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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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fair enough! stupid Ah-MMI wouldnt insure me becuase i was under 30 when i got the 8......
Im with AAMI too Eric, and I was 25 when I got my car so thats really weird .
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
Stop living vicariously and buy one yourself!
Got no money to spare, but you do!
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 04:16 AM
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Maxxx,

It sounds great!
can you describe how boost come on? is it 7psi max at 9500rpm or dose it peak earlier?

also what boost do you have at 4000rpm in 2nd gear?
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by xxup
Got no money to spare, but you do!
Have you not heard of a Sydney mortgage?

And I've got school fees to look forward to...

I've also had other, ahem, expenses to attend to recently.

Is there a suicide emoticon???
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
I've also had other, ahem, expenses to attend to recently.
This one has been hinted since just before Christmas - hopefully all will be revealed after I fill you with beer the night before the March cruise
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 06:28 AM
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You going down for a cruise??
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Yep - as a passenger, of course.. I thought it would be a good opportunity to see how the other half do their cruises AND to get some hints on moving through Sydney traffic...

I am keen to catch up with Waldo, Revolver, Taka (if he makes it), Jellybean, Ottog and the others who were at the Nats.. Might even motivate some to do a carless Saturday night get together..

Airfares are cheap to Sydney ($89 each way in pig class) - accomodation is not bad through Wotif... Want to come down too? Leave Saturday and back Sunday night...

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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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Can you guys post a video link of what this setup sounds like? I can host one if needed possibly.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by xxup
This one has been hinted since just before Christmas - hopefully all will be revealed after I fill you with beer the night before the March cruise
It's on a need to know basis and you don't...need to know.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by xxup
Want to come down too? Leave Saturday and back Sunday night...
I could be tempted. Make some of it into a grill fitting workshop LOL!

Cheers,
Hymee.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Hymee
I could be tempted. Make some of it into a grill fitting workshop LOL!

Cheers,
Hymee.

your more than welcome mate .
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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How many do you reckon we could do? I'm sure we could work something out to offset the travel expenses.

I'd love to go!
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by xxup
Yep - as a passenger, of course.. I thought it would be a good opportunity to see how the other half do their cruises AND to get some hints on moving through Sydney traffic...

I am keen to catch up with Waldo, Revolver, Taka (if he makes it), Jellybean, Ottog and the others who were at the Nats.. Might even motivate some to do a carless Saturday night get together..

Airfares are cheap to Sydney ($89 each way in pig class) - accomodation is not bad through Wotif... Want to come down too? Leave Saturday and back Sunday night...
What flights are you on? I will see if I can get there on Frequent Flyers
Then I willbe in.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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aaaarrrggghhhh, it's the invasion of the banana benders. Run, lock up your daughters.
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
aaaarrrggghhhh, it's the invasion of the banana benders. Run, lock up your daughters.
More like Lock up your RX8's
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Jambos
More like Lock up your RX8's
Hey buddy, you can joke about our daughters but now you've stepped over the line!
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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Hallo down under!
Sweden calling.
I have bought a Rx-8 which have had a fire inside the car. ( outside is perfect) I`m rebulding the car to a "Racecar a`la Rx-8" and am very interested in your results with the Procharger C-2 kit. This car will be a trackcar and never used on a regular basis. The car is completly empty inside, I`l only have ( for driving) the nessesary "items".
If there are somebody "down there" who can give some information on this kit I`l appreciate your reply very much.
Thank`s in advance.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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Hi Lennart

The contact is Joe Signorelli at Rotor Master, email info@rotormaster.com.au or telephone +61 2 9725 4802. Here's the link to the relevant part of the Rotor Master web site
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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Thank`s Timbo, but I`m interested in knowing what you and other members experience are with the kit. Bad - ok - good - excelient - super.
I have had a lot of contact with DNA Rotorsport- Sale about the ProCharger C-2 and know they are happy with the result. They are talking about getting up to 265 rwhp. What do you get on the Dyno ??
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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Lennart, I don't have one nor am I contemplating fitting one; there's a few fitted but probably more later this year after the Mazda factory warranty starts expiring on early purchased cars.

There have generally been positive reports on this mod
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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I can only offer 2nd hand info too.

I've met one of the guys who has had the kit fitted. He thought it was fantastic and the best mod he could have done.

Personally, I still think $12K plus is a lot of dough and would be more comfortable spending $8Kish on it.
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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Thank`s Timbo. Do you know anything about Hymee "supercharger". He isn`t ready yet or ??
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Lennart
Thank`s Timbo. Do you know anything about Hymee "supercharger". He isn`t ready yet or ??
Still not commercially for sale but one or two prototypes have been in use for a while with positive results.

Best if Hymee replies here.
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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Lennart,

Probably bad form for me to make specific comments in this thread. Drop us a PM or email (address on our site).

We have a well qualified European distributor for you when this goes to market.

Cheers,
Hymee.

PS - As an enthusiastic forum member, I should post my observations on the Procharger based kit at the nationals. I'll give it one thing... It did make the fastest lap time of the day, with a racing driver behind the wheel, and with slicks (semi-slicks?) on as well. How many laps they managed is another matter. But it is the time that counts I guess! The black dyno doesn't lie. LOL.
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