yes i searched..and no i didnt find anything.......

my 8 is experiencing many of the same symptoms as countless others ive read about have experienced

hesitation at take off
no "get up and go"
rough idle

these are the things i found to try and fix it

replace ignition coils
spark plugs
plug wires
clogged cat?
malfunctioning/dirty throttle body

so today i did the check on the throttle body..aka i removed the air duct leading to it and opened the valve w my hand..apparently it was supposed to shut quickly with a spring loaded like action...mine kinda slowly (not real slow but not quick either) shut.

basically i was hoping to find advice/tips on the removal of this expensive and apparently well designed part http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=115842&highlight=removing+the+throttle+body