New guy, New car - Page 2

Oct 24, 2008 | 12:09 PM

#26

enthegen

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From: Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by max'sdad

yes. they call it an ECU dump. they know everything about your driving habits.

The Rx8s have a similar feature they can check your mph and rpms for the last 10 driving cycles.

Oh and btw love the car, love the color welcome to the addiction!

Oct 24, 2008 | 12:57 PM

#27

dozer

on his 3rd rx8

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From: santa ana, ca

damn talk about putting you on check with your own toys...

Oct 24, 2008 | 01:02 PM

#28

Gyro_Bot

Zoom Zoom

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Welcome to the club friend!

There is some "serious" wealth of info on this forum.

Great topics to chew on:
> DIY Rattle searches
> Meguiars product reviews
> Natural vs Synthetic Oils comparisons
> Will it Fit - great for maximizing your road traction
> A ton of tuning tips to increase performance, without loosing enjoyment.

Welcome to the club, and your new addiction.

Cheers!

Oct 24, 2008 | 01:14 PM

#29

delhi

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From: Home of the NIMBYs

Quote:

Originally Posted by max'sdad

The Lotus was great at one thing and pretty crappy at everything else.

Well said. The Elise is 100 at vmax at a smooth race track. 0 in everything else outside of a track.

Oct 25, 2008 | 07:21 PM

#30

newguy

zoom fuckin zoom

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From: PA, USA

sweet car those wheels are hot and the new side skirts and wing look good too

Oct 25, 2008 | 07:40 PM

#31

04RX8man

Rotary Powered Countryboy

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From: Pittsburgh

congrats and welcome tothe addiction but since this is not ur first rotary i'm sure u have most of it down pat already

Oct 25, 2008 | 08:34 PM

#32

jones75254

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Quote:

Originally Posted by max'sdad

..... but then after a year I came to the conclusion that I can afford a $32k car, but I can't afford a $32k toy.

I've been a fan of the 8 since before it came out, it's so well balanced as an all around car. If you look at numbers only, there's better cars out there, but there's really nothing that compares to this car.....

VERY well said. That pretty much sums up the RX-8 in a nutshell.

Oct 26, 2008 | 11:59 PM

#33

max'sdad

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600 miles on the clock...time to start hitting it!!

Oct 27, 2008 | 01:38 AM

#34

rddragoness

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DAYUM!!!!!! It only took you 4 days to hit 600 miles! I thought I did it fast in a week!

Welcome to the cult!

Oct 27, 2008 | 01:43 AM

#35

max'sdad

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Woke up early Sat & Sun to put some miles on it...outside of this forum people would say what a sad pathetic life you live, but you guys get it.

Oct 27, 2008 | 01:51 AM

#36

rddragoness

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1. They are jealous.
2. Face it, you are addicted just like the rest of us!
3. Doesn't it feel great to belong to a serious bunch of goofballs that love the same thing you do!

Oct 27, 2008 | 01:57 AM

#37

millerlight

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From: stl

gratz on the new r3.

Treat her good.

Oct 27, 2008 | 02:07 AM

#38

max'sdad

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rddragoness

1. They are jealous.
2. Face it, you are addicted just like the rest of us!
3. Doesn't it feel great to belong to a serious bunch of goofballs that love the same thing you do!

tru-dat

Oct 27, 2008 | 02:07 AM

#39

max'sdad

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Quote:

Originally Posted by millerlight

gratz on the new r3.

Treat her good.

thanks, I will.

Oct 27, 2008 | 08:55 AM

#40

Marklar

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Congrats and welcome! You definitely bought the right car, the 8 is both one of the most fun sports cars around while also being one of the most practical.

I had owned a 7 in the past before getting an 8 too...feels good to get behind the wheel of a rotary again, doesn't it? Have fun, I doubt that you'll miss the Lotus much.

Oct 27, 2008 | 11:33 PM

#41

max'sdad

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Marklar

Don't miss the Lotus, I am a little nervous about snow tires and the winter here in Chicago. The RX-7 was the best...I had a 1983 GSL (I think) and a 1994 Twin Turbo, the '94 was the BEST car I've ever owned and I've owned a lot of sports cars. The 8 is really a fantastic car I hope I own it longer than most of my previous cars.