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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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luv4eternity I also took my car to the dealership and they told me I had to change my ignition coils. They were charging me with $750 for the diagnostic, oem parts, and installation. I went online and found some better coils for $230, called a private company and they said they'll install them for $70. Dealer tryna make a profit? lol but yea what ignition coils did you get because from this forum people are saying how bad and undurable the oem coils are.
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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yes...the dealership IS making a profit out of u...its the same for me ....if u can do it out side of the dealer ship, i recommended u doing so...BHR ignition coils are a much better coil alltogether compared to the OEM because of how weak the OEM are....if im not mistaken, u should be able to get them around $480++ for those coils...oem are around $200-250...BHR are more expensive but they last WAY longer than OEM...but be sure your private company knows how to change them as they are pretty delicate .... from ppl i know who had BHR, i nvr heard complains about it so far...and even if they did, BHR has good customer service....


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luv4eternity I also took my car to the dealership and they told me I had to change my ignition coils. They were charging me with $750 for the diagnostic, oem parts, and installation. I went online and found some better coils for $230, called a private company and they said they'll install them for $70. Dealer tryna make a profit? lol but yea what ignition coils did you get because from this forum people are saying how bad and undurable the oem coils are.
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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Yea BHR would be the way to go.. but a little too expensive for me. I went with NGK ignition coils since their spark plugs are pretty renown. They actually came in today. And yea I looked for a local shop that specializes on Mazdas and has experience with other rotaries.
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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p.s. i think i just got slightly ripped off today for my alignment..

mazda said the rear failed but the front was fine

goodyear said the rear was fine and they fixed the front alignment..

double-u tee eff
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 01:24 PM
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Guys guys guys... just go to Paul at Rotorsport... He won't rip you off like the dealer. I mean heck he worked on John's car for 4 hours and didn't even charge him lol.
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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**** coworker called in sick, stuck at work until 8:30 if there's any meet going on at all tonight
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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Last minute Meet ~!

Date/Time : January 13th (Thursday) @ 7:00pm
Location : Mogo's BBQ truck
Address : 749 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas CA 95035 ( At the Mervyn's parking lot behind Red Lobster )


Notes: Rumors of my car breaking down has spread all around my area...LOL...therefore planning was such a last minute thing. No worries ppl...my car is back and strong as ever...

i've been getting some request....actually a lot of request on where this weeks meet is at. SO, i will hold a small meet for people who wanna chill tonight. I WILL be there as me and steven...and some other cars will be there to grab some nice Mogo. I'll be there at 7 and most likely it will be quite some fun as we get to talk to other ricers ~

i wont be disappointed if no one makes it coz its pretty last minute but it would be cool if ya can all come out to chill......

Hope you all can make it

PS :If you need my contact number, PM me and i will give it to you.

PSS: If John a.k.a. "Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2" decides to do some changes, it will take effect immediately as he is the OP of the thread. If im not mistaken, he WILL post in blue&red.

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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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I'm at work till 8:30, so if you don't mind waiting, I'll search for anyone there later
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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whos going for sure so far?
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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i'll for sure stop by.. after 8:30
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 02:44 AM
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Hey, new 8 member here from Oakland. I've been a member on here for a few months but have yet to make it to a meeting, but hopefully next week. I've got some engine questions regarding mine, and want to get some fellow 8 owners advice.2006 RX8 Gran Touring Edition, SILVER
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 03:51 AM
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welcome to the forums. my dad lives in pinole. i visit from time to time so we should kick it sometime. get a meet goin in that area haha make these jerks from milipitas use THEIR gas to meet up
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 04:12 AM
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heyy. im not a jerk. but im down for wherever.
plus i see a good amount of RX8s in my area, but it just seems like the normal population as they roll stock.
im one to talk as im stock too, but i try to stick out with fancy stickers with my bumble bee theme
*black n yellow black n yellow*

p.s. u planning to take my low miles discount now?! nuuuu!
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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Dude, what the **** is going on around here?

I've been absent, where is jon? did he bail again?

I would like to do a meet up here (upper east bay, pinole, richmond, berkeley, etc) who is down?

