Hi all, as we have been talking about a RX8 meet in the Toronto Owner thread and since nobody wants to make a new thread I guess I will and I know there are people interested in this little meet since the weather should be nice and it's time that we should get to know other RX8 owners better.


Date people suggest: this Sat Oct 2 ( time have not been set)

> Please give input on what time is the best for everyone.


Location: Dave and Buster on HWY7 and 400


anyone interested please post and we will set a time.


thanks

looking forward to this meet.

You guys better show up on the weekend of the 16th for the RX-7 gathering!

I would make it to this, unfortunately I'm off to Ottawa to help a few friends...

I hope the meet turns out well... (and you guys better stick around for some people as some people don't know how to tell time! :cool: )

Lates,

Would love to be there. Unfortunately, my new book launch at the Oshawa Airport-Camp-X Museum starts at 12:00 running until 5:00 pm. Best wishes for great weather and a super turnout. :)

Once i time is put down i'll know for sure ... thanks for teh post mzspeed

It's a little short notice, but I want in.

shiza, i have an implementation i have to manage on saturday. Anyway to make it sunday?



MrJynx

Well let see who can make it to this on Sat or Sun. If more people can make it Sunday then we can make this Sunday..

People who are interested please let us know so we can set the right Date and time.

I really hope to get to meet you guys .

so far MrJinx can make it on Sunday.

I can make it Sat or Sun to it doesn't really matter for me.

2 people available for Sunday so far (include myself)

Sunday..earlier the better... well not that early :) 11: 00 ish?

Saturday late afternoon or evening or Sunday late afternoon say between 3 and 5PM.

Saturday or Sunday works here ... Eary afternoon

OK, so who can make it on Sunday at around 3:00 PM...

if all can make it at this time then we can set this time.

please confirm

i can most likely make it anytime, is sunday the day we are leaning towards?? I have an exam monday, so thats cutting it close, but i will try. What about saturday afternoon?? where is the RX-7 meet on the 16th?

OK it seems like there is more people that will be able to make it on Saturday then Sunday.

OK now lets set a right date now.

Date: OCT 2 Saturday 3:00PM at D&B at Highway 7 and 400.

Now lets confirm who is going for sure.. I don't want to be the only one there.


thanks

Eric

btw Neo, where is the RX7 meet on the 16th

I'm in for sure.

Sat at 3 is good, gives me part of the afternoon to wash my car first... by HAND.

last time i told the guys that i just ran it through a touchless wash, i just saw the jaws drop to the ground :)

Hope to see some new faces.

OK, that's great...

so far 3 has confirmed for Sat at 3:00pm... including myself.

so who else is interested please confirm.

can't wait to meet you guys..

I drive a velocity red rx8

how about crackerjax and shamblerock?

Sign me up.... Saturday at 3pm

I have a silver. I want to be the only silver again this meet, so other silvers.. BEAT IT. jk:)

that's cool...

now we have 4 confirmed...

anyone else interested.. should be fun .. can't wait to meet new people with nice cars...

I have the "super velocity red - Limited Edition" version with extra large and shinier golden metal flakes in the paint. Just kidding. Velocity Red here also.

I'm pretty sure I can make it for 3pm on saturday, can't confirm though because of work.. I have black GT, strakes, spoiler.


MrJynx

Did you guys consider goingon the C7 cruise this Sunday? 350 cars..,

where and what time is the C7 cruise on Sunday?

There is a 95% chance I can stop by in my Silver 8 (Sorry CrackerJax) for a little while before I pickup my wife at work. Ok, maybe 98%.

cool, another member coming..

total 5...

anybody else interested?

There is a gray Titanium in Mississauga that I've seen a few times. Saw him again this morning driving down Unity Drive with one of his headlights burnt, I think. If he's reading this thread he should also come out!

titanium with a burnt out lite??? dude's gotta fix that shiiet, we gotta represent, otherwise, leave your beater at home please :rolleyes:

someone near my street picked up a new black rx8, wonder if he comes to this site. it's usually parked right at the end of the drive way, i see it every morning when i leave for work.

OK I recently meet a couple of Rx8 when I was @ Shell car wash, I will bring them to D & B too. 1 Blue and 2 reds. Total of 4 including me. See ya this Saturday but I have to warn u guys there is chance of raining on Saturday.

This is great... Total of 9 rx8 owners coming out... this is going to be good..

Yes I heard the it might rain, but more in the morning and it should be nice and shiny in the afternoon..; so hopefully by 3:00 it clears up..


so which parking lot should be meet at D&B.. any suggestions so we don't have to look around in the parking lot.

sorry guys . Can’t make it . Got previous engagements that are going to keep me up north.

i think there is a bally's fitness centre lot, right beside D & B, its usually empty

OK. so it's set...

