EricB

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lol wow... Apparently the sprint spring doesnt need a compressor -_- The oem one needs to be taken off though.

Ill document how hard it is. I found this guide online and it inspired me to try it myself

pistonhater

haha, I didn't mean to sound so paranoid about springs

I have no experience with RX-8 springs yet, but I've done many of spring swaps in trucks and cars over the years.

Perhaps it is an easier job in the RX-8.

EricB

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i forgot to upload the link lol..

http://www.hi-impact.org/ryang/modif...ock_front.html

http://www.hi-impact.org/ryang/modif...hock_rear.html

guy hasnt shipped out my springs yet, i was told monday at the latest, kinda getting annoyed.

pistonhater

haha, I was wondering about the those links.

That's a pretty good write up for removal/installation for the coilover assemblies.

Well, seems like even with a spring compressor it might not be as hard as I thought.

I guess the last coil spring job I did was for a truck. Coil springs for trucks are massive compared to cars (diameter), and that was just a bitch to compress. It was quite scary too

Sorry to hear you have not received your springs. Post pics once you get them!!

And make sure you do it well cause then I want you to work in my car

EricB

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lol, im not sure if you read the other thread where i stated how long it took for me to mod my car lol..

5 hours for my grom...
6 hours for my exhaust...
hour for my sidemarkers(had to remove right side 4 times)

I suspect the springs will take me ~3hours for the first, 1 hour for the next and then ~3 for the front and 1 for the next.

As soon as i know what im doing i work quickly, i just dont want to **** something up in the process.

pistonhater

I never rush when I work in my car/truck. For me it's all about having fun with the project and learning more about the vehicle. Who cares if it takes me a whole day to install something? It's not that I'm making a living out of fixing cars, LOL.

Also, damaging/breaking stuff is a good way to learn how to fix cars It can be expensive at times too

I'm still a bit hesitant with the 8 because I still have payments on it. So I try to be very, very careful with it. Trust me, it is a lot easier - psychologically - to work on a car that's completely paid off. My 12 y/o truck knows that well

Can't wait to see you 40th AE dropped!

EricB

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i paid for my 40th in cash :D

its been 10 days since i paid the guy, last i heard from him.. the 24th... he said "imma shipped it today, the money jst went to my bank lastnight ... sorry for a little delay, i jst crashed my car, so ya ..."

"oh sorry, totaled? what happened?

try to get me that tracking #"

"what time is it in cali now? about 7?

did you ship the springs out yet?"

"yes i did, im away so when i get back tmr, will give you the tracking #"

his original eta according to ups was the 26th and he told me that on the 19th. So assuming it is the same time.. it should be here by the first or second.

but i have no clue if he even shipped it out, i havnt heard from him on facebook for 5 days now.

if i dont get my springs by the 19th then im just going to open a dispute with paypal and be done with it. He was very quick to respond when i wanted to buy them but hes taking his sweet *** time especially after he has money in his bank.

pistonhater

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wow, that sucks about the springs. I hope that guy comes through!!!!!

As you already know, it's always a risk to get parts online from unknown sources. Many of these guys are literally parts pushers from their apartments or basements

I remember a couple of years ago I bought this part on ebay and the guy even had a website, which BTW was very well done. He gave me the option to go pick up the part in person at their 'store' in Queens. I decided to do that because I was close by, and really wanted to take a look at other stuff he had.

When I made it there I couldn't believe what I saw!! The whole operation was run from a rather small loft apartment. There were parts stacked - literally - all the way from the floor to the sealing. You could barely walk around the place. Basically, the guy had transformed his loft apartment into a car parts warehouse. It was a mess!!!

And there at a corner the guy had a small desk and a computer from which he ran his ebay 'store.' So it was after all a 'one man operation' from his apartment. So I can imagine it took him forever to deliver parts to so many people buying online!!! Poor guy was overwhelmed trying to keep up. But he gave me a nice price

Anyway, not saying this is your situation at all. Rather, I'm just describing a personal experience with buying car parts online. Hope your springs will arrive soon and that you didn't get them from one of these crazy online operations.

I wish I had paid for my car cash, LOL. And your car looks better than than mine too

EricB

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haha thats hilarious!

and nah, i have nothing done to it on the exterior except eyelids and an exhaust. My rims have to be the worst looking 40th ae rims out there... only have curb on 2 of my rims but all of them have dreadful pitting from a lacking good coat of clear on them

or maybe the previous owner tried to put on some cleaning solution on them and destroyed them.

pistonhater

Actually, my wheels are not that different looking than yours.

