ATTENTION: NEW LOCATION...
Jenkins-Crews House...
9104 Nathan Dr.
White Settlement, TX 76108

Starting at 10:30 AM

So Who's Coming and what are you bringing
Modifications? Tools? Food?

1. Harry - N/A - Biceps of Justice - Beer
2. Dazy- puddle lights - ? - Chips, Plates, and Forks
3. JaguarGod - Possible Curb Rash - ? - Meat (hot dog or hamburger)
4. Fenderlover - Curb Rash - ? - ?
5. Michael - Curb Rash and Swaybar Bushings, Clear Corners - ? - water bottles
6. Jenkins-Crew - N/A - House - The Grill
7. Mr. Ed's rx-8 - Front Lip - ? - ?
8. Uncivilracer - Short Shifter - ? - Soda and Chips
9. chr1s - Tranny Fluid and Magnecor Wires - ? - soda, energy drinks, buns
10. Ajax - Subs/Amp (not sure yet) - ? - ?
11. 8 is enough - DLS strakes and Springs- ? - ?
12. ALWAZL8 - Puddle Wiring - ? - ?
13. Creto - Fog Light Rewire - ? - ? - Side Items
14. Hollywood7 - N/A - ? - hot links
15. Slims8 - N/A - ? - ?

If I missed anyone... let me know so i can add you to the list.

THIS JUST IN...
The after party will be at Slims8's House...
7429 Chelmsford Pl
North Richland Hills, TX
Party Starts at 8PM. Some of us may still be modding at 8pm, but i'm sure its pretty casual and punctuality isn't enforced... or maybe it is, i dunno.

-hS

As you can see from the list... we need more food.

Also, lets try to keep this thread on-topic

I'll bring soda and energy drinks. Also, a buddy of mine is going to tag along. He purchased my supercharged mustang off me and he wants to show it off.

So give him a "hey man, cool car" when you see him, it'll make him (and myself) feel good. :)

I'll bring soda and energy drinks. Also, a buddy of mine is going to tag along. He purchased my supercharged mustang off me and he wants to show it off.

So give him a "hey man, cool car" when you see him, it'll make him (and myself) feel good. :)How about i challenge him to the ULTIMATE DRIFTO BATTLE!!!

jk. i'll update the list.

DLS strakes

I can bring tools. What do you guys need?

If i'm doing the spoiler... i'll probably need metal drill bits again.

Add Shari (ALWAZL8) to the list. She'll be in town. I know we need to check out the wiring in her puddle lights. Put me down for 2 big bags of chips.

I've got no great tools worth mentioning, but I can bring some food or drink. I can update what that will be soon. Is there food or drink items in particular that are needed, or should I just bring whatever? If I haven't sold my Axis wheels by then, I might bring one of them with me since someone else is going to try to fix curb rash.

My clear corners should (shipping 3/27 supposedly) be in by then, so I'm game. Food/drink wise, same question that jaguargod had... any needs/requests? since this is at a garage, there going to be a way to prepare any food (read: grill)?

I updated the list.
Creto, if you plan on changing the bulbs in your corner lens, you may want to get those before the install party, so you don't have to take the lens out again.

I'd love to bring a case of water bottles, if you think that'd be a good idea.

(might try to convince the GF to come along as well)

tell me what i should bring in terms of tools and food

I think once we find out if we can grill or not... we'll have a better understanding of the food situation and needs.

TRP
2722 W. 5th Street
Ft. Worth, Tx 76107

you can bring a grill, but there is no power.
and what time will this thing start?

No power?

How are you suppose to work the lifts? Do you have a bathroom??? :-P

yes I have a bathroom, its nothing fancy, but there is alot of room

well thankfully we'll have a place to piss! ;)

So are you saying you don't have power in the shop? Or just no spare outlets to power the grill?

So are you saying you don't have power in the shop? Or just no spare outlets to power the grill?Yeah?????
Hopefully someone can bring a propane grill with propane accesories (KOTH Reference)... so power may not be a problem.

