New owner as well....Howzit from Hawaii
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New owner as well....Howzit from Hawaii
Since the new RX-8 owners are introducing themselves, I might as well join the fun....
Just got a new 09 RX-9 GT on an impulse buy. And because I got the boss' (wife) blessing. Now she's learning to drive a stick...
Some random thoughts:
1. Damn, I missed Kane while he was in Hawaii. I wanted to see his turbo RX-8
project. Kane-- be safe on your deployment.
2. Calling all Hawaii RX-8 members. Do you guys have an RX-8 club locally and
does anyone race in SCCA autox? BTW, sorry about your accident
Naughtyone.
3. I'm jealous of all you 2004-08 owners because you guys have the rotary
emblem in the front and back. How can I put some style on my 09?
4. Love the LED taillights...
5. Jealous also of all you members with long stretches of highway and
canyon roads with no cops in sight.
6. Engine and drivetrain finally feels broken in after 800 miles. Already used
1 1/4 quart of oil. Does this sound normal?
7. Averaging 15-16 mpg but who cares cause I'm having a blast driving the 8.
Finally, just wanted to thank this forum and all the members for their knowledge base and comaraderie. Aloha and much mahalos.
Just got a new 09 RX-9 GT on an impulse buy. And because I got the boss' (wife) blessing. Now she's learning to drive a stick...
Some random thoughts:
1. Damn, I missed Kane while he was in Hawaii. I wanted to see his turbo RX-8
project. Kane-- be safe on your deployment.
2. Calling all Hawaii RX-8 members. Do you guys have an RX-8 club locally and
does anyone race in SCCA autox? BTW, sorry about your accident
Naughtyone.
3. I'm jealous of all you 2004-08 owners because you guys have the rotary
emblem in the front and back. How can I put some style on my 09?
4. Love the LED taillights...
5. Jealous also of all you members with long stretches of highway and
canyon roads with no cops in sight.
6. Engine and drivetrain finally feels broken in after 800 miles. Already used
1 1/4 quart of oil. Does this sound normal?
7. Averaging 15-16 mpg but who cares cause I'm having a blast driving the 8.
Finally, just wanted to thank this forum and all the members for their knowledge base and comaraderie. Aloha and much mahalos.
Last edited by goose guy; Dec 4, 2009 at 09:27 PM.
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Hey Goose and everyone else. I am a new owner as well: '05 touring edition...pretty basic. I am also new to HI. I am stationed here (NAVY). I also want to thank everyone for the information provided. If anyone has a local club yet or wants to get together, let me know.
Kaimuki area?
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damn we are getting more and more 8's in hawaii.
nice, i cant wait to get back from deployment.
Theres a few of us that autocross btw. aloha stadium just about every sunday.
welcome to the forum. now go get on forumshawaii already. lol
nice, i cant wait to get back from deployment.
Theres a few of us that autocross btw. aloha stadium just about every sunday.
welcome to the forum. now go get on forumshawaii already. lol
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Hey Goose and everyone else. I am a new owner as well: '05 touring edition...pretty basic. I am also new to HI. I am stationed here (NAVY). I also want to thank everyone for the information provided. If anyone has a local club yet or wants to get together, let me know.
im currently on deployment in japan though.
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welcome to the club!
Hey Goose and everyone else. I am a new owner as well: '05 touring edition...pretty basic. I am also new to HI. I am stationed here (NAVY). I also want to thank everyone for the information provided. If anyone has a local club yet or wants to get together, let me know.
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Hey Goose and everyone else. I am a new owner as well: '05 touring edition...pretty basic. I am also new to HI. I am stationed here (NAVY). I also want to thank everyone for the information provided. If anyone has a local club yet or wants to get together, let me know.
http://forumshawaii.net/vbb/forumdisplay.php?f=485
We are planning a meet/cruise next Saturday 1/30. Come out if u can and meet all the guys. Also, a bunch of us will be doing the next autocross on 2/21. U can come race or just watch.
U guys and your warmth... damn you!
LOL - I do enjoy driving long back roads though.... plus we have streets with lights and 60 MPH speed limits.....so I like to be first in line.
Keep it sleazy Hawaii!
LOL - I do enjoy driving long back roads though.... plus we have streets with lights and 60 MPH speed limits.....so I like to be first in line.
Keep it sleazy Hawaii!
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It actually handled pretty well on the stock Bridgestone Potenza tires. No sliding at all. I actually had my best run in the rain (maybe because I didn't have the instructor riding with me= less weight and I was more comfortable driving it faster on my 4th run). The fast cars with slicks were hydroplaning all over the place! lol.
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It actually handled pretty well on the stock Bridgestone Potenza tires. No sliding at all. I actually had my best run in the rain (maybe because I didn't have the instructor riding with me= less weight and I was more comfortable driving it faster on my 4th run). The fast cars with slicks were hydroplaning all over the place! lol.
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