cranking routine.
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Worleyx8 (10-03-2021)
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I know there’s probably a post about this but … charged battery and she fired into life 😊
no engine lights great … so I thought
but after a few mins warming up engine light came on ( flashing ) ran a tad rough so did the shut down procedure… did the start up procedure and nothing wouldn’t start again …
from what I can read a flashing engine warning light means a misfire … am I right I have a obd reader now so think to read it properly it needs to be running …
no engine lights great … so I thought
but after a few mins warming up engine light came on ( flashing ) ran a tad rough so did the shut down procedure… did the start up procedure and nothing wouldn’t start again …
from what I can read a flashing engine warning light means a misfire … am I right I have a obd reader now so think to read it properly it needs to be running …
Last edited by Worleyx8; 10-03-2021 at 03:53 PM.
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“Whale-oil-beef-hooked”
Key on to look at stored codes where your misfire code will live. At least my cheapo reader lets me view codes this way. No need to be running.
I’m parroting what others have said here - misfire problem (coils/plugs/wires) will take out the cat if left alone. Don’t leave a misfire issue unresolved. Once that’s sorted you might want to pull the mid pipe and inspect your catalytic converter.
I’m parroting what others have said here - misfire problem (coils/plugs/wires) will take out the cat if left alone. Don’t leave a misfire issue unresolved. Once that’s sorted you might want to pull the mid pipe and inspect your catalytic converter.
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Been standing for a few years I think .. had a new omp fitted , plugs ,Ht leads , will ask prev owner
sure I’ve got a receipt for new coils at some point had quite a lot spent on her over the years
sure I’ve got a receipt for new coils at some point had quite a lot spent on her over the years
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I’ll check the obd reader tomorrow … I did notice that when I was charging the battery earlier I left it connected to the car and seemed to take quite a wile to charge … but. Now battery is off and in house charging it seems to be charging quicker
Last edited by Worleyx8; 10-03-2021 at 06:38 PM.
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Did notice neg battery side was slight loose so I’ll start there I’ll get in touch with prev owner tomorrow and I’ll also go through past parts replaced to see what was done and how long ago