So who is going to take delivery and post a pic next to their 8 first? (Budaman can verify RDR registration/date/owner so no cheating). Pics/video at the dealer preferred, maybe holding your RX-8 Yamaguchi book.

Who's your money on? ;)

not me...my VIN# is too new to even look up...

My moneys on someone in California. Mazda would have to hold their cars 8 to 10 days for the trains to get to inland ports for someone in Mountain and Gulf regions to beat them. But they could!!!

i would guess me. since i will be here when the car is unloaded and going to start paperwork right away. i will have an advantage since i work here i wont have to take time off or anything. so i think i will be the very first person with an rx8 so i can probably even say i will be the ONLY person for a little while, perhaps even for a whole hour or so. :)

Don't forget about the guys camped out in tents in front of your dealership! They're lybel to lynch you. Remember, the customer comes first!

Originally posted by JaxFL_RX8
It has been speculated that the cars are being sent out to the farthest dealers 1st, closest last, so that a "national release" can be executed. I haven't seen any pub to promote such a release, so why do it? You Hawaii, Cali, Canada guys are hatin' it. The cars are basically sold, so why prolong the suffering so some shmoe on the East Coast can get theirs the same day as you?

Good things come to those who wait....

yea yea, patience is a virtue.... nothing but a cliche. yes we should be getting our damn rx8 first because we are from the WESTSIDE YO!

Thread back on track with only a week or less to go... Who's it gonna be? :D

ok, no need to rub it in ya b*stards!

I GOT MINE, click below for picture


JUSTDREAMIN.COM

J/K

thats for rubbing it in

Originally posted by Wrex blue
I GOT MINE, click below for picture


JUSTDREAMIN.COM

J/K

thats for rubbing it in

I think he was just rattling your cage

whats the exact date of release?

This week they are on transport to the dealers. Let's keep this thread clean for the FIRST official owner.
:D

Most likely, the first official owner will not be from this forum. However, we can see who the first official 'forum' owner is.

It better be a current forum member and not some 1st-post person thumbing their nose at the pre-order people here.

Date-stamping your digicam while holding up the window sticker(Monroney label) you just took off standing next to the car will verify authenticity.

:D

I just got off the phone with my dealer. End of July? I'm in the first allotment as well.

That's the info I got from my dealer (here in Canada)

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6235

Cool Pics Guys
;)

Doug

Defintily not me mate

Doug

all this time i was thinking i would be first, but last night i thought more about it, i bet i will not be first. though i work at the dealer i will probably be first in california, but not usa wide, becasue of the time difference. if the car gets here first thing in the morning and i do the paperwork it will be about 9:30am pst by then it will be almost noon or so back east, so i think someone back east person will be first. :(

I vote we all refuse to sign until ibfubar gets his first! Payback for all those VIN lookups :D

Originally posted by Doug DeBug
I vote we all refuse to sign until ibfubar gets his first! Payback for all those VIN lookups :D AMEN!

Wait, schmait! As soon as that phone rings, I'm off! :D

Originally posted by ibfubar2000
all this time i was thinking i would be first, but last night i thought more about it, i bet i will not be first. though i work at the dealer i will probably be first in california, but not usa wide, becasue of the time difference. if the car gets here first thing in the morning and i do the paperwork it will be about 9:30am pst by then it will be almost noon or so back east, so i think someone back east person will be first. :(
I was going to say that but didn't want to bum you out. :D

I have the digital camera ready and new batteries for back-up. Now that the official status is "released", my dealer says today is the day! However, since we are about 5 hours from Jaxport, he said the car would be here late this afternoon. I am hoping to post pictures later tonight! But I don't think we will be the first, if all of the Jaxport cars are released at the same time.

O.K. guys, my car is here!!!! Don't ask me how I got this damn lucky, but I do believe I am the first in the U.S and I am on the forum! I'll be out driving all day today and this weekend...

http://www.3rotor.us/img58.jpg

http://www.3rotor.us/img60.jpg

http://www.3rotor.us/img62.jpg

Btw, my dealer has been absolutely fantastic!! My hats off to everyone at Russ Dunmire Mazda, and to all those that made this possible- many, many thanx!!!

Brad

there we have it folks, the VERY FIRST U.S. OWNER OF THE RX-8!!!!

congrats!

CONGRATS ON THE GREAT CAR AND COLOR!!!

OH YEAH!! It is true the cars are finally out. We all wish we were the first but 3Rotor really deserves it for all his undercover spying at the port. CONGRATS! :D

Congrats!!!!

SAWEEET! CONGRATS!!!!!!!

well.. there we have it.. 3Rotor.. you lucky sumbi..

http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6043

He only got two votes.. heheh..

So who will be number two!

Mods, we should have a mod only post, where you take the first 10 US owners and post their pics in the thread..

Originally posted by RXhusker
OH YEAH!! It is true the cars are finally out. We all wish we were the first but 3Rotor really deserves it for all his undercover spying at the port. CONGRATS! :D

so 3Rotor IS the guy that posted the video of the RX-8s being offloaded from the Tacoma port?

well then, must be karma then! all your hard work has paid off!!!

congrats again!

Nice dude, You beat IBFubar lol.. Man I can't wait :D

You lucky, lucky bastard.

Congrats, Mr TriTrochoid!

Just curious: did you have any port-installed options? I heard a rumour that they were releasing "plain jane" cars before those with any installed options.

He has a spoiler in the pics

Sweet! mine is plain as plain can be... not an option at all... (nothing beats purity...)

Any news on when they're arriving in town, eccles?

Congrats 3Rotor. Now stop reading this post and start driving to get through the break-in period by Monday.

Congrats dog!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :D :D :D

Brad first let me say congratulations!! it did help i think making freinds with those folks at the port eh?!

Now drive down to here and give me a ride dammit!!! serious check your pm's dinner is on me!

3 Rotor -- you da MAN !
Enjoy your weekend -- let us know what you think ASAP.

WOOOOOOOOO HHHHHHHOOOOOOOO Congrats

Perfect...........congrats!

