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! I will.

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.

 

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!

 

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

dun own a Rx8, been lurking around for sometime

decided to join in

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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