Seems we use a lot of threads in here for general chat so might as well have a dedicated thread!

Do I fit in the NW :) I'm only 5 miles away :lol:

happy wednesday everyone. ;)

i see you lurking there arrrrex-8..

still lurking :lol:

Do I fit in the NW :) I'm only 5 miles away :lol:

Of course!

quiet night eh?

Yah... I go to Port Orchard tomorrow for a 7pm thing, which means leaving work at like 4:30... I'm really not looking forward to the drive down :(

Is Formula Drift coming to Seattle this year? Thinking I want to check out the 3 rotor 8.

I'm chattering away - LOL

Do I fit in the NW :) I'm only 5 miles away :lol:

Last time I checked, British Columbia was North of me, but I'm still West of you!

:fingersx:

The wife made BBQ ribs tonight and I ate way too much!

I'll smoke an award winning Pork Butt for the engine party this Spring, THAT will stuff you silly.

Is Formula Drift coming to Seattle this year? Thinking I want to check out the 3 rotor 8.

Evergreen Speedway July 9-10 from what i can tell. you coming up?

Thinking about it. I'm not into drifting but I want to checkout the 8. You going?

So I'm getting new tires tomorrow. Anyone want to drive around on Saturday to help break them in? I want to try and put 300 miles on them between Friday and Saturday so that by the time I get to Bremerton on Sunday, they'll have seen at least 400. If possible I'd like to hit 500 but I don't see that as being possible.

^ Working, sorry, but it sounds like fun.

In the waiting room gettin ma new rubber right now.

What tires you getting?

Dunlop Starspecs, 255/40-17. Should last the whole season hopefully, my last set was 245/45-17 and lasted for 250 autox runs and 10,000 miles

http://clickteesside.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/noooo.bmp

They will do the same with our section as they did to SoCal, remove post counts. Ill never ever get my post count than.

http://www.slowertraffickeepright.com/images/Highway.gif

I knew WB was the slowest!

Thinking about it. I'm not into drifting but I want to checkout the 8. You going?

there were two 8s there last year actually.

i'll probs go if i'm in town.

if you guys go, take pic's! i'll be attending it when it comes down here in march

edit; holy shat, ispy lead me to the nw forum :lol:

tell me about this ispy.. i never learned..

They will do the same with our section as they did to SoCal, remove post counts. Ill never ever get my post count than.

:banghead: Damn it! I live and die by my post count!

:banghead: Damn it! I live and die by my post count!

I take pride in my post count! I try to make more than a 1 word post like *cough*mike*cough*

^lol..........

I take pride in my post count! I try to make more than a 1 word post like *cough*mike*cough*

^lol..........

shhhhhhhhhhh...

tell me about this ispy.. i never learned..

http://www.rx8club.com/vaispy.php

clicky

^^ thanks!

Weather is warming up! We need a BBQ/install/hangout meet :)

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/80924508/

Weather is warming up! We need a BBQ/install/hangout meet :)

I have some sways and endlinks in the mail if you feel like coming up for an install/BBQ day sometime

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/80924508/

Wow why did you share that..

I have some sways and endlinks in the mail if you feel like coming up for an install/BBQ day sometime

Hm, I have some sways and endlinks sitting in my bedroom...

^^nice shaping up already. I can bring beer or food. Would be cool to have time for pics and drive but that may be pushing it.

I'd be up for an install hangout day.

Anyone going to the NWAlfa club performance driving day at Bremerton on 3/21?

My buddy with a 335 and I are signed up and going.

It's raining in Phoenix. I just thought you should know that. :wavey:

Blue skies in Portland something is up.

Blue skies in Seattle too

I have been working since 07:00. Time to get outside and enjoy the weather!

I'd be up for an install hangout day.

Anyone going to the NWAlfa club performance driving day at Bremerton on 3/21?

My buddy with a 335 and I are signed up and going.

is that a lapping day or what?

Anybody have an engine hoist?

Me :)

Not sure I can fit it in the truck this weekend though :( I can try

You can rent them at some auto parts places...They are $150 ish to buy....if you have the room in your garage

Don't try yet - I have time to think about this. You coming to the States?

Oh yea of short memory.....

I thought you were buying me dinner and beers Friday??

And Breakfast on Saturday ;)

Your on - best beer and breakfast in town! Bringing the family?

LOL

Anybody have an engine hoist?

i have one in auburn but not a good way to transport it at the moment..

awesome - we all have time to plan this. I have been studying the engine pull. Looks easier than I first thought. If I can get the drivers side engine mount bracket off the block through the wheel well, it's a done deal with one person.

Mounts are easy...there is one bolt on the top of the bell housing that sucks...otherwise it is just parts removals to make it easy.....and out it comes

Mounts are easy...there is one bolt on the top of the bell housing that sucks...otherwise it is just parts removals to make it easy.....and out it comes

The one behind the slave cylinder?

The one at the top of the bell housing.....beside the Plug for the WB02....Need a really log extension and some patience...:)

Harbor Freight has a 1 ton for $130 (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93840) Will this make the reach?

