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#3539 of 3616 Re: loss of power steering [chparx8] by rx8wannab Oct 03, 2007 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: chparx8 (Jul 02, 2007 5:16 pm) Last night I lost my power steering too, while driving. Not fun--was driving down Sunset Blvd thru Beverly Hills--lots of twists in the road and manual steering takes muscle. Agree-very unsafe. At a light I turned off the car and turned it back on, and has been fine since.   Any further info or resolutions, bullwinkle or chparx8 (or others)?   2005 AT "The Blue Angel"
#3540 of 3616 Power steering loss - rest of the story by rx8wannab Oct 10, 2007 (11:24 am)
Following up on my previous post: I took my 8 in to the dealer. Similar with others' experience, the tech hadn't heard of the power steering loss problem but was told by Mazda tech line to solder some connection. Hope that's the end of the story.
#3541 of 3616 Re: Thinking about buying an '04 RX-8 [98nispat] by grinnin Oct 13, 2007 (8:25 am)
Replying to: 98nispat (Jun 07, 2007 8:49 pm) One of the main purposes of a forum like this is to share infomation with one another when something goes wrong which can give the impressions that the RX-8 is a quality nightmare. I would like to make a counterpoint.   I bought a 2004 RX-8 slightly used in June of 2005 with about 5K miles on it. (26K miles on it now)I live in Boston.. I drive it on lots of short trips where the engine does not fully warm up. I have had NOT ONE single problem with the car.. ZERO.. NADA.. It has ALWAYS started, I put 1/2 qt oil in every 1000 miles, and I switched to the Avon all-seasons so I can drive it in the winter safely (which I do). I have hit 122 mph on the Mass Pike at 2am, and I take offramp cloverleafs at 50-60 mph.   Three plus years later I still smile when I look at my car and I love my wife for saying yes when I wanted it so bad. Replies to this message: trispec (Oct 13, 2007 4:52 pm) jimary (Dec 25, 2007 9:44 pm) trispec2007 (Dec 26, 2007 7:09 am) rx8wannab (Oct 17, 2007 2:42 pm) chparx8 (Oct 19, 2007 9:19 am)
#3542 of 3616 Re: Thinking about buying an '04 RX-8 [grinnin] by trispec Oct 13, 2007 (4:52 pm)
Replying to: grinnin (Oct 13, 2007 8:25 am) Bingo another Boston urban rotary road runner. My 2005 RX-8 AT Sport Group 2 build, Nordic Green has 34K. My commute from Hyde Park through the Stony Brook reservation over to the BC campus is one hell of a great ride, (provided the HP and BPD aren't around) with three traffic rotarys to run and low traffic. There's a big swooping "S" going by the Chestnut Hill mall that's fantastic to blow by those who are scared by the turn at the bottom of the hill.   I've got Avons as well for the weather, mostly the wet stuff and the quieter ride. I burn half a quart every 1K, and millage is 15MPG to 17MPG depending on the amount of paddle shifting. I've not had any problems either. Nothing like this car. Dream ride and I mostly stay in 2nd gear.   Recently, discovered a $40 Bell bike rack that can be configured very low to the trunk to carry three mountain bikes at almost horizontal so highway speeds aren't slowed. Now we can drive anywhere, pop the bikes off, ride through the best scenery New England offers, then drive back passing everyone in their hulking camper sized SUVs just like a sports car should. This bike rack also keeps the bikes from blocking the tail lights, just need to be careful the bikes don't knick the paint going on. (I got knicked, but no dent) Once locked in place the bikes become a solid part of the car. The weight, roughly 150lb, is positioned at six points, two points at the bottom of the rear glass, two points at the edge of the trunk and two point just below the Mazda symbol on the back of the trunk. The rig self tightens onto the trunk as the car takes the bumps. With the rack attached, the trunk lid can still be fully opened. Replies to this message: jimary (Dec 25, 2007 9:44 pm) trispec2007 (Dec 26, 2007 7:09 am)
#3543 of 3616 Re: Thinking about buying an '04 RX-8 [grinnin] by rx8wannab Oct 17, 2007 (2:42 pm)
Replying to: grinnin (Oct 13, 2007 8:25 am) Good point! I should make it clear that even with the PS going out the one time, I wouldn't trade my car for anything else on the road within $20,000 of it.   Now, if my engine blows the day after the warranty expires, I may rethink! Replies to this message: chparx8 (Oct 19, 2007 9:19 am)
#3544 of 3616 Re: Thinking about buying an '04 RX-8 [rx8wannab] by chparx8 Oct 19, 2007 (9:19 am)
Replying to: rx8wannab (Oct 17, 2007 2:42 pm) Remember that if your PS goes out when say you are taking a tight turn at 50 or 60 mph and you go over an embankment, crash into a guard rail, cross a medium and go head on into traffic, you may never have a chance to buy another car! It's happened to me 5 or 6 times, once on a highway at freeway speeds, it is a scary experience...If you have this issue, and I would think most will and continue to drive it, I would be sure my life insurance policies are kept up to date.
#3545 of 3616 Mazda Chat Night by pf_flyer HOST Oct 23, 2007 (4:27 am)
It's Tuesday, so that means it's time for our weekly chat session. Meet and greet with some of your CarSpace forums friends and chat about your favorite cars!   The Mazda Club Chat is on tonight. The chat room opens at 8:45PM ET Hope to see YOU there! Check out the schedule
#3546 of 3616 Hey, I'm new here. Need help! by lovlyladielump Nov 29, 2007 (1:49 pm)
Hey Guys, So, I am new to this site and no, I don't have an RX8, yet. I am planning on getting one by next summer hopefully. I have wanted this car for quiet some time now, and I have started to learn more about it and research information on it.   This is what I want in my future baby: Year: 2006 or 2007 Exterior: Black Interior: Red and Black Transmission: Triptonic, I'd rather it be automatic, which kind of defeats the purpose of having a sports car, but I can always get it switched to manual if I please. Rims/Wheels: 18" Sevas S 55 http://www.d2autosport.com/wheels/sevas/s55chrome.jpg Tint: Not sure yet Body Kit: Infini Flared Urethane http://www.body-kitz.com/contents/me...ntshowcase.jpg Calipers: Red Detagged Navigation System (I get lost easily )   From what I have seen so far, this looks extremely sexy to me. I have looked up prices and it looks like it will be somewhere between $20,000 to $25,000. I wanted to ask if this sounds like a good idea, or if it's too much money to put into it or if you have any thoughts or suggestions please let me know. None of my friends have RX8's. And I am not sure who to turn to.   Thank You So Much, Hope to Hear From Someone Soon Replies to this message: stkntraffic (Nov 29, 2007 4:59 pm)
#3547 of 3616 Re: Hey, I'm new here. Need help! [lovlyladielump] by stkntraffic Nov 29, 2007 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: lovlyladielump (Nov 29, 2007 1:49 pm) How would you get an automatic switched to manual? Just curious.
#3548 of 3616 Re: Thinking about buying an '04 RX-8 [trispec] by jimary Dec 25, 2007 (9:44 pm)
Replying to: trispec (Oct 13, 2007 4:52 pm) Could you please identify the model of Bell bike rack that fits the RX8? I have been looking for a good fitting rack for some time with no success. Thanks for your Help. Jim Replies to this message: trispec2007 (Dec 26, 2007 7:09 am)

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