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CelticFan 12-04-2009 06:44 PM

2009 rx-8 r3
 
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7306/dscf0479e.jpg
Here she is. I've been an RX-8 fan for years. And this Monday I got this brand new 2009 R3 for 26K. Been happy so far. And so has my local Exxon station!

dozer 12-04-2009 06:50 PM

Nice!

mscamp02 12-04-2009 08:11 PM

nice and welcome to the club

ARE-EX-8 12-04-2009 08:46 PM

Sexxxxxxxxx

REsuperD 12-04-2009 09:13 PM

gorgeous car. congrats and welcome!

RX8pwnage 12-04-2009 10:38 PM

gratz. let the modding commence!

rodjonathan 12-04-2009 10:52 PM

welcome to the club and congrats on the ride

AJ's Shinka 12-05-2009 01:14 AM

Pure driving satisfaction>Exxon:smoker:

Ktezugon 12-05-2009 11:18 AM

Congrats!

Smoke Honda 12-06-2009 07:44 AM

Alright! Go Celtics.

CarAndDriver 12-06-2009 02:22 PM

Welcome. Ride looks great - happy modding and learning about your new ride.

PTDragon 12-06-2009 05:12 PM

Looks good! I do like the R3 in blue.

EMart11b 12-06-2009 05:33 PM

I'm surprised I'm the first to say...

Slam that b*tch!

CelticFan 12-06-2009 05:53 PM

Almost a week and I still love her. However, I have noticed the "marbles in a can" in the dash near the glove box sound today. Nothings perfect!

renesisgenesis 12-07-2009 11:13 AM

You need to lower it because it's way too much wheel gap, and it doesn't handle very well with it's soft factory setup. You also need an exhaust system to make it louder. The stock exhaust sounds very uninspired. You should also debadge. Also remember that getting wider tires than what the suspension was setup for is also a great idea. i think 255 is about right. Lowering it will also result in less scrapes and less hassle on everyday roads/parking lots/driveways. Oh ya and all mods are very inexpensive!!

Remember, the stock r3 is one the best handling, most impressive feeling sportscar you can get, so the first thing you should do of course is to change the suspension setup!!

EC8 12-07-2009 11:19 AM

MIAC fix for you
 

Originally Posted by CelticFan (Post 3341457)
Almost a week and I still love her. However, I have noticed the "marbles in a can" in the dash near the glove box sound today. Nothings perfect!

I'm sure you've read all the posts about the MIAC, but if not, the part number/fix can be found here: https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/please-help-potential-new-owner-question-miac-181950/
Your dealer should take care of it under warranty.

CelticFan 12-07-2009 04:15 PM

Yes, I'm actually probably older than most of you guys. Mods aren't something I look for all that much these days. This is my comfortable daily driver and I've got a1990 MX-5 that is already lowered and harsh. I don't need two cars like that.

Transam kid 01 12-07-2009 04:24 PM

[QUOTE=CelticFan;3342717]Yes, I'm actually probably older than most of you guys. QUOTE]

I dunno, there are a lot of old guys on here :mdrmed:

Welcome and car looks great!

Gr8Bullet 12-07-2009 04:32 PM

awesome 8! welcome to the club!

Pico 12-07-2009 07:40 PM


Originally Posted by CelticFan (Post 3342717)
Yes, I'm actually probably older than most of you guys. Mods aren't something I look for all that much these days. This is my comfortable daily driver and I've got a1990 MX-5 that is already lowered and harsh. I don't need two cars like that.

Very nice...
Nothing wrong with keeping it simple the car still looks great.
Congrats and happy motoring

pcs 12-08-2009 01:26 PM


Originally Posted by renesisgenesis (Post 3342240)
You need to lower it because it's way too much wheel gap, and it doesn't handle very well with it's soft factory setup. You also need an exhaust system to make it louder. The stock exhaust sounds very uninspired. You should also debadge. Also remember that getting wider tires than what the suspension was setup for is also a great idea. i think 255 is about right. Lowering it will also result in less scrapes and less hassle on everyday roads/parking lots/driveways. Oh ya and all mods are very inexpensive!!

Remember, the stock r3 is one the best handling, most impressive feeling sportscar you can get, so the first thing you should do of course is to change the suspension setup!!

this is the type of cynicism I hear in my head when people tell me to start modding my car... Understand - if you want looks, you don't need to buy an r3, you could get the base model and spend the $$ on other things...

it's like... really? have any of these people driven an r3? I will be going with wider tires all the way around, but that's about it for now...


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