-hS

what about charcole

For the third time, you still haven't answered my question. Do you have power in the shop or not? Like lights? What about a air compressor that uses electricity for air tools?

I think hollywood is going to lure us into some downtown abandoned warehouse and set us up in some trapped room like in saw. Then he's going to steal our rx-8's and sell them.

I'm so gonna end up in the reverse bear trap........ *sigh*

http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:ZeAnl1AHccdgtM:www.boxingclever.com.a u/images/work/saw/05.jpg

no lifts and no power, its just a place where I keep my cars and prep my race bikes. we have done a couple motor swaps there but nothing major.

Well... for the food we can still use a propane or charcoal grill. I dont think we really needed a lift (jack stands can work).
BUT, we may need electricity for the air compressor so we can get to fixing the rims.

Suggestions?

-hS

I updated the list.
Creto, if you plan on changing the bulbs in your corner lens, you may want to get those before the install party, so you don't have to take the lens out again.

Thanks for the warning BigOLundh, but I got the package with the stealth bulbs, so hopefully I'll have everything I need.

BUT, we may need electricity for the air compressor so we can get to fixing the rims. We'll definitely need power for the compressor..............sooooooo...........

I got nothing.....

Jenkins? :wavey:

leeeeeeeeeeeeeeroooooooooooooooyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

nobody will get that unless you play world of warcraft.

At least i have chicken.

I calculate a 33.3% chance of survival.

What can i order that is fairly cheap to install. I have like 4 things of soda and 8 bags of chips i can bring. My grandma does demos at Wal mart and i get all the stuff she dont give away. All new kinda chips and the new 7up flavors! I just wanna add something new to the RX8.

Might order the Short Throw for Axis! Anything else? Dont have nothing really yet.

I might be able to get a generator from my dads hanger. Give me a couple days to get with him. Then we will have some power. Plus if i get the generator ill just hook up the big ass grill they have out there to the back of his truck! He better be in town!

Oh geez. Why does this seem so darn difficult?!?!

what do you need air tools for anyway?
I do have a compressor down there

I calculate a 33.3% chance of survival.repeating of course

what do you need air tools for anyway?
I do have a compressor down thereDremmel... to fix curb rash. Personally i dont know how to do it, but from the other thread it sounded like someone did.

damn...i thought there was gonna be a lift to use...well i might still show up for a little while...we'll see.

If we are going to have a grill handy, I can bring hot dogs and hamburger patties, if someone else wants to provide the buns. Or I can do hot dogs with buns, or hamburgers with buns. I do not claim to be a good grill cook though, so it will be advantageous to everyones taste buds if someone other than me cooks them.

i'll bring some hot links

sup guys :)

new kid here. is this meeting open to everyone? i mean i just got my 8 few month ago and i could use some ideas. not to mension i am new to the area and it would be nice to meet new cool ppl.

I can't speak officially, because I didn't organize it, but I think it is an open invitation to just about anyone.

if someone else wants to provide the buns
oh I'll bring the buns baby.


sorry couldn't resist. :lol:

sup guys :)

new kid here. is this meeting open to everyone? i mean i just got my 8 few month ago and i could use some ideas. not to mension i am new to the area and it would be nice to meet new cool ppl.

Yep!! Invite is open. C'mon out!! We're always looking to meet new people and I'm sure you'll get some great ideas!

awsome!!!!

k what time u guys meeting?

I don't think we know that yet.... and I don't think we've all agreed on a location yet either, lol.

Is everyone ok w/meeting at Hollywood's shop downtown? Keep in mind - bathroom, but no power...

so who's car is getting the nitrous system installed?

Keep in mind - bathroom, but no power... Haha, gotta pee in the dark!

there is plenty of light in there, with the bay doors and all

LOL, so do we need to keep the bathroom door open so we're not peeing in the dark?

Aw man, wish I could make this

Updated the first post. If i missed anyone or any items, please send me a PM and i'll fix it.

Looks like we soda and chips on lock.
Other possible food items... condiments, more meat, more booze

so who's bringing the grill?