Tomorrow Sat 02, @ 3:00pm @ D&B at the Bally's Fitness center parking lot.

Hope to see you all there...

thanks for the people coming out with the quick reply..


looking forward.

Pete, it must be a girl that keeping you up north because nothing could be more important than meeting with your RX-8 buddies!

If the book launch in Oshawa finishes around 3:00, I'll try to scoot away shortly after and make it before 4:00..don't everybody leave right at 4:00, okay?

so 3pm it is, but if it rains, im gonna be pretty moody!!! bahahaha

For sure some people will not be on time therefore we should still be there at 4:00pm

so apaul, if you can make it that would be great.

Yes I hope it doesn't rain too... I've checked the weathernetwork and it will rain in the morning and will be nice and sunny in the afternoon.. so it should be ok..

yes 3:00 it is..

"So apaul, if you can make it that would be great."

Will try my best mz:) Thanks.

[Pete.. you must be into some serious s...t. Good for you! :) you'll be missed! . I will carry the Yellow banner for the two of us]

Heres the day, lets hang out more often since there are so many nice ppl there.

Great pictures... I will post my pics soon...

We had a very fun afternoon, met some very nice people...

For sure we will come out again soon.

Don't worry, I will organize the next meet.

Uhmm I don't think there is a TO RX8 Club. Maybe we can start one up now.

I will see what I can do, maybe build a web page etc.

Any suggestions.

let me know

It was great meeting you guys and gal.

Mspeed, thanks for coordinating the meet. It was really enjoyable and the people that showed up were really great. I think its a great idea to have a TO chapter of the RX-8 owners/club. Who, knows with any luck we might even be able to get Mazda's attention if we grew it large enough. Maybe they may even throw us some goodies (mods, rims, turbos, mazdaspeed kits, etc ) for free or seek our expert and high refined opinions when the develop the rx-8 SSTT ("Super Sport Twin Turbo") or the RX-9!!!

R888, nice pics, I'll post mine soon as well.

Rotoweee (I think you had the titanium 8) , sorry about the 170 KM/H flyby going south on the 400 but I was running real late.

Kartracer, hope you made it safely to London. You still have to show me how to effectively do the break & gas downshifting thing!

I would have been there but we had some problems at work so i couldn't come :( wow it looks like a lot of people showed up! post more pics, see you guys next time..



MrJynx

I was on my way but then got a call for an urgent matter at work, sorry guys. Looks like it was a great turn out!

On another note, around 5:30pm yesterday I was going down the 427 and saw a Titanium 8 merge in from the 407 ahead. I sped up to catch up and followed for a bit then moved over next to it and signaled the driver with a "What's up" type salute, he just turned away and ignored it. I thought maybe it was one of the guys that had left the meet but was very disapointed with the reaction, or no reaction in this case. Maybe with the tinted windows on my car he couldn't see inside but it was pretty sunny at the time.

Anyways I look forward to the next one, hope its soon!

It was GREAT seeing old friends [Mr. and Mrs.Rotorwheee :)] and meeting so many new[to me :) ] RX-8 drivers/ enthusiasts. Glad I was able to add a touch of Yellow to the incredible spectrum shown in these pics. Spectacular! Thx, R888!

For some inexplicable reason, my Fuji A 310 refused to cooperate. As soon as I could find a spot to park when I got back into the city, I sat fiddling with it and got a swell pic of the 8's steering wheel.. :( . Oh, well at least I know that it was my fault and the camera's not kaput. ..operator error :rolleyes: \

I'm all for a Toronto Chapter, Shamblerock..following your line of thought, membership in the Trillium Miata Club got me a 10% discount on parts and service, a newsletter and monthly meetings at locations around the GTA.

And just imagine if a bunch of us showed the flag at Tail of the Dragon [is it really 11 h to NC?]

Thanks again mzpeed and everyone for being there.. Looking forward to our next encounter. :)

Here are some more pics. (Had to stick one in with the Canadian Flag in the background) :)

It was nice to get togehter with everyone (glad the weather cooperated). I'd post the pictures I took but they would just be duplicates of what have already been posted.

A T.O. chapter of the RX club would be great.

A special thumbs up to Mzpeed for putting it together

Well, I'll be! I did get some pics after all! Reduced too much; the others are much better, but ..

definatly a great meet! we'll have to get together soon. I'm so happy the weather turned out nice, couldnt ask for any more!

Better size. (click to enlarge) Photoshop 2 is great ...thanks for yours, Shamblerock.

Great pictures... sorry I didn't have time to post my pictures yet... will post it properly later tonight.

Yes this was definately a great meet. For sure we will have more chances to come out and do this again.

Thanks everyone for coming out...

