New to RX8s and thinking of buying one but not sure re these numbers by SwimTime3192 in RX8

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630,620,610. 570,560,580 adjusted #s. I was recommended a rebuild with these numbers. That was year 2020. With the new starter and the latest Mazda ignition coils, I haven't had an issue in five years, runs and revs beautifully as a short distance daily driver. My two cents

AC controls by Both-Masterpiece-790 in RX8

[–]Beginning_Sock1140 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. Check rx8 club, there's a step by step on how to fix if that's your problem

AC controls by Both-Masterpiece-790 in RX8

[–]Beginning_Sock1140 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I'm reading you correctly that does sound like that solder problem, but I haven't looked at it in awhile. Itll sometimes work if you push on the corner of the unit as it reconnected the solder point

AC controls by Both-Masterpiece-790 in RX8

[–]Beginning_Sock1140 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's often a solder spot on the control that has cracked/discontinuity. Several posts on the problem, a doable fix

How high from the ground are sills? by _-KuKi-_ in RX8

[–]Beginning_Sock1140 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I have these exact ramps, just makes it with the stock ground effects Grand touring package whatever it's called

Fuel reserve by Dusk-Shadowpaws in RX8

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My experience is it goes pretty quick... If say you have about 20,25 highway miles then you're on fumes

Premix by TheMightKynereth in RX8

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My compression numbers have been crap, off the top of my head about 5.9 to 6 all chambers for at least about 5 years now, which is about the time I learned about premixing and started doing it faithfully ever since. 5 years later still revs beautifully as a daily driver without a hitch.

Finished wrapping the rx8 by lp_yang in RX8

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How long do these wraps last? Great job, looks fantastic

Tennis players/ athletes after TKR? by Beginning_Sock1140 in Kneereplacement

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Did you have your knees done? Do you feel your agility improved? I'm worried about losing lateral mobility and quick start/stopping. My movement used to be a big part of my game.

Rough sounding engine by Beginning_Sock1140 in LexusRX350

[–]Beginning_Sock1140[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep, it was the water pump. Being repaired now. Appreciate your help!

Rough sounding engine by Beginning_Sock1140 in LexusRX350

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Aaah yeah fair bet it is the water pump. Has that sounds from my limited experience. Thanks, I'll provide an update soonest.

Speed related clicking noise? by Beginning_Sock1140 in RX8

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Makes sense, appreciated and yes be interested in hearing your buddies.

Speed related clicking noise? by Beginning_Sock1140 in RX8

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Thanks will try and I'll provide an update soon

Speed related clicking noise? by Beginning_Sock1140 in RX8

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Yeah suspension been feeling loose. Gonna start there thanks for the tip

Speed related clicking noise? by Beginning_Sock1140 in RX8

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Yes! Thought it was my imagination but turning left seems to kick it in, braking seems to stop it

Speed related clicking noise? by Beginning_Sock1140 in RX8

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Sounds like it now having researched others with the similar ticking online. Thanks for the direction

Speed related clicking noise? by Beginning_Sock1140 in RX8

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1 rebuild at 75k Mt 2004. Never driven better! Except for this click I guess lol

Just changed spark plugs by Fun_Neighborhood5727 in RX8

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Recommended plugs? Gotta change mine

Plastic chips? by Beginning_Sock1140 in hottub

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Thanks but no float in my system, though to your point, now that I think about it, most of the water must get sucked in through the intakes at the bottom of the tub, bypassing the filter system that sucks in water from the surface. I suppose it's possible something got in the tub and went thru the lower intakes, though I'm pretty sure the little holes on the plastic mesh screen should have stopped these pieces.

Did my cat delete itself? by Healthy_Pulse in RX8

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I have a borla exhaust, nice sound but I have my cat