Off season mods?

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12-24-2007, 06:48 AM
Miatamoto

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Originally Posted by Mark52

I've already converted it back to run on the OEM computer (for State Inspection purposes) and then unconverted it back to the SDS computer. Pulled the intake manifold and installed an insulating gasket. Ordered some 400# rear springs to try instead of the 450s. Planning on piecing together another intake desigh. Other than that, I'll get an allignment and spend some quality time on a dyno before the season starts, and I'll be good to go.:burnrubr:

I've got just the right intake design for you:

http://www.fuji-racing.com/fujiracing_007.htm

;) Do it!
12-24-2007, 07:03 AM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by Miatamoto

I've got just the right intake design for you:

http://www.fuji-racing.com/fujiracing_007.htm

;) Do it!

Yes, do it! No one will think you're cool unless you do it.
12-24-2007, 02:46 PM
Mark52

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Originally Posted by Miatamoto

I've got just the right intake design for you:

http://www.fuji-racing.com/fujiracing_007.htm

;) Do it!

Maybe Sandy Claws will bring me one!:rolleyes:
01-09-2008, 10:10 PM
Ted the Red

I am working on sorting out the suspension to get rid of some of that rake. That and piece together the rest of my 1.8 swap. I doubt I will get it done this off season but I might have it all gathered and ready to drop in at the end of 08.
01-10-2008, 07:38 AM
bnordin

New paint and more skills I hope.
New to the garage - 05 Boxster, Black on Black on Black:D
01-10-2008, 07:46 AM
sammm

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Originally Posted by bnordin

New to the garage - 05 Boxster, Black on Black on Black:D

Nice! :clap: New AX toy?
01-10-2008, 08:05 AM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by bnordin

New to the garage - 05 Boxster, Black on Black on Black:D

Cool! Are you going to share it with your son at the autocross?

I look forward to seeing it.
01-10-2008, 08:07 AM
CosmosMpower

Is it an S or a base?
01-10-2008, 01:07 PM
bnordin

It is a base Boxster 2.7 240 HP, One step at a time.
Chris has driven it and had no problem testing the 0 to 60 claim. I am sure I will auto X it but a set of rims and tires will be a touch more expensive than the Miata. Maybe when Momma's not looking. It is getting hard to hide all the tires.:rolleyes:
01-10-2008, 01:17 PM
Titus

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Originally Posted by bnordin

It is a base Boxster 2.7 240 HP, One step at a time.
Chris has driven it and had no problem testing the 0 to 60 claim. I am sure I will auto X it but a set of rims and tires will be a touch more expensive than the Miata. Maybe when Momma's not looking. It is getting hard to hide all the tires.:rolleyes:

I've got 2 words for you. Public Storage! A 5x5 climate controlled unit can be had for about $25 a month.... should be plenty of space for several sets of tires, and a bill and key is much easier to hide from the Mrs.
01-10-2008, 02:01 PM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by bnordin

Chris has driven it and had no problem testing the 0 to 60 claim.

:clap:
01-18-2008, 08:34 PM
meelaud

haha this is going to sound really bad, but my brother bought my trusty civic some red H emblems for xmas. as of 8:33pm today, they're still sitting on my desk. but once mounted, they should give me ungodly racing skillz right? ;)

but i do plan on mounting a fresh set of 615's soon...maybe bumped up a size or two.
01-18-2008, 08:57 PM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by meelaud

they should give me ungodly racing skillz right?

Almost as fast as racing stripes can make you. :burnrubr:
01-18-2008, 09:00 PM
CosmosMpower

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Originally Posted by meelaud

some red H emblems for xmas.

Rudolph the rednose reindeer was the fastest one after all! Too bad your SI isn't the sandy/brownish color
01-18-2008, 10:03 PM
MadMonkey

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Originally Posted by jrj512

Almost as fast as racing stripes can make you. :burnrubr:

Hey, they help us out, right? I haven't lost an autocross yet!!
01-19-2008, 08:34 AM
jrj512

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Originally Posted by MadMonkey

Hey, they help us out, right? I haven't lost an autocross yet!!

Run outside of Novice and you will be in for a rude awakening. Have fun playing with NealB. :D

It is fun to have someone to catch, so you should look forward to it... and come to races at other venues! :burnrubr:
02-11-2008, 08:12 PM
ratt_finkel

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Originally Posted by Miatamoto

Springs for the new MX-5 (just for street/looks).

Custom Magnaflow exhaust for the B-stock RX-8. Any of you suspension gurus have any opinions about degassed shocks???

BTW, Iain, what was Garcia's idea for lowering the 8 without degassing shocks?

Yes, don't do it. Search for DG's secrets of solo on scca forums. That's Dennis grant.

I'd be happy to tell you for free what Iain would charge:drive:

EDIT: Traded in Bass Boat Green RX-8 for Bannana Boat Yellow RX-8.
For Personal Cars: EVO 8, Picked up some parts off Jim's old evo. And I'm now officially hooked on boost. I even't went drag racing on Saturday :gasp:
2.5RS: Got a new muffler, lol.
02-12-2008, 07:40 AM
Miatamoto

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Originally Posted by ratt_finkel

Yes, don't do it. Search for DG's secrets of solo on scca forums. That's Dennis grant.

I'd be happy to tell you for free what Iain would charge:drive:

EDIT: Traded in Bass Boat Green RX-8 for Bannana Boat Yellow RX-8.
For Personal Cars: EVO 8, Picked up some parts off Jim's old evo. And I'm now officially hooked on boost. I even't went drag racing on Saturday :gasp:
2.5RS: Got a new muffler, lol.

Yeah, I decided against messing with the shocks and managed to get Iain's secret spring recipe. I think I'll pass on that too. Sounds like too much work.
02-12-2008, 06:08 PM
ratt_finkel

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Originally Posted by Miatamoto

Yeah, I decided against messing with the shocks and managed to get Iain's secret spring recipe. I think I'll pass on that too. Sounds like too much work.

Also sounds like a good way to cheat. IMHO.
02-12-2008, 07:23 PM
altiain

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Originally Posted by ratt_finkel

Also sounds like a good way to cheat. IMHO.

It's not cheating if there isn't a free length spec in the service manual. :wink:

Seriously though, although JG's idea sounded interesting, I couldn't have done it with a clean conscience.

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