New Shinka Owner
#1
New Shinka Owner
Hi, Just got a 2005 Shinka...
Where should I start? ( i.e. What are the basic cool mods I should do to?)
See ya'll
CheetahTurbo
Where should I start? ( i.e. What are the basic cool mods I should do to?)
See ya'll
CheetahTurbo
Last edited by cheetahturbo; 07-07-2016 at 11:50 AM.
#2
Congrats! I have an '05 Shinka, too. Get used to people asking you what color that is! For ordinary street use, I wouldn't make any performance mods; Mazda tuned the car about as good as it can be tuned right from the factory. If you're gonna be doing track events, racing, etc;, there are things you can do. Enjoy it!
#3
Welcome! The first place you should start is the new owners thread, with general maintenance:
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/
RX8 Club’s recommended maintenance schedule, more comprehensive and proactive than Mazda’s 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.
__________________
From there, there are a ton of easy mods at https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...rx-8-a-233937/ and throughout the forum. The DIY section also has a ton of guides to check though: Series I Do It Yourself Forum - RX8Club.com
Glad to see another Shinka owner, what color is yours?
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/
RX8 Club’s recommended maintenance schedule, more comprehensive and proactive than Mazda’s 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.
__________________
From there, there are a ton of easy mods at https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...rx-8-a-233937/ and throughout the forum. The DIY section also has a ton of guides to check though: Series I Do It Yourself Forum - RX8Club.com
Glad to see another Shinka owner, what color is yours?
#5
Ok I'll use this to ask first time questions.
In Oregon , Mazda has these 3 dealers,
Which one should I trust/use?
ROYAL MOORE MAZDA
1380 S. E. RIVER RD.
HILLSBORO,OR 97123
Phone: (503) 648-1153
HERZOG/MEIER MAZDA
14105 S.W. TV HWY
BEAVERTON,OR 97005
Phone: (503) 644-9121
JIM DORAN MAZDA
3075 N HIGHWAY 99
MCMINNVILLE,OR 97128
Phone: (503) 472-3131
In Oregon , Mazda has these 3 dealers,
Which one should I trust/use?
ROYAL MOORE MAZDA
1380 S. E. RIVER RD.
HILLSBORO,OR 97123
Phone: (503) 648-1153
HERZOG/MEIER MAZDA
14105 S.W. TV HWY
BEAVERTON,OR 97005
Phone: (503) 644-9121
JIM DORAN MAZDA
3075 N HIGHWAY 99
MCMINNVILLE,OR 97128
Phone: (503) 472-3131
Last edited by cheetahturbo; 07-11-2016 at 04:07 PM.
#6
Ok I'll use this to ask first time questions.
In Oregon , Mazda has these 3 dealeers,
Which one should I trust/use?
ROYAL MOORE MAZDA
1380 S. E. RIVER RD.
HILLSBORO,OR 97123
Phone: (503) 648-1153
HERZOG/MEIER MAZDA
14105 S.W. TV HWY
BEAVERTON,OR 97005
Phone: (503) 644-9121
JIM DORAN MAZDA
3075 N HIGHWAY 99
MCMINNVILLE,OR 97128
Phone: (503) 472-3131
In Oregon , Mazda has these 3 dealeers,
Which one should I trust/use?
ROYAL MOORE MAZDA
1380 S. E. RIVER RD.
HILLSBORO,OR 97123
Phone: (503) 648-1153
HERZOG/MEIER MAZDA
14105 S.W. TV HWY
BEAVERTON,OR 97005
Phone: (503) 644-9121
JIM DORAN MAZDA
3075 N HIGHWAY 99
MCMINNVILLE,OR 97128
Phone: (503) 472-3131
Royal Moore:
https://www.rx8club.com/good-guy-bad...7/#post1819629
Herzog:
https://www.rx8club.com/good-guy-bad...8/#post1852544
Seems like he had problems with service at Royal but had good luck at Herzog. Hope this helps!
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