Did the dealer add the spoiler? Looks like the first picture doesn't have one. If it did come in with one, Blows the hell out of the line I was given on the release! Congratulations on being #1

First pic has a spoiler, just hard to see...
Congrats!

OUTSTANDING! They're actually here!

Congrats 3 Rotor!

Congrats 3 Rotor!!

It's about time. Let the floodgates open!! Release the Hounds!!!

i think i know why you got yours first. the dealer in tacoma is probably closer to the port then we are to our port. so the cars are released you just were closer. so hopefully everybody will get theirs this afternoon. we are about 2 1/2 hours from port hueneme. so since you got your around 11:00 we will probably get ours artound 1:00 or so depending if the driver stops for lunch or not. i will keep everybody updated!!

uh yeah...uh congrats 3rotor...i guess lucky little ******;)

Originally posted by meat
Any news on when they're arriving in town, eccles? Soon! ;)

Budaman tells me that he's heard that unoptioned cars are being released before those with options, which suggests that the Yellow that they ordered for me may arrive before the blue. Having now seen the yellow in the flesh, I'd be happy with either!

3rotor's car had the spoiler 'wing' on it though so I'd think they're releasing them all.

Congrats 3Rotor!!!!!!!

The whistles go WOOOO WOOOO!!!! :D

Congrats, Brad! Hey, just curious, how many miles were on the car when you picked it up?

Originally posted by jonalan
Congrats, Brad! Hey, just curious, how many miles were on the car when you picked it up?

you really expect him to be online? hell we wont hear from him until at least monday....

Hmmm, let's see here -

RX-8 + AE + 20b AE + JC = You should change your handle to "10Rotor"! :cool:

Yay! Congrats. I'm expecting the rest of us in the Puget Sound region to be joining you on the road very soon!

Originally posted by ibfubar2000


you really expect him to be online? hell we wont hear from him until at least monday....

I sent you a pm if and when you get a chance to reply I would apreciate it.

-Mr. Wigggles

Got my VIN about three weeks ago.....supposed to be notified when it leaves Hiroshima on its way to U.S. .....I am in Detroit
so depending on which coast it comes into, it will affect my delivery date by 2-3 days....

GREEN WITH ENVY!!!

WELL DONE.

Cheers
Oilman

Congrats, you lucky DOG! He he!


Hey, wait! That looks like mine! You sure it's not mine? It's mine, I tell ya! Oh commonnnnn! It's mine!!!

[Crying now]

Well, happy trails dude!

:D
^ [smiling reeel hard to hold back the tears]

Thanks Guys....I just looked at the pics of the Mystery RX8 on the other page.....and THATS MY CAR !!!! Exactly.....every option....
I have already looked at Corksport for pricing on the MAZDASPEED Upgrades........but after seeing the one Im getting, I dont know if I am gonna get it done or not.....I am deinately changing the rims.....18' ARCEO WEBSTARS....chrome....!!!

Hmmm.....

Maybe he's getting ready to post his car FOR SALE on Ebay. Let's see.... the first RX-8 delivered in the U.S. could probably snatch up at least a 10 grand premium for some collector looking for bragging rights.... yea... that's it... that's the ticket....

NOT!!! likely :p

Have fun!!

BLAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA I BET!

hey man, congrats, you definately earned it!
sweet ride, cant wait till i have my baby! oh man this is sweet. great choice on the layout of your ride...

lol, who am i kidding, we ALL know youre not gunna be back for at least 2-3 days lol so i might as well post this then. too late now though

CONGRATS!
________
The cigar boss (http://thecigarboss.com/)

Congrats from the UK !
Damn October is a long way off.....

Dont forget that first road-test report ! ! ! !

Morgan.

Renee and I are driving up there to go to an Evolution driving school on the 22nd and 23rd. Here is a link http://autocross.com/evolution/
If you want to have the other RX-8 on the lot!

Congratz!

Vince

Congrats 3ROTOR from distant Qatar. Don't forget to give us your "First-Drive" report.

Been lurking on this board a while :). This is my first post and wanted to congrat '3Rotor' on being the first. I've been waiting with great anticipation for this car, even tho I haven't even ordered mine yet.

CONGRAT!!! and Have Fun!!! to all of you, I will join you soon :D

well the day is about over as far as receiveing cars today it looks like only 1 person receievd their car for the week. the rest of us will have to wait until monday. well congrats to 3rotor hope you are having lots o fun!!

Originally posted by 3Rotor
O.K. guys, my car is here!!!! Don't ask me how I got this damn lucky, but I do believe I am the first in the U.S and I am on the forum! I'll be out driving all day today and this weekend...

http://www.3rotor.us/img58.jpg

http://www.3rotor.us/img60.jpg

http://www.3rotor.us/img62.jpg

Btw, my dealer has been absolutely fantastic!! My hats off to everyone at Russ Dunmire Mazda, and to all those that made this possible- many, many thanx!!!

Brad
Congrats from Japan!!:)

CONGRATULATIONS 3ROTOR!!! :D :D

Jesus- ENOUGH with the congrats! Rotor we are ALL happy for you and for EVERYONE on this forum...CONGRATS! Now people try to post something else besides for congrats.

Originally posted by Goldenhue22
Jesus- ENOUGH with the congrats! Rotor we are ALL happy for you and for EVERYONE on this forum...CONGRATS! Now people try to post something else besides for congrats.

CONGRATULATIONS 3ROTOR!!!

3Rotor:

Have fun with that car! It's good news to us all, to hear the RX-8 has finally arrived.

I've been so wrapped up in this whole thing, I thought I saw the rear of one about four blocks away today. I think the only remedy for these hallucinations will be to get my own!

