How did everything go Jeff?

 

Anyone know anything about installing S Techs? We ran into problems and wasn't able to get them on..

 

Redsun08, If you don't want to wait forever, here is where I got my fogs from.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-05-06-07-...item1c2225dd8d

AZwheelcovers has the cheapest prices on genuine Mazda body parts on the planet. Keep in mind this price is for the whole fog light kit with turn signal indicator. It's cheaper to buy it that way rather than separately. If it were me I would jump on this before you can't get them anymore, comes with instructions on how to remove front bumper. It's a breeze!

Moete87 where did you have an issue?

 

Which ones were the front and back and do I need to cut the bump stop.

I am going to try and do some research this weekend and try again on Monday.

Coilovers are sooooo much better!

 

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/tein-s-tech-springs-front-back-help-194010/

...and yes you will have to cut your bump stops in half.

 

Moete87 the bigger ones go in the front, and the skinny ones in the rear if they are not labeled. Hope that helps. Be careful if you don't have a spring compressor.

 

Thanks man. I was confused because on the shorter ones it had an "F" and on the longer ones it had an "R"

I will give it a shot. So I will need to cut the bump stops in half then?

I still havent recieved my exhaust yet.....that is a whole diff story. I will voice my opinion when it arrives.

 

Sorry for the delay..

I got the Tein S Tech springs. I wish I would have just gone with the Megan Racing coilovers. Much easier to install..

 

I may, but I'm not in any particular rush since I still have to get my 8 back up and running before I can worry about doing anything else to it.

 

That is correct the shorter wider springs are "F" and the longer skinnier are "R" again I don't know if you have one, but I don't want to sound like a d--- but do not attempt to remove the top nut on the damper without a spring compressor, someone may get hurt. Once you have the Teins in with the stock Tokicos then you can take that bolt off all day long, because it's not wound up like the taller stock springs are.

As far as putting coilovers in being easier, this may be true, but in reality putting springs in is only one more bolt, cut down the bumper stop, install it and forget it. Coilovers are a lot more dynamic, as far as settings, so there is a lot to be mentioned about proper setup for your specific application, just ask Chief. I know you had the Tein coilovers before, but I think once you get these in, you will be pleasantly surprised at the difference. Furthermore, if you decide to get a set of Konis/D-specs in the future, you will really start putting those springs to good use due to their low-pressure nature, just my two cents.

 

Howdy all

I see you've all been busy posting in my absence

 

He's back! What, did you think we would all sit around twiddling our thumbs waiting on your return?

Welcome home at any rate. How's the tan?

 

I'm still white, just not quite as bad. Thanks for asking.

Argentina was as beautiful as it was different from here in many ways. Great trip, hopefully I'll get to return again relatively soon.

 

Welcome back! It's actually been really nice here all month. It is going to be January in a few days, so I guess there's no fighting it when it comes. Must have felt nice to feel 80's and sun again.

 

Now the snow begins.....

I hate this place. I need to move to a warmer, dryer climate. Why I ever moved from SoCal back here I'll never know. Only 10 more years or less and I'm history. Give me a cactus any day.

Welcome back. See any 8s in Argentina?

 

I didn't see any mazdas period down there. They only make 3 cars that are small enough, and only the 2 really would have a market there. They may have some presence in Buenos Aires from what my wife said though.

 

Welcome back Fuz! How soon do you plan on making a mess on that blue tarp?

 

Glad to have you back safe and sound Fuz! I hear you didn't bring the nice weather with you Happy Holiday to you all!

 

Thanks. I might start getting dirty this weekend. That is if it gets as warm as it's supposed to. I'm effing freezing after almost 2 weeks where it was between 80 and 100.

Thanks, I couldn't get the weather through customs when i got back to the states. Miami denied me because it was actually warmer there.

 

welcome back Fuz! did you get to dance some tango and eat some churrasco? chimichurri? was it your first time south of the border???

 

Yep. first time south.

I had some asado, lomito, choripan, chimichurri, pizza (way different that what we consider pizza up here ), and a host of other things that i don't remember the names of.

I want to build a asador now instead of having a gril

My wife and i might start seriously consider opening an lomito and choripan restaurant at some point because i liked it so much and there's no one in Cincy doing it.

 

Anyone else wishing it was warm enough to wash their 8

 

Installed my Agency Power exhaust today and it is just amazing! Best exhaust for the 8! I am selling the Agency Power dual resonated mid pipe. It is still in its original packaging and everything!

$200 takes it!

 

Hey, moete87 I have a buddy that may be interested.
Mind if I forward him your way?

 

Sure thing buddy!