Thanks guys for yer help.
Ordered them(http://www.rotaryfx.com/product_p/per1077.htm) today.
They cost just under €74 including shipping, so very happy with that

 

rotaryfx is, in my opinion the best site on the net for rx8 parts. Everything is very high quality at a great price and shipping is right on the button too both moneywise and timewise...

 

Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to all RX-8 owners everywhere.

Drive Safely

 

What do you guys think of driving the RX-8 in snow/ice on summer tyres, fun isn't it
Here in Dublin snow is relatively rare and it sure takes getting used to, what a driving experience, but not for the faint hearted.

 

It's fun driving any rear wheel drive car on snow and ice! Hope everyone gets to work safely tomorrow. Leave early and take it easy!

 

Couldn't agree more on the roads, especially driving in the estate's!!!!

On, another note lads, my car insurance is up for renewal
Note, im 27, 4 years no claims in my own name and ful license for 7 years.
However hibernian have increased my insurance from 830 to 1850, obviously, made a complaint so waiting to hear back from them. Getting the "its a 2.6 litre" crap from them, which it obviously isn't

In the meantime Ive tried the following
Quinn, Allianz, fbd would not insure me
25plus have to ring me back
axa will insure me for 1100
bestquote for 1950

Any idea's? Thanks

 

You should try First Ireland. My renewal was €2300 with Aviva through Arran Insurance last month. First Ireland gave me fully comp with all the bells and whistles for €1550. I'm 24 with 4 years NCB and I've had my license since 2004 and have 4 penalty points. Also, just to add another 4 here, my 8 is an '04 I insured it for €10,000.

Their number is 01/8820800. Look for Stuart Miller and tell him David Corcoran sent ya

 

Great fun this morning on the roads :D Wish people would cop on and learn how to drive in snow/ice - how can i in a rear wheel drive get around better than so many front wheel drives?

Anyway paulm - I've a 04 am 27 with 10 years full license and hibernian tried to rape me before. Previously i knocked them down from a €2300 renewal(up from €1600!) to €1300. I'm now with 123.ie for about €870 i think so definitely give them a shot. Oh and i only had 2 yrs no claims as i had an accident 2.5yrs ago

L

 

Did we all see the Galaxy Grey RX8 on the news last night? Poor thing had to be pushed!

 

Grand, thanks for the advice. I havn't heard of them before. I filled in a form on their website, so waiting to hear back from them.


Yes, good advice, 123.ie are the cheapest so far for me, for 805, but I will continue to shop around.



Didnt see it, but this video seems to be doing the rounds today over email
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MPRmOUxRMY

 

"Did we all see the Galaxy Grey RX8 on the news last night? Poor thing had to be pushed! "
yeh, once you stop in these conditions it can be very difficult to get going again. But to be caught on national television would be most embarrassing.

 

Paul - Stuart told me himself that you always get a better price if you ring them rather than filling out forms online

O'Renesis - It's the first time since X-Men 2 that I've seen the 8 on TV apart from Top Gear, Fith Gear etc. lol People might start bad-mouthing it now because of RTfuckenE!

 

Just seen it now on last nights news on the rte player. Not as bad as the 4wd range rover though imo.

 

I found that DSC was best turned off when driving on ice as the traction control kept stopping the wheels when I needed them to keep driving. We (Irish) don't get enough practice driving in these slippery conditions so as soon as there is a few inches of snow the whole country comes to a standstill.

 

123.ie were the cheapest for me too (paid 1150 fully comp last year)

Has anybody insured an RX8 for under a grand this year yet?

 

Hi David,
Got a call back from them after filling in a form online.
They gave me the following quote/plan, which Im delighted with, works out as 848, as I plan to pay it over 10 months.

Its cheaper than 123.ie which was 803 base, then 40 euro to setup the direct debit, then 8.5% service charge

I just need to get my documents filled in, but im 90% sure I will go with them, just a word to say thanks.

I didnt mention, that you had refered me, but I can? Not sure, if they have a refer a friend scheme.

/Paul

Premium €800

For Direct Debits – Deposit €175 + 10 Instalments of €67.30 a month

AIG POLICY PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS

Ø Bonus protection against One Fire or Theft claim in a 3-year period.
Ø Bonus protection for one non-Fire/Theft claim in a 3-year period.
Ø 2 year step back bonus protection for any further claim
Ø Free Class 2 Business Use
ØAutomatic Open Drive 25 to 70 with Full licence’s
Ø Windscreen cover unlimited. Approved repairer All Glass.
Ø Windscreen free on TPFT.
Ø Policy Excess is €250 or €400 for Convertibles for AD&FT.
Ø Driving of Other Cars (Comprehensive).
Ø Car hire up to €190 in the event of an accident. Approved repairer must be used.
ØEU cover for 30 days

Also Breakdown Service

 

I have posted another post but here is my dealings with insurance companies over the last week. Note, im 27, full licence, no claims for 4 years.

Will Quote me

• Hibernian - 1800(rise of 1000 from last year)
• Dingle insurance(broker, recommended by a friend) - 1700
• Bestquote - 1950
• Firstireland - 800
• 123.ie - 805
• axa - 1100
• 25plus - 930

Wont quote me

• Quinn, who I emailed to complain, waiting to hear from them
• Allianz, fbd, zurich, aa would not insure me either

 

No problem at all Paul. It's good to get insurance rates down for everyone! Regarding the referral thing, when I was talking to Stuart he just said that if I referred anyone to ask them to mention it. That's all!

Hope everything works well for you.

Dave

 

Another Irish owner right here.
Dublin to be specific. Just thought I'd throw that out there

 

My Quote with Britton Insurance for this year is 870, We found them to be quite good!

 

23 with 3 points paying £990........fantastic

 

im paying only £292.06 from n ireland

 

Im from northern ireland aswell didnt think mine was too bad considering

 

where about r u from

 

Tyrone just outside cookstown and urself?