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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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i've completely quit following this thread, so i may be WAY out in left field... but just scanning a few pages here and there, this thread gives the appearance of constant work being done by trial and error to try and makes things perform as they should have in the first place. a couple of years ago i was a big fan of this kit(the idea of it).

not saying otherwise now, as i dont have the knowledge either way to judge, but for random people that would be to walk in here and scan through it, its not very appealing....

i hope this isnt the case and i've just had the unfortunate luck to catch the wrong pages and misinterpret things, cause if i was new to all this and didnt know any better than what i've just glanced at here and there lately.... i wouldnt even bother reading up on it
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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Hey Swoope --- I am Thermoman!
Hey guys --what can be used to seal the vdi, observations show me that unless it is very precisely positioned --it can be partially open on one side.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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I guess your just unlucky. lol

Well I have had the kit over a year now. I received everything I was told the kit would do. I am real happy with it. I have done AutoX, Drag strip, road course events and even the ocassional traffic light and highway run. The car is my daily driver.

The people that mostly post on here are hard core 8ers. They always want to improve the car. They will try things to better their car. It's part of being an enthusiast. If I was as knowledgeable as they are I would be trying things out on my own. Lucky for me they try it and if it works they pass the intel along.

I thank you for your concern. No the S/C kit is nothing like the Greddy kit it works just like I was told from day one. As far as I know no one regrets there decison of going with the S/C. Hopefully this will shed some light on your concerns.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Hey OD any recommendationson a helmet. I have done and plan on continuing doing different events with my 8 that it's time I get my own helmet
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 04:53 AM
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12k miles in 13 months and I drag race occasionally and autocross monthly (lately in 90+ degree heat). This kit works right out of the box.

What you'll see here in the Pettit Owner's thread are people discussing how to try and make things even better, and the occasional haters that have their own agenda trying to put the kit down.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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Helmet? Just make sure it is rated correctly for what you are interested in doing. I really like the open face design as i have more visability vs the full face kind.
I got mine through an ad in grass roots magazine and it came with a free helmet liner bag thingy. I believe the company was Discovery parts or something of that nature. I also got "real" driving shoes (low top pilotis --spelling?) thru them. you can pay anywhere from $100 to $1000 for a helmet!!
I have a big head
Right on everyone--we are forever tweaking on these things. maybe I will start a new thread?
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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I got this in an email and thought you guys would get a kick out of it.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET A TRAFFIC TICKET



This advice was sent by a retired State Farm agent. This system has been

tried and it works in every state.



If you get a speeding ticket or went through a red light, or whatever the

case may be, you're going to get points on your license and a surcharge on

your auto insurance. This is a method to insure that you DO NOT get the

points..



When you get your fine, send in a check to pay for it. If the fine is $79.00

make the check out for $82.00, some small amount over the fine. The system

will then have to send you back a check for the difference. However, here is

the trick: DO NOT CASH THE REFUND CHECK! Throw it away !



Points are not assessed to your license until all Financial Transactions are

complete. If you do not cash the check, then the transactions are NOT

complete. The system has received its money and is satisfied and will no

longer bother you.



This information comes from an unmentionable computer company that sets up

the standard databases used by every state.



Send this to everyone you know. You never know when they may need a break.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by munche187
Hey OD any recommendationson a helmet. I have done and plan on continuing doing different events with my 8 that it's time I get my own helmet

Arai is good.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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My Nitro-Boost from Snow Performance is shipping today!
For some funny reason, it has to ship ground.....
(Yes, it's nitro-methane and an emulsifier)

I will let you know if you want to try this stuff or not soon.
From the post from Old dragger, I'll need to get the dual injection setup as well.
Ray is going to be sellng me a TB plate for the methanol too.
(When they are for sale; Ray, you listening?)


PS: Jeff, I do like cooling the blower, an extra 2 or 3 PSI of boost is very fun....
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by olddragger
Helmet? Just make sure it is rated correctly for what you are interested in doing. I really like the open face design as i have more visability vs the full face kind.
I got mine through an ad in grass roots magazine and it came with a free helmet liner bag thingy. I believe the company was Discovery parts or something of that nature. I also got "real" driving shoes (low top pilotis --spelling?) thru them. you can pay anywhere from $100 to $1000 for a helmet!!
I have a big head
Right on everyone--we are forever tweaking on these things. maybe I will start a new thread?
olddragger
roland,

i picked up just what denny talks about.. an open face with the latest snell rating. from discovery parts for 149 bucks. am very happy with it..

i hated to spend money on a helmet as i have two for motorcycle riding, but he open face is nice.

