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11-03-2015, 10:23 PM
#154
Driving my unreliable rx8
Chris i want to see yours in person, but I need to do a little more on mine. It looks like crap and I'd hate to be embarrassed by a 4 per auto.
Does ari have a rotary compression tester?
Does ari have a rotary compression tester?
11-03-2015, 10:57 PM
#158
Yea, Ari has a genuine Mazda rotary compression tester. You should absolutely come visit the shop. He is a wealth of knowledge, it's worth the trip if only to ask him questions. Plus, if you buy an oil change, you get a free kitten! Let me know if you're coming to Dallas, I'll buy you lunch.
12-04-2015, 09:38 PM
#159
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Welp,
Basically, this is where i am.
I still need new coolant hoses and an Alternator. I need a battery, a new laptop and a tune.
Most of the car is back together already aside from a few things. I have parts coming that will hopefully help me finish off the turbo oil drain because ATM it's kicking my ***.
The undertray needs to go back on and the UIM. Everything else should be correct and done.
I was going to post up a WTB thread but i think i'll wait until after Christmas. I dunno, mabye i will. If anyone has any up for sale shoot me a PM with a price. If the price is right i'll get it before xmas.
Anyway thats all for now.
Have a good weekend everyone.
Travis.
Basically, this is where i am.
I still need new coolant hoses and an Alternator. I need a battery, a new laptop and a tune.
Most of the car is back together already aside from a few things. I have parts coming that will hopefully help me finish off the turbo oil drain because ATM it's kicking my ***.
The undertray needs to go back on and the UIM. Everything else should be correct and done.
I was going to post up a WTB thread but i think i'll wait until after Christmas. I dunno, mabye i will. If anyone has any up for sale shoot me a PM with a price. If the price is right i'll get it before xmas.
Anyway thats all for now.
Have a good weekend everyone.
Travis.
12-18-2015, 03:58 PM
#162
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Chris, No biggie.
So, a little update i guess.
I finally got a notebook (HP Mini) To use for tuning. It has been completely wiped clean, defragged the whole shebang. I have already loaded all of the software needed for everything to include the AFR gauge and it still is running like a champ. Thanks to Mike (RIWWP) for the quick, much needed assistance.
I Still have no battery and im debating using my old coolant overflow bottle... I dunno, we will see i guess..
Still need an alternator and a tune as well..
The parts came in that will hopefully help me finish my turbo oil drain. If i still can't get it to work im going to mark a new spot that will be easier to access and build a line to fit, drop the pan and get a new bung welded on. I can cap the other no biggie.
The UIM is back on, all the IC piping is on and it seems as if the bumper fits. I know 9k has a low profile filter for his, i want to look into getting one after the car is up and running.
Im missing 1 clamp for the IC piping actually. The one that clamps to the TB. I know i have it but i'll be damned if i know where i put it.
I just purchased a new set of Autobahn88 hoses from a member here. Im curious what everyone uses for clamps on silicone hoses. Do you use the old stock clamps? T-bolt clamps? Gates lined clamps?
With the mildest winter in PA i've ever experienced in full effect i may actually get to drive my car in january... We shall see.
I talked to my wife a little while ago about doing a vacation this summer. We would drive the 8 from PA to TX to visit some of our old friends and my old battle buddy's(Killeen,Waco, El paso).. Make a stop in Arizona to see Rays palace and hopefully meet up with some local 8 owners while down south.
Welp, back to work i guess.. Really bored though..
Travis
So, a little update i guess.
I finally got a notebook (HP Mini) To use for tuning. It has been completely wiped clean, defragged the whole shebang. I have already loaded all of the software needed for everything to include the AFR gauge and it still is running like a champ. Thanks to Mike (RIWWP) for the quick, much needed assistance.
I Still have no battery and im debating using my old coolant overflow bottle... I dunno, we will see i guess..
Still need an alternator and a tune as well..
The parts came in that will hopefully help me finish my turbo oil drain. If i still can't get it to work im going to mark a new spot that will be easier to access and build a line to fit, drop the pan and get a new bung welded on. I can cap the other no biggie.
The UIM is back on, all the IC piping is on and it seems as if the bumper fits. I know 9k has a low profile filter for his, i want to look into getting one after the car is up and running.
Im missing 1 clamp for the IC piping actually. The one that clamps to the TB. I know i have it but i'll be damned if i know where i put it.
I just purchased a new set of Autobahn88 hoses from a member here. Im curious what everyone uses for clamps on silicone hoses. Do you use the old stock clamps? T-bolt clamps? Gates lined clamps?
With the mildest winter in PA i've ever experienced in full effect i may actually get to drive my car in january... We shall see.
I talked to my wife a little while ago about doing a vacation this summer. We would drive the 8 from PA to TX to visit some of our old friends and my old battle buddy's(Killeen,Waco, El paso).. Make a stop in Arizona to see Rays palace and hopefully meet up with some local 8 owners while down south.
Welp, back to work i guess.. Really bored though..
