Aurelius

Hey guys and gals. I just bought my 8 yesterday, and I finally have a good reason to start posting here.

2005 RX-8 (Black)
MT Touring Package
Rotary Accent Package
Rear Spoiler
$31,200 OTD

I almost went with the GT Package, but leather seats in this state can cause a person to actually becomes sterile. :D

I have owned two RX-7's in my life, and that made the decision to buy an 8 very easy to make. My first impressions of the 8 are really good. This is a well oiled machine with lot's of potential.

I don't plan to turn this into some sort of street racing machine, but my interests are in the maintenance or the overall vehicle. Since I am a moron, and I bought another black car, paint conditioning is very important to me.

LiveToRev

Nice and shiny. Welcome to the board.

Leadfoot27

Welcome to the fraternity! enjoy.

SpinninAgain!

Welcome.

As far as care and feeding for the finish on a Black, take a look at Zaino products. They are unbelievably good IME, especially on dark colors. There's a stickied thead on the Show and Shine forum with pix and details.

Enjoy the 8!

Rotario

I concur.

And most of all, welcome to the club, Aurelius! Since you're a former rotary owner, you already know how cool the engine is. Add to that the great styling and awesome handling of the '8, and I predict you'll be a very happy camper.

Best,
Bill

WheelAutoHaus

Congrate

Gambit

Looks sweet...you need some clear corners now!

and thank you for posting your new pics

Aurelius

I had a blast driving to work today! Man this thing will scoot.

A question, how much oil to you guys burn. and what brand do you use?

Nemesis8

iTrader: (3)

You meant a track car... right?

Aurelius

Yeah...that's what I meant. :D

Jdunsh

If you start looking into the oil debate prepare for a two sided war, Synthetic vs. non-syn, with too much to read. I use Redline 5W-20 fully synthetic and the engine runs great.

rx8wannahave

Congrats...I got a black one too, we are in FL...what were we thinking....LOL

Enjoy the ride!

rodrigo67

That's because those of us in the know...know that the black is the fastest... :D

rx8wannahave

Yeah true...it does the 1/4 in:

14.51

Instead of the normal:

14.52

LOL

HeelnToe

It's SO true (it's an energy-absorbing thing)... and the Touring Package is lighter than the GT, so you've got one super-fast RX-8 there!

Congrats

Rotario

But White is the purest and most sin-free.


Bill


PS: They obviously made a mistake selling that color to me....:D

snizzle

but red is the hottest on multiple levels

Aurelius

I love the color of this car. Some back cars look kinda purple, but this is a very deep and rich color. I like all of the colors, however. It was between black and grey. I am pleased.

Florida...ah the land of sun, fun, heat, terrible storms and monster freaking bugs!!! I will die here...

rodrigo67

Shhhh...It a well kept secret. Those extra ponds from all that leather and a navi really make a huge difference.... and since black warms up faster then others, we hit our optimal temp soooo much faster... :p

rodrigo67

repost, but I like it...

2004's are faster then 2005's...faster trips down to the dealer to get reflashed...and reflashed...and reflashed...(oops, not anymore)

Silvers are the fastest...on the back of tow trucks...

Yellows are the fastest...the fastest produced, sold, then discontinued because they sold so fast...

Greens are the fastest... in the dealerships when the salesmen come running to you because they have so many of them left on the lots...also the fastest discounted...

Reds are the fastest...when sitting still in the parking lot with all the cute chicks oowing and ahhhing...also when you see flashing blue lights behind you...

Titaniums are the fastest...except with OEM tires on in .0001 inch of snow...

Blue's are the fastest...from gas station to gas station...

Whites are so slow, they couldn't even get built on time and are a year behind the rest...

Blacks are really the fastest...but only at night when no one can see them... :p