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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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doh you had a trap in your line and it was freezing... good catch jon. at least it was a simple fix
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
doh you had a trap in your line and it was freezing... good catch jon. at least it was a simple fix
Yeah, I noticed it this morning when I started the car up. Glad it was a simple fix. Not sure what I would have had done if the actual turbo was leaky and I had to send it to GReddy for replacement.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by philodox
I took before after pics of the catch can.. give me about 30 minutes to eat some lunch and I'll post the pics.

Pic 1: Notice how the inlet piping dips before going into the catch can. This is where the moisture would build up and freeze. Which blocked off the line.

Pic 2: This is how it should look. Notice how there is no chance of moisture being trapped in the inlet hose.
Thanks Jon. Glad you found your problem
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 12:13 AM
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Has anyone else installed the Greddy Kit yet? Just wondering if you saw any issues that haven't been covered yet.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 12:34 AM
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It looks like the price is going up. Everyone seems to be over 3550 for this kit now. (Hopup, Mazdatrix and RX8 Store)
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 12:41 AM
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Take a look at city-speed. I got mine there and they were $2900. Also Intense Motorsports (AZ) has it for $2999.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 12:44 AM
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^^^ response to dave's post....vividracing is usually way overpriced and they have it for $3099.99. not bad.

i-m-racing.com has it for $2,999

these are just a few vendors....need to look in the right places grasshoppa
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 12:47 AM
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Oh thats good to hear. I didnt even think that Vivid had it up on their website yet. I have a 160 dollar credit with them too.. Hmm
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 01:29 AM
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I think most vendors are out of the units. Next wave is the late Feb.-early march timeframe. Another vendor that has a few units in stock is Ratary Extreme. They have it on special this month for $3295. I got mine at City Speed for $2929 + $90 shipping. They were super fast in delivering the product. I know they started with 3 kits but I think they are sold out until Feb.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 01:41 AM
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I am with mazdamaniac on this one and that can shoudl then go into the intake side of the turbo. That is how mine will look once i get it. For now i have a small "breather filter" on the oil neck over the nipple. (yeah i know)
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 02:18 AM
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i think greddy is trying to set a price floor on the kits...someone mentioned greddy bitching at them for pricing that was too low. if you call these vendors, they may be able to work you a better deal.

i'd recommend hopupracing.com (~$2900). i bought my exhaust from them and they were great through the whole process.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 03:16 AM
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Yeah, I think it was Jason over at the RX8 Store that said that. If you call them he may work with you on pricing. Actually Hopup racing is listing it at : $3565, but you should call and they can work something out with you. I got my gauges from them, and I agree with epitrochoid, they shipped super fast.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
No milky dipstick (no jokes, please ), .
Blowoff valve..... Milky dipstick.... two nipples..... This post has gone down the toilet!


Next thing you know, someone is going to talk about where they've been "laying pipe" for the turbo system.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 09:09 AM
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Well... it's confirmed... 7deg F cold startup today with zero issues. Thank goodness.. I had dreams last night about a puff of exhaust smoke chasing me all over town.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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Just make sure that puff of smoke does not have little red lights in it...
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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Can this be used on an AT?
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Discman2
Can this be used on an AT?
No
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Discman2
Can this be used on an AT?
you can make it work. take it to PFS.
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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WOW. Now im really impressed. This is the first time since you guys have gotten boosted that ive gone to sleep and woken up and there were NO NEW POSTS! By the way, congrats on you guys great accomplishments. Lots of prestige being the guinea pigs!
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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^ Because of rotten weather. Everyone is off the road.
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
^ Because of rotten weather. Everyone is off the road.
Yeah, where I live another inch of snow fell last night.. the only bright side is I can head to the parking lot down the road and practice my "fishtail" recoveries
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 12:06 PM
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We got an inch of snow with a layer of ice below it and above it.
Hard enough to walk let alone drive.
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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location, location, location. not boosted, but 76deg right now.

beers
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 02:22 PM
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^ I can do without all the year-long rain. Thanks anyway.

Now Arizona is another story...
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
^ I can do without all the year-long rain. Thanks anyway.

Now Arizona is another story...
Jeff you're a mind reader.. I was thinking of moving out that way after I am finished getting the rest of my pilot certs.
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