lol well there will be a second time around for people who wish to join the trip

 

Hey guys, should have seen this coming with the weather as great as it is. We're meeting up for the start of the new season. Any mods you need help with I can probably assist you (cosmetic stuff, oil change, exhaust, any lighting, etc.). Anyways, it's gonna be on the 4th of April and I'd love to see some other 8 owners out there or just any other mazdas would be nice to see. Check out this post for more info:

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Sounds good to me. We haven't had much turnout with prior meets. This way I believe we may be able to get a better turn out than before. I'll try and pm some guys and see if we can get some sort of meet going at a park in town with maybe some outdoor food or something then we can ride with you guys the town limits. Even if it's just me I can probably find a place for you guys to stop over at and rest from the road.

PS

Everyone read my last post!

 

Anyone going to the KYSCCA auto-x events coming up? I think I'm gonna try and run in the points events coming up.

 

Hey, I have been doing autocross for 7 years now. I've been to Nationals 4 times and have been well placed and recognized. So when I tell you a few things, I'm letting you know that I've been around the course so to say. I saw some things that were being posted on 502streetscene and wanted to clarify for you.

Most of the guys giving you advice are ones that are more worried about national competition than getting started and learning, so I'd take it with a grain of salt. I am going to run my completely STOCK RX-8 in STX this year because I did not have the money to buy race tires and I'm about 5 months pregnant (not going to change into race tires at each event.) STX allows modifications to an extent, but if you are new to the sport, it doesn't matter if you are in BS or STX or some other higher class, you are there for seat time and to learn. Personally, I think that a stock RX-8 will do fine locally in STX. I'm too much of a competitor to take a car to a fight where I don't have a chance. In your first year or so, just concentrate on learning the basics of being behind the wheel, and then worry about adjusting the car. I wouldn't put too much thought into anything else besides a good alignment and a good set of tires. If you find a driver school, especially an Evolution driver's school, do it. It would be a bigger investment than anything you could do to the car. This sport is more about the driver than the car.

I should be out next Sunday. I did not go out in the cold in my condition, but you will see me. Silver RX-8 with STX 42. I have only run the car one time in an event, so I'm kinda learning to work with it. I think that it will be an easy car to drive. I'm happy to give some instructions or ride along, I can actually be a better teacher than driver at times. .

 

Sounds awesome! Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday! As for everyone else, you guys should come out! Even just to watch but it'll be tempting not to run LOL.

 

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I'll be off Sunday, where will the autocross be held at? I like to watch the differing cars run.

 

Papa John's cardinal stadium lot

 

I was gonna go but I hurt my back... This sucks. lol... Hope you guys have fun! If you're not going to run you may want to bring one of those fold out umbrellas to stay out of the wet weather... I hear it's supposed to rain tomorrow...

 

Don't forget me! Your Appalachin Connection! I'm From Ashland!

 

All Rx8 Parts are off an 04 Gt Model Rx8 with around 50k miles on it. I have every part off the car so if you need anything just Call or Txt (502)681-2668. Or Email Timzsoicy@aol.com.
All Prices are OBO. Pick up is free, Shipping is at buyers expense.


Cspec Fenders in good shape(need work and paint). $650

Veilside D1Gt Bodykit replica(need work and paint). $450

Driver door in bb. $250

Trunk lid without spoiler comes primered. $175

Stock 18" Triple Chrome Rims perfect condition with tires. $950

Stock 18" alloy rims without tires in good condition. $600

Engine with only 200 miles! Perfect running condition. $2700

6spd Tranny in Perfect shape. $750

New Oem Flywheel and used exedy clutch/pressure plate. $250

Or Engine, 6spd Transmission and Flywheel/Clutch setup. $3500

Front bumper in bb. $250

Pass. Taillight. $150

Driver HID Headlight mounting plastic is broken. $300

Pass HID Headlight Perfect condition. $350

CF Driveshaft perfect shape. $200

Oem Hood (needs paint). $100

Full Bose Setup(2 tweeters, 2 door subs, 2 6x9's and amps/wiring) $250

Cloth backseats/door panels and interior plastics. $350

Single disc Stereo without ac controls. $200

Stock Shocks/Springs. $150 or $45 a peice.

Rear window. $100

Rear door windows L/R. $50 a peice

Full Center Console. $200

Glovebox (some scratches). $50

Sunroof. $100

Catless Midpipe. $150

Stock Brake rotors. $50 each

Headliner. $50

Driver airbag. $250

Curtain airbags. $75 each

Dash airbag. $150

Airbag module. $75

or $600 for full airbag setup, all airbags, wiring, modules.

