shawrf1
08-15-2003, 10:45 PM
I'm a transplant from CA... any RX-8 owners out and about the San Antonio area? Chime in!
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View Full Version : Any owners in San Antonio? shawrf1 08-15-2003, 10:45 PM I'm a transplant from CA... any RX-8 owners out and about the San Antonio area? Chime in! DoobyWho 08-16-2003, 10:19 AM I'm in san antonio. I just got mine last night (8/15). RX22 08-16-2003, 09:44 PM Will be someday. Welcome to town. What part do you live in? shawrf1 08-17-2003, 12:23 AM I'm at Ft. Sam Houston... just did an alarm install today at Custom Sounds... a lot of locals like to gasp and gawk at the car. Congrats on the purchase! Rob khoney 08-17-2003, 04:05 PM present DoobyWho 08-18-2003, 11:39 AM I'm over by 281/1604 and your right. I've noticed ALOT of people point and stare. It's pretty funny. Lots of attention. RX22 08-18-2003, 09:28 PM DoobyWho, I'm in Stone Oak, maybe I'll see ya sometime. DoobyWho 08-20-2003, 09:37 AM Yea you probably will. I'm always over there because my significant other lives off stone oak. dvcn 08-21-2003, 03:15 PM Bring the 8's out to the autocross on Sunday at the Alamodome. They are going to have a really fun course set up. Go to www.conehunter.com for details. shawrf1 08-21-2003, 04:28 PM Count me in for the auto-x in Sep. I'll be back in CA for the one this Sunday... thanks for the heads up! Rob r0gu3 08-23-2003, 09:31 PM I'm in the Medical area .... but I am no longer getting an 8. :( dvcn 08-24-2003, 06:29 PM khoney- I saw you drive off today, sorry I didn't get to meet you. About five people came up to me to say an RX-8 was in the adjacent parking lot! Glad you met Ed and took a ride with him. He is an amazing driver with excellent car control. I was driving the sideways 85 RX-7 today. Come introduce yourself next time if I don't track you down. For those who didn't come, it was a really long very fun course. Come out and enjoy your car.... it was built to have fun in! khoney 08-25-2003, 07:44 PM Sorry I missed you too. Funny you should mention Ed - I was talking to him for about ten minutes and thinking to myself that he sure looked like Ed Harlowe, a guy I worked with at SwRI once. Then someone called him Ed and I knew for sure. He was hiding behind those shades! We had a great time talking and you are absolutely right about his driving skills - I rode with him once and was extremely impressed. My son also rode with him. I also rode with Bret Sadler (he's a coworker of mine). I'll probably be out there again, so maybe we'll have a chance to meet. dvcn 08-25-2003, 10:18 PM Ed is a nice guy. He's a mild mannered tech guy but a monster behind the wheel! The next autocross will be Sept 21 at the Alamodome. It might be the last one of the year so don't miss it. You should really come to run, but if you want to spectate once before participating, at least get a ride with one of the good drivers and you will be amazed. Just think if Ed was driving a car with 50% more power and 100% more chassis (RX-8)! spdspappy 09-03-2003, 06:33 PM Hey everybody! I'm picking mine up tomorrow (put a deposit down to hold it while they check out the A/C) from World Car in New Braunfels. I live in Schertz. BTW: I spoke w/ a guy @ the BX on Randolph Fri. I was wondering if you're on here? shawrf1 09-07-2003, 07:11 PM Anyone else? I saw a yellow one driving around yesterday on the 10 headed to the 1604... Anyone perform any mods yet? and/or are into the show/go scene at all? Rob spdspappy 09-13-2003, 03:42 PM No mods as of yet. I'm going to put a spoiler and exhaust finishers on soon though... JCX 09-15-2003, 10:40 AM Yep I'm over off 151 and hell yeah everyone seems to be pointing and gawking over my 8, ..............I gotta get a tint on this baby! khoney 09-15-2003, 07:58 PM Hey, we're practically neighbors! I'm off Tezel at Mainland. Tit grey also (considering getting the rotary accents). spdspappy 09-15-2003, 09:17 PM Hey, maybe we could get a group rate on the tint... I talked w/ a guy @ the dealership & he recommended going to Alamo Auto Sound & Security. Have any of you heard anything about this place? hoffa 09-15-2003, 10:38 PM im in laredo, texas, 140miles away from san antonio, i bought mine