Delivers the lifting ability you need with the advantage of compact storage. Includes ram, chain and hook.

* Boom extends from 36-1/4" to 50-1/4"
* Crane height adjusts from 82" to 94"
* Clevis grab hook with safety latch
* Double ball bearing swivel casters


Maximum working capacity: 1 ton; Boom extension capacities: 1 ton @ 36-1/4", 3/4 ton @ 45-1/2", 1/2 ton @ 50-1/4", 1/4 ton @ 50-1/4"; Height capacities: 1 ton @ 82", 1/4 ton @ 94"; Ram capacity: 3 ton.

Should work fine....

That's what I figured. Kent at work said his little brother has one, and loves it.

Just needs to fit under the front lip.....sometimes you need to stick the tires on blocks if it won't fit without them...

Porsche 918 Spyder Concept hybrid that gets 78 MPG.

http://www.dailytech.com/Porsche+Showcases+Gorgeous+78+MPG+918+Spyder+Plugi n+Hybrid+Concept/article17804.htm



http://images.dailytech.com/nimage/13827_918_1.jpg

78 MPG?

I remember reading some really old Popular Mechanics about a guy that invented a 100 MPG car in the 70's. Remember that?

Or the Lupo, which Top Gear got to hit 80mpg...

When I saw Lupo I thought of Lupin the 3rd.

http://media.animegalleries.net/albums/LupinIII/Fujiko/lupin_fujiko043.jpg

I found a fun video to watch. The guy has a slow start, but ends up catching and passing the people that passed him. I especially like it when the instructor gives him the slow down and calm down a bit hand signal at the section of 5:15.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyCtRe4BEcE

Stock suspension FTL! Sounds like he's running out of 4th on that long uphill straight... kinda nuts, that puts him at around 120mph uphill? I love seeing him FLY by that Supra around 6:40.

Man, it feels sooo good to be back on reasonable tires again. Coming back from Bremerton Sunday, I took the I-5 to 405 North interchange down by Southcenter at 65 in cruise control and 6th gear. I really wouldn't have been comfortable doing that on the All Seasons :lol: Instead I think I scared the shit out of a minivan that was taking the turn at 30 in the other lane :lol:

^ haha Glad you're back on good tires. How are they? Have you broken them in?

4th will get you 131-132 at the limit. Yea he's driving pretty fast. That's a hard course (at least on the video games haha) I agree with the Supra pass comment too.

I love when people think the 8s are slow.

^ haha Glad you're back on good tires. How are they? Have you broken them in?

Haha, just sent you a PM on them actually. Looking back on it, I'm really glad I did that event on the All Seasons. I think the experience has left me with a much better sense of what's going on with my tires. I *THINK* I can notice the difference in sidewall stiffness between the 255's and my old 245's but it's minor at best and might even be my fat ass moving in the seat more :lol:. There seems to be a little bit of... squirm? I'm thinking it's because the tread blocks are still so big, being a new tire with a very high wear rating and all :D: The grip is all there though and the tires break away very predictably and progressively. It's so much easier to ride the line of over/understeer in a turn-around on these than it was on the All Seasons :lol:


4th will get you 131-132 at the limit. Yea he's driving pretty fast. That's a hard course (at least on the video games haha) I agree with the Supra pass comment too.

In general, sounded like he has a CAI and was shifting around 8-8.5k which is the "right" place to shift on a track according to Eric Meyer. The only time it's worth revving past that is if there isn't room to shift (finishing straight at an AutoX, closing in on a braking zone on a track etc.). His shifting was very smooth (seems like he's on stock suspension but you can't tell when he shifts), that's one of the biggest things I'm going to try and work on this season, getting my shifts to 2nd (and occasionally 3rd :D:) as smooth as possible on an AutoX.

My first 2 runs on Sunday I was still upsetting the car a bit when I shifted to 2nd... but I think I was a lot better for my 3rd.

I upset my car into second too on the autox track. I didn't like a single shift on the last practice day.

Anyone have experience with Hankook Ventus v12 evo k110? Reviews seem to be very positive. Quiet and great dry/wet grip. I believe I have seen then as low as $160ish per as well.

Just needs to fit under the front lip.....sometimes you need to stick the tires on blocks if it won't fit without them...

Yep - it needs 4-1/4"

So when we thinking BBQ and install? I should have my skirts painted and ready to install in a couple of weeks. If rawr shows up then we can work on my front lip too :) How about April 3rd or 4th?

My parts are arriving today so i dunno if I can be that patient..

I can come up to hang out either way so no biggie. I was hoping just putting a date out there that we can try to get a date set.

So when we thinking BBQ and install? I should have my skirts painted and ready to install in a couple of weeks. If rawr shows up then we can work on my front lip too :) How about April 3rd or 4th?

I'm going to plan an engine install in May maybe. If I am ready by the end of April, then Saturday May 1st will be my install date. This is not set in stone, as I still need to work some deals out.