I will think about when we should meet the next time and when. I think our next meet, we should have lunch or dinner so we can sit down and have a beer etc..

As I will also see if I can look into establishing a RX8 club for TO.

Let me know if anyone will be interested in helping me out cause I know there is alot of work involve. If someout will help me out, maybe we can get this club started earlier. I know there will be more and more RX8 owners in the future so for sure if we have a club it will grow. And as Shamblerock mentioned, if we have a enough people in our club then we might be able to get some sponsors or dicounts in our future purchase of parts & accessories..

thanks again and it was nice meeting everyone.

let me know if it's a good idea to establish a TO RX8 club and if anyone wants to help me out.

Mzpeed, I can produce a cool intro video (1 to 5 minutes; whatever we feel is appropriate, with our own cars and catching shots of well known T.O. spots (CN Tower, skydome, Yorkville, etc....) with some catchy music and special effects.

Don't know how I can help witrh establishinf a web site as that is unknown territory to me. If you know what you need, tell us what are the items/tasks and each person can contribute wherever they can.

Thanks Shamblerock.. That's not a bad idea...

Yes for sure. I will see and ask around on how to establish this club..

I guess the first thing we need should be the name of the club.

I have checked some domain name for the internet site.

1. torx8club.com is avaliable
2. torx8.com is avaliable.

these are the 2 names I can think of so far.. nothing really special but it represents the club.

anybody else have a idea please speak out so we can vote for a name.

as for the web site, I will see what I can do and start this thing up.

Let me know if this is a good idea and if people are really in with starting this club.

thanks

Hi all,

This meet turned out better than I expected. Its good to meet everybody, chat about my favorite toy. It was a decent showing, all models and colours were properly represented... definiity the highlite for me was the-thus-far-all-elusive lightning yellow (but RX8 AT??? :confused: ... jk :D raresight indeed) mzspeed set it up large, cheers.

p.s. if you guys want a TO only space, y not just get this site's Admin to setup a TO forum?

looking forward to meeting up again soon.

Leo

Yes apaul's yellow was nice and it was the sharpest one out of the bunch... It doesn't really matter if the car is MT or AT, it's still a great car and we love to drive it every single minute, so we should not say anything more about this.

The meet was great and apaul was a very nice man. He came to the meet as he said he would since he was coming in from Oshawa, we can tell he really love to be in meets and meet new people and talk about our favorite toy. It would be a shame if he doesn't come to our meets anymore and IF we have a club going that he will not join.


just hope everyone is cool with this...

really looking forward to another meet...

for sure I will set something up before this year ends... It's October now... me thinking probably sometime end of November since in December people will be very busy with Christmas shopping ETC..

I will set a date later on

thanks

If we want to do a video shoot, we'll have to meet before the snow comes. We'll need about a half dozen RX-8's and about a few hours to horse around and get the shots.

for a name, here are a few of my suggestions:

RX8cluboftoronto.com
torontorotary8club.com
torontorx8club.com
RX8clubofhollywoodnorth.com

Apaul, your the writer here, I'm sure you have a few good suggestions!

apaul: Don't sweat the people who are jelous ;) BTW: if you see a red Rx-8 in Oshawa with a personalized plate and factory spoilers/crests then don't forget to wave.

Pretty sure I seen ya about a week ago heading up either Ritson or Wilson.

Wish I went but had things to do. Toronto Chapter, post a thread we will join ;) .

Apaul - I drive an automatic. Can I drive stick, sure. If people snub (I could never remember if it's with two b's or not), remember the following:

1) our torgue is higher.
2) we have F1 inspired paddle shifters (which, if anyone is truly insane...er...has the time to, can convert the AT to a Lamourguini trasmission like with paddle shifting) which are so much fun.
3) those who snub don't get "it" and we can only feel sorry for them.
4) He/She who points the finger will always have four pointing back at themselves.
5) Perhaps you can reactivate the Camp X for personal needs and snub those who offend, if you know what I mean ;) .

Looks like another sea of red :D Glad to see some more T-greys out there.

BTW how did the book promo go?
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Thanks, hobbes (Wow, you have stuff there that I never thought of ) and ALL. Case closed. Done. Over:)

The book launch went v. well, thanks. Even though the weather at startup was foul, we had over 100 folks show. NO idea how many books we flogged..will know soon. ..right hand stiff from signing!! A good thing, as Martha would say. :)

The highlight, once again, was Robbie Cressman and his colleagues demonstrating their Defendo Special Forces Combat System .. I didn't volunteer to be a pigeon this time.. :eek: basically though, it's a non-lethal self-defense system. Courses offered. I'm including their link because they are so supportive of our Camp X series. .and they are superb..

http://www.defendo.ca/home.htm

I was thinking about it, Shamblerock.. X Men ( that would cover 7's and 8's)-- um, sexist.. non-inclusive .. copyright infringement. Lawsuits! Aaargh :( Nope.

