Michigan RX-8 Lounge - Page 22

Dec 23, 2010 | 11:13 PM

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Kane

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damn... now I can't delete that and try to get away without paying the tab...

Jan 3, 2011 | 04:01 PM

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anyone put in an aftermarket radio in their rx8 i'm starting to really hate my radio but it's all attached with the air/heater controls. if anyone did can you post a pic and how you got it done? like always i get an answer so thank you in advanced

Jan 3, 2011 | 04:20 PM

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Check out the metra kit. I believe Corksport sells one too.

Jan 4, 2011 | 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by charz1124

i got the metra kit and an alpine ina900 with the bluetooth module. wired it myself, not sure about 2 fckn wires, some speed since wire, and another one....so i caved in and im dropping it off at micky shorrs' in an hour or two...hopefully i wont be charged up the *** since it's almost done...

ill post pics when its complete.

Jan 6, 2011 | 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HiFlite999

Very cool! When winter goes away, I'd like to get a baseline compression check and dyno run.

BTW, your website has an issue. Clicking your link gives your homepage as it should. But once there, clicking on "Home" gives a connection error - you might point that out to your web guru.

New site is up
www.chipsmotorsports.com

Thanks

Jan 6, 2011 | 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rotoryfreak

New site is up
www.chipsmotorsports.com

Thanks

just pm'd you.

edit//
Thanks a tonne for helping out today. The car is peachy. I feel better knowing the clutch bracket is welded too. Weather was pretty brutal on the way home.
Your 7 is completely awesome btw.

Last edited by Chad D.; Jan 11, 2011 at 10:02 PM.

Jan 22, 2011 | 11:53 AM

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No problem glad I could help...Pedal weld pics.... http://picasaweb.google.com/chipsmot...edalReinforce#

Dam I hate the cold.....

Jan 22, 2011 | 04:43 PM

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Yeah, I took some Toronto guys for a walk from Cobo to Lafayette Coney Island and it was freeeezing.

Jan 30, 2011 | 10:36 PM

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I'm in Dearborn Heights, just got my Rx8 a few weeks ago. Is anyone here close to me? Also, are there any RX8 meets planned when the weather starts to warm up?

Jan 31, 2011 | 04:20 AM

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Keep an eye on this thread, something will pop up, it's pretty quiet in the winter.
We are going to have a meet in feb in Windsor, if you don't mind coming over the border.
You should join up here also.
http://www.michiganrotaryclub.com/
When the weather gets warmer there will be a nice cruise!

Jan 31, 2011 | 07:55 AM

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Im surprised you havent seen me driving my 8 around. Im on warren and telegraph

Jan 31, 2011 | 08:01 AM

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sterling heights in the house..

...lol

Jan 31, 2011 | 08:07 AM

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the real question is are there any women with 8's in the area...? just wondering

Jan 31, 2011 | 08:23 AM

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There used to be one here that was from Holland or Muskegon. I don't remember which. I don't remember any from SE MI.

Jan 31, 2011 | 09:51 AM

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the michigan rotary club is a great place to meet other people who love the rotary engine. They are planning a big club meet in the spring time. The date is tbd still. They also have other random gatherings or reasons to hang out. The rx8 club is great for being able to provide a larger amount of information on the rx8 specifically. Definitely join the michiganrotaryclub.com forum for local gatherings. We would love to meet you in person.

Jan 31, 2011 | 03:56 PM

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Moseph, I can't believe I haven't seen you around either. I did see a velocity red a few weeks ago though on ford road and I saw a gray one today. Thanks for all the replies everyone. I'm excited to be a member of this community. I wouldn't mind going over to windsor either, I have family there. I will definitely be checking out the michigan rotary club. I can't wait until the weather warms up a bit so I can finally drive my car.

Feb 1, 2011 | 07:39 AM

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if you have a winter set of tires you could drive it now, be careful tho..the 8 is very light

Feb 1, 2011 | 10:50 AM

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... be careful tho..the 8 is very light

light cars stop/turn better in the snow. if you drive like me your wheels spin on the highway at 9k, that is the downside to a light car.
I love driving my car in the winter.

Feb 1, 2011 | 11:11 AM

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if you have a winter set of tires you could drive it now, be careful tho..the 8 is very light

It came with a set of michelin pilots from the previous owner. I think the pilots are "all season" tires. I've driven in the snow a couple of times, it was pretty stable as long as I was gentle on the gas. Moseph, do you drive it in the winter? If so, where do you go to get it washed?

Feb 2, 2011 | 08:20 AM

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There is a touch free car wash by my job in Plymouth. It's 6 bucks but well worth it. Can't wait for the summer, so we can ride out. Put some pics up of your 8

Feb 2, 2011 | 01:26 PM

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There's a machine car wash near Wendy's on plymouth in ann arbor. The touch screen was not working (probably due to cold weather) and they gave me a free $10 wash :p

Feb 2, 2011 | 04:26 PM

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Im thinking about driving up to a big *** parking lot tonight. turn off my traction control and have some fun..

Feb 2, 2011 | 07:16 PM

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im thinking about driving up to a big *** parking lot tonight. Turn off my traction control and have some fun..

Feb 2, 2011 | 09:03 PM

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Rawrrrrrrr. I need to look for somewhere....

Feb 3, 2011 | 10:31 AM

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Quote:

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Im thinking about driving up to a big *** parking lot tonight. turn off my traction control and have some fun..

that is exactly what i did....

side note...watch out for fire hydrants and those cement pedestrian poles hidden under the snow... my friend learned the hard way..