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Old 08-13-2011 | 03:38 AM
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The right part matters(starter)

I am looking to buy a new starter for my rx8 which has crapped out on me and has been giving me trouble for a while now. Does anyone know of a good website or can give me a link to one I can buy,.
Old 08-13-2011 | 04:37 AM
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If you want to go genuine form a Mazda Dealer..these are the following Modified Reman Starters from Mazda Dealers in the US..

Series 1 RX-8 2004-2008

N3H1-18-400 R0A Manual Trans

N3H2-18-400 R0B Auto Trans

Both are $265.52 from..($75.00 core return) if you order on-line, ask for Jason, he will adjust Shipping Charge

http://onlinemazdaparts.com/partloca...14264&items=10
Old 08-13-2011 | 11:28 AM
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DONT BELEVE ASH8 ! HE IS WRONG !!!!

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Old 08-13-2011 | 08:02 PM
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I know...

Old 08-15-2011 | 12:19 PM
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I'm about to get a new one too. I noticed that Mazmart lists a brand new part, I'm going to call them pretty soon to see they have them in stock. Costs more, but I don't like remans... just a personal thing.

http://www.mazmart.com/ItemDetail.aspx?id=513
Old 08-15-2011 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bombr
I'm about to get a new one too. I noticed that Mazmart lists a brand new part, I'm going to call them pretty soon to see they have them in stock. Costs more, but I don't like remans... just a personal thing.

http://www.mazmart.com/ItemDetail.aspx?id=513
I don't think they make brand new starters anymore ...

Well, a re-manufacture one should always be as good if not better than the original OE spec. a "rebuild" one on the other hand, might not be a good choice.
Old 08-15-2011 | 10:15 PM
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New OEM (Mitsubishi) Starters ARE still made and available...depends on which country you live in.

As a Distributor MNAO have opted to go for Reman-Rebuilt ones.

Frankly, there is nothing wrong with them and a MNAO warranty will still apply, provided it is installed by a Mazda dealer (I think it is their Parts Warranty Policy like MA).

With all new models after a while they offer RO units with a core return, so in some cases you get the OEM Original, but are charged a Core so you return your old starter, that way MNAO build up stock's of Reman units...then offer RO's at a cheaper price.

In the case of the RX-8 new units have well and truly been used up...Mazmart have a new OEM instock.

Having said that, I also believe MNAO may still have OEM "Genuine" if you really want one...but at a higher price..you have to make enquiries.
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People are paying a lot less for them at the auto parts store and have also been satisfied, you can buy six of them for what the dealer will charge for one installed - try searching before posting
Old 08-16-2011 | 07:29 PM
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^ what he said.

a starter is a starter, an alternator is an alternator, a battery is a battery. provided they fit the application you need them to and meet or exceed the oem specs you don't need anything special.
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Okay with all these in mind, is there a difference between counter clockwise rotation and a clockwise? (other than the way is rotates........)
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