New Owner SAFE Question and Answer thread
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Walking into a rotary without your eyes open is going to kick you in your ***** and then take your wallet.
Walking into a rotary understanding the problems and solutions is going to be morning sex with an enthusiastic partner.
Sure, things get emotional and passionate in both cases, argument and laughs, but it's all about what you know going into it and how much attention you pay to her.
Walking into a rotary understanding the problems and solutions is going to be morning sex with an enthusiastic partner.
Sure, things get emotional and passionate in both cases, argument and laughs, but it's all about what you know going into it and how much attention you pay to her.
#1027
Can someone please explain all the acronyms?
I'm not a car wiz and I don't know anything about rotary engines, so can someone either define all the jargon like "cat-back" and "cel" or direct me to where all that stuff has already been defined
I know this is stupid, but this thread Is for new members, and I have no idea what all the acronyms or names are for engines and parts
I'm not a car wiz and I don't know anything about rotary engines, so can someone either define all the jargon like "cat-back" and "cel" or direct me to where all that stuff has already been defined
I know this is stupid, but this thread Is for new members, and I have no idea what all the acronyms or names are for engines and parts
#1029
Just an appreciation post. Thank you 8 community. This thread and many more. Guided me in buying, maintaining and keeping my 8 one hell of a fun car to drive! Virtual beers on me Lol cheers
#1030
So my 8 has a high pitched rattle when I accelerate, Any ideas what it might be?
I already looked at the thread for Marbles in a Can/Sand in a Blender, and that's not what is sounds like
It is general just the first few gears and at lower rpms
I already looked at the thread for Marbles in a Can/Sand in a Blender, and that's not what is sounds like
It is general just the first few gears and at lower rpms
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It could be anything that spins or oscillates
Spinning: Wheels, brake rotors, wheel bearings, axles, rear diff internals, driveshaft, transmission gears, transmission input shaft, pilot bearing, release bearing, clutch, flywheel, rotor tips, accessory belts, alternator, water pump, AC compressor
Oscillating: ignition, intake valving, some solenoids, combustion, exhaust pulses
I may be forgetting some. Can you be more descriptive? Maybe get a video of it for some audio?
Spinning: Wheels, brake rotors, wheel bearings, axles, rear diff internals, driveshaft, transmission gears, transmission input shaft, pilot bearing, release bearing, clutch, flywheel, rotor tips, accessory belts, alternator, water pump, AC compressor
Oscillating: ignition, intake valving, some solenoids, combustion, exhaust pulses
I may be forgetting some. Can you be more descriptive? Maybe get a video of it for some audio?
#1032
ok this is a really dumb question... is it normal for the area under the hand brake and the cup holder console to get really warm while driving?
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Warm? Yes. Really warm? probably. Painfully hot? no.
It's a hard thing to use as a diagnosis over the internet. Excessive heat there generally means a clogged cat though, one of the indications anyway. It can be clogged without that heat.
It's a hard thing to use as a diagnosis over the internet. Excessive heat there generally means a clogged cat though, one of the indications anyway. It can be clogged without that heat.
#1034
okay so i bought a new clutch for my 2004 touring package rx8 i was just wondering if any one could give me a rough estimate on how much it will cost if i take it to a mazda dealer???? btw im in nebraska if that matters
thank you
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New owner, I have a 2004 Velocity Red 6 speed manual.
I like the Velocity red colour, it is a metallic colour.
My quick question, what other colours in the RX8 range are also Metallic?
I'm especially interested in these colours.
Is there a Metallic Black?
Is there a Metallic Blue?
Is there a Metallic White?
Just after the Mazda names for them please!
I like the Velocity red colour, it is a metallic colour.
My quick question, what other colours in the RX8 range are also Metallic?
I'm especially interested in these colours.
Is there a Metallic Black?
Is there a Metallic Blue?
Is there a Metallic White?
Just after the Mazda names for them please!
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It's a common thing, not rotary specific, so a non-dealer shop will probably be a better choice.
New owner, I have a 2004 Velocity Red 6 speed manual.
I like the Velocity red colour, it is a metallic colour.
My quick question, what other colours in the RX8 range are also Metallic?
I'm especially interested in these colours.
