Yeah... so I borrowed my friend's truck so I can haul some things around and in return, I let him borrow my car. Well, he crashed it, I don't know into what yet... Here are some pictures of my sad sad car...

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/xDarkGenesisx/Car%20Accident%20Pictures/Photo-0188.jpg
Damaged Front

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/xDarkGenesisx/Car%20Accident%20Pictures/Photo-0189.jpg
It hurts to look at the damage.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/xDarkGenesisx/Car%20Accident%20Pictures/Photo-0190.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/xDarkGenesisx/Car%20Accident%20Pictures/Photo-0191.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/xDarkGenesisx/Car%20Accident%20Pictures/Photo-0192.jpgNotice the gap between the hood and fender on the driver side?
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/xDarkGenesisx/Car%20Accident%20Pictures/Photo-0193.jpg
Bent Oil Cooler

Well, look on the bright side: I have an uncle who runs a auto repair shop so... Body Kit time!

Let's play a game, guesstimate how much the damage is!

7000? i had one simlilar less cosmetic but i think more internal

Well, I can tell that there's some internal damage. Steering is a huge problem now, I believe some suspension components are damaged. The oil cooler is damaged as well, I will go check underneath it right now to see if there's anything else damaged.

Awwwwwwwwwww..........dude.......that sucks big time! :rant:
Hope it gets fixed properly and rides like before.

Oh...............nice touch on the washer fluid bottle!

Dave

Thanks. :) I'm checking for frame damage right now.

Not to add insult to injury, but watch this................you will need the endlinks back now! :lol:
Gotta laugh or it might kill you!


Dave

I looked over the damage outside and I'm not so sure if there's frame damage or not. If you look at this picture...
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/xDarkGenesisx/Car%20Accident%20Pictures/Photo-0191.jpg
The fender's crushed all the way in. Also, it moved the strut bar a bit, wouldn't that effect the frame on the other side of the car as well? So does that means that there's frame damage?

Not to add insult to injury, but watch this................you will need the endlinks back now! :lol:
Gotta laugh or it might kill you!


Dave

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Oh man... I want to bang my head against a wall... :banghead:

Tough call.....I'n not an expert by any means. I was concentrating on the other pic to see if I could really tell if the oil cooler was going to have to be replaced.

Find a good shop, don't have to go with what insurance recommends. Get it fixed right!

I was debating between the Mazda Dealership and my uncle for the car repairs... I'm leaning towards Mazda right now due to the possibility of frame damage. My Mazda Dealership has a collision center there.

Tough call.....I'n not an expert by any means. I was concentrating on the other pic to see if I could really tell if the oil cooler was going to have to be replaced.

Find a good shop, don't have to go with what insurance recommends. Get it fixed right!

I checked the oil cooler again just right now. The oil cooler is in good condition and does not need to be replaced, it's just the metal piece that's designed to absorb the impact got bent.

After a bit of research, it looked like there's some frame damage....

http://www.carbodydesign.com/vehicles/mazda/2003-rx-8/Mazda_RX-8_3-mid.jpg

all dealers don't do good work. but if they work on it, don't take the car until
they get it right..

Hmmmm... if dealers are bad for auto repair then I guess I'll stick with my uncle, that way I can also get a body kit and some performance suspension goods with the repair money. :)

John, I think the frame might be damaged from looking at the pics, I estimate about 7000-9000 dollars of damage on this. the cosmetics is nothing man

but your car's suspension will need huge work......and steering rack, end link and sway bar should be damaged -..-

This is kinda tough one. How do you feel about possibly going back and screaming at your Uncle in the case where it takes a few times to get it right? This has nothing to do with his ability in any way shape ro form, but I want someone I can rant at until they get it right.
I'd still ask around locally..and you know enough guys out there that can point you in the right direction.......even if it is the dealer. Just make sure they understand that you won't settle for less than back to how it was and you are prepared to bring it in over, and over, and over again.....until they get it right.

End links.... :banghead: (Inside Joke with Mazurfer)

Yeah... I wonder how my chassis rigidity will be like after the repair...

This is kinda tough one. How do you feel about possibly going back and screaming at your Uncle in the case where it takes a few times to get it right? This has nothing to do with his ability in any way shape ro form, but I want someone I can rant at until they get it right.
I'd still ask around locally..and you know enough guys out there that can point you in the right direction.......even if it is the dealer. Just make sure they understand that you won't settle for less than back to how it was and you are prepared to bring it in over, and over, and over again.....until they get it right.

I see, yeah, that makes sense. There's this really famous collision place near where I work, I'll check there later on today or tomorrow.

EDIT: Today's Sunday, they're most likely closed right now...

Did you ever find out what he crashed into?

Yeah...inquiring minds want to know.

Oh......and depending on which way you end up getting it fixed..........and make sure this doesn't influence your decision, but the endlinks and front strut can be donated to you(shipping included), if they haven't sold by then.............just let me know. But.....again.....it's way more important that it be done right.

