Best products from r/RX8
We found 37 comments on r/RX8 discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 31 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Yatour Digital Music CD Changer Compatible with Bluetooth Function Car Adapter Hands Fress Call Adapter USB charging For Mazda 2 3 5 6 MX-5 RX-8 MPV etc
- 🎶Hands-free Phone Call (HFP): supports Answer/Hang up etc., via car radio buttons and steering wheel buttons.Private Phone Call :Hold radio fast forward button 【>>】for 2 seconds during conversation, and the call transfers from Bluetooth hands free to mobile phone private status. Hold radio button 【>>】for 2 seconds again, the call turns back to Bluetooth hands free again.
- 🎶Wireless A2DP Playback: easily streaming music of Bluetooth devices into factory car stereo system.Bluetooth AVRCP Control: controls Prev/Next Track, Pause/Play, Fast forward/backward via car radio buttons or steering wheel buttons easily and safely.
- 🎶AUX Input: Supports 3.5mm auxiliary input, able to connect any external audio sources.Easy Charge: Offers 5V/1A standard USB charging port.
- 🎶Hi-Fi Sound Quality: Connected to car stereo via wire harness, no interference and no loss of sound quality, rivaling original CD sound. BTA allows you to easily have popular configuration of advanced car stereo, is the best choice for safe driving and enjoying digital music.
- 🎶Installation Diagram:Before installation, please carefully read the Manual.Usually, the car stereo needs to be removed so as to plug BTA’s main connector into CD changer port on radio back. For some car models, BTA can be installed in glove box or trunk where external CD changer port is located (Requires special splitter cable).
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2. Idemitsu Synthetic Blend Rotary Racing Premix - 1 Quart
For best performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual.Premix rotary fuel lubeImproved sealing performance and additional wear protection for apex seals, side seals, etc.Keeps fuel injectors and exhaust port clean and minimizes cloggingReduces frictionDesign...
3. Metra 95-7510 Double DIN Installation Kit for 2004-2008 Mazda RX-8 Vehicles,Black
- Double-Din Installation Package
- For 2004-2008 Mazda RX-8 Vehicles
- Supports a Double DIN head unit or stacked ISO mount units
- Flat black finish to match the panels above and below the radio
- Retains the factory climate controls and all features of the factory HVAC
- Double-Din Installation Package, For 2004-2008 Mazda RX-8 Vehicles
- Supports a Double DIN head unit or stacked ISO mount units
- Flat black finish to match the panels above and below the radio, Retains the factory climate controls and all features of the factory HVAC
- Control clock functions with both 12 and 24hr modes with the accurate crystal-controlled clock, The HVAC control indicators dim with headlights
- HVAC status shown on upper display, OEM style connectors are included for audio, climate, hazard, and display connections. Software is USB updateable
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4. Viton Fluoroelastomer Sheet Gasket, Black
- Maximum Pressure: 1000 pounds_per_square_inch
- Minimum Temperature: -20 degrees_fahrenheit
- Maximum Temperature: 400 degrees_fahrenheit
- ASTM D2000
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5. Kicker KISLOC 2-Channel K-Series Speaker Cable to RCA Adapter with Line Out Converter
- K-Series Interconnect Cable
- World'S First Micro Surface Mount Line-Out Converter
- Two Channel Speaker To Rca
- K-Grip Dual-Mold Connectors Offer Sure Grip
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6. GooDeal VSV EGR Vacuum Switch Purge Valve Solenoid for Mazda 626 Protege K5T49090
EGR Vacuum Solenoid Switch Valve VSV for Mazda FordShipping from our USA warehouse, fast shipping and good service.
7. Aeromotive 15120 Quick Connect, 5/16'' with AN-06 port and 1/8'' gauge port
- The Aeromotive line of custom fittings, adapters and hose-ends are a step above the norm, offering uncompromised fuel flow and positive sealing
- Constructed of 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminum or stainless steel, each component is CNC-machined for precision fit and unmatched flow
- All billet aluminum fittings are anodized Type II bright dip black for corrosion protection and unrivaled aesthetics
- We offer a complete line of hard to find fittings from OEM specific connections to AN adapters
- Thread Diameter: AN-06 (3)
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8. ELEGOO UNO R3 Board ATmega328P ATMEGA16U2 with USB Cable Compatible with Arduino IDE Projects, RoHS Compliant
NEW IMPROVEMENT: Clear prints on the female header connector, more precise and easier to use the wire.The ELEGOO UNO R3 BOARD now uses an ATMega16U2 instead of the ATMega8U2 chip. Faster transfer rates and more memory.Control using ATMEL ATMEGA328P chip(the same with Arduino UNO R3)100% compatible w...
