I just wanted to put out a special "thank you" to a special someone in Las Vegas for the incredible gift they gave me during the "What Happens in Vegas (http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=190608)" meet.

As many of you know, I repaint my car every year or so because of all the abuse the finish takes from the track time and long trips I take, including trips to Cali and Vegas to help out the RX-8 Club members in those towns. In fact, I had scheduled to repaint the car in August before SevenStock XIII (http://www.rx8club.com/forumdisplay.php?f=58).
But, there are many other items on the car that take a lot of abuse that are not so easy or economically feasible to replace or refinish on a regular basis. The windshield, headlights and all the other little nicks, chips, scratches and wear that pop up all over the vehicle would require a cash outlay to address that just doesn't make sense on a 7-year-old car.

Well, thanks to one of my more "obsessive" fans in Vegas who obviously care about and think about me and my car a LOT, I was able to finally get all of those items addressed at absolutely no cost and almost zero inconvenience.

I received all new paint on almost the entire car, along with two brand new headlights (those buggers can be over $1k apiece!), two brand new tires and all new window tint on all new glass from this very thoughtful, if not somewhat infatuated individual. I was also able to get the wear-marks on the trunk, sideskirts and spoiler addressed, as well as getting my new hood scoop/vent blended and painted.

I won't "out" this person because I understand that they wanted to stay anonymous and, because of their fervid fascination with all things MazdaManiac (http://www.mazdamaniac.com), would rather not be labeled a "fanbois" by the masses, but I did want to put out this public "thank you" so that they know that they are appreciated and that I wont ever forget this massive display of generosity (http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-205.html#NRS205Sec274). (I did get some really great pictures of you at work that I'd love to share, but I'll keep those to myself for obvious reasons!)

The new stuff came out perfectly - over $6000 worth of work (http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-205.html#NRS205Sec228) - all for absolutely no cost to me at all and completed in just over one week after I received this wonderful gift.
I even got the opportunity to drive around in a brand-new Dodge Challenger while the work was completed, also at absolutely no cost.
In fact, once the work was completed, I had an extra $1500 in my pocket, though I have to admit I spent some of it on a set of new track wheels (gunmetal powder-coated Enkeis). The rest I kept for a "rainy day". lol
It is, honestly, a bit overwhelming to think that there is someone out there that is so into my everyday life and so consumed in their veneration for me that they would take to time and effort to deliver such a fantastic present. I feel so blessed.

So, to this special friend: Thank you! Rest assured that your generosity wont go unrewarded and I will do my best to return the favor ten-times-over in a very special way very soon! :kiss:

http://www.mazdamaniac.com/images/misc/vegas/front_quarter.jpg
http://www.mazdamaniac.com/images/misc/vegas/rear_quarter.jpg
http://www.mazdamaniac.com/images/misc/vegas/enkei.jpg
http://www.mazdamaniac.com/images/misc/vegas/challenger.jpg

LOL

I heard about this from Ray and was wondering when you'd make a post.

Dear MM stalker, can you come out to Nor Cal at some point, I'd like free money and paint.

what is it with you and catching people?? beer guy in your house, this one too?

Best part was how easy and convenient the whole thing was.

After I got home from Vegas on Sunday evening (with absolutely no incident, difficulty or problems - we even took the twisty route around Searchlight!), I had a check in hand on Monday!
I probably could have had the whole thing done in just a few days, but I was having such a blast with the Challenger (and I am allowed to keep it up to 30 days at no charge) that I didn't want to give it back until I had sufficiently abused it!

what is it with you and catching people?? beer guy in your house, this one too?

lol

In this particular case, the combination of the Sahara's video and my GoPro mounted to the inside sunroof glass...

Christmas came early!
What's great about this little 'gift' you were given is that it never even broke your stride. Hell, just a few short hours after it happened, we were lounging in our penthouse suite drinking margaritas and laughing at the stupidity of this individual because in his mind he thought he'd 'ruined your weekend' or your car. haha, little did he know you brushed it off because you saw it for the gift it really was and we proceeded to have a great time in Vegas.

As for the pics / video of your little admirer. Isn't technology such a WONDERFUL thing? :D:

hmm.. to purchase a gopro.. or not...

laythor: do IT!
I got one from Jeff in Vegas and the thing rocks.

I've got one too.

Recommend.

The only downfall I have is not being able to find a video editing program to reduce the "choppiness"...

Suggestions?

http://thefaust.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/hannibal.jpg

epic, just epic

I hope they throw the book at him

So someone screwed with your car and your insurance covered the damage. You actually know who the person is that messed with your car?

I hope they throw the book at him

There will be no "book throwing".
"Thank you's" will be dispensed in a more traditional "Vegas" manner.

Christmas definitely came early this year for you Jeff. The car looks immaculate. :cool:

+1 on buying a GoPro - that's definitely on my christmas list this year.

Tubing: whatever you do, don't use Microsoft MovieMaker. It doesn't help :icon_no2:

Any pics of what happened?

Tubing: whatever you do, don't use Microsoft MovieMaker. It doesn't help :icon_no2:

Boo!

I have no idea, but it bothers me.. Vid quality is amazing though.

Any pics of what happened?

The pics of "What Happened" are in the "What Happens in Vegas" thread and in my first post!

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad263/xXEasy_E1Xx/What%20Happens%20in%20Vegas%202010/WhatHappensinVegas0618192010078.jpg

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad263/xXEasy_E1Xx/What%20Happens%20in%20Vegas%202010/WhatHappensinVegas0618192010099.jpg
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad263/xXEasy_E1Xx/What%20Happens%20in%20Vegas%202010/WhatHappensinVegas0618192010126.jpg

Boo!

I have no idea, but it bothers me.. Vid quality is amazing though.

I use Adobe Premier.

I can get a killer price on the GoPros, BTW.
Just click the link in my SIG.

Jeff, holy shit you made me laugh. Glad to see the car is done. I was a little angry and disappointed at what happened, but now I see how it all worked to your favor. I am glad God, our lord, savior, our salvation, creator, and BFF blessed you. I <3 God. lawls

*clicks on sig*

:suspect:

I have to admit it made me sick to my stomach when I heard what happened, I didn't see it as you did, your a better man then I to do so.

I have to honestly say I kind of wish I had conformation if it was who was suspected, because while you may see the blessing in the generosity if they are in anyway affilated with SinCityRotary it will be made clear to them that they are not welcome and can move on as I know all of our folks were outraged and disgusted at such an act.

Well only briefly crossed pathes with you during the Vegas trip ya seemed like a nice enough guy but had no clue you had rockstar status or else I would have asked for an autograph

Take care perhaps we'll cross pathes at SS13

I use Adobe Premier.

I can get a killer price on the GoPros, BTW.
Just click the link in my SIG.

I've got one, but thank you :)

Thanks for the tip though.. I hope it's not as expensive as all other Adobe products.

The pics of "What Happened" are in the "What Happens in Vegas" thread and in my first post!


http://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php?p=3418593&postcount=40
:scratchhe

Good to hear man, you handled the whole thing very well. Your attitude about the matter after beers was hilarious and I am really glad it all worked out. I was truly impressed.

Car looks killer!! Are you done with the hood setup?

Thanks for the tip though.. I hope it's not as expensive as all other Adobe products.

It is, but there are "levels" and I'm sure there are alternatives to purchasing the entire Creative Suite..


Well only briefly crossed pathes with you during the Vegas trip ya seemed like a nice enough guy but had no clue you had rockstar status or else I would have asked for an autograph

lol
It was nice to meet you too! I had a GREAT time!

http://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php?p=3418593&postcount=40
:scratchhe

Think he meant first post in this thread.

And I meant pics of the damage.

And I meant pics of the damage.

What damage? :dunno:

Oh guys unrelated but www.WhatHappensInVegasMeet.com is up and if anyone has pics or videos they would like displayed on it please let me know. We had stuff on here as well as SCR and other places and we figured one place to showcase as much as we could would be good with no more logins and such lol .... oh keep in mind it's a work in progress as I have time

What damage? :dunno:

Did someone vandalize your car? If so do you have pics of what they did?

I get the impression he isnt 'sharing but is keeping them as a momento of the generosity of the individual

Yeah, take a hint! :)

Did someone vandalize your car?

Vandalize my car?!?!
Why would someone do that?

No RX-8 owner would ever do that to another RX-8 owner.
Think about how humiliating for the "vandal" the realization of how little self-respect and complete lack of courage to commit an act like that would be!

Oh guys unrelated but www.WhatHappensInVegasMeet.com is up and if anyone has pics or videos they would like displayed on it please let me know.

Might be nice to have a little history about how this meet got started, BTW.

Might be nice to have a little history about how this meet got started, BTW.


Surely history as well as pics and vids from the previous years could be gathered there as well, I need enlightenment, was attempting on focusing to get the SA ready for SS13 but doesn't look as it is going to happen

It all started as a Vegas get-together for my birthday 3 years ago.

oh ok we can go from there :)

Yup, Phil Jeff & I got to talking about having a "little meet" out there during the summer and now look at where we are.

13x: I took a TON of pics last year so I'll PM you a link to my picture thread, let me know if there's any high resolution ones you want and I can email them to you.
Unforutnately I didn't take too many pics this year as I was severely under the weather. Hell, my doctor told me I wasn't even supposed to go to Vegas. Bah, what do those guys know...

awesome cool, the more info I get the better we can give credit where credit is do and let the history be known for those that join us next year and beyond

lol pdx ill PM you later what happend

Charles up to his tricks again ;)

Gotta keep him away from the bottled stuff...........

So
someone vandalised your car
you have videos and pics of the person doing it
it's some one who owns an 8 that posts on here

Insurance paid out and your car is now looking better than ever and you get to keep the $1500 you saved by getting a good deal on the repairs .

That's kinda what I read here but seeing as it's all in code I could be way off ....

seeing as it's all in code I could be way off ....

What kind of code? I thought my post was perfectly clear. :wallbash:

What kind of code? I thought my post was perfectly clear. :wallbash:

This thread is full of win.

Car looks great Jeff! When I'm not being a slave I'll be some to come by and see it.

Maybe your special benefactor could start providing this service to other RX8 owners. I could use a new paint job and a new front bumper!

So
someone vandalised your car
you have videos and pics of the person doing it
it's some one who owns an 8 that posts on here

Insurance paid out and your car is now looking better than ever and you get to keep the $1500 you saved by getting a good deal on the repairs .

That's kinda what I read here but seeing as it's all in code I could be way off ....

From what I know this sounds about right......





























or is it :confused::dunno:

Awesome Jeff, you have the kind of temper I wish I had, cool, calm. Thought about how I would have handled a situation as that? The 8 looks great and I cant wait to see it at SS13.

Starting a mod as we speak. Relocating the oil filter. Any other places besides the firewall?
Suggestions anyone?

Awesome thread and good to see the car back and better than ever.

For those who are confused by what happened, his post is perfectly clear. If you're still confused, follow the links he added within the post itself. There not all just underlined for emphasis, some of them are links. It should clear up any confusion.:Wconfused