Did you ever find out what he crashed into?

^+1

anyways...

WHAT THE HELL!?1!!11

isn't it like a law to never let anyone ever drive your car without you?? :icon_no2:

hope you can get things going bro - if not i'm gonna be majorly disappointed! i scraped my entire left side and came back - dozer freakin' totalled his entire car and came back - if you don't, i'm gonna have all the local 8 owners throw a rock at your face every time we see you on the road...

haha - jk .......kinda :squint:

Did you ever find out what he crashed into?

Not yet, he's at work right now and I don't have his work number. I'll be waiting in front of his house waiting for him to get home later....

Yeah...inquiring minds want to know.

Oh......and depending on which way you end up getting it fixed..........and make sure this doesn't influence your decision, but the endlinks and front strut can be donated to you(shipping included), if they haven't sold by then.............just let me know. But.....again.....it's way more important that it be done right.

That would be awesome... but that would mean that you'll have to reship the endlinks again... :)

that sucks man

bye bye RSR's :( x10

bye bye 2nd oil cooler :(

^+1

anyways...

WHAT THE HELL!?1!!11

isn't it like a law to never let anyone ever drive your car without you?? :icon_no2:

hope you can get things going bro - if not i'm gonna be majorly disappointed! i scraped my entire left side and came back - dozer freakin' totalled his entire car and came back - if you don't, i'm gonna have all the local 8 owners throw a rock at your face every time we see you on the road...

haha - jk .......kinda :squint:

Don't worry, I won't part with my 8 just yet. I'm more sad than mad right now... although, that'll change this afternoon when I see him... :eyetwitch

They got more miles by air than they do by ground by the time we get done! :lol:

bye bye RSR's :( x10

bye bye 2nd oil cooler :(

The shocks and springs seems to be ok.

dude seriously...

if i were you i'd go two notches above 'APE SHIT' when i see him...

They got more miles by air than they do by ground by the time we get done! :lol:

It already made a total of three round trips across the US. :lol:

Also, it looks like he hit something other than a car.

The shocks and springs seems to be ok.

really!? that's cool...

the frame looks to be damaged obviously - but hows your axels and control arms? not bent right? hopefully not - any damage to the passenger side door? sometimes when there's damage to the front fender it pushes back the passenger side door -

Also, it looks like he hit something other than a car.

yeah seriously...whatever it was...it won :icon_no2:

really!? that's cool...

the frame looks to be damaged obviously - but hows your axels and control arms? not bent right? hopefully not - any damage to the passenger side door? sometimes when there's damage to the front fender it pushes back the passenger side door -

Actually, the suspension seems pretty bad. I only have my cell phone to take pictures but the linkage and some other stuff are pretty damaged...

When he dropped it off he didn't tell you what happened? What the hell....

When he dropped it off he didn't tell you what happened? What the hell....

That's what I'm wondering...


"damn, i wrecked his car. Maybe he won't notice if I just leave it in the driveway"

It looks like the car understeered into a wall or something. Definitely feels like a one car accident or else he would've have just discreetly returned it.

Any possible way his insurance can cover it at all, or your insurance? This is the exact same reason why I won't let my brother borrow my car without me at all. I'm hoping for the best for you John! Get that bad boy fixed out of critical condition!

DAAAAYUM! that sux big time!:Kill2:

i say it was rx8 vs guardrail

If any of these spots are even remotely bent (marked in red) . . . . . I am sorry for your loss

If the frame is bent . . .. I am sorry for your loss

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=116713&d=1205095517

I looked over the damage outside and I'm not so sure if there's frame damage or not. If you look at this picture...
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/xDarkGenesisx/Car%20Accident%20Pictures/Photo-0191.jpg
The fender's crushed all the way in. Also, it moved the strut bar a bit, wouldn't that effect the frame on the other side of the car as well? So does that means that there's frame damage?

yes, i'm sorry to say but it looks like you do have minor frame damage. it seemslike an easier fix that you would think, but my guess would be 12k in repairs. i'm upping the price because many shops do not have a lot of experience with rx8s. but anyway

im sorry about your crash....if i were you id bitch slap my friend who borrowed the car.:(

and it doesn't matter how good of a friend he is to you, make HIS insurance pay for EVERYTHING. he needs to be taught a lesson, and if wasn't your fault it got crashed, so yeah...again im sorry :(

dude!!!!!!! WTF!!!! HAPPEND???? i cant believe this happend from the time you dropped me off to right now!!!!WTF!!! sooo wierd cus we were talkin about your car last night and this happens.....dude that really sux dude!!

Yeah there's for sure some frame damage. Especially noticing your strut tower was moved. *sigh* I'm sorry john but your friend should be taking care of this entirely for you. I wouldn't even let him meet me half way, make his insurance cover it all!

if not.... I'm sure you know someone with a shovel and a big backyard:uhh:

why would you use your backyard....go to an old army battleground so its nothing suspicious...

not like, i would know or anything :P

I know if those are hid headlights, they're a grand a pop.

