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Jun 4, 2008 | 10:58 AM

#701

Shinka_MJR

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i have redline 75w90 in my tib and it's been great. figured it would be similar in the RX8.

Good stuff, thanks for all of the positive feedback!

Jun 4, 2008 | 12:07 PM

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Wedding is officially canceled so I should be there around 7:30-ish

1. Jon316G (Jonathan)
2. Ryan
3. DeViLbOi (John) - Should get there 730 or so.
4. Gopherage (Josh)
5. Machiavelli (Tom)
6. Lives_for_9krpm (Joe)
7. ?
8. ?
9. ?
10. ?

Adding to the snow tire discussion, I made the mistake of thinking all-seasonal tires would be okay for the Cleveland winters and it really wasn't that bad as long as the snow was no higher than the bottom of your doors. But yes, if you plan on driving your 8 on a daily basis in the winter, snow tires are a MUST! Either that or get a cheap winter beater.

Jun 4, 2008 | 12:58 PM

#703

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I just got my black rims in the mail wooot... :D

Jun 4, 2008 | 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Machiavelli

I just take a conservative approach and use the factory recommended 5w30 semi-synth.

OH NO... you didn't just say that the factory recommends 5w30!!!

Sorry.... couldn't help it...

Jun 4, 2008 | 01:34 PM

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OH NO... you didn't just say that the factory recommends 5w30!!!

Sorry.... couldn't help it...

I deserved it . . . 5w20

Jun 4, 2008 | 01:41 PM

#706

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OH NO... you didn't just say that the factory recommends 5w30!!!

Sorry.... couldn't help it...

Heh. I think the factory probably DID recommend 5w30. It's management who wrote 5w20 in the manual. :D

Jun 4, 2008 | 02:35 PM

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Is the meet on Friday at the Boneyard? Where is it and what time? Anyone interested in buying a nearly new (about 100 miles on it) non-resonated midpipe for $165?

Jun 4, 2008 | 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RK

It's just west of 77 off 82.

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um...&cd=1&resnum=1

I think you'd just take 80, get off onto 77 north, and the first exit is rt 82 (about 2 miles N of 80). Go west on 82 about 5 minutes and the Boneyard is on the right.

If you come down 480 you'd get off at 77 south. Get off on rt 82 W about 5 miles south of 480 (it's a split exit so take the first ramp going to 'Broadview Heights').

You could also just come all the way up 82 but generally that's a little longer and there are lots of cops in North Royalton watching when it gets down to 25.

Jun 4, 2008 | 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RK

Thanks. About what time?

Jun 4, 2008 | 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Optical TDI

Is the meet on Friday at the Boneyard? Where is it and what time? Anyone interested in buying a nearly new (about 100 miles on it) non-resonated midpipe for $165?

Damn... I had a single resonated mid-pipe and it was annoyingly loud... this is why I purchased the dual resonated mid-pipe. I couldn't imagine what a non-resonated mid-pipe sounds like.

Jun 4, 2008 | 03:37 PM

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I'll be there but am too computer illiterate to add my name to the list. I guess this shows my age.

Jun 4, 2008 | 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Optical TDI

Thanks. About what time?

So far it looks like many are showing up about around 7:00pm (or 7:30ish).
I might show up earlier since I've never been down there before.

Jun 4, 2008 | 03:39 PM

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I'll set you up drrob...

1. Jon316G (Jonathan)
2. RK (Ryan)
3. DeViLbOi (John) - Should get there 730 or so.
4. Gopherage (Josh)
5. Machiavelli (Tom)
6. Lives_for_9krpm (Joe)
7. drrob
8. ?
9. ?
10. ?

Jun 4, 2008 | 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon316G

Damn... I had a single resonated mid-pipe and it was annoyingly loud... this is why I purchased the dual resonated mid-pipe. I couldn't imagine what a non-resonated mid-pipe sounds like.

Yeah, it was a bit loud for me too, plus I would like to have cat to help cut the noise. Some people like the sound, but I'm nearly 36, so it must be my age!

Jun 4, 2008 | 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Optical TDI

Is the meet on Friday at the Boneyard? Where is it and what time? Anyone interested in buying a nearly new (about 100 miles on it) non-resonated midpipe for $165?

Meet is at BoneYard Broadview Heights. From 480 take 77S to SR 82. Take 82 West for about 2 miles or so and it is on the right. Meet is at 7PM.

