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So, 2 Morrow Outback Macedonia 7pm or so
1. Doc + Tire changers
5. Steve + Kris10
7. Jonathan + Yulia
9. Pearl Necklace + Megan
10. Devil "my helmet won't fit" Boy
11. Machiavelli
12. Gopherage
1. Doc + Tire changers
5. Steve + Kris10
7. Jonathan + Yulia
9. Pearl Necklace + Megan
10. Devil "my helmet won't fit" Boy
11. Machiavelli
12. Gopherage
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HELP! okay sorry to just jump into this but my car will not start i did the fog light mod where u have the parking lights on with the fogs and when i went to start it nothing happened. no radio no lights came on to light up the dash or anything no seat warmers. but the interior dome lights still work also the headlights come on when i turn them on but nothing else comes on. i disconnected the positive terminal on the battery and hooked it back up so maybe i blew som sort of fuse that way? i cant find a bad fuse tho. the fog light rewire worked but now my car doesnt start or anything and I put every thing back the way it was stock wired so any suggestions? thanks for your time
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Yup... sounds like you blew the interior main fuse... i did this when I was trying to wire in my Line out converter and cut into my trunk light. . . I can't remember if the blown fuse caused my car to not start though. . . crappy memory.
However... there maybe something you did during the mod that caused the fuse to break, so find the fuse. (I found it, so it can't be too hard) and then make sure you have a couple extra fuses around if you keep blowing them.
However... there maybe something you did during the mod that caused the fuse to break, so find the fuse. (I found it, so it can't be too hard) and then make sure you have a couple extra fuses around if you keep blowing them.
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I may just live up to that haha i was thinking about getting a Mazdaspeed front bumper to replace my slightly damaged one from the accident. And that would be doing exterior body modifications before engine modifications (kinda ricerish)
Maybe i'll just rubber cement that front bumper on to go along with melting aero flares to the side of my car
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[QUOTE=Vyndictive;3383209]
As for saving on labor, there are some skilled folks in here that are able to "teach" you how to do the work yourself. I started in a similar spot as you where I didn't know much about cars, and I could barely change my own oil, but everyone here has helped me, taught me, put up with my stupid comments, and now I can do way more than when I started, but obviously i'm a long way from being an expert. So, in terms of labor, just ask for help.
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I ended up just getting some Progress Springs for now. Realistically, I never drive the car to its full potential, so a full suspension makeover isnt really necessary.
If anyone is interested in being a "teacher" and has the time, I'm would like to learn. If not, its no biggie, I know its not the most exciting install, I can go to a local shop. I have a large garage that stays at a comfortable temp, and got a set of air tools that I haven't played with yet. I can pick up a spring comressor too. Obviously, anyone who also wants to learn / watch / hang out would be welcome.
As for saving on labor, there are some skilled folks in here that are able to "teach" you how to do the work yourself. I started in a similar spot as you where I didn't know much about cars, and I could barely change my own oil, but everyone here has helped me, taught me, put up with my stupid comments, and now I can do way more than when I started, but obviously i'm a long way from being an expert. So, in terms of labor, just ask for help.
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I ended up just getting some Progress Springs for now. Realistically, I never drive the car to its full potential, so a full suspension makeover isnt really necessary.
If anyone is interested in being a "teacher" and has the time, I'm would like to learn. If not, its no biggie, I know its not the most exciting install, I can go to a local shop. I have a large garage that stays at a comfortable temp, and got a set of air tools that I haven't played with yet. I can pick up a spring comressor too. Obviously, anyone who also wants to learn / watch / hang out would be welcome.
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I ended up just getting some Progress Springs for now. Realistically, I never drive the car to its full potential, so a full suspension makeover isnt really necessary.
If anyone is interested in being a "teacher" and has the time, I'm would like to learn. If not, its no biggie, I know its not the most exciting install, I can go to a local shop. I have a large garage that stays at a comfortable temp, and got a set of air tools that I haven't played with yet. I can pick up a spring comressor too. Obviously, anyone who also wants to learn / watch / hang out would be welcome.