Travis
12-21-2015, 08:15 PM
#163
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Alrighty another quick one.
So, the Autobahn88 hoses arrived today. They seem pretty decent. Im going to order clamps for them now once i figure out the sizes and amount i need.
Im going to take my alternator to Autozone here within the week. It seems to have developed a squeek and "catch" is the best way i can describe it at the moment. So im going to replace it..
Not his up coming weekend but Next weekend i should have all the clamps i need and be able to finish assembling the car. Aside from a quick glance i didn't really put any effort into the turbo oil drain. Im going to look at it on Friday and decide if i can make it work or if the pan needs to come off and have a new bung welded on.
Thats really it for now. Kinda feel like ****. I really dont want to be at work but it is what it is i guess.
Only two hours to go.
Travis
So, the Autobahn88 hoses arrived today. They seem pretty decent. Im going to order clamps for them now once i figure out the sizes and amount i need.
Im going to take my alternator to Autozone here within the week. It seems to have developed a squeek and "catch" is the best way i can describe it at the moment. So im going to replace it..
Not his up coming weekend but Next weekend i should have all the clamps i need and be able to finish assembling the car. Aside from a quick glance i didn't really put any effort into the turbo oil drain. Im going to look at it on Friday and decide if i can make it work or if the pan needs to come off and have a new bung welded on.
Thats really it for now. Kinda feel like ****. I really dont want to be at work but it is what it is i guess.
Only two hours to go.
Travis
12-28-2015, 12:54 PM
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Welp,
Not really a whole lot of changes really. Hopefully today I'll be able to finish off the coolant hose install. I've been looking at my overflow bottle. The plan WAS to reuse it until I realized the cap doesn't seal correctly anymore. So I'll be posting up a WTB thread for one.
Still waiting for the rest of the VAC hose and a few other parts to arrive.
Eventually I'm going to have to stop to pick up my alternator as well, got another call today to remind me it's still there.
I ordered a new bung for the pan as well. As it sits I can't figure out a way to make it work. So instead of wasting more time and money I'm just going to fit a new hose and bung so I know it'll fit.
In all honesty I should have waited before I had it welded in the first place. I got ahead of myself and a bit...rammy I guess us the word. Thanks to my own impatience, I must redo.
That's it for now I guess.
Travis
Not really a whole lot of changes really. Hopefully today I'll be able to finish off the coolant hose install. I've been looking at my overflow bottle. The plan WAS to reuse it until I realized the cap doesn't seal correctly anymore. So I'll be posting up a WTB thread for one.
Still waiting for the rest of the VAC hose and a few other parts to arrive.
Eventually I'm going to have to stop to pick up my alternator as well, got another call today to remind me it's still there.
I ordered a new bung for the pan as well. As it sits I can't figure out a way to make it work. So instead of wasting more time and money I'm just going to fit a new hose and bung so I know it'll fit.
In all honesty I should have waited before I had it welded in the first place. I got ahead of myself and a bit...rammy I guess us the word. Thanks to my own impatience, I must redo.
That's it for now I guess.
Travis
12-28-2015, 12:59 PM
#165
FULLY SEMI AUTOMATIC
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we do it nice cause we do it twice
12-28-2015, 01:09 PM
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12-28-2015, 03:25 PM
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Well, these are my time restrictions as o see them atm.
I work 60+ hours a week and I'm house hunting.
I need a coolant overflow bottle
I need to pick up my alternator and at the same time I'll buy my battery.
I'm waiting for a few things that will be here this week. I'll mock up a basic turbo oil drain with them and drop the pan. I'll drop it off at the welders and that should be a 3 day turn around.
Once everything is together and I'm sure I'm ready I have to talk to Kane about a tune.
So.. I'm thinking less than a month. Hopefully.
Travis
I work 60+ hours a week and I'm house hunting.
I need a coolant overflow bottle
I need to pick up my alternator and at the same time I'll buy my battery.
I'm waiting for a few things that will be here this week. I'll mock up a basic turbo oil drain with them and drop the pan. I'll drop it off at the welders and that should be a 3 day turn around.
Once everything is together and I'm sure I'm ready I have to talk to Kane about a tune.
So.. I'm thinking less than a month. Hopefully.
Travis
01-17-2016, 06:11 PM
#169
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Welp, pans being fixed.
Here's my final to do list.
Strut tower bar
Oil pan w/ turbo oil drain line
Undercarriage braces
PS fender (I can't pull the last bolt to swap em, PS is too close to the wall)
PS headlight
Bumper cover
Still didn't buy a battery
Fill with fluids
Tune.
I need to get a 10mm nut to lock down the boost solenoid too but no big deal.
I think that's it.
Travis
Here's my final to do list.
Strut tower bar
Oil pan w/ turbo oil drain line
Undercarriage braces
PS fender (I can't pull the last bolt to swap em, PS is too close to the wall)
PS headlight
Bumper cover
Still didn't buy a battery
Fill with fluids
Tune.
I need to get a 10mm nut to lock down the boost solenoid too but no big deal.
I think that's it.
Travis
