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I got a question of topic. I have been reading about the recall. I got a letter last month extending my warrenty, but nothing in regards to the actuall emisions check. I asked the dealer here in Madison and he said until I get that letter they can't look at my car. They said I need to bring the actual letter in with me. Is he BS me or what
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
I got a question of topic. I have been reading about the recall. I got a letter last month extending my warrenty, but nothing in regards to the actuall emisions check. I asked the dealer here in Madison and he said until I get that letter they can't look at my car. They said I need to bring the actual letter in with me. Is he BS me or what
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Sounds correct to me. I believe I heard that there is a number on the the letter or th letter itself that the turn into MNAO to get the money back from them for doing the work.
I would get the pads from Mazda as Im sure the stock pads mazda uses are better than the crap they sell at autozone. And if you order some Motul or some ATE superblue and get to the track early enough saturday we should be able to swap it out that day and brake pads are simple.
Either way you should come out for the experience even if you dont drive. I don't think Al is driving, correct me if im wrong, Al. And I know RedSheDevil is not driving herself but will be riding with whoever she can get to pick her up
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It should be a pretty good time regardless and you will probably learn a lot even if you dont drive.
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Originally Posted by mac11
It should be a pretty good time regardless and you will probably learn a lot even if you dont drive.
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Originally Posted by mac11
Sounds correct to me. I believe I heard that there is a number on the the letter or th letter itself that the turn into MNAO to get the money back from them for doing the work.
I would get the pads from Mazda as Im sure the stock pads mazda uses are better than the crap they sell at autozone. And if you order some Motul or some ATE superblue and get to the track early enough saturday we should be able to swap it out that day and brake pads are simple.
Either way you should come out for the experience even if you dont drive. I don't think Al is driving, correct me if im wrong, Al. And I know RedSheDevil is not driving herself but will be riding with whoever she can get to pick her up
Me and RedDevil just got our first seat time this summer so we are far from pros, and i dont even own an 8.
It should be a pretty good time regardless and you will probably learn a lot even if you dont drive.
I would get the pads from Mazda as Im sure the stock pads mazda uses are better than the crap they sell at autozone. And if you order some Motul or some ATE superblue and get to the track early enough saturday we should be able to swap it out that day and brake pads are simple.
Either way you should come out for the experience even if you dont drive. I don't think Al is driving, correct me if im wrong, Al. And I know RedSheDevil is not driving herself but will be riding with whoever she can get to pick her up
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It should be a pretty good time regardless and you will probably learn a lot even if you dont drive.
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
Thanx for the info, I printed a letter I found on a recall thread. Mybe I can fool the dealer
I was reading that we need #'s on the cars, do they write those on there or do i need to do it. What do I use?
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If you didn't get your recall letter yet I wouldn't worry about it. The dealer will probably know when the letters go out in their area and when to start expecting people to come in. You don't want to **** dealers off or they will screw you over every chance they get. Trust me.
I know Blue and Red have some vinyl stick on letters? I am probably just going to use she polish or I think there is stuff that is specifically for writting on cars that wont hurt the paint?
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I got my recall done w/o the letter. Back in early Sept., I was at the dealer for other things and asked about the recall. They said they wouldn't be ready untill the 15th. I got it done this week. Tested, EMU flash, and leading spark plugs replaced.
I will be at RA as a spectator. Or driving coach.
The reason for having a open face helmet in a airbag car is, if the airbag goes off the full face type can get cought on the expanding bag and break your neck.
Contact Paper works great for temporary numbers. Available at your hardware store. If you use shoe polish, wax the car first. If makes it much easier to get the stuff off.
Anyone got the tool for the rear calipers?
I will be at RA as a spectator. Or driving coach.
The reason for having a open face helmet in a airbag car is, if the airbag goes off the full face type can get cought on the expanding bag and break your neck.
Contact Paper works great for temporary numbers. Available at your hardware store. If you use shoe polish, wax the car first. If makes it much easier to get the stuff off.
Anyone got the tool for the rear calipers?
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
Contact Paper works great for temporary numbers. Available at your hardware store. If you use shoe polish, wax the car first. If makes it much easier to get the stuff off.
Thanks.
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Anyone got the tool for the rear calipers?
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Originally Posted by mac11
If you didn't get your recall letter yet I wouldn't worry about it. The dealer will probably know when the letters go out in their area and when to start expecting people to come in. You don't want to **** dealers off or they will screw you over every chance they get. Trust me.
I know Blue and Red have some vinyl stick on letters? I am probably just going to use she polish or I think there is stuff that is specifically for writting on cars that wont hurt the paint?
I know Blue and Red have some vinyl stick on letters? I am probably just going to use she polish or I think there is stuff that is specifically for writting on cars that wont hurt the paint?
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Thanks.
I assume you mean the one to push the piston back into the caliper? I know RedDevil has one and he said he saw that Blue had one, too.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I have the cute lil' cube
I assume you mean the one to push the piston back into the caliper? I know RedDevil has one and he said he saw that Blue had one, too.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I have the cute lil' cube
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
Thanks.
I assume you mean the one to push the piston back into the caliper? I know RedDevil has one and he said he saw that Blue had one, too.
I assume you mean the one to push the piston back into the caliper? I know RedDevil has one and he said he saw that Blue had one, too.
I just told BunnyGirl, in one of her bouts of stupidity, that I was going to sick you on her. She hasnt posted since.
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Originally Posted by mac11
Yeah, I have the cute lil' cube
I just told BunnyGirl, in one of her bouts of stupidity, that I was going to sick you on her. She hasnt posted since.[/QUOTE]
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
I got my recall done w/o the letter. Back in early Sept., I was at the dealer for other things and asked about the recall. They said they wouldn't be ready untill the 15th. I got it done this week. Tested, EMU flash, and leading spark plugs replaced.
I will be at RA as a spectator. Or driving coach.
The reason for having a open face helmet in a airbag car is, if the airbag goes off the full face type can get cought on the expanding bag and break your neck.
Contact Paper works great for temporary numbers. Available at your hardware store. If you use shoe polish, wax the car first. If makes it much easier to get the stuff off.
Anyone got the tool for the rear calipers?
I will be at RA as a spectator. Or driving coach.
The reason for having a open face helmet in a airbag car is, if the airbag goes off the full face type can get cought on the expanding bag and break your neck.
Contact Paper works great for temporary numbers. Available at your hardware store. If you use shoe polish, wax the car first. If makes it much easier to get the stuff off.
Anyone got the tool for the rear calipers?
Thanx for the info. My car runs great so i dont suspect it has any issues. I will just wait for the 15K service then.
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
Thanx for the info. My car runs great so i dont suspect it has any issues. I will just wait for the 15K service then.
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
good call. Oh, if you still need a helmet I have one that you can use.....
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
Thanks.
I assume you mean the one to push the piston back into the caliper? I know RedDevil has one and he said he saw that Blue had one, too.
I assume you mean the one to push the piston back into the caliper? I know RedDevil has one and he said he saw that Blue had one, too.
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
Aren't the rears different than the fronts? On the fronts, I used a C clamp. I thought the rears had to be turned back in rather than pressed.
Yea that is right. The tool Blue is talking about is a little cube thing with studs on each face. You find the set of studs that matches your piston studs and attach it to a ratchet and turn it back in.
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
Thanx for the offer, I’ll find out Monday if I need a helmet or not. I will probably register on Monday night. Since most of you are familiar with the WI weather do you think I need winter tires? We just got the new 07 4dr wrangler so on days it snows I can use that but what about the day after, how does the 8 handle, my wife won't let me have her car for more than a day
So I was thinking snow tires may be a necessity
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
Aren't the rears different than the fronts? On the fronts, I used a C clamp. I thought the rears had to be turned back in rather than pressed.
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
I will be at RA as a spectator. Or driving coach.
And driving coaches are always appreciated.
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Does anyone know if you damage something is the warrenty void because you took it on a track? Would my insurance co. cover any damages? Just want to know all the details before I sign up (OK the wife wants to know
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
Does anyone know if you damage something is the warrenty void because you took it on a track? Would my insurance co. cover any damages? Just want to know all the details before I sign up (OK the wife wants to know
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With insurance you are pretty much on your own, there are companies that offer insurance for this type of thing, not super cheap, but not horrible either. Might not be a bad idea to look into.
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
well, technically you arent racing the car, its not timed. But personally I wouldnt take the car to a dealership with the numbers still on the side (did that already), it creates an uncomfortable conversation.
With insurance you are pretty much on your own, there are companies that offer insurance for this type of thing, not super cheap, but not horrible either. Might not be a bad idea to look into.
With insurance you are pretty much on your own, there are companies that offer insurance for this type of thing, not super cheap, but not horrible either. Might not be a bad idea to look into.