Will give it some more serious thought..anyone else?

Looks like everyone had a great time . Thanks Apaul for representing the yellow :) .

Gald you guys had a great turnout . I was stuck up north :(

Once again I missed out on all the fun :(
I showed up After work at like 1/4 to 7 and everyone was gone... aaaackkk
Sometimes i hate my job.
I guess I'll just keep reading up on to the next meet.. hopefully next one will be on a Sunday ....

Glad you all Had a good turnout also..
Zoom Zoom!!

yes if anybody have more ideas on the name of our Toronto RX8 club, please let us know.. so we can decide and I can at least registered the domain first for the webpage.

Shamblerock's names are not bad...

apaul's name is cool but yes there is going to be copy right issues...

well any more ideas would be great.

As for the video, I guess we have to see who is interested in coming out and have that filmed. If it's going to be before winter then I guess these 2 to 3 weeks max...

I guess this could also be our next meet if anyone is interested in coming out again.

if not then I guess we will have to film the video next year which is not a rush.

But definately we will come out again before this year ends...

I'm easy either way. No rush like you said. In fact, it may give us more time to bring in more members and more ideas!

Mzpeed, thanks for all your efforts. Let us know how we can help out. It is a big job to get this club started!

1. torx8club.com is available
2. torx8.com is available.

or,

rx8tor.com [sort of hints at rotor.. maybe it's just me twisted mind :) ]

Suppose we should include 'Club' . In which case, it would be rx8torclub.com

that's a pretty good name.

rx8torclub.com

yes I can relate to rx8tor being rotor...looks pretty good...

let me know what people think about this name... or if there is any other suggestions..

if not I think I will go with this name.

thanks apaul for the name.

And yes Shamblerock, by next year I hope there will be more people in the club and then we can do the video... thanks for helping...

and yes for sure, I will let you know when I need help and for sure help will be needed since it's going to take some time and effort, but I think it will be good for us Toronto RX8 enthusiast. So i hope everything will work out..

how about ClubGT8.com? (as in G.T.A.)

Count me in. (not sure how I can help, but willing to!)

Sorry I missed the last meet. Hope to see y'all at the next one!

AJ

rx8club.to ??

The names are getting better for the club...

so far I think

rx8tor.com
clubgt8.com
rx8club.to
torotor8club.com (just thought of this one)

are pretty good choices

if anybody have any other suggestions please speak out... If not I will see if I can create a poll for these names and we can see what people choose.

Thanks all for the contributions.

Thanks Cubakid, for sure I will let you know if help is needed. Does anyone know how to create a good web page. I sort of know how but not an expert. But I will try to start something first and ofcourse we can change it along the way.

u may need PHP, Yabb ...etc in order to run the forum .... just a suggestion

I'm a complete novice with web design ..I have M$ Front Page but it's really not EZ..I have been told that CoffeeCup HTML Editor 9.7 is good, tho. Can't beat the price..Free for 45 days.. :)
http://www.tucows.com/preview/194456.html

thanks for the info.

for sure I will look into that and see what I can do..

thanks again.

i like dream weaver

i like dream weaver
Yes, I've heard that it's a great one..wish I knew more so I could be of some help.. as it is I'm just starting to tackle Quarkxpress :eek: steep learning curve..altho the Dummies guide is excellent..

Dreamweaver, great program when you figure out how to use it, which I'm still doing. I suggest posting a thread up asking for a helping hand with the webstuff; there must be some web Jedi Masters on the forum. I can help out with some graphic duties; logos and such. I'm not an expert but willing to help out.

When all is set up, those with connections in the car side of things should talk and hopefully bring about discounts for all. (Ahh..no more calling for group buys...we can say club and be done with it.)

apaul - Glad to hear you have a good turnout. copyrights and so forth, well, your editor should be on the lookout for you, heck you agent should too. I would say, didn't know, I'm sorry, here I'll make a forward about in a reprint. Makes me think about the football movie Blues or something like that, where UT got them to state it had nothing to do with UT's football team...and people wonder where universities use their money?

I had a talk with a editor about my latest rejection. Yeah I know, who needs a letter when they can say it over the phone. Anyway, I PMed you about a possible writer's conference he's trying to put together. If anyone is interested in hearing more, PM me and I'll pass you the URL.
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This is great... thanks Hobbes, yes I've played with Dreamweaver before and it's a good program. Yes graphics etc help would be good too..

I will start up a page first then we can change it in any way later.

and yes forget about group buys, we have a club now,.. so discount all the way... haa haa

Hello, I just joined the club today, but have had my RX-8 since February. I joined to investigate winter tires :(

Too bad I didn't join earlier so I could attend the meet. Hopefully next time.