Jun 4, 2008 | 05:44 PM

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I thought it was the Boneyard in Lyndhurst not Broadview Hts... did it get changed or did I get messed up? And I was planning on getting there around 6 maybe a little after.

Jun 4, 2008 | 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by docgatorx8er

Next meeting of the Royal Order of RX8ers - Cleveland Chapter..........

Friday, June 6 - 6:30pm

Boneyard, Broadview Hts., Corner Rte 82 and Broadview Rd. Just a bit off I 77.

Nice parking lot - we can all park together.....outside patio.........plus Handels ice cream stand!!!

I'll have my kids........so families welcome.....we're fairly tame.

Metroparks fairly close by for a cruise.......

Well crap I went and found the original post indeed I was wrong it was in Broadview Hts. Not Lynhurst now I gotta figure out good thing you said that Devil or else i'd be in the wrong place. And I think Ben had planned on following me with his Shinka and then i would lead us in the wrong direction.

Jun 4, 2008 | 07:05 PM

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np Josh...and just in case someone missed this...some ramps for i90 are getting closed this weekend...

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008...d_to_clos.html

Jun 4, 2008 | 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Optical TDI

Yeah, it was a bit loud for me too, plus I would like to have cat to help cut the noise. Some people like the sound, but I'm nearly 36, so it must be my age!

No one likes that sound. The flames out the **** are fun tho. I'd love to get it for track days but right now I'm over extended on mods and I'm not gonna be able to swap my cat with a midpipe until I get a garage. Besides the smell is what keeps me from looking at a midpipe. Not the noise. The noise keeps me from the high flow cat.

Jun 4, 2008 | 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by docgatorx8er

Since I posted the first note about the gathering friday, I guess I should show up, huh? Put me on your list...........my boys too....

Jun 4, 2008 | 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DeViLbOi

np Josh...and just in case someone missed this...some ramps for i90 are getting closed this weekend...

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008...d_to_clos.html

I think i'll just take 82 all the way out and avoid confusion. Thanks for the info.

Jun 4, 2008 | 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by docgatorx8er

Since I posted the first note about the gathering friday, I guess I should show up, huh? Put me on your list...........my boys too....

Hmmm... Reminding me why I don't go to the Boneyard for happy hours anymore. It's like Romper Room in there sometimes. And the signs at the bar mentioning that kids aren't allowed doesn't quite work when cartoon network is always on.

It should be a good place for a meet. Probably gonna be a little busy if the 90 degrees and sunny holds up. We may have to park a good ways away from the Boneyard but in the lot.

Quote:

I think i'll just take 82 all the way out and avoid confusion. Thanks for the info.

You're probably best off hopping on 80 and getting off at 77 if you're coming from Hudson. Worth the 50 cents to avoid the headache that is Macedonia.

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Jun 5, 2008 | 02:30 AM

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1. Jon316G (Jonathan)
2. RK (Ryan)
3. DeViLbOi (John) - Should get there 730 or so.
4. Gopherage (Josh)
5. Machiavelli (Tom)
6. Lives_for_9krpm (Joe)
7. drrob
8. docgatorx8er (Mark)
9. ?
10. ?

Jun 5, 2008 | 10:08 AM

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1. Jon316G (Jonathan)
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3. DeViLbOi (John) - Should get there 730 or so.
4. Gopherage (Josh)
5. Machiavelli (Tom)
6. Lives_for_9krpm (Joe)
7. drrob
8. docgatorx8er (Mark)
9. Vyndictive (Steve) -ETA: 7.00ish
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Quote:

Originally Posted by Optical TDI

Is the meet on Friday at the Boneyard? Where is it and what time? Anyone interested in buying a nearly new (about 100 miles on it) non-resonated midpipe for $165?

I've been sort of keeping an eye out for a mid-pipe, but we'll have to talk about how loud we're talking here... We can talk about tomorrow. But I am interested.

Jun 5, 2008 | 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Vyndictive

I've been sort of keeping an eye out for a mid-pipe, but we'll have to talk about how loud we're talking here... We can talk about tomorrow. But I am interested.

I sold Kevin my single resonated mid-pipe a few weeks ago.
I'm not sure if he is coming tomorrow... but if he does, that'll give you an idea on the noise level.
If noise is a problem, get the MazSport dual resonated mid-pipe.