drj400m

Just wondering if anyone out there is from western IA or eastern NE. I ordered my RX8 from a dealer in DesMoines. Anyone else from these areas? And has their dealer said anything to them on ETA. Mine states 4rth week of July.

RX8MAN04

HI, YEAH I PRE-ORDERED 1 YEAR AGO FROM RAMSEY MAZDA YELLOW G/T THEY TOLD ME 4TH WEEK OF JULY TOO! THIS WEEK I CANT WAIT.THEY ARE GETTING 15 CARS LAST TIME I LOOKED HOPE BOTH CARS WILL COME THIS WEEK.

RXhusker

Omaha reporting -- I'm told 4th week July also -- let's hope they really get here this week! Last month they said 3rd week July. Now it is 4th week I've been scouting some nice rides over in the Loess Hills of Western IA!

drj400m

Yeah so have I! There is some pretty windy roads, if you find any good ones post it and I will do the same!
Good luck to us all to get our cars sometime this week!!!

blizz81

It takes too long to ship things off the coast here to the midwest

I'm not waiting for an 8, but you guys get my wishes of luck. I am a little excited to see RXHusker's up close

I wish I could remember the series of highway(s) I took when I got lost on the way to Mid America Motorplex last year...I just wanted to get to the track but instead got a nice twisty scenic route. There was a wire-frame overhead toll bridge across the river I believe, if that helps anyone locate what I'm talking about. I think it was a branch off of 75 past plattsmouth...

RXhusker

First Omaha car is here! IT ISN'T MINE Dealer still can't tell me when mine will arrive even though I was the first pre-order in town. It has been said before, but I will say it again -- This pre-order system sucks!

Hey blizz81 -- Regan Mazda has a black GT sitting out front that arrived yesterday.

blizz81

Cool...yours can't be far away now!

maybe I'll get a chance this week to swing by Reagan. I doubt they're letting anyone take that thing for a spin, much less your average business-cas-dressed 22-year-old. Maybe if I talk down on Stan Olsen enough...

omahawk

Which dealer in the Omaha/CB are you guys buying from?

Do you have your car yet?

What have they said about the possible hp issue?

RXhusker

I purchased mine at Olsen -- actually I pre-orded on Jan 9th and the website sent my order to Olsen. Worked with Robert Cameron their internet sales manager and he treated me very well.

I have had my car for a almost 2 weeks -- first RX-8 sold at the dealership.

I haven't asked about the horsepower issue -- mainly because I really don't think it is an issue -- yet anyway. I am still in the 700 mile break-in period and keeping under 7k rpms but I feel there is great power - especially above 5k. I have had a rotary before so I know what to expect. I also think that it is de-tuned on purpose for a break-in period of time. If it is underpowered now -- it will be a beast when it either gets resolved or goes to more aggressive ecu mapping. The guy in the new Celica (144th & Dodge on-ramp west bound) that thought he was faster sure was disappointed to discover that the RX-8 is not as underpowered as some on this board would have you believe. :D Not only out accelerated but he could not handle the sharp corner turn and lost the rear end (my DSC actually kicked in the first time).

P.S. -- and that was with my wife and two very excited kids in the back seat

RXhusker

So ===== has anybody else in NE or IA gotten their cars? I have 3 weeks and 1100 miles now and have yet to see another RX-8 on the road. I know it is inevitable -- but it has been really fun getting all the stares and :D !

Have been taking some great rides through the hills around the Mo river valley :D

drj400m

Got mine about 4 weeks ago! I have been to Omaha twice and DesMoines three times. I also have not seen another RX8 while in mine! I have aprox. 2500 miles and enjoy every minute of it!!

RXhusker

So what did you get drj400m? color, options, etc. Hopefully there will eventually be enough members to have a drive and get together.

Kain

I am from Omaha as well and got mine from Reagan-wouldn't say too many nice things about them (Reagan)-but I have it and LOVE IT-will not sell back! I have also absorbed all the stares and have not seen another either while in the cockpit!-I would love to all get together and have a ride over there in the Loess hills-maybe have a picnic or something at preperation canyon state park>??????????

RXhusker

Hey Kain -- check your PM.

drj400m

Hey guys I'm from western IA about 70 miles from Omaha. I have a stock 8 with the 6 speed and fender strakes. Have not added anything yet.
I will definitely be keeping this car! The free maintenance is just gravey for me!
Let me know about the Loess Hills get together.
Jeff

RXhusker

Finally -- after 5 weeks I saw another RX-8 in town! Blue -- I think it was a GT. Did a quick u-turn (132nd and Blondo) and honked at the guy - exchanged a brief mutual thumbs up. If it was anybody out there on the board -- let me know

RXhusker

Wow -- I am on a roll now -- spotted another Titanium in Omaha coming home from church this morning (168th & Q). If its anybody out there let me know

blizz81

I've seen red, blue, and black on the streets....hopefully see a Titanium tomorrow evening

RXhusker

Bump

Anybody new from NE or IA?

Saw 2 other 8's one weekend (blue and titanium) about a month ago and not another since -- good and bad. Talked with my dealer and he said sales have been very good -- but still don't see any on the road.

Would like to have a little ride / get together before the weather turns bad.

RotorBalls

Don't own an rx8, but aspire to some time...with as much as I've spent on my FC I could have owned an FD or an 8 though :D

From Omaha...and wow I think this is my first post what's up everyone

RXhusker

Welcome RotorBalls!

Well -- so far I have counted you, Blizz81 and omahawk as non-owner members and Kain and myself as 8 owners from Omaha.

Believe it or not -- I haven't even seen one RX-7 on the road since I got my 8 (mid-August) -- at least not while I have been driving the 8 -- have seen two while driving our Volvo but thats no fun.

RotorBalls

just spamming my local board for rotary enthusiests

http://omaharx7.com

robolaw

Test drove th 8 late this summer in Des Moines on the same roads I did the 7 when it first come out. Couldn't hit 120 before I went under I-80 like I did then due to developement & more traffic, but was so impressed I bought one in October when I went back for another look. Paul was very helpful. Got Titanium with the usual package, a wing & rotary accent pkg. I've since added the factory front & rear mud flaps. (Easy, don't look bad & have better ground clearance than the appearance pkg.) Added a V1, wired it throught the sun roof power so it shuts off with the ignition. Also, tucks nicely above the mirror on the passenger side with the included suction cup mount. Already had a RJ45 kit from doing computer networks, to make a short power cord. The personalized plate is on order, ROBOLAW, my old one. Between these two I owned an 87 7 & bought two more early 7's for my sons. My niece now has one of them, so I can still do a direct comparison drive. The best shift point for daily driving of the 7 was always about 4K, the 8 is at least 5k. They both feel like super fast go carts. These are still the most fun to drive & everything else I own is BMW, both 2 & 4 wheel.

carnut

Hi, robolaw! I've got a red 8, and I haven't seen any of the rest of you driving around in Des Moines yet, but I'll keep my eyes open. Welcome to the board! I had ordered mine about 18 months ago, and it came in one of the first Des Moines shipments. I think the yellow one came in before mine did, but I don't know the owner.

RX8MAN04

hi guys, i've got the yellow one in des moines. i think i have seen the gray or silver rx8 in west des moines. i pre ordered mine like 20 months ago or so a big 3 weeks befpre anybody else here. bought it from paul at ramsey he is good to deal with there.hope to see you on the streets .
chuck