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Old 03-26-2011, 09:12 PM
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OH New To The Rotary Game

I'm the proud new owner of a 2004 Mazda RX8 GT. Velocity Red Mica with Black Leather. I had a 98 Chrysler Concorde, an 01 Stratus Coupe R/T, and a 99 Durango before this. Needless to say, it's the nicest car I've ever had. I love the car so far, even if I've only had it for a month. It handles like a dream. I'll save you the babbling. But I'm 18, a Senior in high school. I consider myself to be extremely mechanically competent for my age.

I've been lurking here for a week or so. Found a lot of great information. Even did the AUX Hack. Excellent work by the way. Just ordered the LED's from SBLED's for the puddle lights.

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Anyone else here in the Cincinnati Area?
Mods so far are pretty self explanitory I think :D
Tinted Tails
Tinted Corners
3000k HID's
AUX Hack.
I look forward to being a helpful member of this community
Old 03-26-2011, 09:17 PM
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Absolutely fabulous!

Great to know that you've officially moved up to a REAL sports car.
Old 03-26-2011, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Texas RX8 R3
Absolutely fabulous!

Great to know that you've officially moved up to a REAL sports car.
Well thanks!
I like your color
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Well thanks!
I like your color
Why, thank you very much. I can certainly understand your reasoning.

Enjoy your newly acquired 8!
Old 03-26-2011, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Texas RX8 R3
Why, thank you very much. I can certainly understand your reasoning.

Enjoy your newly acquired 8!
I'm certainly sure I will
Old 03-26-2011, 09:53 PM
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excellent purchase!

Now comes the reading parts

FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/rx-8-faq-please-read-before-posting-959/
New and Potential Owner’s, Start Here https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
Congratulations, you got an 8 https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/congratulations-you-got-8-a-202548/
New Owner FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...&highlight=FAQ

Also, make sure you read the “stickies” in each sub-forum
Old 03-26-2011, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by RX8Soldier
excellent purchase!

Now comes the reading parts

FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=959
New and Potential Owner’s, Start Here https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=202454
Congratulations, you got an 8 https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=202548
New Owner FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...&highlight=FAQ

Also, make sure you read the “stickies” in each sub-forum
I've been reading for a few weeks now
Obviously, I'm aware that I don't know everything, but I've got a pretty good idea of the do's and don'ts of this car. I appreciate the links though!
Old 03-26-2011, 10:59 PM
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very nice bro..i like the tail lights..very clean looking
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Originally Posted by FubarDraco
very nice bro..i like the tail lights..very clean looking
Thanks man! I work at a dealership, and I had our paint guy mix up some tinted clear, just to get that charcoal look. I didn't want them blacked out. The corners on the otherhand, those are BLACK.
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I simply love VR Rx-8's. Nice looking car man!
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Welcome to the addiction!
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Originally Posted by 1.3_LittersOfFurry
I simply love VR Rx-8's. Nice looking car man!
Guess with being a newb and all, you'll have to explain this term "VR Rx-8's" :D
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Guess with being a newb and all, you'll have to explain this term "VR Rx-8's" :D
VR is short for the Mazda color Velocity Red.
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I knew that..Lol.
I just navigated away from this page and though, oh.
Duh. Lol.
No coffee yet this morning :D
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Congrats on the new 8 it looks good. Heres the link to NKY/Cincy club loungehttps://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=130356 .
Its a active lounge feel free to ask any questions u need or when meets are coming up.
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Originally Posted by Domenico
Congrats on the new 8 it looks good. Heres the link to NKY/Cincy club loungehttps://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=130356 .
Its a active lounge feel free to ask any questions u need or when meets are coming up.
Just posted over there. I looked for one when I first came here, but couldn't find it. Oh well. Thanks!
Just did the FogLight ACC mod today. Love it.
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Any future modifications?

Class of 2011!
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Originally Posted by monchie
Any future modifications?

Class of 2011!
As far as anything big? No. Just a few things here and there. Got it tinted this past week. Doing the puddle light Mod. I've got the LED's, I'm just looking for the motivation and weather to do it. I took the headlights out today, and put some SMD LED's in for the parking lights. Eventually it'll get some lowering springs, and a rear sway bar.

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I'll get some night pics of the LED Parking lights tonight.
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Got the drivers puddle light done before dark...lol
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Looking back, I'd say this has come a long way in 4 weeks.
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^ what if one day you are not the new guy anymore
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^ what if one day you are not the new guy anymore
Lol, it's okay. I've used this name on another forum, and I've got over 2k posts. It just works...somehow.
Ha.
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That's how you get known faster anyway, by your comments and such.
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Welcome! I have a feeling you'll be doing mods....
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nice work so far. I need to buy some puddle lights soon
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Originally Posted by monchie
That's how you get known faster anyway, by your comments and such.
Exactly my thoughts.

Originally Posted by 8upbad
Welcome! I have a feeling you'll be doing mods....
As finances allow, you betcha!

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nice work so far. I need to buy some puddle lights soon
Thanks! As others have said, locating the type of wire to use, and getting the door panel BACK on was the worst part for me. Good luck with it!


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