Is there a Metallic Black?
Is there a Metallic Blue?
Is there a Metallic White?
Just after the Mazda names for them please!
I like the Velocity red colour, it is a metallic colour.
My quick question, what other colours in the RX8 range are also Metallic?
I'm especially interested in these colours.
Is there a Metallic Black?
Is there a Metallic Blue?
Is there a Metallic White?
Just after the Mazda names for them please!
Black:
2004 2008 Brilliant Black Clearcoat (A3F with
Clearcoat) (PZ without Clearcoat) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...-blacks-21462/
2009+ Sparkaling Black Mica https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...-micas-175097/
White:
2005 2006 Whitewater Pearl (25D) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...-pearls-51410/
2007 2008 Crystal White Pearl (34K) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...pearls-149852/
Grey:
2006 2008 Galaxy Gray (32S) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...y-grays-86431/
2004 2005 Titanium Gray Metallic (29Y) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...m-grays-39366/
2008 2008 Metropolitian Grey (36C) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...y-mica-155771/
Silver:
2004 2008 Sunlight Silver Metallic (22V) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...silvers-53580/
Red:
2004 2008 Velocity Red Mica (27A) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...ty-reds-39071/
2006 2006 Copper Red (32V) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...shinkas-86434/
Blue:
2004 2006 Winning Blue Metallic (27B) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...g-blues-23169/
2006 2007 Phantom Blue (32C) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...m-blues-86432/
2007 2008 Stormy Blue Mica (35J) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...e-mica-102515/
2009+ Aurora Blue https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...ica-r3-173538/
Green:
2004 2005 Nordic Green Mica (27C) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...-greens-39207/
Yellow:
2004 2004 Lightning Yellow (A4J) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...yellows-33458/
Purple:
2005 2005 Black Cherry Mica (28W) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...shinkas-56131/
The colors for each year: https://www.rx8club.com/purchasing-f...2011-a-200591/
(I may be missing a color or two)
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I forgot to ask last question on paint subject.
Other then Forza game, is there some PC software I can get with RX8 (with maybe kit options) that I can try different paint styles, add decals, racing stripe designs etc?
If not, I'd settle for some side, rear, front, top view templates I could use in Powerpoint to fill colours.
I've never used Photoshop, really don't have spare time for it.
So, I would think by now there should be something out there to do this with preloaded RX8 model that I can doodle with to work on ideas I have.
Other then Forza game, is there some PC software I can get with RX8 (with maybe kit options) that I can try different paint styles, add decals, racing stripe designs etc?
If not, I'd settle for some side, rear, front, top view templates I could use in Powerpoint to fill colours.
I've never used Photoshop, really don't have spare time for it.
So, I would think by now there should be something out there to do this with preloaded RX8 model that I can doodle with to work on ideas I have.
#1039
Im scared shitless, going from American (GTO) to Japanese RX8 Help my *** lol
So I just bought an RX8 shiftable automatic (I know sucks) but its whatever I live in New England tons of snow and RWD is bad enough. So the 2004 rx8 sport has 76000 thousand miles and I need to know what to do I just got it yesterday. Ive heard to drive it like I stole it and not baby it which I love. Change the oil every 2000 to 3000 with like 10w40. what should I get inspected the sparkplugs I hear have problems and the coils. On the carfax before I bought it everything was great except it failed an emissions test back in 2012 in New Hampshire, I dont know their restricitions but I live in Massachusetts AKA Taxachusetts. Much help would be appreciated Im lost guys
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#1040
BIG QUESTION. i bought a 2004 rx8 from a subaru dealership. he wont give me a warranty even a 30 day because i talked down the price. he car has 76k miles. under 100 k. is it because its not a mazda dealer or can i still get the warranty on the engine
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cnobreegs, have you actually read the new owner's thread? This one: New and Potential Owners START HERE! - RX8Club.com
You need to get that compression test on the engine. No, 2004s are all out of the 8yr 100k factory warranty due to time
You need to get that compression test on the engine. No, 2004s are all out of the 8yr 100k factory warranty due to time
#1042
Life After 8K RPM....
Thank you so much ya'll for putting all this info together for us new Rotary owners.
