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Old 07-21-2005, 03:46 PM
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Thanks... I'll let you guys/gals know what happens. Sooooo I was thinking. Both communications have gone out on a Thursday. Is there still a chance we might recieve news today? It's only 2:00 in California.

I guess there's also the chance we get another recall next Thursday as that seems to be the day they decide to break this kind of news.
Old 07-21-2005, 03:50 PM
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at least if your car is in for service some dealers arent holding them as hostages....mine went in for a few misc issues and they had it for 2 days and gave it back to me....i did miss the hell out of her though....
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Originally Posted by LucasET
So I don't have to go scanning back over all the pages, can I ask, what is the latest flash that we can get on our car? I just got my car serviced about 2 weeks ago, and I was the first person to mention anything about the "R" flash. Only the tech knew what I was talking about. F!!
Thanks in advance.
Sigh.......you will get the "E" flash if your car is a six speed, or the "F" flash if it is a slushbox.
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Since we are over 24 months of production I would like to make a suggestion.

Several members here are second owners. You need to call the 1-800 number in the owners manual and inform them you own the vehicle or you may not get these recall letters as they get mailed out.
Old 07-21-2005, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
Sigh.......you will get the "E" flash if your car is a six speed, or the "F" flash if it is a slushbox.

LOL, poor Gomez
Old 07-21-2005, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
Sigh.......you will get the "E" flash if your car is a six speed, or the "F" flash if it is a slushbox.

What is a WDS?
Old 07-21-2005, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by clydejmuggs
What is a WDS?
shut-the-hell-up before I clock ya, ya *****.... :D
Old 07-21-2005, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
Sigh.......you will get the "E" flash if your car is a six speed, or the "F" flash if it is a slushbox.
Gomez, for being such a patient guy with all our questions, next time I'm in Oz I'll make sure I give ya the "D" flash. Both of 'em. :D
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Hey has anybody heard about this recall? I scanned through the thread and didn't see anything about it.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20050721/...s_recalls_dc_2
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Originally Posted by Aratinga
Gomez, for being such a patient guy with all our questions, next time I'm in Oz I'll make sure I give ya the "D" flash. Both of 'em. :D
Bloody Hell.....now I'm blushing..... :o :o

But I'm gonna hold ya to that!!
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@D'anconia
What do you think of this:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/rx-8-control-arm-ball-joint-problems-recall-67126/
Old 07-21-2005, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by D'anconia
Hey has anybody heard about this recall? I scanned through the thread and didn't see anything about it.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20050721/...s_recalls_dc_2
No....why not start a new thread and tell us about it there .
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ooh sorry.
Old 07-21-2005, 07:47 PM
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maybe a sticky with the two different recalls with breif statements about each on.

then link them to the correct thread.

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Old 07-21-2005, 07:59 PM
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My recall hurts...
Old 07-21-2005, 08:56 PM
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Well no matter how much I love my 8, I have seen why people say don't ever buy the first year of a new model car. Oh well, live & learn. But none of this makes me love my car any less. I just want these issues resolved before I start making major mods to the car. I don't want them throwing the "Voided Warranty" line at me.
Old 07-21-2005, 09:21 PM
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but it's not just the 04s it's the 05s too.
anybody know if they give you a loaner at least?
Old 07-21-2005, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by swoope
maybe a sticky with the two different recalls with brief statements about each on.

then link them to the correct thread.

beers
The trouble is that everyone wants complex info that is being drip fed out over time through various sources all parcelled up into a single line post....and they want it yesterday. zoom44 and I have posted the facts immediately we've become aware of them, and as many have commented, before the dealerships front office staff find out.

This is not McDonalds....we don't guarantee service in sixty seconds. As timbo from the Oz forum once said to me.......Knowledge requires effort . The punters here are going to have to trawl through the crap to find the gems. Maybe if the crap wasn't knee deep, the gems would be easier to find....

We don't need to sticky these threads, they're going to be at the top of the forum for a while yet....

Cheers,
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Old 07-21-2005, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by pcimino
........So if I crawl underneath, would the heat damage/warpage be noticeable to my untrained eye?
Look at the TSB PDF: http://www.finishlineperformance.com...5G_group2b.pdf

You won't be able to check the gas tank, but you can check the rear body grommets. If the grommets are fine, the gas tank does not need to be lowered/checked per the TSB.

I checked my grommets yesterday and they looked fine .

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Old 07-21-2005, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rx8cited
Look at the TSB PDF: http://www.finishlineperformance.com...5G_group2b.pdf

You won't be able to check the gas tank, but you can check the rear body grommets. If the grommets are fine, the gas tank does not need to be lowered/checked per the TSB.....

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No, not true. This is true for Group 2 vehicles only. If your car was manufactured in 2003 or 2004, then you are in Group 1.

There are no repair/inspection proceedures for group 1......yet.
Old 07-21-2005, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
The trouble is that everyone wants complex info that is being drip fed out over time through various sources all parcelled up into a single line post....and they want it yesterday. zoom44 and I have posted the facts immediately we've become aware of them, and as many have commented, before the dealerships front office staff find out.
You guys are doing a fantastic job of keeping us informed. Thanks a bunch.
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Originally Posted by Gomez
No, not true. This is true for Group 2 vehicles only. If your car was manufactured in 2003 or 2004, then you are in Group 1.

There are no repair/inspection proceedures for group 1......yet.
I'm glad you caught that. I'm Group 1. Thanks!
Old 07-22-2005, 12:33 PM
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Can I get an UPDATE?

Amen.
Old 07-22-2005, 12:36 PM
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No. Apparently MNAO in cooperation with your local dealership are trying to keep you, personally, in the dark. So in accordance with their wishes we will not be supplying any more updates while you are online .
Old 07-22-2005, 12:44 PM
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My group 1 car is in for service today and according to the service desk, they have the information to perform the recall work today?? I didn’t get into it with him because I was late. I'll post what they do for recall work today.

Oh, and in the mean time I get to drive a car that really commands respect; The Kia Rio !!!!!!!! Perfect 70/30 weight distribution. 0-60 in 14.9 seconds. The AC is pretty cold however.


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