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08-12-2003, 01:27 PM
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you must be from danbury....what days do car people get together at marcus diary? I would be up for the ride.
Also, i hear about some airport in danbury thats another meeting place for car enthuasists...do you know anything about that?
Also, i hear about some airport in danbury thats another meeting place for car enthuasists...do you know anything about that?
08-12-2003, 01:33 PM
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Marcus Dairy is right next to the airport. I'm not sure what the schedule is there, but I should drop by and find out. They have Super Sunday, a biker thing, but they also have car shows there.
08-13-2003, 01:33 PM
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YA!!!
Woooooooo!!!Im as happy for you as you are......post some pics,ect.You can be the first person to own an 8 in the nutmeg state.Make sure your not dreamin first.
08-13-2003, 01:51 PM
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Re: YA!!!
Originally posted by smoothSevenz
Make sure your not dreamin first.
Make sure your not dreamin first.
Oh god, I just talked to my insurance company.
no, not dreamin' ;-)
08-14-2003, 07:26 AM
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Dealer? Dworkin in Derby. Got there last night. Truck arrived on Tuesday pm with their 2nd allotment. They had one, Titanium Touring, that wasn't pre-ordered. There was a guy there putting his money down. Less than 24 hrs on the lot.
Mine is beautiful. Black/Black, no leather (slippage), manual tranny. I got there in time for a test drive before dark. sorry no pictures yet. This weekend. First impressions?
- Felt like my old RX7. I had to sell my 84 GS back in 92 (kids), but the Rx8 felt, well, familar. Stiff, high-pitched, low to the ground, whatever, so many little ways.
- My stick was stiff. Let me re-phrase that. The Transmission has to loosen up a bit. Didn't go into 6th very easily, and R needed a lot of push.
- Sound wasn't as bad as some say on that thread. I'll fiddle with it this weekend and make it better, but not bad for starters.
- My dealer had no options/acessories/anything. Lucky I got the car. When I saw one at Adzam (NY) they had the spare tire mounted. The salesman here asked me what I wanted, but last night, all they said was "check back later". Oh well, I guess I'll order them from Trussville and save some $. Then how to install.
oh well, gotta go drive. Pics this weekend, and keep your eyes open, especially if you're in Ridgefield.
Mine is beautiful. Black/Black, no leather (slippage), manual tranny. I got there in time for a test drive before dark. sorry no pictures yet. This weekend. First impressions?
- Felt like my old RX7. I had to sell my 84 GS back in 92 (kids), but the Rx8 felt, well, familar. Stiff, high-pitched, low to the ground, whatever, so many little ways.
- My stick was stiff. Let me re-phrase that. The Transmission has to loosen up a bit. Didn't go into 6th very easily, and R needed a lot of push.
- Sound wasn't as bad as some say on that thread. I'll fiddle with it this weekend and make it better, but not bad for starters.
- My dealer had no options/acessories/anything. Lucky I got the car. When I saw one at Adzam (NY) they had the spare tire mounted. The salesman here asked me what I wanted, but last night, all they said was "check back later". Oh well, I guess I'll order them from Trussville and save some $. Then how to install.
oh well, gotta go drive. Pics this weekend, and keep your eyes open, especially if you're in Ridgefield.
08-14-2003, 09:51 AM
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what do they have now?
Hey Eskimo,
You said there was a second allotment,were all those 8's prordered already....
Do they have anything on the lot to sell right at this minute?
You said there was a second allotment,were all those 8's prordered already....
Do they have anything on the lot to sell right at this minute?
08-14-2003, 12:57 PM
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smoothSevenz:
I say second allotment because I thought a first ship came in last month. I think all those were for people who pre-ordered in January or whenever (before me, in Apr). Maybe allotment is the wrong word. This shipment, the dealer got 3, mine and another order, and one for the dealer. But like I say, there was some guy putting his money down for it when we got there (my wife talked to his gf - they got the scoop, I was busy with my car). I think the dealer called this guy when the truck arrived. You can call, but I think it's sold.
I say second allotment because I thought a first ship came in last month. I think all those were for people who pre-ordered in January or whenever (before me, in Apr). Maybe allotment is the wrong word. This shipment, the dealer got 3, mine and another order, and one for the dealer. But like I say, there was some guy putting his money down for it when we got there (my wife talked to his gf - they got the scoop, I was busy with my car). I think the dealer called this guy when the truck arrived. You can call, but I think it's sold.
08-14-2003, 02:41 PM
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wonder why
Sounds like mazda is being so conservative about the 8's,not even all that much fanfare until except that first page insert in my maxim and espn mags......but even the dealers,I guess there not filling up the lots with them, everyone who wants one has to preorder.
