Thought I might as well start a tread on the RX8 Day Out, just so it was easier for everyone to see.
Plans are coming along well.
The day to circle on your calender is Sunday March 20th, starting at 10.30am from Hampton downs race track car park area.
I have booked the lunch stop for 10-20 people at this stage, but if everybody brings a couple of people with them, we might get more then that number.
Hopefully everyone is looking out for RX8 owners and letting them know that this event is on.
Just incase anyone needs to know, the morning run is going to be around 1.5hrs and the afternoon run should be around 2hrs.
This should allow time to have a nice long lunch break and for those that wanted to catch some waves and a swim. Hopefully we can get the cars all together and take some nice photos to post on here after the event.
Maybe someone might like to bring their video along as well and capture the ride as we travel along.
Anyway I'm looking forward to meeting some new people and having a good day out.

Regards

Rotaman

Good work Roger

Nice work Rotaman , EXCITING!!! :yesnod::yesnod::yesnod:

Sweet. Looking forward to this!

Just transfering this list over from the other thread - 8 so far . Just copy and add/delete your name from the list as you like .


Rotaman
Brettus
Scottnz
xcon
pottsy
Inaguila
Miss8
Parle ?

Count me in. cannot wait to see so many all together

1/Rotaman
2/Brettus
3/Scottnz
4/xcon
5/pottsy
6/Inaguila
7/Miss8
8/Parle ?
9/sweetfa...

Thought I would remind everyone that its just over two weeks until the RX8 Mystery Tour.
Time to start cleaning your RX so it looks pretty for its day out.
I think by the time I get down to Auckland with all the road works around at the moment, I'll probably have to sandblast my car just to get all the crap off it.
Don't forget to bring your friends along for a great day out, you might even be able to convince them to buy an RX8 for the next event.
Remember if you see any RX8s around, let them know about the event.
The list of people ( cars ) coming is nine so far, lets see if we can get a couple more on that list, which would be great.
See you all soon

Rotaman

There will also be a ...........................

Mystery RX8 related prize !!!!

Had 'Four Guys' send out a message to all their 8 buyers (they sell a lot of them)- hopefully they will find their way to here .

sounds good :) 2 weeks to go

Are we still going for 1 tank of gas?

What times it finishing and where?gotta work until 330..

Miss8 - I think one tank of fuel should be fine, depending on how heavy you are on the gas pedal. I have worked on the day being around 3.5 hrs of actually driving. Might be a little more or a little less.
If you are bringing a car full of people along, ask them for $20 each for a days entertainment. That would be a cheap days out if you ask me.
Hope this is helpful.

ryandaum - I don't want to put up the finishing place on here, as that would be giving away a clue for the day out.
So if you want to find out the finishing place you can give me a call ( 09 4098198 ) .

excited.....11 days to go....

Looking foward to this - Just noticed an 8 in the carpark across from our building - will drop a note over at lunch. Budgeted for 1 x tank to get there and back and 2 for the day.....

sweetfa if your car takes a tank of gas to travel from Auckland to hampton downs and back, then I suggest that it needs a good tune up.:Eyecrazy:, or its got a leak in the tank somewhere.:)

Is anybody able to take a video camera along for our Mystery tour? I know my video skills are hopeless, but I think it would be great to be able to have someone video our day out and post it up on youtube for other RX8 forum people to see what they missed out on.

Rotaman

Well I don't get to drive the toy much and when I do it's play time so .......

Only one week to go!!!

Only one week to go!!!

Woohoo

Hi All

Just a few things to remember to bring along with you for the RX8 day out.
1) A pen and maybe something to write on
2) A camera of some type
3) A map if you think you might get lost or gps
4) Money for lunch and dinner/beer at the end of the day
5) A tank of fuel
6) A passenger to help you with the clues and to help you have a fun day.

I have included 10 questions into the Mystery tour day out, which relate to the places we will be seeing, so hopefully a little bit of general knowledge maybe useful and make it a bit more fun.

If anybody can think of anything else, let us know.

Thanks

Rotaman

i'll be driving solo

i will be getting new battery for car on saturday

1/Rotaman
2/Brettus
3/Scottnz
4/xcon
5/pottsy
6/Inaguila
7/Miss8
8/Parle ?
9/sweetfa...

Everyone on this list still coming ? Please confirm .

Used this event as an excuse for some much needed maintenance ....
New brake pads all around
Brake bleed
Oil and filter change
Rotate tyres
New spark plugs
Still to do :
Clean engine bay
Clean out car

Definately confirmed - Although the toy is looking pretty dirty (THe wonders of living down a nice gravel road). Here's hoping for hot weather and a police free run.

