Sh00bs

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what are you asking?

wankelbolt

iTrader: (21)

I think Nathan may take it, pending word from his boss.

If the boss says no, I'll update you.

steadybdub

sold

Nathan Atkins

I'm going to have to pass wankelbolt :-/ it's a great deal and I'd love to jump on it but I need to invest in a few other things first

wankelbolt

iTrader: (21)

$200

Available in the vicinity of Towson or Bel Air.

shimmystick

Any local meets?

Gshepp88

That's what I've been wondering, I'm in Hagerstown and just bought an 8. I'm looking for a meet to check out what everyone's got

Nathan Atkins

You know you guys could just come out to an autocross, not too late to sign up! Wdcr scca event #4 and every excuse you have not to do it makes you a bitch! ;-)

denim

Wish I could combine my STF and STX points.

Nathan Atkins

dude i know dem feelz

I have 6 points in CS that i wish i could use :-P

laxxman111

Can anyone local help me or suggest why after I changed my battery my power steering stopped working. I tried turning the wheel to the left and then right to "reset" whatever and also unplugging the battery and held the brake for one minute. None of these worked and the only other thing ive seen is checking two connections of the wires. I just wanted to see if anyone around me has had this problem and knew how to fix it.
Thanks for any help!

denim

Morelow!!

Nathan Atkins

Haha, 'tis the solution for everything!


Actually I'm going to raise back up about 3/4 of an inch since I cant get my moarlow profile jack under the muffler or the front undertray :-P


The car felt pretty good, just a sniff of oversteer, the damping needs to be increased a bit front and rear, but particularly the front so im going to start investigating that next.


Here's video:


laxxman, unfortunately I don't have anything but horror stories regarding power steering issues, Jon was having a lot of problems with his but I don't think he would be able to tell you about any miraculous saves.


I'm sure there is a reliable systemic method for diagnosing the problem and I can also say with certainty that it is not what the dealer does! I hope it turns out to be a quick fix for you but I can peruse the forums and the greater interwebnetz to help you find a solution.

bladeiai

iTrader: (1)

If you want to come to Frederick I'll help you figure it out, otherwise I would suggest making sure the terminals are completely tight and check the fuse on the terminal wire that is for the PS. Next I would clean the ternminals and re-route the coolant overflow tube (even if they look fine) and seal with dielectric grease.
Also why did you replace the battery? Have you checked the voltage from your alternator? If it starts to dip the PS is the first thing to fail generally.

Nathan Atkins

Autocrossers inc event in Waldorf on the 23rd, you can register through the wdcr scca solo website in my sig, message me if you have any trouble. Hope to see the competitive one of you there. The rest of you, I'm sure there is some gathering you can sit around and talk about cars instead of driving them ;-)

Sh00bs

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hmmm.... to come out or to not come out

Nathan Atkins

Represented the RX8 community yesterday with a class win at autocrossers inc. The car felt fantastic on the new suspension, just a few little tweaks to get it perfect.

I just registered for the Autocrossers Inc event in Waldorf on the 13th of September as well as the WDCR SCCA event at FedEx Field on the 20th of September.

Come on out if you can, hope to see some of you there.

denim

I can't seem to find the results online from AI.

Nathan Atkins

Aaron, I've got AI results, theyre up on my buddy Alan's page, they'll be up on AI's site shortly:

Final Results, #4 - AI Championship Event #3 - Sat 08-23-2014
Pax Time Results, #4 - AI Championship Event #3 - Sat 08-23-2014

Nathan Atkins

CDC event this Saturday (and follow up test and tune on Sunday):
Capital Driving Club

and another AI event this Sunday:
Autocrossers, Inc.

I'll be doing just the AI event for a bigger lot and fiercer competition. Come on out, I'm happy to give tips and you're welcome to ride along. I firmly believe that no single form of motorsport makes you a better street driver than autocross. Don't miss the boat :-)

bladeiai

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Sadly I work this Saturday and won't be able to make it. Also it's In the Streets that day if anyone wants to brave venturing downtown (Market St is closed though). Nate are you going Sunday?

jtspells

iTrader: (1)

Well screw it, I am basically stock but going to give it a go in STX.....

Nathan Atkins

Yeah I'll be just doing Sunday at Waldorf

We're supposed to have over 20 cars in STX this Sunday o_O

I ran my totally stock car in STX for two years before i did any mods at all since thats the class my buddies were running in. It's pretty competitive at the top of the time sheet but there's such a big variety of cars and skill levels that you should be able to stay off the bottom of the standings, especially with me coaching you ;-)

jtspells

iTrader: (1)

This is far from my 1st autocross (going on 11 years of autocross, rallycross, time trials, and karting so far) but always willing to take pointers!

Nathan Atkins

Awesome! I look forward to meeting you!