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Old 03-16-08, 12:19 AM
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Rocky..those are some nice wheels. I remember that you didn't have them last time at the gokart meet.

What brand are they? Did you do a 5 lug conversion?
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Originally Posted by Ex-Eg-Driver
Rocky..those are some nice wheels. I remember that you didn't have them last time at the gokart meet.

What brand are they? Did you do a 5 lug conversion?
Naw they're 4 lugs. BBS RSII 17x7 but I never saw them come in 4 lugs. I don't think they're knock offs because the build quality is pretty good. But yah, they were the best 4 lug rims I could find that would fit my FC and I got them for cheap with tires

anyone have a BBS valve adapter I can buy so I can actually pump my tires?

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Old 03-16-08, 06:17 PM
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Nice...BBS...drools....haha
Old 03-16-08, 08:45 PM
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always wondered if I could jam a tripod in my car and use it to take videos. I tried it today, YOU CAN.


I took a video but the file is huge and I can seem to get movie maker to edit it, and I don't have any other video editing program on this computer
Old 03-16-08, 09:33 PM
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I need a new shift ****. My stock one is pretty old. But I cant seem to find one that fits the thread of the S4 N/A
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buy my old one, its in perfect condition lol.
Old 03-17-08, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by RockyZ
buy my old one, its in perfect condition lol.
Sorry rock. Id rather get a aftermarket one :P
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That sucks. There are hardly any ***** with this thread. I guess im going to have to get a new shifter.
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Well rx7 transmissions get pretty hot so it doesn't matter what time of the year, mine gets really hot and makes my hand sweat :P.
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it's in pretty good condition and it is zip tied on the top where it connects with the shift ****.
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Originally Posted by Ex-Eg-Driver
That sucks. There are hardly any ***** with this thread. I guess im going to have to get a new shifter.
Get a Momo and tap the threads. Razo should make a few that fit the S4 pattern, plus if you get a short shifter it will change the threads to S5 IIRC.
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Do any of you guys have an aftermarket shifter on your 7?

Thinking of grabbing a Miata one. Dont know yet. Or maybe just grab a S5 shifter form a junkyard.

EDIT: I want the 5 speed RX-8 shifter. Looks nice.
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Originally Posted by Ex-Eg-Driver
Do any of you guys have an aftermarket shifter on your 7?

Thinking of grabbing a Miata one. Dont know yet. Or maybe just grab a S5 shifter form a junkyard.

EDIT: I want the 5 speed RX-8 shifter. Looks nice.
there is a 5-speed RX-8?
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I've got the 5 speed rx8 one. Looks dope It's the euro spec one
Old 03-18-08, 10:23 PM
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Corksport is suppose to coming out with a short shifter soon. And knowing them it will be relatively easy on the pockets.
Old 03-19-08, 12:03 AM
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Thats what im talking about.
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shift boot huh i got an extra haha anyone wanna buy it for a few bones?

status on my car

gonna gather up money and take out my block. i will be ready in 2 week starting Saturday hopefully be up and running soon as well im looking in 2 and a half weeks
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Where you taking it to John?
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i need new tires lol. I was rushing home for lunch break driving a bit faster than normal and I was sliding when cornering.

I want to get a small dent on my rear fender fixed that has been there since I bought the car. The paint around the area is cracking and it's getting ugly. Do you guys know any local shops who would fix something like that for cheap?

Or maybe anyone who would do it personally for cheaper?
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Yea whats the deal with BARC4? Haha.

EDIT: Haz didn't you mention a BBQ at a shop somewhere?
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Originally Posted by RockyZ
i need new tires lol. I was rushing home for lunch break driving a bit faster than normal and I was sliding when cornering.

I want to get a small dent on my rear fender fixed that has been there since I bought the car. The paint around the area is cracking and it's getting ugly. Do you guys know any local shops who would fix something like that for cheap?

Or maybe anyone who would do it personally for cheaper?
Doesn't Peter do body work?

And for tires if you some really good tires for good price look up kumho MXs. Or if your not looking for a tire thats cheaper and still ok grip falken ziex 912 is the way to go.
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Originally Posted by ohayou88
And for tires if you some really good tires for good price look up kumho MXs. Or if your not looking for a tire thats cheaper and still ok grip falken ziex 912 is the way to go.
Damn, you guys are cheap.
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Originally Posted by phoenix7
sometimes you gotta compromise. Price is an important part.

What's better?

A cheaper tire, with decent grip but better longevity?

Awesome grip but the longevity of a house fly?

On a track car, on the other hard, you're talking about a different story.
True, not everything expensive is good quality, but knowing the history of the product you;re buying is key to not ******* up. Korean tires=. Trend hopper tires that have a history of getting "greasy" after they get hot=. ES100s aren't the best tire, but for the price they're damn good, and come from a company you can trust. Goodyear Eagle F1s have always been at the top of their game, and who can count out Bridgestone. Don't forget the age old adage, "You have to pay to play."
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The Hankook Ventus RS-2 is not that bad... They are Korean
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Originally Posted by justint5387
The Hankook Ventus RS-2 is not that bad... They are Korean
A048s aren't bad either. They're not korean


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