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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 03:33 AM
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I rented a spring compressor from autozone for free. Man the rears was a major pita. The rears took me around 3 hours and the front took me around 2 hours. I dont know why but the front dropped .8 and the rears .6, which im really happy with.

Fanman, your front should get lower eventually. Also if your mechanic didn't tighten the suspention bolts while the car is rested on the ground, that will affect how the front sits.
Old Jul 2, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by x-ped
I rented a spring compressor from autozone for free. Man the rears was a major pita. The rears took me around 3 hours and the front took me around 2 hours. I dont know why but the front dropped .8 and the rears .6, which im really happy with.

Fanman, your front should get lower eventually. Also if your mechanic didn't tighten the suspention bolts while the car is rested on the ground, that will affect how the front sits.
I've had them for almost a year, so I don't think it going much lower by settling. Also, I have seen a few cars with Tein and they look about the same. It's just the RX8 in general. Oh well, still looks good to me. In general I will give up looks for performance anyday.
Old Jul 5, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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HEY ALL!!!
Sorry I havent been ecking in but I was on vacation and then i came back to a promotion at work so i have been swamped! Also I am taking bartending classes at night (for fun) so I have a packed schedule. AMAZING VIDEO!!!!!!!!! I will be meeting with xped soon to give him the rest of the vid.

I am thinking the next meet will be the 16th

Any takers?
Old Jul 5, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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Im down for the 16th, can't wait to tear up the newly paved section of mulholland.
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 01:09 AM
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So whos coming?
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 04:12 AM
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I will be on vacation.....
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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I will be there.
Old Jul 12, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by AdictiveRx
HEY ALL!!!
Sorry I havent been ecking in but I was on vacation and then i came back to a promotion at work so i have been swamped! Also I am taking bartending classes at night (for fun) so I have a packed schedule. AMAZING VIDEO!!!!!!!!! I will be meeting with xped soon to give him the rest of the vid.

I am thinking the next meet will be the 16th

Any takers?
have it on the 17th and I'm down! (work on the 16th)

btw... taking bartending classes? any interest in flair bartending? I've been a flair bartender for about 4 yrs now.
Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:10 PM
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wish i could do either day but i'm working both days on a pilot. see you at the next one for sure.
Old Jul 14, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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So many people working , navybeardbb wont be able to make it either since his working... hope some new faces will show up.
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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what time do these meets/runs finish up? i have something to do at 3pm, but i'm thinking about going and bringing my buddy (he just picked up his second 8 last month...don't ask).

still meeting on the 16th, 10am at the Mobil?
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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The meets usually end at 1:30-2 and yes were meeting at Mobil at 9:30 and leaving at 10. Trust me the meet/cruz is a blast...hope to see you and your buddy there!
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 06:04 PM
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where exactly is this mobil? and how could i get there from west los angeles?

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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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I'm in W. LA too.

The Mobil station is at the Las Virgines Rd exit off the 101 in Calabasas. Debating whether to take PCH or the 101

http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ad...w=1&name=&qty=
4830 LAS VIRGENES RD
Old Jul 16, 2005 | 12:51 AM
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I might be a little late getting there, I just installed my midpipe back on and I have leaks on both ends. Im going to see if I can fix this tommorrow morning before the meet.
Old Jul 16, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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Another fun run, it was nice meeting some new members. Anyways where were you Dan! We waited for you for an hour.....Hope the next one will be a good turn out.
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It was great fun. Hope to meet more people next time.....and hear that midpipe.

Thanks for giving us the tour x.

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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 03:14 AM
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Hey Guys!
I am SOOOOO SORRRY!

I got toasted the nite before and I was wayyy to hung over to drive out. I am really sorry I missed it guys. I am sure X-Ped took good care to show everyone the roads!

See you guys soon!
POST THOSE PICS!
Old Jul 18, 2005 | 10:50 AM
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lol, thats cool. We should set up the date for the next meet. I'm thinking Sunday August 7th so more people will be able to come, alot of people work on Sat...

Hey Dynamic do you think your friend can post the pics he took?

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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by x-ped
lol, thats cool. We should set up the date for the next meet. I'm thinking Sunday August 7th so more people will be able to come, alot of people work on Sat...

Hey Dynamic do you think your friend can post the pics he took?
yea... Sundays sound like a better idea

also... why do you all have them so early?!? Most people are tired (or hungover) early Sat or Sun morning. Why not later in the afternoon or evening? The sun doesnt set until 8:00 pm right now so a cruise up at around 6 would be fun (and not too hot).

Just a thought...
Old Jul 19, 2005 | 12:40 AM
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The earlier the better. Morning is always safer than mid afternoon traffic and tourist.

You have to make the commitment. You don't have to make every run. Either you drink the night before or you make the run.
Old Jul 19, 2005 | 01:04 AM
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The earlier the better. Morning is always safer than mid afternoon traffic and tourist.

You have to make the commitment. You don't have to make every run. Either you drink the night before or you make the run.
werd mid afternoon performance driving? you've got to be kidding me.

if we were really dedicated we'd have meets at 3:30 and end them around 6:30.

i agree sunday is better we go out golfing on saturdays so thats why we can never make it
Old Jul 19, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
The earlier the better. Morning is always safer than mid afternoon traffic and tourist.

You have to make the commitment. You don't have to make every run. Either you drink the night before or you make the run.

yea... I'd have to agree with stealthfox.

and... Its not about wanting to get drunk the night before. I just personally think that meeting at 9 am on a weekend is too early. I guess you fellas are used to meeting at this time by now.

I just thought that not having to worry about waking up really early and enjoying your weekend a little bit and then going out for a nice sunday afternoon or evening cruise would be more enjoyable for most of us. I also think that a lot more people would show up. Especially for those of us that dont live in Malibu, which I think is most people here. I for example live in Fullerton and would love to join you all, but its an hour drive to get there... so that means I'd have to be on the road by 7:30 or something... on a Sunday, for a meet, you've got to be kidding me.

just my $.o2

either way... i'll do my best to try and make it out one of these days. Hope its sooner than later.

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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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yeah and if we have our meets at 3:30 am then some of us stay up types can just sleep in saturday and take down a can of redbull and head out w/o sleep :D


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