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09-24-2009, 05:29 PM
Done with the car again, I have parts for the car in my garage that still need to be put on. Unless Jenn wants to share the secret one of mod that gives ?hp. Then it can be a two of mod. hahaha!
Guess I won't need those RB sways anymore...
Why gawd why?!!!
Guess I won't need those RB sways anymore...
Why gawd why?!!!
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09-25-2009, 12:02 AM
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09-25-2009, 03:07 AM
...back from stalking and it looks like a radiator upgrade with funky hoses or... a one of CAI. That's all i got.
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09-25-2009, 11:14 AM
To each his own on the suspension.
09-25-2009, 05:14 PM
I went to Cali last weekend right after I got busted for staying out too late courtesy of yours truly. lol.
About the suspension, I have to see if the Shinka suspension sways are any different from the stock RX8. I know the shocks and cross members are upgraded but I have not read that the sway bars are any different. If they are not upgraded then I will change them out.
Marko Do you know if the Shinka's sway bars are upgraded from the normal 8?
About the suspension, I have to see if the Shinka suspension sways are any different from the stock RX8. I know the shocks and cross members are upgraded but I have not read that the sway bars are any different. If they are not upgraded then I will change them out.
Marko Do you know if the Shinka's sway bars are upgraded from the normal 8?
09-25-2009, 07:24 PM
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^Butt bandit? lol ok mr speedos lol remember that? dude that was classic. Mike might be driving and cant hear his phone due to his loud *** exhaust lol
Change them out any way with some stiff *** bars!
So we made it. Doing 70 mph lol any wayz. I'm off to eat and clean the car. Then I have to find a tire shop to balance my tires in the back for the trip home -_-
Change them out any way with some stiff *** bars!
So we made it. Doing 70 mph lol any wayz. I'm off to eat and clean the car. Then I have to find a tire shop to balance my tires in the back for the trip home -_-
09-25-2009, 07:36 PM
The consensis around the bar at 7stock is that they are the same as stock.......no change. Shinka vs stock = 10 answer "the same" 1 answers "I don't know for sure" and 1 who says that RB would be better anyway.
Jen, don't forget to give me that address for next months meet.
Jen, don't forget to give me that address for next months meet.
09-25-2009, 11:04 PM
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"To further enhance driving performance and ride comfort, the RX-8 "Shinka" features a uniquely tuned suspension system, upgraded from the standard car. The system offers a foam urethane filled front suspension cross member and specially tuned dampers, while achieving improved body rigidity through reinforcing the top-front portion of the A-pillars and improving the stability of the rear damper mounting points."
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/2...a-Special.html
Phil... where you at? I'm pooside
I'm tired... gonna rest up... i can wash the car tomorrow... AFTER my breakfast buffet.
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09-25-2009, 11:59 PM
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Gil... I have my family w/ me and will be having the buffet here @ Doubletree... kinda need to be extra nice to the wifey since she booked us here.. LOL... ima wash the car tomorrow since I wont be going on the staging area and show up later anyway.
09-26-2009, 01:57 AM
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Oh ok. I'm going to get up at 7am and pick up some ihop then line up at 8am. I'm going to leave at 2pm cuz like thats when cars can leave after lunch and head down to a discounttire down the street thats open from 7:30am-5pm to get my 2 back tires balanced.
See you all at seven stock!
See you all at seven stock!
09-26-2009, 02:27 AM
^Butt bandit? lol ok mr speedos lol remember that? dude that was classic. Mike might be driving and cant hear his phone due to his loud *** exhaust lol
Change them out any way with some stiff *** bars!
So we made it. Doing 70 mph lol any wayz. I'm off to eat and clean the car. Then I have to find a tire shop to balance my tires in the back for the trip home -_-
Change them out any way with some stiff *** bars!
So we made it. Doing 70 mph lol any wayz. I'm off to eat and clean the car. Then I have to find a tire shop to balance my tires in the back for the trip home -_-
09-26-2009, 10:29 AM
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You would lock your door too if some skinny half naked english dude was running about like that! lol I heard about you speedo man lol relax man I just fucken with ya.