:tear: :tear: :rant:

I say total it and make him buy you a new one. I absolutely refuse to own any car with frame damage.

Wow that totally sucks. I would make him pay for it because it was his fault.

Well, I just got back from his place. Luckily, we sat down and had a long discussion... man the tension over his dining table was insane. We called the HIS insurance company and they decided to pay for my damage. So basically, his insurance company is going to cover everything... now, unfortunately his insurance company does not provide me with a rental and I'm afraid to drive my other car (240SX with an RB20 Swap) since it's super unreliable...

I say total it and make him buy you a new one. I absolutely refuse to own any car with frame damage.
How bad would a car be with some frame damage? I know the structural rigidity of the car will go down but how much? I don't really track the car (Once in a year for fun or so) and it's mostly used as a daily driver.

Also, I decided to move my car deeper into my driveway and I notice the Check Engine Light and the DCS light on... I wonder if any critical components of my drive train besides my suspension is damage?

When he dropped it off he didn't tell you what happened? What the hell....

He tried contacting me and getting into my place, unfortunately... it was like at 6(Or 5 before daylights savings time) in the morning, we were all asleep. Also, our rooms are deep into the house and our doorbell isn't working... heh, talk about luck...

i say it was rx8 vs guardrail

You are correct, it was a guardrail. Apparently, a car cut him off and he swerve to avoid it, unfortunately... the 8's end kicked out and the front face planted into the guardrail. He went into a state of panic and ignored the other car the cut him off and didn't get his license plate down. This was all on the on-ramp onto the freeway (22 East from Magnolia for those of you who knows where that is) and the ramp was wet, probably from them watering the plants alongside the freeway.

How bad would a car be with some frame damage? I know the structural rigidity of the car will go down but how much? I don't really track the car (Once in a year for fun or so) and it's mostly used as a daily driver.

If the frame damage is repaired well, it shouldn't be a huge issue. I'm just incredibly anal with my car.

It just ain't happenin for your 8 these last couple of months.

Ok! I'm stuck with another dilemma! Now, my friend said that he'll give me his 99' Miata with 80k miles on it if I'm willing to do that instead. :) What do you guys think?

F that...

Ok! I'm stuck with another dilemma! Now, my friend said that he'll give me his 99' Miata with 80k miles on it if I'm willing to do that instead. :) What do you guys think?

I'd say take the Miata until his insurance company finishes fixing your car.

TBH, I also wouldn't drive a Sports Car with Frame damage unless the Frame damage was completely fixed. Once the frame has a bend in it, that portion is more prone to bending in the future. Id say find a place to do it right, or try and get it totalled out and get a new one. Also, don't just look at the part of the frame that is obviously bent, but check out the connecting points which might have damage as well.

Sorry for your loss, but use this as a test to see how good of a friend you really have. It seems as though hes stepping up, and if he does... keep him, if not, get rid of him.

That really sucks... If the damages are as bad as everybody's guessing, you might be better off taking the pay out from the insurance company (if the car is considered "totalled") and going out and purchasing another GG off the forum.

At the very least, your friend seems apologetic enough, but the KBB on a '99 Miata with 80k miles is only about $8000.

I'd say take the Miata until his insurance company finishes fixing your car.

TBH, I also wouldn't drive a Sports Car with Frame damage unless the Frame damage was completely fixed. Once the frame has a bend in it, that portion is more prone to bending in the future. Id say find a place to do it right, or try and get it totalled out and get a new one. Also, don't just look at the part of the frame that is obviously bent, but check out the connecting points which might have damage as well.

Sorry for your loss, but use this as a test to see how good of a friend you really have. It seems as though hes stepping up, and if he does... keep him, if not, get rid of him.

well, besides the frame damage and possible structural rigidity, it'll also decrease it's value. that's a huge red flag for someone if they're interested in buying the car. good thing your friend wasn't a douche and realized he was fully responsible. but like the other guys said, the price of the miata won't even cover the price of the damages. that trade wouldn't be fair to you dude.

Agree with everyone here in that a '99 Miata with 80k won't cover your damages. Three years ago I almost bought a '99 Miata with 45k, and back then I was only paying $9k and I'm guessing prices have only dropped since then. I'd honestly try to get it totaled. If the insurance company gives you a decent deal I'd run with it, especially with reports of people buying a leftover new '07 for $17,500.

by trying to get it totaled, do you guys propose he goes back to that guardrail and finish what it started?

he can give u the miata as a rental car for the time being. as a trade off for your damage....no.

i think that if you get the damage repaired correctly it should be fine, you don't track it so it won't effect your daily routine.

about the effect on resale. it all depends if you really want to sell it, me i plan to drive the car until the end of college, so if i got into an accident...oh well, as long as it is fixed, and you are happy with it, then it should be fine.

