Black05Turbo8

those plugs are the plugs i have coming actually. the starter is here. the BHR coils will be ordered when i save up the cash to get them. with he economy the way it is, and work bouncing around. i try not to spend any cash unless it is literally extra. and as far talking to jeff. as i said i have an aftermarket ems, so he may know a way to get in contact with someone who knows that system. being he is well recommended, im sure he as ran across this ems. there will never be a "do it for me", but info here and info there will get me further then staring at it, lol. and thanks to the both of you for helpful intel.

Jon316G

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Just remember to shim those trailing plugs or else they'll protrude too far into the chamber and cause your repair expense to escalate.

Jon316G

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No problem.
But remember that when we suggest something to you guys or give an honest opinion, we are doing it because we care and don't want to see your car get damaged.
If we didn't care or like you, we would just sit back and laugh when your turbo blew... oh wait... we would never do that...

Black05Turbo8

should be a 2mm shim if i remember what i read correctly. ill re-check when i go to put them in.

Jon316G

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Yeah... its a 2mm shim.
I ran those plugs before because they were cheap... and I was cheap... and wanted to try it.
They didn't last as long as OEM, but I'm N/A so I really shouldn't be using those kind of plugs.
Like I've said... you learn by experience.

Black05Turbo8

while digging and digging thru stuff looking for data on my ems, i came across this little gadget http://www.microtech-efi.com/product/2.html , the owners who were talking about it also said it was compatible with my ems. wich the software for it, is ade by the same company that makes this unit. it could bypass the whole computer step, and make tuning it a lot easier. im guessig it would be the cobb Ap that would work with my set up. i just dont see the Ap being much use for me, when i have a piggyback ems calling the shots. they might not be compatible.

Black05Turbo8

and http://www.newegg.com/Product/ImageG...d%20-%20Retail that should be the adapter card devil was referring to, correct?

Jon316G

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Yup... that's a PCMCIA to DB9 card that'll give you the required COM port.

wheellee

i guess i would fall into this category. there is no way i could afford a new 8 at this point in my life. i have always loved the rx-7 ever since i saw my first one and then i got to drive my ex girlfriends, dads and loved it even more. recently when i was out looking for a new car cause the heads in my mustang blew (and i was tired of sinking money into it) my friend who is a salesman told me he had an 8 on the lot and i said i it would be out of my price range. a week later he gave me good deal on it so i jumped at it and now i own my first 8.

i can tell you that i will be asking ALOT of questions since i dont know squat about rotorys. and will probably be one of "those ppl" who thinks the worst when something does go wrong. after reading alot of different threads the conclusion that i have come to is that when something does go wrong im just gonna ask for advice in this thread so i dont have to deal with a bunch of different opinions and get a straight answer from the knowledgeable ppl in here.

DroptRX8

hey guys! hows it goin?!?! been living in the north canton area for the past year! just curious, anyone know of anyone doing some looking for an 8??? im getting married and am selling mine pretty cheap. thought id ask! oh and this winter sucks big time!

Jon316G

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Its OK... we'll try to resist "throwing stones" at you when you do ask questions

wheellee

jon316G- throws stones all you want, just dont hit the 8!!!!!

Jon316G

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DroptRX8- How much you looking at getting for your 8?
And could you give some details about it such as year, mileage, trim package (GT, T, Sport), any modifications.
I don't know anyone at the moment looking at buying an 8, but these are questions one will (should) ask.

Jon316G

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In all seriousness... if you want to learn more about the RX8, come to our "install meets" and watch, help, ask questions.
Getting hands-on training is the best way to understand and learn.

wheellee

when and where do you have these install meets?

DroptRX8

thanks jon. its an 04 touring with all the options except navi, leather/heated seats, its an automatic but with 29,000 miles on it. i added front guards to it, put brand new khumo tires on it, upgraded the battery. when it had 27,000 miles on it i went ahead and got the 30,000 tune up done. lemme add pics. all im asking is what i owe on it, 11,300. thanks bro!

Jon316G

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Could be anywhere... depends on whose car we're working on.
Just watch this thread and come out when you see us about to work on something.

DroptRX8

before i installed the front guards

DeViLbOi

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It's an auto...it's gonna be hard to move. If you slap Steve's Tranny in it I could probably move it next week.

Jon316G

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That was sarcasm DroptRX8
It will be difficult to push an auto for that price though.

DroptRX8

yea,,,,i know everyone wants a 5speed.

Jon316G

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No... we like our 6-speeds better

DroptRX8

lol.....yea. i just wish i waited to buy it now! now it seems like theres so many for sale!

DroptRX8

good chattin, ill keep in touch! appreciate the help! worst case scenerio i have an 8 with low miles! keep me informed of the meets!

rotareriot

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wooo hoo the coils got here today! thanks steve! im putting them on probably thursday, ill keep you guys updated as to the results and what not. hopefully we wont have to think of somethin else that needs chengin or what not after this.