Hey guys, thanks for all of the congrats - it's a little overwhelming...
I am heading down to a big car show in the early hours of the morning. I have only been able to drive the car about 30 miles or so - pure heaven. In about five hours I will be heading down to the Baxter's Portland Historics at Portland International Raceway, where RPNW will have the RX-8 and 19 other rotary cars on display - along with about 500 plus other cars. I plan on keeping my thoughts written down and will post something Sunday evening when I return. In short, I offer the following initial thoughts:
1. Wow!!!
2. Yes indeed, it is even more stunning in person than any photograph!!!
3. I am a rock star - everywhere I have gone today I am a celebrity!!!
4. Smooth, smooth, smooth!!!
5. Mazda has nailed it!!!
They kept saying "You won't be disappointed," and I definitely am not.
Brad

So how's the stereo in that thing?

I am very curious about the noise reduction system that Bose puts out (similar to their noise canceling technology used in airplane headsets) equiped in the RX-8.

Did you notice a difference?

...must have been a sweet afternoon!

Originally posted by QuantumTheory08
I am very curious about the noise reduction system that Bose puts out (similar to their noise canceling technology used in airplane headsets) equiped in the RX-8.Similar intent (hear the music over the ambient noise) but completely different methodologies. Where a noise-cancelling headset actively counteracts the ambient noise by putting out a complementary waveform to actively cancel the noise, the AudioPilot system measures the ambient noise and adjusts the output volume accordingly.

So while one measures the noise outside the listening space (the headset) and outputs audio program + "antinoise", the other measures the total audio inside the listening space (audio program + noise), determines the noise component by subtracting the audio program, and adjusts the audio program level to maintain a given signal-to-noise ratio.

Clear as mud? :)

3Rotor, your garage is bigger than my house! Excellent news about your car, keep us informed please.

3Rotor, your garage is bigger than my house!

I suspect those pics were taken at the dealership prep area.

C'mon Lensman, get your act together.:p

Originally posted by rxeightr


I suspect those pics were taken at the dealership prep area.

C'mon Lensman, get your act together.:p

Hey, I was just going with the 'Everything is bigger in America' cliche... ;)

Originally posted by Lensman


Hey, I was just going with the 'Everything is bigger in America' cliche... ;)

He he! Ya got that right!

just kiddin...

So, 3Rotor decides to go to a car show & leaves us waiting....hmmm!

blahahahAHahahahahahahhahah

wow, cant wait till mine arrives...the things ill do, the places ill go! lol

all jokes aside, i really cant wait to get my car
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HALFBAKED (http://half-baked.com)

Well we have a winner!!! Congratulations 3ROTOR!
:D :D :D :D :D

Congratulations 3Rotor!

Let's all pitch in and buy 3rotor one of those rotary crystal momento thingies he makes... ;)

Congrats man....I want mine now!

3ROTOR is a TRUE Rotarhead.. you have ALL those cars! Too cool :cool:
I do believe that the first mazda dealership opened up in WA state in 1970.. now the first RX-8 owner has also emerged from there. Way to go!

I would like to remind 3Rotor that if you can't meet the necessary obligations as "RX-8 Forum First Owner" to inform fellow forum members to all aspects of RX-8 ownership, your crown and title will be surrendered to the 1st runner-up RX-nut.

So, don't become another Venessa Williams. Keep us informed!! :D

-Mr. Wigggles

I believe University Mazda in Seattle(dealer 10102) is the first US dealership. That where you pick it up from?

cheers from Michigan!!
congratulations to me and to everybody!

Originally posted by MrWigggles
I would like to remind 3Rotor that if you can't meet the necessary obligations as "RX-8 Forum First Owner" to inform fellow forum members to all aspects of RX-8 ownership, your crown and title will be surrendered to the 1st runner-up RX-nut.

So, don't become another Venessa Williams. Keep us informed!! :D

-Mr. Wigggles

If I had my car, I'd only be posting in the evening after spending all day with my car. Especially if it was a weekend.

I may not be the first one (Congrats 3-Rotor), but my car in enroute and should be here this week. Final port of entry last week, on the truck now and should arrive here by Friday. I might even trade in the EVO to get it anyway. :) It's performance isn't likely as good as the EVO, but at least it won't be so damn ugly.

:)

Originally posted by ZOOOM
cheers from Michigan!!
congratulations to me and to everybody!
Hey! Where do you live in Michigan? Me and the FD wanna come check out your 8... :cool:

O.K., here you guys go... It has been a very long weekend being the driver of Mazda’s newest ambassador – the RX-8!! I went to the Portland Historic Races this weekend, so I have a wide variety of experiences to report on! I am going to come from a slightly different angle in my review since most of us have read just about everything there is out there so far.
Here is a recap of my weekend: Picked-up the car on Friday and had a very busy day getting set for an early departure from Tacoma. I could barely sleep Friday night because I was soooo excited. I managed to squeeze in 2 hours. I started by packing the car. RPNW was putting on a display in the Car Corral, and I was to bring a variety of items. Here is what I had packed in the trunk: a 1000 watt gas powered generator (15” tall by 15” wide and 12” deep), a 2 gallon gas can, a full size fire extinguisher, a 12”h x 12”l x 6”w box, a soft side carry on bag (with my clothes and shaving gear for the weekend), cleaning supplies and a wash bucket, a roll of paper towels, a Compaq Presario tower circa 1995 (CPU only), Keyboard/Mouse/Speakers, 100’ extension cord on a spool, a jacket, a couple of other minor small odds and ends. While you couldn’t put large items into the trunk, you can get plenty of small things in there. Hard-side items (unless they are the perfect size) will be a challenge. The trunk really is very useable and everyone was impressed with all of the things I was able to get in there.
Driving impression: I love this car! It is a blast to drive. Everything you have read about this car is dead-on. It is quick, revs like nothing most people have ever driven, and provides wonderfully smooth turbine-type sounds as you move along. It has plenty of get up and go. I was able to take it out on the track for the Parade Lap and for some unknown reason J we blew right by the exit and had to go around again, without a pace car. The car corners extremely well, accelerates quickly and smoothly, and is going to get a lot of people in trouble on the street!! On day two, we went out with the Porsche Club so it was another great lap with the same results.
The car will fit 4 full size adults. Saturday night we put the 4-passenger thing to the test as we all went to dinner. I like to sit far back (I’m 6 feet with long legs), so I had to adjust my seat further forward than I normally do, but it was still very manageable. On the other side of the car, neither the front or rear passenger’s knees were touching anything. Again, I wouldn’t suggest a two-hour drive that way, but out on the town, NO Problem.
I really like the navigation system. It is not immediately intuitive, but once you play with it and understand how it works, it is very impressive. I used it on the way back to find a Burger King and then I set it to find my home, as I knew I was going to take a different route than it would choose. I wanted to see how it would react to that. It recalculated the route with no problem. The audio directions are very clear and accurate. The stereo volume is automatically lowered before the Nav audio instructions announce.
Sound Systems are very subjective things. Believe it or not, the system in my 98 Volvo T5 sounds better to me. I would rate the RX-8 Bose system as an 8 out of 10. It is very easy to use, has some great features, and loading the discs and operating the system is very intuitive. The audio pilot works well and while not completely seamless, it isn’t distracting at all. It noticed it most when traveling on the highway over varied road surfaces.
A couple of things I noticed about the car that I really liked were the steering wheel and the rev range. The steering wheel cross-section shape is oval, so it fits my hands very well. It is also not some thin thing. It has the necessary heft to be both comfortable and appropriate for the type of driving this car is going to be put through. The rev range is so large, you could literally drive the car in any gear. It’s great that it has a 6-speed transmission, but a couple of times I kept wondering why - oh well, it’s fun shifting all those gears!
The car was an absolute showstopper. It drew a tremendous amount of attention. 99% of the comments were positive. A couple people had some very nit picky things to say and I don’t even remember what they were. It is really amazing just how low and how far back the engine is mounted – they weren’t kidding and they aren’t messing around!
My gas mileage on the first tank was right at 20 mpg and that is damn good if you consider that I have been having fun with it and it had to idle while we were queuing up for the parade lap and then 2 laps around the track, more fun on the way back to the hotel, etc, etc.
I am very excited for Mazda. They have hit the nail on the head! The rotary is back. This is going to be a very successful car. Congratulations to all who will be joining the rotary ranks. I can now join all those who came before me and say – YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Brad aka 3Rotor

thanks for the update! can't wait to get mine!!

Man, if that doesn't get your mouth watering to take delivery, nothing will! Thanks for the update Brad!

Wizard

3Rotor,

Thanks for the review. You get to keep your crown.

Thanks again,

-Mr. Wigggles

Congratulations and great !! 3Rotor

I will send this for all RX-8 owners.
Those guy made your and all owners RX-8 !!
I wish...Please know and don't forget that.:D

http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/030713/mazdaman.jpg
pics from " XaCAR "mag Japan.

EAST MOON

Originally posted by 3Rotor
Sound Systems are very subjective things. Believe it or not, the system in my 98 Volvo T5 sounds better to me. I would rate the RX-8 Bose system as an 8 out of 10.

Congrats on being the first US RX8 owner Brad - you must be one happy man.:cool:

Do you have the 11 speaker DPL system in your T5? That's my current car (C70 T5 with the DPL) and I was wondering if the stereo in the 8 would live up to the quality of the Volvo's. I guess it doesn't matter too much, if the engine sound is so good I won't be listening to the stereo!:D

When I first learned about the RX8, it was love at first sight. My enthusiam for the car led me to join this forum, and learn about the history of the rotaries, end of FD's, and most importantly-the return in the FE's. Before I joined, I did not know much about rotaries aside from the X7.

Thanks to all who have contributed to the thoughtful discussions in this forum. I have been following this forum for quite some time now on news of X8. I am so happy about the long overdued good news from Mazda. I could not pre-order the car earlier this year, so I am hoping that I can get one at the local dealership ASAP.

From many others on this forum, special thanks go to, "THE MAN"-3ROTOR for his valuable spy-like, informative insights. Special thanks also go to regulars like Hercules, Fubar, (our friends from Japan, Eastmoon and JSG) for there contributions.

TO EASTMOON: I speak for everyone here by saying that we are grateful, and appreciate the people at Mazda Production who made this dream possible. The X8 is a unique, fun, exciting, and impressive piece of automobile technology.

Is the renesis rotary engine hand-made for each production vehicle?

Hey! Where do you live in Michigan? Me and the FD wanna come check out your 8...
Sorry I just couldn't be online long enough to reply faster.
anyways I live in Sterling Heights and you are more than welcomed to come over and check it out!!!:D :cool:

Oh Geezzzz, now I REALLY want one, NOW NOW NOW!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I helped "Eccles" get his leased with the best money factors in the Country! He will be picking his up tonight!

I know a company with a .00190 money factor!!!! Close to HALF as cheap as Mazdas Rate. Shoot me an e-mail if you want the info.

JasonLavender@msn.com

-Jas

Moderators,

CAN WE KILL THIS THREAD NOW THAT 3ROTOR GOT HIS?

please consider "unsticky" and closed status.

Are the Renesis rotary engines completely hand-assembled for each production X8 in Japan?

Originally posted by rX8rEdLiNe
Are the Renesis rotary engines completely hand-assembled for each production X8 in Japan?

Who know for sure, but the last info I saw on this forum suggests they're all had assembled: http://special.rx-8.mazda.co.jp/asx/renesis_300k.asx

Originally posted by jd62


Who know for sure, but the last info I saw on this forum suggests they're all hand assembled: http://special.rx-8.mazda.co.jp/asx/renesis_300k.asx

That's nice! Thanks! I wish I could save it to my hard drive. Know how?

Originally posted by rX8rEdLiNe
Are the Renesis rotary engines completely hand-assembled for each production X8 in Japan?

yes, ALL rotary engines ever built by Mazda has been hand-assembled.

and PLEASE refer to the RX-8 in its correct name

calling it X-8 is like calling a guy Mike 'Ike' :D

rX8rEdLiNe
TO EASTMOON: I speak for everyone here by saying that we are grateful, and appreciate the people at Mazda Production who made this dream possible. The X8 is a unique, fun, exciting, and impressive piece of automobile technology.
Is the renesis rotary engine hand-made for each production vehicle?

The assembly of each parts is performed by a craftsman's hand, because each parts are designed in 1/1000 or less accuracy.
In a recipro-engine, "Type-R" of Honda is hand-made.
Although a rotary engine is engine of very simple structure compared with a recipro-engine, it is very delicate engine.
I think......Rotary engines "apex seal" It like a "samurai sword ":cool:

Everyone thank you for your follows !
EAST MOON

Originally posted by EAST MOON
I think......Rotary engines "apex seal" It like a "samurai sword " Make that a 3 Bladed Samurai Sword :D

In reference to the apex seal problems from years (thankfully) gone by, I can imagine how Mazda didn't throw up their hands, shout at each other and give up. I can see them sayinng, this problem is not insurmountable, it just commands considerably more respect . I hear ya...

Looks like we have a small Michigan connection here.....Im in Huntington Woods....or Royal Oak if that makes more sense....Still waiting to hear when mine is shipped....last info was production e-mail.....ordered from 8 mile & Woodward ..Metro Mazda....I currently have a 99 Mazda Millenia....tricked out ......Eibachs....Borla Stainless exhaust...pretty much the only "Millenia Street Racer" you are likely to see..........

Cant wait for my 8 !!!!

Racer X-8, do you run up in kershaw? Your gonna have to let me come see that 8 when you get it. :D

Originally posted by 7EVEN
Racer X-8, do you run up in kershaw? Your gonna have to let me come see that 8 when you get it. :D

Yeah, I live in PepperRidge subdivision, across route 1 from L-E Middle School. I hope mine's departed Hiroshima by now... I'm estimating mid August. I'll be here often. Not a problem 4 u 2 see it...if we don't die of old age 1st:D

Originally posted by ZoomZoomH


yes, ALL rotary engines ever built by Mazda has been hand-assembled.

and PLEASE refer to the RX-8 in its correct name

calling it X-8 is like calling a guy Mike 'Ike' :D

I like to call it the 8.....kinda like calling michael jordan "mj":cool:

used in a sentence...

El Cajon Mazda, WHERE's MY 8? Hine has there's.

Originally posted by norats


I like to call it the 8.....kinda like calling michael jordan "mj":cool:

used in a sentence...

El Cajon Mazda, WHERE's MY 8? Hine has there's. I agree '8' is an acceptable abreviation, however 'X-8' is not. ;) We'll have to call the Rotor Police on you if you continue to violate this.

3rotor...I'm so proud that a fellow washingtonian got the first rx8 in the US...i'd be willing to make the drive to tacoma if you would let my boyfriend and i just take a look at...and maybe smell...your car

I'm a bit late to the party but congrats on being the first 3rotor!

Dan posted an article/pics at RotaryNews (http://rotarynews.com/view.php?id=199)

Cake, champagne, the works. Congratulations Brad!! :D

aw dang.. that coulda been me.. hahahaha..

Ya, like they'd really fly to Hawaii to do that. HAHAAH

:D :D Way to go 3Rotor!!

hate to admit it but my Annapolis Dealer just took delivery of the car (the only one delivered to the dealership, although that told me they pre-ordered 6), the rep gave the dealer the delivery pitch, and I'm going to pick it up tomorrow. the worst thing is i didn't put down a deposit until May.

"It's not about torque, it's about being torqued"!

www.fitzmallauto.com is the dealership.

Where the hell are all of these people getting the MAZDASPEED stuff ?? I didnt think that stuff was even available yet, but I keep seeing all of these photos with the kits and wings......I have been waiting for pricing to be released but I dont know where to get it.
My car will be here in a week......and I want EVERYTHING ...side,front and rear kit.....suspension.....clutch plate..exhaust...the works.......welcome all responses.

Not to rain on anyone's pre-order parade, but I stopped by Galpin Mazda in the LA area and they had several RX-8's on the lot. They let me drive a red one with sport package. So Sweet !(I'll save this for another post)

So here's the news: Galpin has about 15-20 RX-8's available in port with no names attached. All you need is a $1000 deposit and the car will be yours in 3-5 days. Of all their cars on their inventory list, maybe 5 out of 25 had a buyer. These are all 1st allocation cars.

Sucks for all the pre-orders :(

Okay, I'm a lurker too, and I just got a call from my dealer. First car here in Chicago arrived last night. Mine (2nd one on the list) should be arriving within a week. It wasn't fully prepped, but they let me try it on, seating-wise, and it might be a bit tight for the 10-month old that I have to cram in the car seat in the back. Sooo, I'm considering offers from anyone on this list, who might want to jump ahead of the waiting line. No markup over sticker. Anyone interested?

VIN#JM1FE173040101207

Velocity Red GT, 6SP, red/black leather, 6-disk changer

The long-awaited baby is here! Mazda of Bedford says it is their only delivery so far and probably the first in the Cleveland area. It doesn't really matter anymore. The car arrived at 10:00 this morning and I took delivery at 5:00 pm. First a few pics, then some time with the manual. Road tests will be tomorrow - and tomorrow night - and the next day - etc. Only 2 miles on it when I roadtested to approve the deal. So far the experience has been great. Interior is well done and comfortable. I really like the black/chapparel combination with the Titanium Gray.

This forum has been great to follow and very informative. I think I was able to show the dealer a few things that I picked up from those of you with earlier deliveries.

I'll post some driving notes tomorrow.

Announcing the delivery of a beautiful 3,000 lb. baby (Canadian) girl:
First in Canada!

Originally posted by canzoomer
Announcing the delivery of a beautiful 3,000 lb. baby (Canadian) girl:
First in Canada!

Awww. She is a pretty one! Congrats! Blue.........

Hey! You got auto climate? How about the little lights under the sdie view mirrors that light up when you open the door, ya got that? My 2 pet peeves about the US types...I'll get over it, ya know but how about the canadian type there, canzoomer?

Originally posted by Racer X-8


Awww. She is a pretty one! Congrats! Blue.........

Hey! You got auto climate? How about the little lights under the side view mirrors that light up when you open the door, ya got that? My 2 pet peeves about the US types...I'll get over it, ya know but how about the canadian type there, canzoomer?
I do not know if it is "auto climate".
I DO know that if you set the temp on the temp knob, it turns on and off the air to maintain temperature. It was a little too warm for the heating to come on, as it was about 85F this afternoon when I drove it.

I am still trying to figure out how to make the headlight washer robots pop out and squirt!

It has the trim lights on the mirrors, it is what they call a "GT" package, so has everything BUT the moonroof and the NAV/GPS.

We picked ours up yesterday early afternoon; it arrived on Tuesday (7/15) but our saleswoman was going to be out Wednesday so we had to wait until Thursday (7/17). Here it is,
isn't that blue terrific?

Several unallocated cars were being delivered to the same
dealer as we arrived. We got the first car from Oak Tree Mazda, San Jose, CA. We might be the first delivery for Northern California.

Canzoomer's car AC is not auto-climate. Notice, however, on the picture the little trapazoids on the front bumper. Headlamp washers! They pop out and spray the headlamps. Very ricy.;)

How's about an RX8 going up hill? My co-worker took this awsome picture.

how are headlight washers ricey? BMWs have those, as do a lot of luxury brands. I wouldn't call a BMW, Audi, or Benz ricey.

is it just me or is the winning blue a lot "lighter" than expected? maybe i'm comparing it to the 350Z or maybe the pictures don't do it justice.

also, i saw the red 8 up close and it has the mica sparkles in the paint. does the winning blue metallic have this also?

It is such a rich color. The more I see it, the more I like it.

---jps

More to follow in the picture section soon.

Originally posted by Napboy
is it just me or is the winning blue a lot "lighter" than expected? maybe i'm comparing it to the 350Z or maybe the pictures don't do it justice.

also, i saw the red 8 up close and it has the mica sparkles in the paint. does the winning blue metallic have this also?

The pictures don't even come close!! I REALLY disliked winning blue. Even the supposedly good pictures didn't really endear it to me. Then I saw ChuckClifford and RX-8-U-Up's winning blue RX-8 at work today. Wow!! Absolutely blew me away. Stunning.

Originally posted by B-Nez


The pictures don't even come close!! I REALLY disliked winning blue. Even the supposedly good pictures didn't really endear it to me. Then I saw ChuckClifford and RX-8-U-Up's winning blue RX-8 at work today. Wow!! Absolutely blew me away. Stunning.

glad to hear that. i've just about made up my mind to get the winning blue.

btw, did anyone notice any "glitter" in the blue or is that just the red?

The Winning Blue Metallic has a lot of silver metal flakes in it. I tried to explain this in another thread, but let me give it another try. When I woke up yesterday morning and immediately went to the garage to make sure the 8 was still there, the sun was shining in through the garage window and hitting on the driver's side door of the 8. The entire garage was glowing with this prism style design on all of the white walls. I had never seen anything like this before, so I went and got my husband and he was as amazed as I was. It was as if someone had placed a glitter ball in the garage, one like they use at dance clubs.

By the way, when direct sun highlights spots on this car, they have glowed white, purple and rainbow colors. I walk around the car just looking at how the color of the car changes depending on where I stand.

Maybe this happens with other metallic paints, but I haven't seen it before.

I have heard the velocity red has gold flaking in its paint. I wonder if it will have the same effect.

Here are two closeups of the Winning Blue Metallic. Hopefully, these pictures will show the silver "glitter".

http://members.aol.com/gorillie/images/metallic%202.jpg

http://members.aol.com/gorillie/images/metallic%201.jpg

It's worth buying just for the disco-ball effect. I can have a party in my garage every night. I'm sooooo getting the blue now!

Thanks for posting those pics. It has the metallic flake effect. I guess the "glitter" in the red really stands out up close because the flakes are gold.

Originally posted by RX8-U-UP
I have heard the velocity red has gold flaking in its paint. I wonder if it will have the same effect.

Red does have the gold flecks in it but I didn't have the privilege of the glittery garage scene like you described. Makes you wanna get up in the morning just to see it. The first time I showed off my car at work it was in strong sunlight and the gold really showed. Now it's dirty (we had some drizzle yesterday) so I'm gonna go buy all the "right" car wash stuff and bring out that sparkle.

for those of you wanting to see what a gold flake metallic looks like, check out a Spicy Orange 2003 MazdaSPEED Protege. They're tough to find now, but it has gold flakes too and it's really cool looking under sunlight.

Don't forget folks:

Metallic = Silver flakes
Mica = Gold flakes

---jps

I saw a red RX-8 in bright sunlight.
The gold flakes give the paint the illusion of real depth, at least for an observer close to the car.
From more than a few feet, it just looks like an intense red.
The paint type also makes minor scratches much more visible up close, and I would imagine that touch-up paint would make the scratch even more visible unless it is properly applied and treated.

Unfortunately, this RX-8 was someone else's car; my preorder from several months ago is still in the pipeline.
Can anyone post a method of checking the status of a VIN online?
Mine has been in the dealer inventory database for two weeks.
Mazda and the dealer have not officially acknowledged the VIN, but I now know that it is the VIN of my car.

Doe the Titanium Gray have the same metallic flakes in it?? Can anyone do a close up of this colour please??
Thanks!!

JayDee

Originally posted by ffjaydee
Doe the Titanium Gray have the same metallic flakes in it?? Can anyone do a close up of this colour please??
Thanks!!

JayDee

It has silver flakes and is notoriously hard to photograph but here's one.

Does anyone have the green yet? I've seen every color last thursday at a local dealer (Oak Tree Mazda), but the green.
Please post an up-close picture or provide some description.
The green could be the sleeper color, although all the other colors look good on it.

I thought the yellow looked a bit "washed out" in person. It definitely was not as deep as the Mazda 6's yellow.

The black is stunning. Haven't seen the red, blue, gray or green yet. Silver was, well, silver.

Folks, this is going to be a high-production car. My dealer had an "adjusted market value" of $3,000 extra tacked onto one car for a total sticker of nearly $37,000. I laughed in the guy's face. I said, "I won't pay more than $31,000 for a GT 6MT." He said, no problem, we can get you one for that. LOL. Just give it a bit.

Originally posted by Zaphod
I. I said, "I won't pay more than $31,000 for a GT 6MT." He said, no problem, we can get you one for that. LOL. Just give it a bit.
Wow $100 under MSRP, what a deal! (rolls eyes)

I didn't say it was a deal. My point is that I won't pay thousands over MSRP. There's a difference between paying sticker and being gouged. Nice sarcasm, though. (Pokes eyes out)

Originally posted by Zaphod
I didn't say it was a deal. My point is that I won't pay thousands over MSRP. There's a difference between paying sticker and being gouged. Nice sarcasm, though. (Pokes eyes out)
It gets better...I got mine $100 under sticker :-) WOW!

the glendale dealer i went to had a red, a silver, and a yellow, all GT fully loaded, all marked up 2000 to 35k. but honestly, that ain't the worst. when the new M3 came out, it was marked up like 8k. and even now i've seen evo's marked up 5k (i would never pay 35k for that car). definitely not condoning that, car dealers can just be bandits. but in a way it's kinda nice seeing how hot the 8 is

But you know what, if MSRP on the 8 was $3-5K higher than it is (sticker price, not mark up) it still would be worth it at that price. But if they can build it for what they are I agree, I'm not gonna pad the dealer's pockets with extra markup. How long do you think it will be before they're ready to bargain below MSRP? I say February 04.

My new Blue Toy was finally liberated from the clutches of Mazda's distribution network today. :D
http://www.snikte.net/images/RX-8/Delivery/Slides/DSC01460.JPG

Originally posted by eccles
My new Blue Toy was finally liberated from the clutches of Mazda's distribution network today. :D

Congrats, good to see the long time forum members starting to receive their rides. Have fun!

Way to go, Eccles. But who's that guy in the pic? :)

Originally posted by 8_wannabe
But who's that guy in the pic? :) That would be me. Sad, innit? :)

Originally posted by eccles
That would be me. Sad, innit? :) Gimme amother month. I'll show you sad.:D


Congrats! She looks nice!

nice. very nice. congratulations. i envy you

Originally posted by eccles
My new Blue Toy was finally liberated from the clutches of Mazda's distribution network today. :D

Congrats, eccles! The blue is so gorgeous! :cool: I'm happy with my black, but I can't help looking longingly at the blue every time I see one!

Here are a few pics of my new baby at the dealership. The old MR2 in the first pic is my old car. *sigh* I'm going to miss that car!

Walked in Yesterday and got the exact car I wanted. Man, the blue is simply amazing. It also comes with built-in feet warmers! Woo hoo!

Got mine


the center rims caps are missing because it just got in. They're on the car now.


http://www.irrcher.com/html/modules.php?name=gallery

Congrats Everyone !!!

Nice pics and congrats! Hey frogzapper, I recognize that service drive. Irvine Mazda?
:D

Originally posted by Toadman
Nice pics and congrats! Hey frogzapper, I recognize that service drive. Irvine Mazda?
:D

Yep, that's Irvine Mazda! Taking delivery of the car went pretty smoothly and didn't take too long. The salesman who delivered my car to me was a pretty good guy too. Hopefully their service dept. is good!

Originally posted by Toadman
Nice pics and congrats! Hey frogzapper, I recognize that service drive. Irvine Mazda?
:D

Yep, that's Irvine Mazda!

Hey frogzapper - congrats on the new car! I'm gonna be trading my MR2 for an RX8 when the UK finally gets this car! ( Mine's a 2002 roadster; MR-S in the States?).

Does the RX8 feel alot heavier than your MR2? I had a Celica VVTLi 190bhp before my MR2 and I guess that the RX8 will feel like a mix between the Celica and the MR2?

What is a ymaguchi book?

Originally posted by eccles
That would be me. Sad, innit? :) Not at all man, I feel so much better about myself after seing that pic :p

Cheers man and congrats on a great car!

Eske

P.s.: Sure, I can't afford an RX-8, but I just got a Diezel VH-4s - German engineering at its best...

What is a ymaguchi book?

The Yamaguchi/John Dinkle book is published and distributed by/for Mazda with each new generation of the RX-7 and Miata. It's a very thorough historical reference with great illustrations on how each car came to fruition. Each 8 owner should not be without this hard-bound book. Check E-Bay or call Mazda Customer Assistance, but be prepared to have your VIN and owner info ready, if they can even still get them for non pre-order owners.

Originally posted by Evil Weevil
Hey frogzapper - congrats on the new car! I'm gonna be trading my MR2 for an RX8 when the UK finally gets this car! ( Mine's a 2002 roadster; MR-S in the States?).

Does the RX8 feel alot heavier than your MR2? I had a Celica VVTLi 190bhp before my MR2 and I guess that the RX8 will feel like a mix between the Celica and the MR2?

Hi Evil Weevil --

Sorry for not answering your question sooner, but I've been trying to put in some more driving time on my new car! ;) Yes, the RX-8 does feel significantly larger and more solid than my old MR2, but it really doesn't feel like a heavy car because it's quite responsive and eager to rev up :D I'm still getting used to the different feel of the clutch and the larger size of the car. With my MR2 it was so easy to slip into any tight space, so having to be mindful of the width and length of my car is a bit of an adjustment for me. The first time I drove my MR2, I loved it and thought it was such a great little car. I have to admit that I didn't feel that instant love the first time I test drove my RX-8, but I'm growing to appreciate it more and more as I drive it, and the additional power and the smooth hummm of the motor as it revs up are intoxicating. :D

Before I found out about the RX-8, I was actually considering the MR2 Spyder, but I just wasn't that keen on getting a convertible. When you get a chance to drive the RX-8 I'll be interested in hearing what your thoughts are!

I know it's a little late but just picked mine up today, got 220 miles on her already =). GT Package and Navigation.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid71/pb2ed6c8e87e87725bd00699d613bc3ce/fb886f49.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid71/pb6cb7d91d1ce887d10c4f28d0972253b/fb886f41.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid71/p3d0b0ab21fccd4be591696bd258c8c57/fb886f3e.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid71/p4dc3eecbb871579a09d1f162a5540683/fb886f2f.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid71/p649b3f380642d5d631949beb4465ef98/fb886f0f.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid71/p1d4e417800cd1c195b4e3ff04c933db4/fb886f34.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid71/pfa9eb2768c1149110709873e1450e01c/fb886f26.jpg
She opens THIS wide, hahaha, I thought it was funny
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid71/p546d55eddc9190a25f8fad9433dbe25d/fb886f15.jpg

You are making me rethink about getting black!!!! Looks great!

My blackie came in Friday......

http://www.eastcountybiz.com/jim/RX-8/After%20teflon-tint-clearbra/PICT0054.JPG

for more pics from the dealer, the socal rally, etc see:
http://www.eastcountybiz.com/jim/RX-8/

Your blackie is b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l. Wow! Looks almost too pretty to drive! Congratulations!

The black is my favorite of the colors I've seen in person. Have not seen the gray or green. Test drove one this past week for about an hour. The sales guy wanted to drive it as bad as I did. It's everything I hoped for and more. They sold their first two for $3,000 more than sticker, but I'll get GT 6MT with spoiler, CD changer and moonroof deflector (w/o nav) for $31,500. I think it's a bargain.

You don't know what this car is until you drive it. When the digital speedo reads 45 mph and you're just now shifting into second gear after that lovely beep, you will know what you have. This is definitely the car I am buying.

Now, does anyone want to buy a 2001 Yukon so I can get into an RX-8? :p

I got my car Thursday night and have put 500 miles so far!
Here are some Pics on the streets of San Francisco..

http://home.covad.net/~store006

Very nice. Tell me though, is the gray darker than it looks in the pictures? I almost would have thought that was the silver.

I have noticed that it's difficult to accurately represent the true shade but this statement represents all colors of the 8. The gray has a lot of color variance depending on the direction of the sun, whether you use a flash etc.. The silver in general is quite light compared to the gray and most of the time easily distinguishable once you've seen a few pictures of the two.

So the gray is darker, but not as dark as green or black. It is light enough that the appearance package, if installed, is immediately evident. The appearance package on the darker colors doesn't seem as noticeable.

Originally posted by norats
My blackie came in Friday......

http://www.eastcountybiz.com/jim/RX-8/After%20teflon-tint-clearbra/PICT0054.JPG

for more pics from the dealer, the socal rally, etc see:
http://www.eastcountybiz.com/jim/RX-8/
hey norats, there's something familiar about your pics...

did u guys meet in the parking lot of dave and buster's in san diego? i've only been there twice (company holiday parties the past 2 years) but a building and parking lot tucked underneath the expressway isn't easy to forget! ;)

Yup, Dave & Busters, good eye!

Just got mine in.

More pics here: http://www.gilb.net/rx8.htm

Nice pics, Kuf!
-BV

Originally posted by Kuf
Just got mine in.

More pics here: http://www.gilb.net/rx8.htm

Nice pics, Kuf.

I realized that the dial nob design of air conditioner is difffernt in Japan.

Also seems to have cruse control switches on steering.
In Japan, the cruse control is not an option for MT.

Well y'all, the day had finally come. I got the call yesterday evening & got there close to 10pm. Finally broke out of the place a little past midnight. Couldn't go to bed till it was past 2am. Had to drive it home in the dark'n'wet & I was totally wired all the way.:D
She's sooooooo sweet! I'm breakin her in the conservative way. She had 4 miles on her, now she has 41. This is the first time I even saw the velocity red in person & I'm elated with it! That mica sparkles so nicely, especially under lights. The red/black interior goes so well with it too.
Kudos to Mike Weaver @ Wray Mazda for treating it as though it was his own. He wouldn't let me go until he described every little thing that he could think of. Whew! It was past midnight when he finally let us go & I think he was more wired than me, smiling like a chesire cat the whole time! Great guy.

Well, here she is, with me giving my "rotary salute". Cheers!
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3580
edit - let's keep the pix in these posts, huh?

She is indeed a beauty. I have a silver 8, but when I saw the red at the dealer I had some serious second thoughts. The red doesn't really show itself off until you have seen it in the sun. Congrats.

Congrats, Zen (rotor) Masta Racer X-8.

ok.
i'm in !!
8-7-03
love this thing
went cruzin tonigt and all the kids were chasing me down..
wanted to see !!
fun evening
:D

Here my beautiful blue RX8. This car is everything I expected and more. Changed from silver to blue.

Originally posted by desmo996
Here my beautiful blue RX8. This car is everything I expected and more. Changed from silver to blue.

Congrats! The blue has turned out to be a great color "in-person". If they would have had the black/blue interior, that would have been a serious option for me to consider to the red. But now since I have it, I'm pretty happy with my red.

BTW, did everybody see the rotary shape at the end of desmo996's belt.? Something about this car, has me looking for hidden rotary accents everywhere.

Anyone has pictures of RX8 with splash guard?

Originally posted by RX-8 Zoomster
... I'm pretty happy with my red..

You haven't even seen it yet :D ;)

It does look great though.

Originally posted by TJRX8


You haven't even seen it yet :D ;)



Now THAT really hurts! :( :( :(

Originally posted by RX-8 Zoomster

Now THAT really hurts! :( :( :(

sorry...Soon bud Soon!

Nothing but smiles, I got mine 7/30.

Somebody wanted to see an 8 with mudflaps. Take another pic that shows the back.

Back with flaps