I'm actually planning on keeping this car for a while. I don't think I'll do the total option and have it repaired... of course, like what everyone been saying, I won't settle for less than a perfect repair so I'll constantly be on the shop's ass about it. As for the Miata, I'll turn that down and I'll drive my 240sx for the time being.

ouch, sorry to hear about this man. yah- it's always risky to borrow or loan cars. ppl aren't familiar w/ your car and don't know how to drive it properly. use "u-haul" next time. they have inexpensive truck rentals and would've saved u this grief.

hope u get it fixed and good as new soon! my guess is about $4500?

I can definitely say I feel your pain man, when I say definitely I mean definitely...

Do NOT lend car to persons for any reason they just dont know how to drive, most of them are not used to RWD...

Well ...

I had similar damage to mine here was what it looked like before.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/eddybearjm/Mazda%20RX8/Before%20Pix/0011.jpghttp://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/eddybearjm/Mazda%20RX8/Before%20Pix/0013.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/eddybearjm/Mazda%20RX8/Before%20Pix/0005.jpghttp://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/eddybearjm/Mazda%20RX8/Before%20Pix/0000.jpg

check with your insurance to find about getting a rental at a good rate. or even talk to the body shop to see if they'll roll a rental into cost of repairs.

well, with the miata as a loaner car, you also the risk of you possibly getting into an accident with his car, and then you'll be paying for his repairs and it'll be a never ending cycle of repaying each-other, so good choice.

My repair costed me USD $3,600.00 inclusive of labour...

So I dunno... maybe that helps.

^----i never thought of that, and yeah talk to the body shop about getting a rental put into the repair costs.

There are only two ways to fix frame damage...

sometimes they can bend it back, but it isn't that uncommon for them to weld an unbent section of frame onto the car. I've crated rx-8 frame "sections" for this purpose before.

The frame damage may have totaled the car, wait for the appraisal.

ouch dude... just saw the pics and the damages.

the frame is definitely damaged. and keeping it... i highly recommend you not keep it after repairs. the strut bar is bent... thats quite obvious its not good news and not good to keep car. even if its repairable, just flip it around and sell it.

trust me on this. it'll end up costing you less money and headache in the long run.
and the reason why i will not ever keep any more cars that suffered damage from the suspension on up.

if you can get the miata+plus cash and sell ur car. its not a bad option if you can live with that... those miata's have potential. and the benefit of gas saving and others.

think about it... remember, its not like you NEED a 4 seater right now. but if you do...make the deal work for YOU.

anyway, bottom line is DON'T keep the car. repaired or not.

john, DO NOT KEEP THE CAR! remember...

i might just tell you now... i ended up just scraping my old honda and buying a shell and vtec swapped my old honda. and man, was that sweet relieve. and the knowledge/labor i gained was more bearable than having a damage framed car that drained my money and time.

thats the best advice i can give you. GL

Lesson: Don't lend your car to anyone.. period.

i'm telling you now, even after 10 fixes, your steering will be fucked, it never went away on my old AT, even after they put in new steering rack.......its fucked........

i'm so sorry to hear this dude >.< and after all those mods are going in and shit.

hit me up if you want to go fuck his ass over

oh, and like others said, don't keep the car dude, get a new 8, the frame is fucked..........even if you repair it, it wont be the same >.<

Damn... I was hoping to keep the car. Looks like selling it is the only option now...

its not the ONLY option, but it's optimal, still, if you will be losing BIG on it, might be better to keep it after fix, but it depends on how it drives after

i hope it drives as great as it did John, your car is a nice, well taken care of 8 >.<

You have no idea how sad I am right now.... :(

knowing you, I actually have an idea

The damage would've been to only one side if it wasn't for the strut bar... the car just got towed away 5 minutes ago to my uncle's shop. He's going to repair it and then we're going to sell it. Guess what my next car is going to be?

I am thinking honda badge :)

Maybe? Honda only makes two different RWD cars... or maybe an 09 RX-8... I'm also looking at the M3's.

CIVIC EG woo! We both know deep down inside you want one :P

CIVIC EG woo! We both know deep down inside you want one :P

:greenchai :tank: :uzi: :ar: :rl:

http://www.ricehatersclub.com/images/Disfigured_Civic.jpg
omg how can you turn that down? :icon_no2:

dot dot dot

omg how can he not? :lol2:

sorry for the bad luck man =\

buy a 3,000 dollar civic.


and then this other FD i am building off of me! im lookin for 13k for it, it will have a fresh rebuilt motor, 100k, clean title! 5 speed, all black CLEAN interior! and since im still building the motor, we can put all other kinda goodies on the car while im at it =) aka. single turbo, flywheel, etc.

sorry for the bad luck man =\

buy a 3,000 dollar civic.


and then this other FD i am building off of me! im lookin for 13k for it, it will have a fresh rebuilt motor, 100k, clean title! 5 speed, all black CLEAN interior! and since im still building the motor, we can put all other kinda goodies on the car while im at it =) aka. single turbo, flywheel, etc.