Jim: For what its worth, I'm going with Michelin Pilot Alpine pa2's 225/50/17 on cheap aluminum rims. Haven't decided which rims yet but there is Mississauga Tire saying that the RTX F120's 17X7 (can't find them anywhere on the web) work for the car and they are charging approx 150 per rim.

If you come across an alternative package or rims or tires let me know because I'm going to pull the trigger within a week or so.

Waitng for a quote from Whitby Mazda for 17" BLizzaks on cheap rims..Will post asap..

Thanks for your response, I am checking it out with Westowne Mazda as well. Will let you know results.

Winter car for me .

You guys will get ROBBED going to dealer for winter tires and cheap rims.................... Let me repeat. ROBBED!

Welcome Jimscutie...

I guess you saw the earlier post, yes we will definately do more meets and also will start a RX8 club dedicate to Toronto owners.

Since nobody else have imputed anymore names for the club, I will great another thread to do a poll (never did one, hope I know how to) for the name of our new club.

thanks everyone for the contribution and I hope I can get this website etc started soon. I know there are alot of people willing to join and hope our club will grow.

thanks

Mzpeed

Hybrid-RX8 - So where to get them winter shoes? I've got a quote from Avante at RX8:
$1798 + taxes
17? Aluminum Rims
17? Tires Yokohamas V901

Now seriously, I would prefer cheapo steel rims for my winter beaters. Any suggestions as to where to get them? I've seen your 8, don't tell me you're going to drive yours in winter :eek: . What do you think of Green Bay Tires? BTW has anyone heard of (I'm a bit skep about this myself) that you need to lift the car in a certain way or you end up cracking the body when changing tires? I mean it sounds so out in left field, but me salesman told me that one (like I said skep), just want to know before I go get me rims n' rubbers for winter.

BTW sorry for doing this here, but since we're on the topic, I thought I would chime in ;) . Seriously, if this becomes a good topic, and I feel it will be, someone can start a tread to post prices and all (it's been done to death I know, but needed, yes.).
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You guys will get ROBBED going to dealer for winter tires and cheap rims.................... Let me repeat. ROBBED!


Buddy of mine works at a dealership ...

He got 18" winter tires and 18" performance rims for $1800

I'll link pictures of my father in laws RX8 Later.

Mine is stored for the winter. Looking at picking up a winter car

$1798 plus taxes?!?!?! That's like 2100!?!?!

That's the same price i'm selling my summer wheel/tire combo!! And the set is worth like 5G's.. custom made... that's called robbery!

Just got off the phone with my Parts guy who stated that Blizzaks will wear out relatively faster than others on dry pavement..waiting for a firm quote on 'others'.

I've decided to go with the rims and tires below which I mentioned through Mississauga Tire. 1600 + tax = 1,840. NOTE: these 225/50/17 Michelin Pilot Alpines a2 are V rated tires with double reinforced side walls NOT H RATED OR LESS like some blizakks and Yokohamas. The rims are nothing special but there are aluminum 5 spoke shaped rim.

If anyone is interested in the same package I can let them know your coming and they could cut you the same deal or better.

What kind of rims are these? I'm starting to look around.

I've decided to go with the rims and tires below which I mentioned through Mississauga Tire. 1600 + tax = 1,840. NOTE: these 225/50/17 Michelin Pilot Alpines a2 are V rated tires with double reinforced side walls NOT H RATED OR LESS like some blizakks and Yokohamas. The rims are nothing special but there are aluminum 5 spoke shaped rim.

If anyone is interested in the same package I can let them know your coming and they could cut you the same deal or better.

Rotowheeee, they are "RTX F120" 17 X 7 with 40mm offset. Can't find a picture anywhere on the net. But did see some people say that they have/had RTX rims. I'll see them on Saturday morning on the car temporarily when I go to the shop. I'll only put them on come mid november.

Hybrid-RX8 - So where to get them winter shoes? I've got a quote from Avante at RX8:
$1798 + taxes
17” Aluminum Rims
17” Tires Yokohamas V901

Now seriously, I would prefer cheapo steel rims for my winter beaters. Any suggestions as to where to get them? I've seen your 8, don't tell me you're going to drive yours in winter :eek: . What do you think of Green Bay Tires? BTW has anyone heard of (I'm a bit skep about this myself) that you need to lift the car in a certain way or you end up cracking the body when changing tires? I mean it sounds so out in left field, but me salesman told me that one (like I said skep), just want to know before I go get me rims n' rubbers for winter.

