Come on Spring.......
Here's my plan:
- Move the RX8 from where it's currently stored, to the new place it will be stored
- Drive the Miata for the rest of the year
But seriously, I might do some real, actual maintenance this year. Plugs/coils, maybe even an oil change ... might think about new tires ... gotta keep the wallet in check though.
By the way, tints were the best mod I've ever had done on any car I've ever owned. I wish I'd done it day-one. I thought about it carefully, obviously there are pros and cons, but for a summer-car with four doors, four seats, and six windows, it's a sealed deal for me.
- Move the RX8 from where it's currently stored, to the new place it will be stored
- Drive the Miata for the rest of the year
But seriously, I might do some real, actual maintenance this year. Plugs/coils, maybe even an oil change ... might think about new tires ... gotta keep the wallet in check though.
By the way, tints were the best mod I've ever had done on any car I've ever owned. I wish I'd done it day-one. I thought about it carefully, obviously there are pros and cons, but for a summer-car with four doors, four seats, and six windows, it's a sealed deal for me.
R34ME
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From: Toronto, ON
They're Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta UHP tires. 245/40R18.
I haven't measured the tread yet as I don't drive it in winter.
They're great summer tires, grip better in dry and wet than the oem tires and they're quiet. I'm only selling because I am planning on track sessions and I want a DOT track tire for street/track.
I haven't measured the tread yet as I don't drive it in winter.
They're great summer tires, grip better in dry and wet than the oem tires and they're quiet. I'm only selling because I am planning on track sessions and I want a DOT track tire for street/track.
Reppin Lightning Yellow
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From: Scarlem
Bitch, you married with a kid. You ain't got money to spend. You know your wifey won't let you spend it. And really? You sound like an American. Disgusting.
Sigh... it's going to be a busy spring...
- Replace both rear quarter panels
- Install the Mazdaspeed wing
- Paint entire car
- Install new RPF1's wrapped in star spec rubber
- Get new rear springs for the coil overs and get that sorted
- figure out what ever the hell the causing the emissions CEL (likely a gasket)... or maybe just toss the RB MP on it again
- Get the COBB married and setup.. try and hunt down MM for the tune I suppose
And finally.. if I can make it happen for the right price... go to a 4.777 R&P. I need to find a guy who's good with diff's.
- Replace both rear quarter panels
- Install the Mazdaspeed wing
- Paint entire car
- Install new RPF1's wrapped in star spec rubber
- Get new rear springs for the coil overs and get that sorted
- figure out what ever the hell the causing the emissions CEL (likely a gasket)... or maybe just toss the RB MP on it again
- Get the COBB married and setup.. try and hunt down MM for the tune I suppose
And finally.. if I can make it happen for the right price... go to a 4.777 R&P. I need to find a guy who's good with diff's.
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Toronto, ON Canada
Thief,
Surgeblade,
Yep, well aware of the "advantages".
Wouldn't really apply to me because A) I daily drive a Miata. When the sun's out, the top is down. No farmers tan to worry about.
About the only tint I agree with is factory tint. You know, when the actual glass is tinted and not some film applied to the present glass. That's the only way I would accept tint.
Surgeblade,
Yep, well aware of the "advantages".
Wouldn't really apply to me because A) I daily drive a Miata. When the sun's out, the top is down. No farmers tan to worry about.
About the only tint I agree with is factory tint. You know, when the actual glass is tinted and not some film applied to the present glass. That's the only way I would accept tint.
hehe J/k man.
Totally respect your preference and i understand. I think they have a 70% or 80% tint which apparently would still provide the UV protection and heat reduction and would look factory i'm sure if you ever did decide the other way. Take care.
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From: Markham, ON
This one...
Hahaha...actually my wife did let me spend on the toyz...she's the one who got me the RB exhaust for Christmas lolz
AND Your half American lolz...let's do dinner soon buddy!
AND Your half American lolz...let's do dinner soon buddy!
Last edited by 2hit6; Feb 11, 2013 at 12:03 PM.
2hit6,
Are you installing that clutch/flywheel set yourself? If not, I'm curious what people charge for that... but if you're doing it yourself, let me know how you're going about to removing the transmission and all.
There's a few ways apparently, and I'd like to know what's best if you don't have a hoist
Are you installing that clutch/flywheel set yourself? If not, I'm curious what people charge for that... but if you're doing it yourself, let me know how you're going about to removing the transmission and all.
There's a few ways apparently, and I'd like to know what's best if you don't have a hoist
Nice clutch/flywheel. I run an ACT clutch with the BHR flywheel. The flywheel is nice and idles smooth but I don't know if I would do it again. It's barely noticeable.
Good luck with the install, when Dave did mine in his shop he got the clutch done fine but the flywheel was a pain in the ***. First the bolt that's holds it on is HUGE so luckily his buddy at Mazda lent him the socket for it. Then my oem flywheel didn't want to come off. It took over an hour before it popped off. I think that was just mine though because I've read where other guys got theirs off in a few minutes.
Good luck with the install, when Dave did mine in his shop he got the clutch done fine but the flywheel was a pain in the ***. First the bolt that's holds it on is HUGE so luckily his buddy at Mazda lent him the socket for it. Then my oem flywheel didn't want to come off. It took over an hour before it popped off. I think that was just mine though because I've read where other guys got theirs off in a few minutes.
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Spring
I am a new RX 8 owner, drove the car for 2 weeks before it went in the Barn.
Wash, Wax, Stabilizer, oil change, battery charge every month.
Is there any spring start up procedures for a rotary??
I have stored a lot of cars but never a rotary.
Any suggestions or should I be concerned???
Capt'n
Wash, Wax, Stabilizer, oil change, battery charge every month.
Is there any spring start up procedures for a rotary??
I have stored a lot of cars but never a rotary.
Any suggestions or should I be concerned???
Capt'n
When I pull mine out in the spring I just take off the cover, unplug the battery tender and crank her up. I'll usually let it idle for a few minutes while I check the tire pressure and fold up the cover and then just take it for a good drive.
I'll try to fill it up again after about a quarter tank is gone just to get some fresh fuel into the tank but that's it for me.
The same process I did when I had my Miata.
I'm by no means a rotary expert so others may have advice for you but this is the fourth winter I've stored my 8.
I'll try to fill it up again after about a quarter tank is gone just to get some fresh fuel into the tank but that's it for me.
The same process I did when I had my Miata.
I'm by no means a rotary expert so others may have advice for you but this is the fourth winter I've stored my 8.
Last edited by Boeuf; Feb 12, 2013 at 05:04 PM.
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Hate Scrape 8
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From: Brampton, Ontario
2hit6, I didn't see you at all last year, hopefully you can make it to one of the meets this year.
Install:
- OEM factory appearance package minus the spoiler.
- Coilovers
- New sway bars and endlinks
- 25mm spacers with +45 Advan racing RS in Gunmetal
Maybe BHR ignition upgrade if I can manage to scrounge up $750!
- OEM factory appearance package minus the spoiler.
- Coilovers
- New sway bars and endlinks
- 25mm spacers with +45 Advan racing RS in Gunmetal
Maybe BHR ignition upgrade if I can manage to scrounge up $750!