9. Vktech 2M EGT Thermocouple K Type Temperature Probe Sensors Exhaust Screw Threads New
- Cable External Shielding:Stainless Steel Braiding
- Fits all our temperature controllers.
- Allows forming and bending of the thermocouple without the risk of cracking
- Size : 20* 8.5* 0.5
- Color : silver
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10. MAX6675 Module + Type K Thermocouple Temperature Sensor Temperature Testing Range for Arduino Raspberry Pi
- Operating voltage: 3.0~5.5V;
- Internal integrated cold junction compensation circuit;
- With a simple three serial SPI interface;
- Temperature signal can be converted into 12-bit digital;
- Temperature resolution of: 0.25 Degree;
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11. Diymore 2004 20x4 LCD Module Shield Blue Backlight with IIC/I2C/TWI Serial Interface for Arduino UNO R3 MEGA2560
- A New High-Quality 4 Line 20 Character Lcd Module.
- Potentiometer can be adjusted to control the contrast.
- Back light can be turned off by removing the jumper on the back panel.
- IIC/I2C interface was developed to reduce the IO port usage
- Much needed control panel IO ports can be used to add some sensors, SD card and so on.
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12. ATP RA-16 Carbon Activated Premium Cabin Air Filter
- Filters 98 percent of contaminants entering vehicle through air vents
- Captures and eliminates odors with an activated carbon charged filter media
- Provides clean and effective protection with a highly porous coconut shell based carbon
- Improves airflow vs. contaminated or clogged filters
- Easy to change with included instructions for your vehicle
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13. Bussmann BP/FMX-30 30 Amp Female Maxi Fuse
- This has female maxi fuse
- It has a rating of 30 amperes
- It is in pink color
- It offers high ampere protection in compact package
- It has a 12 volts DC
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14. Belkin F8Z439-P TuneCast Auto Universal Hands-Free AUX for iPod, iPhone, iPad and Galaxy Models
- Product Type - FM Transmitter
- Features high-clarity, full-stereo sound
- Provides compact cable management.May not function properly with certain QuickCharge 3.0 devices
- Ultralight for portability; features compact cable management
- Belkin recommends that USB port not be used while TuneCast Auto Universal is being used for transmit audio
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15. NGK (6700) RE7C-L Laser Iridium Spark Plug, Pack of 1
Laser welded iridium center electrode tip ensures high durability and greater sparkPlatinum disc welded to backside of ground electrode provides long lifeLonger insulator nose prevents fouling, corrugated ribs on insulator prevents flashover, and the triple gasket seal eliminates combustion gas leak...
16. NGK (6701) RE9B-T Laser Iridium Spark Plug, Pack of 1
Laser welded iridium center electrode tip ensures high durability and greater sparkPlatinum disc welded to backside of ground electrode provides long lifeLonger insulator nose prevents fouling, corrugated ribs on insulator prevents flashover, and the triple gasket seal eliminates combustion gas leak...
17. Lucas Oil 10847 Snowmobile Oil - 1 Gallon
For best performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual.
18. iSimple IS31 Antenna Bypass FM Modulator for Factory or Aftermarket Car Radios
- Universal aux audio input for all FM radios
- Simply flip the switch.Selectable operating frequencies 87.9 MHz and 88.3 MHz
- Enjoy the clear, clean audio, Car radio aux input has a sleek, compact design
- Antenna bypass FM modulator, Play almost any portable device directly through your radio
- Audio connections and docking cables sold separately
- Universal aux audio input for all FM radios
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19. Dorman CMK116394 Clutch Master Cylinder Kit
Direct replacement kit contains new components to restore clutch master cylinderApplication specific
20. Lucas 10003 Upper Cylinder Lubrication & Injector Cleaner 32 oz.
- Lucas fuel treatment is formulated for both gasoline and diesel engines, carbureted or fuel injected
- Use it to pass smog tests. Finally, it totally neutralizes the harmful effects of low sulfur diesel fuel.