BTW sorry for doing this here, but since we're on the topic, I thought I would chime in ;) . Seriously, if this becomes a good topic, and I feel it will be, someone can start a tread to post prices and all (it's been done to death I know, but needed, yes.).
I just got a quote from Westowne Mazda, Yokohama V901 with 17" Rims - 5 spoke for $375 per wheel - $1,500 plus tax. Any negatives on the Yokohama tires?

I used Tire Rack to do some homework and they don't even carry Yokohama but they carry everything else!?! So I don't know why they don't carry them and can't really comment. I read some other review on them and that person said they were outstanding. So I don't know.

If you find a reputable review or comparison showing the Yoko's are better, provide the link so we could all benefit.

Hey Hobbes,

My suggestion is to head over to WHeels Direct in Scarborough at McCowan and SHeppard. THey give great deals. I can refer people to a contact if need be. Feel free to PM

My car will not be driven in winter. She will be sitting in the garage getting ALOT of work done to her :p

Hybrid, I thought we made it clear: No Secrets!!! Tell us what your doing because I am very interested! Ideally I would like to have the blow by blow details. Open a new thread and call it " Hybrid's RX8 Modification project - Winter 05". I can tell you this, there are many people on this site that could give you some very good technical advice (certainly not me) and that may help you maximize on your investment when you have input from a variety of different minds!

Suprises are fun too if you want to keep it secret. As long as you tell us what you ended up doing! I hope you plans over the winter pay off. :)

150 + Tax Taiwan Rims 17" 690 KG per rim
Snow tires Perrli (forgot how to spell) 210 snow something model
Location Green lane the chinese shop which locate @ corner

$1738 include tax package deal

Excuse my english

R888 - I was thinking of heading out there myself, but still investigating. Thanks for the $ info. Hybrid, I haven't called the guy yet but will this week.
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I already have a set of17' rims, from my celica, pretty sure its a 38mm offset, so it should be fine....Im just looking for tires now. With everyone looking into these rims and tires, has anyone thought of whether they will be compatible with the TPMS???

Canadian RX8's don't have the TPMS..... so, no problem

I already have a set of17' rims, from my celica, pretty sure its a 38mm offset, so it should be fine....Im just looking for tires now. With everyone looking into these rims and tires, has anyone thought of whether they will be compatible with the TPMS???

Kart Racer, do you think its worth while buying the tpms sensors at $115 a pop? I'm not going to get the sensors if they cost almost as much as the rtx rims I'm getting this saturday. Already my rims and michelin pilot Aplines on the rtx rims is $1,840 tax, tip, out the door.

ohhhhh, so this entire time i've been worried about the TPMS, and we dont even have it??? are you sure? the manual says so doesnt it?

KART RACER: Yes we do have TPMS on our existing rims/valves and therefore the RX* knows when there is a problem. The Celica rims likely don't have the sensors and therefore you would probably have to go get them from Mazda. Alternatively, you can use the stock rims in the winter and buy 18" snow tires to match.

ohhhhh, so this entire time i've been worried about the TPMS, and we dont even have it??? are you sure? the manual says so doesnt it?


I'm sure I saw it in the manual, I ask the same question, are you sure??

ROTOWheee, where did you get your clear palstic covering on the hood fenders and bumpers and how much was each section? I'm becoming a beleiver because I am getting many scratches and nicks all over the front of the car!

I hate scratches too, i always thought those clear covers were really good, but i never liked the little line on the hood...i just cant decide either.

Shamblerock, im definatly not using stock rims.....i cherish those too much....hahaha. So if i do use my aftermarket wheels it will probably just trip the sensor?? i think i better call mazda about this one...hmmmm....

I had mine done at Chip Guard http://www.chipguard.com
Hood and fenders $225 plus tax . front bumper $350 plus tax . I think you can get a better deal if you do both at the same time. This place is located about a block north of Steels and Youge on Doncaster

ROTOWheee, where did you get your clear palstic covering on the hood fenders and bumpers and how much was each section? I'm becoming a beleiver because I am getting many scratches and nicks all over the front of the car!

When i picked up the car a spacificly asked this question because a didn't see it anywhwere in the Candian documentation. It would make sence to be there seeing as we dont get a spare tire.

I'm sure I saw it in the manual, I ask the same question, are you sure??

I think, as I read in many threads here.. RX8 in Canada doesn't come with TPMS. I think they stated we get the Headlight washers instead... not 100% sure though..

so everybody getting ready for winter??

uhmmm I guess we should get another meet going in early Nov so we can talk about our preparation for winter, Tires etc.... well I will start organizing one probalbly next week or the week after.. I will set a date..

anyways, I've been busy, so haven't started on getting our club webpage going yet... I hope I will have time this week to start and also I will see if we can just branch the forum part off this web site...or create my own.. will see.