Dan - keep that day open!! LOL

I have my oldest daughter's HS graduation in Montana May 30th so just do your install before or after that weekend ;)

Haha ok man. I'll let you know. Maybe even as early as next weekend. Just need to check my schedule and get back to you

Just saw a Top Gear episode where their challenge was a road rally. Does anyone know if there are any road rallies in our region. This actualy seems like it would be a lot of fun!

Sure. There's the Targa BC coming up.

Also There is a Friday night rally club where the challenge is all about reading the cryptic directions to try and figure out the actual route.

Sure. There's the Targa BC coming up.

Also There is a Friday night rally club where the challenge is all about reading the cryptic directions to try and figure out the actual route.

Yah, I used to post the info for the Friday night club in the Race monthly threads but no one showed interest so I stopped. Don't know about this Targa BC though, maybe I'll have to look it up :)

I'm about to get fridays off, I think I might try to check it out.

Here it is. http://www.targacanadawest.com/

They have some really reasonable bottom classes where it's basically stock cars with helmets and a first aid kit and you can run. It's bracket racing so you need to average a fairly laid back speed. Of course if it's raining and twisty that may not be that laid back.

^ Man, does that seem fun. I won't be able to make this years, but this will definately be in the back of my mind as something I will plan on doing some time.

Man what's the deal with all the newbs living in WA? I need more members (read active members) here in Portland! Sad panda...

you just need to come play up here. i got impatient and installed my sways/end links/fog lights this weekend btw. still have an ac compressor project but i may not tackle that myself after learning more about it this week.....

Sure looks that way. I worked on my car over the weekend as well.

whatd you do?

Erin Go Braless!

:beer05:

thanks! anyone going out tonight in seattle?

8club is slooow today.

8club is slooow today.

Truth.

8club is slooow today.

hey at least we're here, right?? :wiggle:

Emails are really delayed. I wonder if they are impacted with that virus that was going around the last days...

yeah mine have been trickling in all day..

I'll be back soon enough, and that'll be one more re-active member. I still have a shit load of parts to install....so my half days of work will be on the post lifts except for thursdays.

Getting ready to marinade some ribs for later. After that heading outside to clean up the garage and do some yard work and then work on the car a bit.

Just got back from the NW Alfa Club Bremerton performance driving day. It was excellent. The car and the skills really came together today. The Z1 star specs are excellent with the suspension setup. I was really able pound through the s curves. With the new fuel pump I could left tern as long as I wanted as hard as I wanted. :)

nice man. i forgot you were going to that event.

So I don't think I'm going to have time to put together an April thread until this weekend, but I seem to remember there being events that first weekend (April 2nd-4th)... I think it was Alfa and BMW?

Next Porsche Skills day is April 17th and I think I'm going to be bringing a lot of people... should be a good time :)

Just not enough hours in the day! I'm slammed at work and at home. My car habit is having to take a backseat :lol:

You made it on here though! That's better then nothing!

You made it on here though! That's better then nothing!

lol. i got to work on cars a bit today. yay me!

lol. i got to work on cars a bit today. yay me!

Hmmm.... Careful wording or a typo?

Hmmm.... Careful wording or a typo?

hehe.

my car has to go to the doctor tomorrow though. it has an appointment to diagnose its ac issues. i have a new ac compressor, clutch, belt, pulley but may need a new condenser if i got debris in the system at all... we shall seeeeeeeee. too many variables/ways to screw up for me to do it myself this time..

I need to pick up a bunch of plastic pop rivets and reinstall one of my wheel well panels. Something to do with "finding the apex." :)

I need to pick up a bunch of plastic pop rivets and reinstall one of my wheel well panels. Something to do with "finding the apex." :)

let me know if you find a deal on them. i got a bunch from getreadytogreddy before but they're almost all used up

Or finding a cone ;)

dan, when is your next track day? jay always mentions you here and there @ the shop but i havent seen you in AGES. lol.

this is daryll btw. i had the red FD way back when!

I need to pick up a bunch of plastic pop rivets and reinstall one of my wheel well panels. Something to do with "finding the apex." :)

Haha, I sent you a PM, I think I heard about this 3rd hand :lol:


So I was at work until midnight yesterday... looks like today is going to be just as bad :( 16hr days FTL.

dan, when is your next track day? jay always mentions you here and there @ the shop but i havent seen you in AGES. lol.

this is daryll btw. i had the red FD way back when!


Sister with the White RX-8?

I have been working on the car...should be out this year......:) I find it hard to get to the PDC days...they are on Mondays usually :( and I have to work unless I arrange it months in advance...

you guys still go to dick's drive in on Thursdays?

We got a Sykart on Thursday the 25th at 7:30

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=193435

you guys still go to dick's drive in on Thursdays?

We'll start them up again soon... my life got more complicated though, so it's going to be harder for me to make them :(

I'm moving to Seattle so I'll make them more often

Sister with the White RX-8?

I have been working on the car...should be out this year......:) I find it hard to get to the PDC days...they are on Mondays usually :( and I have to work unless I arrange it months in advance...


Yup that's me! :)

through reading random posts here and there , sounds like your car is quite a beast now!

