FM10's are beautiful. It's a shame that they're painted black on that car. First thing i'd do is go back to silver centers with polished lips. I want some for the M3, but too rich for my blood. Good luck on the possible trade. James. I'll be jealous.

 

I agree about the wheels Fuz... If I ever did get it, it would end up looking like this.

 

much better.

 

Owner said he's interested, although out of town at the moment.

Now I somehow have explain to the wife why an older car than the one I have that may not be in the same shape is a better deal. It's hard trying to explain these "it's not apples to apples" things to the other half about cars. I will wait to hear back from the guy before I get into that I suppose.

I must say I am a little excited and scared at the same time. Don't know what I'm looking at with 911's. LOL

 

Call Wright Motor Service in Milford, or the race shop in Batavia, and schedule a PPI if things get that far. With an old 911, a PPI is a must. They can turn into a basket case quick. I don't know of anyone else that know p-cars in the area short of one of the dealerships, but and indy like Wright is a better bet and price most likely. Just let the wifey know that the 911 will hold it's value, and will likely go up as new ones become more expensive and electronic friendly.

 

Hey guys, I still want to offer all this before it goes to ebay! ok, so... sadly the rx8 is gone... but my loss could be some of you guys gain, I took almost everything from the 8 out, I need to sell it, and I rather have some of you guys buy it than having to deal with shipping of any kind. I live around mason and I know couple of you guys live up here, but for the rest we could meet almost any saturday at fuel.
some pieces came out and some others never really made it in, and the stuff that I took out is in pretty good shape, so the list is a bit long but you can send me a PM if you are interested in any of it.

front mazdaspeed strut $150
rear beatrush strut $100
mazdaspeed oil cap $35
mazda front accent (new) $35
AF short shifter $150
Cobb Accesport (maps in it) $450
weapon R oil catch can (new) $50
clear corners $50
fender strakes (new) $50
works bell shifter $50
BHR ignition system $300
spare tire bar $50
(bought through ebay and I think is missing hardware)
air filter $20
front lower plastic piece (if anyone wants it I'll give it for free, it's scratched and one support is broken)
clutch pedal cover $10
trunk all weather cargo tray (with cuts for the rear strut) $50
footwell lighting ("new" but missing timer and electro tap) $50
carpet mats (new) $50
original springs $30
master cylinder cap "dress up" (new) $20
mazda windshield cover (like new) $20

 

Buy Erick's stuff!!!! Some good stuff in there and he's a good dude that kept a clean car.


So Jason and I couldn't resist and went to wade through the riced out civics at ImportAlliance Saturday. It was a bigger turn out that I expected, of exactly what i expected. Lots and lots of civics with the same cheap parts and wheels.

here is a video of my experience:

 

All For Sale post belong either in the RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted or MW For Sale/WantedSale/Wanted Forums. Also, all items must be priced.

Please make the necessary changes before this post is deleted.

 

I'll post it in the For sale, no problem, and just added pricing... just wanted to offer it locally before going regional... are you interested on any of it?!?! ;-)

 

Don't have my flights yet, but I'll be home around the 5th. Leaving from Tenerife which is where I joined. Much better than Nigeria! Already planning on getting the cylinder head stripped down.

 

Happy travels home Chief.

 

Wife calls it "Turbito" "because it's not a real turbo like my car" she says. It's surprisingly fun to drive... much better than the crappy Veloster was. This car does everything better. If the Fiesta ST had a 6AT we would be driving that probably... but this car isn't bad.

 

Cute car! One more and you'll have a pair of roller skates.

 

Thanks Steve.

I didn't like the look of the Sonic it at first, but it's not really for me anyways. I don't mind driving it though.

 

Try this at home
Rob Dyrdek Kickflips A Car - CraveOnline

 

So I am taking my car in this Friday to Kerry Mazda Florence for a compression test, fearing the worst. I have tried to PM kwikslvr because I seen he had a engine replacement done at Kerry before, but his inbox is full.

Has anyone else had experience with Kerry Mazda through this process? I am a second owner so I do not have complete service records, getting worried if the numbers aren't good on the test they are going to be difficult to using the warranty (which I am still under).

Any info would be appreciated!

 

I haven't had to deal with Kerry for a rotary engine replacement, but I have seen RX-8s on the lift with their hearts torn out on more than one occasion when I stopped by for parts, so they are experienced with the transplant.

 

That is reassuring, hopefully they are one of the nice dealerships that wont try everything they can to deny the engine warranty.

 

No matter the brand, the dealer only gets paid a fixed rate from the manf for warranty work. When I had my Speed 6, the clutch TSB Mazda approved only paid about half the labor it took. That's why dealers hate major work under warranty.

 

So I don't have the sheet back but I just got a call, engine failed. Lowest on the front rotor was 6.16, lowest on the rear was 5.94.

New engine will be there next week, leaving the car there and its all under warranty! They did not ask for service records, what a relief.

Time to to read up on break in procedures!

 

Congrats and good luck.

 

Good to hear!! Gl with everything! Let us know how things progress and how it all turns out. On a side note anyone going to be at Fuel tomorrow?

 

Home! And of course, up at an ungodly hour surfing forums (since I'm not at the house yet and can't do car stuff).

James, I can finally see your pictures (and now Steve's comments make sense). Those seat look very comfortable. I'll be interested to see how Chevy's turbo system holds up.

 

Welcome home Chief. Seats are good, but are not as firm as I like. The car basically needs a turbo just to keep up. I took it out rt. 18 up to Rabbit Hash, Big Bone Lick, and back around Petersburg to the Anderson Ferry yesterday, so I got to test it out. Rear is loose, needs a big rear sway bar IMO.

...I took the same route earlier in the day in the other car. A group of Harley's in front of me. One of them dumped around a tight 15 mph turn.

It was pretty scary. I parked the 944 and did damage control for oncoming as the dude ate it pretty good. I am just glad the guy was all right... and I didn't plow into 7 full dressed Harley's. No amount of clear bra to help that.

I should be ordering the rest of my suspension stuff this week, so an install party would be good.

 

I'm down to help. Tact if you are able to make it I would like to borrow your roller if possible. James let us know when you are thinking.