Just bought my first rx8

Jan 22, 2012 | 03:59 AM

chrismiale

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Miale

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Just bought my first rx8

The car is by far my faviorite car ive ever owned

Jan 22, 2012 | 10:08 AM

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Welcome, congratulations and more pictures!

Jan 22, 2012 | 10:12 AM

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LOL For now.

Welcome to the addiction

Jan 22, 2012 | 10:20 AM

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Welcome - You will love it.

RX8 club is a great forum to give tips on your new car.

Look for the many posts for new owners! You probably already know this - but the car is a demanding lover, but she pays it back in smiles.

Q

Jan 22, 2012 | 11:38 AM

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now, to invest in a better camera. or a better phone :P

Jan 22, 2012 | 04:58 PM

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welcome then

watch ur oil and check it regulary to prevent any issues i burn about a quart to every 2000 miles and i run fuel injector cleaner every other fill up just some ideas for ya

take a look at my 8 below

Jan 22, 2012 | 10:04 PM

monchie

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Blurry cell pics, but congrats. Anyway, welcome to the club and enjoy the ride.

Jan 22, 2012 | 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate Van Buren

take a look at my 8 below

I did and my eyes are burning.

Jan 22, 2012 | 11:02 PM

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I did and my eyes are burning.

Jan 23, 2012 | 08:13 AM

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Congrats on the new 8!

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now, to invest in a better camera. or a better phone :P

Or a steadier hand.

Jan 23, 2012 | 08:18 AM

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i run fuel injector cleaner every other fill up

Way overkill, especially if you use decent gas. Not only that, but one could easily argue that those chemicals can actually cause damage to components such as the O2 sensor, seals in the fuel delivery system, etc.

Jan 23, 2012 | 08:21 AM

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one could argue but I dont believe there is any actual evidence to such a thing.

Jan 23, 2012 | 08:41 AM

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So do you premix and use the fuel cleaner to keep things from gumming up? LOL.. I need to start premixing.....

Jan 23, 2012 | 09:11 AM

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I agree if you use good gas you should never have any problems with engine performance or the injectors. All you have to do is get it over 5K which is when the additional injectors will kick in (feels like a 2 stroke power ban if you have ever driven a 2 stroke motorbike) to get the junk off them if there is any. Personally I only fill up at Phillips 66 because their premium gas is 93 with no ethanol. Also just make sure you watch the oil every other fill up and keep it topped off.

and last enjoy the car rev it in the corners that what its built for.

Zoom Zoom

Jan 23, 2012 | 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate Van Buren

welcome then

watch ur oil and check it regulary to prevent any issues i burn about a quart to every 2000 miles and i run fuel injector cleaner every other fill up just some ideas for ya

take a look at my 8 below

wtf did you do to your car?

Jan 23, 2012 | 12:24 PM

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O wow is that for real?

Jan 23, 2012 | 03:20 PM

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Congrats op.

Someone please hide that green and yellow monstrocity!

Jan 23, 2012 | 05:33 PM

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I did and my eyes are burning.

Jan 23, 2012 | 05:38 PM

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take a look at my 8 below

that was painful

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Originally Posted by usafrotard

I did and my eyes are burning.

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Originally Posted by Supernaut6

O wow is that for real?

same colors, hahahahaha

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X4!!

Jan 23, 2012 | 08:27 PM

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Nate Van Buren

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i am a green bay fan lol

Jan 23, 2012 | 08:28 PM

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Nate Van Buren

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it has a lot of blue pearle in the clear coat also lol pix dont do the car justice trust me lol

Jan 23, 2012 | 08:29 PM

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Nate Van Buren

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and i normall add the lucas fuel injector cleaner in just as i am about to fill up my tank.. i only use shell vpower gas

Jan 24, 2012 | 12:48 PM

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I r post 3 posts instead of one lol...

OP, Looks just like mine when i bought it, take care of it and you will not regret it!

Jan 24, 2012 | 01:32 PM

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Sweet!! Congrats on your RX-8! I just bought my 2005 in September of 2011. It truly is my favorite car I've ever driven! Love it!

Last edited by Lizard2974; Jan 25, 2012 at 08:42 AM. Reason: Driven...LOL

Jan 24, 2012 | 01:38 PM

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Sweet!! Congrats on your RX-8! I just bought my 2005 in September of 2011. It truly is my favorite car I've ever drived! Love it!

driven