Official Irvine/OC Meet Thread - Page 127

Nov 7, 2008 | 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Atilla

dude! i was gonna call you about it too - but i didn't wanna be a bother since i don't have any real information on what might be causing some probs other than a weird howl/whistle/whine at like 6-8k and some power loss. At first i thought it was my cone filter being loose because it's happened once before and produced a similar sound - but i checked it and nothing wrong - i got it scanned (because i have a cel from my broken cat) and no beans aside from the p0420 - i did some research and all i got was info about noise from the axel (not it) and something about my tranny - i really hope it's not my tranny because it has slipped once before - but i'm wondering if it would make this kinda noise only at high rpms?? and the noise isn't there when i'm cruising - only when i push it to red-line -

but thanks for looking out dude - i'll def hit you up about it soon!

sounds like you haz a vacuum leak somewheres...prolly the accordian t00be...

the clogged cat is going to produce severe power loss as it gets worse...

but sounds like i should ride passenger in the car to see what might be going on...

Nov 7, 2008 | 01:37 PM

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Thanks! - I'm def a lot happier! They pay me better and i get to wear casual clothes monday - friday

yeah, i got wires n' crap but i need spark plugs

p.s. - you need coils?? how many miles does your 8 have now???

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im up at 41xxx....

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Originally Posted by Atilla

^that's not that bad - i thought they're supposed to be ok for longer??

- i suppose i should look into changing them too...i'm rolling at 36k

OEM coils are usually good for about 40k before they start flaking...there is a test you can do to check em if your suspect about it...

I had just changed my plugs before mazda replaced the engine and trans...$90 bucks for nothing...ugh...

As soon as my OEM coils start to go south, BHR/MM's coil upgrade is the way to go...especially considering the cost vs. performance vs. longevity issues with the OEM's...

Nov 7, 2008 | 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jedi54

holy ****, CONGRATS Paris!!!
Bro, let me know when you want help with the car and maybe we can meet up at Twinx's place and we'll get you back up and running.

As for the whine....hmmm....
Where's the sound coming from?

Ya, I used to have maintenance partuhs at my old house in Austin...beer, lube, screwin, jackin, and good times...haa haa

I only have three garage bays meow, but I'm sure we can figure something out...

Nov 7, 2008 | 01:43 PM

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sup twinx, you going to Cars and Coffee tomorrow? (see xdeedubbx's thread)

Nov 7, 2008 | 01:46 PM

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sup twinx, you going to Cars and Coffee tomorrow? (see xdeedubbx's thread)

damnit man!! you noe the drill!! your my social organizer!! gibb0r me teh link!!

im paying you too much!! your slacking!!

Nov 7, 2008 | 01:50 PM

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the last check bounced, we be on STRIKE holmes!

Nov 7, 2008 | 01:50 PM

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I'm sending you a bill for this...

https://www.rx8club.com/west-rx-8-forum-34/cars-coffee-nov-8-irvine-ca-160036/

Nov 7, 2008 | 01:52 PM

#3158

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the last check bounced, we be on STRIKE holmes!

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I'm sending you a bill for this...

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=160036

checks in teh mail! i swear! haa

Nov 7, 2008 | 02:23 PM

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so, i showed up and no one's there :D

Nov 7, 2008 | 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tajabaho1

so, i showed up and no one's there :D

they knew you were coming...heh

i was...uhhh...tied up...

i dont think anyone claimed they were going last night tho...except for you...so yea...

heh

Nov 7, 2008 | 02:25 PM

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WERD!

i didn't think about a vacuum leak

i gotta check what i'm doing this week n' i'll hit you up to see what time you're free!

Nov 7, 2008 | 02:35 PM

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WERD!

i didn't think about a vacuum leak

i gotta check what i'm doing this week n' i'll hit you up to see what time you're free!

Can of carb cleaner will quickly reveal your leak...old school v8 tuning FTMFW!!

Nov 7, 2008 | 04:05 PM

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I heard that Twinks controls the weather.

Nov 7, 2008 | 04:24 PM

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I heard that Twinks controls the weather.

amongst other things...shhh

Nov 7, 2008 | 06:16 PM

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Haha.. yeah Taj actually showed, with his supra.

Nov 7, 2008 | 06:28 PM

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supra??

pictures or it doesn't exist

Last edited by Atilla; Nov 7, 2008 at 06:28 PM. Reason: too many s's :)

Nov 7, 2008 | 06:37 PM

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welcome back paris! good to see things are going well

and you guys should join in on the cars and coffee!!

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=160036

Nov 7, 2008 | 06:52 PM

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pics of said supra or I throw out the

Nov 7, 2008 | 06:53 PM

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It's true.. the paintjob is red and crappy. And both windshield wipers work.

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welcome back paris! good to see things are going well

and you guys should join in on the cars and coffee!!

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=160036

7am on a saturday? D:

Nov 7, 2008 | 07:05 PM

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It's true.. the paintjob is red and crappy. And both windshield wipers work.

Taj,
Why does this not surprise me in the least bit?!

Nov 7, 2008 | 07:38 PM

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http://www.metacafe.com/watch/197209...ve_on_a_forum/

Nov 8, 2008 | 10:10 PM

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meh....the stick to topic haz never applied on here...EVAR!

Nov 9, 2008 | 12:33 AM

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yea, and I just got an f'ing ticket

again........

again.........

like sigh

in the damn supra wtf

Nov 9, 2008 | 12:46 AM

#3174

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LOL Taj.. epicc failll

Nov 9, 2008 | 03:29 AM

#3175

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yea, and I just got an f'ing ticket

again........

again.........

like sigh

in the damn supra wtf

i tried to hammer this into your head at the OC meet...

PATIENCE...you must learn...

try yoga...