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No problem.
It could very well be that the wire came loose since it can't snap onto the plug.
Its only time before that slides out again.
If you want aftermarket wires, give Charles R Hill a PM and ask for a price quote.
He'll hook you up.
Take pics once you get them installed.
It could very well be that the wire came loose since it can't snap onto the plug.
Its only time before that slides out again.
If you want aftermarket wires, give Charles R Hill a PM and ask for a price quote.
He'll hook you up.
Take pics once you get them installed.
and i'll take pics, there black strakes and clear corners that are matched to be the same color as the brilliant black. they actually look better then i was expecting. hah just gotta figure out how to put them on. is there a DIY thread on those?
#6681
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haha yes i did say racing beat. but i dont want those if there 100 then, and i guess once the springs get here ill talk to brian, parhaps he'll help me with the install. i just hope its not too much of a drop cuz front/rear its a 1.4"/1.2" drop.
#6683
It's Not Easy Being Green
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Anyone interested in two tickets for the Koni race tomorrow for free? With some scotch tape it'll include a parade lap or two around midohio. Just have to meet John well ahead of 11 when the registration for the lap ends.
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hey jon, im putting that stiff on my car right now, and im lookin at that stupid thing on the front of my car and i remember you said i needed some type of tool to get those clips out. what was that tool? and you think it would hurt it to just use a flathead screwdriver to get em out?
#6685
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Its easier to start with a flat-head, working all the way around the clip.
Then once its pulled out a little, use pliers behind the head to squeeze the tab (best you can) and pull down.
You can also buy panel clip pliers that squeezes the clip from behind the head.
![](http://www.matcotools.com/ProductImages/m327.jpg)
What we discussed yesterday was using a standard panel tool to remove the clips:
![](http://www.matcotools.com/ProductImages/dt6200ma.jpg)
#6687
The devil made me do it
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If someone is interested in tomorrow please try and call me between 8 and 9 AM tomorrow. That way we can try and work something out for you to get in. Im staying one exit North on 71 from MidOhio.
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Busy. Sounded like the race was fair amount of fun. I enjoyed Saturday tho the race itself was kinda boring (very few incidents, #70 struggled, and no where near enough gratuitous female nudity
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Anyway is there anybody interested in my midpipe? Pretty sure I'm gonna sell it rather than put it on. Anybody who wants it for the RB price (saving $50 on shipping) @ $325 let me know.
![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Anyway is there anybody interested in my midpipe? Pretty sure I'm gonna sell it rather than put it on. Anybody who wants it for the RB price (saving $50 on shipping) @ $325 let me know.
#6691
"13B vs. Renesis" Discuss
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I wonder if the forum would be willing to pay a premium to get it faster.
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Yeah, I haven't been doing many projects on the 8 right now... Damn weather men misled me on Saturday and I didn't make it out there thinking we were going to get the 2 inches of rain and the huge storms that appear to miss to the south. I can't say too much, I was at the bar until about 1.30 friday night... so there was a choice involved in it also.
The other projects: Well, picked up that Bronco for the winter beater and I'm working on that. Some serious rust above the fenders, some broken door pins, loose interior panels... basically everything you would expect from a 14 year old car that was dirt cheap. So I've been over on the Bronco forum trying to figure stuff out. Been driving the 8 mostly though, its running really good, shifting smooth. Bought some seafoam for the Bronco so I ran a bit through the tank of the 8 also, just for *****.
I fell victim to my own poor workmanship on Monday with the motorcycle. I replaced the brake pads F+R in February and flushed all the brake lines after Doc showed me how to do it on the 8. . . well, I guess I just assumed that I had tightened everything back down in Feb. I took the motorcycle down to Columbus last Sunday to look at the Bronco. Made it there and back no problem... then, on Monday I was riding and my rear brake goes all the way to the "floor" (no pressure) I'm thinking, aww crap, I blew out the o-ring between the 2 piece caliper or some other fluid problem.
No, not a fluid problem. The two bolts that anchor the brake caliper to the frame and hold it over the rotor fell out... so the rotor wash pushed up and off the rotor. Needless to say, lucky for me the front and rear brakes are independent hydraulic systems.
Good story, want me to tell it again?
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Yeah, I haven't been doing many projects on the 8 right now... Damn weather men misled me on Saturday and I didn't make it out there thinking we were going to get the 2 inches of rain and the huge storms that appear to miss to the south. I can't say too much, I was at the bar until about 1.30 friday night... so there was a choice involved in it also.
