tony_673

I'm game too, but I agree that it would have to be a little later than 6. I've got an all day respiratory care seminar to attend until 5 and sometimes they run over.

I'd like to meet up with you guys again though. Decide on a date for the group photo too and let me know. A weekend in late April early May would be best.

DeViLbOi

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I say that we keep it at 6 and those that can't make it until 7 show up at 7. We end up meeting for a couple of hours anyway.

RK

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Right. I promise everyone I will drink until at least 9.



The 6 o'clock thing is because it will be getting dark a little later. Pretty sure it'll be dark around 7 that time of year. That's also why a big meet with intent for pics would need to be during the day.

Links and info now on the social site:

https://www.rx8club.com/groups/rx-8-club-northeast-ohio-5/

tony_673

I see how it is. You just don't want Doc and I to hang out with you. That's alright. I know you guys have a hard time dealing with our considerable on track fastness and overall awesomeness at life.

docgatorx8er

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Yeah, what he said!

nbasuperstarkb08

Hey guys! Im new to the 8 owner ship scene (3 mths).My 04-red-mtrans just scattered the clutch disc.Dad and I dropped trans thurs.If you pleese any good local parts houses to get better than oem parts??(act-exedy-etc) I am located in Ashland-we own a camp ground just off St Rt 250-6 miles east of I71. Any "noticeable" gains in the lighter flywheel?
Jon-where did find the starter specs? Dad just went through my b2200-our kubota and his oo F150 starters--the F150 starter is "very"simular to the RX8 unit he also had bad solenoid which was N/A from even Ford(starter assy 187.00).He got one from Shrear Tractor electrical repair shop in Wooster for $34.

Danc

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Online is typically the way to go out in Ohio for parts. If you feel like making a trip to Columbus, you could always stop at the rx7/rx8 store. If you want to check online, can't go wrong with the vendors on this forum.

Welcome to the forum AND our little group!

Jon316G

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Mazda uses Exedy.
We usually get our parts from a forum member (Charles R. Hill).

Yes.
I'm installing a clutch kit and lighter flywheel soon, so I'll definitely be able to tell you.

Shop manual.
Its a nice PDF formatted manual that is 115MB (uncompressed) to download.
The link I had to the site is broken, so I'll have to find another.
But here is a web-based version you can use:
http://www.myrotarycar.com/portal/fo...3le/index.html

docgatorx8er

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I have the shop manual pdf. If you want it, pm me your email address and I'll send it to you.

Danc and other Newbies. I keep a list of the phone numbers and emails of regular people on here. If you'd like to be added, pm me your real name, email address and numbers, etc.

DeViLbOi

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Ryan - Glad I could actually get my hands dirty for once and show you guys I really can work on some parts of the car. :P I was thinking about our little discussion on our way over to Firestone a little. When you get your midpipe I think we should put together a video of our cars next to each other and do a direct side-by-side comparison. I also think that if we do it I will talk to one of my buddies and see if I can borrow a real mic to hopefully clear up some of the unrealistic sound clips that people have posted with cheap cameras and such.

Jon316G

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Can your email accept attachments that are 14MB?
And can his?
That is the largest PDF file size (if the files are transferred separately).

I was already thinking about that
I would like an idle/rev, drive-by, and an in-cab video.
What would be even better is if John got the mid-pipe and we can do a comparison between the MazSport and RB midpipe, since we both have the AP cat-back.

On another note... I put Ryan's starter switch on mine since his switch passed the continuity test.
It started up pretty good!
But I don't want to jump to conclusions.
Final test would be when I drive somewhere, stop for a few minutes (like to get gas), then try to start again.
That always seems to be the worst for me.

When I was showing Ryan how the starter worked I noticed that 2 out of 4 brushes looked really worn.
So I'll take his motor apart and check the brush lengths.

DeViLbOi

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We could always put Ryan's midpipe on my car...film it against yours and then move it over to Ryan's after it cools off. Although...odds are pretty good that I am just going to order the RB midpipe when it comes out.

nbasuperstarkb08

Thanks for the info Jon. and i would like to know where you guys are buying the trany fluid and what kind it is because i would like to change that and the tail shaft seal. I also want to change the slave cylinder ive checked with autozone but all they offer is clutch only and nothing else. and if you guys wanna get a hold of me send me a email at streeter4life06@aol.com o and btw the name is Kevin.

Jon316G

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I get all my fluids from SummitRacing (helps that they are just off 76 here in Akron).
See my signature for the type of oils

Why?

Nice to meet you Kevin, I'm Jonathan (but you can call me Jon if you like).
Jonathan is easier since there is another John on here.


Also, our next meet is April 24th from 6-9 at the Boneyard in Broadview Heights.
101 E. Royalton Rd.
Broadview Hts, OH 44147
Come by and meet the gang.

DeViLbOi

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Welcome to our little neck of the woods Kevin. Sucks that you are so far away though. Being smack dab between Cleveland and Columbus has to suck.

nbasuperstarkb08

Thanks for the invite jon and the info. we wanna change my slave cylinder because its already off and we dont wanna take a chance of it going out on us since my car has 56000 miles on it. From the looks of it jon your 8 is a little more then stock haha mine's pure stock right now but i am deff looking for mods ha

nbasuperstarkb08

ha yea it does suck that im in the middle of cleveland and columbus haha

Jon316G

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Stick with us long enough and you'll go broke.

Jon316G

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Ryan- How did you want to handle the video?
Want me to upload the whole thing to you so you can edit it or do you want me to just do the editing for you and then you can write-out a thread explaining everything and then just link to my vid?

nbasuperstarkb08

haha that could be a good or bad thing lol but im no stranger to driving either ive raced go carts since i was 4 and yes they are the ones that sit low to the ground but ours werent shifter carts and ran on gas not alcohol so i know a thing or two about driving. also i have 4 cars. 2 trucks 2 cars. I have my 8, my custom s10 that has lambo doors and a body kit, my custom b2200 and a beater escort wagon ha

RK

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Nice to see some new blood, Kevin. If Summit is too far for you OnlineMazdaParts.com has the tranny/diff fluid Jon, Doc, and I all use and seems to be fairing wll on 2 of the three cars and Doc will know soon enough once his comes out of the garage.

If you want a workshop manual you can either download it from here:

http://pdftown.com/Mazda-RX8-2003-Service-Manual.html

or you can get all the manuals online here:

http://foxed.ca/foxed/index.php?page=rx7manual#rx8

You can just edit it and post it then I'll put a thread out there. If you can put a tag on it at the three different parts (old starter+ 2 yr old Duralast Gold battery, old starter+red top warmed up, new starter + red top) that'll keep it from seeming completely out of place if someone sees it w/o the thread.

Got the wires all taped/zip tied up and the dash/. Started it once more just because I can. Still impressed by how quickly it spools up. Here's a couple shots of the interior tho the light coming from the windshield and the crappy phone camera make it a little tough to see:

RK

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That'll be nice. Drive by's are a must if we do that.

As for swapping midpipes once I get mine... Safe to say once that sucker is installed I'm not taking it off and it's gonna get installed pretty fast once RB gets their **** together and let me order it.

DeViLbOi

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Like I said...odds are that I will order mine at the same time you do so it won't be a problem. Even if I don't like it I am sure I can sell it on here for a decent price.

Jon316G

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Ryan- Here is the video I threw together:
http://www.vimeo.com/3653485
Let me know if this works for you or if you would like something changed.

RK

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That's awesome. Especially your commentary right after the final start.