Also, I know alot of people like the name rx8club.to but I still find that the price for the domain is too expensive therefore I am going to stick with the second choice... if everyone is ok with it.

so the club name will be rx8torclub.com

I will register this today.

let me know if you guys have any questions..

thanks

Mzpeed

If anybody is interested, I was quoted by the service manager at a Mazda dealer in Toronto that he would give me 15% discount on extended warranty by Mazda. Still have to see it to beleive it because no other dealer would even give me a dollar off.

Therefore if you are interested let me know and I can try to improve that discount for a larger group of us. Eventually, if it is indeed true, I'll give you the contact details and give him your name so he expects you and gives you the discount as well. I will likely firm all this up withion the next few days.

In short, you basically pay the price of the extended warranty WITHOUT 15% OF TAX.

For your information, the prices quoted by Mazda are as follows and do not include tax, so this is the price you should expect to pay:

New vehicle Major Component

60 MONTHS / 100,000 KM $1,349.00
72 MONTHS / 120,000 KM $1,799.00
72 MONTHS / 160,000 KM $1,999.00
84 MONTHS / 160,000 KM $2,249.00

New Vehicle Comprehensive (covers everything your original 3 year 80K warranty covers)

36 MONTHS / 80,000 KM $359.00
42 MONTHS / 100,000 KM $459.00
48 MONTHS / 100,000 KM $550.00
60 MONTHS / 100,000 KM $1,499.00
72 MONTHS / 120,000 KM $2,099.00
72 MONTHS / 160,000 KM $2,349.00
84 MONTHS / 160,000 KM $2,549.00


Here's the link for a better desription of what is covered and what is not:

http://www.mazda.ca/eng/getin/mazdamaker/mapp_brochure.pdf

Let me know if you are interested.

Ok guys, I have done some research with the people at Toronto Mazda 3 club...

He told me that its not that hard to create a web site etc..

I am going to register the website domain today and will start the webpage..

once it's up, I will let eveyone know... this should be good..can't wait to have our own toronto rx8 webpage and club...

hope everyone will be happy..

btw.. I have decided to use rx8torclub.com to keep the cost low... I think this is a good name too so..

anyways, will keep everyone posted.

thanks

mzpeed

Superduper,mzspeed! If you need a donation for startup, please let us TO fanatics know.Thanks!!

Thanks apaul... for sure that will come in handy in the future...

So it's set.. I have registered our club on the domain... rx8torclub.com

I am going to create the web page very soon.. hopefully I will get something by the end of this week..

I hope everyone in Toronto will be happy and join our new club..

mzpeed

Great news. I'll be away till Nov 24th, going to OZ (Australia) and New Zealand starting on Friday. Yay me. I'll help out when I come back with logos and graphics, and provide contacts for car stuff. So count me in. Wish I was here for the commencement of it all, oh well, I'll be here in spirit.
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Lucky guy! Are you going to audition for a part in Peter Jackson's K Kong, while you're in NZ? Have a great time, hobbes :)




I will have a winter tires/rims quote to post as soon as I get the fax from Rob at Whitby Mazda.

Have a good trip hobbes... Yes for sure it would be nice for you to help out and provide contacts for cars stuff...

can't wait for our club to start up...

will keep everyone posted once the site is up..

I'll try to do the best job I can..

thanks

mzpeed

Lucky guy! Are you going to audition for a part in Peter Jackson's K Kong, while you're in NZ? Have a great time, hobbes :)

I didn't know he was seriously doing it, all the rumours you know. I'll like to play the part of, "man getting squished by big ape," or "man thrown like ragdoll into a RX-8 ;) ". Anyways, I'll take lots of pictures and post them up when I get back.
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Gosh, you made me look at IMDb. Think it's a go~

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0360717/

Anyway, wouldnt it be nice to have a RX-8 logo'd T or windbreaker or some such so you can meet the enthusiasts down under. I guess Mr. Polack provides the T's..
Cheers!

Trying to see if I can meet some RX-8 people while I'm there

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=41158

We'll see what happens.

King Kong..I don't know, still feel it's a bad idea. I hope he proves me wrong.
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You might be right! Take a look at the IMDb Mesage Board thread "Too bad the cast is totally wrong."

You might be right! Take a look at the IMDb Mesage Board thread "Too bad the cast is totally wrong."

Yeah I agree, I kept quoting Moe from the meteor episode..."Oh! Dear God No!"
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So....anything happening with the RX8 Toronto Club?
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Haven't heard a thing. We'll pick it up again in the spring I guess if no one is doing anything with it until then.

Really..Spring? Anyone here want to do something before that should speak up I guess. Perhaps start a thread with the offical club name and start a membership list or something?
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Hobbes, why don't you come down to the meet @ d & B this sunday @ 2PM. Other RX8 owners will be there and we can bring up the topic again.

