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10-22-2008, 09:32 PM
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New in Oakville
Hi Folks,
I picked up an 06 Titanium(?) Grey AT a couple of weeks ago and the daily commute to hamilton has since gotten a lot more fun! (used to drive a jetta
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Really enjoying the car so far (getting lot's of second looks and compliments) but am starting to hear the brakes in my sleep, will hopefully get them fixed next week (this week was the engine mounts. Anybody got recommendations on something I can pick up locally to protect the leather seats? I managed to resist the dealers $400 leather-protector insurance (but not much else .
This is a great site, looking forward to meeting you guys at the next get together.
I picked up an 06 Titanium(?) Grey AT a couple of weeks ago and the daily commute to hamilton has since gotten a lot more fun! (used to drive a jetta
. Really enjoying the car so far (getting lot's of second looks and compliments) but am starting to hear the brakes in my sleep, will hopefully get them fixed next week (this week was the engine mounts
. Anybody got recommendations on something I can pick up locally to protect the leather seats? I managed to resist the dealers $400 leather-protector insurance (but not much else . This is a great site, looking forward to meeting you guys at the next get together.
10-22-2008, 10:01 PM
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Congrats and welcome to the club. Sign up on the GTA roll call.
https://www.rx8club.com/canada-forum-35/gta-roll-call-130278/
https://www.rx8club.com/canada-forum-35/gta-roll-call-130278/
10-23-2008, 06:27 AM
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I use Lexol cleaner and conditioner. This is recommended by Gyrobot over in the BC RX-8 club. I met up with him in Vancouver this summer and he showed me what it could do.
You can't find it in retail stores here. You'd have to go to Lexol's website, and order direct online from them. I've used it twice now (I clean leather 4 times a year). I highly recommend it. It's better than Meguiars Rich Leather shampoo/conditioner 2-in-1. The Lexol is two separate bottles of stuff. You do a little more work, but the results are better. It will leave your car looking like factory OEM, meaning a more "matte" finish. If you like that glossy, "I had too much oily chinese food in my car" look, then go for the Meguairs stuff.
You can't find it in retail stores here. You'd have to go to Lexol's website, and order direct online from them. I've used it twice now (I clean leather 4 times a year). I highly recommend it. It's better than Meguiars Rich Leather shampoo/conditioner 2-in-1. The Lexol is two separate bottles of stuff. You do a little more work, but the results are better. It will leave your car looking like factory OEM, meaning a more "matte" finish. If you like that glossy, "I had too much oily chinese food in my car" look, then go for the Meguairs stuff.
10-23-2008, 08:15 AM
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I use Lexol cleaner and conditioner. This is recommended by Gyrobot over in the BC RX-8 club. I met up with him in Vancouver this summer and he showed me what it could do.
You can't find it in retail stores here. You'd have to go to Lexol's website, and order direct online from them. I've used it twice now (I clean leather 4 times a year). I highly recommend it. It's better than Meguiars Rich Leather shampoo/conditioner 2-in-1. The Lexol is two separate bottles of stuff. You do a little more work, but the results are better. It will leave your car looking like factory OEM, meaning a more "matte" finish. If you like that glossy, "I had too much oily chinese food in my car" look, then go for the Meguairs stuff.
You can't find it in retail stores here. You'd have to go to Lexol's website, and order direct online from them. I've used it twice now (I clean leather 4 times a year). I highly recommend it. It's better than Meguiars Rich Leather shampoo/conditioner 2-in-1. The Lexol is two separate bottles of stuff. You do a little more work, but the results are better. It will leave your car looking like factory OEM, meaning a more "matte" finish. If you like that glossy, "I had too much oily chinese food in my car" look, then go for the Meguairs stuff.
10-23-2008, 08:27 AM
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Hey guys I'm new to these Forums and a new RX-8 owner (since May) in Oakville as well, these forums have been a big help with the DIY's what seems to be every problem ive had so far.
11-03-2008, 06:08 PM
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Hi GTA/Oakville RX8 folks..
I picked up my 2007 RX8 (with 100 km on it) last week after reading the car's pros and cons on the forum. I enjoy every time I have a chance to drive it. It looks like there are quite a few RX8's in Oakville based on the GTA roll call list. But so far I have only been able to spot a RED one on the road while driving around Oakville. The RX8 is a car that stands out and often get a second look by others among all other sport cars (Bimmers, Porsche, Mercedes and Mustang) often found on the road in the Oakville area.
I look forward to seeing the other RX8 in the area and may get a chance to meet some of you.
I picked up my 2007 RX8 (with 100 km on it) last week after reading the car's pros and cons on the forum. I enjoy every time I have a chance to drive it. It looks like there are quite a few RX8's in Oakville based on the GTA roll call list. But so far I have only been able to spot a RED one on the road while driving around Oakville. The RX8 is a car that stands out and often get a second look by others among all other sport cars (Bimmers, Porsche, Mercedes and Mustang) often found on the road in the Oakville area.
I look forward to seeing the other RX8 in the area and may get a chance to meet some of you.
05-24-2009, 08:26 AM
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Glad you're enjoying your new ride. What color is your new 8, I will keep an eye out for you? What part of Oakville are you from? I'm in the River Oaks area.
05-24-2009, 12:06 PM
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i tried some 303 on my leather the other day... i liked it better than the meguairs leathers wipes i had before...
never tried lexol yet tho... but thumbs down on the megs for leather from me
never tried lexol yet tho... but thumbs down on the megs for leather from me
05-24-2009, 06:21 PM
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New RX8 in Oakville
rx8thunder
It's a sunlight silver 8 with Mazdaspeed wheels, rear spoiler, and front and rear rotary crests. I am from the Glen Abbey.
It's a sunlight silver 8 with Mazdaspeed wheels, rear spoiler, and front and rear rotary crests. I am from the Glen Abbey.
