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Old 03-31-2007 | 10:49 PM
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Talking Some Goodies Arrived Today... (the Faster Mark)

by faster, at least for now, I mean at draining the bank account balance to zero.
Wheels: Enkei Rp03 18x9.5 +38 1lb heavier than rpf1s in the same size but less weight on the outer edge, they are typically more expensive than rpf1s, but main reason I bought these was I got 4 new for $500.

Tires: New Falken Rt-615s 275/35/18, I’m on the hunt for AD07s if found these will be for sale.

Brake: Racing Brake BBK 13'' + 2-piece rotors all around to compliment. I'll be doing some really interesting comparative testing for RB on these, Stay tuned. Cobalt Friction GTS front, Hawk Hps rears.

Suspension: KW Variant 3 Coilovers independently DA, custom valving done by KWusa. Awesome price via the group buy.

Battery Relocate: I'll be posting up a nice DIY for you guys on how to do this the "proper" way.

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it's a good thing those Falken 275s are narrow otherwise they'd rub the edge of the rear fender lip with a 38mm offset :
Old 03-31-2007 | 11:04 PM
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If you would stop being a sandy vagina already and reply to my PM maybe I could play it safe and go with a 265.
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a 265 Advan will rub with 9.5 x 38mm, ask me how I know

I was trying to relax avoid aggravating situations this weekend, not being a SV

and make those pics smaller, geesh
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yawn.

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Old 03-31-2007 | 11:12 PM
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Polak is the fastest bench racer I know

BTW Swoopey, help me out will ya

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/popping-axles-past-engagement-clips-into-differential-113020/
Old 04-01-2007 | 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
Polak is the fastest bench racer I know

BTW Swoopey, help me out will ya

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=113020
teamy,

cant help ya. i am following that to learn...

seems as you have figured it out... diy with pics!!!!! and you missed the secret oversteer nut?

btw. polak is that a brake bleeder in the background.. right now i think i hate you.

you are killing me..

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Old 04-01-2007 | 03:15 AM
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indeed it is, pressurizes the whole system and pumps brake fluid in the MasterClyinder, alot better than speed bleeders and only 20-30 bucks more.
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indeed it is, pressurizes the whole system and pumps brake fluid in the MasterClyinder, alot better than speed bleeders and only 20-30 bucks more.
can i borrow it?

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I envy you!!! looking foward to your review on those KW variants...been having my eye on those for quite awhile now
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Originally Posted by swoope
can i borrow it?
Right after I took the pics I poured the ATE in, so it'd be a little impractical to ship right now, if your in no rush than sure, its only $40-50 on ebay.

Mocked-up the plate that will hold the charging posts and master disconnect today, cut the appropriate lengths of postive wire and attached lugs as well.
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i was kinda kidding.. i have to decide this week to use speedbleeders or buy a bleeder.

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lol, there's no faster copycat on the forum ...
Old 04-09-2007 | 06:03 PM
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lol, there's no faster copycat on the forum ...
Hey now you used quickcar i used longcre.

Tried my hand at metal fabrication and MIG welding on Friday, not to bad IMHO, should look pretty stock with some flat black grill paint on it.




my 1st and 2nd welds ever are left to right.... respectively
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Old 04-12-2007 | 01:30 AM
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Does anyone make terminal covers that are large enough to cover the oddessys SAE terminals with extensions?

Currently using my valentines day sex dice....
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Old 04-12-2007 | 01:32 AM
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and secondly does anyone foresee this being an issue with the speaker a few inches above it, as in distorting the sound....?
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Old 04-12-2007 | 08:33 AM
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putting it up high defeats the purpose ...
Old 04-12-2007 | 09:16 AM
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your probably right.... impress me with some dark math/physics...

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you can mount it on the roof for all I care ...
Old 04-12-2007 | 03:47 PM
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How uncharacteristically disobliging of you.
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LOL, I seriously considered mounting mine down on the subframe ....
Old 04-12-2007 | 07:22 PM
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did you go back futher into the trunk depression, or did you mount right by the tire repair kit? I felt like going into the depression would be counterproductive as although its lower, its further from the center....
Old 04-12-2007 | 07:33 PM
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why not just put it where the tire repair kit is? i took my tire repair kit out right after i got the car
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I beg to differ, it is only a few inches higher at this point then if it were possible to mount next to the washer fluid bottle (assuming it could fit). I believe the biggest diiference will come from steering feel/responce/and quickness from the weight no longer being over the front wheels; not from lowering the center of mass in the car by 15-20lbs or so, this wiring weights quite a bit to so i don't know if it will be that much. ...
A guy with such a finally tuned butt dyno like yourself should be able to put it under the deck and then move it to the spare tire kit location and feel the difference. I suppose you can tell if a coin is heads or tails when you drive over it to.

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Old 04-12-2007 | 11:14 PM
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Yup and on top of that I could tell you which mint it was.


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