*The WTF RX-8 Chronicles*
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From: ewa beach, hawaii
I was attending a wedding last year and my 8 was parked right next to a Mustang Cobra belonging to one of my GF's cousins. Now this cobra is a seriously monstrous piece of car, the engine is fully built... when it's idling you don't really know if what you're hearing is the engine or a thunderous summer storm approaching.
Some uncle walks up to the cars and looks real carefully at them... discussion goes like this:
Uncle: "What kinda car is that? Mazda? It's turbo'ed?"
Me: "Yup it's a Mazda but no turbo. Rotary engine."
Uncle: "hu-hu... you gonna race? The 'Stang is fast but can't touch your car! How much faster is yours? Goes to what? 120? 150?"
Me: "err... the Cobra would totally blow my doors off, it wouldn't even be a race! It's a beast."
Uncle: "Awrr stop it... yours is faster!"
Me: "It's not!"
Uncle : "For real? you're kidding? I'd be putting my money on yours!"
Me: "It would be embarrassing to line up next to him. Like pretending I have a chance."
Uncle: *suspiscious look* "hmm... ok"... *walks away*
Some uncle walks up to the cars and looks real carefully at them... discussion goes like this:
Uncle: "What kinda car is that? Mazda? It's turbo'ed?"
Me: "Yup it's a Mazda but no turbo. Rotary engine."
Uncle: "hu-hu... you gonna race? The 'Stang is fast but can't touch your car! How much faster is yours? Goes to what? 120? 150?"
Me: "err... the Cobra would totally blow my doors off, it wouldn't even be a race! It's a beast."
Uncle: "Awrr stop it... yours is faster!"
Me: "It's not!"
Uncle : "For real? you're kidding? I'd be putting my money on yours!"
Me: "It would be embarrassing to line up next to him. Like pretending I have a chance."
Uncle: *suspiscious look* "hmm... ok"... *walks away*
When I bought the car back in early 05, went to a forest preserve on a Saturday morning to play a little soccer with a couple buddies. There were some people taking before wedding pictures. Initially I was paranoid with my car so I parked the car as far away from everyone as possible lol. Well the bride and groom came up to it and starting taking pictures with it lol. I was so tempted to push the panic button. 
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From: Wash/Idaho
When I bought the car back in early 05, went to a forest preserve on a Saturday morning to play a little soccer with a couple buddies. There were some people taking before wedding pictures. Initially I was paranoid with my car so I parked the car as far away from everyone as possible lol. Well the bride and groom came up to it and starting taking pictures with it lol. I was so tempted to push the panic button.
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From: Worcester, MA
I was attending a wedding last year and my 8 was parked right next to a Mustang Cobra belonging to one of my GF's cousins. Now this cobra is a seriously monstrous piece of car, the engine is fully built... when it's idling you don't really know if what you're hearing is the engine or a thunderous summer storm approaching.
Some uncle walks up to the cars and looks real carefully at them... discussion goes like this:
Uncle: "What kinda car is that? Mazda? It's turbo'ed?"
Me: "Yup it's a Mazda but no turbo. Rotary engine."
Uncle: "hu-hu... you gonna race? The 'Stang is fast but can't touch your car! How much faster is yours? Goes to what? 120? 150?"
Me: "err... the Cobra would totally blow my doors off, it wouldn't even be a race! It's a beast."
Uncle: "Awrr stop it... yours is faster!"
Me: "It's not!"
Uncle : "For real? you're kidding? I'd be putting my money on yours!"
Me: "It would be embarrassing to line up next to him. Like pretending I have a chance."
Uncle: *suspiscious look* "hmm... ok"... *walks away*
Some uncle walks up to the cars and looks real carefully at them... discussion goes like this:
Uncle: "What kinda car is that? Mazda? It's turbo'ed?"
Me: "Yup it's a Mazda but no turbo. Rotary engine."
Uncle: "hu-hu... you gonna race? The 'Stang is fast but can't touch your car! How much faster is yours? Goes to what? 120? 150?"
Me: "err... the Cobra would totally blow my doors off, it wouldn't even be a race! It's a beast."
Uncle: "Awrr stop it... yours is faster!"
Me: "It's not!"
Uncle : "For real? you're kidding? I'd be putting my money on yours!"
Me: "It would be embarrassing to line up next to him. Like pretending I have a chance."