I just checked PDCs site. looks like there's nothing scheduled yet for this year? :icon_tdow

I'm moving to Seattle so I'll make them more often

You know thats how it works. You move closer and I will end up on 2nd shift. That means you have to start the Dick's threads cause ill be MIA for 1-10 years.

Can't sleep! Took cough medicine several hours ago and it is keeping me awake!

You know thats how it works. You move closer and I will end up on 2nd shift. That means you have to start the Dick's threads cause ill be MIA for 1-10 years.

well that's lame..

RX8s... the coolest!

RX8s... the coolest!

truth. :wiggle:

I mean.. maybe.. RX7's got the fumes I prefer

Can't sleep! Took cough medicine several hours ago and it is keeping me awake!

What? It is supposed to knock you out dude :Wconfused

Hey - the street port might be making a run to Sunriver in July - not sure yet - but remind me to let you know so you can check it out.

It was prescription cough medicine as well. What you heading down to Sunriver for?

So I get a jacket in the mail from my dad. It is a big jacket and probably 1 size too big. My son says, "Dad they got you a big jacket because you are wide.". My wife can not stop laughing and I'm doing everything I can to bite my tongue. But the boy has a point and I need to get my butt back in the gym.

Wine Festival in July at Sunriver :)

For folks who were looking for road rally events here's one coming up in 2 weekends.

http://www.rainierautosports.com/events/2010/raindrop/default.htm

Thanks for posting this. I have to work, but I might try to get that changed.

Switched from Verizon Fios to Comcast cable today. My Fios speed 20mb/5mb and Comcast all day has been a steady 27mb/8mb. Sometimes bursts upto 30mb/9mb. The Comcast is supposed to be 25mb/3mb. I will keep running speed tests to see if it is consistent.

I have the phone/TV/Internet package with 3 HD TVs. Verizon was $155 w/o long distance. Comcast is $125 for everything, plus free long distance, free DVR with no monthly fee. Plus On Demand that I can stream from anywhere I have an internet connection.

But I lost the Speed Channel which I was told was included. Also lost Boomerrang which is a kids station my kids love. I can get the Speed Channel added for $6 per month but I'm sure if I speak with a manager they will throw it in. However getting Boomerrang is not an option because Comcast does not carry it in Oregon. This channel could be a deal breaker for my family so we will see if I keep it.

i need to get signed up for comcast soon. do they do internet only though?

I would think so but you get a better deal with the package.

Did you get hit for no plate on the way home from the meet? I read the cops were nailing people after leaving the park.

i need to get signed up for comcast soon. do they do internet only though?

I only have internet from them these days.

Comcast does internet by itself but they charge $10 extra if you don't have cable through them.

bg-8 you see the Mary's Peak thread? Should be a fun drive.

I didn't see it, sorry, but any drive with the 8 is a fun drive.

Can you please post a link of the thread.... Thank you

EDIT: I found it, thanks

Did you get hit for no plate on the way home from the meet? I read the cops were nailing people after leaving the park.

I think he has one of those "get out of jail free cards" from the state saying he is exempt from having it. I don't need one either since I switched to MI plates and insurance....and it is a lot cheaper for me too!

I would think so but you get a better deal with the package.

Did you get hit for no plate on the way home from the meet? I read the cops were nailing people after leaving the park.

yeah i did. he didn't like it when i quoted the RCW to him. he said i have to argue it with the judge.... in chehalis.....

I only have internet from them these days.

how much?

First year I had a promotional rate of $30/month, now I think it's $50 :(

k thanks

My bill for internet is $19.99 and $12 for cable (local channels also in HD) the only reason I got the 12 dollar cable is so I don't have to pay $10 charge for not running Comcast cable (better get something for that money than nothing). And they do have promotions at the moment, check out their website comcast.com

^ ooh that sounds better

go on the website put your address and it will give you all the deals they have in that area

EDIT: oh, one thing I forgot to mention, I think they charge one time installation fee, but if you are good with computers they send you a self install CD and its really simple

No install fee for me but that was probably because I went with the package.

My bill for internet is $19.99 and $12 for cable (local channels also in HD) the only reason I got the 12 dollar cable is so I don't have to pay $10 charge for not running Comcast cable (better get something for that money than nothing). And they do have promotions at the moment, check out their website comcast.com

I was paying $90-95/mo at the apartment for Internet/Basic cable (1-99) after the "First 3 months at $35/mo" deal ended.

Ordered StopTech front and rear rotors from Corksport :) Still need to get new tires. I'm so damn slow at ordering parts but now I'm doing everything at once. Right now thinking about going with Hankook Ventus v12 evo k110.

http://www.corksport.com/images/detailed/Rx8-3-40512614438814b301b2919796.jpg

I was paying $90-95/mo at the apartment for Internet/Basic cable (1-99) after the "First 3 months at $35/mo" deal ended.
well, soon as the deal is over you call for another, I'm on my 3rd deal for the past year and a half with the same price. you might have to speak to the manager though ;) but it does the trick...
Ordered StopTech front and rear rotors from Corksport :) Still need to get new tires. I'm so damn slow at ordering parts but now I'm doing everything at once. Right now thinking about going with Hankook Ventus v12 evo k110.

http://www.corksport.com/images/detailed/Rx8-3-40512614438814b301b2919796.jpg

those are some nice rotors, how much is the damage?