Didn't even think about that Phat. John I can vouch for the FD its WAY CLEAN. And my buddy phatty face here is a rotary master. You might wanna take a look into it if it raises your interest.

But seriously... Sorry John... that sucks but think of it this way..... You just need to get a BIGGER NoS sticker to hold it all together :naughty: :rofl:

LOL @ NOS sticker. :)

I'm really leaning towards the S2k and the FD so it'll be narrowed down to one of those. :)

So, what's your uncle doing for the frame damage, just bending it back?

wouldn't bending it make it more fragile?

Honestly, I have no clue as to what my uncle's doing yet. The insurance claims guy won't be down to inspect the damage for a while so we don't know what we're doing yet. :)

LOL @ NOS sticker. :)

I'm really leaning towards the S2k and the FD so it'll be narrowed down to one of those. :)

Keep it rotary dude... you know you want to. :D

Anyways, I'll tell Phat to post some pics of it for you, or to PM you with it....Just gotta run over to his cube real quick haha.

FD is more fun, ive driven both. the FD delivers! in everyway!

the s2k handles good, and looks nice, but even after a turbo kit, it still feels slow =\

keep it rotary! http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/Phatmanrx7/20512593551.gif

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/Phatmanrx7/IMG00087.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/Phatmanrx7/IMG00086.jpg

I want...

I want...

Told you it was Clean :D

Funny how i feel that Karma has had some play in this john

i remember you saying something about: 'i really like the new 09 rx8's' and 'i really miss my FC'

i think someone's trying to tell you something :(

if you don't purchase another spinning triangle pusher, i will order the stone throwing hit immediately...jk...not really :(

no pistons John...

John, if you buy piston i will wtfkill you

stick with the rotary....honda's suck....the rx-8 has that special feel to it that no other car has...you all know what i'm talking about

I want a convertible and mpg. :)

rly?? i hate you, no s2k!!

I've driven an s2k before, small cabin makes it hard to enjoy the drive.

my friend just crashed his into a freaking pole, apparently, he can't turn as good as an rx8 :)

I want a convertible and mpg. :)

meh, they're really shaky compared to RX-8s and if you think rotaries are bad a 9k rpm valvetrain in a street car just bothers me. They make weird smells too, not to mention they look like an odd breed of pacific shark and are really tiny inside.

The frame damage looks minor to me.

Your Uncle will fix it correctly.

Lets hear what he says.

meh, they're really shaky compared to RX-8s and if you think rotaries are bad a 9k rpm valvetrain in a street car just bothers me. They make weird smells too, not to mention they look like an odd breed of pacific shark and are really tiny inside.

The ap1 s2000 uses the same tranny as our cars. It's not too different of a breed... besides the 2 seater, convertible, and piston part. :)

trust me john you do NOT want an S2GAY!! small cabin, even smaller windshield, no back space! you wont even be able to recline your seats,so you can pass out when your drunk, and it just wont be the same....

The ap1 s2000 uses the same tranny as our cars. It's not too different of a breed... besides the 2 seater, convertible, and piston part. :)



http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Touge-Battle-RE-Amemiya-FD-vs-Amuse-S2000_64256.htm


vs. "touge monster"


I win...minus the music.

FD!

Hahahaha, what's wrong with the S2k? I just got my tax returns... AWESOMENESS!

wow john, ur gonna be loaded this month if your cars totalled....check from insurance and check from state and check from government....must be nice...

i think john should come out in the next R Kelly video, u know since he likes to be pist-on....

Whoohoo!

Let's not kid ourselves here; while the RX-8 is a great dual purpose car, the S2000 is a much more focused performance car. They're really cars for different missions, thought both of them offer a fair deal of driving fun. Myself personally, if the S2000 with hardtop had been the same price as a RX-8, I'd be driving a S2000 right now.

i know i know....im just kiddin around with the homie...

Let's not kid ourselves here; while the RX-8 is a great dual purpose car, the S2000 is a much more focused performance car. They're really cars for different missions, thought both of them offer a fair deal of driving fun. Myself personally, if the S2000 with hardtop had been the same price as a RX-8, I'd be driving a S2000 right now.

EFF THAT.... FD for the win.

What an a-hole!!! I would have let you borrow my truck without destroying your ride...

screw you john!!

s2k's drive like they are a pile of junk...i hated it when i drove one. my rx-8 felt faster too. s2k....:puke:

People in the LAX Picture thread are saying I look like "Han" from Tokyo Drift again...
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=2343073#post2343073

And as for the S2k's comments...
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The S2k is not a definite yet, they're still pretty expensive. I might settle for another rotary and live up to the "Tokyo Drift Stunt Double" name. :p:

get another RX-8, or if you can live with two seats get an FD, NOT AN S2000!!!

