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12-17-2010, 06:38 PM
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i was thinking either wednesday or thursday next week, and since its only the 5 of us (plus dates) I am thinking we should just go out to have dinner somewhere and then have drinks....
Sherlocks has been suggested since the food is good and the drinks are just as good but lets also hear some other suggestions.
Sherlocks has been suggested since the food is good and the drinks are just as good but lets also hear some other suggestions.
12-18-2010, 02:17 PM
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12-19-2010, 04:01 PM
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Help! I still need the front bumper reinforcement bar, the retaining bracket, the the left and right retainer plates, and the front spoiler(black piece on bottom.)/air Dam. Maybe some side skirts, and I'm thinking about going with a shine auto autobahn replica front.
12-20-2010, 11:44 AM
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12-21-2010, 05:20 PM
#2738
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Raul is Back!! (sorry for shitty cell phone pics)
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Don't worry center caps are in the car
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Don't worry center caps are in the car
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12-22-2010, 02:26 AM
#2739
Dropped the S off to get some logs... hoping to squeeze 2-3 psi more boost when it's all said and done. Any higher and the life of the turbos will be really affected. Unfortunately, he'll have to get those O2's working to properly log so I'm waiting to hear back on how many need replacing. They go for $150 each so this could get pricey. I might have to hold off on logging depending on that.
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12-22-2010, 10:16 AM
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They are selling the entire front bumper assembly as a whole. And will not part out. For the whole assembly, it'll be $1000. that's not cool. lol. I have a bumper. Just have to sand it down, fill in a couple of chipped spots, and then primer, then I'll have to find someone who can paint well. Headlight has been replaced, but I can't put it on, because the front end isn't aligning properly. Anyone know of any good frame and alignment shops close to new braunfels? Already replaced the tail light, but Someone told me that the dent on the bumper can be pulled out, but it has to be heated up, first? idk.
12-22-2010, 01:19 PM
#2741
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They are selling the entire front bumper assembly as a whole. And will not part out. For the whole assembly, it'll be $1000. that's not cool. lol. I have a bumper. Just have to sand it down, fill in a couple of chipped spots, and then primer, then I'll have to find someone who can paint well. Headlight has been replaced, but I can't put it on, because the front end isn't aligning properly. Anyone know of any good frame and alignment shops close to new braunfels? Already replaced the tail light, but Someone told me that the dent on the bumper can be pulled out, but it has to be heated up, first? idk.
1396 West San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX (830) 629-0142
Old school place but they were always fair and reasonably priced. I lived in NB for over 10 years and they worked on several alignments on various cars I owned after coilover installs, etc.
12-24-2010, 04:04 AM
#2742
Fortunately, the only bad O2 sensor is behind the cats which means it's not a problem. The other codes were because of how rich the tune had the car running. Took a couple revisions but got it back and it's definitely running better. The idle is smoother as is the boost. There were a couple spots where the boost was a bit "fluttery" before and that got worked out. It now spikes up to about 22 or 23 psi.
I didn't get a lot of time to drive around, but the difference seems pretty noticeable. The only thing that may be good or bad is when boost really kicks in. It feels like it might be a bit more sudden which is not the best for regular driving. Like I said, I need to drive around a bit more to get a better feel. It might have just been the way I was accelerating. I'm thinking it might be spooling a bit better now so it might just take some getting used to the reduced lag time.
I didn't get a lot of time to drive around, but the difference seems pretty noticeable. The only thing that may be good or bad is when boost really kicks in. It feels like it might be a bit more sudden which is not the best for regular driving. Like I said, I need to drive around a bit more to get a better feel. It might have just been the way I was accelerating. I'm thinking it might be spooling a bit better now so it might just take some getting used to the reduced lag time.
12-24-2010, 01:19 PM
#2745
Nah... not sure if I'll get a code again though. If I do, I'll probably replace it after christmas... spent a fair amount of money on the logs and those sensors aren't cheap lol. I'll hopefully be getting a good amount from christmas/birthday. I think the codes were mostly because of the running rich... might not have a problem since they tuned it now.
12-25-2010, 10:39 PM
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Nah... not sure if I'll get a code again though. If I do, I'll probably replace it after christmas... spent a fair amount of money on the logs and those sensors aren't cheap lol. I'll hopefully be getting a good amount from christmas/birthday. I think the codes were mostly because of the running rich... might not have a problem since they tuned it now.
Happy Holidays!! Damn I wish I could come by and learn but I am out of town. But I did get race ramps and a 2 gallon mitivac oil extractor from my dad
And I got some new tires for myself
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12-26-2010, 09:45 PM
#2749
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Happy Holidays man. I'm am bushed, swaps off road bumpers from on of my dads Jeep to his other. So pretty much I have been wrenching for three days straight. But I drove two hours back today and my car is running perfect and consuming 2 stroke like a champ.
12-27-2010, 06:29 PM
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I'm in SA for a week working at my dads auto shop and while I was here, I'm wondering if anyone in the lounge here has an original rx8 rim they have absolutely no use for. I can't drive my baby until I find one 