TJRX8

Brandon area here.

They also have a Thursday night Test and Tune. Usually less crowded than Sat.

guy321

I did the Install myself back in September. I ran the 4 guage power cable through the wrong grommet.. made it more difficult but it still works. I used la line output converter hooked up to the rear speakers. I think there's a thread now about how to get preamp signals from the bose amp in the trunk. As for 1 or 2 amps, it really depends on the kind of box and power rating of your speakers.. I have one 1200 watt amp.. and a sealed box.
Let me know when you get back if you need help with the interior panels.. I've had almost everything apart already..

I like the Borla ALOT.. makes it sound mean.. I feel a little power though the butt dyno.. Canzoomer mentioned once that it makes a difference with Stage 1..

We should definately run sometime.. maybe down at Bradenton motorsports.. I've never drag raced before so you'd probably kick my butt..

CF is carbon fiber.. I was going to make my own replacement parts but it's cheaper to buy the mazdaspeed ones.. (not talkling about the stick-on things)

Ground wire.. I don't think there's anything TOO noticeable but the throttle seems to be tiny bit more responsive. I just made my own out of speaker wires and connectors.

guy321

I seen a black RX8 at the Woodlands theater on tampa road sunday

Jeff_pap31s

It would be cool to meet up at the beach one weekend night and have all the colors there lined up. Shibby!!!

guy321

Sounds good, lets get lots of people!

SPeaking of which, I just saw a Silver 8 with the appearance package,.. seems like everyone has that but me around here! ANyway, Hi to the driver that was on 580 and on 19 in clearwater..

Jeff_pap31s

LOL Guy321! I don't either, but I just ordered the wing and fender strakes, exhaust finishers and rotary accents. Still waiting on the Borla and Stage 1. I think I am going to get the Mazdaspeed flywheel. What do you think?????

guy321

Borla and stage I are GOOD together..

Mazdaspeed flywheel.. I was thinking of that but I think i'll just keep the stock for increased driveability (for now..)

Are you a mechanic? are you going to install the flywheel yourself? Or are you getting someone to install it? While you are doing the flywheel, I would go ahead and get a performance clutch too.. It's cheaper than the flywheel and since the tranny has to be pulled anyway..

your ride should be soo sweeet.

guy321

6speed8,

I see you have a silver 8 and live in Palm Harbor.. I saw one yesterday around Mcmullen booth going down to 19 on 580.. There was a young woman driving (teens/20's). Was that your car?

Jeff_pap31s

Well, besides what I told you I would put in, I also have not decided on a body kit yet. Mazdaspeed or OEM? HMMM

I am not a mechanic, but I help out my mechanics putting stuff in to learn. They are new to rotaries too. So, I let them use my RX7 to gain experience and they do a GREAT JOB. Plus, they are cheap because I've known them for 12 years. I will also let them work on my 8 to gain practice. YES! I have lots of faith in them! :D

Where do I get a racing clutch from?????

guy321

Well, I know there are clutches coming out.. I don't know where to get them yet.. and actually a racing clutch is more than the flywheel heh.. Ogura was making one though..


Who are your mechanics? that would be a good thing to know! I'm looking for rotary mechanics to do a project on my car..

I may get a bodykit.. maybe the autoexe .. I've already damaged my rear bumper by backing into a pole, and a BMW.. well the BMW and I backed into eachother..

Jeff_pap31s

LOL. That sucks but its funny.

My mechanics are not rotary mechanics but can figure out anything. They are smart as hell. Just 2 peruvian guys that own a little shop. Its called Express Auto Service. They are in Palm Harbor on Alt 19.

I may take you up on the offer to put the speaks in. I just don't want to screw up the door or seats.

guy321

The plastic panels in this car are a breeze. The only part I havent done is access to the rubber gromet behind the winshield washer bottle. I don't think that it would be that difficult. Everything else just pops out.

I have also wired my radar detector to the homelink power. That's one of the best things I could have done, it's so clean.

Have you bought your stereo components yet?

Jeff_pap31s

No I have not. Don't get home from the south pole till Monday. PM me with your # and I'll give ya a buzz. Mine is 727-459-4534. Not activated till monday though.

guy321

I sent you my #.. So give me a ring..

Anyone wanna do some kind of meet soon? I know there's the rotary cluub thing coming up soon.

guy321

my name is Allen, BTW.. not Guy

Jeff_pap31s

LOL I was going to ask that I swear! LOL

greese

I posted before in this thread that i was going to wait for the 05 was out before i got an RX-8.

My Birthday was yesterday and my wife surprised me with one

Red with the GT package, Red and black seats.

I would post a pic but i haven't figured out how to do it yet. I doubt there is anyone here who doesn't know what a red one looks like though.

My three year old keeps asking to ride in Daddy's "Red fast car"

there is now one more 8 on the loose in Clearwater!

greese

guy321

Did you drive down Gulf to Bay yesterday afternoon, near the Super Target?

greese

yes. We bought it from Russel then went to Sams Club then back up 19 to NPR where we live. It was mid to late afternoon.

greese

guy321

Conmgrats.

I saw your car yesterday. I was coming up a side street. I dont think you could have seen me. I wanted to honk at yoiu but You wouldnt have seen me anyway. I noticed how nice and shiney the car was.

greese

it is very shiny :D

Under the hood is coated in dust and dirt from all the construction at Russel though. I need to get it cleaned out. Normally i would just blast it with the hose but the manual said to never let the engine get wet.

On my accord I would wet down the engine and then spay on a bunch of simple green, let it sit, then rinse it off.

What is the recommended way to clean up under the hood.?

mxmedina

If you have pic on your computer that you can file attach by clicking on the browser button below. Then select pic (if pic is too big, right click on pic and open with the paint option.Then go to the scew size and reduce it from 100% to about 75% if pic is too big) save pic, x out then hit browser again find pic double click on it then send. Hope this works for you. mxmedina

greese

OK. Hopefully i won't butcher this up too bad.

greese

guy321

That's the car I saw!!

ObjeX

I'm moving down to the Tampa area shortly (new job). I've got a Lightening Yellow 6sp. that I bought in August '03.

Who is the best dealer in the area for service? I've seen Russell's name listed in this thread. Opinions / Input?

Thanks!