I'll try to get there around 9ish just so I can wipe the car down some

 

To early, I have to work overnight on friday. I get off at 6am on saturday morning and I don't think it would be too smart not sleeping for that long then driving for an hour. Sad I can't make it see you guys next month.
Bill

 

i slept for three hours and then drove for 12 leaving tail of the dragon, just food for thought

 

Yeah bill, not often we have open houses at dealerships :-)

 

Any idea where you kids are gonna park? There isn't a ton of visitor spaces... I'm assuming perhaps down back behind the building?

I believe there's also some sort of connected lot on the north side of the main dealership too...

Ditto on the dirty car. I ain't washin' it tonight, and it's really BAD. judging by the front brake dust, at least you can tell I DRIVE the thing

Getting me up before noon on a saturday though is challenging, lol.

I just hope I can find the darn place... lesseee... turn right at end of driveway... drive a couple miles... turn into dealership. Who needs a Nav?

 

I am sure they will have spaces sorted out on the day. It would make sense that would be their first priority. Esp if this is going to be helping their business. 'I' would want everyone to 'see' the RX-8's passing by, know what I mean.

Should be an enjoyable morning!

 

sorry guys i just woke up
i had a wedding last night so i got in late and drunk.

 

lol i just woke up too

 

Hey, nice to meet ya all! Brief as it was for us

Fun to see 8's in various stages of mods (or not). I'm surprised how different the car can look with new wheels and such. I think it's a beautiful car in any form, stock or otherwise.

And OK, I think I'm gonna try Zaino now

It turned into a service visit for us, as I've been trying to figure out a hesitation problem after gear changes for months now... and the one tech was kind enough to grab his computer and go for a nice long ride. Nothing quite like driving with a data cable snaking around your legs, lol. He said he didn't see anything unusual in the logs, though he did feel the "bobble" at times. Claims it's "just the car." Ah well.

Ernie is a cool guy... always nice to see him. He made us feel very at home when we bought our 8 there.

 

Nice meet guys.. Glad to see you all again. That dealership is pretty good.. much better than Maple Shade.. anyhow.. heh.. Are we going to have any plans for another meet this fall or will we wait until spring?

 

anyone take pics. sry i couldn't make it

 

Sorry that Jason, Kel, Feras, and others couldn't make it. It was a nice morning. Ernie did a fine job hosting. Everyone there received a "goodie bag" with a nice Zoom-Zoom T-shirt, Mazdaspeed hat, Mazda keychain, pen and calculator. Coffee and donuts in the morning, and a nice buffet of pork bar-b-cue, ribs, hot wings and salads - followed by cookies was offered for lunch.

I didn't take too many pictures - but here's one that shows the dealership and about half of the cars that showed up.

Mark - thanks for organizing it. What was the final count, about 10-12 I think.

 

First I'd like to thank Mark and Wayne for a great day and the means to meet other RX 8 owners. It was a nice day. The Fleminton Mazda dealership couldn't have been nicer. A free check up and free lunch that was actually good. It was nice to meet everyone for the first time and see what some of you have done to your cars. For me, the next thing will be clear corners. Now I can't wait for the next meet. By the way, I stopped at pep boys and bought an ez-pass holder. The translucent velcro on a black car just wasn't working. haha

 

free goodie bag?? damn. its good to hear everyone had a good time. wish i could have been there

 

had fun guys. thnx 4 the invite....
ash says shes sorry she didnt make it. couldnt get her *** outta bed...

 

Great day, thanks to everyone that contributed! Ernie really did a hell of a job setting us up with food and goodies - and thanks to Mark for making the day poss!

I'll have the site updated next week. Welcome also our new members, I'll make sure to have your profiles added Monday!

Thanks Guys!

Wayne

 

NICE!! Sorry to miss it. Of course, I have to work on the day that some cool stuff comes our way. See you guys at the next event.

 

Sorry guys. I said I was coming and then had work come up today. It sounds like it was a good event. Look forward to next time.

 

What was the name of that Mazda USA rep that was at the meet?

 

something d'ario

don't hold me to that spelling.

 

Everyone the site has been updated with pics from the event. Enjoy!

Also, does anyone know Teds email? He was the guy with the aftermarket bumper...

Wayne

 

Hey Irish your site is really good. It was nice meeting you all!

 

hey IRISH it;s me Ted my e-mail addy is rotora8@yahoo.com , later..

 

Thanks Ted! I'll email you with your club details....