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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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no idea, she hasn't been on the site in a while and i dunno if anyone has called her or not....


BTW anyone going to Midnight Madness tonite?
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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She's been super busy.

On another note, Yay! I finally changed out the center a/c vent. It was a lot easier than I thought. The center console pretty much just pops up, the ash tray holder is easy to get out, and the radio was not that difficult to get out, although I was unable to disconnect the multi-pin connector, but I really didn't need the room/the radio completely removed, to get the a/c vent out.

And hopefully I'm getting new paint on weekend after next.
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by RXH8TED
BTW anyone going to Midnight Madness tonite?
Nah ah, Did you go?
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by skwidd
She's been super busy.

On another note, Yay! I finally changed out the center a/c vent. It was a lot easier than I thought. The center console pretty much just pops up, the ash tray holder is easy to get out, and the radio was not that difficult to get out, although I was unable to disconnect the multi-pin connector, but I really didn't need the room/the radio completely removed, to get the a/c vent out.

And hopefully I'm getting new paint on weekend after next.
Awesome, take some pics of it whenever you could. I gotta check it out.
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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It's just a new center A/C vent since the original one broke.

Unless you want me to disassemble everything to illustrate a how to.
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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Oh, lol you know whats crazy? Just last night my front window defrost button cracked. How did It happen? I have no idea.

I don't apply that much force when pressing it.

Imma go to Ducote and see what Keith can do.

Also, I got my small-lettered Mazdaspeed B-Pillars on. It looks GREAT! Will take pics soon.
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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nah i went fishing during the day, and when i got home i found out my friends invited a bunch of people i don't like to go with us, so i opted to stay home and rest rather than get in a fight....

btw where did u get the small lettered B-Pillars?
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=119209

It was a smooth transaction all the way from Scotland. Took me 5 business days.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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We should make sure Casanova sees that thread. He likes to make his car look pretty. :D
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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lol, i want those when i get the money for the mazdaspeed swap......
I think the large letters look bad.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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hey guys, i posted a threat in the gulf section about a road course event.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...37#post1967637

Wondering if you guys wanna come out wit me. Its gonna be fun, i might even brake a few tires loose on the skidd pad.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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Got a CEL this weekend.

That's about the most exciting thing that happened.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RXH8TED
hey guys, i posted a threat in the gulf section about a road course event.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...37#post1967637

Wondering if you guys wanna come out wit me. Its gonna be fun, i might even brake a few tires loose on the skidd pad.
Too far for me but thx for the invite.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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Got a CEL this weekend.

That's about the most exciting thing that happened.
Wow, thrown because of the intake?

I got the fishbowl effect in my passenger tail light now. Gotta get that taken care of.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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Its been raining non stop for the last week and half..

I just want a day to wash my car and take some pics..
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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Wow, thrown because of the intake?

I got the fishbowl effect in my passenger tail light now. Gotta get that taken care of.
I have no idea why it threw a CEL. My check oil light came on, so I added oil. When I started the car, I got a CEL. Aside from that, nothing else. I did clear the CEL yesterday to see if it would come on again.

Keith said to bring it by Ducote, but I need to make time to get over there. And it's difficult to do that in the morning when the 3 year old wants to stay up all night whining and crying.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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Too far for me but thx for the invite.
too far? bah wtf......
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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Hello All,

I just wanted you to know that I finally got my RB Exhaust and Sway Bars on. So far, I really like them. I still need to get the Springs on however.

I'm with Tony...the rain needs to stop!!!

Mike
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Astrox:

How do you like the sound of the RB Exhaust? I still can't decide if I want to get the RB or the TurboX or whatever it's called. I'm just a little disappointed that the mods I have done, I have not noticed any increase in HP...well, teh butt dyno doesn't notice a difference. Maybe I have to get the RB flash to really notice anything.

Either that, or just sell what I have and go FI.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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Skwidd,

I really like the exhaust a lot. I was looking for an exhaust syste that was not too loud and this (for me) fits the bill perfectly.

None of the individual mods are going to give you an "Oh My God !!!" experience. Everything with the RX8 (other than FI) is subtle, I now have the RB Flash, Exhaust,Intake and individually they were ok, but together they have made a noticeanle difference.

Good luck!

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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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The CEL that I had was the gas cap. Yay.
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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Few Updates

Hey all, been pretty quite on here lately. I've been busy though.

Let's see, my car got backed over by a huge truck, while it was parked. No sign of the truck. How did I know it was a huge truck you say? The large dent was only in the hood, missed the bumper. Anyways, had that and my rear quarter fixed, which amounted to painting the whole car by the time they were done.

So now my paint and body are very fine. I then rodded out my cat....sweet....and added an new Forza Tuning exhaust. Great sound, barely more than stock until you open it up, with a lot better pull on top and in 3rd and 4th.

Next, I made my own oil cooler screens (6$) and my own front lower grill ($20). Then I did some rear inserts, and a Rotor Brake light (again from scratch) Check'm out.

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We need to plan another get together.....who's game??
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by WildmanRacing
Hey all, been pretty quite on here lately. I've been busy though.

Let's see, my car got backed over by a huge truck, while it was parked. No sign of the truck. How did I know it was a huge truck you say? The large dent was only in the hood, missed the bumper. Anyways, had that and my rear quarter fixed, which amounted to painting the whole car by the time they were done.

So now my paint and body are very fine. I then rodded out my cat....sweet....and added an new Forza Tuning exhaust. Great sound, barely more than stock until you open it up, with a lot better pull on top and in 3rd and 4th.

Next, I made my own oil cooler screens (6$) and my own front lower grill ($20). Then I did some rear inserts, and a Rotor Brake light (again from scratch) Check'm out.





We need to plan another get together.....who's game??
Sounds like a plan to me. The oil coolers, inserts and brake light look sweet! I've been wanting to do the brake light too. Sorry to hear about the hit and run but hey at least it MADE you fix the dings in your car..

Currently I been having a dispute about the 19" volks that I bought. Its been a month and a half now and still no rims. I bought it from a forum member that has been on for a while. I just escalated the claim to paypal and hopefully they do something about it. I was trying to surprise ya'll in the mix but evidently things sucked on my end.
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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very nice, looks great. Sorry bout your car, i know the feeling. Some *** dragged something across the passenger side of my car. Nice big scratch i just got buffed out. I'm down for a meet whenever you guys are.
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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What's up everyone? No one seems to be posting much.

I'm looking at getting rid of all of those freaking rock chips this weekend again. I can't wait to get new paint.

Wish me luck.
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