FD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E7J93DnIxM

imo theres too much rotary biased opinions in this thread since after all, its a rotary forum (duh). Both FD and AP1 are good cars. Just #1 thing why I didnt get a rotary was the mpg, other than that they are beastsssssss

imo theres too much rotary biased opinions in this thread since after all, its a rotary forum (duh). Both FD and AP1 are good cars. Just #1 thing why I didnt get a rotary was the mpg, other than that they are beastsssssss

away with you piston lover:nono:

Dont listen to him John... he knows not what he does.

I'm hungry! Someone, take me out to eat!

I'm hungry! Someone, take me out to eat!

I'm hungry too.... but i dont know where you live or your number. soooo sucks to be you right now :lol:

away with you piston lover:nono:

Dont listen to him John... he knows not what he does.
you know tis truuuue! :lol:

I'm hungry too.... but i dont know where you live or your number. soooo sucks to be you right now :lol:

Boo! Man... I'm deprived of food right now... :(

you know tis truuuue! :lol:

The only piston I miss was my 77 Malibu....mmmm poor baby got caught in a flood in anaheim of all places and shot the engine and electrical systems and i didnt have the money at the time to get her fixed :icon_no2:

Other then that, I have been shown the light... and it is in the shape of a triangle

Boo! Man... I'm deprived of food right now... :(

SOOOO PM with your number. Thai is sounding mighty fine right about now.

PM'd!

Careful, usually after dinner john demand buttsecks

Who's going to the a'pexi event this weekend?

Careful, usually after dinner john demand buttsecks

Only sometimes. :)

Who's going to the a'pexi event this weekend?

That depends if I get my loan money in this week.... if I do then I'm going to be spending my weekend modding my car :Eyecrazy: excited in the pants I am

:Eyecrazy: excited in the pants I am

john likes that sh*t

john likes that sh*t

You know it. Nothing like some BIG man loving

I'll start a thread on a'pexi and gauge the interest. :)

I'm hungry! Someone, take me out to eat!


we should all try hooters some day.

EVERYONE! GO HERE:
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=140246

thai food ftmfw!

ftmfw?

elaborate...

we are having an rx8 thai meet here in vegas on thursday! ive never had thai, so im excited!

ftmfw?

elaborate...

for the mother f$cking win

thank you! and you should get some pad thai noodles. they're amazing :)

hmm ill keep that in mind, anything els lol?

ive been told so far i have to get
thai tea, and pad thai noodles

mmmmm thai tea with boba. yum!

did someone say boba? :yumyum:

Let's all get boba.

boba, what is it....

sounds like some kind of liquor-baked bread?? ok i have no idea, just throwin out stuff

boba, what is it....

sounds like some kind of liquor-baked bread?? ok i have no idea, just throwin out stuff

They are lil tapioca(sp?) pudding balls in a drink... its kinda weird if you ask me.

I suggest the Pad Thai and the Beef Sautay..... its sooo good

and of course FRY WANTON!!!

wanton, i know that word =P haha k ill report back to u guys on thursday night =)

i'm in.

jasmine milk tea with boba
regular milt tea with boba
almond milk tea with boba(can't go wrong)
thai tea with boba (not everyone will like it but lots of white ppl still order it)


There is much more, but those are the standard, i used to work at Tapioca House in Austin XD...

Ok ok! I say we hold a meet tomorrow for Thai food! What do you guys say?

I'll get some thai and eat it at home. Consider me present in spirit.

Ok ok! I say we hold a meet tomorrow for Thai food! What do you guys say?

When and Where?!?!

I have been craving Thai since the LAX meet.... WHHYYY In n OUT WHY!!!?!?!


Wait john.... its all a ploy isnt it....

"lets have a meet for some thai.... p.s. can you pick me up so i can go too"

:rofl: good job!:ylsuper:

Wow, you're up early! Can you pick me up to? :)

Anyways, check this out: http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=140291

thai nakorn????

you guys forgot I'm thai, i eat that shit my entire life @.@

Wow, you're up early! Can you pick me up to? :)

Naw I am usually up this early.... I have to get up for work and all that jazz.... stupid work.

I might have someone with me if we meet up tonight for Thai... but there is always the back seat :D

you guys forgot I'm thai, i eat that shit my entire life @.@

you guys forgot im mexican, i dont eat that shit all the time....

lolol, thai nakorn is not that good, if you want real thai food, thai town ftw!

you guys forgot im mexican, i dont eat that shit all the time....


i didn't forget you're mexican louie........ i have nothing against eating thai food,

ps: this thread has gone to shits

lmfao!!!!^^^ I WAS JUST THINKIN THAT!!!!! HIJACK!

I was gonna say something but this thread is in a state of deep confusion.

I figure this is applicable here: http://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php?p=2344574&postcount=1

Boba Ftw!

So.... who's down for Thai and when?

