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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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BC RX-8 - Mechanical Workshop (Sat June 14)


We had so much fun back in October 2007. I think we're long overdue for another Mechanical Workshop!

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2008
Time: 11:30am (Meet up for lunch, then start working)
Location: To be determined...

Suggested Topics?:
  • Change Spark Plug
  • Rewire car to eliminate the "bang on door and it unlocks" problem
  • Change your own Cabin Air Filter for under $30 in under 5 minutes. (Dealer charges you over $120)
  • Tom? How 'bout those brakes that you ordered?
  • Van? Did you ever get parts for that CarPC?
  • Any other suggestions?

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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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I did just get some sway bars... but I'm planning on having a shop installing them this weekend. (I'd do it myself, but I'd have to drill into the stock mounts, I'd prefer to let someone with experience do that)
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 03:00 AM
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So far, I only got the motherboard. If anybody wants to do their own carPC install, I will donate the motherboard so I can watch how it is done.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Rotor8
So far, I only got the motherboard. If anybody wants to do their own carPC install, I will donate the motherboard so I can watch how it is done.
I think the toughest part for us (people without stock nav) is to get a screen in our car and make it look pretty.... Scared to do that. =P
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Hey if someone at the install can fix my scuffed rims, i'm there!
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by delhi
Hey if someone at the install can fix my scuffed rims, i'm there!
We'll repair it with some Mighty Putty. https://www.mightyputty.com/spark/index.php
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Hope to catch that one out. Thats my dad's birthday.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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We'll repair it with some Mighty Putty. https://www.mightyputty.com/spark/index.php

Are you sure? I think you need to grind down the scuffs no? How about respray?
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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Sounds like a good time. Why don't you guys take a road trip to Montreal?
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by delhi
Are you sure? I think you need to grind down the scuffs no? How about respray?
Nah... Watch the video! Mighty Putty can freakin' do EVERYTHING! =P
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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intake installing anybody? going for a k&n ver2 soon and i know im going to have trouble since im not a mechanical kinda guy...
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Rx8-13b
intake installing anybody? going for a k&n ver2 soon and i know im going to have trouble since im not a mechanical kinda guy...
Intakes are no sweat and I think the K&N intake is pretty easy. A handful of us have done intake installs recently and we could definately help you out with that.
BTW, this mech workshop event is for BCRX8 members only though. We do welcome newcomers to our club so if you want to join us, we'd love to have you out!!!
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaJeff
Sounds like a good time. Why don't you guys take a road trip to Montreal?
I'd love to go to Montreal on a road trip but unfortunately with the price of gas these days, travel costs would probably be about a hundred times more than airfare!
I do love Montreal's famous Schwartz's smoked meat though! I always get the "fatty" brisket cut with Cherry Coke when I'm in town. It's the most delicious thing you could ever eat!
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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do i just show up at the meet? or should i sign up online?..
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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hmm if i buy a new switch for my seat heater, could we find a way to replace it? Mine's broken xD.

And how about flushing transmission fluid? or is that too dirty a job?
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by tiffalei
hmm if i buy a new switch for my seat heater, could we find a way to replace it? Mine's broken xD.

And how about flushing transmission fluid? or is that too dirty a job?
MT would be OK...you would need to PU some oil though...
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Rx8-13b
do i just show up at the meet? or should i sign up online?..
Well, sign up on our website address so you can have immediate access to it and we can tell you the location. Then come out to the meet.
BTW, you know hazing is regular practice to initiate new bcrx8 members don't you? just kidding hehe
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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so what's the verdict on helping to fix up my scuffed wheels?
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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hmmm, sounds good, i guess i'll sign up at the website first, and how bout that fee, do i just tive it to u guys at the meet? or will i have to pay it online somehow?
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Rx8-13b
hmmm, sounds good, i guess i'll sign up at the website first, and how bout that fee, do i just tive it to u guys at the meet? or will i have to pay it online somehow?
You can just pay us at the meet.

Looking forward to seeing you there! =D
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Woot! this looks like a great turn out!
Looking forward to this one!

Cheers
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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The people who have signed up should've received an email from me about the location. If you didn't, please PM me.

Also, I've changed our meeting time to 11:00am so that we can grab a bit of an earlier lunch and squeeze more stuff in so we'll be done before dinner time.
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