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Old 04-25-2010, 12:33 PM
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hi all - new RX8 R3 owner and member

Just wanted to say hi... this past thursday I bought a new 2010 RX8 R3. My first RX8. LOVE LOVE it!

I've had many different cars in the past - couple of BMW's, a Mitsu Eclipse GSX, a couple of Civic Si's, a Mazda 6, an Acura TSX... nothing, and I mean NOTHING has stirred my soul like this thing does. It's just gorgeous. And I love way it handles and responds.

Anyway, thanks for the great site - lots of useful info on here. I've been lurking for a bit prior to buying the car. Hope to meet some of you out there. I'm in Maryland near Annapolis.

Here she is...

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Welcome! Nice choice with the R3
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hi welcome and congrats for ur ride , best color choice velocity red ftw..
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Yes good job i just joined as well i snagged an 09 R3 myself a couple weeks ago. and i have to say these cars are godly. They didn't have red though but i got blue instead which isn't bad either
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blue is faster
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break her in properly for the first 1k

Enjoy the ride!
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Originally Posted by Pico
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break her in properly for the first 1k

Enjoy the ride!

I assume you mean things like don't beat it to death (drive it over 7K rpm), don't use cruise control for extended periods, try not to stomp on the brakes (unless I gotta) to instant stop. that sort of stuff?

Anything else I should really watch for since I'm a rotory newb? I've read about the flooding / enriched fuel problems. I've also read about revving the engine above 3K prior to shut off. Any sort of insite you all may have would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
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Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
blue is faster
blue is faster... on 2 wheels

here's my other ride:

Old 04-25-2010, 04:47 PM
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Black is fastest :p

Grats on the R3

I really really really really really wish we had White as an option in the US. I'm jealous of our northern neighbours options!
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white iz faster. Like a flash
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blue gets the most tail
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Blue us the BEST!!!!
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Welcome =) I'm new too, I just got a 2010 R3 in blue though, test drive the red....but my last car was red and it was time for a change. LOVE the blue!!! Bet your loving it though, I know I am!!!
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Welcome =) I'm new too, I just got a 2010 R3 in blue though, test drive the red....but my last car was red and it was time for a change. LOVE the blue!!! Bet your loving it though, I know I am!!!

h3lls yes I'm lovin it! I checked out your pix... the blue rox too!
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Haha damn straight! Have fun
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congrats and welcome to the club
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Awesome car and colour choice!
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Originally Posted by omgitspeeb
blue is faster... on 2 wheels

here's my other ride:

Yellow is Faster
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Originally Posted by omgitspeeb
I assume you mean things like don't beat it to death (drive it over 7K rpm), don't use cruise control for extended periods, try not to stomp on the brakes (unless I gotta) to instant stop. that sort of stuff?

Anything else I should really watch for since I'm a rotory newb? I've read about the flooding / enriched fuel problems. I've also read about revving the engine above 3K prior to shut off. Any sort of insite you all may have would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
Click on the "how to break in your new RX8 icon and all your questions will to answered

This is the link
http://racingbeat.com/FRmazda4.htm
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Welcome, nice ride...

I wanted blue myself actually but I love black....Good luck with the break-in and have fun afterwards
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Originally Posted by omgitspeeb
blue is faster... on 2 wheels

here's my other ride:

nice beemer
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Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
nice beemer

it's a terrific bike - best bike I've owned actually. prior to the K12S I had an '06 VFR800. It was a decent bike just not enough giddyup. before that I had a big '99 K1200RS - so comfortable but more on the touring side. This current bike is the best of both worlds. It's stupid fast, yet civilized enough to take 1,700+ mile trips on without killing your @ss.
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Originally Posted by omgitspeeb
it's a terrific bike - best bike I've owned actually. prior to the K12S I had an '06 VFR800. It was a decent bike just not enough giddyup. before that I had a big '99 K1200RS - so comfortable but more on the touring side. This current bike is the best of both worlds. It's stupid fast, yet civilized enough to take 1,700+ mile trips on without killing your @ss.
Im more of a trackday and weekend hero type so my R6 works pretty well.
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It's a beauty! Be aware that the Series II (09,10) has some significant upgrades in the oiling system and electronics that make much of the "advice" applied to the Series I cars less applicable.


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