-hS

With the exeption of those with suspension, it looks like we have some easy mods this go around!

i can change that. Who wants to spray nos onto my intercooler????

jk

I do have a nitrous kit I am trying to get rid of

i can do an intercooler spray kit. done a couple of them. make sure you have small ass pill for that spray.

I said i'd bring a case of water bottles.

I am considering painting my calipers and rotor hubs. Would it even be possible to do that on all four wheels in one day, with all that is involved (wheel removal, prep, paint, dry, wheel install)?

I would recommend letting it dry for quite some time before driving it. I started to do mine at the last install meet, but decided to wait until I could let them dry for a while.

Hollywood do you have a spring compressor? Thinking of changing out the springs

Hollywood do you have a spring compressor? Thinking of changing out the springs
I have one somewhere, just need to find it. if not I can probably borrow one from one of the shops next door

spring compressor? Not needed... just stand on them and point it towards a wall.

Sam, what springs are you putting on?

just ordered my sub and amp. they'll be here anywhere between thursday and early next week depending on when they're shipped. I'll let you guys know if I can wait long enough to install them at the party. Not sure if I'll be able to though as having stuff sitting in the living room is like torture for me :b

I might show up anyway just to help out though.

:D:

Tein S

your in for a bumpy ride :D:

seriously are they that bad?

I have heard they a kinda stiff.

8 is enough,
I had the tein s tech, and liked them. Danny has them now. I currently have sprint springs, but thinking about going back to the tein line with either coilovers or back to s techs.

SMC

i recommend new shocks, and just doing the install all at once.

why not just go with coilovers, you can set them up how ever you want. I have tein HAs on my Rx7, you guys can check it out at the shop

Doesn't look like I'm going to make this one. I have some stuff I have to do that morning/afternoon.

Not needed... just stand on them and point it towards a wall. Because thats safe.......I guess I don't know you well enough to tell if you're joking....

Because thats safe.......I guess I don't know you well enough to tell if you're joking....On my last 2 cars, when we did the springs/shocks we were at a shop with a spring compressor, but didn't bother with it. Standing on them isn't "safe", but if you are pointed towards a wall... its not so dangerous either. Its also A LOT faster.

-hS

He is right that does work. You can also rent one for free from oreileys the day of or day before.

Has anyone here done, or recommend doing the throttle body bypass mod? It seems like a good idea but the DIY instructions weren't very clear to me. Last summer I felt like my car drove sluggishly when it was really hot out.

Well, I went ahead and installed my clear corners this weekend (couldn't wait), but I'll still come out.

My spoiler won't be here in time.. but i need some help drilling. Can someone bring metal bits out again.
Uncivil, any word on the generator?
-hS

waht are we installing?

Is the location for sure? Has the address or instructions to get there been posted yet?

waht are we installing?I need to drill a hole in the ECU Box Plastic.
Is the location for sure? Has the address or instructions to get there been posted yet?I think it all depends if we have electricity or not. It's gonna be pretty hard to half of these mods without power.

-hS

I need to drill a hole in the ECU Box Plastic.
I think it all depends if we have electricity or not. It's gonna be pretty hard to half of these mods without power.

-hS
I wholeheartedly agree.

Crap. Count me out. I think i'm going to take the miata to Town North and hope my ext warranty covers the work, and we're in the midst of yet another giant home renovation project. I'll be ripping out sheetrock/carpet/tile next weekend.

Parties are so hot right now!

ELECTRICITY UPDATE:

Ok, i talked to Chris (Jenkins-Crew) about moving the party to his house in Ft Worth. We held the last install party there and it went really well. Most importantly... he has electricity, an air compressor, and lots of tools. He also has a grill. Its my opinion that it might be best to move the party there. If anybody has any objections please let me know. If not.. i'll update the first page with the new location, address, and time.

-hS

ELECTRICITY UPDATE:

Ok, i talked to Chris (Jenkins-Crew) about moving the party to his house in Ft Worth. We held the last install party there and it went really well. Most importantly... he has electricity, an air compressor, and lots of tools. He also has a grill. Its my opinion that it might be best to move the party there. If anybody has any objections please let me know. If not.. i'll update the first page with the new location, address, and time.

-hSI would agree with this move. This is a good idea.
My amp and sub still haven't come in so I'm still going to need to install them. Might pick up some dynamat in the meantime and do at least the trunk.

Keep us posted as to where it'll be.
Chris also has a working bathroom :b

well I got the power lines hooked up, but if you guys wana go someplace else thats cool.
and the bathroom works well

Real Quick - I just got done drilling my ECU box, so no need for the metal bits.

-hS

so are we moving to chris's house? Whats the good word?

I'll give people some more time to chime in, so everyone gets a chance to give there opinion. If there are no objections i'll change it tommorow, and update the first post.

-hS

well i guess i can bring some side dishes. (cole slaw, potato salad)

I dig moving it to Chris's place. Do we have plates/forks covered? I'll take care of that if not.

I might be interested in changing out my tranny and diff fluid with royal purple.

I also have a set of magnecor wires I could swap out as well.

Chris(jenkins) - Will I need to bring any tools? Like a pump for the fluid and stuff, or is it alright if we use some of your stuff.

I'm still on the fence about whether I wanna do this stuff during the install party. I was saving it for a car day with my dad, since I bought him some stuff for his car, but it he's been really busy lately with work.

I don't have a pump but I have a few draining containers.

Will there be any parking issues by moving it to the new location? I know there are quite a few people coming. Other than that, I am fine with it.

My vote goes to Chris's house (assuming it's ok with him). I'll have to leave fairly early to pick up the keg, but I figure we'll start the install party fairly early.

There are no parking issues at Jenkins' place. First come, first serve in the driveway/garage. Those who don't need a lift or can do their work on the street should stay out of the driveway.

We should all chip in and buy Chris a Dyno. I think its only about $10k. THat would be pretty sweet.

Anyway... looks like theres no objections to moving the party to chris's house. I'll update the first post later today with his home address, the new mods, and food items.

EDIT: Updated the first post with the new information.

-hS

Updated the first page with the afterparty info as well

We should all chip in and buy Chris a Dyno. I think its only about $10k. THat would be pretty sweet.
-hS


I second that!

Well, since I missed it... what's the status of the car?

Mine? It is out of the body shop and looks exactly like it did BEFORE Padre.

Cool, which shop did you take it to?

Saw it last night and it's looking good!!

Cool, which shop did you take it to?

first class in dallas.

damn damn damn i have to work tommorow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i thought i could pull office space and didnt work. sorry guys i cant make it. i was looking foward to meeting u guys. worst part of is i dont even get over time pay.
may be i c u guys on sunday for the gotham open house party.

my sub and amp just got here.
should i have it professionally installed or do you guys wanna do this one tomorrow?

I'd have to get 4awg wiring, polyfill and whatever else i need...

Aww crap... now we have no cole slaw or potato salad.
I think some of us will be at Gotham's Party on Sunday.... hope to see you there.

-hS

Aww crap... now we have no cole slaw or potato salad.
I think some of us will be at Gotham's Party on Sunday.... hope to see you there.

-hS

I just might be able to supply those instead, hehe.

After talking with Tiff last night, I may do the fog light rewire Saturday, since I got impatient and did my clear corners already.

I just might be able to supply those instead, hehe.

After talking with Tiff last night, I may do the fog light rewire Saturday, since I got impatient and did my clear corners already.I may do that as well since i still have the part Sam gave me a while back.

-hS

Alright... i just sent everyone on the list a reminder PM. If your not on the list on the first page, but still want to come... of course you are more than welcome.

-hS

Noone happens to have a dent king or some other dent-removing suction cup derivative, someone wholloped my front right fender with a door or something. Looks easily removable, if not DIY then definitely by a PDR guy.

I'll be showing up a bit after 5 - work is a biatch.

