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#3626
1% evil, 99% hot gas.
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So, how'd the crab bake go? I'm sorry I missed it, but wound up caravaning to a friend's house to do some FD stuff, then went to RXConvert22's house to do a compression test on his race car. For the little caravan, we had a red, a yellow, and a green FD; we were a rolling stop light. ![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Coming back, I hooked up with a Ti gray RX-8 on 695 with an offset front plate, a loud (but good) exhaust, and a gigantic black rear wing. I thought he was pulling a trailer when he first pulled up on me, the thing was so big.
We cut through traffic pretty quick until I-95 when I went North and He went South. Anybody know him?
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Coming back, I hooked up with a Ti gray RX-8 on 695 with an offset front plate, a loud (but good) exhaust, and a gigantic black rear wing. I thought he was pulling a trailer when he first pulled up on me, the thing was so big.
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#3627
whines all the way home
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We had a great time Wankel, too bad you didnt make it out,,,
Here are some pics,,, Oscars are about half way down the page https://www.rx8club.com/ne-rx-8-forum-29/monthly-sushi-night-lower-tri-state-rotaries-md-pa-de-166788/page62/
More, https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/kent-island-meet-7-25-2009-a-179151/
I have never seen a TiGrey like you described, did it have MD tags on it or just passing through on 95??? We'll have to see if we can track him down,,,
Here are some pics,,, Oscars are about half way down the page https://www.rx8club.com/ne-rx-8-forum-29/monthly-sushi-night-lower-tri-state-rotaries-md-pa-de-166788/page62/
More, https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/kent-island-meet-7-25-2009-a-179151/
I have never seen a TiGrey like you described, did it have MD tags on it or just passing through on 95??? We'll have to see if we can track him down,,,
#3628
NO A/C :(
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$2000 for suspension
I don't plan on AutoXing yet nor drag but I hate the soft ride of the rx8. I loved the stiff ride of the 350z plus I had tein type flex on that car but sold everything just for extra cash. I fell in love with the rx8 and bought one but need advice from fellow members on suspension but I'm using it for a daily driver but not worried about the stiffy ride since the car prior to this one was simply way stiffer but did not handle as well as the rx8 does. I was looking for the tein type flex but did not see anything about the EDFC coming with it and costing $1600. Maybe I'm not paying attention enough. Seemed like you guys had a good time too.
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#3631
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I don't plan on AutoXing yet nor drag but I hate the soft ride of the rx8. I loved the stiff ride of the 350z plus I had tein type flex on that car but sold everything just for extra cash. I fell in love with the rx8 and bought one but need advice from fellow members on suspension but I'm using it for a daily driver but not worried about the stiffy ride since the car prior to this one was simply way stiffer but did not handle as well as the rx8 does. I was looking for the tein type flex but did not see anything about the EDFC coming with it and costing $1600. Maybe I'm not paying attention enough. Seemed like you guys had a good time too.
The Tein Flex's should cost about $1200 and the EDFC you have to buy seperately it cost about $380 I think,,,
Nice,,,
Wankel... sweet,,,
#3632
NO A/C :(
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Yeah, that 350z was a good car but not as fun as my 8 although it is automatic. Quick question, would anyone know if the Racing Beat Catalytic Converter Replacement Pipe is the racing pipe that will connect to the HKS single sided HI-POWER exhaust. Just wondering because I'm looking for a race pipe and I'm about ready to buy this one tonight along with my coilovers.![Big Grin](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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#3633
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All Racing Beat stuff has oe fitment if anything will be off it will not be the RB stuff, that being said I havent heard any problems with fitment the the HKS High Power,,,
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I have 2 grand and want to buy coilovers better than tein basics for my rx8 but also not too expensve so I can pay for install. I wish I knew how to do it myself but last time I tried with my 03 350z that **** was leaning a bit to the left front lol![Cwm27](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/cwm27.gif)
Any advice on what to do with the $2000 on suspension?
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Any advice on what to do with the $2000 on suspension?
