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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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yea, we're gonna go hangout and ****!

time to get those ******* Coconuts!
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by dozer
yeah dude i didnt mean to "flame" you, actually a lot of us have asked the same question before, soon realized its WAY easier said then done, well at least on the rx8 it is, to many damn sensors and whatnot BS, but its because of that our cars are so great and handle amazing.
ya.. alright.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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Any of you guys have any knowledge of clutchless transmissions? I did the search but didnt really find much except people talking about it in 04.... Just wondering if anyone knows a company or anything that makes them.

I know it will be a crap ton of money, but I see it as a way to have my baby be manual while still saving my knee from the shifting madness that is Souther California Traffic.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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^^^ taj tried doing that, i think??? you also need to change your gages + ecu....if you really wannna go manny, just trade it in...i REALLY dont know how much time+money its gonna be....
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dozer
^^^ taj tried doing that, i think??? you also need to change your gages + ecu....if you really wannna go manny, just trade it in...i REALLY dont know how much time+money its gonna be....
I have thought about trading in for a new year and manny but I havent had the car long enough to make that a reasonable decision and I have already put quite a bit of money into this one.

As for the manny... My giant american feet don't fit that well on the lil JAPan clutch pedal as well as my knee.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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what ever feels comfy dude...just dont give up on your 8 that quick.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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Spartan, its not worth it, I'll tell you in detail when we meet man, its really hard - -
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Spartan, its not worth it, I'll tell you in detail when we meet man, its really hard - -
Don't worry Dozer im not giving up at all... I love my car to death. But I just get that Manual Itch you know? I'm sure Atilla knows what im talking about.


Taj, I would really appreciate getting to chat with you about it. I really have no idea about it just thought it might be an alternative to having to deal with a Clutch Pedal.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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I already bought **** and have night class John =_='

Spartan, it is possible, I talked to alot of people who is capable of doing it

however, the cost will be about 5000$ for parts alone and about 1500$ for labor and custom fabrication, + miscellaneous = 7000$ give or take man
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by tajabaho1
I already bought **** and have night class John =_='

Spartan, it is possible, I talked to alot of people who is capable of doing it

however, the cost will be about 5000$ for parts alone and about 1500$ for labor and custom fabrication, + miscellaneous = 7000$ give or take man
hmmm That's not as bad as I thought it would be..... I was thinking it was going to be like 10-15k

I am not 100% sure on it yet but I think it would be **** to have... I could have my manual fix and still have a knee when I'm 30.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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no, its not going to be 10-15k, with that much amount of money, you can go buy a Jet Engine - -
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by FattySpartanRx8
Don't worry Dozer im not giving up at all... I love my car to death. But I just get that Manual Itch you know? I'm sure Atilla knows what im talking about.

yeah - i'd be lying if i said i didn't feel the itch every so often - but i spend about a good 2 hours almost EVERY FREAKIN' DAY stuck in california traffic...at that point, i feel much better knowing i have a 'D' gear
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by tajabaho1
yea, we're gonna go hangout and ****!

time to get those ******* Coconuts!
Hey there.. I don't want to **** with you!
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Atilla
yeah - i'd be lying if i said i didn't feel the itch every so often - but i spend about a good 2 hours almost EVERY FREAKIN' DAY stuck in california traffic...at that point, i feel much better knowing i have a 'D' gear
Haha yah very true bro. But like most of our manual counterparts have said its not THAT bad. And if it weren't for the knee I would have gotten one

But it is nice to not have to worry about it :D
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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^yeah...maybe

honestly, my first gripe about the A/T when i first got it was it's power - but now seeing my dyno's versus some of the M/T's - i don't feel soo bad.

my ONLY GRIPE IS THIS...

I DON'T HAVE TRACTION CONTROL!11111!!!11
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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BTW - i just got me some ALERTOS i'm in flavor country baby WOOT WOOT!!!1
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Spartan, the thing is that you have a 4-Port engine. Even with a tranny swap, you won't be able to make much power. If possible, I believe that it's cheaper just to buy a 6-Port engine+tranny (be it MT or AT) and do the swap. That would be the cheapest route imo.

Of course, there's always the FI route though I've seen 230-240whp top with a 4-Port.

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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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BTW - i just got me some ALERTOS i'm in flavor country baby WOOT WOOT!!!1
Oh gawd... that sounds awfully good right now..
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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^seriously bro - carne asada burrito + lime + tortilla chips = FAT *** i'm lovin' it haha
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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Hey, do you guys know where's there's one of those 24hr car washes aside from the one on lakeforest and the one in Costa Mesa? Gonna be a late night cleaning my car on Friday :D
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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Use the hose? It's available 24/7

If not.. there is a self washing station nearby.. I just don't know when it's open till.

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Use the hose? It's available 24/7

If not.. there is a self washing station nearby.. I just don't know when it's open till.
I would but don't have one :O :P

edit: And self washing as in those things at the gas station? Fuckkkkkkk that!
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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I would but don't have one :O :P

edit: And self washing as in those things at the gas station? Fuckkkkkkk that!
I think he means the stalls... you roll in and it has pressure washers and soap and ****. They actually arent that bad.


John having the 4 port was also something I was considering. To be honest when I looked into getting my 8 I didnt realize there was a newer 6 port AT... that was my bad for not doing enough footwork before I got it.

I'm not sad with my car AT ALL... I love. And its not so much the power gain I'm looking for but the fun of having a manual.


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