My RX-8 resto build - Page 3

nuke0907 · 02-18-2010, 10:47 PM

sweet deal. i've wanted one of those for a while now.

djmtsu · 02-19-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by nuke0907

sweet deal. i've wanted one of those for a while now.

You can pick them up cheap on eBay. I paid like $40 shipped for the remote with blank key. I think the store is Midwest Keyless. As soon as it arrived, we tested it on Fero313's Mazda6, and it programmed perfectly.

pineapplesoymilk · 02-19-2010, 08:22 AM

dude i am so gelous haha

djmtsu · 02-20-2010, 03:55 PM

Put in the new clutch pedal assembly today, and programmed the flip key remote. Both work perfect.

The car is takes a while to start. I don't know if it is bad plugs, bad coils, or a combination of the two. The dealer said it has new plugs, but I doubt it. The coils...who knows how old they are, and they are know to be crap.

On the road though....it is sweet! She pulls hard and handles great! Has a little alignment issue, pull left a little. Trans shifts great and it really feels like it pulls great all the way to redline.

SO, I am hoping that new plugs and coils will cure the slow start.

reddozen · 02-20-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 05rex8

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

I agree 100%... Renesis is a better motor overall, or I should say, I think it has more potential.

Dazed and Rotarded · 02-21-2010, 12:15 AM

dj , beware of the switch and poppin the trunk.. leading 8 battery killer!! lol

djmtsu · 03-07-2010, 10:37 AM

Small update yesterday.
New coils installed
New plugs installed
New filters
Changed oil
New steering wheel
new lug nuts (

)

Installed the Axxess iPod adapter.....and I am pretty sure it blew up my Head Unit. The display above the stereo lights up, but does not display anything. No sound from the stereo, it won't even power up.

WE3RX7 · 03-07-2010, 10:46 AM

S did the plugs and coils solve your problem? You may have a bad starter too... did you go with stock coils?

djmtsu · 03-07-2010, 11:14 AM

Starter has been replaced per the TSB. I did go with stock coils, since I got them for cost. I do need wires still, found that out when changing everything out. No big deal, ordering the RB wires today.

The car starts alot faster cold, and starts better hot, but not as quick as I would like. The car feels much more powerful, that is for sure.

Now if I can just figure out why the stereo is acting up, and why I have a CEL now.

Ugh, typical rotary, I should have switched to BMW's

Whizbang · 03-07-2010, 11:50 AM

5000!! damn man

sbrian2 · 03-08-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

Ugh, typical rotary, I should have switched to BMW's

Not any better, trust me. My 325Ci has had more problems in the past 15 months than my CRX has had in 15 years.

My5ABaby · 03-08-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

Now if I can just figure out why the stereo is acting up, and why I have a CEL now.

It's probably code 49, "Driver is a tool". Autozone, Advance, or Death will clear it for you.

djmtsu · 03-08-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by My5ABaby

It's probably code 49, "Driver is a tool". Autozone, Advance, or Death will clear it for you.

All your parts are belong to me.

djmtsu · 03-09-2010, 06:20 PM

Progress!

The stereo issue is fixed. Part of the faceplate detached from the stereo unit. Pushed it back in and resecured the screws, all is good. iPod adapter works perfect, and I am quite happy.

The CEL was for Secondary Air Solenoid Circuit. I wiggled the wires, and made sure the connections were good, and reset the light. Drove around at lunch, and home from work, and it has not come back on. The idle is smoother now as well.

I ordered some RB wires, hopefully they will be here Friday (and not Monday like UPS says).

Now it just needs tint, and a GOOD cleaning/polishing before DGRRX!!!!

My5ABaby · 03-09-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

The CEL was for Secondary Air Solenoid Circuit.

Hmmm, I guess I was wrong.

02-19-2010, 08:22 AM	#33
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02-20-2010, 03:55 PM	#34
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Put in the new clutch pedal assembly today, and programmed the flip key remote. Both work perfect. The car is takes a while to start. I don't know if it is bad plugs, bad coils, or a combination of the two. The dealer said it has new plugs, but I doubt it. The coils...who knows how old they are, and they are know to be crap. On the road though....it is sweet! She pulls hard and handles great! Has a little alignment issue, pull left a little. Trans shifts great and it really feels like it pulls great all the way to redline. SO, I am hoping that new plugs and coils will cure the slow start. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

02-21-2010, 12:15 AM	#36
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03-07-2010, 10:37 AM	#37
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Small update yesterday. New coils installed New plugs installed New filters Changed oil New steering wheel new lug nuts ( ) Installed the Axxess iPod adapter.....and I am pretty sure it blew up my Head Unit. The display above the stereo lights up, but does not display anything. No sound from the stereo, it won't even power up. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-07-2010, 11:14 AM	#39
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Starter has been replaced per the TSB. I did go with stock coils, since I got them for cost. I do need wires still, found that out when changing everything out. No big deal, ordering the RB wires today. The car starts alot faster cold, and starts better hot, but not as quick as I would like. The car feels much more powerful, that is for sure. Now if I can just figure out why the stereo is acting up, and why I have a CEL now. Ugh, typical rotary, I should have switched to BMW's __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

02-18-2010, 10:47 PM	#31
nuke0907 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 67 Rep Power: 17	sweet deal. i've wanted one of those for a while now.

03-07-2010, 10:46 AM	#38
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	S did the plugs and coils solve your problem? You may have a bad starter too... did you go with stock coils?

03-07-2010, 11:50 AM	#40
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03-09-2010, 06:20 PM	#44
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Progress! The stereo issue is fixed. Part of the faceplate detached from the stereo unit. Pushed it back in and resecured the screws, all is good. iPod adapter works perfect, and I am quite happy. The CEL was for Secondary Air Solenoid Circuit. I wiggled the wires, and made sure the connections were good, and reset the light. Drove around at lunch, and home from work, and it has not come back on. The idle is smoother now as well. I ordered some RB wires, hopefully they will be here Friday (and not Monday like UPS says). Now it just needs tint, and a GOOD cleaning/polishing before DGRRX!!!! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5