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Old member… back in another RX8
I joined this forum when I got my rx8 in 2008… i owned my winning blue 2004 for 2 years before selling it to buy a sedan. I missed my car so much. I still do.. it was beautiful. I’ve spent the last decade searching for a deal on one. Mostly window shopping and it all just being a pipe dream. I’m a dad now with kids and the house and all that. I was 27 when I stepped into my rx8 and now 42.
I have stalked “bring a trailer” for a couple years now watching these cars slip out of my price range or watching bids end without reaching the reserve. last week I bid on a 2011 r3 with 57k miles and to my surprise after a little Bid war, I was the winner. I’m so excited to be back. I always felt like I missed out by not taking my rx8 to the Tail of the dragon (in the smokies) and this year I’ll be able to do it. I may only keep this for a while, I may fall in love and never let go. Anyways, I’m happy to be back here. Pics of my 2004 and also my new 2011 I pick up Friday. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...de2f69ea0.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...592b74889.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...72fed97b0.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...0b6778b2e.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...72110ecbd.jpeg |
Welcome back!
I just got my '04 running again after 3 years. Your R3 is nice, but I love that WB. 😁 |
Love this story! My RX8 journey is similar in many ways including a desire to make it to DGRR for the second time. The first time I drove from central California to DGRR and back. Now I live much closer and I look forward to getting my new to me R3 to the event. I hope to make it this year, but work is getting pretty busy so I am not sure.
Congrats on the R3. If you can deal with the seats it is a great driving experience. |
Originally Posted by Solidtrance
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Love this story! My RX8 journey is similar in many ways including a desire to make it to DGRR for the second time. The first time I drove from central California to DGRR and back. Now I live much closer and I look forward to getting my new to me R3 to the event. I hope to make it this year, but work is getting pretty busy so I am not sure.
Congrats on the R3. If you can deal with the seats it is a great driving experience. I have never even sat in them. I hope my wife doesn’t hate them 😂 |
Originally Posted by Xander
(Post 4979231)
I have never even sat in them. I hope my wife doesn’t hate them 😂
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Originally Posted by Solidtrance
(Post 4979232)
I drove mine back from Wisconsin (to southern MD). It will be fine. Cant speak to your wife. Mine hates the car. No problems there, it is not for her.:cool:
:yelrotflm This inspired me to start a new thread. https://www.rx8club.com/lounge-4/my-...8/#post4979234 |
Welcome back and nice R3. The OEM seats in an R3 are the best you can get for this car. My suggestion is to not look into changing them. It’s a complicated mess when you do.
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Originally Posted by Xander
(Post 4979231)
I have never even sat in them. I hope my wife doesn’t hate them 😂
Originally Posted by Solidtrance
(Post 4979232)
I drove mine back from Wisconsin (to southern MD). It will be fine. Cant speak to your wife. Mine hates the car. No problems there, it is not for her.:cool:
Both of you made me laugh. My wife shares this opinion of not liking my 8. |
Congrats on the win Xander!
Welcome back! |
Originally Posted by eves405
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Congrats on the win Xander!
Welcome back! thank you! I pick this up tomorrow.. I might not sleep tonight |
Picked it up.. I love it..
Question for you guys.. if the cardiac shows this had its 50k and 55k maintenance done and then also another inspection by Mazda before this sale , should I assume the ignition is safe or should I replace it. Would Mazda tell me if the ignition has been serviced if I went there and asked them? I want To take good care of this so I want to be sure it’s all good. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...de378c36e.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...6ba56a2d4.jpeg |
Cool.
Get a HEI tester and verify ignition health yourself. Easy to do, save time and money. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...5691fc86bc.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...00d4028e32.jpg |
Your copilot’s face probably mirrors your own. Great shot.
Plugs and wires are consumables (so are coils in this car) and I recommend replacing the coils with either the revision C Mazda coils or BHR coils. BHR are reputed to last the longest. You’ll have a fresh start and know ignition is looked after. Insert mantra: Bad coils kill Cats (catalytic converters) and bad Cats kill engines. |
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Reading posts like this make me conclude that I should just keep my OG RX8 forever.
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Congrats on the new car, I was following the BaT auction.
Honestly, may not be necessary, but upgrading to BHR coils and cables isn't a bad idea. You can test your ignition system et cetera, but BHR ignition "kit" is totally worth as an upgrade imho. |
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https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...e0dc2ed77.jpeg Back from the tint shop.. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...c5201b3ca.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...150d3cc1c.jpeg Back from the tint shop…😎 |
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