Uncle: *suspiscious look* "hmm... ok"... *walks away*
I remember within the first month I bought mine, my sister had looked them up all over the internet. She found a video of an 8 and mustang cobra on a 1/4 mile. Obviously the 8 lost and she was completely surprised. She's always like stangs though.
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
I bought my new (208 miles) 06 8 last July. I teach middle school in the metro Detroit area, in a town that has/had a high UAW membership. Needless to say, it is an American iron kind of place. I didn't tell my students about my new car in September, but once a few of them saw me getting in it to go home, word spread quickly. I get complements from many of my students. I feel a little bad when I am standing with the 2 other teachers that bought new cars this summer and the kids tell me I have the most awesome car in the lot.
A number of my students have told me I must be rich to own that car. I just laugh and remind them that I am a teacher. I don't bother to tell them that I paid about the same price for it as the teacher that bought the new Malibu paid for hers.
Oh yeah, school parking lots with insufficient parking suck! Door dings are apparently not something to be avoided for many parents and students . . . Grrrrr!
A number of my students have told me I must be rich to own that car. I just laugh and remind them that I am a teacher. I don't bother to tell them that I paid about the same price for it as the teacher that bought the new Malibu paid for hers.
Oh yeah, school parking lots with insufficient parking suck! Door dings are apparently not something to be avoided for many parents and students . . . Grrrrr!
James, I bought my 8 WHILE working for Ford, in the UAW, at the Wixom, Michigan Truck, and Dearborn Truck/Rouge plants. Not one word from anybody and I got to park in the Ford area as Mazda is part of the "family". At first, my family were wondering what I was thinking, being a custodial father and all, 'cuz I was supposed to get a truck or mini-van like every other chump. Once I took them for rides the harrassment ended. Now that I am immersed in this vehicle as a new career, they are happy for me.
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Charles, looks like an impressive parts list. When I get a little closer to making some upgrades I will be keeping you in mind. It could be nice to have a high performance shop/vendor closer than central Florida.
I haven't gotten much flack for my 8, people just think it cost a lot more than it did.
I haven't gotten much flack for my 8, people just think it cost a lot more than it did.
Later this summer I'll be moving to Phoenix but I travel around a lot so as to stay in-touch with my "peeps", both RX-8Club and otherwise, so it'll be as if I never left MI, really. This spring and summer are already looking to be quite busy for BHR and myself. Thanks for keeping me in mind. That means a lot to me.
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From: ewa beach, hawaii
i don't know if it's a WTF RX8 story but sort of weird and funny.
my cousin just bought a new longboard-type skate board. so, we decided to try it out on this nearby parking lot from the store. was following his car and didn't realize the group of people and cars in the lot. it was full of hondas and civics! heads turned and they were all looking at my car when we passed by. i guess it was some sort of cruise of their group and i was a "sheep in the lion's den". they must have thought i wanted to mess with them
not sure what to make of their reaction since they stopped talking while looking. scary...
my cousin just bought a new longboard-type skate board. so, we decided to try it out on this nearby parking lot from the store. was following his car and didn't realize the group of people and cars in the lot. it was full of hondas and civics! heads turned and they were all looking at my car when we passed by. i guess it was some sort of cruise of their group and i was a "sheep in the lion's den". they must have thought i wanted to mess with them
not sure what to make of their reaction since they stopped talking while looking. scary...
People who know nothin about the 8 (which is about 95%) think its way faster than it is. A friend of mine and i recently went to club and met up with another friend who drives a sweet G35. As we were leaving (parked near each other) i say to my buddy, "Check out Brads ride (G35), its pretty badass"
my buddy, "Dude, your car would smoke that thing"
I just laughed and told him that his was actually a little faster than mine. He was like, "No f$%#ing way!"
I am constantly having to explain to people that my car isnt a speed demon and it wasnt $40K, LOL. Is a testament to the RX8's appearance.
my buddy, "Dude, your car would smoke that thing"
I just laughed and told him that his was actually a little faster than mine. He was like, "No f$%#ing way!"
I am constantly having to explain to people that my car isnt a speed demon and it wasnt $40K, LOL. Is a testament to the RX8's appearance.
Yes, Brian, it is. And the sound. Although the VQ35/37 is a pretty sweet-sounding engine unto itself. The one thing I find particular to we RX-8 owners is a true respect and understanding/acceptance of the differences between the various cars out there. I like when I have a chance to hang with a mixed group of guys driving different models of cars so I have a chance to see all that is out there and what people are doing with them. A nice car that is tastefully modded is a treat to see in-person isn't it?
