The Texas 8 Prepare thread
03-03-2010, 02:00 PM
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another broken syncro
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so far all ive done is get the motor and fluids replaced. next week im gettin new tires, tranny fluid, and diff fluid.
first gotta get the car back to the dealer to get the bugs worked out with the motor.
first gotta get the car back to the dealer to get the bugs worked out with the motor.
03-03-2010, 02:05 PM
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tranny and diff fluid out of the way
up next is a coolant flush, then fix my bashed fender
then see if i can order some wheels before the state meet and not have to wait 7 months for them to be shipped.
up next is a coolant flush, then fix my bashed fender
then see if i can order some wheels before the state meet and not have to wait 7 months for them to be shipped.
03-03-2010, 05:00 PM
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Well my hope of a tune was shattered today. I thought I was going to have to replace my throwout bearing but when we got in there, it was a warped flywheel that caused the problem. That's what I get for letting someone other than Carlos work on it. I don't think he even checked it. It definitely needed to be rebuilt. So the people at spec have given me a great deal on a stage 3 clutch with lightweight aluminum pressure plate and a flywheel. This drivetrain stuff is driving me nuts.
03-05-2010, 12:05 PM
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100% Siciliana...........
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okay sooooo, i wanna get the mazdaspeed springs and struts but cant pay the $700 labor that dealership wants to charge.....anyone in SA crew interested in having install gathering at my house? 2 car garage that is completely free of clutter....i have a huge grill and will provide bbq and chillarious commentary and company (cuz i dont know crap about putting struts/springs in lol and will be no help under the engine there) but will rent whatever is needed... plus i have tons of parking room since the lot beside me is still unbuilt on, and my neighbors are all pretty decent and wont be an issue 
anyone else have installs they would wanna do? there is no curfew lol, everyone can stay as late as they need to finish all installs on thier 8's... lemme know if there is interest on this, cuz i cant order the parts till i know someone can install them lol. spouses/kids/significant others welcome of course!!!
anyone else have installs they would wanna do? there is no curfew lol, everyone can stay as late as they need to finish all installs on thier 8's... lemme know if there is interest on this, cuz i cant order the parts till i know someone can install them lol. spouses/kids/significant others welcome of course!!!
03-05-2010, 06:42 PM
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Did a compression test on my engine today.... FAILED! Got a new one on order coming soon! Also some drilled and slotted rotors that should be shipped on monday and a pair of stabilizer links... should be good to go by the time the state meet rolls around.
03-06-2010, 07:39 PM
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custom catback, race pipe, racing beat plug wires, ngk spark plugs,
clear corners, tein basics coilovers, progress sways f&r,
motegi touge 18X10, carbon fiber gas door, carbon fiber eyelids,
carbon fiber b pillars, ap underdrive pulley, afe ss,
and much more to come
Lol i never knew ngk spark plugs was a mod..., **** then I should put that down for my list... lol
and Kyle... eat bawls...
Just ordered Redline Tranny and Diff fluids...
clear corners, tein basics coilovers, progress sways f&r,
motegi touge 18X10, carbon fiber gas door, carbon fiber eyelids,
carbon fiber b pillars, ap underdrive pulley, afe ss,
and much more to come
Lol i never knew ngk spark plugs was a mod..., **** then I should put that down for my list... lol
and Kyle... eat bawls...
Just ordered Redline Tranny and Diff fluids...
Last edited by WTBRotary!; 03-06-2010 at 07:41 PM.
03-07-2010, 12:43 AM
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Still AWESOME.
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custom catback, race pipe, racing beat plug wires, ngk spark plugs,
clear corners, tein basics coilovers, progress sways f&r,
motegi touge 18X10, carbon fiber gas door, carbon fiber eyelids,
carbon fiber b pillars, ap underdrive pulley, afe ss,
and much more to come
Lol i never knew ngk spark plugs was a mod..., **** then I should put that down for my list... lol
and Kyle... eat bawls...
Just ordered Redline Tranny and Diff fluids...
clear corners, tein basics coilovers, progress sways f&r,
motegi touge 18X10, carbon fiber gas door, carbon fiber eyelids,
carbon fiber b pillars, ap underdrive pulley, afe ss,
and much more to come
Lol i never knew ngk spark plugs was a mod..., **** then I should put that down for my list... lol
and Kyle... eat bawls...
Just ordered Redline Tranny and Diff fluids...
03-07-2010, 08:48 AM
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On a separate note, AT's get screwed in the Trans fluid department. Freggin almost 10 quarts of fluid required! Cost $100 to do it yourself! At least the diff was cheaper (did RP in mine).
03-10-2010, 11:20 PM
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New engine, coils, fuel injectors, motor mounts, new set of 255 Falkens on the rear, Stoptech brakes all around, and re-installing my RB dual res midpipe.
03-11-2010, 12:01 AM
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lol no Kyle, I picked up my new 8 yesterday, thats right..
05' WB GT 6MT... 33.5K miles yum...
On a side note... check off the hardest part of the prepare thread, actually buying a 8...
so now all i have to do is
Install:
Koni Yellow Shocks
Tein S. Tech Springs
Seibon Carbon Fiber TS hood
Mazdaspeed Rear Strut bar
Synchro Saver
Change:
Engine oil w/ Royal Purple 5W-30
Transmisson Oil w/ Redline MT-90
Diff oil w/ Redline 75W-90
05' WB GT 6MT... 33.5K miles yum...
On a side note... check off the hardest part of the prepare thread, actually buying a 8...
so now all i have to do is
Install:
Koni Yellow Shocks
Tein S. Tech Springs
Seibon Carbon Fiber TS hood
Mazdaspeed Rear Strut bar
Synchro Saver
Change:
Engine oil w/ Royal Purple 5W-30
Transmisson Oil w/ Redline MT-90
Diff oil w/ Redline 75W-90
Last edited by WTBRotary!; 03-11-2010 at 12:21 AM.