Especial thanks to RIWWP..
Got my mettalic grey rx8, 4 months back with black n caramel leather int loaded with roof, and snow tires, along with 4 potenzas for summernths with185k kms, Stick shift, in decent condition for $5k so i thought it was a steal, after 4 months its sitting at 230k kms on original motor and tranny. So far it's been a great experience, just about to change my coils, plugs, wires and filter for the first time in 40k i put on it.
Once again, I'd like to thank ya'll for all the help and guiadance you have provided me.
;-)
Especial thanks to RIWWP..
Got my mettalic grey rx8, 4 months back with black n caramel leather int loaded with roof, and snow tires, along with 4 potenzas for summernths with185k kms, Stick shift, in decent condition for $5k so i thought it was a steal, after 4 months its sitting at 230k kms on original motor and tranny. So far it's been a great experience, just about to change my coils, plugs, wires and filter for the first time in 40k i put on it.
Once again, I'd like to thank ya'll for all the help and guiadance you have provided me.
;-)
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Can someone explain the differences between from the 2009 and 2011 RX-8s? I've looked on websites for various aftermarket parts. Some websites will say 04-09 or 09-10, I was just wondering if the parts won't fit or if the websites haven't been updated in a while. Also did the RX-8s ever come in a beige interior color?
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The difference is people paying attention and people not.
2004-2008 = Series1 RX-8
2009-2011 = Series2 RX-8
There are some things that are the same between them, but quite a bit that isn't. Many websites just have no clue what they are talking about.
If by beige, you mean tan-ish in color, then yes. It was available for some exterior colors across various years as well as on 2005 Shinkas.
2004-2008 = Series1 RX-8
2009-2011 = Series2 RX-8
There are some things that are the same between them, but quite a bit that isn't. Many websites just have no clue what they are talking about.
If by beige, you mean tan-ish in color, then yes. It was available for some exterior colors across various years as well as on 2005 Shinkas.
#1045
The difference is people paying attention and people not.
2004-2008 = Series1 RX-8
2009-2011 = Series2 RX-8
There are some things that are the same between them, but quite a bit that isn't. Many websites just have no clue what they are talking about.
If by beige, you mean tan-ish in color, then yes. It was available for some exterior colors across various years as well as on 2005 Shinkas.
2004-2008 = Series1 RX-8
2009-2011 = Series2 RX-8
There are some things that are the same between them, but quite a bit that isn't. Many websites just have no clue what they are talking about.
If by beige, you mean tan-ish in color, then yes. It was available for some exterior colors across various years as well as on 2005 Shinkas.
AIT Racing Body Kits : 2004-2011 Mazda RX8 Front Bumpers | Body Kits & Aerodynamics
this one says that their front bumpers will fit 04-10. By the pictures I can tell for sure that some of them are series 1 and I'm not sure about the others.
AEM Cold Air Induction System: Mazda RX8 2004-09 | Air Intake | Mazda RX-8 | Mazdaspeed Parts - Mazda Speed Store
This one says this induction system will only fit 04-09
Which years will these actually fit?
#1046
Purple:
2005 2005 Black Cherry Mica (28W) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...shinkas-56131/
2005 2005 Black Cherry Mica (28W) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...shinkas-56131/
In real life it's about as purple as Dr. Pepper Black Cherry soda, which isn't especially purple either. Maybe that's why it's not called "Purple Cherry Mica".
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There were also some True Reds (solid) in Series I (2007 MY I think) , but only for JDM market.
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YO... and also for 2009+ if you want to add these Mike..?? ![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Aluminum Metallic 38P
Diamond Gray Metallic 38E
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Aluminum Metallic 38P
Diamond Gray Metallic 38E
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Can someone explain the differences between from the 2009 and 2011 RX-8s? I've looked on websites for various aftermarket parts. Some websites will say 04-09 or 09-10, I was just wondering if the parts won't fit or if the websites haven't been updated in a while. Also did the RX-8s ever come in a beige interior color?
ALL 2008 (April production, 2008) on-wards are 2009MY up to 2011 MY, and 2012 Japan only are Series II.
Read this thread...M8
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https://www.rx8club.com/series-ii-wh...rx-8-a-221331/