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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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There are 3 locations: Shepard Plaza, Willowbrook, and Bay Area. I know my freebirds

They just opened one up near memorial city.
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 12:58 AM
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new one near memorial city mall, and i'll come out on the 14th if i remember XD

i NEED to hear exhausts, who all has an aftermarket? and what brand, i just want a preview
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by always.anthony
new one near memorial city mall, and i'll come out on the 14th if i remember XD

i NEED to hear exhausts, who all has an aftermarket? and what brand, i just want a preview
Racing Beat exhaust on mine. I love it!!!!!
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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lemme guess, intern for an energy company?

hah, i was the same. yeah, this is a good way to get to know the city as well as meet some cool kids with the same interest.

Houston's a scary place, lemme know how the transition comes along.


**spotted** Black rx8, gold tip exhaust, ings +1 wing. i was in my teg and it was looking good!
Nope, but I did work at Fluor in Sugar Land for a couple of years before I started law school.

I will be interning at two big law firms downtown, Bracewell Giuliani and Vinson Elkins. I am from the area (Missouri City) originally, so I generally am familiar with the downtown area but I'll get much more acquainted with it this summer. Look forward to being back home for the summer (as far away from law school as possible) and slapping some new parts on my 8!

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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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Nope, but I did work at Fluor in Sugar Land for a couple of years before I started law school.

I will be interning at two big law firms downtown, Bracewell Giuliani and Vinson Elkins. I am from the area (Missouri City) originally, so I generally am familiar with the downtown area but I'll get much more acquainted with it this summer. Look forward to being back home for the summer (as far away from law school as possible) and slapping some new parts on my 8!

Stephen
I am in DEER PARK (SOUTHEAST of HOUSTON) and have a little car room. I even have a mechanic that can help with electrical troubles......
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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just did oil change and new wheels and tires. i can hep with any of that.

running synthetics by the way...its great.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Hey guys im i recently got a rx8 and im failry new to the houston import scene. Ive seen O-M-D around a bit around my gfs neighborhood. I dont have much to offer on the car knowledge but if it comes to computers i can help. Ill try to make the meet on the 14th, i recently got a new engine placed in and now im having the p2004 cel. T_T im going to go to the stealership and get the part fixed.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Shijin-Kun
Hey guys im i recently got a rx8 and im failry new to the houston import scene. Ive seen O-M-D around a bit around my gfs neighborhood. I dont have much to offer on the car knowledge but if it comes to computers i can help. Ill try to make the meet on the 14th, i recently got a new engine placed in and now im having the p2004 cel. T_T im going to go to the stealership and get the part fixed.

ooo computers?

i'm trying to save up money to rig a touch screen through navigation flip up (which i'll have to install)
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Count me in for the next meet !!
I paint cars parts rims ect. Let me
know I have a shop behind my house
You can check shiftslow.com for all my info.
I only use PPG or Dupont materials they are the
two top brands.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Dang it, all the meets are always when I have class! I'm down to go early though. If anyone needs help, I'm still learning about how to work on the 8 but I'm pretty decent with general mechanic/car knowledge(dad has a shop in SA) Also selling my 06 Mazdaspeed6 if anyones looking for a quick/sporty sedan, its been to a couple of the RX club meets so some of yall may have seen it before,$15,995 lol
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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hey anthony,



I've been researching (off and on) the PREMIX thread for weeks and i'm still confused on what i want to use. I've come to your conclusion as well:

"mmo or idemitsu and fp+ as a mix. "


all that's left is ordering... you have links to the products i want? thanks man!

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...postcount=1685
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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I just did my 1st oil change... me no likey the position of the oil filter but its better than reaching from under the car (like on tegs)

imma switch to synthetic + premix in 3000 miles.

all in all it was a fun hour... i cant wait to own a garage so i dont have to sneak to the back of my apt to work on my cars.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by always.anthony
ooo computers?

i'm trying to save up money to rig a touch screen through navigation flip up (which i'll have to install)
Lol i meant like desktop and laptop computers. Anyone know of shops in houston that know how to do work on rotary engine that arent dealerships.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by inTEGrate89
I just did my 1st oil change... me no likey the position of the oil filter but its better than reaching from under the car (like on tegs)

imma switch to synthetic + premix in 3000 miles.

all in all it was a fun hour... i cant wait to own a garage so i dont have to sneak to the back of my apt to work on my cars.
yeah synthetic is runnng all good for me.

full protection: fp+ and idemitsu. thats 1 dedicated cleaner, with a bit of lube, and 1 dedicated lube with a bit of cleaner.

MMO is a all in 1, jack of all trades, master of none, and happens to be the cheapest. i went this route, and put in 8-10 oz. per fill up.

not as effective as using a 2 stroke and cleaner, i can tell the difference, but its better than nothing.

oh, and i have cleaner tips, been 2 weeks since i've had to clean em.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by O-M-D
Count me in for the next meet !!
I paint cars parts rims ect. Let me
know I have a shop behind my house
You can check shiftslow.com for all my info.
I only use PPG or Dupont materials they are the
two top brands.
oh wow that's really cool!
that would be great to have in our community!

was wondering, i'm debadging...would u guys fill in holes and paint?

and center caps too?
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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I don't have much mechanical experience with cars, but this is definitely a good idea for all the locals. I might even need some help in the future to install a lip kit.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 07:02 AM
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Yes I can do that i have done it to many different
cars. On my rx8 I did that I even shaved
the third brake light on the trunk just hit me up if
ya have any ? My info is in www.shiftslow.com
under OMD .
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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** ATTENTION ** IF YOU WANT TO MEET UP ON THE 14TH. (tomorrow/tuesday)


6 PM @ freebirds:
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=f...num=1&ct=image

http://www.houstonrx7club.com/

I'll be there, although I have to kill 2 hours after work but I wanna see some darn rotaries!
Hopefully I'll see some 8 love.


-Thanh in the blue rx8
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by inTEGrate89
** ATTENTION ** IF YOU WANT TO MEET UP ON THE 14TH. (tomorrow/tuesday)


6 PM @ freebirds:
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=f...num=1&ct=image

http://www.houstonrx7club.com/

I'll be there, although I have to kill 2 hours after work but I wanna see some darn rotaries!
Hopefully I'll see some 8 love.


-Thanh in the blue rx8
...you HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME! i WORK TOMORROW 4-9 WHAT THE F**K NO FAIR. i really wanted to goooooo
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by O-M-D
Count me in for the next meet !!
I paint cars parts rims ect. Let me
know I have a shop behind my house
You can check shiftslow.com for all my info.
I only use PPG or Dupont materials they are the
two top brands.
My front bumper needs some attention would you mind looking at it?
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:50 AM
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yeah!I'll look at it if you make it
to the meet today if not hit me up
so we can agree on date & time to
look at it.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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Love the paintjob OMD, I look forward to seeing it this summer.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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perhaps I can make it to the next meet. How often are they held?
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by O-M-D
yeah!I'll look at it if you make it
to the meet today if not hit me up
so we can agree on date & time to
look at it.
oh wow....killer paint job indeed. post big pics please! and i can't wait to see this in person! i wanted to be one of the slightly more noticeable rx8's but your's is ahead of mine on that list.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Can't wait to see the pics from the meet, GREAT turnout, a TON of nice FD's and several 8's there. Good to meet you guys in the 8's(George and Thanh) and several of the 7 guys. OMD meant to come say wsup, thanks for the semi quote lol on the painting of the side skirts, i'll hit you up if I decide to get em, NICE car btw, I usually am not a fan of flat black but man, that looked sharp!
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