female's veiw on driving/living with an 8 (kalli's offical "welcome back" thread)....
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Originally Posted by MissRx8
Oh and now im finished wit accessories Ive now got the actual mod bug with the more specifics 
Damn warranty is all I have to say......... limitations to what i can do vs wat i want to do because of the warranty issue. I dont want to jeapardise the warranty so soon - cars only 1 yr old.
Damn warranty is all I have to say......... limitations to what i can do vs wat i want to do because of the warranty issue. I dont want to jeapardise the warranty so soon - cars only 1 yr old.
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From: Canberra, AUSTRALIA
Originally Posted by Mauzl
Sorry to derail.. is there anywhere I should look to find out what is doable under warranty? Or should I just nag the dealer?
:D :D :D ROFL at Mauzi's interjection in about the only thread where he won't get noticed!! Mate, this is the gir...ooops, sorry...ladies thread and you know how it can be when they get going.
Anyway, try a little search in the Aus forum. Basically, everything that's not fair wear and tear is do-able under warranty....whole cars even
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Originally Posted by Mauzl
Sorry to derail.. is there anywhere I should look to find out what is doable under warranty? Or should I just nag the dealer?
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I'll forgive u ! heheTo my understanding of warranty issues, basicaly everything under the bonnet, and any parts that may break in the car. My centre consol sliding part broke, they got me a new 1 under warranty. Any problems with starting etc, we've all had batteries, starters, brake pads, spark plugs changed under warranty.
But if you do a mod to the car, and that mod is the cause of the problem u may have, then mazda will not fix it under warranty.
Maybe we should start a warranty thread on here too for extra info - correlate it to the other forum aswell.
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hey kalli ... you should soooo paint yer calipers. after removing the tire, its pretty easy and dont worry, changing a tire is not hard either. tho that first turn on the lugs can be a bit sticky.
short shifters eh? i should be looking into these ... hmmmmmmmm
... and no i dont wanna be a guy
and my bf thinks my car obsession is awesome :D
and dont worry, changing a tire is not hard either. tho that first turn on the lugs can be a bit sticky.short shifters eh? i should be looking into these ... hmmmmmmmm
... and no i dont wanna be a guy
and my bf thinks my car obsession is awesome :D
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Hi everyone!! I'm sure ya'll have seen me around the forums (post whoring according to some 
) but here's my official hello!!
Like Phee, before my 8 a car was what I used to get me around. I looked forward to rain because that was considered a car wash.
When I was in the market for a new car, I had broken up with a long time ex who I had felt had brought me down and prevented me from doing what I really wanted to do. A form of retaliation was buying a "boys" car. I test drove the Mustang GT and although I loved having the power under my feet, I hated the way it handled. My friend who was with me at the time said, "Tiff, I don't like that car and I don't think you like it either." I then test drove the RX-8 and I was in love. :D Those curves, the speed, the fact that I want to scream "Weeeeeee" everytime I drove.... My friend then tells me, "Tiff, I LOVE this car and you look great driving it!!! Now you only need it in RED!!!" So one week later, a brand new RX-8 with everything I could ask for was mine.
I can thank the majority of my mods to a tree (yes, I'm the infamous tree killer), although everything installed after the accident was done mostly by me with the help of my friendly local and Louisiana 8 owners. The most recent mod I've done are footwell lights. The kit wasn't exactly what I needed so I had to custom wire everything. I loved the fact that I did it all by myself.
Everyone in the neighborhood is jealous. They walk by the car and ask me, "I love that color red... is it custom?" We end up chatting about the car and they're amazed that a female could know so much about a "boys" toy. My neighbor's kid is only 10 or 11 and he's already told his dad that he wants one!!
My boyfriend owns an 8 too and his friends think it's so cool that I'm a car chick. When he bought his car, they told him that he needed to meet a cool car chick who's car was better and faster than his. According to his friends I'm a perfect fit. :D
LMAO, I didn't know this Shari! That totally rocks!! Does he still wants to debate that I don't know what or where my air intake is? Perhaps he didn't understand me when I told him that I installed it myself? Silly piston owner. :p
My 8 is my escape. All of the world's worries go away when I'm driving. There's nothing more theraputic than driving with the windows and sunroof open, listening to your favorite tunes, zooming and beeping on the on-ramp as if there's a finish line, cruising on the highway and watching the other drivers gawk in awe and jealously because of you and your car...
I'd like to think that I've made a name for myself in the rotary world - mostly good although I'm sure there's some bad out there too. I'm just thankful that I'm able to share my thoughts and experiences with such wonderful people, and I'm glad that you all enjoy your 8's as much as I enjoy mine.
) but here's my official hello!!Like Phee, before my 8 a car was what I used to get me around. I looked forward to rain because that was considered a car wash.
When I was in the market for a new car, I had broken up with a long time ex who I had felt had brought me down and prevented me from doing what I really wanted to do. A form of retaliation was buying a "boys" car. I test drove the Mustang GT and although I loved having the power under my feet, I hated the way it handled. My friend who was with me at the time said, "Tiff, I don't like that car and I don't think you like it either." I then test drove the RX-8 and I was in love. :D Those curves, the speed, the fact that I want to scream "Weeeeeee" everytime I drove.... My friend then tells me, "Tiff, I LOVE this car and you look great driving it!!! Now you only need it in RED!!!" So one week later, a brand new RX-8 with everything I could ask for was mine.
I can thank the majority of my mods to a tree (yes, I'm the infamous tree killer), although everything installed after the accident was done mostly by me with the help of my friendly local and Louisiana 8 owners.
