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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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i have no idea, everyone has that has backed out, has backed out silently. I just got another bight on the G35 forum but the guy is in Hawaii. Ebay will be soon.
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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oil

hello all can anyone tell me if rotory motors need a thicker oil when we get higher in miles. I know its really good for piston motors.
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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i think it's the same regardless. seeing that the old girl needs to stay lubed
to help keep the engine cool, thats why we burn oil.

did i say what i thought i said...
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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well right now I am running 5w30 but I know that like piston motors when they get to about 60k miles they go to something like 10w30
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 01:01 AM
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don't move up in grade, 5w20 or 5w30 should be fine.
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 01:49 AM
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So Stephs car is now has intake, headers, and exhaust.

And I have a cut on each hand and an elbow gouge. But I think the acetone bath and duct tape wrap will prevent a hospital trip.



But that little car has a growl now!!! At least it is a little more manly for me to drive
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
Originally Posted by jordanjerome
well right now I am running 5w30 but I know that like piston motors when they get to about 60k miles they go to something like 10w30
no need to go up in weight.

Keep in mind we have oil injection. the oil injection is designed for a specific weight. if you thicken it up the oil injection will not be injecting the correct amount of oil anymore.

no honestly, the difference between 5-30 and 10-30 is likley not enough to make a problem, but still... I see no need.

Hope that helps.







Jake, Steph, Thats awsome! Its always fun to get new toys.

as for the girly car thing. I have the guys at work here that remind me just how girly the miata is everyday. well one of my co workers came to the practice on Sunday and Keith and I took him for a ride..... I dont think he thinks my miata is girly anymore.

Cesar made a good comment when he was at the track with us on Sunday. The Miata all decaled up on the track is kick ***, but its still a chick car in street trim. (I think he said "Gay" car)
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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this one is for you casey
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/25/m...-to-prove-you/

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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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So a Toyota engine takes VERY well to a couple mods.
That little thing picked up a lot more throttle response. According to the butt dyno, it added a little bit of power, but it kicks in the juice SO much quicker than before
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Loren -
Is that picture from last year's parade in West Hollywood?
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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HAS to be from the parade!!!
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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did a quick wash yesterday and holy crap. rock chips galore. the worst was all the way past the rotary indentation on the hood. no car bra going to repel that.
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Detrich
did a quick wash yesterday and holy crap. rock chips galore. the worst was all the way past the rotary indentation on the hood. no car bra going to repel that.
The only thing a car bra on the 8 repels is comments like "Nice Car" or "Hey your car looks great." (IMHO)
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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so when's the next meet????
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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Id Jedi gonna be at the next meet?
I still have a cabin air filter he is supposed to be installing for me
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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I volunteered to install a cabin air filter?! When did this happen???
Was I drunk at the keyboard again?
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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I dont think you were drunk.
But you made it sound so easy to do, I thought I would just wait till I saw you again . . and have you show me how it is done



Yes, I am really that lazy when it comes to working on my car.
Yet we did headers, full exhaust and an intake on Stephs car yestarday.
Her car just became ricey, not visually ricey, but sound wise . . . . OMG that car sounds angry!!!
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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Well, it was bound to happen eventually

I'm selling my RX-8.

This really isn't the car for me, as much as I love driving the car it's not practical. Hell, it's not even very comfortable. My chiropracter has been trying to figure out why my back / neck are always messed up and when he saw me driving my 8, he pretty much yelled at me because of how I have to sit in it. My seat is reclined far too much and then I'm sort of hunched forward a bit so as to not hit my head on the roof.

I guess I'm just tired of trying to convince myself that this really is the car for me.
I hardly drive it anymore, I actually prefer driving my Explorer just because the 'comfort' factor is so much greater! (god, I never thought I'd say that)

I loved the car for what it was, I was always adding mods to it to try and respark my interest in it but I've realized it's all in vain.

I spent most of the weekend car shopping and last night and I ordered my new car. I've decided a little German Engineering is in order. Jedi's new car



















haha, suckers!
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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keith, did you ever sell your car?

i thought i saw you on the 57N a couple of weeks ago. but i'm not sure that was you as you were several cars behind me and couldn't get a good look at the black 8 w/the MS kit.
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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^^^Jedi is a Liar!!!^^^
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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x-rider is a liar?
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
Well, it was bound to happen eventually

I'm selling my RX-8.

This really isn't the car for me, as much as I love driving the car it's not practical. Hell, it's not even very comfortable. My chiropracter has been trying to figure out why my back / neck are always messed up and when he saw me driving my 8, he pretty much yelled at me because of how I have to sit in it. My seat is reclined far too much and then I'm sort of hunched forward a bit so as to not hit my head on the roof.

I guess I'm just tired of trying to convince myself that this really is the car for me.
I hardly drive it anymore, I actually prefer driving my Explorer just because the 'comfort' factor is so much greater! (god, I never thought I'd say that)

I loved the car for what it was, I was always adding mods to it to try and respark my interest in it but I've realized it's all in vain.

I spent most of the weekend car shopping and last night and I ordered my new car. I've decided a little German Engineering is in order. Jedi's new car



















haha, suckers!
i hate you

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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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i saw that white text...i read your post when you wanted to flame that guy, lol. i would think that rocket would shoot throught the cabin before the car begins to move.
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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Actually Jedi . . .Tell you chiro that you are aiming for a seriously bent spine by the age of 60. Leaning over that far in your old age will actually help with the aerodynamics, making it easier to move forward with your weakened muscles
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