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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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ill buy it from u :p
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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Haha I'm goin to have to say no my friend. I'm in love with the car haha...
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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haha ya i seen you, i was dropin the girl off at work.
But here is a pic of the SC. sorry its blurry i was cold lol.
Wow...that looks great! Can't wait to see it in person next time the group gets together.

Just wondering if you have driven a normal 8...I only ask as you mentioned the under 2K RPM comment and I had to laugh a little. These engines don't make any power below 6K and even then its like...."Common! I know you want to"

Anyway thanks for the pics.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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no i'v never driven a normal 8, but i strat to feel power around 3500-4k but idk much about the 8 like i said im pretty new to the rotary engine. we all should meet up sometime that would b sweet.
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Armyguy91
Really I live just off summit road.. I'll keep a look out for ya
We should totally have a meet at Pete's Place when its nicer out rofl. I lived on wesley right across from the school back in HS.
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 07:44 AM
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Nice, how much did that set you back? But this is a question to any/everyone- how does your 8 drive in this snow? I have some new all-seasons and I'm starting to slide.. Do snow tires make that much of a diff?
In a word, terrible. I had bald summer tires last year tho, so it was obviously bad, I got stuck in my own driveway a lot. I at least have new tires now, but I still didn't get snow tires (bought a laptop instead). I've read a lot on the forum that snow tires make a world of difference, and it is best to just have 2 sets of tires rather than trying to get by on all-seasons.

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no i'v never driven a normal 8, but i strat to feel power around 3500-4k but idk much about the 8 like i said im pretty new to the rotary engine. we all should meet up sometime that would b sweet.
Yea that is pretty much normal, I would just imagine you get a little more power
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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^^ha thats exactly what i did.. but all seasons aren't giving me a whole lot of trouble, and yea a meeting sounds cool! im down..

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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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We should totally have a meet at Pete's Place when its nicer out rofl. I lived on wesley right across from the school back in HS.
i live within walking distance of pete's. i live in that small neighborhood b/t the two churches on the other side of summit.
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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A get together sounds great!

All seasons are a trade off - they don't do anything well. You really need dedicated summer & winter tires. Just got some new Goodyear winter tires for this season. They're more perfomance oriented, so they do better in the dry than the Blizzaks did, but they're no match for the Blizzaks in the snow.

Any home brewers out there? Just got my first batch out the end of the tunnel. not bad if I say so myself.

Just in time for holiday enjoyment...Elf **** Ale! This spiced ale will make eggnog a thing of the past. Brewed with holiday spices such as nutmeg & cinnamon, this is meant to be enjoyed all through the winter months. A fine selection from the Renz Nest Brewery. Merry Christmas to all!
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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yea we need to get a meetup sometime i think a nice winter photoshoot might be nice just gotta get them clean.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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I'm down!
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 07:24 AM
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hells yes i been drifting all winter lol just free sliding doesnt destroy the tires :D
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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When we goin to do this?!
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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whenever ppl want to i work mon-fri i have weekends off so shoot at me on a weekend?
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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I'm free on the weekends as well
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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A get together sounds great!


Just in time for holiday enjoyment...Elf **** Ale! This spiced ale will make eggnog a thing of the past. Brewed with holiday spices such as nutmeg & cinnamon, this is meant to be enjoyed all through the winter months. A fine selection from the Renz Nest Brewery. Merry Christmas to all!
Well, my son & I with help from others drank it all up over the holidays! Not to worry though, there aretwo more in the pipeline. A lemon/orange corriander wheat beer and a Rye PA. We'll see how they come out.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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woah, i totally missed your post on that earlier jeff. ive dabbled in home brewing, made maybe 5 batches? i enjoy it, but dont have the time to continue right now. school started today so for the next 13 months my life is a living hell!

the elf **** looks great, but definitely more of a porter than an ale
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 07:09 AM
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Brian,

It is dark, but doesn't drink that dark. I moved the wheat to the secondary the other day. Smells great! Too bad it's still 6 weeks out

Good luck in school - I'm glad those days are over for me!
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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hey guys, know anyone who wants to buy a well-loved 2004 vr sport package rx8?
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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I would but I'm broke mine got broken into:/ stole everything.
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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sucks man, isnt insurance covering it?
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 02:22 AM
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Damn armyguy that really sucks..
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 02:29 AM
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Ya just got to come up with the $500 deductible
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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hey guys, know anyone who wants to buy a well-loved 2004 vr sport package rx8?
What are you gonna replace it with Brian?
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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id like to get an sti wagon. i love the 8, but being back in school and eventually working in a hospital im going to need something that can get around in all snow, not just most of it. plus, id like to have the extra storage space and the significant hp increase is an added bonus

part of me is thinking of just getting a wrx wagon and keeping the 8. with the money id save i could put some real nice upgrades into her like a 20b maybe?
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