So last Thursday, I purchased a used 2005, Sunlight Silver Metallic, 6spd RX8 with 34,xxx miles on it....I think it's the sport version, with some add ons....got to say I'm really lovin' it so far....I came from a 2007 350z, so this was a drastic change....I'm in the bay area, so eager to meet some fellow 8 owners, etc....will try to post pics eventually...

lucky you youre near socal, the socal 8 owners are REALLY active, so dont be afraid to post in west section

and WELCOME TO THE ADDICTION!

thanks....actually I used to live in socal, in Irvine actually, haha.....so this whole norcal thing is definitely much different....

What about the RX-8 made you a convert? I hope you are enjoying the red-line.

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Welcome man

What about the RX-8 made you a convert? I hope you are enjoying the red-line.

Well I've always been someone to enjoy the twisty roads, more than a straight line....so I chose the 350z a few years ago....that car was great...great usable power, great handling, good styling, etc....however it wasn't practical at all....so last year I sold my Z so I could save up for some other things....luckily I live near enough to the BART and buses to get to school and work, so have been relying on public transportation for a year or so....so a few weeks ago, I decided I needed a car again, lol...so I've always liked the rx8 looks, and have heard many great things about the handling and the wonders of the triangular engine...so I test drove a few, and fell in love with it...was on craigslist 2 weeks ago and came across a good deal and voila......rx8 is a great platform, and has a usable trunk, "rear" seats, and that feeling of a sports car, which I never really felt with the z....

Thanks....

(had to come in here since your username had "54" in it)


1st off: welcome to the cult!!!!! errrrr..... I mean, "club" :evil_laugh
Glad to hear you made the switch from a Z to an 8 and are loving the results. Make sure you do plenty of searching / reading as this forum (more then any other forum I've ever been on) is an amazing place full of vast knowledge, advice, and great people.

Also, make sure you check out the West subforum for local meets / events in your area.

welcome to our humble abode!
i see we are growing quite fast!

anyways i hope you don't miss all the torque you had with the z! and its nice to see someone make the change and really enjoy it! welcome!

Welcome! Hit up the meets!

Kthaxbi

Welcome, I recently bought an RX-8 as well. Best car I've ever owned once I got over the mpgs. I'm in the North Bay. Maybe we can get a meet going for the Bay Area?

Welcome to the club!

welcome to our humble abode!
i see we are growing quite fast!

anyways i hope you don't miss all the torque you had with the z! and its nice to see someone make the change and really enjoy it! welcome!

yeah, having to rev a little higher is a change, but a pleasant one....i'm looking forward to having some nice track days with this car!

Welcome, I recently bought an RX-8 as well. Best car I've ever owned once I got over the mpgs. I'm in the North Bay. Maybe we can get a meet going for the Bay Area?

yeah i'm down...always nice to meet fellow car enthusiasts....was active in socal with the scion clubs and z clubs...

Welcome to the Club!

Enjoy the ride

welcome to the club

Welcome and start making plans to come to Irvine in Sept or Oct for Seve Stock.

The largest gathering of Rotaries in the world!

The food is good.

Just start talking to anyone and you'll find we are all friendly and you will end up meeting alot of members that post here.

Welcome to the club!

yeah i'm down...always nice to meet fellow car enthusiasts....was active in socal with the scion clubs and z clubs...

Ha, I just noticed you had a tC, that's what I traded in for the RX. I'm in the midst of selling all my old aftermarket parts on Scionlife. I almost bought a Z last year to boot...great minds think a like!

yeah, having to rev a little higher is a change, but a pleasant one....i'm looking forward to having some nice track days with this car!

Nice, hope to see at the track. I do 6-10 HPDEs per year but I don't see that many other RX8s at the local tracks here (Thunderhill, Buttonwillow, Sears Point, etc.).

Nice, hope to see at the track. I do 6-10 HPDEs per year but I don't see that many other RX8s at the local tracks here (Thunderhill, Buttonwillow, Sears Point, etc.).

I was thinking of going to Infineon this April maybe I'll see you there.

I was thinking of going to Infineon this April maybe I'll see you there.

My next two track days will probably be these at Buttonwillow:
Apr 9: http://www.cccbmwcca.org/BMW/High_Performance_Driving_School.html
Apr 10: http://www.speedventures.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?id=279

What's the event at Infineon?

yeah, dependent on work and such I should be able to get a few track days this year....are there any local roads that are good for some scenic/spirited drives? It's my second year here in the bay area but haven't really explored any good roads yet...

i heard calaveras near san jose is pretty nice.