What did you do with your RX8 today?
08-24-2014, 07:48 PM
#1727
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Finished installation of custom oil cooler lines (modeled after the Racing Beat set but plain black hose). Also replaced spark plugs and wires. Although it isn't very technically difficult, it was a beast of a job mechanically to replace all the lines (especially the one running under the A/C compressor).
Item Status* Price Qty. Total
Summit Racing SUM-220708 - Summit Racing® Twist-Tite Swivel Hose Ends SUM-220708
Fitting, Hose End, 45 Degree, -10 AN Hose Barb to Female -10 AN, Aluminum, Red/Blue Anodized, Each
(Mfr. #: SUM-220708)
Ready to Ship
Ground
$13.97 1 $13.97
Summit Racing SUM-220713 - Summit Racing® Twist-Tite Swivel Hose Ends SUM-220713
Fitting, Hose End, 90 Degree, -10 AN Hose Barb to Female -10 AN, Aluminum, Red/Blue Anodized, Each
(Mfr. #: SUM-220713)
Ready to Ship
Ground
$14.97 5 $74.85
Fragola Performance Systems 461018 - Fragola Performance Systems AN to Metric Adapter Fittings FRA-461018
Fitting, Straight, AN Flare to Metric, Aluminum, Blue, -10 AN to 18mm x 1.5 Male, Each
(Mfr. #: 461018)
Ready to Ship
Ground
$7.97 6 $47.82
Summit Racing SUM-220791-B - Summit Racing® Twist-Tite Hose SUM-220791-B
Hose, Twist-Tite, Rubber, Black, -10 AN, 20 ft. Length, Each
(Mfr. #: SUM-220791-B)
Ready to Ship
Ground
09-04-2014, 07:58 PM
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09-05-2014, 09:25 AM
#1739
I traded mine in yesterday for a 99 Miata and some cash. It was an awesome car but I didn't have enough money to pay for some upcoming maintenance. It needed a new trans, new suspension and the Central Locking System was really screwy. I had an awesome 4 months with the car and hopefully one day I can get another or better yet an RX-9 or whatever. Thanks for all the help and info.
P.S. If you find a Copper Red Shinka in the Lexington, KY area with a black evil m on the front and a white aux chord in the cup holder I wouldn't recommend buying it.
P.S. If you find a Copper Red Shinka in the Lexington, KY area with a black evil m on the front and a white aux chord in the cup holder I wouldn't recommend buying it.
09-10-2014, 09:00 AM
#1744
Drove it to the nearest gamestop to pick up my copy of destiny about 60 miles round trip. Stopped to get fuel and a gentleman around his mid 40s asked me what kind of car it was and why mazda stopped making them. He said it was a shame that they don't make them anymore because they look great.
09-13-2014, 10:14 PM
#1748
Plug inspection post engine replacement
Pulled my plugs just to inspect them since my engine replacement in 2/2014. Engine has approximately 4300 miles on it now. I guess they look pretty good compared to my plugs changed at 27K. I guess I expected them to look a little cleaner for some reason. I only use premium QT or Chevron gasoline, and I premix every tank with 3.5oz of Amsoil Saber Professional. Engine runs strong and revs great with no issues, but it felt fine before my engine compression test so who knows.
Also, my rear rotor housing has the following number stamped on it:
C9253
043
and the front rotor housing has the following number stamped on it:
C9199
019
I don't remember seeing numbers like these stamped on the housing on the original engine. Anyone know if these are numbers are unique to remanufactured engines and if so do they indicate anything meaningful?
Also, my rear rotor housing has the following number stamped on it:
C9253
043
and the front rotor housing has the following number stamped on it:
C9199
019
I don't remember seeing numbers like these stamped on the housing on the original engine. Anyone know if these are numbers are unique to remanufactured engines and if so do they indicate anything meaningful?
09-16-2014, 04:46 PM
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Fixed the no heat/no AC problem with the temperature control **** by resoldering the board.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-...ontrol-158200/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-...ontrol-158200/