08-14-2003, 07:22 PM
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power mods are:
full exhaust from turbos back....no cats
cool air intake
power fc stand alone ecu now tuned for 12psi-15psi
1300 cc injectors
supra fuel pump
M2 intercooler
act street strip clutch
9.4lb flywheel
stock turboes
stock motor
full exhaust from turbos back....no cats
cool air intake
power fc stand alone ecu now tuned for 12psi-15psi
1300 cc injectors
supra fuel pump
M2 intercooler
act street strip clutch
9.4lb flywheel
stock turboes
stock motor
08-14-2003, 07:45 PM
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wow
All that from a 1.3 or was it liter engine......the Wankel surely is the little motor that could.
Wonder how much faster it could go with lighter rotors or carbon apex seals, not that you'd want it to literally go airborne.
Wonder how much faster it could go with lighter rotors or carbon apex seals, not that you'd want it to literally go airborne.
08-15-2003, 08:36 AM
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here are some pics from limerock park
http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/h...tty/rx7side.jpg
http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/h...y/rx7hoodup.jpg
http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/h...atty/rx7sAM.jpg
http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/h...tty/rx7side.jpg
http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/h...y/rx7hoodup.jpg
http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/h...atty/rx7sAM.jpg
08-19-2003, 09:11 PM
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milford mazda finally has them
Saw the car finally in person upclose......much smaller in person than thought, gorgeous, looks better in person, the red was very nice(glittery, more girly), I think I would go with a darker color for my tastes, not impressed with the leather, looks more like pleather, I think ill just settle for the cloth......rotary accents are great......looks like the renesis is smaller than the 13b in my 7,
rims are great, although some polished chrome ones much better, im glad the back is semi roomy, not a 2+2 so called back seats, theres actually room there for average sized adults, might be slightly cramped for me, im 6'2.
Looks like everything will be preorded....they will only have 1 demo in the lot. Is this the case with all dealers? Can someone answer that.....
Like it very much, intent on purchasing, might wait a little while, early next year possibly. That mazdaspeed version sure looks mean....
Anyone looking at this.......has anyone opened their motor up to see what this puppy really has? Any (street racing), redlines, peel outs......some feedback would be appreciated.............
rims are great, although some polished chrome ones much better, im glad the back is semi roomy, not a 2+2 so called back seats, theres actually room there for average sized adults, might be slightly cramped for me, im 6'2.
Looks like everything will be preorded....they will only have 1 demo in the lot. Is this the case with all dealers? Can someone answer that.....
Like it very much, intent on purchasing, might wait a little while, early next year possibly. That mazdaspeed version sure looks mean....
Anyone looking at this.......has anyone opened their motor up to see what this puppy really has? Any (street racing), redlines, peel outs......some feedback would be appreciated.............
08-19-2003, 10:28 PM
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Hey. Car's great. I love it.
I've been running around town mostly, looking for excuses to drive.
"I'll do the grocery shopping. In New Jersey."
"What's for lunch? Boston Market? How bout just Boston?"
At work, when we go to lunch, I drive, and we fit me & 3 guys in the car, no problem.
They have rt 7 all torn up here, which kinda sucks, but I guess that means they're re-paving, which will be good.
I was in Norwalk Saturday afternoon. Didn't see JStrong there.
I talked to my dealer. I think that Titanium Touring is still there.
Warning: tell them ahead of time you don't want VIN etching (unless you do).
I've been running around town mostly, looking for excuses to drive.
"I'll do the grocery shopping. In New Jersey."
"What's for lunch? Boston Market? How bout just Boston?"
At work, when we go to lunch, I drive, and we fit me & 3 guys in the car, no problem.
They have rt 7 all torn up here, which kinda sucks, but I guess that means they're re-paving, which will be good.
I was in Norwalk Saturday afternoon. Didn't see JStrong there.
I talked to my dealer. I think that Titanium Touring is still there.
Warning: tell them ahead of time you don't want VIN etching (unless you do).
08-19-2003, 10:42 PM
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Hey,
What the heck is vin etching.....maybe you can enlighten me....
What was the "final damage" total on your car.......did you pay msrp or over....dont you have the grand touring
What the heck is vin etching.....maybe you can enlighten me....
What was the "final damage" total on your car.......did you pay msrp or over....dont you have the grand touring
08-20-2003, 06:53 AM
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VIN etching (I had to ask too) is where the take your VIN number, and etch it into the glass, using acid or something. Some kinda theft deterrent, but I can't think how it'll prevent anything. Keep them from taking the glass?
OK, here's the tally. I got the Touring (no leather)
29,900 MSRP
1800 tax
160 license
500 dealer charges
Miami subs? where's that? sounds familiar...
OK, here's the tally. I got the Touring (no leather)
29,900 MSRP
1800 tax
160 license
500 dealer charges
Miami subs? where's that? sounds familiar...