looks like I won't be able to attach the strakes(won't get in time) as for caliper paint I need to locate a place locally that sells it. Where did all you guys get your tranny/diff fluid I'd love to swap mine out if possibly.

 

i didn't mean to do that,looks like G-Force did too------submitted reply sat for mins than nothin??oh well

 

yo Twin, my daughter lives in Oldtown with her mom. I make it up that way often, I'll have to look you up!

 

I ordered the gear oil from www.ogracing.com (2 quarts of Redline MT-90 & 75w90) and the crush washers from www.trussvillemazda.com/partsstore

 

Wish I can be there! Have to work that day...(even though the only thing I like to install is a MP3 player)

Jasper

 

Just get it online at the www.tirerack.com - That's the best fastest way... and you get the freshest paint...which is an issue w/G2 it doesn't 'age well' sitting on some store shelf for 12 months. I've found not one store in the area that has even a hint of performance anything. That's why web ordering is a must

As for the fluids, Speed Racer brought online a week or so ago for anyone who indicated they wanted some for the tech day. Perhaps there will be some leftover or no shows?? Or to be sure - order some online at http://www.apexperformance.net/cart...st.asp?scat=289 or as Speed Racer said above.

 

Long term weather reports showing rain from sat-thru mid next week. also in the 50's.
Do you guys have garage space for all who want to work on thier cars?

 

Couple of last minute thoughts on tech day -

1) For those changing fluids of any type - just like your trash when hiking in the woods - you will need to bring containers to take your old fluids away - old plastic milk or soda bottles work well - with tight screw-on caps.

2) Although we'll generally have tools available - If you think you'll need any special tools or want them for your exclusive use during the day - make sure to bring your own, or at least ask if anyone will have it available, not nice if you can't do the work you intended for want of a tool.

3) Plenty of hardware and autoparts stores, Walmart, etc within a couple miles for those (normally available) last minute things you may forget to bring.

"...good preparation is 75% of any task done well..."

 

We have two garages, room for one car each. We all know no one knows the weather, one day to the next. But right now, 'they' say 30% chance of showers, only a 1 in 3 chance, which is somewhat better than 'rain'

So, chances are, we'll be OK working outside with a psuedo-warm 55 degree temperature, but bring some warm/waterproof outerwear in case we get those 30% chance of showers!

 

I did order an extra set but I'm sorry to say that it has already been claimed.

Here is a run down of what was ordered for whom:

• Deslock - gear oil & crush washers
• Downshift - gear oil & crush washers
• G-force - brake fluid, gear oil & crush washers
• Tigger - brake fluid
• RPIRX-8 - brake fluid
• my10ae - brake fluid
• Spin9k - brake fluid, gear oil & crush washers
• Speed Racer - brake fluid, gear oil, crush washers, & other stuff

 

rodrigo67 and I (and crosswound, if he's going) might convoy from Western MA... anyone else coming from this way interested in joining us?

 

hey g-force I live maybe 15 minutes from oldtown let me know the next time you are up

 

Speed Racer and I had an idea for Tech Day Sunday. If each person put together a single page AUTO-biography for their window, it would let others know all about your car without you having to be right there, make a good conversation starter when you are there, and help personalize you and your RX-8 to all others attending.

I've attached a sample of what I have in mind. You should add your name as well for the sheet you actually bring.

For those of you without the tools to do this, if you forward either of us a list of your mods, plus a couple hi-rez pics of your car, we would be happy to make up a sheet for you and have it ready when you arrive on Sunday.

My email is comment@spin9k.com

 

I'm thinking that we can use these AUTO-biographies at the tech day and they can also be incorporated into the track video. Which should be pretty good with several cars setup with video cameras. Anyways, here is my take on it.

 

I guess I'll just have to make do with a only a high-res pic because I don't have any performance mods :p

 

In your case I would write a small blurb about autoxing the car. Tell us what it is like to dodge a sea of cones. :D

 

Can I have 2 done up? One for the 8 and one for the Miata I will be bringing? :D

 

Sure, you can take a stab at creating it yourself or feel free to e-mail a photo(s) and the mod list to either Spin9k or myself.

 

SR:

I'll send some high res pics and write on both cars tonite when I get home.

Thanks!

 

So what do you think of this?

 

Roy and I have things in hand for a great Sunday. The weather looks like it is even going to co-operate to some extent by clearing up some, with some sun.

I have also just invited the owner of Seacoast Mazda to our tech day event, he's not 100% sure if he can make it, but will try at least to stop by [ He's a black RX-8 'owner' BTW ]

However, in any event, he has graciously said all fluid can come to him, so please bring containers if you can, but no worry about taking them away, I'll just deliver them to their shop.

Anyone else have car pics and any writeup about themselves / their cars they want Roy or myself to do up and print out? Please send the info/pics as soon as possible. Thanks.

 

WOW! 7am... that's a bit on the early side for some of us night owls... but I'll be there... I'm assuming the same old places as always?

 

I'm not much of a morning person either and I'l be heading up to Spin9k's place on Saturday evening to help him finish up some projects. So I'll see you guys there.

As for caravanning from Manchester, I'd suggest meeting at my10ae's place at 7am. Then head out from there.

 

I will be in Manchester at 7am. Who else will be there?

 

I think I might try to make it. :p

If its going to rain, even just a little, I'm going to hold off on doing my brake job. I still will take the 8 and possibly install my side strakes and front fog light strakes

SR: I love the auto-biography on my 8. Thanks!