If anyone is interested in being a "teacher" and has the time, I'm would like to learn. If not, its no biggie, I know its not the most exciting install, I can go to a local shop. I have a large garage that stays at a comfortable temp, and got a set of air tools that I haven't played with yet. I can pick up a spring comressor too. Obviously, anyone who also wants to learn / watch / hang out would be welcome.
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Docs should have went quicker, but there were a few setbacks in the process that delayed the finishing by about an hour or so.
ngill33: I would take steve up on his offer if I were you. Srsly. If will make it 100 times quicker to swap out pre-assembled cartridges than it would be to compress springs for each side.
If you want I can help out with the install. So far I've done everyone elses in this area, may as well add yours to the list too
We can chat about it tonight.
ngill33: I would take steve up on his offer if I were you. Srsly. If will make it 100 times quicker to swap out pre-assembled cartridges than it would be to compress springs for each side.
If you want I can help out with the install. So far I've done everyone elses in this area, may as well add yours to the list too
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Sorry. I made plans with my wife, so I cannot make it tonight. Please keep me posted on the autoshow though. I usually attend that multiple times. I noticed last year you all parked next to the front gate. I might just meet you at the ticket stand. I'm not in shape for that kind of walk
Thanks for the offer Vyn. If this becomes a DIY, then I'll gladly take the shocks. I can either trade you for mine after I take them off, or just buy them outright as mine have 55k.
Smoker, I would be very grateful, but I understand 5 hours+ is huge commitment, especially for a guy who never comes around anyways. If you don't have time or change your mind. I completely understand. If you decide to do it, just shoot me a PM with a day/time that works for you.
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Thanks for the offer Vyn. If this becomes a DIY, then I'll gladly take the shocks. I can either trade you for mine after I take them off, or just buy them outright as mine have 55k.
Smoker, I would be very grateful, but I understand 5 hours+ is huge commitment, especially for a guy who never comes around anyways. If you don't have time or change your mind. I completely understand. If you decide to do it, just shoot me a PM with a day/time that works for you.
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Also, smoker (lulz!) if you'd like, I could use some practice doing a suspension considering I've only installed 1 singular coilover (barely) and removed 1 set while dismantling the entire rear suspension in the process.... anyway, give me enough notice and I'd like to do it by myself under close supervision considering its not my car.
Dork.
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ngill33: I'll keep you updated. As long as you are not in a hurry to get this done (liek in the next two weeks or so) then I can help you out. I have a few other cars I have to work on for some people. If you are cool with doing it sometime around the beginning of February then we can shoot for that. I may be available to do it on the 30th of January. I'll check my schedule and let you know for sure.
Steve: if you want to help you are more than welcome to. I need a tool bicth.![Wiggle](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wiggle.gif)
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FYI you guys shouldn't be putting the car up on jackstands to just sit with the springs/shocks uncompressed like that for so long. It can potentially ruin your shocks. No lie
Overfill the tires by like 5psi over the max pressure and call it a day. It's easier to drive out a flat spot if you get one, then replace shocks because you ruined them and they started leaking gas from sitting uncompressed for so long....
Steve: if you want to help you are more than welcome to. I need a tool bicth.
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FYI you guys shouldn't be putting the car up on jackstands to just sit with the springs/shocks uncompressed like that for so long. It can potentially ruin your shocks. No lie
Overfill the tires by like 5psi over the max pressure and call it a day. It's easier to drive out a flat spot if you get one, then replace shocks because you ruined them and they started leaking gas from sitting uncompressed for so long....
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"13B vs. Renesis" Discuss
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FYI you guys shouldn't be putting the car up on jackstands to just sit with the springs/shocks uncompressed like that for so long. It can potentially ruin your shocks. No lie
Overfill the tires by like 5psi over the max pressure and call it a day. It's easier to drive out a flat spot if you get one, then replace shocks because you ruined them and they started leaking gas from sitting uncompressed for so long....
Just kidding... i'm not lazy, all 4 of my jack stands are in use. . . so I guess I'm just cheap.
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