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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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looks good man!
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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^^ thanks, Hey I just got some fog lights im getting the switch but where can i get HID's for my car ??
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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So I finally Switch from regular oil to Royal Purple.. Im at about 1400 miles on rebuild and running super good and starting up all the time like a champ. I guess it was worth the time I spend on it lol.
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Chino_rx3
So I finally Switch from regular oil to Royal Purple.. Im at about 1400 miles on rebuild and running super good and starting up all the time like a champ. I guess it was worth the time I spend on it lol.
Do you have the Sohn adapter with an external reservoir for premixing?

If not, I always thought using synthetic was not the most cost effective alternative, considering the engine would burn it.
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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Na just stock , and if it burns is ok I feel like it will protect my engine like it did all my rx7 engines. The previous engine on my rx3 was taking apart and it looked good after so many passes and engine sitting for so long too. I'm a synthetic guy, all my Lexus car get it and my Rotary cars.
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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Been driving my car and loving it now I need some lowering springs and rear struts don't have money to spend in expensive springs or struts I'm confuse ,, hopefully I get it done before I paint my bumper and ding door.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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Bought some decals to dress my engine bay a bit .
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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Just read start to finish. Looks great, must be a great feeling to know you built it up right yourself.

Would love to see some videos of it running though...
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 06:08 AM
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^ never thought of doing a video .. sounds like a plan . Well once I get car put together buffer out after some paint work . I will for sure make a video . Thanks .

And here is my car getting my front bumper and door fix. Getting almost whole side painted to match it up good. Silver colors are hard to blend.
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 06:10 AM
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In this picture you can see how bad it was chipped from rocks . I bought car like this and it always drove me crazy . Once done it will look like new . Getting new water paint and water paint looks so good when done .
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Front bumper pic coming tomo didn't download .
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 02:44 AM
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hello
I already rebuild my engine but it's giving hot start problem though my plug is not in good shape and my one fan is not working...
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 02:45 AM
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Rebuild it again, only this time do it properly.
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by se3p_s
hello
I already rebuild my engine but it's giving hot start problem though my plug is not in good shape and my one fan is not working...
What's exactly does your car do ? Explain it in detail is easier to try to figure out
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 07:27 AM
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when the engine is cold it get start at first crank but after warm up if i again give start it get flooded..
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 07:52 AM
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From: Navarre FL, In my boosted 8...
where in FL you located?
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Chino_rx3
Bought some decals to dress my engine bay a bit .
do those stickers give you extra hp?
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by se3p_s
when the engine is cold it get start at first crank but after warm up if i again give start it get flooded..
Well check
compression
Coils ,needs to be sure they good
Battery
Spark plugs of course and if all that is good then you should not have a problem o weak starter but that's shouldn be the case any codes ?
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Luckyboii69
do those stickers give you extra hp?
He'll yea it give me HP I just open the hood as drive fast it makes it run better try it lol
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Old May 5, 2013 | 10:15 PM
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Is been a while i posted about my 8 , I still come in to see some post but been busy , my 8 got a bad *** detail that made me share and buy more **** for it . My cousin details if you in Tampa area he is license and insured that's how serious he takes it and is auto Show quality . Here is my baby,
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Old May 5, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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Nice hu lol
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Old May 5, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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O I forgot to mention I got new interior , all Shinka Red and bought me Boot to match interior , new windshield too,Hid Lights with some Led lights , system in on the way have L7 12" speaker with 1,200 kenwood amp will be a bit before I install it
Check it out
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Old May 29, 2013 | 12:26 AM
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Your 8 looks sooo... good. Perfect
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Old May 29, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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Thanks man that means a lot most people don't say nothing I usually compliment any car that looks good thanks I got a couple more little thing I want to do to make it a bit more unique ,not too much but just enough .
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