Winnipeg, MB. My 1st month owning my rx-8
06-16-2005, 10:55 PM
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Winnipeg, MB. My 1st month owning my rx-8
Just got my car a month ago (brilliant black, 6 spd, no spoiler, no nav) and got about 1250 kil. in the first week. So anyway, just my luck on May 25, ran over a nail. Punctured a hole to close to the side wall to repair. About 2 weeks and 500 dollars later.... I picked her up this past Tuesday. Other than that nail, havn't had any problems with the car so far.
I noticed that there arn't many posts from Winnipeg, but i've seen 3 rx-8's around my area, st. vital. A yellow, blue and red. But I'm sure there are alot more than that in the city.
Seen more driving during winter... Well maybe not, but I used to see alot more than I do now.
I've made serveral searches for any recent Winnipeg threads, but no luck. Guess we'll see how long this lasts.
Just wanted to share my first month being an owner.
I noticed that there arn't many posts from Winnipeg, but i've seen 3 rx-8's around my area, st. vital. A yellow, blue and red. But I'm sure there are alot more than that in the city.
Seen more driving during winter... Well maybe not, but I used to see alot more than I do now.
I've made serveral searches for any recent Winnipeg threads, but no luck. Guess we'll see how long this lasts.
Just wanted to share my first month being an owner.
06-17-2005, 11:40 AM
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Two weeks to get a tire? That hurts. Not to mention the 500 clams.
Anyway, I'm not in Wpg either but am similarly lonely in Toontown.
Anyway, I'm not in Wpg either but am similarly lonely in Toontown.
06-19-2005, 06:14 AM
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I live in Owen Sound about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. I am just over the one month mark and have about 4500 km on so far. There are also two other RX-8s in Owen Sound so we are kind of a rare bread.
My tires are holding up, but I have had my fist paint chip on the hood, and by first micro-chip on the windshield. I speak about the cars health and well being as if it was a child :-)
My tires are holding up, but I have had my fist paint chip on the hood, and by first micro-chip on the windshield. I speak about the cars health and well being as if it was a child :-)
06-19-2005, 10:40 PM
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Drove by a blue rx-8 today on my way out to get food. Was that you by any chance blue freeze? I gave a small wave.
Also drove around a bit, didn't see any on the road or parked.
My friend also said that there is a red rx-8 parked at a drug store near the UofM most of the time.
Not that I'm lonely, but it would be nice to know another rx-8 owner, other than a owner of a mazda dealship.
Also drove around a bit, didn't see any on the road or parked.
My friend also said that there is a red rx-8 parked at a drug store near the UofM most of the time.
Not that I'm lonely, but it would be nice to know another rx-8 owner, other than a owner of a mazda dealship.
06-20-2005, 08:25 AM
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List Newbie here. I just picked up my '05 GS on Friday (17th).
I'm another 'Pegger so If you see a Nordic Green 8 running in the River East area, it's likely me.
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I'm another 'Pegger so If you see a Nordic Green 8 running in the River East area, it's likely me.
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06-20-2005, 09:08 AM
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So, what are the ages of the local Winnipeg 8'ers?
I'm most likely the old fart of the group at 41. I'm also the oldest member of the local MBDSM group (Talon/ Eclipse owners group). I've had to relegate my old '90 Talon TSI-Awd to "winter beater" status.
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I'm most likely the old fart of the group at 41. I'm also the oldest member of the local MBDSM group (Talon/ Eclipse owners group). I've had to relegate my old '90 Talon TSI-Awd to "winter beater" status.
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06-22-2005, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by miccos
Chrissss, I was actually considering the car you purchased, would you mind telling us what kind of deal you managed to get on it?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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06-22-2005, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by miccos
One more thing! I want to hear from the Winnipeg guys about winter driving. No one in this forum has winters like ours.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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06-26-2005, 04:31 PM
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Spotted in Winnipeg
Hey, anyone here at Polo Park today? I spotted a silver 8 on the upper deck of the parkade Sunday afternoon. Looked like an '05 GS like mine.
