Finally got the 8
 

I've been lurking around this site for a month now and finally got my 8 yesterday. Had to wait for it for 3 weeks to truck it to me from the factory in Hiroshima (I live in Tokyo). 1.7km on it when I first got it. Wonder how many miles it'll have by next week? In fact, why am I even here typing when I should be out driving?? God I love this car... I previously owned (up until yesterday) a Mazda Attenza (i dunno what they call it stateside) but after driving this I can't understand how I could drive anything else. Velocity red by the way, don't plan on any upgrades except to the stereo. Got Navi with a mini disc and 6 cd changer, DTS and LSD of course (dunno if thats standard or not in the states) , err, what other options did i get... Umm, rx-8 floormats? LOL/ ummm, rain covers for the windows? Dunno what they're called. The list goes on with a bunch of useless things. Anyway very happy.

Did you know in Japan they sprinkle Sake wine over the 4 wheels of the car when they first buy it? Honestly! Good luck etc... Imagine pouring beer over our cars wheels in N.America.... lol

P.S The girlfriend didn't like the way she looked in the pic so I cut out her face :D

おめでとう!

i never heard about the sprinkling of sake on the wheels, my car isn't new, but maybe i'll go do that anyways :D

enjoy the car, (like i have to tell you that), and be safe.

oh, i believe the atenza is called the mazda6 over here in the states.

What?
Did you not know that the Sake ritual is the reason that they get 250 hp in Japan? :p

Hmm, maybe I should try to pour some Absolut Vodka mixed with some lingonberry juice (Swedish party drink) on the tires, might improve the milage... :confused:

Congrats to the new car DominiJapan, it will just get better as you run it in! :)

Cheers, Niclas

Great ride....great ritual! I'm mixing a Singapore Sling to introduce to my tyres :p :D

Congratulations on the new car! You'll love it. As stated before, as if I have to tell you that...

Later,
Duh Weasel

Congrats and welcome!!

PS. Nice choice in color. :D

Really hope you'll have fun in your new RX8. I've only had mine for 3 weeks so I know how excited you must be feeling. Drive safe.....later

Hi Dominjapan,

Welcome aboard and congrats on your 8! There are two gaijin that I know of with an 8 in Japan. Me and another guy. Anyone else out there??? I sometimes organize a spin or 2 around some roads like Hakone etc. PM me if you want more info.

The pics from the last trip: http://uwillsee.com/pics/?g=19

Cheers,

Tom.

Mate, Congrats on getting your 8.

Don't feel bad about the 3 weeks mate.

I am getting my 8 on saturday (9/7). I ordered mine in mid april so it has neen 2 1/2 months for me ...