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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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Yeah I have read everything and I have come to the conclusion that there is no one reason the S1 Renesis' fail, some people just get lucky.
Yep... I almost got 20k on the clock after my rebuild, I'm only expecting another 10k maybe 20k at the most.
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Yeah I have read everything and I have come to the conclusion that there is no one reason the S1 Renesis' fail, some people just get lucky.
I agree...I just like to think it helps for my own well being.
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
Yep... I almost got 20k on the clock after my rebuild, I'm only expecting another 10k maybe 20k at the most.
Nah, with annual oil changes you should get another 25k at least.
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 11:59 AM
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Not sure if I'm interrupting a forum convo but wanted to post that I plan on being at the Texas8, staying at the hotel, +1. (Will post an update when I book the room as requested on the first post)...
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by agcutie03
Not sure if I'm interrupting a forum convo but wanted to post that I plan on being at the Texas8, staying at the hotel, +1. (Will post an update when I book the room as requested on the first post)...
Just to be clear that means you will be driving your own car right? :P
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Sweet! Another driver!!! We are starting to build up now
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Nah, with annual oil changes you should get another 25k at least.
Hey Hey Bi-annual give me some credit!

Originally Posted by Highspeed
Sweet! Another driver!!! We are starting to build up now
The constant banter keeps bumping the thread, you are all welcome.

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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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You people and your engines, never had a compression issue... my mechanic just detonated it...
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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You people and your engines, never had a compression issue... my mechanic just detonated it...
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 02:45 PM
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Lol, it was a few years ago, 12 lbs was a little too much. It was before I owned it and my mechanic thought it was fine with the stock fuel system. Hah. That motor went bye bye. I'm good now though, threw in a DeatschWerks fuel pump and some big ole 1000cc Injectors and I'm good to go!
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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Now to just install your radiator and whatever else you still have laying around to install...
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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I got the radiator... the gauges... the thermal shielding to stop the carpet from catching on fire.. the running light things I got from you... I need to fix the radio so I can watch movies while driving... that is about it...
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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Just to be clear that means you will be driving your own car right? :P
For the first time...yes. Unless someone wants me to ride. Cuz I'm not gonna lie, I'm a little...nervous? I haven't cruised since our Valentine's weekend cruise in 2009 and the car needs a LOT of stuff done to it.

...I'll figure it out. But yes, me in my 8 is the plan.
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by agcutie03
For the first time...yes. Unless someone wants me to ride. Cuz I'm not gonna lie, I'm a little...nervous? I haven't cruised since our Valentine's weekend cruise in 2009 and the car needs a LOT of stuff done to it.

...I'll figure it out. But yes, me in my 8 is the plan.

Do we need to send a driving instructor with you?
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 09:02 AM
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Awesome to hear you are coming! Dont worry about the run...we take it nice and slow
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 02:45 PM
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Since I completely asked for all that (yet somehow still didn't see it coming), allow me to rephrase my response to bring it up to rx8club standards:

*AHEM*

Uuhh....YEAH I'll be driving my own car. If that's what you wanna call it. I prefer the phrases "owning that b%&#!" (referring to the roads) by "owning MY b%&#!" (referring to my 8).

Love you guys
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Um...sorry jk I don't think I'll be making it out this year. Again. You guys all redline for me
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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What happened? You said you were coming and now backing out?
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 12:49 AM
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Yeah I just don't think I can have the 8 in meet condition in time. :/ really heartbroken over it, I'm sorry
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by agcutie03
Yeah I just don't think I can have the 8 in meet condition in time. :/ really heartbroken over it, I'm sorry
Is it just looks you are worried about or important things like bald tires, low compression, broken everything?
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
Is it just looks you are worried about or important things like bald tires, low compression, broken everything?
dude put the beer and degreaser down and retype that lol
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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Bald tires are the main concern. Lack of handling mods would be ideal, at least springs! But mostly tires. Ok, totally tires. I've done some stupid crap on bald tires with the steel belt showing but even this trip is too much of a stretch for me on these. :/

Low compression and broken everything is probably also an issue but I disregard things like that, just turn the radio up louder (or rev harder). J/k...kind of...
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Grungepup
dude put the beer and degreaser down and retype that lol
Seeeee she was able to translate!! There's only so much acetone one man can inhale in a day before he loses all his brain cells.

Originally Posted by agcutie03
Bald tires are the main concern. Lack of handling mods would be ideal, at least springs! But mostly tires. Ok, totally tires. I've done some stupid crap on bald tires with the steel belt showing but even this trip is too much of a stretch for me on these. :/

Low compression and broken everything is probably also an issue but I disregard things like that, just turn the radio up louder (or rev harder). J/k...kind of...
Yea... I wouldn't even dream of going if I didn't have new rubber. I'm sure there is someone with stock tires sitting around that could hook you up though!!
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
I'm sure there is someone with stock tires sitting around that could hook you up though!!
She can have both my (used) front loud as **** KDWs for 50 bucks. Hate those mothers so much.
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