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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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If anyone is around this weekend and can spare an hour to help me change my front brake pads I'd really appreciate it. Text/call me at 631-807-5292. Again thanks in advance.
hey sorry i've been out of touch.... i wont have time to physically help you, but you don't need it. and if it's on a weekend you can call me if you have any specific questions or problems. I'm 99% sure there is a DIY on the forums, and it's really VERY easy to do. The front pads are easier than the rears, which have an extra step involved. Each wheel/caliper has a SET of two pads, an inner and an outer.

Jack up the front of car, and take off wheel.
Loosen one 14mm bolt, and completely remove the other one (look at the DIY for which ones).
Swing the caliper open, rotating it on the one bolt that is loosened but still attached. Remove the two pads, TRY TO KEEP THE METAL CLIPS IN PLACE. If they fall out it's not a big deal, but if they don't that's better because they can be a little confusing to re-orient and re-insert.
If pads are very worn, you may need to push the piston back into the caliper a bit, so that the new pads fit. This might require the use of a medium-sized C-clamp. If you do this, take the cap off the brake reservoir in the engine bay, which cal alleviate the pressure a bit.
Put the new pads in (the clips serve as springs to keep the pad in place, so look and understand how this works, and then inserting the new pads will be much easier.
Re-assemble.

Read the article/thread on here called brakes FAQ, and read the section about bedding. It's very important if you want to get anywhere near the full potential out of your brakes.
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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hey any of you guys know where I could go to get my calipers painted??? Im located in esat meadow
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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it's really easy to paint your calipers.. http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

i have a brand new box of g2 caliper paint in white if you want it.. $30
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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yeaa im thinkin of doin it myself and doin them red
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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I'm looking for a good mechanic/shop... looks like I'm in the market for a new clutch. Any recommendations for the Queens/Nassau area?

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/04-rx8-mt-feels-like-200692/
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Roxie79
I'm looking for a good mechanic/shop... looks like I'm in the market for a new clutch. Any recommendations for the Queens/Nassau area?

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=200692
Oh that sux Roxanne, sorry, I don't have any recommendations... I got my car from the Wantagh Mazda (right by Mulcahy's) and they're awesome over there but that's if you want to pay top $...
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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Hey guys - this meet has been going strong for a few weeks, I'm gonna check it out around 9.

http://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780073

Post up here if you'll make it out too???

Location: Applebee's parking lot, in Westbury

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um...ed=0CBcQnwIwAA
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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If you need work I would say Function7 near McAurther airport.
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by elysium19
Hey guys - this meet has been going strong for a few weeks, I'm gonna check it out around 9.

http://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780073

Post up here if you'll make it out too???

Location: Applebee's parking lot, in Westbury

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um...ed=0CBcQnwIwAA
What time and what days is the meet???
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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any meets coming up?
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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yo elysium19 ill be there tonight, let me know where u comin from maybe we can roll together!
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Hey I'm leaving now- I can only chill for a but, I'll be there by 9, I live really close
-andrew
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Is there a meet tonight in Islandia?
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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Whats up Guys. I haven't seen some of you in foreva....
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ssspeedfreak
If you need work I would say Function7 near McAurther airport.
Any contact info on Function7? I pulled the address and some phone numbers off an RX7 site, but both numbers are no-good. I can't find them in the "phone book" or otherwise.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Roxie79
Any contact info on Function7? I pulled the address and some phone numbers off an RX7 site, but both numbers are no-good. I can't find them in the "phone book" or otherwise.
405 E Central Avenue, Bohemia, NY 11716

516-523-4833-CHUCH

There's a BBQ Meet today at 1.30...
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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Brand new 2010

Hey guys just got my 2010 rx8. I live in franklin square in nassau. Where and how often you guys meet up? Anything soon?
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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kinda new 2 the fourm , me and some people from crsx.com are throwin a meet for any 1 who wants to come thru . check the link for more info .

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=731149
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by OL!z RX8
405 E Central Avenue, Bohemia, NY 11716

516-523-4833-CHUCH

There's a BBQ Meet today at 1.30...
Thanks for the info, but seeing how hard the place is to contact, and no one has anwered the phone or returned my messages, I'm looking for any suggestions on other reputable shops in the LI area.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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Hey wuts up guys, anybody going to the westburry meet tonight? The guys from function 7 r coming out , it'd be awesome if the 8s from queens showed up too.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 08:12 AM
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There's a meeting in queens e wry Thursday night and another 1 in westburry, pm if u up for it I'm in Freeport!!!
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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How's this meet been? Alot of 8's showing up?
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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A Couple.
It'd Be Better To See A Lot More Though
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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id come tn but my transmission is out
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Saw a silver rx8 on main street in port jeff around 130pm yesterday, i was in the black a4 and car looked sick; low and i think might have had the mazdaspeed front bumper.
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