Can't wait to see that dash kit installed.

 

i have the exact pic your looking for ceasar,,,but its at my shops computer...so, ill post it tomarrow

 

YEY, got my first "performance mod" installed yesterday.

 

is it a SHuperSHarSHer?!?!? :P:

 

well.....are you going to tell us what it is, or are you going to make us wait until we meet up at the next meet?

 

my bb cat pipe came in today looks sweet just waiting on my turbo xs exhaust to come in then ill be ready

 

My SS iS inStalled. (Short Shifter)

Took a quick drive around the block, and loved it.

I would have driven more, but I'm trying to avoid driving at night until I get my missing headlight replaced.

Oh wait, I haven't told you guys about that...

I had my driver's side headlight unit replaced by the dealer because it was fogging up.
They did the passenger side last year.
Anyways, after they finished, I got a call.

Dealer: Your car is ready, except for a minor problem. 1 of your bulbs is not working.
(Apartly, they replace the housing, but use the existing bulbs.)

Cesar: It was working this morning when I dropped the car off at 6:30am.

Dealer: Well, we don't know about that, but we ordered a new bulb.

Cesar: Did they break it when they were replacing the light.

Dealer: No they didn't break it.

According to them, they didn't break it, but they did order a replacement bulb, and the invoice says no charge.

Interesting.

Anyways, I got a call today that it is in.
I will drop the car off in the morning, and hopefully pick it up w/ nothing else wrong.

They also took care of the recalls. The gas tank heat thing, and the A-arm recall.
I don't think I had an issue w/ either. They also flashed the PCM to the latest flash.
Tomorrow I will ask what they flashed it to.
I think I got like +35hp from that last flash...

- Cesar -

 

lol......

but what's the recall on the A-arm?

 

Recall Letter:
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...lBallJoint.pdf

Recall Repair Procedure:
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...esRecallBJ.pdf

 

Ya, what he said ^^^.

If you read the Repair Procedure, it's actually pretty simple to check.
I checked it myself, and I knew there was no problem, so I didn't rush to the dealer.

I never received any recall info.
I only knew about them from reading the forum, and always checking the Finishlineperformance website.

- Cesar -`

 

the autocross is 12/15,16 right? ack! that's tomorrow & friday- both work days. is the jan meet at an autocross also? i definitely want to make the next sb/ crestline cruise... (feb?) and re: the dash kit... i really had no idea what it was- being the newbie that i am. :P i'm assuming it will make everything look red? am curious as to what the finished look is.
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12/15 & 12/16 is a Drifting event. They're just going to watch.
January we will be at an autox event for the regular Saturday meet.
A bunch of us plan on participating in that one.
Maybe we'll do a drive in Feb.
It'd be great if you could join us.

- Cesar -

 

Sorry, Detrich, I didnt mean for that to sound mean. It was more of an inside joke. Snowflk got flamed pretty good for installing her dash kit. people told her it was to Blingy.... but yeah it changes the look of your interior. snowfl8k has silver on silver carbon fiber, Kwescott has red, and i will have the yellow one as soon as it gets here.

if you look back a few pages, you can find some pictures of snowfl8ks. or you can just wait for Kwescott, and myself to post pics.



for clairity:

Dec 15/16 is the D1 at Irwindale. I dont think anyone is going, but i know some of us would love to.

Dec. 16? Cesar is going to the auto cross school in San Diego.

Jan 14, (our regular meet day) will be held at Fontana speedway this month for the Auto cross. if you want to go, keep an eye on the SOLO2.com web site, and try to get in by mailing your payment in. or just come and watch and hang out, and go for rides with those of us driving.

Feb 11, our regular monthly meetings will return in Feb. we will be meeting at Pirate city tattoo parking lot like normal.

 

when are we doing a big bear run to take some pictures near the snow?

Granted our cars won't stand a CHANCE without winter tires, but maybe just close enough to get some good pics and then continue on a normal run.

What do you guys think?

 

Rancho Cucamonga RX8s check this out...

http://www.ranchochamber.org/members/v04/693511.html

Suposidily it is a "Rotary Club of Rancho Cucamonga"

anyone know what it is?

cesar, what dealership did you take your car to?

 

I'm installing another mod on Sunday so I'm leaving you guys in the dark until the next meet.
IF for whatever reason I can't make it to the meet to cheer you guys on, then I might just post pics.

HAHA, I wish! I was naughty this year so Santa wasn't that nice to me.

 

I laughed so hard when I saw that.
I guess it's cause I know who they are. Here's a link that explains who they are.

Anyways, I went to Redlands Mazda.
I just got a call that the car is done.

- Cesar -

 

lol....you couldn't pick up what it was about just by a few key words that were said on the web page? things like "legislature" and "employee listings" being key words

and you call yourself an english major

 

Snow pics all depends on when the snow (not Erica) comes....None yet. I don't recall when we went last time, but I do remember that it was the day after I installed my MS kit...and boy, what a way to break the cherry on the fresh paint. I know Red Baron's car took some serious abuse as well, with all that red rock and salt on the roads. No problem with traction, we just drove nice and slow to the turnout 3/4th the way up the hill.

Speeddemon, I went to the body shop prior to work this morning. Their computers were down, so I didn't get an estimate. Good news. I will not have to leave my car down there. They will cut a piece off the bumper, from behind the liscence plate for color matching purposes, and then call me to schedule an installation time. Bad news, they will probably not be able to save the rotory accent or rear aero flares, which is going to make the cost a little higher. I'm sure that I can request to have these parts, and maybe we could recoup some of the cost by selling them to other forum members. Just an idea. The other thing is that the part will come primed, so it will have to be painted. Just thought I would send some info so that you might be able to pass it along for me. Thanks.

I'm getting anxious to install my dash kit. It has been sitting at the house for two days now. It is really a two person job. I'm sure I could get some of the peices installed, but I may not do the best job trying to rush. One person has to prep the area, while the other person heats the piece up with a hair dryer. Then peel the backing off to install. It really takes good timing and a steady hand. Snow did an excellent job installing her kit, and I would like to wait for her help. She's at school tonight, and we have plans for both Friday and Saturday....so I may have to wait till Sunday to actually get anywhere with it...big bummer as you can imagine.

 

Rotary clubs, in my experience, are usually volunteer organizations that do things for the community. They set up toy drives, help the elderly...this sort of stuff.

 

^^^ You are correct.

Rotary International is the largest service club in the world. They have "clubs" in just about every city and are usually trying to save the world, feed the hungry, and stuff like that. (I'm not poking fun, that's really what they do)
I've recently met some people who are Rotarians so that's how I know.

 

yeah... i didnt think they came painted.... still is a bummer about what happened..... but it has happened to me before.... casey knows..... i backed right into a black jeep cherokee...... i never even saw that darn thing! good thig was no damage to the cherokee... only a busted taillinght for me!....... but everything will be squared away.....

are you just going stock again...or are you going to look into an aftermarket one?

 

Kwescott...I'm SO confused.

Whats all this talk about a body shop. Did you hit something recently or are you modding your car again?

 

I was hit last night...more or less cut a slice in my rear bumper just to the left of the liscence plate. Cut through the softer Urethane portion and into the stiffer lower plastic portion. It was not very noticeable last night, but it is more obvious in the bright sun with the black paint. As everyone who has a black car knows, every little door ding or old bird poop stain stands out like a sore thumb.

Viper, after receiving the estimate today, it may be more worthwhile for everyone involved to look aftermarket. I guess I'll start looking tonight when I'm at home...staring at my damn dash kit that is sitting next to the computer.

 

Sorry to hear about getting hit last night. That sucks!!!

Time for MS rear?