Winning Blue Supercharged RX-8
02-23-2009, 01:29 PM
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We're doing the job at Juan's house in Lakeland on Friday at 8AM (hence the array of boom boxes playing smooth jazz 94.1 in the previous post).
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ahh here it is: https://www.rx8club.com/members/bastage-6313/
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02-23-2009, 02:15 PM
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Hmmmmm....................my bad..............guess I thought I would be notified of a response. Good luck! I'm gonna go over Rach some time this week or weekend and put the "new" 120A fuse in.
02-26-2009, 11:44 AM
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[QUOTE=Bastage;2881261]We're doing the job at Juan's house in Lakeland on Friday at 8AM (hence the array of boom boxes playing smooth jazz 94.1 in the previous post).
Well tomorrow is the day for Bastage’s new flywheel and clutch. I just need to make a little room in my garage before tomorrow morning so we can get the 8 in.
Well tomorrow is the day for Bastage’s new flywheel and clutch. I just need to make a little room in my garage before tomorrow morning so we can get the 8 in.
02-27-2009, 08:59 PM
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Made it back safely from "Smooth Jazz" Juan's house. He did manage to clean out his garage, but the air was still polluted with ******** shriveling Smooth Jazz 94.1 FM.
The clutch engages much more quickly, and the flywheel is noticeable (since I have to give it more gas when going from a stop to keep from stalling).
I thought it was going to be extremely hard to drive this car like a grandma for the recommended 750 mile break-in period, but after listening to Smooth Jazz 94.1FM for about 16 hours in the last month, it should be pretty easy.
Pictures to come.
The clutch engages much more quickly, and the flywheel is noticeable (since I have to give it more gas when going from a stop to keep from stalling).
I thought it was going to be extremely hard to drive this car like a grandma for the recommended 750 mile break-in period, but after listening to Smooth Jazz 94.1FM for about 16 hours in the last month, it should be pretty easy.
Pictures to come.
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02-27-2009, 09:03 PM
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If you guys are serious about breaking 12.0 you need to study this video - this guy almost did it with less than 300hp
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32860314480345
in particular - tyre sizes and watch his boost gauge
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32860314480345
in particular - tyre sizes and watch his boost gauge
03-01-2009, 08:41 AM
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Nice Vid. Is that guy anyone we know on this forum?
Here are the pics from the flywheel/clutch install. Thanks Juan for showinga n00b like me how it's done.
Transmission is out
Yeah, it's pretty worn out.
Flywheel is coming off
It's off
Not a perspective most are used to having.
Flywheels side by side
Counterweight
Flywheel
Here are the pics from the flywheel/clutch install. Thanks Juan for showinga n00b like me how it's done.
Transmission is out
Yeah, it's pretty worn out.
Flywheel is coming off
It's off
Not a perspective most are used to having.
Flywheels side by side
Counterweight
Flywheel
03-27-2009, 08:52 PM
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that guy had the same idea i did, i think. it definitely looks like he is using the spare tire rim as a skinny.
tire-wise:
2 spare tire rims (18x4) for skinnys
2 4 port auto rims (16x8) for drag radials
definitely a cheap way to go imo.
im surprised his 60 foot times werent in the 1.xx with drags though.
where did you get the adapter to remove the flywheel bolt?
tire-wise:
2 spare tire rims (18x4) for skinnys
2 4 port auto rims (16x8) for drag radials
definitely a cheap way to go imo.
im surprised his 60 foot times werent in the 1.xx with drags though.
where did you get the adapter to remove the flywheel bolt?
03-29-2009, 08:02 AM
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No special tool needed. Just buy or rent a 2 1/8" (3/4") drive socket and an electric/air 3/4" drive impact gun. It comes out like butter and no need to keep the flywheel from spinning. One quick 2 to 3 seconds burst and the nut comes loose. Use the same to reinstall with thread lock. Mark the position of the nut once is flush with the flywheel and then give it about 3 or 4 burst. The nut should spin almost a half of turn. That's all.
03-29-2009, 10:31 AM
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I went to Island Lincoln Mercury in Merritt Island because of a friend's recommendation. I looked at the wheels after they finished and at first glance they looked fine. When I got home I checked them a little more closely and noticed that one of them had a pretty decent sized scratch around the center. I don't think I can recommend them after seeing that, especially since I politely asked the guy to take his time and be careful.
I went to Island Lincoln Mercury in Merritt Island because of a friend's recommendation. I looked at the wheels after they finished and at first glance they looked fine. When I got home I checked them a little more closely and noticed that one of them had a pretty decent sized scratch around the center. I don't think I can recommend them after seeing that, especially since I politely asked the guy to take his time and be careful.
05-01-2009, 04:06 PM
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im wondering the same thing. how hard is it to install? and also how can i get that new crank pulley for it if i were to get the pettit sc.
05-01-2009, 04:25 PM
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Second the install is simple except for the rewiring of the harness,,,
That may be tricky for some, it was for me, so I had Moon do that part.... 2 day install, 1 day for tear down and prep, 1 day for install and flash,,,,
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05-01-2009, 09:38 PM
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He wants you to become comfortable with the characteristics of the car and familiar with the kit first, Cams philosophy has always been slow and steady, power increases...
05-02-2009, 08:01 AM
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haha well that sounds good to me im willing to wait. im probably going for the sc on the next product run so september-ish.....im sooooo excited after seeing all yall with them.