I keep seeing a blue RX-8 on I-215. Going south in the morning, north in the afternoon. Anybody? Anybody?

 

I have an Winning Blue but I go North on I-15 in the morning and south in the Afternoon then head west

 

It may be me.. I have a Galixy Grey RX8 With a Carbon Fiber Hood Going South I15 in the Morning 7-8 ish to the 215 W and I take the 215 E to the I15 N in the after noon arround 2 - 3 ish. Today was about 3-4 ish.

 

I seen a Red one today going south with me on the 15. And a yellow one at the 711 gas station in Roy ut today at about 4pm.

 

I got another quick question. This may belong in the Tech side but I will shoot.

Do I need to get my 8 Reflashed because I am Higher Elevation now than I was in Cali. ?? does any body know??

 

Boy, that's a good one. I have no idea...better ask the gurus in the Tech section- or call a local dealer. Closest one to you is Bountiful Mazda...good guys, I've bought accessories from them.

 

Saturday afternoon I passed a grey RX-8 going eastbound on 4100 so. at about 45th west in West Valley. Had a temporary plate taped-on so it's a recent purchase. Couldn't tell if it was used or new- I was going westbound in my Explorer so only glimpsed it for a moment. Looked like 2 young guys, I think the driver had a soul patch or goatee. Anybody?

Also Friday night, a white one going south on 2700 west through Taylorsville. Looked like a middle-aged couple. Anybody?

I had my silver 8 out on Friday morning & afternoon, up in North Salt Lake for a supplier's open-house, I took 215 both ways.

 

Has anybody else in Utah installed the clear corner lenses?

 

I am planning to. Has anybody installed some Headers yet?

 

I'm not doing any powertrain mods until it's completely paid-off, and the (extended) warranty expires. Mine's an '07, just bought it BN in March. 3200 miles. I suppose I could have the dealer install the Mazda header without warranty problems.

I've thought about buying a 2nd RX-8, a used one, say an '05 with reasonably low miles, and then do some mods on that one- but the wife is still shaking her head on that plan unfortunately...unless it becomes hers!!

 

haha don't you hate when they do that?

 

By the way I met another rx-8 owner at some street races, however the guy is kinda of annoying so I don't know if I want to introduce him to this. He doesn't believe me when I tell him the manual version has more horsepower than the auto, and his car sounds like crap and over heats alot. It's red with a fake mazda speed front bumper, a carbon fiber hood, and exhaust.

 

ya i live on 4700 south and redwood and see a red rx8 heading east on 4700 south and he has clear corners he flashes at me, i do the same is this anyone. i have a dark grey rx8.

 

mine's black with black rims that have chrome lining. If you see me say hi!

 

This morning I saw a Nordic Green going south on I-215 at about 9:25 am, just approaching the 22nd North overpass. First N.G. 8 I've seen around here!

BTW, I in addition the clear corners I took off the sunroof wind deflector. The car now looks "cleaner", but there is more wind noise with the sunroof open. It was easy to remove and can go back on just as easy.

 

i have seen a black rx8 looks like it has more of dark bronze rims. i love the black tho

 

It's strange, guys, but I hardly ever saw any RX-8's around here since they were introduced, but since last spring they've been popping-up everywhere.
I wonder if it's just that I didn't notice them as much before, or if there actually are more used ones on the road, now that the '04's are nearly 4 years old?

 

I'm usually going south on i-15 between 6:30 and 7:30. i have a black one

 

Im new to utah and new to the 8's, but i love mine, is there anyone here who lives in the saint george area with an 8, iv'e olny seen a few

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My 8 isn't my daily commuter. I usually drive my Explorer to work and just take the 8 out on weekends or in the evenings. So you won't see me on the freeway during rush hour unless the Ford is in the shop.

 

Well, I'm glad I took the 8 out Friday night, 'cause the rain came Saturday afternoon and it's been in the garage ever since.

Since I bought it in March, I've only been caught in the rain exactly twice.

 

Darius, about where was this street race? I saw a rather beat-up red RX-8 driven by a guy about your age, could this be the same one?

 

Saw one of those deep red 8's coming south on I-215 on Tuesday morning. Couldn't tell the gender of the driver unfortunately.

Today was one of those rare days that I drove my 8 to work. Too nice of a morning to waste it in the Explorer. Might have to leave early and take the "long way" home!

BTW, today I ordered a set of the "all weather" floor mats from Bountiful Mazda. Any Utah owners have them and care to comment on them?

 

If it had a carbon fiber hood it's very possible it was him. The races usually happen a little NW of the I-80 Bangerter Highway intersection.

 

well if anyone is interested in buying an rx8 2004 galaxy grey let me know. im having a kid and its just too much for insurance being that i am 20yrs old.