Any of you guys know what would happen, if I go to the dealer with the midpipe instead of the cat. As i need the latest MSP16 PCM Re-flash done. Obviously, the check engine light will come on and they will try to figure our why so they could fix it, and see that there is no cat.

Also, wasn't the old starter motor under recall or something, the dealer said no. I could swear I read people replacing them at the dealer. I could be wrong...

The rotors are $389.

If you have the OE cat then swap it back before taking it to the dealership.

yeah, I'm going to do that. I was just wondering what they would do if they notice there is no cat....

Every dealership is different. If you have a CEL it just gives them an excuse to not work on your car or deny service.

The rotors are $389.


if you are installing the rotors yourself, I wouldn't mind helping you, as I installed my rotors, brake pads, and lowering springs at once. It would've been nice if I knew you at that time...

If you don't have a cat I believe it's a possible felony :(

if you are installing the rotors yourself, I wouldn't mind helping you, as I installed my rotors, brake pads, and lowering springs at once. It would've been nice if I knew you at that time...

I will be installing them myself. It has been a while since I've installed rotors and an extra set of hands would be helpful! I will let you know when they are in.

^sounds good, you only changing the rotors or are you buying more parts? I love working on this cars...

did you fix your taillight?

Working on the taillights now. Both are in the bathroom and have a hair dryer propped up pointed at the drivers side taillight. Should be good to go in 10 minutes or so.

Ugh.. I can't believe I did this... let my 8 sit in my driveway for 7 hours.. RUNNING :eek:

I got home from my mother's memorial service yesterday and parked at the street end of my loooooooong driveway so I could finish pressure washing the driveway. I left the doors open to dry out my 8 because I spilled a bunch of water in my back floor while taking a huge flower arrangement out. I finish pressure washing and go inside to chill for a while. Come back out around 7 to close up the car and decide to move it up to the house. The engine was cold, so I decide to let it run for a few minutes before shutting it off, and take start unloading some of the stuff from the memorial. Well..... At 1:50.. AM... I decide it's time to go to bed. I look at the front door, thinking I locked it, but it wasn't. Then I thought I better go out and put the tarp over my 8 in case it rains (I have a windshield leak I need to take care of when things settle down next week), so I step outside and hear my car running... O...M...G...!!! The gas light was on and the needle was the lowest I've ever seen it. Thank God I decided to go out for the tarp!! Good news though.. it started up fine this morning and I made it to the gas station. It was kinda weird though... I expected to fill it up way more than I usually do, but it only took 13.4 gallons. Usually I put 13.6 in... Different gas station though. Would that make a difference?

And FYI... it ran for all that time on a quarter of a tank.

Working on the taillights now. Both are in the bathroom and have a hair dryer propped up pointed at the drivers side taillight. Should be good to go in 10 minutes or so.

I hope you got those fixed.

I got my shifter gasket fixed today, and it's not leaking fluid any more. Changed the transmission fluid and differential fluid. I never thought it will be so hart to find Red Line products. I went to 4 different places, and they didn't carry that product, only Baxter Auto Parts had them.

Also changed the E-Brake cover, as my plastic on the bottom broke a while back.

... I expected to fill it up way more than I usually do, but it only took 13.4 gallons. Usually I put 13.6 in... Different gas station though. Would that make a difference?


If the stations pumps are out of calibration then yes. There should be stickers on the pump when Weights and Measures came out and checked the pumps. If I remember right they're supposed to check it every two to three years. I'll try to find that out.

The gas light was on and the needle was the lowest I've ever seen it. Thank God I decided to go out for the tarp!! Good news though.. it started up fine this morning and I made it to the gas station. It was kinda weird though... I expected to fill it up way more than I usually do, but it only took 13.4 gallons. Usually I put 13.6 in... Different gas station though. Would that make a difference?

And FYI... it ran for all that time on a quarter of a tank.

I've put in over 14 gallons a few times. The gas light comes on with 2.9 gallons left. I don't know how well this maps to rotaries, but with your average 2-3L piston engine it takes about 20 seconds worth of idle fuel to start. Obviously we run rich for the first while the car is on to heat the Cat so who knows how well it applies...

If the stations pumps are out of calibration then yes. There should be stickers on the pump when Weights and Measures came out and checked the pumps. If I remember right they're supposed to check it every two to three years. I'll try to find that out.

Fun fact I learned while in Upstate NY, Indian Reservation pumps don't get checked by Weights and Measures. A tow truck driver once told me he put 70 gallons into a 55 gallong barrel at the casino's gas station in Oneida, NY.

Fun fact I learned while in Upstate NY, Indian Reservation pumps don't get checked by Weights and Measures. A tow truck driver once told me he put 70 gallons into a 55 gallong barrel at the casino's gas station in Oneida, NY.


