View Poll Results: Have you driven your 8 in the West Virginia mountains?
Yes
28
44.44%
No
21
33.33%
I Plan To
14
22.22%
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WV Owner/Drivers
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Those would be cool to have, too bad my glove box handle broke the other day and now the glove box is stuck closed. Not exactly the best situation seeing as the wheel lock is in the glove box.
But back to sightings, someones BB was at the Kanawha City Autozone when I drove by earlier. I would have stopped by but I was heading to Yeager to pick up some family.
But back to sightings, someones BB was at the Kanawha City Autozone when I drove by earlier. I would have stopped by but I was heading to Yeager to pick up some family.
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Those would be cool to have, too bad my glove box handle broke the other day and now the glove box is stuck closed. Not exactly the best situation seeing as the wheel lock is in the glove box.
But back to sightings, someones BB was at the Kanawha City Autozone when I drove by earlier. I would have stopped by but I was heading to Yeager to pick up some family.
But back to sightings, someones BB was at the Kanawha City Autozone when I drove by earlier. I would have stopped by but I was heading to Yeager to pick up some family.
I am back on the road with a new clutch/flywheel now.
My first day out was on Monday, got caught in the 7th Ave speedtrap (I never brake on that turn)....
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From: Elkview WV
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From: Charleston, WV
Well after a weekend where nothing went right, I get a ray of sunshine at the gas station on Monday night.
I bought my 05 in January and it had 17K miles on it. The first tank I monitored the MPGs it posted a very disappointing 14 mpg. The next 2 were in the 16mpg range, and I accepted that that was probably about it. Then I started premixing and it jumped to 17 to 18 mpg and I was happy that it seemed I was on high end of average from what I've seen on here (probably 60/40 city to highway driving). Last week I filled up and got 19 mpg with probably a 50/50 city to highway average. And now for the good news, the last tank was probably 30/70 city to highway and as I filled it up tonight 21.1 mpgs. Not only did I break the 20 mpg wall I smashed it. Just thought I'd share with the group.
I bought my 05 in January and it had 17K miles on it. The first tank I monitored the MPGs it posted a very disappointing 14 mpg. The next 2 were in the 16mpg range, and I accepted that that was probably about it. Then I started premixing and it jumped to 17 to 18 mpg and I was happy that it seemed I was on high end of average from what I've seen on here (probably 60/40 city to highway driving). Last week I filled up and got 19 mpg with probably a 50/50 city to highway average. And now for the good news, the last tank was probably 30/70 city to highway and as I filled it up tonight 21.1 mpgs. Not only did I break the 20 mpg wall I smashed it. Just thought I'd share with the group.
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Well after a weekend where nothing went right, I get a ray of sunshine at the gas station on Monday night.
I bought my 05 in January and it had 17K miles on it. The first tank I monitored the MPGs it posted a very disappointing 14 mpg. The next 2 were in the 16mpg range, and I accepted that that was probably about it. Then I started premixing and it jumped to 17 to 18 mpg and I was happy that it seemed I was on high end of average from what I've seen on here (probably 60/40 city to highway driving). Last week I filled up and got 19 mpg with probably a 50/50 city to highway average. And now for the good news, the last tank was probably 30/70 city to highway and as I filled it up tonight 21.1 mpgs. Not only did I break the 20 mpg wall I smashed it. Just thought I'd share with the group.
I bought my 05 in January and it had 17K miles on it. The first tank I monitored the MPGs it posted a very disappointing 14 mpg. The next 2 were in the 16mpg range, and I accepted that that was probably about it. Then I started premixing and it jumped to 17 to 18 mpg and I was happy that it seemed I was on high end of average from what I've seen on here (probably 60/40 city to highway driving). Last week I filled up and got 19 mpg with probably a 50/50 city to highway average. And now for the good news, the last tank was probably 30/70 city to highway and as I filled it up tonight 21.1 mpgs. Not only did I break the 20 mpg wall I smashed it. Just thought I'd share with the group.
I found that even when I leadfoot, I still get 18 MPG combined and 22 Highway.
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This must be the t shirt that Oliver Luck was talking about in the newspaper! He is asking people not to wear this shirt and wants the fans to get on whoever does wear one. Says it promotes a very negative view of WV. He is especially worried about the LSU game which is on national TV.
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This must be the t shirt that Oliver Luck was talking about in the newspaper! He is asking people not to wear this shirt and wants the fans to get on whoever does wear one. Says it promotes a very negative view of WV. He is especially worried about the LSU game which is on national TV.
LSU is gonna smack them...
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From: Ohio
I have a 2005 Rx8 white with red interior and stock aero kit. I travel to Morgantown at least 3 times a week on I79 for work at WVU hospital. Anyone near that area frequently?
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RX-8 R3 in Wheeling
I am retired. Once in a while I will see another RX-8 but not very often. Mine is not a daily driver so you will only see me out on nice days. I look for excuses to go for a ride on those nice days. Won't be many of those now.
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I don't blame you, I'm doing the same during the winter. I have been seeing the other R3 in St.C and I been wanting the wheels off it so bad. If I ever see you driving about I'll be sure to give you a wave.
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The black 11 at Raines finally found a home last week...my BF just called and asked about it...
Who's the lucky owner?
I had thought about pursuing some trade numbers with my 04, but mine is yellow and I really like the fact that the color is somewhat unique.
The black one was gorgeous!!!
Hope to hear from someone.....
Who's the lucky owner?
I had thought about pursuing some trade numbers with my 04, but mine is yellow and I really like the fact that the color is somewhat unique.
The black one was gorgeous!!!
Hope to hear from someone.....
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From: Wheeling, WV
hey guys i drive a white 2006 shinka in the wheeling area! ive seen a red one and we always exchange waves. also, there is a blackish one in woodsdale with bbs rims that is beautiful. if anyone is by wheeling let me know! 
