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Yeah, any time your A/C system is opened up all the air must be evacuated before charging with refrigerant, otherwise the moisture in the air can cause problems (like freezing up your thermostatic expansion valve). KOI usually has good prices, I'd check with them first. For online, try The Parts Group (partsgroup.com) and Rock Auto.
Now, just to find the condenser lol
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Here's The Parts Group info: http://www.partsgroup.com/store.aspx...gSystem&Page=0. If nothing else it will give you a point of reference for cost.
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Here's The Parts Group info: http://www.partsgroup.com/store.aspx...gSystem&Page=0. If nothing else it will give you a point of reference for cost.
Because it wasn't the radiator, I'm going to try and fix the cosmetic stuff.
More or so because some of the cosmetics actually protect other parts like oil coolers and the radiator.
I'm hoping I can mock something up like this:
Just not as fancy obviously, but a friend of mine has aluminum sheets laying around and well, we both need one but do not want to pay for an undertray lol
RotaryFreak26 is helping me out with the bumper/lip, I am ordering the inner wheel well liner.
So looks like I will be okay in a few weeks
Thanks to everyone that has helped me!
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I just bought some stuff for the Miata today (they have one like mine they just got in), talked to Tom the owner, really nice guy and good to talk to. I'm not sure how many 8s they break compared to Miatas, but they always have some parts showing on the site.
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you know me, always buying stuff that's discontinued... I bought the tire for $65 locally and it's in as good as shape as my Hankooks, so I figured why not? I am having my buddy Steve look into getting three more. Lucky for me I got an oddball size, so there may be a few left, 255/40zr18. There is a guy on ebay selling these but only as a matched set for an M3. He won't break them up, oh well.
Here is Shifty's car which has the same tire, but on a 9.5 Work wheel. Good ride height for a body kit, I think.
Here is Shifty's car which has the same tire, but on a 9.5 Work wheel. Good ride height for a body kit, I think.
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You might be able to find that size. I can see if Jason's wife can find any through Tire Discounters if you'd like.
It's a great tire. Hopefully it's replacement is just as good. S1R i believe. 255/40 should put dead on what the stock rolling diameter is.
My R1R's are supposedly exactly 26" not that i really care. They're wider than the current 245's i have by a good bit. If i think of it, i'll measure before i move the 8 back to the barn this weekend.
It's a great tire. Hopefully it's replacement is just as good. S1R i believe. 255/40 should put dead on what the stock rolling diameter is.
My R1R's are supposedly exactly 26" not that i really care. They're wider than the current 245's i have by a good bit. If i think of it, i'll measure before i move the 8 back to the barn this weekend.
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Thanks, those tires look like they run a little wider and taller, which is good if you ever plan on putting on that bumper. I'll be glad to run my wheels with more height, the car is just too low for this Cincy environment.
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Uh, $427 per wheel at Vivid Racing. Not in this years or next three years budget.
Nice though, but momma would have my gonads in a vise if I did something like this. To her, a car is an appliance, although she does like driving the Miata.
You back now Kytten? Kings find the noise yet?
Nice though, but momma would have my gonads in a vise if I did something like this. To her, a car is an appliance, although she does like driving the Miata.
You back now Kytten? Kings find the noise yet?
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Uh, $427 per wheel at Vivid Racing. Not in this years or next three years budget.
Nice though, but momma would have my gonads in a vise if I did something like this. To her, a car is an appliance, although she does like driving the Miata.
You back now Kytten? Kings find the noise yet?
Nice though, but momma would have my gonads in a vise if I did something like this. To her, a car is an appliance, although she does like driving the Miata.
You back now Kytten? Kings find the noise yet?
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Not CR-Kai's but not bad. slightly narrower than what we have stock, but throw on your stock tires and some spacers and your good to go!
http://www.workwheelsusa.com/outlet-...hp?product=116
Keep your eyes on Work Outlet website, you may find a deal from time to time.
http://www.workwheelsusa.com/outlet-...hp?product=116
Keep your eyes on Work Outlet website, you may find a deal from time to time.
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Not CR-Kai's but not bad. slightly narrower than what we have stock, but throw on your stock tires and some spacers and your good to go!
http://www.workwheelsusa.com/outlet-...hp?product=116
Keep your eyes on Work Outlet website, you may find a deal from time to time.
http://www.workwheelsusa.com/outlet-...hp?product=116
Keep your eyes on Work Outlet website, you may find a deal from time to time.
I found out this week that the company is on the verge of Chap 11. So bloodletting probably will happen the end of the month. Do I feel secure? Not really. I might have to shlep carts at Costco to make a living, which is probably more rewarding overall. Painting the stockers are kind of iffy right now too.
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>BB8
I'll probably go to fuel this morning. And bring the paint with me. Give me a call or pm me if you can make it.
>RotaryFreak26
Fuel is a coffee shop on south east side of the cincinnati. and they have cars and coffee every saturday.
a lot of nice cars and good coffee.
On Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/FUELcoffeecincinnati
Fuel Coffee
2726 Riverside Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1820
I'll probably go to fuel this morning. And bring the paint with me. Give me a call or pm me if you can make it.
>RotaryFreak26
Fuel is a coffee shop on south east side of the cincinnati. and they have cars and coffee every saturday.
a lot of nice cars and good coffee.
On Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/FUELcoffeecincinnati
Fuel Coffee
2726 Riverside Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1820
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