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Sep 6, 2011 | 09:34 AM

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hey guys been busy lately rx8 is in garage turbo coming soon got some of it half installed.

Sep 6, 2011 | 01:27 PM

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Guys, can I get an initial count for the Grand Am races In Sept. at Mid-Ohio? This doesn't commit you to anything, they would just like to get a rough count to get the planning done for the corral.

For those who have never been to this event, you really need to come! This is the championship race and the battle is very close in the GT class. Marlon puts on a great corral with terrific access to the teams and time permitting, parade laps!

Shout out if you're thinking of going so I can get a count.

Thanks

Jeff, just wanted to update you, we have sold 120 tickets to this event and we have a week left for on line ticket sales! Lot of great prizes and giveaways and we are supporting the Make A Wish Foundation of IN. KY and OH.

Sep 9, 2011 | 03:30 PM

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Sounds great Marlon!

Columbus area guys, let me know who's in and we can hook up and caravan up. I'll be headed up relatively early Friday & Saturday

Can't wait!

Sep 16, 2011 | 10:03 AM

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Due to work commitments, I wont be leaving cbus until 11am Saturday sadly, so if anyone is looking to roll up then let me know

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Oct 13, 2011 | 02:27 PM

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is it just me, or has there been an explosion of rx8s around town this year? it seems i would go weeks between seeing another one, even last year, but this year ive been seeing several a week, sometimes even a few a day.

Oct 16, 2011 | 04:41 PM

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I've actually been seeing less than normal lately. I used to see a decent amount though when I lived on campus.

Oct 18, 2011 | 11:27 AM

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Hello everyone,
I just got 04 rx8 and hearing weird noises in engine, clutch, and suspension/brakes, but car runs fine. Is there any GTG soon so somebody can check it out?
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Nov 13, 2011 | 11:54 PM

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Hey guys, anyone know of a good alignment shop around Columbus. I'm driving to DC this week and just put coilovers on and am in need of an alignment.

I'd appreciate the help.

Nov 14, 2011 | 08:03 PM

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Man, im afraid this thread is dead, by the way i need alignment too. I heard about one shop where guy does alignments anyway you want to a pin-point precision, but haven't checked it out yet

Nov 14, 2011 | 08:54 PM

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Man, im afraid this thread is dead, by the way i need alignment too. I heard about one shop where guy does alignments anyway you want to a pin-point precision, but haven't checked it out yet

Do you know the name of the shop?

Nov 15, 2011 | 02:27 PM

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if youre in cincy go to performance allignment, i drive down from columbus to work with them.

Nov 15, 2011 | 07:12 PM

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No, and i totally forgot, i was supposed to go check it out after work but it slipped my mind.
Ironically my steering completely went out today on my way home. Time to clean contacts again

Nov 16, 2011 | 11:21 AM

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i been trying to get columbus active but nothing works i had like 4 8s come out that was it

Nov 16, 2011 | 11:47 AM

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No, and i totally forgot, i was supposed to go check it out after work but it slipped my mind.
Ironically my steering completely went out today on my way home. Time to clean contacts again

leave it. not fixing the power steering was the best "mod" i ever did on my 8. the car is so much more responsive and drives like its meant to be driven

Nov 16, 2011 | 07:40 PM

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leave it. not fixing the power steering was the best "mod" i ever did on my 8. the car is so much more responsive and drives like its meant to be driven

lol i drove it home for 6 hours like that when i bought it. It has mind of its own i guess. Yesterday on the way home i turned the key and it was not working at all, and today when i was leaving work it was working as soon as i turned the key.

Nov 16, 2011 | 07:42 PM

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Im down for getting together, i've been trying to get somebody who knows something about rx8 to check it out before i start modding it. Kinda want to get an idea what needs to be fixed or adjusted before i put money into aftermarket parts

Nov 19, 2011 | 03:47 PM

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yeah, the first time it went out for like a week or so then came back. it was fine for another year then went out again and never came back. when i sold it i cleaned the connectors down by the radiator fan and it worked just fine

Nov 20, 2011 | 12:51 PM

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I did that too when i bought it, but i think it's related to recent coolant light issue. When i was driving spirited it was on for few seconds(read up on it) just wondering if it overfloated the bottle and temporary short-circuit the wires. By the way my steering is weird, sometimes it slightly pulls different directions but mostly it pulls to the left like my alignment is terribly off, however when ps is not working it drives straight

Nov 21, 2011 | 03:15 PM

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another reason to keep the ps off!

yeah, its the coolant overflow. when i did fix it i put an extended hose on it so that it went down below the connectors. theres a writeup around here somewhere

Nov 24, 2011 | 10:53 PM

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Guys - I'm parting out the car if you're looking for some new toys.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/black-friday-specials-part-out-goodies-225815/

Nov 25, 2011 | 09:27 AM

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ra eight where you located to see parts intersted in pulleys and revi box and maybe few other things

Nov 25, 2011 | 10:37 AM

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The city of Grove City! 45 minutes from Newark. My nephew attends Denison University (my alma mater), so I'm up your direction pretty often.

Nov 25, 2011 | 11:01 AM

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ok man well if you are in the area id like to see the pullies and revi if its not out of your way.

Nov 27, 2011 | 11:24 AM

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Are you selling anything else? like ashtray cover or anything else? By the way can i come check it out?

Speaking of good looking Rx8's yesterday i saw sweet red 8 driving on Michigan Ave near 3rd