I am going to try and make it too, I just had my new winters put on last week. So far so good.

Wish I could, but getting rims and winter tries installed on Sun as well as my wifes. Hehe, need her car to help transport the summers back home :D .
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Hi guys.... I've been very busy with work and thing therefore have not time to setup the website yet..

sorry about that guys..

But I have regiesterd the domain already and i have a website already... just needed to create one.

the club name is www.rx8torclub.com

go to this webpage and there is a picture there .... so I will have something up in December.. sorry for the delay but it's coming.

I wish I can come join you guys this weekend.. but will be helping out a freind move so..

for sure next time..

will keep you guys posted once the website is up

thanks

mzpeed

MZspeed, thanks for getting things started. I still want to make an intro video with all the cars and people. I guess we'll wait for the spring.

Hobbes: You don't need your wife car to transport the summer tires back. Put one in the trunk, 2 in the back behind the passenger side a leaning against a blanket that you will put on the centre console and the other tire behind you, also leaning against the blanket of the center console.

Have to go to 40th Anniversary 'do' in Port Perry. It begins at 1:00.. maybe I can get away and make it before 3:00. Will try..

Good start mzspeed :) Thanks!

MZspeed, thanks for getting things started. I still want to make an intro video with all the cars and people. I guess we'll wait for the spring.

Hobbes: You don't need your wife car to transport the summer tires back. Put one in the trunk, 2 in the back behind the passenger side a leaning against a blanket that you will put on the centre console and the other tire behind you, also leaning against the blanket of the center console.

Thanks for the FYI on..hmm..tire transport of the 8 (Note: this kind of info should be on the club site). My wife drives a Mazda 3 GT hatchback so space is not an issue with her ride.

I just want to say, thank god I have heated seats! I know's it's not that cold yet, but when it does, I'll have a toasty bottom :p
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Looking good! If you need logos or buttons for the site let me know.

Hi guys.... I've been very busy with work and thing therefore have not time to setup the website yet..

sorry about that guys..

But I have regiesterd the domain already and i have a website already... just needed to create one.

the club name is www.rx8torclub.com

go to this webpage and there is a picture there .... so I will have something up in December.. sorry for the delay but it's coming.

I wish I can come join you guys this weekend.. but will be helping out a freind move so..

for sure next time..

will keep you guys posted once the website is up

thanks

mzpeed
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thanks will do... I hope I will get something up by next week... so..will let everyone know.

thanks

mzpeed

Ok I know I said I was getting them winter tires and rims...I am, tomorrow. the Toyos came in today, by at 4pm, so I decided to go there tomorrow. As for rims we will see, if Steels fit, yay, save a fist full of $, if not, Alu..I know what a bummer :p . Anyway, as I was waiting for them I drummed these guys out, let me know what you think. I was going to start a new thread, but what they hey, people who've been here know what's this about anyway. When the website is up, then a dedicated new thread, perhaps even a sticky when the time comes. (BTW if you have any $ work for graphics, pm me, need to pay the winter tire and rims somehow ;) ).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/hob_bes/RX8TorontoClub1.bmp

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/hob_bes/RX8TorontoClub2.bmp

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/hob_bes/RX8TorontoClub3.bmp

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/hob_bes/RX8TorontoClub4.bmp
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One vote for option 3 :)

Option 2 or 3 are both good

number 2

Logo Number 3 getz my vote

Number 2 gets my vote....

I hope I can get something up this weekend... will keep u guys posted.

thanks

mzpeed

Can I make a request?

I like #2 layout, but if you can make the "Toronto" letting in the font of the "RX-8" from #1 and the "Club" with the font from the last pic... I think that'll be a nice combo.

:cool:

Lates,

I like 2. It's clean, it's 8 and it's rotary and probably would logo well on future as yet undetermined items. We should maybe ask the shirt guy?

AJ

#2 as well.

Can I make a request?

I like #2 layout, but if you can make the "Toronto" letting in the font of the "RX-8" from #1 and the "Club" with the font from the last pic... I think that'll be a nice combo.

:cool:

Lates,

Sure you can, if I decide to listen well, that's an other story... ;) anyway, here ya go...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/hob_bes/RX8TorontoClub5.bmp

Hmm...people voting without a poll, I'll repost this into a thread with a poll, I know...again? It's easier then counting them by hand, plus it get's better exposure as to what people like. I just want to point out that the glowing effect won't transfer onto certain items (clothing, branded note books, etc.) Just keep that in mind. When I get a breather I'll repost without the glowing effect as well, so you'll have an idea how it would look on...well, anyone know where we can get logoed stuff from?
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Everybody, there is a meet this Saturday. Try and make it. Here's the link.

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=53935