All Seatbelt setups. $150

or $700 for the full SrS system (Airbags, Belts and modules).

Stock Pulleys. $45

Driver side mirror in bb. $50

Stock shift **** (fair condition). $45

Stock Airbox setup. $75

MT Subframe. $100

Steering Column. $150

LSD. $450

MT Starter. $75

Radiator Assy. $200

Radio display. $50

Heater Core. $50

Ac Compressor.$50

Control Arms. $50 each


Primered Doors

2 Front passenger doors. $150 Each

1 Rear Passenger door. $100

1 Rear driver door. $100

 

Hey guys. New RX-8 owner here. Have driven RX-7's for the past 20 years. Got a red 2004 GT, red/black interior, MT, 37,000. Went up to Peoria, IL to get it. I have read many things about the car on the forums on this site. Started pre-mixing. I think it has had all recalls done. Am taking it to my Mazda tech on Dixie on Tuesday. He's worked on my cars for a long time. Even though I have driven rotary for a long time, I am NOT a do-it-yourselfer. So I am looking for someone who can do this clutch pedal removal; spot weld or add Mazsport brackets, and reinstall. Have any of you done this.? It is definitely a problem that I would prefer not to have happen. On, and I'm not looking for a freebie. I just don't think this is something I can do.
Thanks and I'd appreciate any info you could give me on this or anything else about the car.
David

 

pianoman... i installed the Fluid motorsports bracket not too long ago.... its not too hard... the hardest thing for me was getting it reinstalled... the studs kept wanting to fall back through the firewall. you are a little far away from me, but i would be glad to help through email or the board here any way I can.

 

I just recently got a 04 vred gt. I've noticed that there haven't been any plans to do a Louisville meet on here for a while. Anyone interested in doing one this summer? I'm in the highlands, which is pretty central, so I could meet anywhere in town.

 

But I haven't seen anyone talking about a meet in quite a while. Maybe when the other Louisville/KY people start seeing this, it will strike up some interest.

 

Hopefully Tim still has his 8. I live out on National Turnpike between Auburndale and Fairdale. If I don't have to work, I'd be down for a meet this upcoming Saturday/Sunday. I'm on jury duty so my schedule is kind of messed up at the moment at least through the week days. Let me know if you guys are interested, we can maybe meet up where we usually do at the Meijer's parking lot just off the Preston Hwy/Gene Snyder exit. I'm pretty sure that's about the same distance for everyone and last 2 times we met up there, they didn't give us crap so I'm thinking we could go cruising and then grab a bite to eat afterward.

 

hmmmm... guess not...

 

Yup i still got the 8, ima throw it in the booth and paint after i get my dads explorer painted. Then ill put it back togethor n meet up with you guys more often.. Really need some coilovers asap if anyone local has some lmk 5026812668

 

Anyone in Louisville have a Cobb that would be willing to flash my ecu for better gas mileage? I'm kinda new to this, so if this is an outrageous request please forgive me

 

The cobb will only flash to one car at a time. When you flash your car say with a custom tune, the car's original will go to the cobb and get saved on there. Until the original car is returned to the stock tune, the cobb will not flash to any other car (to my understanding). You should just look for a used cobb that someone is getting rid of or get a brand new one if you really want it. If you want better MPG, stay under 3750k RPMs when the other injector kicks in. Cobb is not going to give you phenomenal mileage increase. If you're looking for higher than 24MPG, might wanna look for another car. Not saying that sarcastically or anything but just saying.

 

Hows it going on getting the 8 crowd together? I live around a hour and a half away from Louisville .. Its a straight shot from my house to drive there! I actually bought my 8 in Clarksville, IN right over the bridge :P

 

No luck as of lately... I'd say for as least often as the other peeps from louisville check this thread, if you guys want to pm me your phone numbers I can text you guys that way we can get a turn out better than just two people. I'd like to have a meet just to hang out and maybe go driving afterward but getting people together on this board is pretty hard.

 

Why dont any of you ever goto 502 meets? everyone meets up every friday saturday and sunday at the whitecastle in clarksville indiana. Usually alot of people there mostly hondas n acuras tho. But im paintin my 8 tommorow. then gotta throw it back togethor n get the car pc workin n ill finnally start drivin it again and will be more then happy to meet with you fellas.

My # is 5026812668 txt or call whenever.

 

What time do they meet? I could make one of the Sundays.