I have curb rash on all wheels. As I said before, the previous owner really didn't know how to park, LOL

And I also have a similar 'discoloration' in some parts of my wheels. I wonder if that's a common issue with these wheels.

The exterior of my car is great shape considering it has never been garaged. I keep it waxed - so it did the previous owner -, But it is not perfect. The front bumper could use a fresh coat of paint. there are so other minor scratches here and there, you know, the typical stuff you see on a car that has not been garaged. This summer I am going to do a full detail with clay bar, paint cleaner, wax, the whole thing.

But I haven't done anything to the car yet. Well, I did add a pair of oil cooler screens recently, but that's not really a 'mod.'

I really want to upgrade the suspension. That will be my first 'mod' after I stop spending money in my truck, lol.

That's why I'm waiting to see how yours will turn out!!!

EricB

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mmmmmm did you say wash, clay bar, and wax!!! sounds like a party.

i wash my car once a week, i feel as though we have a rx8 and that it isnt a everyday car people see so id like it look the best it can for other people to view. Not to mention that we have the 40th anniversary and that we need to uphold its reputation. Many people will never see a 40th anniversary in their life so that one time someone sees mine during their commute i want them to jizz their pants.

be careful with excessive waxing, it can lead to excessive dust accumulation. I usually wash once a week and wax every 2.

oh and i also need to add some touchup paint to my front bumper :/ i went with a couple friends on a high speed run through clinton rd in NY and a shitty vw was infront of me kicking rocks all over, when i looked at my bumper the next morning i was so upset.

show some pics of the oil cooler screens, ive been really on the fence with them.

oh and this is the newest reply i got from my springs. On facebook a guy posted on my comment saying how come he hasnt contacted me in 5 days.

"yo Eric, Kai got locked up and he told me to send you the springs & here's the tracking number."

springs are set to arrive the 7th. PRAISE JESUS!

EricB

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oh and a real example of the best looking 40th anniversary is Pico's car, though... that will change soon after i get my springs and buy spacers (maybe rims)

pistonhater

I think the guy that sold you the springs is one those I described above, LOL. So he got locked up? What the hell does that mean! Hopefully you will not be getting stolen parts

Here's a quick write up of the oil screen installs. If you haven't installed them yet, I strongly encourage you to do it. Lot's of crap gets trapped in there:

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/another-rb-oil-cooler-screen-install-231862/

And yes, Pico's car is simply amazing. He's paid great attention to detail.

EricB

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they look great!

any chance you want to find that DIY on how to make the screens myself? (im a cheap bastard) and i like making small things like this.

and apparently he got put in jail for a few days... but it wasnt wrongful arrest.. but he said he shouldnt of gotten put in jail... typical of someone who goes to jail.

pistonhater

haha, you are a cheap bastard!! LOL.

There is a write up somewhere about the DIY. I found it a while back when I was thinking about being a cheap bastard myself

Man, where did you get those springs from!!!!!

EricB

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is it essentially just a screen infront of the oilcoolers? i can wrap some material over it easily.

pistonhater

Yes, that's what it is. They do have that 'rubber frame' which makes them fit perfectly in place.

gwilliams6

Just had the complete set of three Racing Beat screens installed on my 40th Anniversary edition. I was in for scheduled oil change and tire rotation, so my Mazda dealer only charged me $50 labor for the removal of the front bumper and the install of the three screens. As Pistonhater has shown in his excellent photo post, it is not a hard job to DIY. I was having a very busy few days before heading out on a long trip so it was time/cost effective to just have them do it. Interestingly, there was a small supplemental screen that was part of my Mazda Cold Air Intake that had to be removed to make room for the larger main screen of the set. It all looks great and I am happy to have them on before taking a 1600 mile jaunt with all that possible hard road debris impact.

mrl84

new pics from autocross last sunday. thought i'd share

EricB

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^thats right, you better post pictures OR ELSE!

why does your car look so high? do you have 17s??

mrl84

yeah im on 17's. i need to get some drop but between try to buy a house and planing a wedding im broke

EricB

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theres always prostitution

mrl84

lol

that would add to my lack of money problem....

or did you mean me being a man *****...this has posablities...

EricB

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man ***** of course!

pistonhater

That's often a difficult situation when a man has to choose between his toys and a girl

But when you go to bed at night you'll quickly change your mind

Actually, that's not too far from reality. Lotsa ladies out there will gladly give you money for some good company.

But you wouldn't want to come back home all worn out. That would get you in trouble, LOL.

BTW, your car is awesom. Those pics on the auto X are great!

Great!! Your car is happy with you now!!