Everyone Pensacola, Navarre, Destin, to Panama City
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Everyone Pensacola, Navarre, Destin, to Panama City
What's up everyone, I wanted to start a thread where everyone is this area can go to for advice, help, meet ups, talk about your cars and mods, and BS. With that being said I'm junior I live in Navarre and drive a sunlight silver beauty, I'm currently deployed but would like to hang out with a few gear heads once I get back beers and BS...
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Retired and bored
Just returned to the area, combat wounded vet, retired life sucks so I could go for a few friends in the area also. I live out in pace which is just between Pensacola and Navarre. I have 05 BB 6 mt. Only a few mods but now that I am retired gonna be alot more. JIN13 if we can't find something to talk about our 8's then I am sure we can BS about deployed life. 54 total months between both **** holes lol.
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Was up kane, I've seen tons of 8's in the area and several post here and there so if everyone can just keep it to one thread it be much better. Doesn't seam like to many of them log in anymore we'll see. JPYRITZ I'm out in Navarre currently deployed but as soon as I get back we can trow back some beers same for you Kane if your not to busy man...
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Retired and bored
Retired.... Never busy now lol. And sounds good, when are you due back? You can keep it round about, I still remember OPSEC . You AF? I am assuming since you out in Navarre . I was prior AF JTAC then went Ranger D company 75th rangers out at hunter down in savannah GA. well be safe and thank you.
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If anyone is wondering, here is a list of the car meets I know of in this area:
Bayfront (the most popular and biggest) held every Saturday night @9pm
501 Commendencia St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Cars & Coffee Fort Walton Beach (Great variety, quality builds, and nice folks) Every second Saturday @9:30am in front of the Santa Rosa Mall.
300 Mary Esther Blvd, Mary Esther, Florida 32569
Join and check the FB group for the C&C FWB meets:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/770050849692627/
The Swamp held in the parking lot every Tuesday night @8:30pm
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Sonic held at Sonic every Monday night @7pm
1719 E Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514
*I try to keep this list updated*
Bayfront (the most popular and biggest) held every Saturday night @9pm
501 Commendencia St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Cars & Coffee Fort Walton Beach (Great variety, quality builds, and nice folks) Every second Saturday @9:30am in front of the Santa Rosa Mall.
300 Mary Esther Blvd, Mary Esther, Florida 32569
Join and check the FB group for the C&C FWB meets:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/770050849692627/
The Swamp held in the parking lot every Tuesday night @8:30pm
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Sonic held at Sonic every Monday night @7pm
1719 E Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514
*I try to keep this list updated*
Last edited by drifta; 08-13-2015 at 01:14 AM.
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I'm in Gulf Breeze and just picked up my 8 in Nov. It had a blown apex, so I am currently rebuilding it. I expect to have it completed in the next few weeks due to lack of funds. I do have a pretty busy schedule but I would like to see if there are any meets going on around here.
Side note: I saw the meet schedule and I could do the bayfront meet, but it will be a little while before I get it going. Look forward to seeing what others have done and showing off my skills as a builder! I will get some pics up as soon as a get'em.
Side note: I saw the meet schedule and I could do the bayfront meet, but it will be a little while before I get it going. Look forward to seeing what others have done and showing off my skills as a builder! I will get some pics up as soon as a get'em.
Last edited by surfnlow; 03-16-2014 at 08:50 AM.
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Hey guys I'm just starting a group/team for our area with more of a focus to help our community and charity while doing events and meets id love to make this the biggest rotary group in Florida and show cops that not all tuners are ****** that make a lot of noise! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1429652283947868/
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I would be interested in joining, but I would be limited as far as participation goes due to my crazy schedule. It is nice to see someone in the 8 world taking an interest in charities. I will check out the FB page.
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The page is slowly gaining interest only have 9 members on it but hey it's getting there slowly! Like I told one of the other guys on there I don't expect everyone to participate in every single event or show up every week I'm sure we all work full time jobs and have things to take care of outside of the car world. The regular meets would revolve around the members location so it wont always be in Pcola we will do our best to make it easier on everyone. However I do expect the group to try their best to be able to attend as many charity events they possibly can when the time comes.
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Just ordered the o-ring, gaskets, sohn and bottle kit today. should be here on Thursday. Can't wait! I'll get some pics of the rebuild over the weekend and hopefully a first start video if I get enough work done.
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Well, bad news. I got the engine built and put back in the car. At first, it hesitated on cranking, so I figured battery. I went ahead and attempted to push start it. Nothing but locked up rear wheels. So I hooked up the cables to my Durango with a 2 day old battery in it. It started turning, but still no fire. I figured I flooded it. I went ahead and did the deflood procedure with no luck. I finally decided to pull the plugs to check compression. Low and behold, metal shards on the plugs. I guess one of the apex seals got stuck and fell apart. The good news is that I still have another rotor if that one is toast but I am not sure about the housing. I have another housing that will need resurfacing to use it unless I can find one cheap. Anyone used a nearby machine shop for lopping the irons, or at least one that is reputable and willing to resurface the irons? I am going to get some new seals and I just don't want to run into this again. The o-rings are still good since it hasn't even fired yet so at least I don't have to worry about that. On top of that, no leaks so I know I did good there too. I just think the seals were on there last leg and I guess I didn't lube it enough. Any help would be great guys. Thanks in advance!
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Update:
I got it back apart and the seals trashed one of the rotors and housings. Looks like it will be a little while before I can get the money to replace them. If anyone has some extras, let me know.
I got it back apart and the seals trashed one of the rotors and housings. Looks like it will be a little while before I can get the money to replace them. If anyone has some extras, let me know.
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Man that sucks sorry to hear what happen, I'll be back in town in less then two weeks if you need help turning wrenches or just BS'ing drinking beer while you turn wrenches let me know
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Awesome, I am trying to get some money together so I can replace the seals. I found a housing and rotor I can use, so at least that is done. Just gotta get the new apex seals now. Anyone got a preference? I was going to go with Atkins because they are steel, heat treated and claim to hold up better then stock.