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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Sounds like a plan. I wish I could be there Saturday My GF's parents are coming to visit her Sunday so I got lucky
I apprecieate it man...look forward to this actually happening.....been talking about it for like 6months.....not to mention I want to see what "failed" componenets there are
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by houstonrx8er
I apprecieate it man...look forward to this actually happening.....been talking about it for like 6months.....not to mention I want to see what "failed" componenets there are
I don't think anything will be too obviously failed but ya never know!
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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Yea I agree that would look good!

You can get the paint at autozone, we are all rushing to get our cars finished! hahah.
definitely lol
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
I just noticed a lot of knicks and chips in the wheels. Sorry I'm a bit picky when it comes to wheels. On my own car I notice every little chip and then stress over it.

Heck even on Hoss-05's car I obsess over the bit of curb rash on his wheel.
You right i just came from the car wash and i payed attention to them and they look like sh#%t
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by cornholio135
Hector these are on Craigslist for $300 but the seller is in Houston . I asked for the specs and they are 18x7.5 offset +38. Not really crazy figment but ya cannot beat the price for brand new wheels. The seller is willing to meet halfway.i would offer $250.

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/2924005793.html
Thanks man im going to contact them to see what up, are they the same size as my stock rims, or do you know if theyll fit my tires?
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Hector Castillo
Thanks man im going to contact them to see what up, are they the same size as my stock rims, or do you know if theyll fit my tires?
The question is if the bolt pattern is correct for our cars. They show 5x115 which should be 5x114.5 which is correct size for an rx-8. Ask them to take a pic of the label on the box and one of the numbers stamped on the back of the wheel.

The stock wheels are 18x8 +50. These are 18x7.5 +38. They will stick out 12mm more than the stock wheels but are .5 in narrower. But the price is cheap for new wheels. They would require hub rings, lugs, mount and balance. Scott's tire guy could do this for you. You could fit the stock tires 225-45-18 or wider 245-40-18 on these.
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Hector Castillo
You right i just came from the car wash and i payed attention to them and they look like sh#%t

Sorry for pointing that out dude
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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Flight out of here delayed one day. should not affect my flight to San an but if I have anymore delays I'm screwed.

Wish me luck!
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by hoss -05
Flight out of here delayed one day. should not affect my flight to San an but if I have anymore delays I'm screwed.

Wish me luck!
good luck!
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by hoss -05
Flight out of here delayed one day. should not affect my flight to San an but if I have anymore delays I'm screwed.

Wish me luck!
Good luck bro.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Better get good grades or momma will sell your rims LOL

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/2923310901.html
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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short little clip from driving around with Steve, Seatown, a couple weekends ago.
The road is Cielo Vista Dr. in Leon Spgs.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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^ Very nice!
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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I have like a 1/4" gap in the rear I'm going to need to raise the car up this weekend at some point while I'm down there.

I think I should be able to make the drive without damaging anything to important!
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by cornholio135
Better get good grades or momma will sell your rims LOL

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/2923310901.html
Those are Extreme!
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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Looks fun LordET, I can't wait to hit the twisties again.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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I need to give her a bath and figure out what I'm going about the side aero flares but this is where she's at now.



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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
I have like a 1/4" gap in the rear I'm going to need to raise the car up this weekend at some point while I'm down there.

I think I should be able to make the drive without damaging anything to important!
We can most certainly do that!

Btw....went to get a parts washing station at HF....the one online is nice 20gal on a stand. The one in store was only like 6.5gal....kind of mickey mouse...I have a pump maybe I. Can procure an old sink or something unless anyone has any suggestions?
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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Lookin good!
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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Have another question though......is that tools or no tools?
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by houstonrx8er
We can most certainly do that!

Btw....went to get a parts washing station at HF....the one online is nice 20gal on a stand. The one in store was only like 6.5gal....kind of mickey mouse...I have a pump maybe I. Can procure an old sink or something unless anyone has any suggestions?
Look for an old laundry sink on Craigslist maybe you will get lucky!

Or these...

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/tls/2910629023.html

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/tls/2925964196.html
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by houstonrx8er
Have another question though......is that tools or no tools?
As in my ride height or????
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
I need to give her a bath and figure out what I'm going about the side aero flares but this is where she's at now.
Give me your side skirts and I will have your side aero flares repaired and painted

Originally Posted by houstonrx8er
We can most certainly do that!

Btw....went to get a parts washing station at HF....the one online is nice 20gal on a stand. The one in store was only like 6.5gal....kind of mickey mouse...I have a pump maybe I. Can procure an old sink or something unless anyone has any suggestions?
I have a 12V water pump if you need it. We could make our own
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
Look for an old laundry sink on Craigslist maybe you will get lucky!

Or these...

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/tls/2910629023.html

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/tls/2925964196.html

Damn it, that would be sweet, too bad I'm broke right now Damn birthdays and then my parents 40th anniversary.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
As in my ride height or????
Yea....are the tools gonna weigh it down.....it was a joke

Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Give me your side skirts and I will have your side aero flares repaired and painted



I have a 12V water pump if you need it. We could make our own
Thats what im thinking.....what degreaser worked best...i got both kinds they had.....yellow and brown
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