My RX-8 resto build - Page 2

WE3RX7 · 02-07-2010, 05:00 PM

I think this may be a first "resto rx8 project" lol. I plan to restore mine in about another 5 to 10 years, lol...

On the BHR, build your own kit. I thought about going that way too, but then priced everything out and you can save yourself $100 or more if you do it yourself. BHR builds a great product, but its really all OTS stuff... the only "hard part" is the bracket which really isn't that difficult.

Also, REW is a good swap. After seeing the cars at Dave's (especially that white MS RX8) the swap is CLEAN and definitely a good way to go.

Good buy, and we'll be glad to have any rotary at DGRR... luckily, more and more guys are buying outside their generation so the love is spreading

FC3S Murray · 02-07-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

$5000

You sneaky son-of-a-bitch!

THAT IS A STEAL!! Congrats man. I really wanted to see the SSR's on the FC though....

BTW; love the interior on the 8. I have become a big fan on the tan/black combo over the last few years.

project86 · 02-07-2010, 05:45 PM

i hate you for buying that for 5k. but good find thats awesome. i want an 8 so bad.. but i would never lose my fc for one. it was my first love ....

djmtsu · 02-08-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by project86

i hate you for buying that for 5k. but good find thats awesome. i want an 8 so bad.. but i would never lose my fc for one. it was my first love ....

Trust me, I love me FC too. So easy and CHEAP to work on. Lends well to homebrewed parts! My mom couldn't believe I'm selling it either!

Murry, I will have some pics of the FC with the SSR's soon. Last part to fix it is sitting at the dealer, have to pick it up today.

Hell, depending on how things go, I might still bring the FC to DGRRX. If it doesn't sell before then, or the 8 is screwed up, I'll bring it out one last time!!

WE3RX7- Do you think you could get me a parts list?

***TitaniumTT*** · 02-08-2010, 08:23 AM

I think you should bring the FC to Deals one last time if you still have her. You'll have the 8 for a while and no definate timeframe on the FC

05rex8 · 02-08-2010, 04:53 PM

keep the renesis; boosted or not--it's a great engine, its just not a dyno queen motor like the rew

if you do boost it, do your homework

prican · 02-08-2010, 09:39 PM

nice find

djmtsu · 02-09-2010, 07:53 AM

Some parts should be here today:

-new clutch pedal assembly
-new steering wheel
-new shift knob
-radiator comb

*Big thanks to Tom at partsgroup.com!!!!

djmtsu · 02-10-2010, 07:54 AM

Parts are here!

jfaplanet is doing some strengthening welds to the new clutch pedal assembly, should be able to pick it up today. Sadly, the 8 is outside, so I couldn't do anything last night. It has been super cold out, and the FC is in the garage almost done.

Woot!

Gregory Casimir · 02-10-2010, 10:22 AM

nice find dude.

FC Zach · 02-11-2010, 12:17 AM

Sweet! Great find, sad to see the 2nd go

nuke0907 · 02-18-2010, 09:27 PM

nice upgrade.

djmtsu · 02-18-2010, 09:50 PM

Getting there.

Received my flip key today. When I get the chance I am taking it to the dealer to get it cut and programmed. I only have the Valet key, so I can't do it myself.

WE3RX7 · 02-18-2010, 10:22 PM

Ah man - that sucks... programming the key yourself is no big deal. I have done a few so far, but I'd like to get a flip key for my '04 as well. Def need the actual key though.. hope they dont screw you on the cost, last time I had a dealership do it it was around $180 to program the key, not even cut it!

djmtsu · 02-18-2010, 10:44 PM

I have the hook up.

The husband of a lady I work with is a tech at Nelson Mazda. They are cutting the key for $18, and he is programming it on the DL.

Once that is done I can do more myself.

Win!

02-07-2010, 05:45 PM	#18
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02-08-2010, 08:23 AM	#20
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02-08-2010, 04:53 PM	#21
05rex8 Turbo 8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 131 Rep Power: 17	keep the renesis; boosted or not--it's a great engine, its just not a dyno queen motor like the rew if you do boost it, do your homework __________________

02-09-2010, 07:53 AM	#23
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Some parts should be here today: -new clutch pedal assembly -new steering wheel -new shift knob -radiator comb *Big thanks to Tom at partsgroup.com!!!! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

02-10-2010, 07:54 AM	#24
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Parts are here! jfaplanet is doing some strengthening welds to the new clutch pedal assembly, should be able to pick it up today. Sadly, the 8 is outside, so I couldn't do anything last night. It has been super cold out, and the FC is in the garage almost done. Woot! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

02-07-2010, 05:00 PM	#16
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	I think this may be a first "resto rx8 project" lol. I plan to restore mine in about another 5 to 10 years, lol... On the BHR, build your own kit. I thought about going that way too, but then priced everything out and you can save yourself $100 or more if you do it yourself. BHR builds a great product, but its really all OTS stuff... the only "hard part" is the bracket which really isn't that difficult. Also, REW is a good swap. After seeing the cars at Dave's (especially that white MS RX8) the swap is CLEAN and definitely a good way to go. Good buy, and we'll be glad to have any rotary at DGRR... luckily, more and more guys are buying outside their generation so the love is spreading

02-08-2010, 09:39 PM	#22
prican Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	nice find

02-10-2010, 10:22 AM	#25
Gregory Casimir Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 253 Rep Power: 16	nice find dude.

02-11-2010, 12:17 AM	#26
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 20	Sweet! Great find, sad to see the 2nd go __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

02-18-2010, 09:27 PM	#27
nuke0907 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 67 Rep Power: 17	nice upgrade.

02-18-2010, 09:50 PM	#28
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Getting there. Received my flip key today. When I get the chance I am taking it to the dealer to get it cut and programmed. I only have the Valet key, so I can't do it myself. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

02-18-2010, 10:22 PM	#29
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Ah man - that sucks... programming the key yourself is no big deal. I have done a few so far, but I'd like to get a flip key for my '04 as well. Def need the actual key though.. hope they dont screw you on the cost, last time I had a dealership do it it was around $180 to program the key, not even cut it!

02-18-2010, 10:44 PM	#30
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	I have the hook up. The husband of a lady I work with is a tech at Nelson Mazda. They are cutting the key for $18, and he is programming it on the DL. Once that is done I can do more myself. Win! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5