- Tan color
- 1 Quart
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I've blown about $7,220 total so far on my supercharger kit - here's what I've bought and spent so far:
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Used Pettit SC Kit
[$4,750]
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Full SuperCharger Compressor Unit Rebuild at Kenne Bell
http://www.kennebell.net/KBWebsite/Reman_SC_pg/layouts/remansc.htm
[$750]
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Ryan Racing 6-Rib Pulleys - Full Set with wider belt plus 8-PSI and 11-PSI SC Pulleys, Anodized Blue
https://www.ryanrotaryperformance.com/
[$713]
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GReddy CAI, Custom-Built Version for Pettit SC Applications (slightly different from Turbo version on their site)
https://www.rx8performance.com/products/greddy-turbo-cold-air-intake-1
[$365]
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KOYO Radiator from Black Halo Racing, All Aluminum
https://black-halo-racing.myshopify.com/collections/rx8-engine/products/koyo-performance-radiator
[$280]
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MAZMART RE-Medy Water Pump With Thermostat to Replace Shitty Stock Series 1 Version
http://shop.mazmart.com/en/rx8-re-medy-high-flow-water-pump
[$345]
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12"x12" Gasket Material to cut UIM->LIM Seals From (old gaskets on SC unit are all burnt up/shredded from previous uninstall job)
https://www.amazon.com/Viton-Fluoroelastomer-Sheet-Gasket-Black/dp/B0075ZN4RE
[$18]
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I still have a few more little odds and ends to get, but I've essentially bought all the big stuff. When all is said and done, total expenses will likely be around $8-9k overall. Put in perspective, I bought my 2007 RX8 for $9,500 in 2013 with 34k original miles on it under a salvage title; it's probably worth half that much now. So yeah, my SC kit is worth way more than my car lol. Oh well, so goes the life of the obsessive modder/HP junkie. I still love it. I can not WAIT to get his thing installed!
Yes, it's a 4 port auto. Rebuilds/refurbished engines will be a premium because they are so rare and parts are harder to come by.
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Common symptoms a rebuild is imminent are hard starting when the engine is warmed up to operating temperature, bad idle, terrible gas mileage (yes, it can get WORSE), and stalling when warmed up. Be sure to keep on top of ignition health and oil changes to mitigate this as long as possible
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The DVD nav is useless nowadays (and from what I hear, when it came out as well), due to lack of updates. Most gut the screen out and install an Android tablet. If you're nerdy like me, I'd look into a Raspberry Pi.
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For Bluetooth audio, the easiest and cheapest solution is an adapter like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Changer-Bluetooth-Adapter-charging/dp/B014QZHR28/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=yatour+bluetooth+rx8&qid=1554124534&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull
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You could also go with a metra kit and aftermarket head unit, but that gets pricey and from my own personal experience, isn't work the trouble to get everything working.
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The synthetic vs. non-synthetic arguement has been beaten to death. Personally, I use synthetic (both before and after I installed an SOHN adapter) without issue. Many synthetics are designed to burn cleaner now that when the car came out. Pick a weight appropriate to your climate (or use 0W-40 like I do and you're covered all year). The most important thing is a good oil change interval (I personally do 3000 miles/5000km) and sticking to it.
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The oil pressure gauge is more of an "on-off" switch and will never move unless you have a very serious problem (in which case, the needle doesn't come up). If you want an accurate measurement, you'll need to install a oil pressure sensor and gauge.
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You can use any grade of gas in a pinch. In the US, I've used 89 octane without issue during the winter (believe this equals to your 92 octane in NZ...not sure if this conversion chart I'm referencing is totally accurate). Many even use regular 87 (your 91 octane, I believe) without a problem. Your 95 octane is perfectly fine, as it equals our 91 octane.
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Read up on a manual conversion on RX-8 club...it's terribly involved and you might as well just sell this car and find a manual shell if you're pursuing that route.
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Hope all of that helps! Welcome to the club!