in san antonio though.. very good ppl. there at that dealer :p JCX 09-16-2003, 12:05 AM I'm from SA, got my RX8 last friday (Titanium Grey, GT Package, rotary accents) Love it, Love it, Love it! spdspappy 12-05-2003, 05:49 AM bump... just in case there's some new people. Intrigue 8 12-06-2003, 03:07 PM i got mine 12/04 love all the complments about the car, hell love the car period. im in san antonio, as a matter o fact i live right off of Tezel also. Blue sport package. hope to see yall around. i got a decal on my front windshiled that says Team Intrigue (my Car club). and as for getting tint im down for getting as a group. ill check around also to see if i can get any good deals for groups also spdsappy DoobyWho 12-07-2003, 11:05 AM heck ya - im in for group tint as well. any of you going to buy canzoomers mod? I am I am I am! :-D DoobyWho 12-07-2003, 11:06 AM Originally posted by shawrf1 Anyone else? I saw a yellow one driving around yesterday on the 10 headed to the 1604... Anyone perform any mods yet? and/or are into the show/go scene at all? Rob just an intake so far. next is canzoomers mod, then exhaust. spdspappy 12-07-2003, 04:25 PM Intrigue 8: congrats!!! DW: Did u ever get that intake problem taken care of? I've got $140 @ Alamo Sound & Security. A guy @ work (who also has a blue RX8) and I are getting ours done sometime in January if anyone else is interested... Has NE1 had their 8 to Buck's landing for the cruisin' night yet? We've had a few people up @ the Forum, but I've never been to Buck's. DoobyWho 12-08-2003, 01:30 PM havn't gone to bucks yet and i've only been to the forum twice, once with you. and no, i still cannot contact Thunder fabrications. *angry* Intrigue 8 12-08-2003, 06:39 PM i was on military last night (12/08/03) and saw a gray 8 get pulled over. just checking what the boys in blue got ya for, if ur on. also im down to get tint spdspappy. the only problem im leaving to vagas the 28 till jan 3. so let me know when your going. Intrigue 8 12-08-2003, 06:41 PM when do people got to bucks? ill go jus let me know. AEM and Injen have product numbers for the eight. but wont be released till early or late january. The greddy sp2 system is also sold out till the mid of january. went to my shop Maximum Velocity to find out. spdspappy 12-08-2003, 08:09 PM Bucks is a Friday night thing. I probably won't go until January. The Forum's (1604 & 35) cruisin night happens every Friday night as well. shawrf1 has the prototype greddy. The tint thing won't happen until after you get back, so I'll talk to the guy @ work and let you know by the beginning of Jan. Intrigue 8 12-20-2003, 01:18 PM well my car club is about to get sponcerd (sorry cant spell) by a shop and they do tint there. ill get back to u cuz the shop is being taken over by a new owner and they dont have the computers up probley wont be up till the new year, but ill let u know the if we can get a better deal on tint. spdspappy 12-21-2003, 06:32 AM Which car club is that? (sponsored BTW) Intrigue 8 12-23-2003, 03:43 PM my car club is team intrigue spdspappy 12-23-2003, 05:24 PM What kind of cars? Do you have a website? Intrigue 8 12-23-2003, 11:37 PM no web site yet cars: MY Mazda 2004 Rx-8, 2003 Nissan 350Z,1990 Talon TSI,2003 Mitsubishi EVO,Mitsubishi Eclipse 2003 GTS,2000 Celica, were picking up an S2000, and IS300. I got a call yesterday and a kid i grew up with said his big brother got a 350Z, and from my understanding he got the greddy twin turbo kit. I told him i need to see it to belive it. If u see any of the guys with the decal dont hesitate to talk to them they are all nice guys and love the import scene. spdspappy 12-26-2003, 09:00 AM Do you guys go out to the drag strip, or is this a autox club? NE word on the tint discount? Intrigue 8 12-26-2003, 01:19 PM im going to talk to the guy today and get every thing on paper. i dont want to quote u any thing and he bump prices up out of no where. Is there a specific type u want (tint)? We go out to the strip. my friend takes the Talon and Eddy with the evo wants to get a boost controler before he takes on the 1320. Scottie has his Tsi in the low 13's. but its been a while and that was before his bigger turbo and his port ant polish job