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Old 11-09-2010, 03:39 AM
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Got my speakers in... I'll probably recruit some help to do the install sometime. Doesn't look too difficult but figure it'll go quicker with some help lol.

Do you guys have torx sets? If not, I think a friend might have a set.
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I'll swing by the Pig Stand one of these wkends, right now my baby is getting her 3rd motor at North Park, low compression they say. But I'm wondering if she's getting the new Reman with the new OMP setting? Hard to see her go down but hope this will be the last visit. Hate taking her there, its like their (dealer) death can't shake it. But I will still keep her running.
I got my 3rd motor at 96,000. The latest flash is done to the ECU, not the motor. It increases the OMP rate but that in itself has not proven to do anything really. My second motor lasted 74,000 with the increased rates and apex seal wear still killed it (loss of compression and stalling). The S2 Renesis is faulted form a design standpoint and unless you try to extend the life by premixing, it will eventually fail. But if you don't plan on keeping it for many miles then don't worry about it.

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Got my speakers in... I'll probably recruit some help to do the install sometime. Doesn't look too difficult but figure it'll go quicker with some help lol.

Do you guys have torx sets? If not, I think a friend might have a set.
I have a torx set of wrenches. Just let me know.
Old 11-09-2010, 11:19 AM
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if i dont spend another dollar on my 8 until march i can be boosted by the texas 8 so you better check yourself before you wreck yourself 9k :D
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Then you would have all that power an skinny tires. Battle goes to 9k
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Originally Posted by phrenetiK
if i dont spend another dollar on my 8 until march i can be boosted by the texas 8 so you better check yourself before you wreck yourself 9k :D
That would be awesome to see you turbo-ed but that Turbo won't help you in the driving department :p

You better start saving and make sure you do it right. Going turbo is not for the meek, we are prebuilding an 8 for FI right now so if you need any pointers let me know, I'd be happy to help. I'm glad to see you didn't waste time getting into your 8, that's awesome dude.
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Then you would have all that power an skinny tires. Battle goes to 9k
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
I have a torx set of wrenches. Just let me know.
Here's the basic install thread I'm basing my stuff off of... is that just a generic silicone sealant that he's using?

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...se+replacement

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Originally Posted by 8 Maniac
Here's the basic install thread I'm basing my stuff off of... is that just a generic silicone sealant that he's using?

Did you forget a link?
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Did you forget a link?
no

That guide doesn't have info for the rear deck and I haven't found a DIY for taking the rear deck apart, so just have to kind of figure that out along the way unless I can find information on it.

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This car being for sale at this price is just not fair. Why couldn't he have tried selling a few months earlier?
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Did you forget a link?
applicable again
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Sunnofabitch I was having withdrawls.
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9k can you text grungepup and ask him if he has found anything out about his job in houston for me and also would the sarx crew be willing to help install a turbo kit in the very distant future?

i have no experience with cars at all besides replacing a water pump on a k5 blazer, installing my suspension, CAI and lebren+puddle lights lol.

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Originally Posted by 8 Maniac
This car being for sale at this price is just not fair. Why couldn't he have tried selling a few months earlier?
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applicable again
I can't seem to get it right lol. I could almost swear I included the link but I guess I only did the "copy" part of "copy->paste".

http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/...odslqqk&cat=67
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Originally Posted by phrenetiK
9k can you text grungepup and ask him if he has found anything out about his job in houston for me and also would the sarx crew be willing to help install a turbo kit in the very distant future?

i have no experience with cars at all besides replacing a water pump on a k5 blazer, installing my suspension, CAI and lebren+puddle lights lol.

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Yeah I would love to help, I have done a few turbo installs, some custom and a cybernations kit and a couple of Greddy setups as well as a few subie and EVO upgrades. You just need to make sure you have the time and all the parts. Are you upgrading cooling at the same time? I assume you are are getting the COBB and service from MM? Are you going to run the SOHN adapter?
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I need to stop looking at classifieds when I have no money... someone's selling a set of rims that are almost exactly what I was looking at getting.


Originally Posted by phrenetiK
9k can you text grungepup and ask him if he has found anything out about his job in houston for me and also would the sarx crew be willing to help install a turbo kit in the very distant future?

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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Yeah I would love to help, I have done a few turbo installs, some custom and a cybernations kit and a couple of Greddy setups as well as a few subie and EVO upgrades. You just need to make sure you have the time and all the parts. Are you upgrading cooling at the same time? I assume you are are getting the COBB and service from MM? Are you going to run the SOHN adapter?
SARX: Houston Edition?

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I need to stop looking at classifieds when I have no money... someone's selling a set of rims that are almost exactly what I was looking at getting.
Talk them down enough where it's ok to put it on a credit card lol. That's like the stupidest thing ever but it's addiction.
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Student with no job = no credit card.

If I had a job, I'd have no problem signing over a few future paychecks lol.

edit: plus I'll have enough debt to deal with once I start grad school lol.

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Hey guys, Im new to the rotary seen and recently picked up an 04 rx8 6 spd. We've managed to do some of the simple upgrades ourselves (exhaust and cold air intake) but still wanna do plenty more. Anybody that could help out would be greatly appreciated, we're also interested in possibly attending any meets coming up.....thx
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Originally Posted by satx04rx8
Hey guys, Im new to the rotary seen and recently picked up an 04 rx8 6 spd. We've managed to do some of the simple upgrades ourselves (exhaust and cold air intake) but still wanna do plenty more. Anybody that could help out would be greatly appreciated, we're also interested in possibly attending any meets coming up.....thx
Welcome aboard!! We? You and your wife? We (SARX) are doing a run to the Hill Country Saturday morning if you are interested. The name is Scott, if we can be of any assistance please feel free to personal message me or post up here.


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