So we off to Seven Stock. I heard there are like 500 cars there already
So we off to Seven Stock. I heard there are like 500 cars there already
09-26-2009, 10:46 PM
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Well... SSXII was good... congrats to Mike for having his 8 in the courtyard (Vegas represent!) but as for me, i've been caught up w/ the stomach flu (started Thursday -- so I've been feeling kinda crappy and left SSXII early. I felt bad for my wife and son so I rested up enough to take them out to the Spectrum and grab a bite.. (but I ended up not eating anyways... 
) anywho, back in the room... gonna rest up and hopefully get better for tomorrow.What time are all of you heading back? We gotta stop by Glendale before heading out... I had planned to head to Newport beach as well, but gotta see how I'm feeling in the morning.
Phil... that dent hurts just lookin' at it..
Gil, gotta love that car seat in the 8.. ok.. gotta go, I think nature's calling... again 
09-26-2009, 11:38 PM
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Oh dam hope you feel better. I'm getting up around 9am or 10am eating and heading out.
Yo AJ when we doing the install? let me know!
Yo AJ when we doing the install? let me know!
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09-27-2009, 04:01 AM
It was nice hanging out with the kids tonight, it was a breath of fresh air which I desperately needed.
Thanks for checking in on that, I just ran across that quote and now I feel better. It was a great find at a great price! Thanks again Phil, we missed you tonight.
Thanks for checking it out, I knew the cross members had that foam and the shocks are bigger but I wasn't sure about the sways.
He is european so it is okay for him to rock the grape huggers.
The sooner the better, I'm tired of looking at these damn things esp since I paid next day delivery for no apparent reason.
If you don't install tomorrow I'm giving them to Armin because he could sure use a set.
The consensis around the bar at 7stock is that they are the same as stock.......no change. Shinka vs stock = 10 answer "the same" 1 answers "I don't know for sure" and 1 who says that RB would be better anyway.
Jen, don't forget to give me that address for next months meet.
Jen, don't forget to give me that address for next months meet.
Dunno 'bout the sways... but found this:
"To further enhance driving performance and ride comfort, the RX-8 "Shinka" features a uniquely tuned suspension system, upgraded from the standard car. The system offers a foam urethane filled front suspension cross member and specially tuned dampers, while achieving improved body rigidity through reinforcing the top-front portion of the A-pillars and improving the stability of the rear damper mounting points."
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/2...a-Special.html
"To further enhance driving performance and ride comfort, the RX-8 "Shinka" features a uniquely tuned suspension system, upgraded from the standard car. The system offers a foam urethane filled front suspension cross member and specially tuned dampers, while achieving improved body rigidity through reinforcing the top-front portion of the A-pillars and improving the stability of the rear damper mounting points."
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/2...a-Special.html
The sooner the better, I'm tired of looking at these damn things esp since I paid next day delivery for no apparent reason.
If you don't install tomorrow I'm giving them to Armin because he could sure use a set.
09-27-2009, 01:32 PM
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The consensis around the bar at 7stock is that they are the same as stock.......no change. Shinka vs stock = 10 answer "the same" 1 answers "I don't know for sure" and 1 who says that RB would be better anyway.
Jen, don't forget to give me that address for next months meet.
Jen, don't forget to give me that address for next months meet.
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09-27-2009, 01:34 PM
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Decided to extend our stay... Gonna drive around OC...
Friggin' got sap on my car
and a whole lotta ants hitching a ride on my car! Need a wash ASAP!
Friggin' got sap on my car
and a whole lotta ants hitching a ride on my car! Need a wash ASAP!
09-28-2009, 12:03 AM
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09-28-2009, 06:17 AM
Thanks to Ryan for the Vfad mod, and Gil w the TB bypass. Must sleep.
Edit: I just read...Phils8 just pulled 258 RWHP! Congrats! Okay sleep now.
Edit: I just read...Phils8 just pulled 258 RWHP! Congrats! Okay sleep now.
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