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#4452
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Don't forget the amount of time you spent upgrading/changing everything that might, in the long run, prolong the life of the engine.
#4454
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That said, there are a few things I'd like to do for exterior appearances on my S4... mostly I'd like to replace my current spoiler with an M3 style lip spoiler, get some new wheels and take care of my bumper (cracked). I'll also work on lowering it a bit, but that's just a side effect of wanting/needing to replace the suspension set up and taking care of stuff like control arms at the same time.
#4455
what was I thinking
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I have most always just focused on maintenance and kept the car pretty clean, but not detailed. never really felt the need to "upgrade"...to many other hobbies (bench rest rifle, fish tank, wood shop. property in Louisiana that needs lots of maintenance..etc) and I have most always been satisfied with how it drove. needing a new engine has brought me to point out several other deficiencies like sluggish engine, body roll, clogged cat, rust brakes. I absolutely do not want another car payment and I still love my rx8 (and the rotary engine)...like I said in another post i just wants a tennis bracelet, some earrings and maybe some flowers. ![Wiggle](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wiggle.gif)
with exhaust, downpipe, aem intake, slotted brakes, cobb ap and turbo on the way (researching suspension today) and a Thursday call with Rob at pineapple I look forward to discussing the oil, water/cooling system mods that will bring out the performance and reliability of my baby
time to goto work so I can take a free day off later when I have parts to install
![Wiggle](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wiggle.gif)
with exhaust, downpipe, aem intake, slotted brakes, cobb ap and turbo on the way (researching suspension today) and a Thursday call with Rob at pineapple I look forward to discussing the oil, water/cooling system mods that will bring out the performance and reliability of my baby
time to goto work so I can take a free day off later when I have parts to install
Last edited by houstonrx8er; 09-05-2011 at 07:19 AM.
#4456
what was I thinking
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Also if anyone is interested the guy I bought the turbo from has an authentic Mazda speed kit if anyone is interested (red). I offered him $350 (but he didn’t bite) because he is desperate and I really don’t want it but figured I would throw the option out there for anyone else. Let me know I will send you his contact info.
#4458
WENTGERMAN
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I've collected 5 dings since I moved to Texas (most likely becuase I still have Cali plates), my rear bumper was not fixed properly which makes it pop out. My front bumper sticks out on the sides slightly, I have scratches and chips all over my front bumper. My pass side rear tail light sticks out a little due to shotty work at the body shop I took my rear quarter panel to. The list goes on and on....
I've gotten to the point where I said "eff it" and gave up.
I've gotten to the point where I said "eff it" and gave up.
#4459
what was I thinking
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I've collected 5 dings since I moved to Texas (most likely becuase I still have Cali plates), my rear bumper was not fixed properly which makes it pop out. My front bumper sticks out on the sides slightly, I have scratches and chips all over my front bumper. My pass side rear tail light sticks out a little due to shotty work at the body shop I took my rear quarter panel to. The list goes on and on....
I've gotten to the point where I said "eff it" and gave up.
I've gotten to the point where I said "eff it" and gave up.
Well I did get insurance to do PDR on the whole car cause someone tried to break in through the sun roof when the car was covered in dew, they slipped and busted their ***...damn I should have taken pictures in the dew you could see the boot prints waking up the hood, finger marks in the sunroof seal and then a face print with hands grasping the side windows when he fell so he wouldn’t fall off. that would have made a great youtube vid...how not to steal a car
9k sorry to hear about your nos, I am not a personal fan but 25hp is hard to part with
#4462
No looks like I will be down in San An. The job at Hood went through some contractual changes and no longer had room for me.
Its crazy, If this new thing works out it will mean I will have been on the same contract for nearly five years... that is Super long in the contractor world.
Ill meet up with you one weekend up in Austin Shady. Any reason I get to go up there I take. I will for sure be up there in Oct for a concert if I am home by then.
Its crazy, If this new thing works out it will mean I will have been on the same contract for nearly five years... that is Super long in the contractor world.
Ill meet up with you one weekend up in Austin Shady. Any reason I get to go up there I take. I will for sure be up there in Oct for a concert if I am home by then.
#4466
WENTGERMAN
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No looks like I will be down in San An. The job at Hood went through some contractual changes and no longer had room for me.
Its crazy, If this new thing works out it will mean I will have been on the same contract for nearly five years... that is Super long in the contractor world.
Ill meet up with you one weekend up in Austin Shady. Any reason I get to go up there I take. I will for sure be up there in Oct for a concert if I am home by then.
Its crazy, If this new thing works out it will mean I will have been on the same contract for nearly five years... that is Super long in the contractor world.
Ill meet up with you one weekend up in Austin Shady. Any reason I get to go up there I take. I will for sure be up there in Oct for a concert if I am home by then.
Heck yes I finally changed my oil this weekend.
I had my windows open all night it was freezing when I woke up.
Last edited by shadycrew31; 09-06-2011 at 02:46 PM.
#4470
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Not the prettiest kit but a damn good deal if you want to put your filter in a more accessible location. You could always change the color of the hose easily.
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2554430211.html
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2554430211.html
#4471
what was I thinking
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Not the prettiest kit but a damn good deal if you want to put your filter in a more accessible location. You could always change the color of the hose easily.
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2554430211.html
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2554430211.html