so while my car has been parked for snow someone has hit it. Minor damage to rear bumper and plastic around exhaust anyone know if a good reasonably priced body shop around? Insurance estimated it $477 right under my $500 deductible so any ideas much appreciated.

 

I've heard really good things about Jerry Ernst Autobody on Riverside Drive/Kellogg Ave.

 

Just a heads up, lost two tires and wheels and possibly more damage to my Rx-8 Sunday Night on I-71 Northbound Lane near Roberts Road overpass in Northern KY (MM 69 area) to a large pothole! Anyone traveling in that area needs to use extreme caution!

 

Damn!. Thanks for the heads up. Sorry to hear you had to find out first hand though. Hope it's nothing more than the wheels and tires and maybe an alignment.

 

Agree. I just checked and that is on I-71 proper, before it joins with I-75 (if you are heading north from Louisville). That road isn't in the best of shape normally, only two lanes and a ton of truck traffic. I always hate when I have to drive, thankfully not too often any more.

 

Are you back on land Chief?

 

A friend of mine's dad has a shop in Hamilton, Ohio if you want to check it out. It's called Hetterich Body Shop. He just did repairs for my 8, since I was unfortunately in an accident late December. He did the repairs to my front bumper and does good work so I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

 

What happened to the 8?

 

Not in the way you mean. We are on shore power at a shipyard in Spain. Getting some boiler repairs done, bunch of other stuff ourselves in the engine room. Now if someone would just decide what they are going to do with us, life would be good! In any case, if they decide to lay the ship up for a bit I'll be here another three weeks getting her put to bed.

In my spare time, I'm plotting over parts for the Miata. Looking at getting some wheels now, have to decide between hypersilver and matte bronze by Monday.

 

Man, that sucks that they've had you guys out there with no where to go.

Matte bronze would look pretty good with your color. The hypersilver will too, but might look a little more like chrome. Let me know what wheels, and I can photoshop them for you on your car, or a pic of another in your color.

 

That would be great, thanks. I thought I had someone lined up to do that for me but it hasn't happened yet. Since I have a bit of a time crunch I'll take you up on your offer. Here's pictures of everything:

 

hey guys the 2011 solo schedule is up http://www.cincyscca.com/solopage.php so check it out. also....why not keep the old wheels the white looks damn good imho.

 

Just wanted to drop in and say Hello.
I just recently purchased a Titanium Grey 2005 Rx-8.
I live in Union KY, 20-30 minutes from Newport and I attend NKU, so if you see an Asian in a Ti Grey Rx-8 that's bone stock rolling around that's me.

 

Welcome byako.


Chief. I'll see if I can get those photoshopped for you this afternoon.

 

The white has grown on me. I'm not getting rid of them, I need something for the wife to curb while I'm gone! I need tires anyway, and my competitive side wants something that will stick better than the Generals I have. Those white wheels are only 6.5 width so don't give me the optimal stretch for even the 195s that are on them. I'm juggling budgets right now (yeah, I get her car done and now I'm on a budget!) so need to get something that won't kill me getting some nice tires.

Thanks. I'll look forward to seeing them.

 

Welcome byako. I'm not too far from you in Burlington. If you see a woman with huge sunglasses rolling speeding around in a lightly modified silver RX-8 (or a Speed6, but probably not the Miata), that's my wife. We'll have to get you to come to Fuel when it is warmer.

 

This seems really weird. Maybe its just that the owners tried out the car in the snow and had some sort of mental breakdown....

There are TWO RX8 FSBO's within 3 miles of me now.

The other one just went out to the street last night, and I could not get the VIN because of snow/nowhere to park issues.

I'll get the VINs ASAP and post.

I suppose I should mention that I am out in the "far east" In the Greater Amelia/Bethel metroplex.

Home to 2 2004 Velocity Red X8's... and at least one person who actually KNOWS how to drive one...

 

Some pictures for Chief:

 

Long story short, roads were slosshy and I locked up my brakes and slid a good 25ft into the back of a trailer. Damage was all to the front bumper assembly. But the 8's as good as new now, well it looks it anyways.

 

Damn, that sucks man. Glad it's back and you're alright though.

 

Welcome Byako.
but sorry, an Asian in Ti Grey isn't only you.. ^^;
i'm in north of cincy, but in Ti as well

any ways, i think i can finally make it to the fuel tomorrow...
anyone?

 

I'll be there in spirit Tact...

Kevin, thanks for the pictures. Already put my order in, but I'm going to make everyone wait until I actually get them on the car to see what my choice was. Good excuse for folks to come to Fuel, if they need one!

 

Tacti,
I'll be there this morning. I think i'm gonna get the 8 out of hibernation. She needs a hug and a beating.

byako: If you're up and about, check out the "FUEL" we're talking about. Cars and Coffee every saturday, all year long. Not as good as the summer months right now, but still good people.

Map Here

 

Probably it's gonna be around 9:30 or so, since I just got back from walking dog, and it'll take me about an hour and half to get ready and drive down.

Tact

 

It seems this Fuel thing is on Saturdays? I'd love to meet fellow Rx-8 drivers but I work Saturdays from 10 to 7 so that's doesn't work out for me



You didn't happen to go to NKU and take night classes last fall did you? I used to see a TiGrey, lowered with aftermarket exhaust parking in one of the parking garages close to the new building they are building up there. I was in the market for a Winning Blue one till I saw this particular 8 and noticed TiGrey wasn't a bad color.