If I had an ipad I would get one of these http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/iC...rousel_iCade_1
Supposedly this was an April fools joke but then again maybe not?

 

Some one on youtube, put there iPad in there dash. That is not a bad idea.

 

That's one huge GPS screen for a carputer...

 

I think that would be a great upgrade.

 

It'd be great if you could remove it. I think that would be a good option.
Although, some people have plenty of money and would gladly buy 2 just to have 1 in the car.

The picture I saw was a Toyota Tundra that they installed it on. It looked permanent.

 

Cesar: I just saw the video of that install a bit ago and it looked like a permanent install.
P.S. it was a Tacoma, not a Tundra.

 

New racing team...new RX-8 race car! (derived from video games, kind of). Too bad one of the drives is not a video games only.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/07/e...l-racing-team/

 

I think if it is permanent, your asking for car thieves. I know I would be worried if there was not a way to take that out.

 

Back to car talk
OK so the Protege5 needs new front rotors and new front pads. Anyone think I should be able to do this myself? I got a quote of $296 for economy parts and $361 for premium parts (+$25 off). I also have a 20% dealer discount for a break job but that may still be more yet. I can get decent parts at tirerack for $142+ shipping and tax and then do the work myself. Previously though I had a hard time taking the pads off so I had a shop do it but that should be the hardest part as the rotors are eaiser after that? I could probabley do all the work myself for the same price and come away with an air compressor and or jack.
Any suggestions?
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...ar=&perfCode=P
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...ar=&perfCode=P

Never mind...I wasnt able to find a air compressor system to handle the load of power driven tools for a decent price. Some point I will bite the bullet.

 

I felt that earthquake and heard it. 4.2 in Gudalupe Mexico

 

You don't need Ceramic Brake Pads on your P5.
Call Autozone. Get a price for pads and rotors.
Buy a large bottle of Brake Fluid
2ft of 1/8" heater hose
Buy a $10 brake pad spreader like this


If the rotors are stuck, you'll need an impact screwdriver. I bought mine at Harbor Freight for about $10. Looks like this -


I can help you do the brakes and bleed them if needed.
All that and you should have a good chunk of money left over to put towards your air compressor.

 

...and the shop quoted me for the wrong price for the rotors (different model) only the pads needed to be replaced and rotors resurfaced.

 

I did replace the front rotors on my 8, the experience was not that bad. The hardest part for me was getting on rotor off on the drivers side. (some times parts get stuck) Pretty easy I must say and it was less than a couple of hours to do it.

 

^agreed (with the 8)

 

Random pic of the day
Steph just bought her first rifle

Remington 7600 pump action .243

 

Not bad. I would buy one but I never have the time to go to the range.

 

the gun is almost as tall as she is.

 

That might have a small kick.

 

sounds like its time for us to go shooting!
Seriously, you wana go, hitme up. we have a couple places out here we go shooting. Keith and Erica like to come as well. we can make it an RX-8 club shooting day.

 

Super MIata got some new graphics.

 

blah, you posted the bad picture.....boo on you.

 

Car Pack 04. This pack contains ten cars:

2010 Volkswagen Golf R
2009 Holden HSV w427
2010 Ford Taurus SHO
2010 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
2010 Renault Megane RS 250
2010 Vauxhall Insignia VXR
2010 MINI Coupé Concept
2010 Bentley Continental Supersports
2010 Mazda MX-5 Superlight
2010 SEAT Leon CUPRA R.

Free car is the Mini Concept.

Do a quick google search on the Miata Superlight...never seen it before

 

NICE LOOKING CAR PACK...YOU HAVENT SEEN THAT CAR?
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/05/s...5-miata-conce/

 

That Miata Superlight looks cool.

Here's a picture for those who haven't seen it -



This is the Casey version -

 

I was thinkin it would be cool to get everyone to a range.
We have an outdoor range here (free BLM land), but RX-8's wont make it out the dirt road.

If we do go, I have a few nice toys to bring