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RipleeRotor 06-16-2007 12:13 AM

Getting my 1st RX-8 Tuesday
 
I'm really enjoying the informative discussion on this board already! I'm looking forward to meeting at some Toronto meets.

I bought a Silver 2005 MT RX-8, off Leasebusters, private sale. Has only 10,200 km's on it and wty till 100,000 km.

I'm dying to get my new (to me) car...traded in my 2002 Sentra SPEC V and am driving a little Yaris for the weekend.

Couple of questions for you guys and gals. I love the sound of a Cold Air Intake and that it's not always loud and annoying, only when you really push the engine. I've read elsewhere a drop in K&N filter is great and cheaper and a free flow exhaust is way to go. Which one though?

Also, get the windows tinted?

Thanks!

TheKDog 06-16-2007 02:21 AM

Ha, I also had a 2002 Spec V before getting the RX8. Starting in 2nd gear from a stop wont work anymore. :lol2:

Definitely get the windows tinted.

Welcome to the forum!

Zoomster 06-16-2007 05:47 AM

I have the k%n setup and she purrrs like a kitten..sound like a jet taken off in my neighborhood...love it!! Defiantly tint the windows. I went a percentage darker in the rear and the 2 small side windows than I did on the pass and driver window. Also did the windshield....looks sick, but watch out for the "popo". I have had to take it off the windshield twice but somehow it keeps getting back on there.:eyetwitch

Good luck====z

MazdaJeff 06-16-2007 03:32 PM

When do you getr her?

camaro194 06-16-2007 03:38 PM


Originally Posted by MazdaJeff (Post 1929684)
When do you getr her?


Originally Posted by RipleeRotor
Getting my 1st RX-8 Tuesday

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DarkBrew 06-16-2007 03:39 PM

Welcome to the forum. Congrats on the car. See you at the meets. BTW, good colour choice.

Exhaust
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-aftermarket-performance-modifications-23/rx-8-aftermarket-exhausts-summary-16442/

Tinting
https://www.rx8club.com/canada-forum-35/gta-durham-tinting-115998/

MazdaJeff 06-16-2007 06:57 PM


Originally Posted by camaro194 (Post 1929689)
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Oops.....

shaunv74 06-16-2007 07:27 PM

Personally I think the Racing Beat cold air intake is the best intake out there. It's designed very well and sounds great. They also offer a cold air duct you can buy to go with it. If you just want to make your intake louder you can remove your VFAD duct. It's only there for noise control.

mysql101 06-16-2007 07:38 PM

hehe. "getting my 1st rx8"

It's been 3 years and I'm still on my first one..

RipleeRotor 06-18-2007 09:55 AM

Thanks all. I have to admit...the wait is becoming a little insane. Just called the dealer...deal is approved...Tuesday or Wednesday!

I am very much impressed with the quality and flavor of the postings so far.

Cheers all.

Rems31 06-18-2007 10:04 AM

Mine took like a week to get. But it was a loooooooooong week. On top of that I had to go to a work retreat a few days after I got her and couldn't take the 8 since I took 3 of my coworkers with me and there was no room for our bags and the cases of beer.

Jethro Tull 06-18-2007 10:30 AM

Above the tach are two small buttons. The one on the right resets the trip odometer. Push the one on the left.

Your instruments now read in miles, not kilometers. The total number of "mileage units" is now lower so you can take comfort in that reading.

Don't get any speeding tickets as a result!

Seriously, welcome and enjoy! Great color, BTW.

Rems31 06-18-2007 10:33 AM

Oh for tinting...check out this thread and see if you can get that deal.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=115998

machfive 06-18-2007 04:58 PM

Congrats on your new 8. You'll find that this website is like a "bible" for the RX-8. I would suggest reading the sticky threads for advice because a lot of questions that you may have have probably been discussed at length. You're gonna love your car and this forum.

EricB 11-16-2011 10:46 PM


Originally Posted by mysql101 (Post 1929932)
hehe. "getting my 1st rx8"

It's been 3 years and I'm still on my first one..

4 months, on my second :yelrotflm

sjschutz 11-17-2011 07:49 AM


Originally Posted by EricB (Post 4126862)
4 months, on my second :yelrotflm

Why would you revive a thread that is over four years old just to say that?

lta_ds_fs7 11-17-2011 07:59 AM


Originally Posted by TheKDog (Post 1929276)
Starting in 2nd gear from a stop wont work anymore. :lol2:

That's nonsense...You just aren't doing it right my friend...

EricB 11-17-2011 08:18 AM


Originally Posted by sjschutz (Post 4126995)
Why would you revive a thread that is over four years old just to say that?

wow. didnt notice... i saw it on the top of the page for some reason... :banghead:


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