Hi all.

I have my car. Its great.

and its great from this side too.

Note the funny little downlights from the wingmirrors that morgan was on about.

Well done, looks good although it needs the rotary crest in front.

rael

I'll get the silver paint out at the weekend :)

Nice to see the silver in the UK at last. Is the fog light standard ?

yes sir, it is - nice banner irish!

oh and I got my 1 litre of oil in the boot! Weird yet cool - all velcroed in a zip up bag.

Originally posted by renegade_si
yes sir, it is - nice banner irish!

oh and I got my 1 litre of oil in the boot! Weird yet cool - all velcroed in a zip up bag.

thats great! I got my Sunlight RX8 on July 26th. I moved from the UK to the USA just for that! j/k

Love the spoiler...the US spoilers are bigger, and I cant say I favour them. Would you be able to post a closeup of that if you ever get a chance?

Sure, will do it now....it'll be in the garage though...

lip spolier 1

That one was at an angle so you can see under it....
this ones straighter (hic!)

oops....need to do the post reply button to allow me to do images...

heres one of ma baby in her house...sleeping like a pussycat (with buckets and things all around - heheh!)

that plate sure is reflective isn't it!

Nice one si, congratulations!

The silver really does show off the curves on this car very nicely.

it was actually, believe it or not, the first time I had seen a silver today....not sure if I prefer the Titanium Grey....its a toughie.... I'm happy though that I didn't go red in the end though. Sorry guys. Too flat under a dull light...

I would have gone for silver if it wasn't for the fact that my last 2 cars were silver. I was also tempted by the black but its a "high maintenance" colour so that ruled it out.

Saw a 6 in Titanium when I visited the dealer and liked it a lot, so Titanium it is!

Just noticed... in the second picture is that a passer by? The car certainly seems to have caught their attention! :)

Its a gem, the good thing is it will stay shiny a lot longer than my black one which is already a bit mucky.
Saw a silver and a grey on the way up the M1 to pick mine up (the first I had seen on the road). Also saw a red one at my dealer. What gets me is that in the flesh each colour takes on its own character, almost like they are different cars. Cant think of another car that pulls that off the same way. Every colour looks great in its own way, but very impressed with the silver. Hope you love yours as much as I do! Initial thoughts on the driving experience? Or will I find those on a different thread....?

JH

...murphy...hehe theres been a couple of comments on this one now - its the missus walking up our drive - realising how much we've spent on a ..... car! ulp!

Still a quick trip to McDs for tea and all but one now of the finding nemo toys for our 3 year old and all was well. Even better, both the 1 month old's rock a tot seat fitted behind me, and the 3 years olds maxi cosi priori fitted behind the missus'. Yaaay!

Well done si :D

Originally posted by renegade_si
...murphy...hehe theres been a couple of comments on this one now - its the missus walking up our drive - realising how much we've spent on a ..... car! ulp!

Still a quick trip to McDs for tea and all but one now of the finding nemo toys for our 3 year old and all was well. Even better, both the 1 month old's rock a tot seat fitted behind me, and the 3 years olds maxi cosi priori fitted behind the missus'. Yaaay!

:D All in all, I'd say a pretty good day! :D

Jon H.....no mate, haven't typed a thing yet, traffic has been terrible. Got 52 miles on the clock now. Best thing was the bursting with pride driving it from Weybridge to Byfleet to pick up the mats from the T W Whites there. People did stop in the street and look! I even had a couple of blokes in the big Marks and Sparks/Tescos - in the tescos petrol station walk straight up to the front and kneel down in front of it - I dont think they were bowing, but you never know!

Jon, whats really funny is that I'm changing my homepage at the moment to put the rotary gif on it and I've been looking for a post of yours - last I remember was the Newbury/ep3 slag off thread and then I got it then find you've posted here!

I'm glad you are dead happy with yours, and I agree about the colours taking on a different look. Maybe we're just mad with overload now after the famine that preceeded it!

Right, I'm off to go and drive around for a couple of hours, so if you are around Surrey/hants/berks you may see me!!!

Will take my 3 yr old...

Si

...oh sorry Stuartt didn't see you popping in there! Thanks mate! Whens yours due?

No worries Si.

I should pick mine up during the last week of November.

Only 1 problem though - there are 2 other RX8's of the same colour in cambridge, both of them are forumn members (Lensman and ????).

Perhaps we could go out in a trio and kill us some saxo's? ;)

Hope you enjoyed your drive :cool:

Stuartt, you think you got worries, another chap at work has just ordered the same T/G car as I did back in Jan. Two Tit Grey cars in the same car park!!!! Bit common all of a sudden (but theres no accounting for taste).:D


AnilS.

Originally posted by Stuartt
No worries Si.

I should pick mine up during the last week of November.

Only 1 problem though - there are 2 other RX8's of the same colour in cambridge, both of them are forumn members (Lensman and ????).