Speaking of Which the Drags are on in the weekend at Meremere

Hay xcon, if I see any good looking hitch hikers on my way down, I might pick one up for you as your passenger. Whats your preference?:evil_laug Don't know whether my wife would be too keen on that idea though.
Brettus, I'm just confirming that I will be there, since I have the clues to the mystery tour with me, I better turn up.
I cleaned my car yesterday, but I bet that I have to clean it again by the time I get down to Auckland, bloody shitty roads up north.

Rotaman

Hay xcon, if I see any good looking hitch hikers on my way down, I might pick one up for you as your passenger. Whats your preference?:evil_laug Don't know whether my wife would be too keen on that idea though.
Brettus, I'm just confirming that I will be there, since I have the clues to the mystery tour with me, I better turn up.
I cleaned my car yesterday, but I bet that I have to clean it again by the time I get down to Auckland, bloody shitty roads up north.

Rotaman

thanks Rotaman,im pretty fussy with the passengers i carry
hehe :) few/many rules when having the privilege of being a passenger in the 8

Hi guys, I'm confirming :D

Do you think it would be a good idea to give our cell phone numbers out incase someone gets lost along the way? Is there a specific point in Hampton Downs we are meeting at?

Hi Miss8

The plan is to meet in the first car park on the right as you get to Hampton Downs race track. I think its the park where the competitors would normally park their vehicles. If the track is closed and we can't get into the carpark, we can meet just outside the carpark on the roadway that leads up to Hampton Downs track.
If anyone gets stuck and can't find it, my cellphone number on that day will be 021 409 919

Hey Xcon I would only choose the best for anyone with an 8.:naughty:

Rotaman

hi guys. i'm confirmed coming. see yeah!

1/Rotaman (confirmed)
2/Brettus (confirmed)
3/Scottnz
4/xcon (confirmed)
5/pottsy
6/Inaguila (confirmed)
7/Miss8 (confirmed)
8/Parle ?
9/sweetfa.(confirmed)

Everyone on this list still coming ? Please confirm .

Used this event as an excuse for some much needed maintenance ....
New brake pads all around
Brake bleed
Oil and filter change
Rotate tyres
New spark plugs
Still to do :
Clean engine bay
Clean out car

I'm coming. We have managed to offload the kids for the day, so Mrs Scotttnz is coming for the ride too. :)

Best I will be able to manage is to clean the car. It desperately needs it!

Hi Miss8

The plan is to meet in the first car park on the right as you get to Hampton Downs race track. I think its the park where the competitors would normally park their vehicles. If the track is closed and we can't get into the carpark, we can meet just outside the carpark on the roadway that leads up to Hampton Downs track.
If anyone gets stuck and can't find it, my cellphone number on that day will be 021 409 919

Hey Xcon I would only choose the best for anyone with an 8.:naughty:

Rotaman

thanks Rotaman :)

my mobile number on the day 0273 555 607

i'll be there, so will my brother. 2 cars :)

1/Rotaman (confirmed)
2/Brettus (confirmed)
3/Scottnz (confirmed)
4/xcon (confirmed)
5/pottsy
6/Inaguila (confirmed)
7/Miss8 (confirmed)
8/Parle (confirmed 2x cars)
9/sweetfa.(confirmed)


Awesome ... at least 9 RX8s together for first time in NZ

My mobile 021 0710 466

Exciting!!! my mob # is 0211277795. I think we should have name badges on the day saying our real names and our forum names so we can put a face to the name hahahaha

/\ Mine will be difficult

just take the us off


0212463552

Me = -tnz. Should be easy to remember. Besides, name badges are against mt religion. ;)

021 751040

mine: 0210560305

my partner is coming as well:)

The List:

1/Rotaman (confirmed) - 021 409 919
2/Brettus (confirmed) - 021 2463 552
3/Scottnz (confirmed) - 021 751 040
4/xcon (confirmed) - 0273 555 607
5/pottsy
6/Inaguila (confirmed) - 021 0560 305
7/Miss8 (confirmed) - 021 1277 795
8/Parle (confirmed 2x cars)
9/sweetfa.(confirmed) - 021 0710 466

What time is it?

What time is it?

Look's like
"The day to circle on your calender is Sunday March 20th, starting at 10.30am from Hampton downs race track car park area."

One more sleep .......

Just enough time to clean my car again.
Lets hope Pottsy coming aswell?
Just left a note about tommorrow on a blue RX8 parked outside the place I'm staying at in Manukau.
I'm still hoping someones going to bring a video camera with them?
Remember to check the list of things you will need to bring with you.

