I am new to the RX8 world. Today just went to see the RX8 for the first time and my God, it is really a car that impressed me...BTW, what are fender strakes and rear crests?

What other exterior mods can be done to the car?

Also, how is the performance of the car, for example, as compared to a WRX?

Thanks.

hi....

fender strakes - fins that are attached for the side of the car(near front fender)
rear rotary crest - a rotary emblem that is attached to the rear bumper.

Exterior mod....plentiful. Buy issue #96 of hyperev to start your training.

performance....wait for the essay writers to write (flyer...emperor.. etc)...they write long long paragraphs....very detailed. mine is very simple....no fight with the wrx. no horse run.

Thanks for the info. I went down to one of the PI and they offered about 92K (4AT) and comes with 6-disc changer and reverse sensor....good deal or not?? Can ask for leather seats and spoiler??
BTW, anybody out there install triple gauge or something at the middle of the dashboard?

Not going to write essays... just trying to keep it simple. There is little point in comparing an naturally aspirated (NA) car against a turbo-charged car, but if you just want an approximation of performance, a stock 6MT RX-8 is comparable to a stock Legacy GT. Legacy GTs being auto is slower than a manual WRX.

Dealer just rang me today. Car will be arriving within 1 months time. Finally!!!

See you guys again, once the car arrives. :jump:

Car arrives on 31st March! But got to wait for customs...sigh (Anyone know how long it'll take)

Was hoping to be able to join you guys this Friday with my ride :spank:

Hmmm so are you the one that bought a white shinka from WOW? ironically i walked in not long after you (if it IS you) and got a red AT. Dealer said some guy booked a white shinka and put in a lot of mods into the order with mazda japan. Heh

Yep, that's me.

oh so you're the one with the super long list of things! I picked a red RX-8 cos now i work long late hours so its a bit hard to wash car myself. How often are you going to wash ur car? Just asking cos I used to drive a 1979 white honda accord hatchback (looked a bit like the AE86 but without the character of the initial d tofu car) that i hand washed every 2 days to keep it looking nice.

Dunno, probably be washing it once a week. The car is parked uder cover most of the time, so I most probably will oly wash it o Sundays. Just can't wait for it to arrive. :rock:

World of Wheels rang me, the car will arrive at the showroom on Wednesday. Once inspection is cleared, It's mine to drive away early next week. Guess will see you guys again if you're meeting at Kallang on the 14th April. :mdrmed:

congrats on your collection of your 8, enjoy your ride loonsy.. see ya soon...

Hullo Bros and Sistas..


New Kid on the block.. single and available.. staying at the Eastern side of this Over sunny Island... (Katong) ..

which part of katong? i staying along dunman road....near near....kekeke

JUn bo... i stay dunman road too....

whats ur unit no.?

501 dunman road..u leh?

No. 723 Dunman Road.. Cant miss my house one la.... the 6 idiotic dogs so noisy + got Nathan's free security looking into my Grey house..

Hello RX-8 Club Singapore
 

Howdy Mate! Guess I'm the 130th to join the club. Though I'm not in Singapore atm, I would sure like to meet up with you guys soon. Maybe early july this year... haha!

Let me share some of my wallpapers with you guys.

Hi.. i m Samuel.. i have been driving my rx8 gor 18 months... feeling quite boring now.. thus wanna join the rx8 club for more active and adventurous driving experience.. my contact no is 91547733.. pls contact me.. thanks..

shucks bro...u miss our recent road trip for the adventure of a lifetime.

Hi, I'm Patrick. Juz got my new ride last week and still struggling with the Manual Transmission! Would love to meet up.

Ride: Velocity Red 6 MT
Contact: 97969054

My red plated pearl white auto just arrived....yeah.

Hi
 

Halo... i m Samuel, i m new to this great RX8 club forum, but am driving my RX8 for 20 mths already... Quite boring driving my car alone with no kakis... thus am joining this club for further exploration together.... Please feel free to call or sms me @ my mobile, 91547733, if there s any meet ups.. thanks

Weekend Rx8?

Hi everyone

i am new here ....waiting for my 8 since i just booked recently.
Still deciding between red or black exterior ....although i am going for full red leather interior

thanks

Hi all

I have been lurking the forum for some time while compiling info on the 8, and you guys (and gals!) made my decission much easier. I ordered my black 8 one week ago, and yesterday I got it.

As a short background, I live in Spain, and have just overcame mid-life crisis, finally accepting that I prefer to ride/drive vehicles with revvy engines, rather than torquey but unreliable euro machinery. So I traded my Ducati 748 twin (virtual redline @ 10000 rpm) for a Suzuki GSXR600 (redline @ 16.000), and my Alfa Romeo 156 2.4 JTD (redline @ 5000 rpm) for an RX-8 (redline @ "if you are reading this, you already know"), and now I enjoy my dayly rides A LOT more.

Even during break-in, the car's smoothness and handling are awesome. I am eager to finish the break-in. Believe it or not, dealer says "don't go over 4.000 rpm for 3000 miles! :icon_bs: I will. :ylsuper:

BTW: they recommend synthetic from day 1. Manual does not say a letter about mineral...

