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WaitingforFI 02-03-2014 07:03 AM

Food for thought; you might not want to plasti-dip anything in the engine compartment as that material is only rated too 200 degrees. I will be ordering mine in the next or so as I left my wallet at home in my rush out the door. :wallbash:

Epitroch 02-03-2014 08:08 PM

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Hi WaitingforFI. No worries...you still have a day or so before the introductory eBay listing expires. I am sure you'll be pleased and I look forward to having you as one of the first customers!

As for the plasti-dip...I checked dipyourcar.com and they state that the stuff is good to 320 degrees F. Thoughts on Plasti-dipping engine covers...

Granted, they aren't the most unbiased source but they also claim to have painted plastic engine covers without problem. The adapter kit aluminum back plate is pretty far removed from the engine...I'll run a test panel in the coming months and let you know. Are you thinking of painting your's a particular color?

>>Just a reminder that the kits are on sale at an introductory price of $75. Link to the eBay listing is:

Mazda RX 8 Oil Metering Pump Sohn Adapter Installation Support Kit | eBay

Epitroch 02-05-2014 01:02 PM

First kits shipped!
 
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The first two Sohn adapter installation support kits have shipped!

There are still 8 more kits available at the introductory price:
Mazda RX 8 Oil Metering Pump Sohn Adapter Installation Support Kit | eBay

Epitroch LLC is now an RX8Club.com sponsor. Our dedicated vendor page should be up soon.

Whitelightning 02-05-2014 06:05 PM

2nd one is mine! Nice job on the kit

niteshade247 02-06-2014 04:42 PM

If you can hold out till next Wednesday you got my money. In fact be for I even seen this post I spotted your e-bay add and have it on watch list bills this week sucked my pay check dry.

Epitroch 02-06-2014 10:25 PM

No worries Niteshade247. We plan on making these kits for a long time to come. The current introductory offer on eBay is active through February 15th.

In fact, we would like to become the supplier of RX-8 DIY kits. If there are any other mod kits you'd like to see brought to reality, let me know.

Dan
Epitroch LLC

Mazda RX 8 Oil Metering Pump Sohn Adapter Installation Support Kit | eBay

niteshade247 02-06-2014 10:48 PM

A more cost effective replacement for the coolant over flow would be nice as the only alternative I've seen that looked good was around $600. But happy to see this for now.

WaitingforFI 02-07-2014 09:29 AM

Finally had a minute to stop and buy this. Can't wait for shipment. Thanks

Epitroch 02-09-2014 11:17 PM

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Another three kits are being shipped out tomorrow. Including WaitingforFI's.

There are still 5 kits left at the introductory price of $75+shipping. It would make a great V-day gift for your RX-8!

Mazda RX 8 Oil Metering Pump Sohn Adapter Installation Support Kit | eBay

Check Epitroch's vendor forum later this week for a discussion on the best 2-stroke oil to use with a sohn adapter modification. We'll summarize what's been said across the RX8club forum plus include some outside references as well.

niteshade247 02-10-2014 08:41 PM

Two more days just hold out two more days

Arca_ex 02-10-2014 08:53 PM

Is there any option to get a kit with only the oil tank and lines for someone that does not need to run a washer fluid bottle? Sweet kit but the race car only needs the oil part haha.

Epitroch 02-10-2014 09:26 PM

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Arca Ex,

We can definitely sell you a kit without the washer fluid bottle at a discount. I'll send you a PM with the details.

Keep in mind though that the cost of the kit is largely driven by the need to recoup the cost of the design and fabrication of the back plate. While removing the washer fluid bottle will save some, it drives neither cost nor weight of the system.

niteshade247 02-10-2014 10:07 PM

Taxes in the bank hell yeah going to eBay right now

Epitroch 02-10-2014 11:50 PM

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Thanks niteshade. Already packed your kit and its on the way to you tomorrow.

Epitroch 02-10-2014 11:54 PM

Sohn Adapter Install
 
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If folks are ordering the Sohn adapter from Real World Solutions Inc at the same time they are getting the adapter installation support kit from Epitroch LLC, it may be helpful to review how to install the sohn adapter itself.

Loki posted a superb "how-to" at the below link back in 2009. Accompanying pictures are excellent and were very helpful. Look at the first post under the headings "Version 1, Part 2 Adapter Install". It's what I used when I installed my adapter. There are some important tips there like removing the passenger side front wheel, shifting the OMP oil lines and how to avoid having to drain coolant.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-...dapter-233841/

The adapter kit, available at the below link, comes with detailed instructions on how it should be installed.

Mazda RX 8 Oil Metering Pump Sohn Adapter Installation Support Kit | eBay

Arca_ex 02-11-2014 09:48 PM


Originally Posted by Epitroch (Post 4568968)
Arca Ex,

We can definitely sell you a kit without the washer fluid bottle at a discount. I'll send you a PM with the details.

Keep in mind though that the cost of the kit is largely driven by the need to recoup the cost of the design and fabrication of the back plate. While removing the washer fluid bottle will save some, it drives neither cost nor weight of the system.

Sweet, have replied to your PM. Will save me the trouble of sourcing and making something on my own. Also gives me a good place to mount my catch can.

Epitroch 02-11-2014 10:48 PM

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A kit is on its way to you first thing tomorrow Arca_ex. Thank you!

Epitroch 02-12-2014 09:45 PM

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Only three kits left at the intro price of $75. Thank you to all of you who have purchased thus far. We look forward to seeing pics of them installed!

Mazda RX 8 Oil Metering Pump Sohn Adapter Installation Support Kit | eBay

niteshade247 02-13-2014 08:38 PM

It just came in today just need some good weather to install will take pics and post for you when I do. And it's good to see in this age of corporations that don't care if you buy or not a little hand written personalized note makes you really feel good about your buy thanks hope to see more products from you and do some more business with you

Epitroch 02-13-2014 09:53 PM

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Thank you for the kind feedback niteshade! As a fellow RX-8 owner, my goal is to design and offer products I would want on my car as well.

As I said in the hand written note, please call me if you have any questions during the install. I want you to be 100% satisfied.

Mazda RX 8 Oil Metering Pump Sohn Adapter Installation Support Kit | eBay

Dan
Epitroch LLC

WaitingforFI 02-13-2014 10:00 PM

Sadly I am still waiting on mine thanks to ice-mageddon here in Atlanta.

Epitroch 02-13-2014 10:14 PM

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Hang in there WaitingforFI! USPS tracking says its sitting tight in an Atlanta sorting facility.

Dan
Epitroch LLC
Mazda RX 8 Oil Metering Pump Sohn Adapter Installation Support Kit | eBay

WaitingforFI 02-13-2014 10:16 PM

No worries, I knew I wouldn't get it till Friday due to the weather.

WaitingforFI 02-15-2014 07:29 AM

Just got it last night. Thanks for the note. I can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can install it.

Epitroch 02-15-2014 09:51 AM

Glad to hear it finally made it to you WaitingforFI despite the snowmageddon there in Atlanta. We got another 3-4" of snow last night as well.

Are you planning on painting the back plate? Another customer is planning on blue while a couple of others are planning on painting theirs' black. Either way, shoot me a pic when its installed and let me know if you have any questions during the install.

-Dan

Mazda RX 8 Oil Metering Pump Sohn Adapter Installation Support Kit | eBay


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