Fab 8 you're in the paper?

M-ster · 08-12-2003, 10:44 PM

There's an article in the ST paper today about Jap's car giving the Euro's car a run for their money.

But alot of emphasis were given to the RX-8, mentioned about GarageR, the first black 8 that's gonna be on the road. It got to be you right, Fab8?

Anyway congrats on your new black beauty, Enjoy the first and only 8 on the road of Singapore tonite.

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Crysta · 08-13-2003, 02:03 AM

oh yeah .... have not congrats Fab8 ........ CONGRATULATIONS! FAB8... if u r reading this msg......we are all waiting for you to put up some really cool pix of your blackie 8!

three2eight · 08-13-2003, 08:26 AM

Hi all,

Been following the forum and this is my first post. Who else is getting their cars this week?

sleeper · 08-13-2003, 08:35 AM

Yeah Fab8...dun get too engrossed with ur car that u forgot to give her a few flashes....we are all waiting...

2F2F · 08-13-2003, 09:21 AM

Congrates..!! Fab8

The moment that all of us have been waiting for. I'm looking forward to get my 8 on Friday.

BTW, how was the workmanship on your Glass change? I understand that the side glasses are not very good quality..

Cheers
2F2F

Fab 8 · 08-13-2003, 09:27 AM

Thanks all for the well wishes. Got back not too long ago and am still smiling. Took the car and drove for over 50km on highways etc...:D Fantastic feeling! I think I was smiling the whole way!

Unfortunately the car is somewhat dirty already as it was drizzling

No time to wash yet as gotta do some work later

Anyhow, will wash and wax the 8 this Saturday and post pics!

2F2F, my glass change is fine all round - they used the original glass for both sides and the rear windscreen.

Fab 8 · 08-13-2003, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by three2eight
Hi all,

Been following the forum and this is my first post. Who else is getting their cars this week?

Hi there, welcome to the forum. From your nick, are you changing from a Mazda 323 or Bimmer 3 series to the 8?

three2eight · 08-13-2003, 10:47 AM

Hi Fab8,

Congrats on your new ride. How's the pick up on the 8? Is it sluggish? Understand that you need to rev at least 2500 to 3000rpm to prevent the engine from stalling in between gear change for rotary engine.

I'm currently driving a 3 series and still enjoying it. The 8 will be a new addition.

Fab 8 · 08-13-2003, 11:10 AM

The acceleration is not sluggish at all! I was very pleased with it as the revs hit 3000 rpm very very rapidly. After 3000 rpm, on slightly more than half throttle, you can feel the surge in power. :D

Also, no stalling at all if revs fall below 2500 rpm, so not to worry. In fact, I babied it initially and changed at about 2000 rpm, the car had no problems with that.

three2eight · 08-13-2003, 11:26 AM

Well, at least the long wait was worth it I guess! Any mods in the near future?

2F2F · 08-13-2003, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fab 8
Thanks all for the well wishes. Got back not too long ago and am still smiling. Took the car and drove for over 50km on highways etc...:D Fantastic feeling! I think I was smiling the whole way!

Unfortunately the car is somewhat dirty already as it was drizzling No time to wash yet as gotta do some work later

Anyhow, will wash and wax the 8 this Saturday and post pics!

2F2F, my glass change is fine all round - they used the original glass for both sides and the rear windscreen.

Fab8,
Is your original glasses clear (from Mazda Japan/USA?) or the dark tinted (originally came with the car) which you put it back after the inspection passed.

Fab 8 · 08-13-2003, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 2F2F

Fab8,
Is your original glasses clear (from Mazda Japan/USA?) or the dark tinted (originally came with the car) which you put it back after the inspection passed.

Mine is the original clear glass from Mazda USA. I'm not putting back the original tinted ones. Actually, I'm not sure if its advisable to put back the original ones as the rubber seals and clips are damaged when its removed.

2F2F · 08-14-2003, 04:31 AM

Fab 8

Did you check the laser edge print on the bottom of the glass? Does it show the same words/print as your front passenger glass?

Cheers

Quote:

Originally posted by Fab 8

Mine is the original clear glass from Mazda USA. I'm not putting back the original tinted ones. Actually, I'm not sure if its advisable to put back the original ones as the rubber seals and clips are damaged when its removed.

Fab 8 · 08-14-2003, 05:42 AM

Yep, same print. Anyway, mine also had the mazda parts sticker attached.

Spyder766 · 08-15-2003, 04:02 AM

2F2F

Bro, Fab 8 glasses are orginal man!! went down to garage r to look at the car today and the glass is perfect not like ours, evrything is sweet mate!

Fab 8

Congrats! Mine looking at Monday now!! damm sad!

2F2F · 08-16-2003, 12:34 PM

Bro,

Collected mine on Friday...my Silver Bullet. Sorry, Iwas unable to make it for Sat, the ceremony finished pretty late.

I've been smiling since collected my 8.....a choice that I've never been so happy with all my ex-owned cars. If only the Rim & Spoiler are also here......hmmm.

Still trying to abide the rules to break in at 5km. A real pain...

Cheers

Quote:

Originally posted by Spyder766
2F2F

Bro, Fab 8 glasses are orginal man!! went down to garage r to look at the car today and the glass is perfect not like ours, evrything is sweet mate!

Fab 8

Congrats! Mine looking at Monday now!! damm sad!

Fab 8 · 08-16-2003, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 2F2F
Bro,

Collected mine on Friday...my Silver Bullet. Sorry, Iwas unable to make it for Sat, the ceremony finished pretty late.

I've been smiling since collected my 8.....a choice that I've never been so happy with all my ex-owned cars. If only the Rim & Spoiler are also here......hmmm.

Still trying to abide the rules to break in at 5km. A real pain...

Cheers

Congratulations, 2F2F!

Breaking in is a pain! I've only done about 250km since collection on Wednesday and I've washed the 8 4 times already! :D

Mockngbrd · 08-19-2003, 06:51 AM

take fotos?

Fab 8 · 08-19-2003, 09:56 AM

I have taken a couple in my garage, but lighting is quite poor, so doesn't do the car justice. Will take some this weekend.

Weets · 08-19-2003, 10:05 AM

Hi Fab 8 and others,

Congrats on ur rx8s. Just wanna ask u a qn on ur rear windscreen, is ur new one completely clear or its also slightly tinted, albeit not as dark as the JDM ones??

Thx for ur help!

zoom44 · 08-19-2003, 01:25 PM

Conratulations to all the lucky new owners in Singapore!! Have fun with your new cars just watch those revs during break in. :D