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There are plenty of tutorials online. Are you using a stock rx-8 stereo or aftermarket? To keep things as simple as I possibly can, you'll need to run a power line from the battery to the amplifier with an in-line fuse. Run a ground wire from the amplifier to any grounded metal. You also need to run the remote wire. If you're using an aftermarket stereo, they always have a remote line in the wiring harness. I'm not sure if the rx-8 stock radio does or not. You can also run the remote line to your fuse box but you need to make sure the fuse only gets power when the car is turned on or your amp will suck power out of your battery when the car is off. Those are the three main cables you need to turn the amp on. Now you'll need the cables that will provide audio signal from your stereo. So you'll need to run an rca cable from your stereo to the amplifier. If the rx-8 doesn't have subwoofer rca out, you can always use a speaker wire -to- rca adapter like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I4EF1BC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tKuJBbQ5H9RKZ
This will let you run speaker wire from your speakers to this adapter and convert that signal to rca for your amplifier. This way means that the the subs will be acting as normal full range speakers but if you just want some bass it'll work fine. Then you'll need to run speaker wire from your amp to your subs. It's complicated in words and there are plenty of videos out there so I recommend watching them and following along. Good luck!
The second one is the correct solenoid for the VDI solenoid.
You want this
It’s a cheap knockoff but I’ve got two in my car and they’re still going strong after a year.
This is located in a bank of solenoids with two others mounted to the back of the upper intake manifold (between the UIM and the fireball). The easiest way to get to it is to remove the UIM. It’s not hard (I can do it in about 10 minutes) but there’s a lot of small bits to remove to get there.
It’s behind the glove box, which drops out to give you access. It’s super easy. YouTube video shows how here:
https://youtu.be/9VXpG4Cslr0
Got the new filters on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010ECUL2/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_bd6HAbSM03AB4
I believe that fuse in particular is a 30A pink female maxi (FMX) fuse. Here's one on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bussmann-BP-FMX-30-Female-Maxi/dp/B000BXMEWS
Pretty much any auto shop should have it too.
However, I read in a couple spots that the ACC fuse being blown prevents your car from starting too.. I'm not sure how true that is, but this is the only fuse I could find that shares all the components that aren't working. I guess the quick check is to just pull that fuse and see if it starts up. If it won't start up after pulling that fuse, that means that it does indeed run the ignition, and that fuse isn't the problem. :(
I just use this and tune the stereo to that frequency. Save it at station 6 and you're good to go.
Use two cycle oil, the best is synthetic Idemitsu.
http://www.idemitsu-usa.com/h/35/products.htm
https://www.amazon.com/Idemitsu-30018102-75000C020-Rotary-Racing-Premix-1/dp/B07MMT3SLB/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_263_lp_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZMRBXGW7W8TTSS43KEFQ
http://www.amazon.com/NGK-RE7C-L-Laser-Iridium-Spark/dp/B000GZEU64/
http://www.amazon.com/NGK-RE9B-T-Laser-Iridium-Spark/dp/B000AUP2VW
Much better price, and they are legit, I bought some earlier this year. And I also recommend the BHR coils.
Posting from mobile is difficult. Anyway. $25 and 2 hours of work later I have an aux jack with no exposed wires other than the cable itself hardwired into the radio without any crazy soldering necessary. Even has an on off switch to make things super easy. http://i.imgur.com/kHSWDAJ.jpg
This is the device I used. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002U5XPBE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1413954167&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40
there are metra kits on amazon for like $150
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https://www.amazon.com/Metra-95-7510-Installation-2004-2008-Vehicles/dp/B001N7Q1R0
I had the same issue. The clutch pedal was broke and master cylinder was shot. Got a both on Amazon. Judging by the age of you car it is possible it is just the master cylinder. I got the rebuid kit and it was pretty straight forward. https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-CMK116394-Clutch-Master-Cylinder/dp/B001PYG6PS?keywords=rx8+clutch+master&qid=1536430333&sr=8-5&ref=mp_s_a_1_5
I used to use Lucas Oil Upper Cylinder Lubricant for about a year. Seemed to make the idle better. Been without it for about 6 years now though, and I haven't noticed a difference besides the idle.