#3635
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Cool, just checking. By the way, how are your track days coming. Idk if you go very often but do you always find time to be able to tune/dyno the car for certain track days. I probably won't start for a while atleast until I feel very comfortable with the car.
#3636
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#3637
Most exhaust systems are built for oem fit, unless specified..
#3638
1% evil, 99% hot gas.
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Most exhaust systems are built for oem fit, unless specified..
Was going to redrill holes in the flange so it would mount to the stock muffler, but didn't get around to it. Anybody want to buy it?
#3639
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Yah, I learned that the hard way. I have a TurboXS resonated midpipe sitting in my garage because I didn't know that. It's real pretty. I got it on sale....
Was going to redrill holes in the flange so it would mount to the stock muffler, but didn't get around to it. Anybody want to buy it?
Was going to redrill holes in the flange so it would mount to the stock muffler, but didn't get around to it. Anybody want to buy it?
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Yeah, quite a few people have said that. I just wanted to make sure that the Racing beat race pipe would fit if I decide to buy it.
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Tire issues
I'm about to buy some P-45R Rota. Don't know what size tire to get:
Wheel Style - Rota P45R
Wheel Diameter (Inches) - 18"
Wheel Width (Inches) - 9.5"
PCD Bolt Pattern - 5X114.3
Offset - 30mm
Hub Bore - 73mm
I don't know if my fenders will have to be rolled yet.
Smae size all the way around for rims. Don't know about tires yet.
Wheel Style - Rota P45R
Wheel Diameter (Inches) - 18"
Wheel Width (Inches) - 9.5"
PCD Bolt Pattern - 5X114.3
Offset - 30mm
Hub Bore - 73mm
I don't know if my fenders will have to be rolled yet.
Smae size all the way around for rims. Don't know about tires yet.
Last edited by bhop; 07-29-2009 at 04:55 PM.
#3642
wankel? what's that?
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I'm about to buy some P-45R Rota. Don't know what size tire to get:
Wheel Style - Rota P45R
Wheel Diameter (Inches) - 18"
Wheel Width (Inches) - 9.5"
PCD Bolt Pattern - 5X114.3
Offset - 30mm
Hub Bore - 73mm
I don't know if my fenders will have to be rolled yet.
Smae size all the way around for rims. Don't know about tires yet.
Wheel Style - Rota P45R
Wheel Diameter (Inches) - 18"
Wheel Width (Inches) - 9.5"
PCD Bolt Pattern - 5X114.3
Offset - 30mm
Hub Bore - 73mm
I don't know if my fenders will have to be rolled yet.
Smae size all the way around for rims. Don't know about tires yet.
depending the size of the tire you are going to use. now if for any reasoon they rub you can either change the alignment or simply roll your fenders.
but id stay with a 35mm offset, width wouldn't be a problem
im running 19X9.5 with a 40offset and 245 35 19
hope that helps
#3643
I love GOOOLD
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I'm about to buy some P-45R Rota. Don't know what size tire to get:
Wheel Style - Rota P45R
Wheel Diameter (Inches) - 18"
Wheel Width (Inches) - 9.5"
PCD Bolt Pattern - 5X114.3
Offset - 30mm
Hub Bore - 73mm
I don't know if my fenders will have to be rolled yet.
Smae size all the way around for rims. Don't know about tires yet.
Wheel Style - Rota P45R
Wheel Diameter (Inches) - 18"
Wheel Width (Inches) - 9.5"
PCD Bolt Pattern - 5X114.3
Offset - 30mm
Hub Bore - 73mm
I don't know if my fenders will have to be rolled yet.
Smae size all the way around for rims. Don't know about tires yet.
#3644
Alright ya'll. The time has come to start tinkering with my baby. Soooo I started off by purchasing my exhaust about 5 minutes ago ![Big Grin](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Anyone feelin' frisky and wanna help me install maybe like the 8th of August? Lemme know
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Anyone feelin' frisky and wanna help me install maybe like the 8th of August? Lemme know
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#3646
cone killer
I just installed my midpipe last night. Yours should be a breeze since it's so new.
Last edited by kanundra; 07-31-2009 at 11:22 AM.