The Little Things
03-08-2005, 04:10 PM
#377
Screw gas mileage
Yeah, I was impressed when I found that, because when I got the car the gauges were turned so that they were full white all the time, and I reached to turn it down, then it clicked, and I was like whoooooa neat!
03-08-2005, 05:48 PM
#378
Pro Audentius
Originally Posted by E-brake
I just wanted to thank everyone that posted in this thread.
When I first took the 8 for a test drive all these little things came to mind from this thread. I switched between wanting an M roadster to an 8.
Thanks everyone
When I first took the 8 for a test drive all these little things came to mind from this thread. I switched between wanting an M roadster to an 8.
Thanks everyone
I've frequented many online boards in the past and felt it worth my time to register to only a few -- this being one. The general feel of this forum is fun, intelligent, thoughtful, accommodating, and friendly. There are some posters who've had their moments of making idiots and/or asses of themeselves, but I've been impressed with the good-natured overall tone of the RX8 Forum. This thread is only one of many examples.
Just so happens I'm trying out a very nice glass of Cline carignane tonight, so here's to this thread, and many others like it, here on the RX8 Forum. Cheers!:D
Ciao!
Darren
03-08-2005, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotario
Don't know if this has already been mentioned, but I just noticed the little molded in rotor insignias in the front trim bezel on the low-beam headights. That's pretty neat!
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03-08-2005, 08:44 PM
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I wish my dealer was this Good
Originally Posted by dicknick
I have had my RX-8 since early december. It was time to top the oil, so I went to the dealer. I am quite pick about using the right stuff. They did not know that there is a special brand for the RX-8 (Dexelia), so I had to order it.
This is what I got:
The quart was wrapped in a bag with zipper.
Inside I found plastic glowes, paper funnels and a wet-napkin (if thats what it is in english.)
On the back of the bag there is material (e:bore-band I think) which sticks to the floor of baggage compartment.
I had already ordered five quarts, so I got five of them :p :D :p :D :p :D :p :D :p :D
This is what I got:
The quart was wrapped in a bag with zipper.
Inside I found plastic glowes, paper funnels and a wet-napkin (if thats what it is in english.)
On the back of the bag there is material (e:bore-band I think) which sticks to the floor of baggage compartment.
D
03-12-2005, 01:47 PM
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Perhaps the fact of being a Jeep man since I first bought my cars (The 78 Impala doesn't count...) Then stopping with my girlfriend to look at 3's and deciding to indulge myself and look at the RX8... the salesman said "Hold on, let's take a look at this..." and proceeds to show me the Shinka. Holy crap... I almost didn't sit in it simply because I knew I would want it and couldn't get it that day. Needless to say, I'm trying my best to swap the Liberty out for the 8... (I know, not even a comparison...)
03-16-2005, 02:17 PM
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Don't think I saw this posted yet.
I just found this out today while I was vacuming the carpet.
THe drivers mat has a hole in it with a metal gromet.
The hole fits over a hook under the seat to keep the mat from slipping.
"There is no cure for Shinka Fever"
Shinka-Rick
I just found this out today while I was vacuming the carpet.
THe drivers mat has a hole in it with a metal gromet.
The hole fits over a hook under the seat to keep the mat from slipping.
"There is no cure for Shinka Fever"
Shinka-Rick
03-17-2005, 11:29 AM
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I'm just weeks from ownership - this site was a clincher!
Maybe this has already been said ... but the "little" thing I've noticed (not so little really): The Crazy-Passion that 8-owners have! This has got to be one special freakin' car!
Maybe this has already been said ... but the "little" thing I've noticed (not so little really): The Crazy-Passion that 8-owners have! This has got to be one special freakin' car!
03-17-2005, 11:37 AM
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Smooth Criminal
Originally Posted by Ransak
... but the "little" thing I've noticed (not so little really): The Crazy-Passion that 8-owners have! This has got to be one special freakin' car!
03-17-2005, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by trhoads
and only those that own one get it!
03-17-2005, 02:26 PM
#390
Smooth Criminal
Originally Posted by SpacerX
Actually, my observation is that it usually only takes one test drive to catch it... ownership fuels the passion... :D
03-20-2005, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mjcampb
Jeez, this rotor thing is getting to be like "Where's Waldo". Where else will it turn up?
03-20-2005, 11:31 PM
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Little, but important: I like the well-constructed and tough factory air dam, that holds up to the unfortunate and random road debris. Same thing happened to me in my 2000 626--tire debris broke the bottom lip of my bumper.
Oh, of course, I also like the fact random people come up to me at gas stations/grocery stores/basically everywhere and comment how nice/beautiful/sweeeet the car is, and little kids riding in the back seats of the cars ahead give me the thumbs up after checking out the '8.
Oh, of course, I also like the fact random people come up to me at gas stations/grocery stores/basically everywhere and comment how nice/beautiful/sweeeet the car is, and little kids riding in the back seats of the cars ahead give me the thumbs up after checking out the '8.
03-23-2005, 08:14 PM
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My wife gets it, and I think that's one of the big "little things" for me. Today I commented how it was cool that folks at work suggest I back into a parking spot so they can see the car from the front and she thought it was "cute".
04-04-2005, 07:34 PM
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i got mine on saturday... and the one little thing that i can think of that's totally unique (so far) is the difference in pace depending on the direction i'm walking relative to the car
when i walk away, i walk so slow... but when i'm going toward it, i find myself doing all that i can to keep from jogging!
when i walk away, i walk so slow... but when i'm going toward it, i find myself doing all that i can to keep from jogging!
04-05-2005, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jaedcem
I found another - while driving home (east) in the evening sunshine, I noticed a clear, bright rotor-shaped beam of light shining happily on the passenger side dash. Made me smile.
04-06-2005, 04:46 PM
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I can shift the maunal gearstick just by flexing my fingers as opposed to moving my entire arm. Great for when your popping up through the gears on take-off from the lights! Not that I'd ever do that of course...
I was washing the beast the other day and in the next bay was a guy with a stunning red Porsche 911 Carrera 4S - one of my all time favourite cars - and he came up and told me what a stunning car I had! I was well chuffed!!
I was washing the beast the other day and in the next bay was a guy with a stunning red Porsche 911 Carrera 4S - one of my all time favourite cars - and he came up and told me what a stunning car I had! I was well chuffed!!
04-10-2005, 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by mjcampb
Jeez, this rotor thing is getting to be like "Where's Waldo". Where else will it turn up?
You never know
