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Old 04-03-2007, 12:27 AM
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Shocks/Springs Install Help, please.

Has anyone local changed out their springs/shocks on their own. If so, can I bribe you into giving me hand with mine? I've got the RB springs waiting, and the Koni shocks should arrive this week.
Old 04-03-2007, 03:14 PM
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I have changed my springs on the RX-8 last year. It is fun, and am willing to lend a hand as well. Do you have a location to perform the swap?

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Old 04-03-2007, 04:06 PM
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Yeah, I have my parents' driveway/garage.
Old 04-03-2007, 08:57 PM
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Dannobre helped with my install - He did a lot of the work. It IS work. Depending on the date, I'm game. I can bring mary's air-compressor and we've got a gun for it. it'd make quick work of some of the more tedious bolts/nuts.
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Sat PM the 14th Darrin.. Track day on the 15th at PRI.......Got a spare room
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I'll take all the help I can get. Especially in the form of pointing out how stupid I'm being BEFORE I get too frustrated. What days are best for you guys? I don't have shipping confirmation yet, but I'll update with details as I get them. I can take off work early if that works best for you guys, or the weekend.
Old 04-04-2007, 11:28 AM
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Sure thing Dan - C'mon down.

Let's shoot for the 14th, Kris - wanna do it at my place? :D Easier for ME anyway...lol. I can fire-up the weber!

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That'll work.
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You'll need to get your alignment done ASAP - try to find a place up there (speedware?) to do it for you Monday.

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Oh yeah - Dan - Bring a bottle of Candy for me? Please? the Asprin version is upsetting my stomach something fierce.
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Originally Posted by dannobre
Sat PM the 14th Darrin.. Track day on the 15th at PRI.......Got a spare room


I leave for Denver on the 15th - just smack me would you please!

Address for the 14th???
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Looks like you have a lot of help coming your way, that is great! I think DMP lives pretty far from I, so uhm in that case maybe I'll pass (depending on location). DMP is even offering to fire up some sort weber!

Speedware is where i had my alignment performed as well, seems good.

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I'll talk to them tomorrow. They're about a mile from my apartment.
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Originally Posted by grinn253
Looks like you have a lot of help coming your way, that is great! I think DMP lives pretty far from I, so uhm in that case maybe I'll pass (depending on location). DMP is even offering to fire up some sort weber!

Speedware is where i had my alignment performed as well, seems good.

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About an hour - probably...

Weber =

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Old 04-04-2007, 08:33 PM
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Did I say "I like ribs?"

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I'm game.....get's me out of the house
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what time works for ppl? My daughter has a soccer game at 1. Wanna try about 3pm? that too late? If so, I can go, then come back, or just send Mary.
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3pm works for me..... should only take a couple of hours without snags
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3 is good for me. I still remember my soccer playing days. You better go to the soccer game, or you'll be in all kinds of trouble.
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Aight - 3pm, I'll host. Dan'll be there, Kris will be there...Nem will likely show up for awhile...

Anyone else?
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Since it's my car, I'll bring the beef.
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I've really got that covered, Kris - maybe bring a case of Beer? (if you drink, if not, Pop is fine)

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Okay, beer it is.
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Lol
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
Lol

3pm work for you, bro?

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