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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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new rx-8 owner and new to club

after suffering for 20 years having sold my 1981 RX-7 (to buy a house). I am back in the rotary club. I just bought a 2007 grand touring (absolutely loaded) in phantom blue mica with just 7400 miles on it (one owner trade). It is my sunny day summer car and it is killing me. I want to drive it and it keeps freakin raining here in Buffalo. Will post pics soon. I have driven it a few times in the last week and I absolutely love it. Don't know why I waited so long. It is good to be back!!!
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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In bad weather, it's better to be driving in the 8 than couped up in any other car....that's my mentality.

Gratz and welcome, but you have to post pics. Standing rule that you you have to post pics or it didn't happen



We just love seeing some pics of 8s though....and it's a fantastic color.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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Welcome! I agree with RIWWP. Best car in bad weather, it's just comfortable.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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Welcome to the club!
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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Welcome, welcome, welcome
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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Whoah whoah whoah...

Wait.

There's actually sun in Buffalo.... at any point?!

Welcome back to the rotary world! The oldschool FB's are what got me interested in the RX7's long ago.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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i be going to buffolo soon to pick up part on monday lolif i ce u around i beep at u lol
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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NY thanks

thanks for the very warm welcome!! just haven't had time to take pics yet. And contrary to popular belief it only snows 8 months of the year around here!!
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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welcome. 20 years is a long wait, drive that baby! i love driving in the rain. phantom blue is a gorgeous color. congrats!
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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drive it the rain. turn off the traction control. it can be much fun.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
turn off the traction control. it can be much fun.
I'd like to caution against it... at least, above 1st gear. I tap it off all the time for sliding around in 1st gear, but this guy wishes he had left it on... a great example of how it would have only be a heartbeat scare moment instead of a totaled 8 with $55k (CAN) in it and broken vertebra.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/amazing-view-rx8-crash-199361/


It's a safety cushion for those single moments that are a surprise and you don't see coming...
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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promised pics

here are the pics of my new 2007 grand touring that I was required....er promised to provide. Note that the sun is actually shining in Buffalo for a change!!
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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always liked that color, you dont really see that as often
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 05:03 AM
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That color is HOT!
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by jimbo010
here are the pics of my new 2007 grand touring that I was required....er promised to provide. Note that the sun is actually shining in Buffalo for a change!!
Nice looking!


Though nothing about those pics prove they were taken in Buffalo, sooo we still don't believe that the sun shines there
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 07:15 AM
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Congrats on the 8 and kudos to you on a nice intro.
Finally there's something good in Buffalo! LOL
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Congrats and you got a great color.
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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welcome to the club! and welcome back to the club as an RX-8 owner, i never grew out of my RX-7's..i sold a couple and bought my 8, but i still have a couple 7's...i just can't see myself without one. prices are right for a nice first gen RX-7 these days and it would looke nice parked next to that beautiful phantom blue 8! any interior pics?
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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interior pics

I took some interior pics at the same time as I took these, but the sun was so bright (IN BUFFALO) that they came out very dark. I will take more and post them soon. I had a 1981 RX-7 in black with red pinstriping. I put Recaro seats in it and V rated tires with Riken rims and it looked great. I kick myself to this day for selling that car. I actually dream that it is still in my garage under a cover.
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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Hey welcome to the club! I actually moved to Houston from Buffalo just two years ago. I can't stand that weather! But it's freaking HOT down here. Anyway I can drive my 8 (that I have only had a week) all year round
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Welcome to the club! 8 looks pristine, great choice.
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Welcome!
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