beers
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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I don't know if you have a VP Racing Fuel in your neck of the woods but try the M5. It has the nitro mixed in with the meth already plus some lube. I am runnning it had the car seems smoother. Until I get to dyno and tune it could just be all in my head.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by swoope
roland,

i picked up just what denny talks about.. an open face with the latest snell rating. from discovery parts for 149 bucks. am very happy with it..

i hated to spend money on a helmet as i have two for motorcycle riding, but he open face is nice.

beers
Thanks I am going to look them up now. That is a real good price.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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Well I just orderd my helmet and new shoes from discovery parts
Thanks again for the heads up OD and Swoope
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by munche187
I got this in an email and thought you guys would get a kick out of it.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET A TRAFFIC TICKET



This advice was sent by a retired State Farm agent. This system has been

tried and it works in every state.



If you get a speeding ticket or went through a red light, or whatever the

case may be, you're going to get points on your license and a surcharge on

your auto insurance. This is a method to insure that you DO NOT get the

points..



When you get your fine, send in a check to pay for it. If the fine is $79.00

make the check out for $82.00, some small amount over the fine. The system

will then have to send you back a check for the difference. However, here is

the trick: DO NOT CASH THE REFUND CHECK! Throw it away !



Points are not assessed to your license until all Financial Transactions are

complete. If you do not cash the check, then the transactions are NOT

complete. The system has received its money and is satisfied and will no

longer bother you.



This information comes from an unmentionable computer company that sets up

the standard databases used by every state.



Send this to everyone you know. You never know when they may need a break.
That may work in your end of the country but in Nevada until the payment is correct they do not record it and it will go to warrant when the normal time is up. But the nice thing in Clark County is that if there is no accident or injury associated with the ticket you can just pay the fine with no points.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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nice traffic ticket info share---thanks!
fact about the water meth
1 gallon -20F w/w fluid plus 3 bottles of HEET (gas line protector) mixed together(about $6) = to 116 octane gas that is injected when you need it only.
plus you are actually able to cool the iat BELOW ambient if you want.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by munche187
I got this in an email and thought you guys would get a kick out of it.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET A TRAFFIC TICKET
Won't work here, either.
When you pay, it will get recorded. They will send a check (eventually) for the overage, but they don't care if you ever cash it. They've fulfilled their obligation by mailing it.
The coffers could be off by millions every year and the Maricopa County Treasurer would never notice (or mention it to the public).
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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yall should see what i am doing with the lower intake.
it will be a while before you can see. i think you will like. it will not give you 20hp or anything like that BUT it should give a little and it sure will be more interesting.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by olddragger
yall should see what i am doing with the lower intake.
it will be a while before you can see. i think you will like. it will not give you 20hp or anything like that BUT it should give a little and it sure will be more interesting.
olddragger
so i dont need to buy ice to cool the mini keg next time??

keep up the good work!

beers
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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To all; make sure you do not get any water in or around your throttle body. Mine died after 80k+ miles and I wanted to know why, so I took it apart. There was a groove for a seal/o-ring, but NO seal/o-ring!!! There was also a significant amount of water/moisture in there. I don't know if mine is a fluke, or if mazda is assembling these without a seal, but i'd sure like to find out! Many thanks to Paul and the guys at mazmart. According to Cam, the price they gave me on a throttle body is a fraction of the price mazda charges for a new one.

This is a quick heads up. I will be posting pics of my old throttle body later.

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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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You mean the seal between the electronics and the TB itself?

Good thing I have two or three of those laying around...
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
You mean the seal between the electronics and the TB itself?

Good thing I have two or three of those laying around...
Yes. That is the one.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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Well, that sucks.
I wash that area all the time.
Of course, Mazda - in their infinite wisdom - chose to assemble the unit with rivets instead of screws, so you can't service the part.
I guess you could dribble some LokTite into the crack and let capillary action take it all the way around as insurance.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Well, that sucks.
I wash that area all the time.
Of course, Mazda - in their infinite wisdom - chose to assemble the unit with rivets instead of screws, so you can't service the part.
I guess you could dribble some LokTite into the crack and let capillary action take it all the way around as insurance.
Tell me about it. If I could come by a new electronics plate, I believe my old one would work again. Maybe its because mine is positioned with the plate on the bottom, maybe I have the only one in the world without a seal.....or maybe mazda sends every unit out that way assuming only a fraction of owners will actually dissasemble theirs due to the high cost of a new unit???
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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with the warranty extended wouldn't it be covered?
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by munche187
with the warranty extended wouldn't it be covered?
No. New warranty only covers the keg.
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