Good luck with the rattle. Another tip, check screws on catchers.

 

Thanks man. I saw your thread when I first joined S2ki, and had to bit a little. I like you meticulous you are too.

 

Picked up a 2001 Radio (Yes clock). Thanks Reed.

Old radio:
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New replacement radio
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FYI, simple plug and play, everything works: ie: Dash radio controls.

 

Changed Engine Oil:

99,053 Miles on the odometer and counting.

Used:
Engine oil: Mobile 1 5w30 full synthetic (4.5 quarts)
Engine oil filter: Mobil 1 M1-104

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Prepping for 100k maintenance:

Service due at 105,000 Miles:
Action: Description
Rotate Wheels & tires
Inspect Suspension
Inspect Steering system
Inspect Power steering system
Change fluid Crankcase
Inspect Clutch Pedal Assembly
Inspect Brake system
Inspect Weather-strips
Inspect Underbody
Inspect Power steering system
Replace Crankcase Oil Filter
Inspect Fuel lines
Inspect Cooling system
Inspect fluid level Clutch fluid
Inspect fluid level Brake system
Inspect Body hinges, latches & locks
Replace Air filter element
Replace Timing belt(s)

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Have:
Suspension struts

Need:
1 - 12040-PCX-305 - GASKET SET, HEAD COVER - $22.39

1 - 15825-PCX-015 - FILTER ASSY., SPOOL VALVE - $9.73

4 - 12342-PCX-004 - SEAL, SPARK PLUG TUBE (NOK) - $3.02

1 - 38920-PCX-024 - BELT, COMPRESSOR - $60.01

1 - ATE1812238 - ATE Brake Fluid - $65.96

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Update: May 30th, 2014: More parts to get...

1 - 93892-05010-07 - SCREW-WASHER (5X10)

2 - 91505-ST7-003ZD - CLIP, COWL TOP *NH120L*

4 - 91512-SX0-003 - CLIP, FENDER (INNER)

2 - 17130-PV3-013 - VALVE ASSY., PCV

1 - 17139-PK1-000 - GROMMET, PCV VALVE

1 - 94109-14000 - WASHER, DRAIN PLUG (14MM)

 

On 02-21-2014, my wife had issues with the RX.

Symptoms:
- Stuttering
- Couldn't get over 60 mph
- Stalled

CEL:
-P0300 - Random misfire
-P0302 - Misfire cylinder 2

Next steps:
- Ordering Coil Packs from MazMart.com:



RX8 OEM Coils Version C
N3H1-18-100C is the last and latest version of ignition coil for ALL years of RX-8. It became available on the 2012 RX-8 Spirit R. We sell these as a set of 4.

Manufacturer part number: N3H1-18-100C
Price: $250.00 / Set of 4

Wish me luck...

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Update: 3/5/2014: Coils came in and I am changing them now...

Mazmart Coils arrived in 2 business days using USPS 2 day shipping. Well worth it.

Quick DIY:
1. Remove Air Box, and all tubs that attach to it from the vehicle.

2. Remove Air Inlet and all tubes attached (3). BE VERY VERY CAREFUL NOT TO BRAKE ANY, but if you do its Mazda part FEMJ-13-758.

2. Remove small clip directly above coil #1.


3. Remove gray plugs at end of coils, gently.


4. Removed and replaced coils 1 for 1, starting from the inboard most coil (Coil 4 in the above picture).

My old Coils:


As you can see my Trailing Front and Trailing Rear coils are shot.


New coils from Mazmart:


5. Reconnect all clips

6. Reconnect intake parts

7. Start car, and bring to warm.

8. Go for a drive


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Update: 3/15/2014: RX8 for the first time drives as good as the S2000. Love to drive it. If anyone has an RX8, and they start to think it is loosing power, it is most likely the coils going bad. Drives like a champ.

 

Hello 100,000 miles...I want to cry a little, but I hope I can make it to 1,000,000 miles with her.

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Finally hit 100,000 miles. Hate the feeling of killing my car. But shes a trooper and will make it to 1,000,000 miles.

Shes been amazing from 64,000 miles to 100,000 miles in 3 years and 8 months.

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PCA Autocross BWI

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My run from that day:
[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U59kxdeGKHg[/media]


Tire Pressure Checks for this event:
Started: 33psi all around - Controllable oversteer
Check 1: 35psi front 36psi rear - Hard to control the oversteer
Check 2: 29psi front, 30psi rear - Very hard to control oversteer (should be reverse psi's)

Recommend for future events: 30psi front, 28psi rear

 

CDC Autocross today at Harry Grove Stadium.

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[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eq-b4T31Y8[/media]

Tire Pressure Checks for this event:
Started: 32psi all around - Controllable oversteer (cold)...Had a great run with this psi as well.
Check 1: 34psi front 35psi rear - Hard to control the oversteer
Check 2: 32psi front, 29psi rear - Controllable oversteering...Good runs

Recommend for future events: 30psi front, 28psi rear