Finally, for those members concerned by the RX-8 being a chick's car, my wife thinks the 8 looks in her rear-view mirrors as Penelope Pitstop's "Compact Pussycat" (from Wacky Races TV cartoon), probably due to the "fenders" and "eyes". Thank god I didn't get mine in pink.


http://static.flickr.com/32/43018969_34c5826195.jpg

RX8/Black/PitchBlaC/daryn1314-rx8@yahoo.com.sg

Hola Jinsenser!

Como estas? Congrats on your new 8. I too have a black 8. Its an unusual car in that it's so smooth that it feels like you are not driving a real car but a video console or an electric car. Another thing -- careful with the speedo. The car accelerated a lot quicker than you think due to the smoothness of the engine. Before you realise it, you are way over the legal limit esp in city driving. Enjoy!

Hasta leugo.

CG

Hi,
i'm james. new to this forum as i really want to get a 8. now driving a m3 hb, but no idea where i could get more information from where to get good PI or should i just get it from MM. Are there any difference with the car interiors/accessories if were to get from MM or PI?


rgds

Hi, I'm new to this forum. Please add me to the RX-8 Owners' list. Living in Yishun, Titanium Gray RX-8 Owner here. Thanks!

Hi
 

Bros and Sis out there


New here, My ride is a red Rx8 from MM. Nice joning here. My email is thneo1980@hotmail.com

newbie reporting here :wiggle:

dun own a Rx8, been lurking around for sometime

decided to join in :ylsuper:

dunno abt joining in meet as i dun own any cars at all

Hi to all!!! Just got my red 8 yesterday. It is a 4AT. My email add is joeang007@hotmail.com I am looking forward to meeting up with everyone. :ylsuper:

Dear All,

I'm new to this thread and the club. Pls include me in the list.

I started a new thread asking about the details of the next meeting in Sing (if any).

Look forward to meeting up with all of you.

Cheers,
B

Oops, sorry my email address is seanlee27@gmail.com.

Cheers

getting a black rx8 this friday
hope to learn more stuff from you guys

okkidd@gmail.com

Hey all I'm new here. I picked up a Copper Red Shinka in May. Really awesome car! Looking to find out if there is a way to get the keyless credit card to autolock without having the dealer program it.

Newbie V
 

Hi,

I'm Valda, soon-to-be driver and will be getting the RX-8 as my first car. I literally drool everytime i see a RX-8 on the roads. I can't wait to own my own RX-8!

:)

Sup everyone! I m Andrew...bookin my Whitey this comin Sat...hmm...Valda wonderin where did you got yours from? Can't wait to get mine too!

Hi Guys,

I'm new to this forum, but has been driving my red 6MT 8 for a year. Great choice if you own one, hurry up if you want one.... cheers

Hi Guys,

i got my car end July but din join the club till now. guess i made a good choice... :) :) has enjoy driving everyday... hope to meet up wid u ppl one day...cheers :beerchug:

Hi..


I want my rx 8. :(

Hi everyone

new here ....waiting for my 8 since end aug from pinnacle motors. any news for arrival date of 6AT?

Cheers

Hi, i'm new to the forum. I have some questions for you guys and girls. I am thinking of getting myself an RX8 6 speed auto from a parallel importer. Is there an RX8 specialist who can service the car while under warranty ? Do you know of any good workshops to recommend as well. Most importantly, does the car give you any problems ? Thanks !
:-)

Hi bros n sis, have not been posting for a long time as I was away. Still surf this forum once in a while.

Hi to everyone I know here!!!

:)

Hi Goldenace,

I've got myself a copper red shinka II as well which was delivered to me in Aug. Really enjoy driving it after having driven big sedans previously...(2 mazda 929s and a Beemer). Initially the bumpy ride was disconcerting and quite uncomfortable but the roadholding, quickness and responsiveness are just great. It makes me feel as one with the car if you noe what I mean. In fact drove it up Genting on my 2nd day of ownership tearing up and down the steep slopes. FUN!

Will be visiting Monster Garage for some bodykit to 'enhance' the look. "Hey, even Miss Universe needs her makeup". 1 bummer tho...no original gps altho the catalog shows one. Wonder if Coupe07 can help fix it up same as the original model.?

Also wud like to remove the speed limiter set at 180kph safely without harming the electronics or software. Any idea how to do this?

Hi, I'm new here. I will only collect my silver Rx8 (4At) around 24 November. I guess it will be the last 4AT in Singapore. It costs $86588 amd with high OMV of $34234.

Can't wait for my Rx8 :boring:

Galaxy Grey 8
 

Hi All,

I'm New here, hope my new Galaxy Grey 8 arrived before X'mas......and looking forward to join you guys !

Hi all,

I'll will be getting the 4AT Silver RX8 tomorrow noon. Finally, my dream car is a reality...

anyone here has a RX8 manual in English? Mine is Japanese :mad: