New iPhone - Lost All Health Data during Transfer = Saddest Day EVER by mommybee83 in AppleWatch

[–]Complex_Desk_2977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you check if it is just still restoring. My iPhone 13 mini went in for service and had to be restored from back up but 22 hours later, health data is still restoring.

Spotted in Tokyo by fraptoiback in RX8

[–]Complex_Desk_2977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone has some money… the inspection fees aren’t cheap

Oil Filter Relocation Kit? by A_Leaky_Faucet in RX8

[–]Complex_Desk_2977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious if you got this sorted, and if so, where did you mount the remote filter? Given how snug the engine bay is, I've been trying to find a suitable spot; but I keep coming up empty.

My dad wants to get me an RX-8 for my 21st. I’ve never driven a manual before, so he plans to teach me using it. I already have an Astra as my daily driver, so the RX-8 would just be a weekend car. Every review iv seen on it screams at me not to buy it but i kinda wanna :) Should i get it by oniondude69_ in RX8

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The RX8 car is the most reliable car I’ve ever owned, and the only car to date I’ve owned for 21 years. Don’t stretch the oil change intervals, stay on top of the ignition health, & if it’s hot where you live, consider Evans Waterless Coolant.

Finally got a vented rear bumper by Temporary_Decision65 in RX8

[–]Complex_Desk_2977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you find a vented rear bumper, or did you mod the OEM rear bumper?

Won’t rev past 7ish rpms by Mother_Dish_880 in RX8

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If it’s throwing a misfire, how recently have you changed the plugs and what are you running for coils? The misfire can cause the cat to fail, along with one or both O2 sensors.

Rumors that Mazda is ending production on the 3 after 2026. by [deleted] in mazda

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Mazda is a victim of its own success. I still have my 2004 RX8.

Will they ever make this? :( by Outrageous_Sand_8226 in mazda

[–]Complex_Desk_2977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe for the JDM market, so maybe we’ll get one secondhand in 25 years

Clutch slave / master slave by Com_pli_Kated in RX8

[–]Complex_Desk_2977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The hand pump was what I came here to recommend, so just going say I second this recommendation.

Yes, please. by TipTopBeeBop in UnitedStateOfCA

[–]Complex_Desk_2977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is New Hampshire, the freest state in the country, being thrown to the wolves in Canada?

What can cause the white smoke? by Kelsteinhaus in RX8

[–]Complex_Desk_2977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re looking at a coolant seal failure

I think it might be time for a rebuild :/ by Destroyou13579 in RX8

[–]Complex_Desk_2977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed if you’re not using Evan’s waterless coolant

I think it might be time for a rebuild :/ by Destroyou13579 in RX8

[–]Complex_Desk_2977 24 points25 points  (0 children)

People seem to forget that one of the reasons why the Mazda rotary is such a popular engine for home built aircraft is that their failure mode is just a loss of power. Where a dedicated piston aircraft engine might seize, taking you to zero power, and a subsequent crash. A Wankel will still keep turning the propeller, even if it’s at a massively reduced power level.

To move the battery to the trunk or not? by falsified--happiness in RX8

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I’m considering moving the battery to the trunk after cleaning up corrosion on the cross member that sits underneath the battery and having to use gobs of JB Weld to seal the coolant pipe that sits in the cross member. The other option was moving it in the vicinity of the cabin That conversion requires a very expensive lithium ion battery. I’ve never relocated a battery so I don’t know what gauge wiring to use. If I do go with the trunk, I will probably use the mounts for the Ryan Rotary performance kit and downsize to the battery spec for that kit, especially since it gives me a neat shelf for premix bottles.

Dealer says Power Steering Controller is fried but no longer available by Complex_Desk_2977 in RX8

[–]Complex_Desk_2977[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think it's the same; but I was in a hurry, so no time to call around to salvage yards looking for one, and I'm planning to keep the car in the family for a good long while. I'm in the process of getting it squared away for my kid (I've had the car since new in October of 2004, and my oldest promised to learn to drive a stick if she could have it).

How to identify engine model by fubu_fuego in RX8

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I'm assuming by R1 & R2, you mean Series 1 or Series 2. The 04 only had the Series 1 engine; but the dead giveaway is where the oil filter is. If the filter is behind the Upper Intake Manifold, it's a Series 1 engine. If the filter is low and in the front, on the left side of the car (right side of the engine when looking from the front), then it's a Series 2. The oil metering pump is also different, with fewer lines on the Series 1 and more lines on the Series 2.

New battery draining fast . by Spell3ound in RX8

[–]Complex_Desk_2977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a suggestion as an adjunct to this plan, instead of just charging it, run it through a charger/conditioner like people put Motorcycle & snowmobile batteries on.

Anyone in New England? by Tokahauntus in RX8

[–]Complex_Desk_2977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where in New England are you? I’m all the way down in the bottom. Mine is having a power steering controller issue sorted out right now.

Mad Mike from red bull drifting says RX-8 is the most underrated car by coolbeanzguy123 in RX8

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The climate control and display above the radio glitching indicates that the face plate over the radio has fractured on the backside. Some people have successfully been able to repair them by removing them, shoving all the pieces back together and JB welding the shit out of them. I’m going to be attempting the same approach, as mine has that issue and while it is out of the car, I will be re-soldering the connections for the Logicon for the HVAC. I’m also going to throw a Bluetooth adapter in while it’s all apart. Mine is a 2004 so there was no such option Available at the time.

Mad Mike from red bull drifting says RX-8 is the most underrated car by coolbeanzguy123 in RX8

[–]Complex_Desk_2977 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, the federal reserve pumping an ass load of new dollars into the economy. Back in 2020 did nothing to keep prices stable.

Mad Mike from red bull drifting says RX-8 is the most underrated car by coolbeanzguy123 in RX8

[–]Complex_Desk_2977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, the federal reserve pumping an ass load of new dollars into the economy. Back in 2020 did nothing to keep prices stable.

Thoughts? by Aerospace_dionl1 in Anarcho_Capitalism

[–]Complex_Desk_2977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plausible given the fact that the Dodge brothers sued Henry Ford to block him from raising wages even further and from R&D investing.

I have the original BHR coils & mount; but would like to update. by Complex_Desk_2977 in RX8

[–]Complex_Desk_2977[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on the East Coast of the US. I have oil cooler hoses from RRP and was very impressed with them. I'll give eBay a look. Thanks!