*** STL, July 10th, IT'S ON! ***
 

If you have plans for the 10th, cancel them :) I met with Lou Fusz at the intersection of Olive and Lindbergh, Creve Coeur. They're going to open their service dept to us, put an 8 on a lift, and have one of their techs there to do a Q&A session. They'll also have a bunch of neato Mazda door prizes, and probably food for the group.

Then, after the meet there, we'll head out to the wineries along Hwy 94 for a scenic drive. We'll stop along the way for some group photo action, to be pictured in RX Tuner's August issue.

The details - Fusz from 10am to 1pm July 10th. Leave at 1pm for the wineries. Then you can leave from there whenever you want.

The STL RX-7 club is famous for it's winery drives, always a good time. Some of the best times we've had as a group. Now it's time to extend that to the RX-8 club. So come on RX-8 owners, it's time to experience just how much fun a car club can be.

If you want to talk to me about anything, the number is 314.780.2792 ... if you want to help, know what's involved, anything, give me a call. I'm anxious to get as many 8 owners involved as possible.

I will for sure be there. My new front bumper should be in by midweek I hope, I would think friday at the latest and I should have my clear corners by then as well.

Cool, you going to have it mounted?

Yea, but its just a new factory bumper. Mine got cracked when a parking stop decided it did not want to move out of the way of where I wanted to park. 800 dollar mistake. Are they going to put one of our rx-8's up on a lift or one of the dealer cars? If one of ours I will volunteer. Also will they hook any of our cars up to the computer and see what flash we are running(I was supposedly flashed to M 2 months ago, but then yesterday supposedly was reflashed to M????)? I think Bommarito Mazda in Ellisville's service dept sucks. Their sales dept. seems to be cool since they did what ever it took to get me my car, but the service dept sucks. They "fixed" my AC which still has the same problem.

I'll try and make it. Have to work until approximately noon.

I'll have them prepared to do the flashing ... no reason why they couldn't flash people to the latest. I think they'll put one of the dealers cars on, but a customer car would work too.

We plan on being there.

Fusz is my 8's home! I have been very happy with their service techs so this will be enjoyable. Looking forward also to meeting everyone, learning so more about the 8, and driving to the wineries.

I drove to the wineries last night just for fun, what route we going to take, 94 the whole way or DD to 94?

Where is Kevin? He's always in for get-togethers ...

Reply here if you're coming so I can get an accurate count.

I'll be there.

~ Geoff

i will be there for sure

I'll be there as long as I get a free issue of RX tuners mag.

I'd like to be there, just need directions. I live just inside of IL

I'll have boxes of RX Tuner to give away! Along with some other good stuff. Jim from Crystal Guard is sending me a couple boxes of his paint sealant to give away, and the dealership is getting all sorts of goodies.

Ive got the whole kit from jim over at crystal guard I will have with me. I dont think I will have my new front bumper yet since it isnt going out till thursday at the latest.

Everything is looking good for Saturday. Weather looks to be good, but a bit warm ... high around 90 and sunny!

Looking forward to seeing some new faces there.

I can get this saturday off work so I'll make the drive up. I've only been to St. Louis 3 times so I might need directions, is the place we are meeting hard to find from I70?

No its easy. Take 70 to the lindberg exit and go south like 4 or 5 miles and you will see Lou Fusz Mazda on the right hand side about 3/4 of a mile after you cross under page avenue.

DAMN!!! I have not been on here forever, and did not even notice this was planned until tonight. I have plans for Saturday that I cannot get out of, so it looks like I won't be going.

This sucks.......I WANNA GO:mad:

Ryan....take lots of pics and post them so I can look at them and sob uncontrollably.

Well no front bumper yet so if my car is in any of the pics for rx tuner than some photochopping will need to be done to remove the crack.

Hey Kevin, I'll come pick your car up Saturday morning ... because I know that you want some pictures of it in the magazine. So, what's good? 9am?

Going to have to ask my wife if she wants to go this weekend. I would like to come down and meet a few. If I do, I promise to bring a few RX-8 3rd brake light logos along to pass out to those interested.

****with a tone of sarcasm****
Uhhhh....yeah right.....sure boss....just come over and get it.:eek:

:D This sucks.....I am really bummed that I have to miss this event. Probably be the best one of the summer. I'm kicking myself for not paying closer attention to this forum lately.

Everything is still on for tomorrow ... 10 am, leaving at 1pm sharp for the wineries.

Need any info, call me at 314.780.2792