surfnlow

Just wanted to give this thread a bump. I haven't gotten any further on mine yet due to lack of funds, but hopefully soon. I did get my rotor and housing in so getting ready to prep it. Just needing new Apex seals. I did get my SOHN adapter and the bottle kit, but I haven't had a whole lot of time to get it installed.

JIN13

Hey what's up everybody I've been back for a few weeks now and it feels great seen several 8's out there not sure if it's anyone around here. Hey surfnlow did you install your SOHN yet? I have my ready to install just been lazy keep putting it of lol

surfnlow

Welcome back! I had a hiccup and had to pull the motor back out, so not yet. I did get the bottle kit in and it looks sweet. You can come out and check it out if you want just to get an idea. I would be more than happy to give you hand getting it installed if you wanna bring it by. I'd like to see it anyway. I get off work at 4 over the weekend and have Tues and Weds off. Let me know and i'll send you my address.

Space ghost

Hey all,I recently purchased a 2008 40th anniversary rx8 and I figured I'd reach out to fellow rx8 owners in the panhandle! My name is carlos.

surfnlow

Welcome to the club!

Kane

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Carlos, you don't happen to be stationed on NSA Panama City do you/?

I saw a gray 8 drive by the Dive School this morning that I hadn't seen before.

Space ghost

No I was getting off of work this morning at 9am in town and I live in town.

Space ghost

This is my 8 so if you see me holler!

surfnlow

well I got the motor back in the car. still haven't gotten it started but I am looking into a few things today. Compression seems to be there so I am hoping it is just the fuel hasn't primed yet. did a little bit of troubleshooting last night and I didn't smell any gas on the plugs. keeping my fingers crossed!

Space ghost

Awesome man! Glad you are working towards getting her running again! Good luck!

Space ghost

I went to EVOC class today and boom found another 8 driver in PC. His is the red one.

USAF2005RX8

I currently reside in Panama City at Tyndall AFB. I am a new 05 RX8 owner and would be interested in attending some sort of rotary meet up.

surfnlow

Well, looks like I'll be pulling it back out again. Not sure what went wrong but I am thinking it might be the oil control ring springs. I wont know till I get it back out.

Space ghost

Hey! I am not sure how active owners are here.... But I'd be willing to put a meet together. Like maybe a ride out to destiny for mcguires or a meet up at hooters or something.

JIN13

I'm down for anything just need a heads up on time and date, surfnlow sorry to hear about your car that sucks man

surfnlow

I had a lazy moment the past few days and lacked the motivation to get it back out of the car. It is hard to keep going when you get to the 3rd attempt if you know what I mean. I am looking at completely new seals at this point instead of reusing the old ones.

Space ghost

I understand your reluctance to take the motor out again. I don't know if I would but if you do I hope it works out for you!

So I was thinking of going to NOPI nationals in ATL with some friends. Figured I'd see if anyone wants to be apart of this weekend in sept. I will get dates if anyone is interested.

USAF_AV8R

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any updates, surf?

surfnlow

Dude, I got ripped off. I took a chance on a ebay motor for parts. When I got it home and taken apart, the rotors and irons were covered in rust from sitting with coolant in the bottom part of the chamber. I brought it back up to the seller and they told me to return it in the original condition that I got it for a full refund but I had to pay return shipping. Not only was the return shipping more than I paid for the whole thing, but how, am I suppose to put it back to original condition with it looking like that? I disputed it with ebay and they found that since it wasn't possible to get it back to original condition, they would not refund the money and removed my negative feedback. I am About done with ebay. I am going to clean up what I got and see if anything is usable. The irons are junk, but I was able to do a little welding and get one back to good condition. Hopefully one of the rotors isn't pitted to bad to use, and I can continue with the build. Seems like I just can't catch a break lately.

USAF_AV8R

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surfnlow

Finally got it running but now it is in limp mode. Trying to adjust the OMP, but no luck yet. Anyone want to throw a few ideas my way or come out and turn some wrenches with a beer, let me know. I am usually here Mon and Tues after 11am. All other days, I work until 4 pm. Let me know!

850rotary

Hey guys sorry I've been gone A LOT of messed up crap had happened the last few months. What's the update on everyone in the military or new owners ect what have I missed?

surfnlow

Hey all, sorry for not being active here. I did finally get my 8 moving. still got a little tweaking to do, but hey, at least she is running. I got an idle issue I am dealing with, but she runs great other than that. Looking forward to going to some meets soon!

JIN13

Hey if anyone is interested in meeting up this Saturday 3rd jan 2015 in the Navarre parking lot far right side by the garden area @1830 me and some friends will be there everyone is welcome. Bring those 8's out guys and gals

JIN13

for those on facebook there is a Facebook page "850 rotary car club" started by one of the members here, i'll try and update info on there as well. i know is hard trying to stay active in a car forum/meet but if your into cars or just need help with issues on your vehicle you can make time to hang out with some auto enthusiast and have some fun. if any of you have any questions just msg me or reply here either way, KEEP CALM AND BRAP BRAP...