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My First RX-8

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Bobby
Posting Freak
798
31-12-2020, 05:56 AM
#21
Well despite the gloom and doom :thumbdown: prediction above by DS, the car is now started :thumbup1:.
Not got the full story from the garage but my guess and past experience with the rotary engine is more along the lines of reco2k's comments.
Hence the reason I supplied the garage with good replacement plugs and leads. The guy I send the car too has good knowledge of the car and looks like he worked his magic again. Now just need to get MOT'd and......the bill.

Cheers

Bobby

Shy boys don't get sweeties.
Bobby
31-12-2020, 05:56 AM #21

Well despite the gloom and doom :thumbdown: prediction above by DS, the car is now started :thumbup1:.
Not got the full story from the garage but my guess and past experience with the rotary engine is more along the lines of reco2k's comments.
Hence the reason I supplied the garage with good replacement plugs and leads. The guy I send the car too has good knowledge of the car and looks like he worked his magic again. Now just need to get MOT'd and......the bill.


Cheers

Bobby

Shy boys don't get sweeties.

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
31-12-2020, 10:02 AM
#22
Excellent news!

Next stop shows with ojc!

OutlawJapClub Admin Team
Sparkystav
31-12-2020, 10:02 AM #22

Excellent news!

Next stop shows with ojc!


OutlawJapClub Admin Team

Bobby
Posting Freak
798
01-01-2021, 03:45 AM
#23
New shiny bit ordered, the RX8 clutch reinforcing bracket. The RX8 clutch pedal has been known to fail with little warning. Think some were recalled sometime ago but the design was not changed. So to be safe rather than sorry I will fit this to the existing pedal.

[Image: Clutchbracket3_zpscf8e7791.jpg] [Image: Clutchbracket1_zps13fe4a89.jpg]

Fitting this the upside :thumbup: is that I now don't have to worry about a sudden clutch bracket failure leaving me at the side of the road. The downside :thumbdown: is this is one mod that no one will ever see and won't make any difference to performance.
Edited 12-02-2014, 01:20 PM by Bobby.

Cheers

Bobby

Shy boys don't get sweeties.
Bobby
01-01-2021, 03:45 AM #23

New shiny bit ordered, the RX8 clutch reinforcing bracket. The RX8 clutch pedal has been known to fail with little warning. Think some were recalled sometime ago but the design was not changed. So to be safe rather than sorry I will fit this to the existing pedal.

[Image: Clutchbracket3_zpscf8e7791.jpg] [Image: Clutchbracket1_zps13fe4a89.jpg]

Fitting this the upside :thumbup: is that I now don't have to worry about a sudden clutch bracket failure leaving me at the side of the road. The downside :thumbdown: is this is one mod that no one will ever see and won't make any difference to performance.


Cheers

Bobby

Shy boys don't get sweeties.

reco2k
Senior Member
404
03-01-2021, 11:04 PM
#24
Glad you got her sorted and with out too much expense. I wasnt aware of the clutch failures on them will have to check my paperwork and see if its been done. Is it an expensive mod? Any other plans for her?

Ross
reco2k
03-01-2021, 11:04 PM #24

Glad you got her sorted and with out too much expense. I wasnt aware of the clutch failures on them will have to check my paperwork and see if its been done. Is it an expensive mod? Any other plans for her?

Ross

Bobby
Posting Freak
798
05-01-2021, 03:10 AM
#25
The clutch bracket is not too expensive you get on ebay or direct, I went direct to
http://www.rotaryfx.com/product_p/per1121.htm
Fitting they say can be done by yourself, I will see about that, might just get the expert to fit.
Next is to respray the aero body kit and refit, also a couple of dings to sort out. Wheels will get the kerb knocks fixed and painted.
Exhaust will be replaced as had the motor for 5 years now and something I always wanted to change, so will see what is out there. Perhaps an induction kit ??
Apart from that it still looks good for a 2005 plate :thumbup:.

Cheers

Bobby

Shy boys don't get sweeties.
Bobby
05-01-2021, 03:10 AM #25

The clutch bracket is not too expensive you get on ebay or direct, I went direct to
http://www.rotaryfx.com/product_p/per1121.htm
Fitting they say can be done by yourself, I will see about that, might just get the expert to fit.
Next is to respray the aero body kit and refit, also a couple of dings to sort out. Wheels will get the kerb knocks fixed and painted.
Exhaust will be replaced as had the motor for 5 years now and something I always wanted to change, so will see what is out there. Perhaps an induction kit ??
Apart from that it still looks good for a 2005 plate :thumbup:.


Cheers

Bobby

Shy boys don't get sweeties.

reco2k
Senior Member
404
05-01-2021, 08:56 AM
#26
Mine is 2005 as well love it so much done a few bits but got loads planned for next year really want the aero kit as well but might be a bit low to fit without ripping it off in a day lol

Ross
reco2k
05-01-2021, 08:56 AM #26

Mine is 2005 as well love it so much done a few bits but got loads planned for next year really want the aero kit as well but might be a bit low to fit without ripping it off in a day lol

Ross

el_bandido
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2,757
31-03-2021, 01:08 PM
#27
What's going on with this car Ross?
el_bandido
31-03-2021, 01:08 PM #27

What's going on with this car Ross?

reco2k
Senior Member
404
02-04-2021, 10:32 AM
#28
el_bandido What's going on with this car Ross?

Loads mate need to update my thread really. Still got it which makes a huge change for me plans over the next few months include a donor car and a turbo....
Mine is still pretty much how it was sitting on slightly wider wheels now which will be refurbed in time for japshow i hope. Here is her now

[Image: 20140319_151127_zpsaye88cvb.jpg]

Ross
reco2k
02-04-2021, 10:32 AM #28

el_bandido What's going on with this car Ross?

Loads mate need to update my thread really. Still got it which makes a huge change for me plans over the next few months include a donor car and a turbo....
Mine is still pretty much how it was sitting on slightly wider wheels now which will be refurbed in time for japshow i hope. Here is her now

[Image: 20140319_151127_zpsaye88cvb.jpg]

Ross

deccie22
Junior Member
32
04-04-2021, 12:53 PM
#29
reco2k Loads mate need to update my thread really. Still got it which makes a huge change for me plans over the next few months include a donor car and a turbo....
Mine is still pretty much how it was sitting on slightly wider wheels now which will be refurbed in time for japshow i hope. Here is her now

[Image: 20140319_151127_zpsaye88cvb.jpg]

Ross

that is a serious looking motor
deccie22
04-04-2021, 12:53 PM #29

reco2k Loads mate need to update my thread really. Still got it which makes a huge change for me plans over the next few months include a donor car and a turbo....
Mine is still pretty much how it was sitting on slightly wider wheels now which will be refurbed in time for japshow i hope. Here is her now

[Image: 20140319_151127_zpsaye88cvb.jpg]

Ross

that is a serious looking motor

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