What's up everyone, I wanted to start a thread where everyone is this area can go to for advice, help, meet ups, talk about your cars and mods, and BS. With that being said I'm junior I live in Navarre and drive a sunlight silver beauty, I'm currently deployed but would like to hang out with a few gear heads once I get back beers and BS...

 

How many people are in this area?

 

Just returned to the area, combat wounded vet, retired life sucks so I could go for a few friends in the area also. I live out in pace which is just between Pensacola and Navarre. I have 05 BB 6 mt. Only a few mods but now that I am retired gonna be alot more. JIN13 if we can't find something to talk about our 8's then I am sure we can BS about deployed life. 54 total months between both **** holes lol.

 

Was up kane, I've seen tons of 8's in the area and several post here and there so if everyone can just keep it to one thread it be much better. Doesn't seam like to many of them log in anymore we'll see. JPYRITZ I'm out in Navarre currently deployed but as soon as I get back we can trow back some beers same for you Kane if your not to busy man...

 

Retired.... Never busy now lol. And sounds good, when are you due back? You can keep it round about, I still remember OPSEC . You AF? I am assuming since you out in Navarre . I was prior AF JTAC then went Ranger D company 75th rangers out at hunter down in savannah GA. well be safe and thank you.

 

Should be around April, and yes AF. I'll be around here on the forum till I get back then we can try and do something.

 

I can be down.

I'm always willing to buy a Ranger a beer....I know you guys have a hard time reading all the labels.

I kid I kid. Thank you for your service brother.

 

I also live in the Navarre area..I will be around if you guys want to meet up.

 

If anyone is wondering, here is a list of the car meets I know of in this area:

Bayfront (the most popular and biggest) held every Saturday night @9pm
501 Commendencia St, Pensacola, FL 32502

Cars & Coffee Fort Walton Beach (Great variety, quality builds, and nice folks) Every second Saturday @9:30am in front of the Santa Rosa Mall.
300 Mary Esther Blvd, Mary Esther, Florida 32569
Join and check the FB group for the C&C FWB meets:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/770050849692627/

The Swamp held in the parking lot every Tuesday night @8:30pm
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Sonic held at Sonic every Monday night @7pm
1719 E Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514

*I try to keep this list updated*

 

Looks like I got plans for this saturday at the bayfront. Been awhile since I have been out. Looking forward to a good meet.

 

1 more month till I get back and drive my 8 can't wait

 

I'm in Gulf Breeze and just picked up my 8 in Nov. It had a blown apex, so I am currently rebuilding it. I expect to have it completed in the next few weeks due to lack of funds. I do have a pretty busy schedule but I would like to see if there are any meets going on around here.

Side note: I saw the meet schedule and I could do the bayfront meet, but it will be a little while before I get it going. Look forward to seeing what others have done and showing off my skills as a builder! I will get some pics up as soon as a get'em.

 

Just posted the pics that I have in my album. Check it out!

 

Hey guys I'm just starting a group/team for our area with more of a focus to help our community and charity while doing events and meets id love to make this the biggest rotary group in Florida and show cops that not all tuners are ****** that make a lot of noise! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1429652283947868/

 

I would be interested in joining, but I would be limited as far as participation goes due to my crazy schedule. It is nice to see someone in the 8 world taking an interest in charities. I will check out the FB page.

 

The page is slowly gaining interest only have 9 members on it but hey it's getting there slowly! Like I told one of the other guys on there I don't expect everyone to participate in every single event or show up every week I'm sure we all work full time jobs and have things to take care of outside of the car world. The regular meets would revolve around the members location so it wont always be in Pcola we will do our best to make it easier on everyone. However I do expect the group to try their best to be able to attend as many charity events they possibly can when the time comes.

 

I am about a week away from getting my o-rings, gasket and sohn adapter. The suspense is killing me. More pics to come soon!

 

Almost home I can almost feel the revs of my 8 can't wait...

 

Cool, man. Let me know when you get here and we'll get up and swap war stories ( 8 and Military)!

 

Just ordered the o-ring, gaskets, sohn and bottle kit today. should be here on Thursday. Can't wait! I'll get some pics of the rebuild over the weekend and hopefully a first start video if I get enough work done.

 

Sweet man hopefully it all runs and works well man

 

Well, bad news. I got the engine built and put back in the car. At first, it hesitated on cranking, so I figured battery. I went ahead and attempted to push start it. Nothing but locked up rear wheels. So I hooked up the cables to my Durango with a 2 day old battery in it. It started turning, but still no fire. I figured I flooded it. I went ahead and did the deflood procedure with no luck. I finally decided to pull the plugs to check compression. Low and behold, metal shards on the plugs. I guess one of the apex seals got stuck and fell apart. The good news is that I still have another rotor if that one is toast but I am not sure about the housing. I have another housing that will need resurfacing to use it unless I can find one cheap. Anyone used a nearby machine shop for lopping the irons, or at least one that is reputable and willing to resurface the irons? I am going to get some new seals and I just don't want to run into this again. The o-rings are still good since it hasn't even fired yet so at least I don't have to worry about that. On top of that, no leaks so I know I did good there too. I just think the seals were on there last leg and I guess I didn't lube it enough. Any help would be great guys. Thanks in advance!

 

Update:
I got it back apart and the seals trashed one of the rotors and housings. Looks like it will be a little while before I can get the money to replace them. If anyone has some extras, let me know.

 

Man that sucks sorry to hear what happen, I'll be back in town in less then two weeks if you need help turning wrenches or just BS'ing drinking beer while you turn wrenches let me know

 

Awesome, I am trying to get some money together so I can replace the seals. I found a housing and rotor I can use, so at least that is done. Just gotta get the new apex seals now. Anyone got a preference? I was going to go with Atkins because they are steel, heat treated and claim to hold up better then stock.