Just got an rx8

Paul R · February 13, 2011, 07:59:34 PM

Hi,

Just picked up my blue rx8 from a dealer, I just wondered if the previous owner was on here? Reg no Gx53 vaf.

Cheers,

Paul.

Arnie_O · February 13, 2011, 09:27:37 PM

Welcome to the MRC dude
You may have more luck finding the previous owner over on the RX8 Owners Club

Hope you checked it for hot starting problems before you bought it

Paul R · February 13, 2011, 09:36:16 PM

Quote from: Arnie_O;742501Welcome to the MRC dude
You may have more luck finding the previous owner over on the RX8 Owners Club

Hope you checked it for hot starting problems before you bought it

Tried there and no one has come forward. It was ok hot starting when i picked it up.

I couldnt start it yesterday though, but I think it was my technique! I\'m used to piston engines! I\'m never sure when to let go of the key! Did a hot start today though and it was fine!

Going to fit new plugs and coils soon as a precautionary measure anyway.

Cheers,

Paul.

Paul.

Test Drives Unlimited · February 13, 2011, 09:40:52 PM

Hi Paul & Welcome to the MRC

Arnie_O · February 13, 2011, 10:14:34 PM

How many miles you got on the clock dude?
and remember stay away from that throttle when starting

Paul R · February 13, 2011, 10:36:18 PM

Quote from: Arnie_O;742518How many miles you got on the clock dude?
and remember stay away from that throttle when starting

It\'s got 65k on the clock. I know it had plugs at around 30k miles, but no mention of coils, so I think I\'ll get some uprated ones.

Paul.

Arnie_O · February 13, 2011, 10:39:40 PM

I would whack a set of Magnacore Ht leads on there too If you get them all from Mazda Rotary Parts then you will get a discount on the HT leads if bought with 4 coils. Well worth doing as the OEM Ht leads are not the greatest once they get a little older

clive · February 13, 2011, 10:45:30 PM

Hi Paul and welcome to MRC,

Have fun out there :3gears-lh
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Arnie_O · February 13, 2011, 10:55:50 PM

Thats an irresponsible Smiley for an intro hello Clive lol

Paul R · February 13, 2011, 11:04:43 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/IGNITION-COIL-NGK-SPARK-PLUG-NGK-WIRE-SET-MAZDA-RX-8-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem45f6dd21adQQitemZ300494430637QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

What do you guys think of this? off of ebay. I\'ve read that they can be trusted by a few members?

Cheers,

Paul.

Will66 · February 13, 2011, 11:10:50 PM

Zapparts are apparently reputable.

Arnie_O · February 13, 2011, 11:14:46 PM

its a good price, and as Will66 says they are apparently reputable however I am stull very wary of purchasing anything from e-bay thats actually going to be integral to the running of my engine... i personally would\'nt even tough an e-bay exhaust system but then I guess i am one of the exceptions and i have an obsession for a certain Jap tuner

Paul R · February 13, 2011, 11:14:59 PM

Can anyone confirm that they are the correct part numbers that I need?

Cheers,

Paul.

Paul R · February 14, 2011, 08:31:15 AM

Quote from: Paul R;742542Can anyone confirm that they are the correct part numbers that I need?

Cheers,

Paul.

Anyone? I need to order today to get them for the weekend.

Arnie_O · February 14, 2011, 11:15:38 AM

The part number for the coils looks correct to me however I can\'t confirm the other items as I order mine from MRP and just trust that what\'s sent is correct
Though there are members on the RX8OC that have used that kit
Sorry I can\'t be more help