Had a great vacation..I needed it. Ended up spending like 4 days in the valley and like 7 days along the coast. Stayed in frisco, monterey, morro bay, & oceanside. We pretty much just went down 1 from oakland to san diego. I average 21-23 mpg on the way there (I-25 into new mexico then 40 west from Albuquerque)
Had a real safe trip, and tbh with you the rx-8 is an amazing sports car to take on a road trip. It was great! I absolutely loved my performance at sea level..I timed my 0-60 at 7 seconds. Coming back I could definitely feel it start to lack even at like 4k feet. I'm pretty sure I got worse gas mileage coming back. That's to be expected right?

My 8 loves sea level!

Yup Sea level gives most cars better performance times and better gas mileage.
Speaking of gas, what is driving the steep recently increases of 10 to 15 cents per gallon? Opec or the State looking for more road tax revenue? Amazing, when the price gets to be really cheap someone comes along with a plan to raise the price for their pockets no doubt.

The performance difference I feel when taking my car back to Texas (400' asl) is unbelievable. It usually takes 2 or 3 times of the engine being stopped then restarted before you feel the change (ecu readjusting I guess) so it's almost a back to back comparison - no gradual change. The car feels down right explosive down there. On the other hand, I drove it all the way up Pikes Peak shortly after moving here a couple years ago and it felt as if it had like 40hp approaching the gift shop, lol.

dude i think i have a freak ATX to be honest with you. I left the gas station in pismo beach and literally squealed my tires for a couple seconds. Pretty normal in a lot of cars but that doesn't happen here in colorado for me and my 8. Also casually timed (along with my cd track time) 0-60 in always better then 8 seconds.

I think it would be crazier if you DIDN'T notice a difference between sea level (or at least much closer to sea level) and the altitude here.

On a side note, snow tires rock! Haha.

How's the roads in the Springs for the RX driver today 1/26/09? So far up here in Centennial, the roads are clear.

Springs roads are good.

Huzer21, how come you aren't on the CMZC anymore? Did something happen?

Roads here are ok. Its pretty cold though. Had to keep the heater switch on #3 with outside air. I think lots of cars are having heat issues at these temps. Tonight it goes to -1 degree. Shucks. I have jury duty tomorrow in Golden. Never had that before ever! So I can only hope the offenders don't want a trial so I can go back to work.
:eyetwitch

To restate the obvious, snow tires make a world of difference, thank you craigslist! Very happy that I put these on the car. Of course, I'm counting the days until nice spring weather. That mid-60's week was quite the tease. At least it gave me some time to slap a coat of wax on my, and my wife's, car.

CMZC? Difference in opinion with other management on the site, so I bowed out. I'm still around, though!

Thats too bad. Your threads were most useful.

I should be getting my BHR COils and spark plugs on the 2d week of FEB (already paid for and everything). Once I install them I am going to take the 8 to the dyno. :)

Can't wait!!!

So if some of you havn't noticed or been on CMZC lately I have a OEM In-dash 6-disc changer for $150. PM me over on CMZC or place a post in the thread if intrested.

Will work with other Mazda models. I have a link in the first post to mazdas accesories wesite so pic the year and model to be sure it will work. Works with all 04-08 RX's.

THREAD IS HERE

Darthh how are you getting your BHR coils already. I gotta get in contact with BHR cause I havn't gotten any sort of PM or nothing and have been on the list since last June. Hmmm. Sucks.

Tim!!! Hi my neighbor down the street!

[QUOTE=Darthh how are you getting your BHR coils already. I gotta get in contact with BHR cause I havn't gotten any sort of PM or nothing and have been on the list since last June. Hmmm. Sucks.

Tim!!! Hi my neighbor down the street![/QUOTE]

I dunno. I have been on the list since about Nov (I think?). Once BHR figured out their supply issues I was PM'd by CRH and asked to pay in order to reserve my place on the list. I payed about a week or two ago and should be getting my coils and spark plugs between 9 and 15 Feb.

PM CRH and let him know that you want in. Since he is getting his parts iun bulk now, the wait shouldn't be too long....

Anyway. I let everyone know how the install/ outcome turns out. Can't wait!!!:)

Jimmy, hi neighbor! DarthRX8, thanks for the compliment on my posts, sometimes I tried to make 'em worthwhile. Ha! Good luck with the coils, it's an easy install. Lemme know if you run into any issues.

To the CO folks you can call me Sterling!

If I need a life line I will let you know. Not sure if there is going to be another group dyno in the near future or not. But I am going after the install regardless. If anyone else would like to come let me know. MTF....

Anyone in the area want to do a Group Dyno day with the 8s (@SR-Tuning)?

I am going to get my 8 dyno'd anyway and wanted to see if people wanted to join. Looking at doing it on a Saturday in early March. If we can get enough it should be pretty cheap.

I may not re-dyno, as I haven't done anything to the car lately, but I'd be willing to swing by!

I will probably just go myself. It doesn't look there is anyone that wants to show and make it a Group day. No worries... I will post my results when I do it.

Just a friendly hello from So Cal I used to live in lakewood and denver.. I should be visiting out here in May for a friends graduation.. I cant wait to drive around feeling like I have 500 pounds of bricks in my trunk.

Depending on what day, i would be willing to join in...Not Dyno, no reason, but i wouldn't mind hanging out. The RX is put up for a while but the P5 is running strong for now.

Let me know.

Car show in Colorado Springs in April.

Click the link for details:

http://www.coloradomazdaclub.com/for...9587#post69587

Gotta be a member there to view the Meets section.

My Bad, here are the details (copy and paste FTW)!

Date /// April 18, 2008
Time /// 12:00PM-4:00PM
Location /// Lot 436 on CU Campus (Corner of 28th St and Colorado)
http://www.cusportcar.com/forum/Lot436.png
Spectators /// FREE!!!
Registration /// FREE!!!
Registration Time /// 11:00AM

Ah, the annual show in Cu Car show in Boulder. Usually a decent turnout, although I've never been.

Hey everyone. Just purchased an 04 RX8 2 weeks ago. Turbo kit is goin in as we speak. I was just wondering if any of you ever get together on a weekend to just drive or if you know of any RX8 get togethers? Im from Colorado Springs and would love to just cruise with a group of RX8's.