The most recent mod I've done are footwell lights. The kit wasn't exactly what I needed so I had to custom wire everything. I loved the fact that I did it all by myself.Everyone in the neighborhood is jealous. They walk by the car and ask me, "I love that color red... is it custom?" We end up chatting about the car and they're amazed that a female could know so much about a "boys" toy. My neighbor's kid is only 10 or 11 and he's already told his dad that he wants one!!
My boyfriend owns an 8 too and his friends think it's so cool that I'm a car chick. When he bought his car, they told him that he needed to meet a cool car chick who's car was better and faster than his. According to his friends I'm a perfect fit. :D
Recently, one of my guy friends told me that when he was listening to Tiffany (Dazygirl) and I talk about our cars at a party I had everything we said was over his head at 10,000 feet. Awesome!!!
:pMy 8 is my escape. All of the world's worries go away when I'm driving. There's nothing more theraputic than driving with the windows and sunroof open, listening to your favorite tunes, zooming and beeping on the on-ramp as if there's a finish line, cruising on the highway and watching the other drivers gawk in awe and jealously because of you and your car...
I'd like to think that I've made a name for myself in the rotary world - mostly good although I'm sure there's some bad out there too. I'm just thankful that I'm able to share my thoughts and experiences with such wonderful people, and I'm glad that you all enjoy your 8's as much as I enjoy mine.
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wow...dazy...your story makes me want to cry!!! You ladies continue learning and doing more things to your cars. Every guys loves it when a woman knows about cars!! It's just a sexy thing!! :D
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On another note, still a living at home girl here - My mother in particular doesnt understand why I cant be a "normal" girl. My dad sees me hovering around my car on weekends and hes like - now wat are you doing.... he tells his friends his daughter is a "race car" club hahaha I remember when I was lookin at cars to buy.. originally set the limit at around $30-40,000. But then damn.. when i was takin my lil other car into mazda 1 day i saw the 8. It was love at first sight - (the one and only time ive felt that ) Mums like no no so much money u save ur money and put it towards a house. Well then mum was at mazda wif her car 1 day and she asked to c the 8.. she came home saying "oh my its a very beautiful car did u know the doors open the other way?"
) Mums like no no so much money u save ur money and put it towards a house. Well then mum was at mazda wif her car 1 day and she asked to c the 8.. she came home saying "oh my its a very beautiful car did u know the doors open the other way?"
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"Blonde professional, seeks bloke to buy her a small mansion, oh, and knows her way around a car"
Tell your mum "normal" gets you a nice boy....this sounds like "Alonso's" girl ! (And he's a nice boy, bit spanish for your folks but probably gets a pass mark!)
Tell your mum "normal" gets you a nice boy....this sounds like "Alonso's" girl ! (And he's a nice boy, bit spanish for your folks but probably gets a pass mark!)
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Originally Posted by MissRx8
Is this thread turning into my personal ad oh oh.............. lol
so whats on the "to do" list this weekend?
apart from studying your **** off :p :D
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STUDYING!!!!!!! Serves me right for slackin all semester
TOLD U DAVE - that i wouldnt keep a persistant study pattern durin semester!!
Had a First Aid course today - YaY got my Level 1 Certificate. Resting now - will study again later - nuffin on tonite
Tomorrow study all day - plannin on goin movies tomorrow night to c "40yr old Virgin" movie haha
TOLD U DAVE - that i wouldnt keep a persistant study pattern durin semester!!
Had a First Aid course today - YaY got my Level 1 Certificate. Resting now - will study again later - nuffin on tonite
Tomorrow study all day - plannin on goin movies tomorrow night to c "40yr old Virgin" movie haha
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The novelty value is good but the flickering gets distracting when trying to read your posts - worried I'm going to have an epileptic fit or something! :D
As for not studying through semester - tut tut tut!!!
<the King of Crammers ducks from the inevitable thunderbolt> :D :D
:D As for not studying through semester - tut tut tut!!!
<the King of Crammers ducks from the inevitable thunderbolt> :D :D
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My parents r pissed off with me bad. Cus im cramming like nuts, I keep tellin em to be quiet around the house so i can concentrate which is pissin my dad off cuz hes used to havin his tv on so loud that i swear ppl within 20km radius can hear it!!
but i explained to mother that even if i had kept up my study then i still would have crammed like this! Bak in the days when i was very dedicated to my books i still would cram in the last 2 weeks (Well thats my argument and im sticking with it!)
FUNNY DAT - erics avatar doesnt cause 'near' fits - maybe i should stick a pik of a chick amongst the car flicking piks - would that be easier on ur eyes :P
but i explained to mother that even if i had kept up my study then i still would have crammed like this! Bak in the days when i was very dedicated to my books i still would cram in the last 2 weeks (Well thats my argument and im sticking with it!)
FUNNY DAT - erics avatar doesnt cause 'near' fits - maybe i should stick a pik of a chick amongst the car flicking piks - would that be easier on ur eyes :P
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Originally Posted by MissRx8
FUNNY DAT - erics avatar doesnt cause 'near' fits - maybe i should stick a pik of a chick amongst the car flicking piks - would that be easier on ur eyes :P
Of course, Eric's also has other, ahem, compensations, which make's it easier viewing (hey, I'm talking about women - it's even on topic!! :p ).
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cry me a river...
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okay how about this....
here is an idea and see if our resident laywer is happy with it (and i promise it will be ontopic..)
how about kalli sending me a couple of pix of her and her 8 and i will make another one....
here is an idea and see if our resident laywer is happy with it (and i promise it will be ontopic..)
how about kalli sending me a couple of pix of her and her 8 and i will make another one....
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
hey kalli ... you should soooo paint yer calipers. after removing the tire, its pretty easy and dont worry, changing a tire is not hard either. tho that first turn on the lugs can be a bit sticky.
and dont worry, changing a tire is not hard either. tho that first turn on the lugs can be a bit sticky.