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Oddly enough I myself find that to be true...usually see older women driving the 8s...I wonder why...
By the way, what summer tires do most of you guys use? My OEM looks pretty much like F-1 tires now so I'm planning to get a new set. Any recommendation? Thanks.
By the way, what summer tires do most of you guys use? My OEM looks pretty much like F-1 tires now so I'm planning to get a new set. Any recommendation? Thanks.
Sorry man I've never used it. I take it you want to use it to clean out the carbon build-up? I'm not sure how necessary it is for me since I premix with Marvel Mystery Oil and usually change my oil before it hits 3,000.
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@gumboo. I use General Exclaim UHP's and I love them I drove my 8 two times this winter and they got around no problem in snow. On dry they are like being on rails I have them on my M3 as well. Just my personal choice.
My car runs much smoother now though.
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Just figured I would stop in and say hi. Just bought an '04 black manual and am loving it so far (except the stereo but that's another story) it's a blast to drive. I'm in Saint Joseph so a short drive from the kc area.
I actually was wondering if anyone knew of any track days or auto-x for beginners to get involved with in the area?
I actually was wondering if anyone knew of any track days or auto-x for beginners to get involved with in the area?
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hey everyone...i'm new to the forums. i'm stationed out at whiteman, been here for about 8 months and bought an 04 8 gt about 6 months ago. love it! just added an agency power catback and i love it even more!
2004 6-spd dark green pearlescent proud 8 owner for almost a year, rolling with a K&N intake And Borla cat-back dual exhaust live downtown KC by the plaza always looking for a good race, installing a turbo very soon, love my new toy 
Yeah I did try different gas stations here in the KC area and in Lawrence, and all did the 'overflow' thing. If I remember right, the service advisor over at Laird Noller Mazda in Lawrence told me that my gas tank air outlet was cloaked or something, and that's why gas pumps couldn't 'read' the pressure difference in the tank, or something along that line. The only reason I know my tank was replaced was cause he showed my old tank on the floor, and a newer looking tank under my car
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Finally got my 8 back after it being out for over a month! Had to get a replacement engine and they were on back-order. She drives like a dream now. Fio07, I drive through the plaza everyday and haven't seen ya once. Quit hiding hahaha. I live off of Shawnee Mission Parkway.
Just figured I would stop in and say hi. Just bought an '04 black manual and am loving it so far (except the stereo but that's another story) it's a blast to drive. I'm in Saint Joseph so a short drive from the kc area.
I actually was wondering if anyone knew of any track days or auto-x for beginners to get involved with in the area?
I actually was wondering if anyone knew of any track days or auto-x for beginners to get involved with in the area?
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As long as the weather doesn't ruin it, Import Face-Off is May 1st at KCIR. I am definitely planning on attending. I'll be the only 8 in my group heading down but anyone else is welcome to join the caravan...
http://www.importfaceoff.net/kansas_city2.htm
http://www.importfaceoff.net/kansas_city2.htm
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I also use Goodyear F1 A/S that seem to do okay. And by okay I mean they do okay in the snow for my limited use of them in those condition. They are great for summer driving. If you drive to work any distance the you might get something better in the snow than these. My 2cents anyway.
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I have the same on my car. They work fine up here. I put them on last fall. I don't think they make them anymore. You would have to check on that.
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I'm thinking about picking up an RX8 in the next month or two. I haven't owned a car in nearly 5 years, but I'm moving back to KC and will need one. How do these things get around in the winter? I don't expect them to do well in heavy snow/unplowed roads, but is it a practical daily driver in the winter if I can get a ride from my wife on the "really bad" days?