Lensman

I attended a very pleasant evening at my local dealership tonight where three RX-8s were on display and the dealer car was open for inspection. One demonstration got my attention:

A champagne flute was filled and placed on the top of the red car's Renesis. The engine was then started and revved up to 6000rpm. There wasn't a ripple or shake of the champagne. Smooth as greased silk.

Pillman

that is incredible...

Len

I thought that a penny standing on the engine block was the traditional test in the UK.

Lensman

This was an impromptu idea and I imagine that the liquid is more sensitive than a balanced coin anyway. It was also the first time I've heard the engine for real so a double plus!

druck

Who got to drink the slighly warm champers?

Lensman

Ha! Good question. This happened as I was leaving the showroom (in fact I was out of the door and suddenly heard the engine start which prompted me to about turn - I stayed just long enough to watch the test) so I've no idea. It was good Champagne too and I couldn't have any because I was driving. Ironic that the car got some and not me.

druck

It would be very nice after all the waiting we have done, if the dealer left a bottle in the boot when you pick up your car, so you can christen it properly once you get home.

Cheers
---Dave

renegade_si

...but then you couldn't go out in the car again that evening? As soon as I get the car I will be be going on a self imposed alcohol free spell in case Iget the urge in the middle of the night to go and drive it!

druck

I don't think you'll be going straight home after you've picked up the car, expect to be in very late!

renegade_si

true....Wednesday defo confirmed for me.

Contigo

The Engine is amazing been thrashing it today!