done to the intake and exhaust manifold. so well see later spdspappy 12-28-2003, 02:31 PM I want something that is gauranteed any where I move to. r0gu3 01-25-2004, 09:51 PM I think I've seen this crew cruising downtown ... Q121825 01-26-2004, 05:24 AM Originally posted by spdspappy I want something that is gauranteed any where I move to. That's going to be hard since most of the window (glass and tint) shops are local concerns. You might be able to ensure some guarantee through the manufacturer (3M maybe?), but maybe not. I'm waiting until it warms up (to lessen any chance of flooding) before I approach my preferred shop in Austin and talk to them about getting the 8 done. spdspappy 01-26-2004, 05:55 PM The manufacturer should guarantee it as long as their reputable. Q121825 01-26-2004, 06:02 PM Originally posted by spdspappy The manufacturer should guarantee it as long as their reputable. Against defects in the product, I'd agree. Poor installation, I can see a mfr being less accomodating. I plan on visiting my preferred provider this week and I'll ask about warranties & mfr guarantees. Kevo 03-24-2004, 05:32 PM i am just down the road in new braunfels. love my 8! spdspappy 03-24-2004, 06:42 PM Welcome! Congrats on the car. Check out http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alamoRXClub/ for the local RX club. What color is your 8? Kevo 03-24-2004, 06:46 PM titanium gray. i was looking at world car since they are in town, but i ended up going through north park who picked it up from roger beaaly in austin. kind of the long road, but i got what wanted for the right price. thanks for the link! i am checking it out right now... spdspappy 03-24-2004, 07:38 PM I'm glad your happy w/ it! It'll great to see another 8 in the group. Have you broken it in yet? When did you get it? If it's broken in, you should bring it out to autox or SAR. Check out www.sasportscar.com for info on autox. We'll also post info about autox events on the yahoo group as well as the forum (http://www.utsaforum.com/alamorx) Kevo 03-24-2004, 08:38 PM thanks, i am proud to be one of the gang! it has around 750 miles on it, so it's just about there. i got it on march 5th and so far all is well. i don't see many 8s around new braunfels, so i get a LOT of stares. really cool. how many are there in the alamo rx club? spdspappy 03-27-2004, 08:32 AM 5 that I know of. However, one/two of those is from texasrxs (we kind of overlap). I ran into DoobyWho yesterday and he's going to join up as well... The next major meeting will be April 10. Check out http://www.utsaforum.com/alamorx/index.php?showtopic=39 for more information. Some of us will be @ the autox class tomorrow @ Windsor Park Mall, but you had to sign up & the slots are supposedly full (if everyone shows up). Kevo 03-27-2004, 08:42 AM spdspappy - thanks for the link! is it okay to show up tomorrow to hang around and watch? i am not 100% sure if i can make it or not, but it would be cool to meet up and say hello. spdspappy 03-27-2004, 08:55 AM I'm sure it won't be a problem for you to show up and watch. It would be great to meet another 8 owner. Here is a link w/ the info: http://www.sasportscar.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=520 RX-Hawk 03-29-2004, 10:05 PM I just ordered my Sunlight Silver 8 today. Will be ready to pick up by the end of the week. Hope to join the SA club :D Kevo 03-29-2004, 11:14 PM welcome and congratulations! where are you at in SA? RX-Hawk 03-30-2004, 06:42 AM Randolph area spdspappy 03-30-2004, 04:45 PM Me too, I'm in Schertz! Join the yahoo group (see my sig) to get info on local RX events coming up. Welcome to the group! Speaking of... Kevo: what happened to you on Sun? Kevo 03-30-2004, 06:38 PM spdsappy: man...i had to get the new french doors framed in before it started raining and it took much longer than i thought. it was a real bummer, but at least now its done. i am going to keep an eye on upcoming events and make damn sure i am free to attend future functions! how did it go for you? learn any cool new techniques? spdspappy 03-30-2004, 08:47 PM The class was GREAT! We had about 12 runs & I let the instructor (we had the same one the whole time & was also a Mazda fan) drive 3 times to see what kind of times the car could get (we were in a competition w/ the S2k & Mini). I learned a lot. I can't believe how well this car does in the slalom. I just kept pushing it faster and it never got out of control (in the slalom that is). There were some mini guys (cooper, not “vertically challenged”) that were talking trash to me in a restaurant during the event on the 21st, but their best run was over 1.5 seconds behind me. The course had a bunch of different types of maneuvers (Chicago box, slalom, etc.) to get us novices used to seeing some of them. I would definitely recommend it for everyone and I plan on going again next time. r0gu3 04-23-2004, 02:39 PM www.alamorxclub.com JoeRX8ter 04-26-2004, 09:24 AM Hey Guys, I'm from Jersey and made my first visit to Texas this past weekend to attend the Air Force recruit graduation at Lackland AFB. I spotted only one RX8 in my three full days in San Antonio. On Friday evening (23 April) at about 6pm heading east on 90 right before the Ball Park exit I spotted a yellow 8. Was that anyone on the forum? spdspappy 04-26-2004, 04:58 PM Yeah, you don't see a whole lot of them here (unfortunately). I don't know anybody in my group that has a yellow one. wayneside 04-29-2004, 12:00 AM just went to san antonio recently in my silver 8...if u saw one on highly polished iforge 19's with TRAXION plastered on it...that was me! spdspappy 05-02-2004, 08:59 AM I saw 2 blue 8's last night around 1604 & 35. One was on 35 & the other was @ the forum. If you are on here, you should definitely check out the cruise night @ the forum (one of you were in the forum anyway...). Also check out the yahoo group listed in my sig... B-Nez 05-04-2004, 10:43 PM I finally arrived in SA on Sunday with my Velocity Red 6MT. I just bought a home in Culebra Crossing. Closing next Friday, and starting work at Lackland AFB Next Wed. dcfc3s 05-12-2004, 05:39 PM Hey B-Nez, PM me your e-mail address - your PM's are turned off :). My mom is in San Antonio and I go there reguarly - I'll have to hook up with you next time I'm in town! Dale B-Nez 05-12-2004, 05:48 PM I just updated my email in the system and activated it. Try it again, but I will PM you the address. Intrigue 8 05-14-2004, 12:50 PM hey B-Nez is that a new a brand new sub devision across the street from a texaco and a car wash? spdspappy 05-14-2004, 09:37 PM Welcome! You should all come out for the autox on Sunday. Check out www.conehunter.com for more info. Don't forget about the Alamo Area RX Club's Yahoo group for info about events in San Antonio... B-Nez 05-15-2004, 02:23 PM Originally posted by Intrigue 8 hey B-Nez is that a new a brand new sub devision across the street from a texaco and a car wash? It's across from a Shell and car-wash - right where Westover Hills meets Culebra. I probably won't be able to attend any kind of meets or autoX for this month - it's still chaos right now. Living in a hotel is really getting to me. Can anyone recommend a good PDR (paintless dent removal) shop in the area? Thanks. d0va 05-15-2004, 08:13 PM I'm going to the autocross tomorrow.........just as an expectator maybe another time spdspappy 05-15-2004, 10:38 PM You mean "spectator," right? ;) We'll see you out there! Intrigue 8 05-21-2004, 11:12 AM spdspappy i went to bucks last friday and saw no 8's just a corvette club. what time do yall get there? any plans for this weekend? spdspappy 05-21-2004, 04:27 PM Sorry about that. They were calling for flooding, so I didn't go. We have a couple events this weekend, but I'm not going to be able to attend most. The first is tonight (SAR), the next is a Wimberly run on Sunday. Check out the Calendar in the yahoo group for info on all the events. I asked if anyone was going to the Wimberly run & I didn't get any replies back. I may or may not go on the Wimberly run since my wife is leaving for 4 weeks next week, but I posted the instructions on the Yahoo group. spdspappy 05-21-2004, 04:32 PM One more thing, the activities guy in the vette club you saw is a friend of mine (pewter C5). You should have stopped & said hi. Oh well. Also, if you don't see anyone, stick around for a little while. Other people may have done the same... Intrigue 8 05-24-2004, 10:28 AM i stayed pretty late. and yea i forgot it was supposed to flood that weekend, owell ill catch up with the club sooner or later spdspappy 05-24-2004, 03:48 PM Sorry... We were there on Sunday though. You should definitely come out to the autox events. There's a novice school event next month you should sign up for. Check out www.conehunter.com for info. mike_rx8 05-28-2004, 02:11 AM SA Town I live near S.WW White and Southcross by Brooks AFB. I bought my 8 in SA around Nov. and drove it to North Carolina were I am stationed. I am US Marine currently in Haiti. I will be back in SA in the beginning of Aug. for good. Taken my car down Military Dr. and Commerce. Looking to join a club when I get back. 66 days til I am out of the Marine Corps Also: My cousin is the head Mazda tech. in SA. When the 8 came in he had to go two month class on it. So if you need something when I get back. holla!! B-Nez 05-30-2004, 02:10 AM Well, our furniture and stuff was finally delivered on Friday. We're still unpacking a few rooms (haven't found bedroom linen yet!), but we're starting to get settled in. Hopefully by next month I'll have more time to socialize. :D spdspappy 05-30-2004, 05:56 AM You need to eat lunch, right? Why not just stop by Buck's Landing for lunch today @ 11:30 for the Meet & Greet? d0va 06-03-2004, 09:45 PM mike at what mazda dealership your couzin works spdspappy 06-04-2004, 05:38 AM I saw a Blue RX8 @ North Star mall earlier this week w/ an exhaust I hadn't seen before (it was more of a rectangle than a circle). I tried to leave my business card w/ info about this forum as well as the Alamo RX Club, but the security guard removed it (long story... I'll be contacting mall management about that one). I've also seen a green 8 quite a few times up here on my side of town (NE) w/ the license plate hld fst. Are either of you on here??? B-Nez 06-06-2004, 12:26 AM I saw a sunlight silver tonight at Salsalito's on Bandera and 1604 - anyone from this forum? Awesome food, that place. :D spdspappy 06-06-2004, 01:01 AM How many ppl making it out to the autox tomorrow (www.conehunter.com)? I'm not running tomorrow, but I know other people that are (dvcn). I'll be out there @ least part of the day... Intrigue 8 06-08-2004, 09:36 AM Hey b-nez i live right about 2 min from you up tezel. in northwest crossings. we (my car club) used to go the car was across the street from you every sunday night before going to military. havent gone in a while cuz both clutches in the evo's are gone and dont really like to go by my self but ill keep an eye out for you red 8. Intrigue 8 06-08-2004, 09:37 AM spdspappy did u ever get the tint job? sorry about not getting back to you but the whole sponsership fell threw the cracks and didnt really like the owner of the bussines. spdspappy 06-08-2004, 05:20 PM No, I've been spending $$$ on other things lately (front sway bar, new guitar, etc). HomeyDClown 06-09-2004, 10:46 PM Hi, All: I just got my Silver AT/GT this weekend (6/6) from World Car. I'm out in Boerne, work 1604/I-10. Commute's a LOT more fun!! I'm looking forward to meeting you guys! I haven't seen any RX-8s in SA yet, so I'll keep my eyes peeled. Intrigue 8 06-10-2004, 01:01 PM i see at leat 2 a day (8's that is). Homeyd welcome to the club and enjoy! spdspappy 06-10-2004, 08:34 PM Welcome!!! I got mine @ WC too (in NB). I don't see all that many either (other than the 1 in the parking lot that one of my co-workers has). Intrigue 8 06-11-2004, 01:47 PM n-e one going to the formula drift in h-town? d0va 06-12-2004, 10:35 PM intrigue when is this drift show happening? --------------------------------------------------------------- I saw a silver w/ no appereance package rx8 outside ingram mall on friday. a real dirty one :(. I know that down my street like 7 blocks some one has a blue like mine w/ no appereance package and dark tints. B-Nez 06-13-2004, 12:21 AM Originally posted by d0va intrigue when is this drift show happening? --------------------------------------------------------------- I saw a silver w/ no appereance package rx8 outside ingram mall on friday. a real dirty one :(. I know that down my street like 7 blocks some one has a blue like mine w/ no appereance package and dark tints. I saw a titanium at Ingram Mall on Friday - parked along a berm near JC Penney, I think. My vRed was parked at the end of the row and was absolutely FILTHY! B-Nez 06-13-2004, 12:22 AM Originally posted by spdspappy No, I've been spending $$$ on other things lately (front sway bar, new guitar, etc). What kind of guitar did you buy, and from where? B-Nez 06-28-2004, 09:47 PM I've had it...who are the best body shops in San Antonio? I'm talking real artists who take pride in their work. Thanks. rX-n-sa 06-29-2004, 05:01 PM I've been seeing alot of 8's in my area. I'm off of Guilbeau between Bandera and Tezel. My wife's uncle lives down the street and he has a Silver 8. Mine is Velocity Red. GT Package. So who am I seeing? spdspappy 06-29-2004, 07:41 PM I bought an Alvarez that sounds BEAUTIFUL! I bought/stole (GREAT price!!!) it from Hermes on San Pedro. I'm not sure about the body shop thing. I've heard Jack's Paint Place in Converse is really good. spdspappy 06-29-2004, 07:43 PM Sorry about the delayed post btw... I'm not sure why I didn't get the e-mail saying that it was there (6/13). FYI: I'm leaving town here very soon and moving to the St. Louis area. I wish all of you the best! Please keep up the RX group. I've set it up so it's automated for some of the events, but anyone can add... Someone needs to pick up the ball!!! Intrigue 8 07-13-2004, 10:00 AM have fun in st louie and take care. spdspappy 07-20-2004, 08:21 PM Thanks. U take care 2! Intrigue 8 07-21-2004, 10:34 AM I was on bandera road and got in front of a new black owner. if your in the fourm welcome im the blue 8 that was in front of you yesterday r0gu3 07-23-2004, 01:49 AM I'll take over the mailer. Intrigue 8 07-26-2004, 11:19 AM in case you guys dont, know every thursday night a lot of cars show up at the HEB parking lot on cluebra and 1604. ill be there next week with a couple of friends. r0gu3 07-26-2004, 07:25 PM Yeah, we had a nice showing out there last Thursday. Two RX-8's, 4 FD's, and 3 FC's. rotarygod 07-26-2004, 09:08 PM I should have looked some of you guys up. I was out in San Antonio yesterday and this morining. houstonrx8er 07-27-2004, 03:16 PM about what time do you meet at HEB (I actually work for HEB Facility Managment). I live in houston but am in SA 2 or 3 time a month Intrigue 8 07-27-2004, 09:41 PM they show up around 11:ish RotrDoc 07-29-2004, 02:46 PM This is my first time posting anything on the Forum. Hope it works ok! "Jack's Paint Place" in Converse--the owner is a Miata-phile who lets the Bluebonnet Miatas use his place for their annual tech day, so I've been there, seen his work. They do beautiful custom work, no compromises. --Titanium Grey, GT-- --My Other Car is an MX-5-- RotrDoc 07-29-2004, 02:53 PM rX-n-SA and others--I'm one of those you're seeing. I'm in Mainland Square, had my 8 since October. There's another guy off the Southwest corner of Mainland and Tezel with a Titanium which he got as soon as they hit the showrooms. I've seen a yellow driving in Mainland Square, but haven't seen it parked. See ya on the road!! --Titanium Gray, GT-- --My Other Car is an MX-5-- VBGT 07-31-2004, 08:30 PM What's up guys, my GF bought a Sunlight Silver 8 w/ the apearance package a few months back, I see several 8's every morning on my drive to work on 1604 West headed out to Lockhill Selma, I'm always hawking online for good deals for her car. I drive a kitted Viper Blue Probe GT if any of you guys driving around see me, holla! Very nice cars! Steve Intrigue 8 08-26-2004, 09:26 AM just checken how everyone's doing? havent herd from anyone in a while. B-nez i saw your car at ipac earlier this week. RX-Hawk 08-26-2004, 04:26 PM The AlamoRXClub I think changed the weekly meeting to thursdays at Bennagan's (I-10 & Wurzback). I tried to make it last week but was too late, I did see a couple of FDs in the parking lot but I didn't see anyone out there. I'm on-call this week but I'll try to make it out tonight. B-Nez 08-27-2004, 08:26 AM just checken how everyone's doing? havent herd from anyone in a while. B-nez i saw your car at ipac earlier this week.Yeah I took a week off from work to get some stuff done I've been putting off. I brought it over there to get my A/C knob replaced and have them check the wiring on my shock sensor. The dealership in FL bungled the diode wiring when they installed the update kit to the sensor. After holding my car all day, they managed to get the sensor sorted out, but did not have the correct knob replacement. The real bummer, is that while "confirming the customer complaint" (I guess), they managed to break the knob even worse than it was. The post had only been cracked - allowing the knob to turn past the stops and allowing one to easily pull it off. Now the post actually has a piece broken out of it and it falls off when you step on the gas. I've been keeping it in the glove box (got tired of chasing it around the cabin every 5 minutes), but the exposed panel lighting is pretty annoying. Hopefully the new part will come in VERY soon. Hopefully it won't take them all day to pop a knob on this time. This morning I am refilling the diff with Royal Purple over at the Lackland Auto Hobby shop. I had wanted to get an estimate from Jack's Paint Place for repairing my door this week, too, but I've run out of days...I'm taking more time off in 2 weeks, so I'll have to be sure and get over there then. Plus, I'll install my SS clutch hose and refill the MT with Red Line. Intrigue 8 08-27-2004, 03:08 PM sorry to hear that ,what happend to your door? B-Nez 08-27-2004, 03:20 PM 3 days before we moved from Florida, a lady at our church parked next to me in her SUV and her son flung open his door - making a huge dent with a deep scratch on my passenger side above the door handle. Scratch was down to the primer. B-Nez 08-27-2004, 03:22 PM After I got home from refilling my differential, my speedbleeder had arrived in the mail. I knew that would happen - that was the last piece I've been waiting for to install my SS clutch hose. Intrigue 8 09-14-2004, 11:27 AM sorry to hear about the ding. got one last week at the parking lot of shogun and all the bars off babcock. didnt see it till the next morning. B-Nez 09-14-2004, 07:15 PM That bites. I did go to Jack's Paint Place in Converse on Friday for an estimate. $495. Now I'm gonna email that to the culprits and see what they do. Intrigue 8 09-21-2004, 12:40 PM if yall are intrested there will be a meet at Eisenhower park on october 23. dont have the time as of yet. Its a meet for imports. Saw a red 8 with a mazda speed wing, just seeing if your here. Intrigue 8 09-21-2004, 12:41 PM b-nez you might want to try alamo collision off of 36 street. i got into a accident and trust me they do great work B-Nez 09-21-2004, 10:40 PM Okay, thanks for the tip. Do you know if TX statutes say you only have to give insurance company 1 estimate? FL is like that, but I didn't know that last time. Intrigue 8 09-22-2004, 12:34 AM i have had 2 claims both i only gave one estimate. depends on your ins. Intrigue 8 09-22-2004, 12:35 AM the meet will be held at 2:00 p.m till when ever you get tired and wanna leave. Intrigue 8 09-23-2004, 10:44 AM quick question. i herd from a friend that you can watch mondaynight football at the theaters near crossroads? does anyone know if this is true? B-Nez 09-24-2004, 05:34 AM I have no idea... Intrigue 8 09-27-2004, 10:45 AM i would expect more posts from san antonio. i see 4 rx8 a day. buzzardsluck 09-27-2004, 04:11 PM I live on the northside and Ive only seen about 5 since mid Aug. I would expect more myself. Theres a red one out by me and a couple tigreys B-Nez 09-27-2004, 05:34 PM I see a silver very frequently around NW, and a blue one. It seems like I'm always in my wife's car when I see them, though! buzzardsluck 10-01-2004, 07:28 PM Those in SA, where do you go for service? Im up on the northside. B-Nez 10-01-2004, 08:45 PM Well, I do service myself, but I've been getting my TSB work done at IPAC, 410 between Culebra and Ingram. There should be something decent closer to you, though. khoney 10-02-2004, 11:51 AM Been getting excellent service from World Car on Fredericksburg about a half-mile inside the loop. I've got nothing but good things to say about sales and service. Intrigue 8 10-02-2004, 01:11 PM ???? did you get a car? buzzardsluck 10-02-2004, 02:23 PM Intrigue 8, I guess your asking me? I have a Red 8 got it from a dealership in Corpus Christi back in Aug. Im just trying to find a place to take car of the TSB stuff. Not sure if I have mflash, from what ive read on here I dont. This stuff is all new to me just looking for some help. My previous ride was a old 96 chevy truck. Thanks for the replies and help. Intrigue 8 10-04-2004, 09:41 AM b-nez did Ipac do a m-flash on your 8 or did u have it done when you were in florida? B-Nez 10-04-2004, 11:45 PM I got the L-flash in Florida, and IPAC flashed me to M. I had it in for the a/c knob, and said somrthing along the lines of, "I haven't had the latest PCM update, and I know that Mazda has made that pretty much mandatory." Mark said, "no problem we'll flash it," and they did. B-Nez 10-04-2004, 11:47 PM Anyone else going to the UTSA orchestra concert tomorrow night? They're going to have a solo violinist. I am so stoked - it'll be my sons' first time. r0gu3 10-05-2004, 06:31 AM Just wanted to let everyone know that a majority of the rotary community meets up at Bennigans located at I-10 & Wurzbach. If you want to eat, show up at 10. If shooting the shit suits you, showing up later will work. www.alamorxclub.com for more info. DoobyWho 10-07-2004, 09:04 AM best place in SA to get an exhaust installed? I don't have time to do it :( Intrigue 8 10-07-2004, 09:57 AM Try Tim at maximum velocity, off of eckert., you also got tommy at speed elements, off of perrien biettle (sp) im pretty sure they can do a install. Intrigue 8 10-13-2004, 01:12 PM B-nez do u have anyupgrades? i was going to get a exhaust but im not sure how strict ipac is with mods. DoobyWho 10-13-2004, 02:42 PM Thanks Intrigue - I got it done at Speed Elements. Great folks! Intrigue 8 10-13-2004, 02:59 PM thats good to hear tommy is a good guy. what kind did you get installed r0gu3 10-14-2004, 08:09 PM Are exhaust upgrades helping RX-8's much? Intrigue 8 10-14-2004, 08:20 PM from my understanding and reading through the threads everyone says no. since we lack the turbo there is really no need for a bigger exhaust. HP gains of about 3 i think. Intrigue 8 10-20-2004, 10:36 AM just a reminder this weekend (sat) at 2 there will be a meet, (san antonio import's/ everything) the location will be at Eisenhower park. if you need directions PM me. and bring money, we will probley be going out to eat after. Intrigue 8 10-29-2004, 12:55 PM well i went to the meet this weekend nothing big at all. alot of civics. there was a older man there with his wife who had a 240sx which was converted into a s13. he did the install of the sr20 by him self very impressive. there was a tiberon (s/p) club, along with the civic club as i stated earlier. a wrx, some eclipses, integras, a supra, but i was the only rotary. my friends went along in there rides a evo, hyabusa, an r1. any thing going else going on in san antonio? Mindtrip 11-01-2004, 04:09 PM Hi everyone I just got my 8 last weekend and love. I currently live almost right by speed elements but the house im living in is a temporary house because my parents are having there own custom house built out by UTSA. So right now were living in somewhat of a dump. Anyway anyone interested in hanging out? Mindtrip 11-01-2004, 04:10 PM Thanks Intrigue - I got it done at Speed Elements. Great folks! Hey is your 8 a red one? If it is I saw you at speedelements after you got the ehaust and someone took off real fast in it testing it out i guess, sounded good. Intrigue 8 11-02-2004, 08:16 AM what color is your 8? Mindtrip 11-02-2004, 10:45 AM Mine's Blue. Intrigue 8 11-02-2004, 11:07 AM guess were twins Mindtrip 11-02-2004, 03:05 PM Sure thing buzzardsluck 11-03-2004, 09:53 AM when are you at utsa mindtrip? i havent seen one 8 around the place. im sitting in the computer lab burning time as i type. be nice to at least meet someone else that owns one Mindtrip 11-03-2004, 06:33 PM Im there all 5 days. Do you have one? If it's red I think I saw you today. I have one class tomorrow at 12:30, you gonna be there? B-Nez 11-22-2004, 10:35 AM B-nez do u have anyupgrades? i was going to get a exhaust but im not sure how strict ipac is with mods.Sorry to not reply sooner. I've been travelling a lot the last couple of months for work. I have no mods other than what is listed in my sig - just the fog rewire. |