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06-17-2008, 11:10 PM
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Hello everyone. New Rx-8 owner here in Orlando FL, just got it last weekend. I'm already in love with it and see myself in it for quite a few years.
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I don't plan on doing many upgrades to it. I want to tint the windows, powder coat the wheels, and maybe debadge it. In that order. Depends on how much the last 2 cost since I can live without that.
Upgraded from an old *** 92 MR2. It didn't cross my mind I'd find any similarities but I have.
I've read what I can about it, a little shaky getting used to taking care of a rotary engine. I work 2 miles from home (noted as an extreme condition) so I've been taking a extra few miles by going around the block just to go to and from work.
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Blue 50k Mi
I don't plan on doing many upgrades to it. I want to tint the windows, powder coat the wheels, and maybe debadge it. In that order. Depends on how much the last 2 cost since I can live without that.
Upgraded from an old *** 92 MR2. It didn't cross my mind I'd find any similarities but I have.
I've read what I can about it, a little shaky getting used to taking care of a rotary engine. I work 2 miles from home (noted as an extreme condition) so I've been taking a extra few miles by going around the block just to go to and from work.
06-18-2008, 09:29 AM
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Lol, heard that before.
If your concern is flooding, that is not needed, just be sure to let it warm up 5-10 minutes before leaving. Now, if ur concern is just taking the long way so you can zoom-zoom around the neighborhood, then by all means, proceed
Congrats!!
Congrats!!
06-18-2008, 05:06 PM
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Yea, we'll see what other upgrades make the list (I am highly considering a radio since this one skips alot. *It even skipped when I nailed the gas!).
I'm not worried about the flooding, the temp guage has just enough time to get to the right temp before I get home. I just heard that numerous short trips are terrible on any vehicle. (The effects are very prominent on my motorcycle where it runs rough and the idle is odd. Then I drive it a half hour to soccer and it runs like new again. *shrug*)
Thanks everyone for the welcome.
I'm not worried about the flooding, the temp guage has just enough time to get to the right temp before I get home. I just heard that numerous short trips are terrible on any vehicle. (The effects are very prominent on my motorcycle where it runs rough and the idle is odd. Then I drive it a half hour to soccer and it runs like new again. *shrug*)
Thanks everyone for the welcome.
06-18-2008, 05:57 PM
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Another Orlander...lol
Welcome and Congrats..! :p
I read Altamonte and it made me giggle... It seems like Altamonte is the start of a fountain of "8's".... Prior to getting my "8", I used to work out there and I would see and drool over all the RX-8's driving around...
Now, that I own one.. I've been out there a couple of times to the mall... and I have yet to see one...Go figure!!
Welcome and Congrats..! :p
I read Altamonte and it made me giggle... It seems like Altamonte is the start of a fountain of "8's".... Prior to getting my "8", I used to work out there and I would see and drool over all the RX-8's driving around...
Now, that I own one.. I've been out there a couple of times to the mall... and I have yet to see one...Go figure!!
06-18-2008, 07:33 PM
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Thats always how it goes bumble bee you see a car u really like all the time then finally when u get it u never see them haha i rarely see any around town here...i am always workin too but maybe 1 or 2 aday that s it haha....
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