I have the firestone alignment plan, and yes it can be used anywhere. I got mine for $140. I'll get more information when I can, but the guy said that the drop is .05"-1.75" but I go on tokico's site and they say 1.25". So, I emailed him again and am trying to get a real answer. But it seems like i'll get the RB springs ($200) first with the stocks and when some money is saved up, I'll get the D-Specs, $500 more is gonna take awhile saave up after all these mods of mine. I'll take a look at RB's Rx-8 while I'm in LA to see what the drop looks like.

 

If anyone is interested, I live in the Napa Valley, and my friends and I have informal touge runs just about every weekend. There are roads all over the place here, so if you're looking for some fun twisties, hit me up and I'll tell you where to meet us.

 

I remember Racing Beat's RX-8 looking very low at the time; I'm not sure if it's on Racing Beat's springs though I could be wrong or they could've changed it. It did have the RB nose when I looked.

Anyone know the address of a Firestone place in South San Jose?

 

Racing beat is running on their springs and D-specs. Racing beat can get the D-Specs for $600, I found a guy who sells them for $500 does anyone want to hop in the band wagon? I'll talk to him to to see if we can get more of a discount.

 

Sorry David, but this month I'm probably getting the Advan Neova AD07s (maybe?) and possibly the Mazsport fan mod. If you want to make a grounding kit though I wouldn't mind getting in on the action, but I can tell you I won't be of much help even for something as simple as selecting wires.

 

That's ok, I might be getting re-01's and returning my 050A PP's. For the ground kit, all you need is some good, thick wires and good end connectors. We can do it!

 

Anyone know anything about the Tein Flex or Monotube coilovers? I was looking at those for my next major upgrade. I hope to be able to switch between Touge and Track settings, is that possible?

 

I want something stiffer than stock, as long it is not rock solid jar my teeth out stiff I am cool with that. I really want to bring down the front dive and body roll (there is so little with stock...so I don't think it will take much to make that better) but am not after full race stiff. At this point I am thinking GF210 just for the progressive, so the full spring rate is there when I am pushing it and need it. thanks for the info.

 

yeah, GF210 is kinda like a happy medium, I have the sustec sway bars as well and hopefully a set of HTS when I get back from PI next month...

 

Tokico's D-Specs Shocks and Springs Specs:

Front=200lbs
Rear=140lbs

The drop front and rear is 1.25.

 

That's pretty close to Racing Beat's values so the ride shouldn't degrade that much. As long as they have their damping figured out, it won't ride the bumpstops, but if they screw up on the damping then it's bumpstop city. However, this is Tokico so I'm sure it'll be fine.

 

Hi 8rotor. I need tint and a clear bra as well. I get down to LA about once a month or so, so I might try this shop out instead of going local since it's cheaper. Is there anyone I should ask for by name to do the work?

Thanks.

 

Not to side-bust, but if you're looking for guaranteed-notch-tint and clear bras, go to : http://www.kingtint.com/home.html

He's located in San Bruno and I've had 3 cars tinted by him. All 3m, all guaranteed for life and satisfaction. Ask for Douglas.

 

niel. if your coming tonight. bring the wheels if you have them ready to sell

thanks

 

His name is Jeff I believe. And they gaurentee all their work too. Use all 3M as well. Like I said, the shops name is Allstar Sound.

 

I've had the work done at Omega Tintwerks up in Pleasanton and it was top notch.

 

who's coming out tonight?

 

hey guys... ruptured one of my tires... my tmps has been acting up and i found out that my driver side front tire got a hole in them.... can't get them patched up because my tires are almost bald. So all i can do is pump air in to them and not mash in them... well driving on the freeway last night coming home from work, my tire ruptured on the freeway causing me too spin out. I wasn't hurt luckily and neither was anyone else on the freeway. I tried calling Adam and Zach but they didn't pick up... i luckily called the 24hour roadside assistance from mazda and they picked up my car and me and brought me home. Well, anyways, a good friend of mine got a hold of some 8 wheels and tires for his mazda 3 and he's letting me borrow one for the time being... Well, a lovely weekend for me... currently searching for tires for a great deal and i'm not going to half *** wasting money on buying some stock tires... so thats my weekend.... hope you guys had fun at the meet.

 

Dude, thank God you didn't crash that ****.

 

tell me about it.... thank god there was no one around me at the time.

 

Good thing you're safe. Last time I saw you I thought you said your tires were at half life, they should've still been good. If you want some used Dunlops to get you through, I might have a set coming available in the next week or two.

 

they've been going down hill, went to american tires in fremont and they said that it was almost bald and that i should replace them ASAP. I'm currently trying to find a set of re01r's at the moment. Thanks for the offer, i'll keep it in mind. Looks like you guys are having fun at the meets! saw the pics that adam posted up. ironically, i was trying to head to the meet after work to see if i can catch up to you all

 

I didn't have any missed calls John and no messages. So you didn't call me. Sach was using his phone and making calls as well. He had his blue tooth on the entire night. Sorry to hear what happend to you and I'm glad your ok but I didn't get a call. I shoul have my new Cell phone in a couple days and I will give you all my new number very soon. Hope to see you at the next Fridays meet.

-Adam

 

oh, its cool adam. I called you twice and called zach once. sometimes my phone doesnt get any calls from people too. but yeah, i called when no one picked up, i didnt want to bother anyone. and i had that 24 hour roadside assistance so everything turned up alright..

 

Sorry to hear that bud. Just an FYI, you should settle for some tires local, shipping tires is a bitch. Go and get some ES-100's, they're about $137 each if you are low on cash. You should have changed your tires a lot sooner if they were that bad. Its not worth wrecking your car for just $800.