I would have been a bit upset :cussing:

Ugh.. I can't believe I did this... let my 8 sit in my driveway for 7 hours.. RUNNING :eek:

Linda, was this a strawberry blonde moment? :kiss:

Picking up my Stoptech rotors at Corksport today. They came in yesterday but I was swamped and did not have time to pick them up. The wife has been sweating me lately about working on the car a lot so it may be a week or two before I get around to installing them. My car was down for 3 days a few weeks ago. Then the following week was in the shop for 2 days getting the sides and rear bumper pieces mounted and painted. And then Sunday mucking around with the taillights. So I guess you could say she has a point :)

If the stations pumps are out of calibration then yes. There should be stickers on the pump when Weights and Measures came out and checked the pumps. If I remember right they're supposed to check it every two to three years. I'll try to find that out.

I managed to put 15.1 gal in my tank at Costco a few days ago. It was a bit of a WTF moment, because I knew I was very low, but It hadn't run out yet. I've never seen a pump tell me I put in more than 14.6. And the one time I ran out (150' from the pump) I only got 14.3 into it.

Picking up my Stoptech rotors at Corksport today.

Post a pic while you chill on working on the car :icon_tup:

One must always keep peace with the "war department".

If the stations pumps are out of calibration then yes. There should be stickers on the pump when Weights and Measures came out and checked the pumps. If I remember right they're supposed to check it every two to three years. I'll try to find that out.

LOL... when I'm standing at the gas pump, I always seem to notice the date punches on the stickers.. weird, I know. That pump had been punched for March 2010 - I remember being surprised because it was the most current pump I'd seen for a while :)



Nick - Good to know the light comes on with 2.9 gal left. In that case, I wasn't sure when the light came on. I was sweatin' it on the way to get gas.


Kevin - A strawberry blonde moment? Naw... I don't usually get those. For me, it's more of getting freaking old/lack of hormones moments. You'd have to read my previous posts to see what caused this lapse of memory. :(

The new rotors are in my trunk and look so sweet. Going to be really hard not installing them this weekend :)

i'll test fit on my car for you. ;)

I have a bunch of beer and pizza at my house. You can test fit on your car and then install on my car while I drink beer :D

I have a bunch of beer and pizza at my house. You can test fit on your car and then install on my car DRIVE AWAY while I drink beer :D

sounds great! :cool:

Damn pdkhak I've been eyeing those rotors for awhile on corksports site but I want to pick up there racepipe first Let us know how the install goes!

The new rotors are in my trunk and look so sweet. Going to be really hard not installing them this weekend :)


Did they have everything in stock? I need to replace my pads and rotors after I return from Iraq. But it'll be a few weeks after since I go home for the 4th of July.

Damn pdkhak I've been eyeing those rotors for awhile on corksports site but I want to pick up there racepipe first Let us know how the install goes!

You can check them out at the FD Engineering BBQ Meet :)

Did they have everything in stock? I need to replace my pads and rotors after I return from Iraq. But it'll be a few weeks after since I go home for the 4th of July.

They were not in stock. They took a week to come in though so not a long wait.

did you pick up some new pads with those rotors? I was gonna run them with hawk pads

I have Hawk Ceramic pads now. They should still be good so not changing them yet.

I have Hawk Ceramic pads now.


I've got those too. I installed them together with my rotors, and I think they are very good HQ street pads.

Nice ^ I need to pick up a set here pretty soon

^ they are pricey though, $150 shipped for all 4 sets

I did a quick price check on full pads, rotors, and SS lines. They came in at $636! NOT BAD!!! Everyone else wants over 700 for equal parts of different brands. Plus I can always drive down and just pick it up instead of paying for shipping. The was $45 to Ft. Lewis from their location..... :(

Sad day for the RX-8. Mazda has ended production.

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=195403

As I posted in that thread, this is Europe only, at least for now: http://wot.motortrend.com/6633208/auto-news/no-more-rotary-for-europe-mazda-forced-to-drop-rx-8-in-europe-due-to-emissions/index.html

MY 2011 is still coming to the US.

That is good to know.

Downloading a movie (800MB) in 3 minutes, I just wished my upload speed was higher than 3MB though, as I upload more than I download
http://www.speedtest.net/result/785273948.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

Good stuff... but bittorrent is getting dangerous these days...

nice stats man..

comcast install on tues!

comcast install on tues!

What exactly are you getting???

same deal you have. internet for 19.99 plus 12 bucks for cable but i added HD fo 6 bucks more

My Comcast package is actually $116 with taxes and not $125 as I originally thought. Decent savings from the $155 Verizon was charging me. Hopefully Comcast's uptime and service will be good.

http://www.picshag.com/pics/122009/ditto-christmas-lights.jpg

lol. nice find

same deal you have. internet for 19.99 plus 12 bucks for cable but i added HD fo 6 bucks more
Well, I actually changed it couple of days ago. My deal was about to expire, and I went to Comcast to negotiate another. I was also late on my payment with 3 days, so I had to go there and make sure they don't charge me 6 bucks for late fee.

