The RX-8 is Gone, New Blue Beast

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Apr 19, 2010 | 01:34 PM

Rotary Mike

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The RX-8 is Gone, New Blue Beast

So two weeks ago I sold the RX-8 (the guy might be on here) and last Thursday I picked up this car. I 'broke it in' by taking it to PA and back this weekend. Subaru recommends no break in period of on this car.

Apr 19, 2010 | 01:47 PM

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Congrats.. that was fast... watched you come on this forum... and watched you leave

Apr 19, 2010 | 01:57 PM

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Congrats.. that was fast... watched you come on this forum... and watched you leave

No, not leaving yet. I'll come to some of your meets still. I can be the support wagon when the RX-8's break down

I would have come out last Thursday if I had known. I was picking up my car right down the street

Apr 19, 2010 | 02:09 PM

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Congrads Mike.....STi? With the BBS Forged Wheels?
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Apr 19, 2010 | 02:14 PM

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Congrads Mike.....STi? With the BBS Forged Wheels?

No, just the WRX. Only 265HP and 244lb-ft

I do weigh 168lbs less though.

Wish I coulda bought an STI, but this is still fun

Apr 19, 2010 | 02:45 PM

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No, not leaving yet. I'll come to some of your meets still. I can be the support wagon when the RX-8's break down

Woulda been nice last year when Neo's 7 kept dying. :P

Apr 19, 2010 | 02:52 PM

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OMG....................U R A BUS! (Subaru spelled backwards)

Apr 19, 2010 | 02:53 PM

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You need to make a new account... your no longer a rotary owner... now your just a piston pumper like everyone else in this world

Apr 19, 2010 | 02:55 PM

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thats my next car... but i want a sti

Apr 19, 2010 | 02:56 PM

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OMG....................U R A BUS! (Subaru spelled backwards)

LOL, easy on the Subaru jokes, you'll be selling one soon enough with a 'T' stuck on the hood and trunk

Apr 19, 2010 | 02:57 PM

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You need to make a new account... your no longer a rotary owner... now your just a piston pumper like everyone else in this world

lol, I am in the process of switching all of my forum names to Boxer Mike

Apr 19, 2010 | 03:17 PM

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Really? the WRX is 168 Lbs LESS than the Rx-8 and has more torque and horsepower?

Apr 19, 2010 | 03:20 PM

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Really? the WRX is 168 Lbs LESS than the Rx-8 and has more torque and horsepower?

No no, it is 168lbs lighter then the WRX STI. The WRX is about 150-200 pounds heavier depending on trims

Apr 19, 2010 | 03:40 PM

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Nice car mike but if it was me, I'd be missing the 8 about now...

Apr 19, 2010 | 03:47 PM

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Sorry to see another 8 go the way of the dinosaur, but U R A BUS is just as much fun to drive.

Apr 19, 2010 | 04:55 PM

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iv been trying to figure out how to get a 09 wrx for the last few months while keeping the 8 it's not going so well lol. im a bit jealous i must admit. you'll have to bring it out to some track days

Apr 19, 2010 | 05:09 PM

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it needs something .. perhaps a new car smell air freshener

get the hks filter yet ... ive heard it does alot in those lil guys

Apr 20, 2010 | 11:15 PM

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Nice car, congrats~

Apr 22, 2010 | 01:54 PM

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LOL, easy on the Subaru jokes, you'll be selling one soon enough with a 'T' stuck on the hood and trunk

So it would be U R A BUST?

Apr 22, 2010 | 01:59 PM

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Nice car mike but if it was me, I'd be missing the 8 about now...

About the only thing I miss from Mazda is..........................You guys!

I dont miss the rust issues, blown engines,transmisison failures, power steering failures and .........Mazda Canada lol

Apr 22, 2010 | 02:25 PM

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Congrats on the subie.

Apr 24, 2010 | 12:38 AM

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About the only thing I miss from Mazda is..........................You guys!

I dont miss the rust issues, blown engines,transmisison failures, power steering failures and .........Mazda Canada lol

If I sold my 8...I definitely would miss hearing her roar at 9000rpm.....lolz
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