....and Raizen.....when this summer gets in full-swing we RX-8 owners are gonna become targets on the streets. Watch and see.
....and Raizen.....when this summer gets in full-swing we RX-8 owners are gonna become targets on the streets. Watch and see.
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From: Oakland and Los Angeles, CA
You can't hear the marbles from outside and these days they pretty much leave me alone inside too. Unfortunately here in SoCal you basically need a car that starts at $100k to get noticed. Not that I mind, but reading these stories sound a little incredible to me coming from my background.
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From: Kirkland
I'll play.
When my 2005 8 (RIP) was at the body shop getting repaired for the hit-and-run last January the women working in the front office all thought it was the nicest car in the shop. Meanwhile there is a Lamborghini Murcielago sitting out front... see, they are one of the only licensed Lambo, Audi, and a host of other exotic certified shops in the area. So they see $100K+ cars constantly. And they liked the RX-8 more.
When my 2005 8 (RIP) was at the body shop getting repaired for the hit-and-run last January the women working in the front office all thought it was the nicest car in the shop. Meanwhile there is a Lamborghini Murcielago sitting out front... see, they are one of the only licensed Lambo, Audi, and a host of other exotic certified shops in the area. So they see $100K+ cars constantly. And they liked the RX-8 more.
I steal things.
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From: Arlington, TX
If I'm taking my friends to lunch in the car and someone has never ridden in the car before, about half the time they'll try to get into the back seat with out opening the "freestyle" doors. I always have to say, "Uh.... there's another door there...."
I always have to say, "Uh.... there's another door there...."
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From: Delaware
Different kind of story. I was at the dealer yesterday to have the oil and coolant changed. They give me the car back after about an hour and the coolant light is on. I wanted to say to the service manager WTF and why would the technician give me the car back with the coolant light on? That and I had to remind him of the latest computer flash.
Another story at the same dealer. The service manager said to me" You see that blue '04 8 parked out back with no tag on it?" I said yeah. He tells me one day the owner just showed up threw the keys on the desk and said "You deal with it, I don't want it any more." He was like" You know you still have a loan on that car right and we are going to charge you storage if it sits here for a month or more?" She said she didn't care and just didn't want the car any more.
Another story at the same dealer. The service manager said to me" You see that blue '04 8 parked out back with no tag on it?" I said yeah. He tells me one day the owner just showed up threw the keys on the desk and said "You deal with it, I don't want it any more." He was like" You know you still have a loan on that car right and we are going to charge you storage if it sits here for a month or more?" She said she didn't care and just didn't want the car any more.
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From: Wash/Idaho
Wow that woman must have been pissed, of course, you make it seem like that service department probably didn't help, lol. I wonder if she forgot about the title, registration, blah blah... idiot. Maybe it was her husband's and he cheated on her.
"Autobots Roll-Out..!"
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A security guard says to me: "What do you do to have that car..? I'm in the wrong business."
Same security guard to another security guard: "Did you see her car?"
He replies: "You mean that Lamborghini?"
I just smiled.
Same security guard to another security guard: "Did you see her car?"
He replies: "You mean that Lamborghini?"
I just smiled.
HAHA I love it...
I had a middle aged guy in a Porsche Cayman S try to race me the other day. I just watched him fly by like he was a ricer in a honda. It's awesome that I can intimidate someone with a new Cayman. Must be my dead sexy sounding exhaust.
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From: Hagerstown, MD
"Autobots Roll-Out..!"
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So, this morning I'm at Burger King. Go through the usual drive-thru "attention". Decided to drive around the building to eat my breakfast in the parking lot. I ended up parked horizontal taking a couple of lots near the drive-thru entrance. All of sudden, a black cobalt drives in..as he's staring hard at the car, he completely misses the drive-thru entrance.. He had to stop, back up, and pull in... It was the funniest thing...I know he saw us laughing..... He made sure he exited on the other side...!!!
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From: Hialeah, Fl
My funniest stories had 2 be 1) when i got the exhaust installed on my car the old man that was helping installing was like amazed of the car, especially when the suicide doors open for me 2 get the exhaust out. and 2nd) Just happen a couple of mins ago i had a pretty-boy wanna be in a get this....KIA SPECTRA trying 2 race me...i love living in miami, everyone down here swears that there car flys.