I had the basic internet speed of 12MB download, and 2MB upload for $19.99. I managed to get twice as fast speed, as I told them that I wasn't happy with my internet performance, for $19.99 and $10 for PowerBoost. So now I have 22MB/3MB and with PowerBoost is around 36-38MB/3MB. I need it to get the new modem that is capable of handling the High Speeds, but she hooked me up with a free rental.

Also, the Playoffs are here and I needed to watch my Lakers, so I upgraded my cable too. Got the Digital Starter (over 100 and some channels) for $29.99 and the HD box that you are talking about with no rental fee for 6mo.

The bad thing about Comcast is: the best HD signal they have is only 1080i, even though your TV is capable of showing 1080p Resolution. Direct TV has that signal but there prices are not as good and negotiable as Comcast's.

Hmmm, I pay way too much for Comcast's crappy internet service...

:(

^^^^time to speak to the manager/supervisor, if you are not happy....

just tested my new comcast. actuals are 20 down and 3 up for 19.99.

I take you are back from Tokyo? Read you PM the other day. Sorry about not replying. I'm oncall and been really busy. Let me know when they arrive :)

yep back this morn. ;) i'll def let you know

Wooo, my boss told us to come in on Saturday. Today sucks, about to head into work.

Less than 45 days left for me!!!! Carpe deez nuts IRAQ!

I'm at work still...

^^^^time to speak to the manager/supervisor, if you are not happy....

I'll be talking with them soon...

Part of my problem is I've been with them for a few years now and they only like to give special deals to new customers. I had 3 months half price when I started with them and that was all. Also my modem is old and probably part of the speed issues, sometimes needs to be power cycled to get it working again. And it doesn't help that I have internet only. So I pay just under $60 a month and very rarely get speeds over 500k (4Mbps). :eek: I'll speed check it again, it can be higher sometimes. But I don't usually see high speeds from individual sites, it has to be combined bandwith of multiple downloads from different sites.

It was amazing how much rust dust my OE rotors were producing. I thought it was the pads this entire time. It has been 1.5 weeks since I washed the car and normally the wheels would really need to be cleaned. Today hardly any dust on them.

I win.

http://www.speedtest.net/result/813910531.png

^^^^ Yes, you WIN... hands down




EDIT: actually, I take that back... Microsoft guys don't count... so you don't win, lol we are regular people here, getting internet from Comcast and you on the other side are lucky with the Microsoft Corp. internet speed,,,, you still win though lol

Sup Ivo :)

Hey, my man... I'm glad to see that your rotors are doin' good and there is no problems. I do think that the less rust you get when you wash the car the less dust you will get, I try to cover my rotors with plastic while washing the rims...

Anything going on soon?????

The OE rotors rust really easy and all the dust I was experiencing was coming from the vanes.

There are two meets this weekend. Saturday is a rotary meet at Forged Performance. It was a great meet last year. I am busy Saturday so not going. Sunday there is a meet I'm thinking about going. Here is the thread. Interested?

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=196731

^^^^ do you even have to ask, of course I'm interested, lol. However, either Sat. or Sun. I have to replace the water pump on my mother's car. So, as soon as I'm done with that I can join you guys.

You think you could make it on Sun.?

I should be good for Sunday.

Great! We could meet somewhere and go together. Who else is going to the park?

Great! We could meet somewhere and go together. Who else is going to the park?

We can meet at Starbucks at 09:30 and then we can meet Aipex8 at the address he posted in the other thread.

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=196731

alright, I'll be there... Sunday 9:30 by the bank...

any of you guys know where I could buy a hood like this, either/or, the key thing is that it doesn't have to be Carbon Fiber as I'm going to color match it with my car? CF is too damn expansive, plus I don't like to have different color body parts on my car...

Need to think about who produces FRP hoods...

I tried searching everywhere, I called bunch of places... they only have fiberglass in different styles, but this is what I like. YOu might have a better luck though, thanks in advance!

Corksport has an AutoExe hood but it is going to be pricey. Most the FRP hoods I know are going to come from Japan. But I asked in a thread so let's see if anyone knows anything.

http://www.corksport.com/images/detailed/Rx8-8-19212557201444ad8c4d06e894.jpg

Here are some pics of a WB 8 with a painted hood to make you drool ;)

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1631/p1000926i.jpg

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/6232/p1000804x.jpg

That looks SICK............. if its more than the CF I will just buy CF one for 600 and paint it blue

Thanks for helping by the way

The AutoExe is $1300 before shipping :) I will let you know if I hear back from anyone.

Wow, that is a great looking hood... what's the weight like? Seems like a very worthwhile investment for a turbo'ed car if it's not overly heavy.


Side note: Today's weather is AWESOME. I'm going to try really hard to work the rest of the day from outside on a laptop...

Today's weather is AWESOME....

I agree, I got to do a bit of driving today. :wiggle:

I like this vented hood with scoop. Comes in FRP as well...

