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Old 02-01-2013, 09:01 AM
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I'm running to dallas this weekend. Anyone need me to pick up anything while I am up there?
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Stop at the Czech Stop in West and get me some kolaches
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You got it......
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Stop at the Czech Stop in West and get me some kolaches
Oh man, that is a ritual for my Dad and I when we head to Gilmer to go offroading. I miss West Fest. And the West Pool actually, I used to take my kiddos when they were little.
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Originally Posted by hoss -05
I'm running to dallas this weekend. Anyone need me to pick up anything while I am up there?
Yes, pick me up a motor for my car.
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I would as long as it was not assembled. I am picking up my engine from BDC.
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Originally Posted by hoss -05
I would as long as it was not assembled. I am picking up my engine from BDC.
I was just joking around man. On a side note, maybe I should contact BDC to see if he has a motor laying around so I can buy one.
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What's the consensus on his work? Less than favorable?
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I was just joking around man. On a side note, maybe I should contact BDC to see if he has a motor laying around so I can buy one.
Call Curt at revvin sevens. He almost allways has one. He will provide compression #s as well.

What's the consensus on his work? Less than favorable?
I would not pay him to build a engine ever again. That being said I think his port work is good.
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The engine from revvin sevens may have battery acid all over it though. It's happened before and he won't tell you about it. Just saiyan
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And he really dose not like to haggle on prices.
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Best shop for brakes....

Hi guys

Haven't been hear for a while ... that's because my son commandeered the 8 and I don't get to drive it any more....

I know all of you do your own brakes ... but I am looking for a shop to do mine... One that won't leave them squealing like a Mack truck preferably ... like they did where I got them done before....

Any recommendations?

Thanks ....
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My friend owns a shop called Pit Stop tire on Huebner Rd. and Babcock and his mechanic (jessie) is pretty good. Or we could do it on the cheap. I am guessing you will want to replace the rotors, pads, and flush the fluid? For OEM replacement stuff check out RockAuto Parts Catalog or if he wants slotted rotors and decent pads check out ROTORPROS - Performance Brakes - Brake Pads, Brake Rotors and Brake Kits.
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Also I was wondering if it was someone here who just got an engine installed at Eurasian Auto? If so how was the experience? Just planning ahead for the inevitable ...
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Originally Posted by gunfyter
Also I was wondering if it was someone here who just got an engine installed at Eurasian Auto? If so how was the experience? Just planning ahead for the inevitable ...
We could handle the engine replacement as well. We have done quite a few so far. When it comes time just get with Houstonrx8er or drop any of us a line.
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
My friend owns a shop called Pit Stop tire on Huebner Rd. and Babcock and his mechanic (jessie) is pretty good. Or we could do it on the cheap. I am guessing you will want to replace the rotors, pads, and flush the fluid? For OEM replacement stuff check out RockAuto Parts Catalog or if he wants slotted rotors and decent pads check out ROTORPROS - Performance Brakes - Brake Pads, Brake Rotors and Brake Kits.

I am not sure yet. Its in the shop for other work and they mentioned I need brakes. I didn't notice any problem and I wonder if they said so just because of the squeal.

Anyway ... I am not going to let them do the brakes because they are the ones who couldn't get rid of the squeal the last time....

I will look at them myself when I get thing back hopefully today or tomorrow....
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So any others I can call?
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^---- Whats wrong with your current one? Sorry I have not kept up with your build much. If its just low compression and not major dammage it may be able to be rebuilt and that can be done localy.
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Originally Posted by J.Cab
So any others I can call?
Most folks down have engines lying around they mainly live off of the core coming in and going back out.

9K lucked out with pineapple having a random one laying around.
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Originally Posted by hoss -05
^---- Whats wrong with your current one? Sorry I have not kept up with your build much. If its just low compression and not major dammage it may be able to be rebuilt and that can be done localy.
To be honest with you right now I just know its low compression. I have not even had the motor taken out to have it looked at. With no local shops having rotary experience, the car has literally sat for a long while.
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Well we could always do it for you but I know you wanted to do it on the cheap and that is not really realistic without tearing the engine down and seeing what is up.
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A few of us have acquired our own extra core for just this reason. I think its a good idea when you take things to a certain level to have a extra engine or at least a core on hand.
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Originally Posted by hoss -05
A few of us have acquired our own extra core for just this reason. I think its a good idea when you take things to a certain level to have a extra engine or at least a core on hand.
He already has a boosted S2000, he is just looking to get rid of the 8.
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To be honest with you right now I just know its low compression. I have not even had the motor taken out to have it looked at. With no local shops having rotary experience, the car has literally sat for a long while.
We can pull and crack open the engine, then spec it out and see whats what. At least it will give you some direction to go.
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We can do a quick and dirty compression test on it and find out if its low.


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