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06-27-2005, 07:01 PM
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spotted downtown
Spotted a red 8 parked on the curb lane north bound on main st. parked infront of Earls a couple days ago.
Also noticed a Titanium Grey 8 with gold emblems downtown infront of penthouse.
Also noticed a Titanium Grey 8 with gold emblems downtown infront of penthouse.
06-29-2005, 03:56 PM
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Hi guys.. there is a new Mazda club in Manitoba that usually have meets on Sunday nights...
check out the site and come out with your 8's... good way to meet each other and some other Mazda-holics
www.manitobamazdaclub.com
check out the site and come out with your 8's... good way to meet each other and some other Mazda-holics
www.manitobamazdaclub.com
07-01-2005, 08:30 AM
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I am one of the red 8 drivers in st vital. (Royalwood).
There is a blue one in river park south. I drive by it on my way to work.
As for winter driving, no problem. You will not make it through a winnipeg blizzard, but a good set of winter tires and you are good to go.
Mine was driven last winter, but only on cold, dry days, no slush etc.
The bad winter days, I was parked in a garage on a trickle charger.
As for rust....all cars will rust, winter driven or not.
A trip to Krown rust proofing for a good oil spray will do you a lot of good.
There is a blue one in river park south. I drive by it on my way to work.
As for winter driving, no problem. You will not make it through a winnipeg blizzard, but a good set of winter tires and you are good to go.
Mine was driven last winter, but only on cold, dry days, no slush etc.
The bad winter days, I was parked in a garage on a trickle charger.
As for rust....all cars will rust, winter driven or not.
A trip to Krown rust proofing for a good oil spray will do you a lot of good.
07-04-2005, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by b0njo
Drove by a blue rx-8 today on my way out to get food. Was that you by any chance blue freeze? I gave a small wave.
Also drove around a bit, didn't see any on the road or parked.
My friend also said that there is a red rx-8 parked at a drug store near the UofM most of the time.
Not that I'm lonely, but it would be nice to know another rx-8 owner, other than a owner of a mazda dealship.
Also drove around a bit, didn't see any on the road or parked.
My friend also said that there is a red rx-8 parked at a drug store near the UofM most of the time.
Not that I'm lonely, but it would be nice to know another rx-8 owner, other than a owner of a mazda dealship.
Unfortunately, it seems like whenever I do see another 8 the driver doesn't wave or anything. A belated wave back if I missed you!
07-04-2005, 05:33 PM
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It's alright. You did however seem like you were lost in thought when you passed by.
It would be nice to have a few 8's meet one day, or meet with the manitoba mazda club at the zoo on sunday. I'm just waiting until they annouce their next meet.
It would be nice to have a few 8's meet one day, or meet with the manitoba mazda club at the zoo on sunday. I'm just waiting until they annouce their next meet.
07-04-2005, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by b0njo
It's alright. You did however seem like you were lost in thought when you passed by.
It would be nice to have a few 8's meet one day, or meet with the manitoba mazda club at the zoo on sunday. I'm just waiting until they annouce their next meet.
It would be nice to have a few 8's meet one day, or meet with the manitoba mazda club at the zoo on sunday. I'm just waiting until they annouce their next meet.
Of course we could do our own meet. Maybe meet at the Pony Corral during their Sunday night car show? We could show off several 8 's in the show zone? I did that a couple weeks ago. The 8 attracted a lot of attention.
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07-05-2005, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by b0njo
Well Chrissss if you want to set up a meet for another black 8, then i'll be their this Sunday. Let me know.
BTW, mines Nordic Green
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Been working overtime past few days, just been going straight to bed.
7 sounds good, unless we get some heavy rain.
Sorry about the mix up of color.
I'll post again on Sunday to double check.
7 sounds good, unless we get some heavy rain.
Sorry about the mix up of color.
I'll post again on Sunday to double check.
08-07-2017, 01:26 PM
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Tire for RX8
Hello guys. My wife just got her RX8 GT '05 a week ago. It has summer tires on it but my wife plans to use it on winter. I got spare 225/60R18 winter tires. I just want to know if this tires will fit to my wife RX8? Any info is much appreciated. Big thanks
Pamer
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