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04-21-2007, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
I work in SF we can meet in Union Landing or maybe Fremont Fry's on tues. If I were to mail it to you, it's cheaper and faster to mail it USPS, but it'll get there around Wed. Let me know!
Jon, too bad no one else has a blue 8 here locally. Who knows I might buy it if the price is right.
Jon, too bad no one else has a blue 8 here locally. Who knows I might buy it if the price is right.
Actually, I wouldn't mind having a Mazdaspeed front. $120!!!!
(edit) Oh, and my current front bumper was mildly damaged in a low-speed accident. It's repairable, but it's not perfect still. I'm too miserly to pay for a new Mazdaspeed front when my current bumper looks perfect to non-RX8 drivers. I really wouldn't minding having the bumper replaced though =D
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04-21-2007, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
I have been telling the 8's here to go there since they opened. I said it once and i'll say it again, they are the BEST dealership for service I have been to.
Liyan, I'm in Hayward if you are down to grab some food just let me know.
Liyan, I'm in Hayward if you are down to grab some food just let me know.
Jeff is really helpful I would saved a lot of money if I went there 1st. I will be going there for all my major work.
04-21-2007, 11:23 PM
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04-24-2007, 04:40 PM
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Yeah, I decided to order shorter main springs and add helper springs to make sure they stay seated at full suspension droop. It's kind of a bummer that I have to remove/reinstall the Motons, but I want to do things right. I'm a little concerned a 6" spring will be too short up front, but Eibach doesn't make a 7" 700 lbs spring. [shrug] We'll see how well that works.
Finding time to remove/reinstall the shocks will be a little tricky. Christine gave birth last Wednesday so I'll have to squeeze all this work in-between taking care of her and the newborn. Oh wait--what kind of news were you asking about?
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Finding time to remove/reinstall the shocks will be a little tricky. Christine gave birth last Wednesday so I'll have to squeeze all this work in-between taking care of her and the newborn. Oh wait--what kind of news were you asking about?
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04-25-2007, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by PUR NRG
Yeah, I decided to order shorter main springs and add helper springs to make sure they stay seated at full suspension droop. It's kind of a bummer that I have to remove/reinstall the Motons, but I want to do things right. I'm a little concerned a 6" spring will be too short up front, but Eibach doesn't make a 7" 700 lbs spring. [shrug] We'll see how well that works.
Finding time to remove/reinstall the shocks will be a little tricky. Christine gave birth last Wednesday so I'll have to squeeze all this work in-between taking care of her and the newborn. Oh wait--what kind of news were you asking about?
Finding time to remove/reinstall the shocks will be a little tricky. Christine gave birth last Wednesday so I'll have to squeeze all this work in-between taking care of her and the newborn. Oh wait--what kind of news were you asking about?
04-25-2007, 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by dontfeedthenerd
Hey how **** are cops around the bay on Window Tints?
I'm thinking of getting 30% or 20% all around, including the front 2 windows.
I'm thinking of getting 30% or 20% all around, including the front 2 windows.
04-25-2007, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by dontfeedthenerd
Hey how **** are cops around the bay on Window Tints?
I'm thinking of getting 30% or 20% all around, including the front 2 windows.
I'm thinking of getting 30% or 20% all around, including the front 2 windows.
04-25-2007, 10:13 AM
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I have been pulled over twice for no front plate and they both had to check out my tint. They let me go so far... *knocks on wood*
Mike, you coming out again this Friday? I called up the guys with the orange 8, they're goning to be there. You should check it out.
Mike, you coming out again this Friday? I called up the guys with the orange 8, they're goning to be there. You should check it out.
04-25-2007, 10:39 AM
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04-25-2007, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by PUR NRG
Christine gave birth last Wednesday so I'll have to squeeze all this work in-between taking care of her and the newborn. Oh wait--what kind of news were you asking about?
04-25-2007, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Blaaz
Asking about the baby. That's okay. Congrats.
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04-25-2007, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
I have been pulled over twice for no front plate and they both had to check out my tint. They let me go so far... *knocks on wood*
Mike, you coming out again this Friday? I called up the guys with the orange 8, they're goning to be there. You should check it out.
Mike, you coming out again this Friday? I called up the guys with the orange 8, they're goning to be there. You should check it out.
Also what % is your tint?
04-25-2007, 05:39 PM
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I don't know my %. There were 4 level of tint at that shop. The darkest is limo, I got one down from that for the rears and two down from limo for the sides.
Well... I hope there are no police officers reading this... I keep the plate in my passenger pocket thing. I tell them, "that I got in a fender bender and here is the plate. They replaced the bumper but the bumper didn't come with the licence plate frame. So I am ordering it and it'll be in soon." hehehe.. worked both times . FYI one of the times I was in Emeryville.
Well... I hope there are no police officers reading this... I keep the plate in my passenger pocket thing. I tell them, "that I got in a fender bender and here is the plate. They replaced the bumper but the bumper didn't come with the licence plate frame. So I am ordering it and it'll be in soon." hehehe.. worked both times
. FYI one of the times I was in Emeryville.
04-25-2007, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
I don't know my %. There were 4 level of tint at that shop. The darkest is limo, I got one down from that for the rears and two down from limo for the sides.
Well... I hope there are no police officers reading this... I keep the plate in my passenger pocket thing. I tell them, "that I got in a fender bender and here is the plate. They replaced the bumper but the bumper didn't come with the licence plate frame. So I am ordering it and it'll be in soon." hehehe.. worked both times . FYI one of the times I was in Emeryville.
Well... I hope there are no police officers reading this... I keep the plate in my passenger pocket thing. I tell them, "that I got in a fender bender and here is the plate. They replaced the bumper but the bumper didn't come with the licence plate frame. So I am ordering it and it'll be in soon." hehehe.. worked both times
. FYI one of the times I was in Emeryville.So probably 20% or 38%(looks like a 38 to me) opacity on the front two windows and 5-15% opacity in the rear
04-25-2007, 07:49 PM
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Thanks for your help 8rotor8.
I'm thinking 20% all the way around or 35% all the way around.
I want it dark, but not too dark that backing up and driving around at night is dangerous.
I'm thinking 20% all the way around or 35% all the way around.
I want it dark, but not too dark that backing up and driving around at night is dangerous.
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04-25-2007, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
I have been pulled over twice for no front plate and they both had to check out my tint. They let me go so far... *knocks on wood*
Mike, you coming out again this Friday? I called up the guys with the orange 8, they're goning to be there. You should check it out.
Mike, you coming out again this Friday? I called up the guys with the orange 8, they're goning to be there. You should check it out.
04-25-2007, 08:22 PM
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When I first got it, I was like DAMN.... it's super dark, but you get used to it and it looks fine.
Originally Posted by dontfeedthenerd
Thanks for your help 8rotor8.
I'm thinking 20% all the way around or 35% all the way around.
I want it dark, but not too dark that backing up and driving around at night is dangerous.
I'm thinking 20% all the way around or 35% all the way around.
I want it dark, but not too dark that backing up and driving around at night is dangerous.
04-25-2007, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dontfeedthenerd
Thanks for your help 8rotor8.
I'm thinking 20% all the way around or 35% all the way around.
I want it dark, but not too dark that backing up and driving around at night is dangerous.
I'm thinking 20% all the way around or 35% all the way around.
I want it dark, but not too dark that backing up and driving around at night is dangerous.
I would really suggest going with lighter on the two front windows and darker on the back so it looks more like you only have the back windows tinted
04-25-2007, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by tournapart
I would really suggest going with lighter on the two front windows and darker on the back so it looks more like you only have the back windows tinted
I'll sleep on it.
04-25-2007, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by dontfeedthenerd
Good call. Only problem is I think it looks really slick when you have matching tints all the way around. It's a pity -_-
I'll sleep on it.
I'll sleep on it.
All depends on what you want more
you looking at your car
or cops looking at your car, because most cops that will take the time to look for crap like that are usually dicks