Perhaps we could go out in a trio and kill us some saxo's? ;)

Hope you enjoyed your drive :cool:

There's at least four of us:
You, me, Jon Brittan and a woman who had her car unveiled at the Priory Mazda open night last friday. All Titanium Greys. Nice car Renegade. I also saw a silver that night and liked it a lot. Please bear in mind that I normally dislike silver cars so it's an anomaly.

Thanks Lens! Thats praise indeed! I may be in Cambridge on the 15th.....in the car of course!

Looks great....congratulations..

Si!

Thought you were getting a plate made up?

Or was that going to delay you getting the vehicle?

Yes, that and the fact that the DVLA doc hasn't arrived yet - Rich606, any update?! B8 RXB it will be.

It'll be good to meet up soon again Contingo....

Thanks pillman! Not long til yours!

This is the keys and the alarm/immobiliser set. Different to the ones on the test drive cars in September (the press cars from July).

The alarm box is a LOT larger. IN fact, bleeding uncomfortable.

Theres 4 buttons on it.

Top right - lock doors and set alarm (lights flash once)
Bottom right - unlock (lights flast twice)
Top left - press this after you set the alarm/lock. It keeps the main alarm but disables the interior movement sensors. For kids when you lock them in (already used it tonight!) (lights flash 4 times)
Bottom Left - boot release.

You get 2 alarm thingies and 3 keys. The one without the shiny silver mazda logo is the master that you mustn't lose or else can't make another key from it. The other 2 keys are identical.

The Mazda fobs are from the dealer, T W Whites. Not sure if this is what everyone else will get too - dealers name and address stamped on the back

Ok the dash. Normal, clicked on mode...

Reeeeddddddddd

and then this one....this is when you turn off the ignition and the lights and go to leave the car. Nic dark blue. I know its dark here, but I didn't want to lighten the picture to give the best contrast with the others. The main one is soooo bright in comparison!

ooh by the way, note the position of the fuel gauge - 41 miles since filling to the brim and already its 1/8th gone. So estimation of 320 miles range on a tank? (71 miles in total now. sob its not new any more!)

renegade-si,

On the issue of number plates and your choice, I wonder if anyone is going to take up the option of H8RXB (Hate RX 8) which is also available. It will take a braver man than me.

Hehe - yes, I saw it - and actually did think about it for a laff. Someone got L8 RxB which is also funny!

So sweet. I love the back spoiler. Very happy I decided to go without on mine renegade ( hey did you take that name from the old 8 bit computer games :-) ). I just need to find out if I can purchase it overseas. Coming home to UK in 3 weeks, perhaps I can swing by a Mazda Dealership.

I just purchased a Fuel Lid for my sunlight RX8. All the pics are on my site.

Just clocked 4000 miles, I rem the days of 50 miles, sigh...

All the best, and cheers for the pics.

Irish in a RX8 - erm yes I did. I used to work for US Gold, and Renegade was Ocean. I was always a guy who did things my way (when I was younger at least!) and so the handle stuck about 10 years ago.

sweet car renegade,

looks great in the silver (my second choice)

I was using a company 3 series yesterday and it's amazing to note that the '8 is better in every department, handling, visibility, interior layout, power, braking, stability (it's been blowing gales up here)

I know i keep coming back to this point, but every other car has the hand brake in the wrong place, why has it taken so long for someone to come up with that scimitar brake lever and position.

so many nice touches, so little daylight left to enjoy them.

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KEF Owner of the dirtiest RX-8 in the UK (can i get a karcher for xmas)

Gratz on the car! looks good, now wheres mine:)

Congratulations

I got my silver car yesterday and was far too busy to visit the forum. How long do you think the grin on my face will last, I'm in danger of doing a passable impression of Jack Nicholson's Joker:D :D :D
I've already been stopped by 4 people in the street asking about the car and turned so many heads, can't wait to run it in and give it some serious hammer, how long do you think you'll be able to resist the lure of the buzzer;)

Congratulations renegade_si

The car looks great - and I think you're currently winning the award for the best pictures posted on the Europe Furum!

Thanks mate - oh by the way I was told porkies about the keys - the grey one is not the master, but the valet parking key which doesn't allow you to unlock/lock the rear centre and the glove box etc...you need the code on the keyring (DONT LOSE THAT!) its only a little metal number that you may be tempted to throw away - thats the code they use to make a new key /immobiliser for you...

Originally posted by renegade_si
Irish in a RX8 - erm yes I did. I used to work for US Gold, and Renegade was Ocean. I was always a guy who did things my way (when I was younger at least!) and so the handle stuck about 10 years ago.

Renegade, you know I have about 2000 ole speccy games on my PC, I always have a bash at Target Renegade :-) US Gold - impressive!

Did the price for the RX8 turn out higher than what was advertised? I know here in Philadelphia local dealers are charging 35K and over ( not inc tax etc )

renegade_si...how cool is that rear light cluster...you know I thought I had been all over these cars with a fine tooth-comb about 100 times but I have never noticed that amazing rear view as shown from your rear lip spoiler pic..