The other projects: Well, picked up that Bronco for the winter beater and I'm working on that. Some serious rust above the fenders, some broken door pins, loose interior panels... basically everything you would expect from a 14 year old car that was dirt cheap. So I've been over on the Bronco forum trying to figure stuff out. Been driving the 8 mostly though, its running really good, shifting smooth. Bought some seafoam for the Bronco so I ran a bit through the tank of the 8 also, just for *****.
I fell victim to my own poor workmanship on Monday with the motorcycle. I replaced the brake pads F+R in February and flushed all the brake lines after Doc showed me how to do it on the 8. . . well, I guess I just assumed that I had tightened everything back down in Feb. I took the motorcycle down to Columbus last Sunday to look at the Bronco. Made it there and back no problem... then, on Monday I was riding and my rear brake goes all the way to the "floor" (no pressure) I'm thinking, aww crap, I blew out the o-ring between the 2 piece caliper or some other fluid problem.
No, not a fluid problem. The two bolts that anchor the brake caliper to the frame and hold it over the rotor fell out... so the rotor wash pushed up and off the rotor. Needless to say, lucky for me the front and rear brakes are independent hydraulic systems.
Good story, want me to tell it again?
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Now I'm buying a house in the Fall and I only have one scheduled track event left. Plus I gotta decide if I'm keeping the car through the winter or parting it out and selling it. If I keep it then I'll start the process of tracking it and have to get another car (or just drive my Exploder all 4 seasons). I'm leaning towards selling it and then either getting a project RX7 to play with (maybe autox but no tracking) or just not having a sports car for a year and then going after the next RX or an already track prepped Vette/Miata/RX7/RX8/etc. Only way I can afford that tho is to start saving for it this Winter.
So I figure regardless I should sell the midpipe, take the $50 hit, and let someone else fart flames the rest of the year.
#6693
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I understand where you're coming from Ryan... I was VERY close to selling my 8 last November so I could afford a new house (and pay off the debt).
Being so close to paying it off, I decided to keep it.
I'm sure you can make a good profit selling your aftermarket components.
Being so close to paying it off, I decided to keep it.
I'm sure you can make a good profit selling your aftermarket components.
#6695
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yeah its going pretty good as far as the car is, looked at some wires but not too much, been occupied with those springs. but now that those are already on the way and paid for i should look into wires. ill have to message charles then
#6696
"13B vs. Renesis" Discuss
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No, I'm sure the springs should fix the problem. ![Lol](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/lol.gif)
Call me crazy, but it still might be worth the 75 bucks to get a compression test. You may be chasing down a problem you can't catch, and it'll slowly get worse with time... on the other side though... there isn't anything you can do but let it fall to the point where Mazda replaces it.
![Lol](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/lol.gif)
Call me crazy, but it still might be worth the 75 bucks to get a compression test. You may be chasing down a problem you can't catch, and it'll slowly get worse with time... on the other side though... there isn't anything you can do but let it fall to the point where Mazda replaces it.
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No, I'm sure the springs should fix the problem. ![Lol](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/lol.gif)
Call me crazy, but it still might be worth the 75 bucks to get a compression test. You may be chasing down a problem you can't catch, and it'll slowly get worse with time... on the other side though... there isn't anything you can do but let it fall to the point where Mazda replaces it.
![Lol](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/lol.gif)
Call me crazy, but it still might be worth the 75 bucks to get a compression test. You may be chasing down a problem you can't catch, and it'll slowly get worse with time... on the other side though... there isn't anything you can do but let it fall to the point where Mazda replaces it.
its only 75 dollars for a compression test? i thought it was way more otherwise i would've gotten one done already
#6698
"13B vs. Renesis" Discuss
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Well, that is what the cost of the test was at Park Mazda wooster when the were also charging me for 6.5k in other stuff... so it might be 75 plus labor... so, 120ish maybe?
Anyway, call around to dealers up by you and see what they charge. If it fails and its new engine time, you get the test for free.
Anyway, call around to dealers up by you and see what they charge. If it fails and its new engine time, you get the test for free.
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I have seen a great looking FD the past two mornings getting off of 80 heading towards canfield on route 11.
I keep getting blocked by traffic when I try to get close enough to get a good look, though.
I keep getting blocked by traffic when I try to get close enough to get a good look, though.