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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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Gerry,

When I get home tonight, I'll try and figure out how that bracket used to be attached.

I'll post pics if I can.


On a side note: FINALLY got my plates in from the DMV. No more "Jedi" on the back of my car...

Hmm, might have to look into customm plates...
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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Funny thing you bring this up. When I was at the meet a few months ago I looked and found only one other car besides mine that had a front plate. I hate them and have gone without on all my nice cars for years. However Beverly hills now will stop you before you get one block into their city. Seems they like the money they get from the red light cameras that take your picture from the front.
So if you go there best have your plate on.
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Detrich
I called Alhambra Mazda, and they said installing the front plate mount will require drilling holes in 2 cavities of the diamond portion of the front grill. And, they said that if u remove the license mount afterwards, the holes would probably BE visible... @#$%@! <ugh> I think since it's long weekend, I will take some time and look at it under the sunlight and see if there is a non-destructive way of mickey mousing it to stay on. Though, I am still very inclined to NOT install the ugly thing. This bites. If you have pictures or figured out a way Jorge, please let me know.
You're gonna have ot drill a hole if you want to mount the plate anywhere in that front opening. You'll notice that the top half of the black diamond portion is solid...and that only the lower 3 inches goes through to the radiator. You could use zip tyes to attach the lower portion of the plate in this area, and maybe use hook/loop tape to attach it on the top of the diamond portion. This way, you could remove the plate by cutting a ziptye and pulling it off of the hook/loop tape. Just an idea. But, with all that hassle, you might as well invest in a personalized plate and show it off with pride.

I have personalized plates, but still, my front plate sits in the trunk right next to the spare tire.
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 06:48 PM
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I just look at mine. I know mine has the mounting points behind it but no holes in the front. If you look closely you can see where they are marked to make the holes. I don't think it will be visible. Be careful because I think it has the marks for european plates also.
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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my car litterally can't have front plates . reason being is because my billet grill uses the mounts for the license plate to mount the billet grill. lol
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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i keep my front plate on. with missing work running around town to the right court house and all, having it on for me is better. plus i got my ticket by lax which i go past twice a week.
Old Nov 22, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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by the way the 11th is good for me....
Old Nov 24, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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I don't see a problem with the 10th or 11th for me so far so I'm up for both.
Old Nov 24, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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hey you though you had a good x-mas lighting decorations? think again
http://media.putfile.com/WizardsofWinter-SM/
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by hondasr4kids
hey you though you had a good x-mas lighting decorations? think again
http://media.putfile.com/WizardsofWinter-SM/
lol....i've seen that before . i think it was here on this forum where i first saw it still pretty cool to watch though
Old Nov 25, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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any of you done a final drive swap before? I'm thinking getting a 4.77 final drive but I have never taken a diff assembly apart.
Old Nov 27, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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DAMN!!! Where in the hell is everyone? I know I stink sometimes but doesn't mean that everyone have to run away!!!!
Old Nov 27, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by hondasr4kids
any of you done a final drive swap before? I'm thinking getting a 4.77 final drive but I have never taken a diff assembly apart.
Nope, maybe check the tech forum?
Old Nov 27, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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actually looking for some one that could help do the install. I already know it can be done.
Old Nov 27, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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Being an avid Mac user, the only customization I've done on my 8 so far is putting two Apple Computer logo stickers on the pop out side windows... I haven't seen any solid white ones that use static electricity. So, these will have to do in the meantime I guess..

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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Detrich
Being an avid Mac user, the only customization I've done on my 8 so far is putting two Apple Computer logo stickers on the pop out side windows... I haven't seen any solid white ones that use static electricity. So, these will have to do in the meantime I guess..
it's all about the 5 button mouse . lol.

jp, jp
Old Nov 27, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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I still check in...
It tends to get quiet until the next meet date approaches
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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I agree with Adictive, this place has gone pretty quiet !

I think everyone is on strike until X-ped posts the new video.

Might be time to start getting a roster for the next meet though...

I'm still trying to see if I can make it on the 11th. I'm supposed to go paintballing that day and I'm supposed to be at a X-mas party!
Old Nov 30, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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Hahahaha, hilarious movie Rick. That's absolutely crazy...

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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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DAMN!!! Can't go to the next cruise, I have duty!!!
Old Dec 3, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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I just checked the roster for the track event I am going to...
Out of 62 cars, I am the ONLY RX8
Old Dec 3, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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http://www.redlinetrackevents.com/dr...ist_dec16.html
Old Dec 3, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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STi, Sti, Sti, Sti,....and then, what's up with the '72 wagon, that should be pretty interesting. Hope you have fun man. We got chumped on the Dec 10 autocross. All the slots were taken even before it went public. We do have the insdei scoop on the January event and we already have five spots reserved for us San Bernardino folk.

Do you still have access to Axis wheels? Wondering if a set of Axis Hiros in Bronze are available in 19 inch sizing, staggered. Let me know when you have a chance.
Old Dec 3, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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I really wanted to make that track event, especially since it's only like 10 minutes from my house, but I couldn't take that Friday off work. It sucks, but that's life...
Old Dec 4, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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any paintballer here?


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