Thanks Pillman and Irish. Sorry only just read your posts - no wonder the thread died!!

Right Pillman, yes they look great - in fact, Im gonna now do one of the front again to show how cool they are too...

Irish - £22,300 on the road - not bad eh - at 1.5 thats $33,450 (including tax!) but then again I think thats inc leather etc for you lot isn't it and cruise control etc - we dont get those...

front lights 1

I had to clean these lights just especially....cars filthy too after all that driving...and I've just found out its 498 miles I've done...

..my jumpers filthy now...

arty shot - well actually it was raining and I didnt want to go outside and the england v wales game was about to start....

last one - Silver in the wet....

Post just arrived, still nothing from DVLA!

B8 RXB still going through labour pain stage:eek:

thanks Rich (I've bought the plate from him) - DVLA are SSSLLLOOOOWWWWW......

Smashing!

Heres a pic of my silver rx-8 at sunset the other day.

Originally posted by renegade_si
This is the keys and the alarm/immobiliser set. Different to the ones on the test drive cars in September (the press cars from July).

The alarm box is a LOT larger. IN fact, bleeding uncomfortable.

Theres 4 buttons on it.

Top right - lock doors and set alarm (lights flash once)
Bottom right - unlock (lights flast twice)
Top left - press this after you set the alarm/lock. It keeps the main alarm but disables the interior movement sensors. For kids when you lock them in (already used it tonight!) (lights flash 4 times)
Bottom Left - boot release.

You get 2 alarm thingies and 3 keys. The one without the shiny silver mazda logo is the master that you mustn't lose or else can't make another key from it. The other 2 keys are identical.

The Mazda fobs are from the dealer, T W Whites. Not sure if this is what everyone else will get too - dealers name and address stamped on the back

Si
From your pic of the keys (now who else would think of doing that???!!!) it seems they are different from mine. My keyring has "Zoom zoom" etched on the bottom under the Mazda badge, I cant see it on yours. I would go right back for a refund, you were bloody well ripped off.
:D JH

Jon....oh noooo!

Don't worry, the keyring isn't currently being used as I'm waiting for the one from the official owners club. Join, join!!

Nice pic Irish - I forgot u guys dont have to have front plates!!

just under 900 miles done.

Heres a pic of oil use - the red lines have been added for clarity. Hopefully they make sense - the middle one showing its still around 5/6 full to the brim (it was just above the max line when I got the car)

No discolouration of the oil...

more pics of cool Rx-8 things....

washers arent on the bonnet, but under it - see the pic!

look at this picture...whats different about it to most cars?

no key hole passenger side is about the only thing I can think of.

...thats it! waaay cool!

I'm trying to rememebr if my TT had them on both sides..

My C70 only has them on the drivers side. Never really considered it 'cool' though! :p

When was the last time you opened a car with a key in the door anyway? :)

On the picture showing the position of the washer jets, did anyone else notice anything funny in the background...

Hint: look at the containers :) :) :)

Originally posted by renegade_si
look at this picture...whats different about it to most cars?

There's NO door handle/opener on the rear door;)

haha. well spotted you slut.

Originally posted by Ricardo
On the picture showing the position of the washer jets, did anyone else notice anything funny in the background...

Hint: look at the containers :) :) :)

:D :D

Good spot!

Do sluts come in a tin in Surrey? Must pay a visit.

I think they are mail order too. www.tinofsluts.com

Originally posted by druck
When was the last time you opened a car with a key in the door anyway? :)

Was thinking about that a month or so back, thought to myself -

"had this car about a year now (old car that is!) and not once have i used this key... whats the point in them supplying a key..."

Then it hit me... DUH, the ignition?!!!
:D :D :D

Well soon you wont need one even for that. Some Mercs just have a starter button that works if you have the key in your pocket.

Cheers
---Dave

Yeah, not sure if i like the idea or not?

I can see it ending up with the identity cards being proposed getting programmed to work your car, house etc (some way off granted) - big brother is on his way

Not that i'm against the idea of identity cards - somewhat off track here ...

Thanks for all the cool pics renegade_si - keeping us rx8-less members happy with all the snap-shots - keep em coming :)

ok, since I actually washed my car today, I thought I'd take some pics!

rear....

3/4 view from behind!

same, but a little lower down....

I like this one....

..more

other side...

....so THATS what its like underneath. Rusting exhaust box already..?

..other side again...

Where's the new plates???

Whats that horrible orange sticker thingy in your back window?

It's one of those "Small minded persons in the Back" danglies.

......hahahaha

its a wolves kit u blind buggers, and its old gold not orange!

The plates? Well, T W Whites haven't been able to make up the plate as they have run out of letters at the moment.

To be honest, I may have to pay to have the GT Grafix ones done after all as it will be needed for next weekend owners club committee meeting