Dark Helmet, where you out of? I'm in pinole, you need help, just hit me up. I've been around here for a while
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by superhypered
heyy. im not a jerk.
p.s. u planning to take my low miles discount now?! nuuuu!
hahaha im jk =) no hate just love for other 8's. screw your discount! hahha




Originally Posted by tournapart
I would like to do a meet up here (upper east bay, pinole, richmond, berkeley, etc) who is down?
Dark Helmet, where you out of? I'm in pinole, you need help, just hit me up. I've been around here for a while
oh fosho. ill hit you up. Id be down for a meet over there sometime if we can get a good amount of participants. im not there too often because i live in millbrae w/ my mom. my dad lives in pinole off of appian. sometimes im around for special occasions and random visits. i might be there this coming weekend. ill let you know.
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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lol, that discount might make me this much closer to getting bhr ignition or a new starter..

and according to derek, jon hasnt responded to his calls or texts, plus he hasnt been on here since december... mysterious.

and i'd be down for whatevs. wednesdays would be good for me so i have time to get up there.. there goes my low miles discount.. oh well, makes it that much easier for me to go to sevenstock this year !
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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haha fine...get that starter imo maintenence > mods anyday haha if ur car cant run then whats the point of modding right? =P

well what about this...milipitas and pinole are like an hour away from each other if not more (traffic, etc) so why not meet somewhere in the middle? like millbrae?
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by tournapart
Dude, what the **** is going on around here?

I've been absent, where is jon? did he bail again?

I would like to do a meet up here (upper east bay, pinole, richmond, berkeley, etc) who is down?

Dark Helmet, where you out of? I'm in pinole, you need help, just hit me up. I've been around here for a while
I'm out in el cerrito Richmond area too and if there is meet around here I'm down to show up Np only reason I've haven't got to a meet recently is because going to san Jose is super far just to hang for a couple of hours
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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im hella sick ppl, cant do a meet this week...sorry...
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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next month ftw
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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I'm trying to set up the meet for this Thursday but not getting a positive feedback....So, if I don't post by tomorrow, meet this week is a no go too....But if I can get more than 5, it will be after 8... Keep a close eye on the forum

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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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fyi... if theres a meet this week...



im fenderless lol

and im painting some stuff too



the whole fender got bent back from whatever the previous owner hit.. So it will take a lil extra work to unbend the whole thing

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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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CHINESE NEW YEAR MEET

Date/Time : February 3rd (Thursday) @ 7:30pm-8.00pm
Location : Quicklys Milpitas
Address : 408 Barber Lane, Milpitas, CA
( We will park in front/near by quickly. If parking is bad, it will be the usual location in the middle. Please look for us as parking is unpredictable )

Notes: ITS CHINESE NEW YEAR. i know i know....im the only chinese at the meet but hey, its another excuse for me to come out and meet u guys. I think that plaza would be pack but we'll see when we are there. Hope u guys come out for the Chinese festive season

PS :If you need my contact number, PM me and i will give it to you.

PSS: If John a.k.a. "Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2" decides to do some changes, it will take effect immediately as he is the OP of the thread. If im not mistaken, he WILL post in blue&red.
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Early Valentine Meet


Date/Time : February 10th (Thursday) @ 8.30pm
Location : Five Guys
Address : 43518 Christy St, Fremont, CA 94538 (at Auto Mall Parkway)

( The time is kinda late as im trying to adjust the timing for people because come get of work and skool....hopefully we will come to a fix time soon )

Notes: HELLO people! Valentine's day is around the corner. Im guessing you are all gonna be busy trying to make plans for your lovely ladies...and gentlemen. SO, why not have a meet and discuss options with other members to give u some ideas and ways to surprise them :D sounds good ? see you there !

PS :If you need my contact number, PM me and i will give it to you.

PSS: If John a.k.a. "Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2" decides to do some changes, it will take effect immediately as he is the OP of the thread. If im not mistaken, he WILL post in blue&red.
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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i'll try my best to have my car ready by then.. im off work in 9 minutes
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