Painted in WB to make BG drool some more...

http://www.leg-sport.com/shop/img/000067.jpg

http://www.leg-sport.com/shop/img/000066.jpg

http://www.leg-sport.com/cate/gt_995-2.jpg

http://www.leg-sport.com/cate/gt_995-1.jpg

I'll take that, make the deal PDX... I have $300 if it's more you could add the rest, right????? ;) lol


Seriously though, I do like that one... what's the damage? please don't go over my budget

The Leg Sport hood is $973 and I'm sure shipping would be more than $300 ;)

I asked corksport about the autoexe hood about a year ago. I cried myself to sleep and masturbated with my tears at the price of that hood....but I still want it.

how much was it shipped?

wow, you are breaking my back man... all that money for little bling bling... I can't do that... I'd rather fabricate something... they sure look good though

how much was it shipped?


I didn't ask. They told me about 1200 last summer for the hood.

On another note, this will be one of my last messages from Iraq. We close my FOB on Sunday and move north to turn over all of our equipment and Strykers.....its been a long year.

Congrats!

Settled into my new "home" for 3 weeks...damn tents + triple digit temps = a lot of pissed soldiers. Oh and my units reputation has once again gotten the best of us. We are banned from like 5 buildings here because they are afraid that the "infantry guys will destroy it all"....God I hate this place. Now I need to spend $100 on internet for the next 3 weeks.

Well it looks like I might be coming into Seattle on Tuesday. The 18th. I suppose I'll have to stay for a week or two.
Of course as you all know my plans can change over night. :(

If you get tired of Seattle, come down to Portland...

Well it looks like I might be coming into Seattle on Tuesday. The 18th. I suppose I'll have to stay for a week or two.
Of course as you all know my plans can change over night. :(

Give me a call or text me and we'll get together for dinner or beers. It's beer week up here in Seattle! :) Mike and I live in the same neighborhood.

If you get tired of Seattle, come down to Portland...

Actually my Mother would love for me to drive her to Portland. I still have a few highschool buddies down there. I could see them too.

Give me a call or text me and we'll get together for dinner or beers. It's beer week up here in Seattle! :) Mike and I live in the same neighborhood.

BEER WEEK! Whats that?
I will be sure to get in touch. I might be up there as long as two weeks.

Give me a call or text me and we'll get together for dinner or beers. It's beer week up here in Seattle! :) Mike and I live in the same neighborhood.

yeah do that. you have my number too. :wiggle:

Easy you rolling up here??? First round(s) on me :D:

yeah do that. you have my number too. :wiggle:

Yep.

Easy you rolling up here??? First round(s) on me :D:

At least to Seattle. Not sure about Portland yet. We'll see what happens.

Like I said before, I will drive up to Seattle. But that is Dondo's hood so he can buy us beer ;)

Works for me. :beerchug:

Like I said before, I will drive up to Seattle. But that is Dondo's hood so he can buy us beer ;)

Works for me. :beerchug:

:beer05::beer05::beer05::beer05::beer05::beer05::b eer05::beer05::beer05::beer05:
:smiley309

[quote=faith&firepower;3560854]Settled into my new "home" for 3 weeks...damn tents + triple digit We are banned from like 5 buildings here because they are afraid that the "infantry guys will destroy it all"quote]

:jump::smiley309:40oz::djcelebra :beerchug: :101384_l: :beer: :puke::all_cohol:argue: :boid: :ar::rl: :nono: :icon16: :patriot:

www.seattlebeerweek.com

You want to be part of this!! :)

Oh my! It looks full of beer deliciousness. Still not positive on when I'll be there. I thought maybe tomorrow.

Let us know when your plans are firm!

Man - I'm booked both this weekend and next...

Lakers outplayed the Suns, and killed them at their own game. Kobe was just sensational, greatness at its best... ;)

There was a full Kobe eclipse tonight in LA :D:

Someone posted this in the Lounge. Have 10 minutes to waste??

http://zilvia.net/f/off-topic-chat/321517-carlisle-2010-pictures-what-you-missed.html

^^^^ that's a nice Junk Yard, too bad it isn't close by.


J/K... I do like the "BIG BLUE" though

^^^^ that's a nice Junk Yard, too bad it isn't close by.


J/K... I do like the "BIG BLUE" though

You like anything that's blue! :lol:

^ haha true

NO.... BLUE likes me, simple as that ;)



EDIT: no wonder why I liked AVATAR so much, lol

Was discussing the end of the RX-8 with a co-worker... he'd never seen the Furai.

http://pics.dpsubs.org/d/5976-1/mazda-furai.jpg

Some day Mazda, some day...

OK so of course my plans to come to Seattle are changing. What's new.
I shall be shooting for 6/2/10. Come hell or high water I will make it up there. This could work out as I could return to Vegas just in time for the WHiV Meet.

Hmm ride to Vegas with one of the NW locals,,,,

Lunch was good today!

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/1641/sushiboat1.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/3523/sushiboat2.jpg

OK so of course my plans to come to Seattle are changing. What's new.
I shall be shooting for 6/2/10. Come hell or high water I will make it up there. This could work out as I could return to Vegas just in time for the WHiV Meet.

Hmm ride to Vegas with one of the NW locals,,,,

i'll give you a lift. :wiggle: