Finally Did It
08-29-2008, 08:55 PM
#1
Finally Did It
I used to have an '80 RX-7 and absolutely fell in love with the rotary engine. I've been drooling over the RX-8 since they first came out in '04. I would see them on the street and in the parking lots and tell myself "one day..."
Today was the day. I just drove home with an '07 MT Sport in Galaxy Gray with 4700 miles. I bought it at a Chrysler dealership and the test drive was hilarious. I of course revved the engine up and drove in low gear. The sales guy was finally like "hey, whoa, don't tear the engine up." I was only doing like 6k RPMs, and had to explain what a rotary engine was.
Anyway, I'm happy as a clam. One question: the dealership put their damn logo on the back with that plastic-y white stuff. Any suggestions on safely removing it without damaging the paint?
Today was the day. I just drove home with an '07 MT Sport in Galaxy Gray with 4700 miles. I bought it at a Chrysler dealership and the test drive was hilarious. I of course revved the engine up and drove in low gear. The sales guy was finally like "hey, whoa, don't tear the engine up." I was only doing like 6k RPMs, and had to explain what a rotary engine was.
Anyway, I'm happy as a clam. One question: the dealership put their damn logo on the back with that plastic-y white stuff. Any suggestions on safely removing it without damaging the paint?
08-29-2008, 09:07 PM
#3
LOL
I love how dealers have NO idea what this car is!
Welcome.
As for the logo--use a heat gun on low heat or a hairdryer to heat it up and it peel's right off. It may leave a little bit of a sticky residue. I used some cleaner wax and polished it right off.
Edit: DANG. Too slow again...mac11 beat me to it
I love how dealers have NO idea what this car is!
Welcome.
As for the logo--use a heat gun on low heat or a hairdryer to heat it up and it peel's right off. It may leave a little bit of a sticky residue. I used some cleaner wax and polished it right off.
Edit: DANG. Too slow again...mac11 beat me to it
08-30-2008, 12:26 AM
#10
Haha, no, it doesn't say Chrysler, just the name of the dealership and the city.
If it said Chrysler I'd be tempted to keep it for chuckles.
Kid: "Hey mister, is that a Dodge Viper?!"
Me: "No, it's a Chrysler RX-8"
If it said Chrysler I'd be tempted to keep it for chuckles.
Kid: "Hey mister, is that a Dodge Viper?!"
Me: "No, it's a Chrysler RX-8"
08-30-2008, 05:48 AM
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idk about the heat gun thing. i used rubbing alcohol and cotton ***** and it workd good gets the glue off without hurting anything. just peel off the logo and use the alcohol to get the glue off u can use some hot water to loosen the logo and peel it off with ur fingers. thats what i did.
08-30-2008, 06:25 PM
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idk about the heat gun thing. i used rubbing alcohol and cotton ***** and it workd good gets the glue off without hurting anything. just peel off the logo and use the alcohol to get the glue off u can use some hot water to loosen the logo and peel it off with ur fingers. thats what i did.
I use it all the time to peel off decals and such on vehicles at work. Then buff the area.
09-03-2008, 02:00 PM
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Welcome, your going to love the car. I was also introduced to the rotary by way of a 1st gen RX-7 but mine was an 83 and I still got it, tho I am the second owner.
09-03-2008, 02:13 PM
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09-03-2008, 02:51 PM
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another one sees the LIGHT!! Grats on the upgrade to the 8, you're gonna love this car!
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