mdw1000

I've had good luck with the Lotek gauge pod as well.

nuke0907

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yeah i bought the kit for $1500 and it supposedly had only 1500mi on it. i was amazed how new the stuff still looked(except for the couplers which i'm replacing anyways)

Race Roots

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How about both Gauge pods..

I have both of them in stock.

Either way is win win, personally since they have the warning features on the gauges you are getting I like the RB Gauge pod. I never stare at the gauges anyway if they are flashing then I will look. It was what I was going to do personally.

We have another gauge pod coming here shortly that will be similar to Lotek's 3 pod options but will have a more stylish look. And it might be CF.....you never know

nuke0907

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hmm, i'll look out for the CF pod. i was gonna blow my $ on a set of those CF pillars with the 2 gauge pods.

nuke0907

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i finally got my BHR coils and plugs today. going to try to install them tomorrow if i have time.


By nuke0907, shot with NIKON D40X at 2008-12-19

05rex8

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make sure you have a few hours....it's a tight space in that area

nuke0907

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yeah i know. i've replaced the coils before but i haven't done wires and plugs yet.

05rex8

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factory coils are a lot easier....

the BHR's are all connected to that bracket so it's very bulky to get in that small space.

Jedi54

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lookin' good nuke.

Easy_E1

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Glad to see that USPS is doing there job.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Brettus

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You can save yourself a wad of money and time by doing this cooling upgrade instead of what you had planned ...

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/cooling-mod-idea-155235/

20 mins of hard charging (with turbo fitted) at the track and no overheating issues .....

nuke0907

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i already have all those parts i posted pics of. i saved a wad of money on them since i bought everything second-hand from another forum member. the only thing i would have to pay full price for cooling is the BHR radiator.

Brettus

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thats what I'm saying - don't buy the rad - use your oil cooler as described in that thread

nuke0907

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but i'm trying to improve both oil and water cooling. plus it would be simpler for me to do it this way.

Brettus

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fair enough . Just a thought

BTW - oil temp and water temp tend to follow each other quite closely . Control water and you will help with the oil as well . So unless you are planning on doing some long distance circuit racing - what I propose will do what you want .

mdw1000

I dropped oil temps 20 to 30 degrees on track day with a second oil cooler.

Race Roots

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When you come to Orlando I will talk to you about some cooling secrets that are easy to do that significantly drop temps.

Easy_E1

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I would love to hear about those.
Have you read this? OVERHEATING

nuke0907

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picked up my gauges, gauge pod, gauge sender adapters, and brake pads yesterday.

can anyone help me with mounting the gauges in the RB gauge pod? i don't have any instructions and the brackets i have aren't going to work.

so far i already installed the BHR coils. next things to install with be the oil pan, oil cooler, gauge sender adaptersgauge pod and a few gauges.

swoope

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i have a rb pod and prosport gauges and have played with them a bit. i did not see a problem.

if you are talking about the curve in the gauge pod, it is a bit odd, i plan on painting the side of the gauges black so it does not show..

beers

jskup1

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If you stop by, I'll give you a hand. You will not be able to use the mounting cups supplied with all 3 gauges. You can use one of them on the middle gauge and then you can either purchase a metal bracket from racing beat or fabricate one to secure the outer two brackets. I purchased mine from Racing Beat, but I made one for Dan out of a small piece of wood. Also, instead of painting the sides of the gauges, you can just make a single wrap of electrical tape around each gauge so they blend in more.

swoope

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had thought about tape, but now i have to go look for the bracket..

beers

nuke0907

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the curvature is fine. they are just so close together there is no way to use the provided brackets or cups.

jskup1

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Yeah, you can use the provided cup for the middle gauge, then use a small bracket to attach the outer two. I have duty today, but I can pop mine out and take a pic on Tuesday if you like. I know I got my bracket from Racing Beat for about $10.

nuke0907

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new pics of new parts.

Hawk ceramic brake pads, Prosport premium series gauges(oil press/temp, water temp, EGT, and electrical boost), Prosport oil sandwich plate, RB water temp adapter, 3/8"NPT-1/8"NPT adapter.


Agency Power black silicone radiator hoses(still waiting for the 3rd one)


i'd like to say thanks to Brice of Fluid Motorsports. he gave me a free shirt for buying so many parts.