Rotaman

Cleaned my car, and topped up the oil this morning. Just need to give it a drink on the way to Hampton Downs tommorrow.

Spent $832 on tyres for Mrs Scottnz's Mazda 3 this morning too, so I'm feeling poor, but at least it will pass it's WOF this week now.

Better charge my camera battery.....

Just enough time to clean my car again.
Lets hope Pottsy coming aswell?
Just left a note about tommorrow on a blue RX8 parked outside the place I'm staying at in Manukau.
I'm still hoping someones going to bring a video camera with them?
Remember to check the list of things you will need to bring with you.

Rotaman


Hi Rotaman, got your note :wiggle:

We are coming. I'm guessing that Cosmos is yours?

Hi Parle

The Cosmo used to be my fathers, now belongs to my father in law.
I've seen your blue RX8 up tilia a few times before.
Look forward to seeing you all tommorrow.

Rotaman

Yeah thats mine. I'll be heading out about 8.30-9 and i'll get some breakfast at Drury BP. there will be 2 cars, green and blue.

Hampton downs might be a bit busy tomorrow. Historic an classic racing is on.

/\ play it by ear - we can always meet outside if we can't get into the carpark .

Hi guys, I hope it is not too late to join you all for the day tour?

Its fine there. I failed today and thought it was the 20th and went down :( Was pretty empty in the carpark.

Then I drove back. Fail.

Hi guys, I hope it is not too late to join you all for the day tour?

Come and join us bro.:rock:

Hey guys, yeah confirmed too. Was up late giving her a clean and a last check over.

Cell is 021 923 522

No more sleeps! :)

Hi guys, I hope it is not too late to join you all for the day tour?

The more the merrier! Come along.

Its fine there. I failed today and thought it was the 20th and went down :( Was pretty empty in the carpark.

Then I drove back. Fail.

Fail!
Hope you are still coming today?

Our babysitters fell through at the last minute, but organised some more. Have to detour past Waiuku to drop the sprogs off now. At least it's kinda on the way.

Hi guys, I hope it is not too late to join you all for the day tour?

no problem at all . see you there

The List:

1/Rotaman (confirmed) - 021 409 919
2/Brettus (confirmed) - 021 2463 552
3/Scottnz (confirmed) - 021 751 040
4/xcon (confirmed) - 0273 555 607
5/pottsy (confirmed0 - 021 923 522
6/Inaguila (confirmed) - 021 0560 305
7/Miss8 (confirmed) - 021 1277 795
8/Parle (confirmed 2x cars)
9/sweetfa.(confirmed) - 021 0710 466
10/ nzmkey ........

A big thanks to Rotaman and Brettus for organising a great day! I hope we can do it again sometime.

Now, who can name everyone in the picture?

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_8920_1.jpg

Just wanted to say a big thanks to you all for making today happen - Hamish and I had a great day out and I'm now working through my second Bourbon showing the rest of the family what they missed

Special thanks to Rotaman

Look forward to the the next day out

Total km's for the day - 473

Cheers GREG 1

Thanks guys! How about up north next time?

Thanks Brett and Roger for organising a perfect outting !!!! Best roads for the 8 (apart from the odd gravel ones)

thanks guys :)

http://www.rx8club.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=3432&pictureid=24856

Red HOT 8

I posted some more pics over here:

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=3918417#post3918417

Feel free to add your own.

ey guys. anybody wants the unedited copy of mystery tour video? let me know.

thanks guys!

Thanks Brett and Roger for running the tour.

I just wonder how many people are interested to goto Hampton down for a halfday Skid Pan session. They have a slot on either Sat 16/4/11 & Sat 14/5/11 and it will cost $40-$50 per head if we have enough interest.

The skid pan session generally have two or more of below activities:
1-gymkhana in dry and then wet
2-free style - do what ever you like with the 5 cones on the pan
3-ABS/Safety demo
4-timed session

The event will be run by http://www.playdayontrack.co.nz/index.php

R

Hey everyone thanks for a really great day I had lots of fun!!!!!!!
Got my dad to check over the car this morning and no signs of anything wrong so thats good news!! may have just been reflections from headlights :)

Sad news.. I sold the 8 this morning, very sad to see her go but I will buy another one one day!!!!!!!!!!

Was great to have you along .
Shame you sold it :( At least you got to give it 1 last decent drive.

Check out the link in Scotts' post above for link to pics from the day :)

sorry guys , just saw the thread now , awww man i really wanna do one of these , somebody tell me next time lol

Hey everyone thanks for a really great day I had lots of fun!!!!!!!
Got my dad to check over the car this morning and no signs of anything wrong so thats good news!! may have just been reflections from headlights :)

Sad news.. I sold the 8 this morning, very sad to see her go but I will buy another one one day!!!!!!!!!!

Shame. I hope you have the chance to get another one some time. Sometimes life just has other plans.

Cheers to Brett and Roger. Awesome day out!

Hi All

Finally got back home tonight, so thought I better make a few comments about our day out.
First of all I wish to thank everyone who made the effort to come along on the day.
I think for a first event, it was a good turnout. It was a little disapointing that not everyone managed to finish the event, but I understand everyone has different situations and maybe we should have started the event an hour earlier.
Something I will take into consideration for next time.
As you will all see from the photos, the prize that some of you missed out on was a Rotor Clock, it was won by our Father and son team who managed to finish the event and got the most questions wright.
Good to hear that Miss8 got home safely and managed to sell her car with no problems. Hopefully you might buy another one sometime.
Fantastic photos from everyone, I certainly hope these inspire a few more people to maybe think about coming along to the next event.
Did I just say that, yeah well, I have been thinking already about another event.
What I would like to know is what did you like about our Mystery tour and what didn't you like?
This will give me a few more clues as to what would be good to see in the next event.
Please don't be afraid to give me your true feelings about the event, good or bad.
So far I'm thinking of a 2 day event over a 3 day weekend, this would give you a day to get home.
Labour weekend is looking good for me so far, and probably down in Taupo, so that we can get some more cars come to the event from around the country.
How about the " RX8 Nationals " or maybe someone can come up with a good name for the next event.
Anyway this may give you all a few things to think about.

Rotaman

I thought the event was really well put together – Thanks again, Brett & Roger
First time for most of us on a drive like this and I thought it was really good

Having a co-driver would have helped (will definitely try to have one next time) ,
Having no co-driver was little tough, esp not knowing those back road, but Hey, we got there in the end !!!

First time took my 8 for a run long as we did on Sunday
The windy roads were perfect followed by the straights
As Brett said, the traction control makes you feel like a good driver on those tight corners and turns
The few gravel roads kept us under the speed limit I’d say other wise ….

A 2 to 3 day tour would be good for the next time (Labour Weekend would accommodate perfectly)
Taupo would be perfect, good distance as well, central for most RX8 owners in the North Island
If route could contain windy mountains roads followed by the straights (take the back Roads to Taupo, if there are any :) )

“RX8 Rendezvous”

I thought it was a great day. If our original babysitters didn't fall through we probably could have stayed untill the end.

I like the idea of a weekend meet, but the extra cost of accomodation and fuel, along with arranging it around other commitments (like children!) may limit attendance. I would suggest that if it were to be a weekend that it be arranged in such a way that there was a "main event" on 1 of the days that people who couldn't come for the whole weekend could make a day trip of.

Oooooo......how about a "Rotovegas RX8 Rendezvous"

I liked the mix of convoy and solo driving. I thought it was good to do a bit of each.

I also like that my 8 seems to be running better now than before. Idling smoother etc. Maybe I blew out some carbon buildup, or maybe it just feels more loved ;)

We had a great day although I have to admit that a 13 year old was over driving by 3pm.

Loved the mix of solo and convoy and have to agree the 8 is now running really smooth.

Like the the two day event but again with three kids I'm limited to when I can attend so an entire weekend may be hard to make but on the plus side the better half after seeing the photos is really keen to come so maybe dumping the kids (Easier said than done) may be a go.

I think this was the first time I actually got to know my car and appreciate talking to you all.

The reason I brought the RX8 was simple - It's different and man when you want to play it does all that (except when being blown away by Brett ....not sure if the new kitchen will get in the way of a turbo)

Lets make the next event happen !

Was a well organised and thought out day guys. Really appreciate the effort you guys went to.

Im with the others (^) that perhaps the next should be a longer jaunt/over night affair. I felt that I was only just getting used to my car in the afternoon.... tailing rotaman helped somewhat :D

Those who are coming from upper north / auckland / hamilton could have a planned route similar to sundays? The plan being to have a north island / national meet at mansfield along with tips on how to get the most out of your car, then a track day....

"National rx8 track day 2011"

Thanks Rotaman and Brettus for organising the event loved every part of the trip and (sorry for leaving early I had uni the next day and was feeling unwell which made me skip a few days) anyway very well organised loved the staged and group cruise.

And did anybody else apart from sweetfa and scotttnz feel an improvement in their car mine feels completely different (worn in the tires and Prob removed carbon buildup), the car needed that trip was dying in auckland traffic.

Also will be keen for another trip/track day.

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=3918417#post3918417
I will add photos to that forum aswel