I figure this is applicable here: http://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php?p=2344574&postcount=1

Scary...

Boba Ftw!

that bug on your sig drives me crazy:lol2:

LOL! I can picture you trying to squash the bug on your screen.

^ the first time i saw it i almost squashed it or flicked it, i don't remember.

:lol: That's hilarious! :lol:

Thai food anyone?

traffic sucks right about now going east, otherwise it'll be nice to join you guys.

^ the first time i saw it i almost squashed it or flicked it, i don't remember.

:lol2: i had some boba today...

stupid bug!

Morning Dozer!

GOOD mORNING JOHN!!!!did you see how people are on right now???? 360 active users...

I know, there's alot of people, lets move over to the socal lounge. :)

Morning FattySpartanRx8! I see you viewing the thread. :p:


http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/xDarkGenesisx/untitled-1.jpg

^^^ahahhahahahahahah Peek A Boo!

Morning FattySpartanRx8! I see you viewing the thread. :p:


http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e37/xDarkGenesisx/untitled-1.jpg

HAHA sup john. I have been busy this morning at work so I haven't had a chance to respond to anything.

that and I have a migraine

THAI nakorn is the bomb dot com

beef sautay and red curry woo

I just ate at Thai Nakorn with Spartan, that place is delicious!

lol, tell them

"ai hea" and you'll get massive discount

Somebody say Thai Food?

http://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php?p=2348067&postcount=5636

^-----the meet was fun last night dude! i need to go back :)

oh any my contribution to the thai sensation :)
my yellow curry
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/ivoryphoto/modpics001-3.jpg
gils pad thai noodles
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/ivoryphoto/modpics003-1.jpg

gils brothers chow mein...(lol spelling?)
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/ivoryphoto/modpics005-2.jpg

and this delicious bannana thing that they gave to us all for free. it was amazing!
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/ivoryphoto/modpics007-3.jpg

those are good pics....what kind of camera?

any update on work done to the car?

If you are still looking at getting a new car I would advise NOT getting an FD. As awsome as they are and fun to drive they do not make a good daily driver. For 1 they are 15-13 years old and unreliable (for the most part). Its very hard to find one thats well taken care of as well as cutting your mpg to half the 8's. I LOVE my FD but would never count on it getting me to work everyday. As much as I hate to say it, in your situation the s2000 is a much better choice. My .02

those are good pics....what kind of camera?

a canon something, its my parents.....

dude that sucks,

i got rear ended last weekend by some guys from Canada....

shit sucks,

my exhaust is no longer mounted, and the rear bumper is all fucked up.

any updates on the car se3p?

OMG John... I've been out of the loop and just saw this. Glad it worked out w/his insurance and you decided not to keep it - that's quite a diminished value hit to take.... so what did u finally decide on?

Like they say

"Friends don't let friends drive their 8"

I feel for ya. Did you drive his truck into the pond?

any updates on the car se3p?

I just got back from the shop and apparently, my car's not totalled and the frame damage is not too bad. Here are some pics taken by my cell phone:

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=117387&stc=1&d=1205917216

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=117388&stc=1&d=1205917216

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=117389&stc=1&d=1205917216

OMG John... I've been out of the loop and just saw this. Glad it worked out w/his insurance and you decided not to keep it - that's quite a diminished value hit to take.... so what did u finally decide on?

I'm actually going to keep the car since the frame damage wasn't extensive.

Like they say

"Friends don't let friends drive their 8"

I feel for ya. Did you drive his truck into the pond?

I should of... lol :)

BODY KIT FTW!!!!11one!1

John

sell your rims -

get new ones...

i got second dibs behind Louie :)

John

sell your rims -

get new ones...

i got second dibs behind Louie :)

LOL!

GOOOD MORNING JOHN!!!!! dude did you take off your front accent?

Shit, I forgot about it. I'll go take it off the next time I'm at the shop.

UPDATE: Car is going to be done in exactly two weeks! I can't wait! :)

hey at least urs looks repairable.

ahhh, that hurts me just looking at it

cars a tough little beast. doesnt look it, but the frame is hardy. i SLAMMED a telephone pole and my whole suspension went, rear and front, but no real frame damage. drives straight as an arrow

you are going to appreciate the car a lot more when you get it back. good luck man and remember to take hella pictures!

yeah john misses his car, sooo much that he was workin on mine.

So since youre doing repairs to your car john u should think about adding modz!!!

for example... a mod you have always been wanting to do... the one you have always been talking to me about!!!

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4216/rx8b18up2.png (http://imageshack.us)

^lawl!

So since youre doing repairs to your car john u should think about adding modz!!!

for example... a mod you have always been wanting to do... the one you have always been talking to me about!!!

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4216/rx8b18up2.png (http://imageshack.us)

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

y0! That is some jay-dee-em tyte fast shyt yo!

^^^^^^^^ BAHAWHAHAHAH LOL.....

to hell with 20B...... now THAT is an engine swap!!

