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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 09:14 PM
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Can't think of how long ago it was that I got that much reaction from a girlfreind. Certainly not one of my ex wives. I Take that back, my second one was a *****.


Hows that Gomez?
Who said you can't teach an old engineer new tricks ?
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 09:19 PM
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P.S....Have you made a decision on the aluminium silicon bronze cup idea?
^^^^Yeah, I'd like to find out if this is a goer, too ^^^^^
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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I'm holding off on the bronze cup for now. Let's see how the MDS impregnated nylon 6/6 works first. Rotarygod has told me that on his 7 he has seen this part completly disapper. If that is the case then something should be done. Maybe my new polymer will fix the problem. It's not hard to change. Maybe when we have time we will test one.
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard Paul
I'm holding off on the bronze cup for now. Let's see how the MDS impregnated nylon 6/6 works first. Rotarygod has told me that on his 7 he has seen this part completly disapper. If that is the case then something should be done. Maybe my new polymer will fix the problem. It's not hard to change. Maybe when we have time we will test one.
RG is a young bastard who shifts like a demon. I'm a gentle soul who caress's the lever and shifts with love and affection. Damn the torpedoes Richard, just whip up a quick bronze cup for me .
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 10:00 PM
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Woot! Woot!
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard Paul
Yes of course we retain the lockout. Have no fear we wouldn't do that to you.
Rasputin, I don't know that. You might check the part numbers and see if the same shifter fits in stock transmitions. They may be entirely different trans from different venders. Or they could be built inhouse and share parts. What is the splt in sales over there? Also the highperformance driver usually buy the 6 speed anyway.
I checkded : MT6 and MT5 shifters have different PNs! So they should be different.

Fabrice
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 03:30 PM
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I jonesing for a update COME ONlol take ur time but seriously andything new???
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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As we speak the pivot socket is being machined. After they scrap a few and get the program down the only thing left is the little shoe and we are ready to test. Give the testing some time and I can't say how long because it will be wrong and I'll get s--t over it.
But it is a matter of days till the beta testing starts. There are two feild cars ready to go, one with a mazdaspeed shifter in it already. As soon as they say it is good we will ship.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 06:56 AM
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Woot, They ask and shall recieve. Thanks R.P.
Why would we give you **** over it? I'm Pretty sure no 1 wants to buy a product that hasn't been tested. example " i just found this awesome new substance. "doctor2" What is it? "doctor1" Its arcenic, lets sell it as a food additive! "doctor2" Good idea, but lets try it first. BAM DEATH!!!!
omg i just went on a tirade. yah so rp take ur time give us something good.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 08:49 AM
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Good to hear about the progress! Keep up the good work Richard.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 02:27 PM
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magix: He's making fun of the epople giving him crap on the SC thread who jkeep asking for updates.

All I know is I better get one of these, preferably this year, but if not January is cool since my boss is gonna owe me a favor :D (ie. Free shifter!)
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Genom
magix: He's making fun of the epople giving him crap on the SC thread who jkeep asking for updates.

All I know is I better get one of these, preferably this year, but if not January is cool since my boss is gonna owe me a favor :D (ie. Free shifter!)
I don't know about before January.. but I would think that it will surely be out by Febuary at the latest, lets hope

The Beta testing for the shift kit shouldn't take longer then 2 weeks once Richard finishes up the fabrication of the other peices.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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"highjack" It was weird in the sc thread ppl kept trying to poke at rich like hes trying to make ppl angry. "end"\
woot Im pysched i hope to get 1 for 300 simoleans. Ps not asking for prices just wishfull thinking.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 04:23 PM
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No philo, I want it NOW NOW NOW NOW NOW

:D

It would rock though for the high speed event in January though :D
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by magixpuma
i hope to get 1 for 300 simoleans. Ps not asking for prices just wishfull thinking.
300 simoleans will secure one for you if the exchange rate is 1:1 with the USD, don't you worry about that my friend from another planet.... :D
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 02:58 AM
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300 simoleans will secure one for you if the exchange rate is 1:1 with the USD, don't you worry about that my friend from another planet.... :D
Gomez,

Try to charge Puma more and/or put his name at the end of the list so he has to wait until Christmas 2005.

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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by TyrellCorpNexus8
Gomez,

Try to charge Puma more and/or put his name at the end of the list so he has to wait until Christmas 2005.
Why, because he is an strange alien type dude who speaks in a freaky manner?!

Or because it will take him that long to get his car fixed...... :D

Gomez.
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 08:39 AM
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Richard Paul- would you consider fabricating some metal clips for our center console lid?
I think this is a minor project that a lot of us could really benifit from.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-center-console-slanted-button-fix-40425/
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/center-console-button-37144/
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/crummy-center-console-31978/
.. etc.
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 09:04 AM
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Richard Paul- would you consider fabricating some metal clips for our center console lid?
I think this is a minor project that a lot of us could really benifit from.

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=40425
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=37144
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=31978
.. etc.
What does this have to do with the short shift? hehe..
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by philodox
What does this have to do with the short shift? hehe..
I considered making a new thread.. and figured he might be too busy to check on it. then I considered PMing him, but realized I couldnt get others to chime in..

So i hijacked- guilty as charged :D
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by w0rm
I considered making a new thread.. and figured he might be too busy to check on it. then I considered PMing him, but realized I couldnt get others to chime in..

So i hijacked- guilty as charged :D
Richard has always been good with PM's. But making a new thread so this gets it's own attention would be a good idea
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 01:45 PM
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That looks like a shity little anoying problem. I can't belive Mazda hasn't come up with a replacment themselves. It must be costing them a bunch to fix every car several times. I'm activly looking for a car to buy right now so I will probably have that problem myself.

Who knows if it lends itself to just being duplicated in aluminum I may just do that. But plastic has the advantage of being self lubricating. It really isn't something that we could take on unless it starts to bother me personally then I'll get mad at and kill it.

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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 02:55 PM
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every time i come to this thread i am always drooling with anticipation waiting for this kick a$$ shifterD:D i can' wait...hehe if it's out 1st quarter of next year i'll have to ask santa to delay my present till then
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard Paul
I'm actively looking for a car to buy right now so I will probably have that problem myself......
Ah-ha! See...., hanging out with us rotorheads has worn you down. Welcome to the slightly insane world of RX-8 ownership (pending) :D

P.S Richard, I got your P.M, haven't received your email.....
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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I need to take the pictures first. Then have them put to disc. I'm poor and too old to get a digital camara. Plus I need a seamless for backdrop and it is at work. You should hear from me by this time tomorrow.
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