I didn't think I was going to have anything to do, but I guess I can switch out my broken exhaust shrouds for the ones that BigO is letting me have. :icon16:

I didn't think I was going to have anything to do, but I guess I can switch out my broken exhaust shrouds for the ones that BigO is letting me have. :icon16:

Dibs on the old ones haha.

Not sure if anyone will see this before we get there, but... Gonna be a bit late cause I'm waiting for Lindsay to get off work (12). Soon as she gets here, we'll be headed that way, along with a tub of potato salad.

Tiff & I will be over as soon as she gets back from the airport. She had to go drop off her hunnie.

Sorry guys, I'm gonna have to flake out on you. The guy who was gonna go with me cancelled and my wife wants me to go with her to her best friends bday party.

I'll catch the next one. Have a good time!!

well, if you havent figured it out, i'm not gonna make it, lol.
My stuff is installed. I need to do a custom cover for my amp though as it's sitting in the trunk recess. It sounds fantastic. I'll take pics once I have the cover done or at least the design done as I'm gonna do somethin special.

I feel real sh*tty for not coming out today. I didn't get out of bed till 3, and that was with a massive hangover.

Jaguargod... i am passing through your area next saturday, on the way to Gotham Racing to get my car tuned. I'll drop of the shrouds then. Sorry again that i couldnt make it.

So how was the party?

-hS

Heading over now.

Nothing was installed... had some burgers, hot dogs and beer, and that was about it.

LMAO!!! Amber (Chris's wife) just called and said a blue showed up and they're installing something! I'm guessing that was Michael?

Lol.. must be. Everyone is invited to my place tonight. Come on out and enjoy some beer.

I feel real sh*tty for not coming out today. I didn't get out of bed till 3, and that was with a massive hangover.

Jaguargod... i am passing through your area next saturday, on the way to Gotham Racing to get my car tuned. I'll drop of the shrouds then. Sorry again that i couldnt make it.

So how was the party?

-hS

You should!! Just kidding. Maybe you should change your screen name to BigOLush. We didn't get to install anything, but I had a really good time. Everyone there was super friendly, and I gathered some useful information that should help me with some future installs and projects. Before you come over to this area next week, let me know and I will give you my address. Or I can always meet you somewhere off of the highway if that is easier.

LMAO!!! Amber (Chris's wife) just called and said a blue showed up and they're installing something! I'm guessing that was Michael?
Yup.

And thanks guys for all the help. Lookin forward to seeing you all again.

yep it was fun. michael came over later and we installed his clear corners and front urethane bushings. whoohoo! got to install something after all!

You should!! Just kidding. Maybe you should change your screen name to BigOLush. We didn't get to install anything, but I had a really good time. Everyone there was super friendly, and I gathered some useful information that should help me with some future installs and projects. Before you come over to this area next week, let me know and I will give you my address. Or I can always meet you somewhere off of the highway if that is easier.Off the highway sounds good. Let me talk to Steve at gotham this week just to make sure everything is still as scheduled... and then i'll send you a PM.

-hS

Well... Creto, I enjoyed it. That wasn't exactly how I had once planned it, but I guess that's how it goes sometimes.

Anyone that wants plenty of Sunday Keg beer.....

Speaking of installs... anyone interested in brand new adjustable Koni yellows? All four for $519.

Check the "parts for sale" subforum for my thread if you are - or just PM me.

So if my corners dont flash with the blinker, does that mean the bulb is bad, or does it mean that we should have actually replaced the lines along with the bulbs?

So if my corners dont flash with the blinker, does that mean the bulb is bad, or does it mean that we should have actually replaced the lines along with the bulbs?Thats normal. The side bulbs are not blinkers. If you want them to blink there is a DIY in the tech forum that shows you how to tap into your blinker wires.

Personally.. i think the car looks better when they are always on.

-hS

Thats normal. The side bulbs are not blinkers. If you want them to blink there is a DIY in the tech forum that shows you how to tap into your blinker wires.

Personally.. i think the car looks better when they are always on.

-hS
Thanks. Feel like an idiot haha. Checking DIY now.