^^^ LMFAO!!!!!!! the best swap yet!!!ahahahhahahahahhahaha yeah baby!!!

we do? surf city which is now owned by tustin to me still seems sucky.(dunno if they got a collision center) tustin/irvine themselves send it out to autobodyusa. only good dealer ive been to is browning but theyre pretty far from us.

I was debating between the Mazda Dealership and my uncle for the car repairs... I'm leaning towards Mazda right now due to the possibility of frame damage. My Mazda Dealership has a collision center there.

John should go drive a pontiac fiero..........I would love to live to see that day!

we do? surf city which is now owned by tustin to me still seems sucky.(dunno if they got a collision center) tustin/irvine themselves send it out to autobodyusa. only good dealer ive been to is browning but theyre pretty far from us.

Browning is where I got my 8... good people and pretty straight up when it comes to costs and and shit.

JOHN!!!! when TF are you getting your ride back!!!??

JOHN!!!! when TF are you getting your ride back!!!??

You'll be one of the first few to see my ride when it comes back...
You're going to love it.
:)

UPDATE:
So, I was suppose to get my car back last Thursday or Friday...
They accidentally ordered the non-HID passenger light housing...
So now they're saying it's going to be done Monday (tomorrow) or Tuesday.

UPDATE!!

Car is done!
Looks awesome!

I will take pics ASAP.

I only drove it for about 30 mins after I got it back, so far, it feels brand spanking new!

^ sweet! cann't wait to see it.

Can't wait for the pics!

Atilla is going to post up the pictures for me. :)

My car is so low that I'm scraping every ramp, speed bumps, and potholes...

OK...some full rez shots folks

sweet sight!
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd48/renzo1984/DSC01205.jpg

Look! It's HAN!!!11
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd48/renzo1984/DSC01206.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd48/renzo1984/DSC01193.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd48/renzo1984/DSC01194.jpg

clean fit
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd48/renzo1984/DSC01195.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd48/renzo1984/DSC01196.jpg

THe only fitment issues
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd48/renzo1984/DSC01200.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd48/renzo1984/DSC01201.jpg

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd48/renzo1984/DSC01202.jpg

i thought i saw a small corner by the hood and front left head light
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd48/renzo1984/DSC01203.jpg

overall i gotta give shine some credit - the fitment seems pretty damn good. i'm definately no pro - but if i were to give an overall grade - i'd say a B+ :)

Awesome pics!

Well, that's my car folks. Up and running perfectly again, no frame damage at all!

looks good

nice looking 8 ...Renesis :)

what happened with the clear corners?

what happened with the clear corners?

More importantly, WHERE IS THAT B-SERIES SWAP?! :rant:

good to see you got you car fixed
looks hot too!!!

what happened with the clear corners?

I haven't had the chance to install it yet, I'll do it before the Irvine meet. :)

More importantly, WHERE IS THAT B-SERIES SWAP?! :rant:

It's there, you just gotta look closer!

good to see you got you car fixed
looks hot too!!!

I love the way it looks too! :)

wow... lookin better than before i see. your uncle's shop did a great job...
now lets hope it stays that way.

pop the hood, what's it look like where it was all crapped up?

wow... lookin better than before i see. your uncle's shop did a great job...
now lets hope it stays that way.

Rich!? :SHOCKED:

what up dude!? where you been???

/threadjack

HA told you i was gonna hump your car!!!!

RICHARD!!!! are you still alive???? or just been busy due to your family??

It's there, you just gotta look closer!


I demand PIXzxz

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd48/renzo1984/DSC01201.jpg

Replaced it with clear corners and fixed the fitment issue for the corners. Unfortunately, no up close pic of it since it's too dark to take a pic of.

Here's a pic of my clears in the dark. :)

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=119058&stc=1&d=1208412183

Are those 6000K HIDS?

Rich!? :SHOCKED:

what up dude!? where you been???

/threadjack

RICHARD!!!! are you still alive???? or just been busy due to your family??


whats up guys? i'm just chillin... been workin lately, but plan to switch as i took a temporary job. i didn't like it...

but yea, haven't been able to afford the trip to autobacs nowadays due to the gas prices... and i'm tight on flows lately. so i can only go to the 626 meet which is only 2 blocks from my pad.

nice hearing from you guys... the ride looks clean john!


* lets plan our caravan when sevenstock nears this year... i'm there dead or alive!
=)

Replaced it with clear corners and fixed the fitment issue for the corners. Unfortunately, no up close pic of it since it's too dark to take a pic of.

Here's a pic of my clears in the dark. :)

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=119058&stc=1&d=1208412183

Fu*%ken awsome hids!!

I swapped out my springs yesterday so now I'm running Swift Springs. I no longer have my RS*R's... Also, my RS*R's felt ALOT stiffer. I miss the lowness of the RS*R's already. Well, at least I don't scrape and bottom out my 8 anymore. :)