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Old 07-13-2013, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by FIREBALL9
I did that 3 times, it work for a couple of weeks and then it came back to haunt me. I got rid of the plugs and connected the wires together and still didn't solved the problem.
I spoke with my rotary mechanic and he said that I would have to replace the steering rack and pinion. That will cost me $800 to replace it.
I don't know if you have a stock setup but if you remove the air filter box you will see a cross member part of the chassis that is in line with the battery box. You will see 2 grounded contacts. Unplug battery. Remove bolt holding first ground on that crossmember (10mm I think). Grab a file and file the ground lead portion that makes contact with the chassis. Then file the paint of to the bare metal on the hole where the lead makes contact on the crossmember. Do the same for the 2nd ground in line with that one. While u got the battery box off, get a longer piece of vacuum line tubing and replace the overflow tube for the coolant reservoir tank. If u look u see the coolant that overflows falls right on top of your pwr steering connectors. I made mine long enough that the coolant will hit the street and secured it with zip ties. Plug it all back and you should be good. If the PWRs steering light goes away grab a can of clear coat and spray over the ground you just tinkered with to seal and keep rust off. Put ur stuff back together and enjoy your bicep workout at the gym instead of making left and right turns in your Ocho!

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I have already replace the vacuum tubing about 2 years ago and I put a long one. I did what you said about the ground contacts. It seem to kind of work, the light would come on and off sometimes when I start the car. There most be a bad connection somewhere. I'll keep exploring to find the cause.
I appreciate all your help. If I were around Virginia I would thank you with a beer, since I can't be there at this moment I'm giving you this animated version.

Thanks

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Old 07-22-2013, 11:29 PM
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This sounds like a good event.
Euro vs Jdm
July 28 2013
Time: 2PM-6PM
Address: 5217 West Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33634
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Hey did you go? And did you fix your car ?
Old 07-29-2013, 01:38 AM
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My plans got ruined since my power steering started acting up again. I though I fix it, but it only lasted me a week. Now I have to go back to the drawing board . Since my wife use the car too I have to fix it pronto.
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Godd luck bro..
Old 07-29-2013, 12:50 PM
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If you ever see a red Series 2 going up and down hillsborough.... it's me
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^ always good to see more rx8 out their !
Old 08-07-2013, 08:44 AM
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Old 08-16-2013, 08:53 PM
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I just picked up an S1 today and I'm looking foreward to our first meet. My son and I have attended meets since he was 18 months old. The car is a blast to drive and I'm pretty pleased with my purchase.
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I found this event for the labor day weekend.

Date: Sunday September 1st, 2013
Time: 11am - 4pm
Where: Kami Speed HQ
7901 Kingspointe Pkwy #23, Orlando, FL 32819

https://www.facebook.com/events/196754807157211/
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Theirs something going on on the 30th of agust too
https://www.facebook.com/events/1614...ref=ts&fref=ts
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Some rx7 club members are thinking of meeting too
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Oh man, I have to work that day.
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Dude I thought you was sick lol well I'm going to the Friday event,, some rx7 club members are going . Hope to see some 8
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My son and I may go to the Friday thing depending on the level of adult style shenanigans. He is only 9 so I try not to misbehave. lol
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Originally Posted by Chino_rx3
Theirs something going on on the 30th of agust too
https://www.facebook.com/events/1614...ref=ts&fref=ts
I'll be there
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Originally Posted by Chino_rx3
Dude I thought you was sick lol well I'm going to the Friday event,, some rx7 club members are going . Hope to see some 8
I'm so busy working that I haven't had time to do anything to my 8. I'll be able to get it ready for the weekend event in Orlando. You guys enjoy USF meet.
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Cool man good luck .
If anyone wants to meet , some rotary guys meeting @ 56 and fowler at 6 pm Friday I'm going
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Some Events in local area.
**Upcoming events around Florida**

August
08/31 Strickly Scion Meet, Winterpark, 4pm
08/31 Cars & Coffee, Sarasota, 8am

September
09/08 9/11 Car Tribute Car/Bike Show, Tampa, 10am
09/14 UTI Meet, Orlando, 10am
09/21-09/22 Honda Day, Orlando
09/22 Miami Import Revolution, Miami 11am
09/28 Slamfest 22 (car & truck show), Orlando 8am

October
10/06 IFO, Gainesville, 9am
10/12-10/13 FL213K, Bradenton, 10am
10/26 Team Stylez Car Show, Tampa, 4pm

Know of an event happening, send us a message and let us know!
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Originally Posted by Chino_rx3
Cool man good luck .
If anyone wants to meet , some guys meeting @ 56 and fowler at 6 pm Friday I'm going
What are you showing up in? A group of Mazda owners is meeting up at Hooters on Bruce b' downs to roll out at 6
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Is anyone going to the EpisodeM meet October 18 and 19? I will be there, hopefully with some mods done.
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O yes I sure will be their .. We should have a rotary area only rotaries I think that would be awesome
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This Saturday , cars and Coffe in Sarasota, 9-7-13
https://www.facebook.com/carsandcoff...ref=ts&fref=ts
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Cars and Coffee St Pete

Cars and Coffee tomorrow at the St Petersburg Dupont Registry. I plan on showing up with my R3 at ~06:30am. I'll see ya there. It sure has been a while...

https://www.facebook.com/CarsAndCoffee


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