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Old 10-08-2008, 12:09 AM
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Maybe the guy that stole it registered here.
Old 10-08-2008, 11:43 AM
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Congrats to your friend. Now remind her it is better to play pocket pool than worry about where your car is.
Old 10-08-2008, 12:32 PM
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Pretty lucky they found hit. Hopefully it's unmolested.
Old 10-08-2008, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by YaXMaNGTO
Maybe the guy that stole it registered here.
lmao

"Hi Im new here, I just got a 04 VR AT for uhh free. I was wonderin what mods I should do"
Old 10-08-2008, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by greg985
lmao

"Hi Im new here, I just got a 04 VR AT for uhh free. I was wonderin what mods I should do"
...and his corresponding "How did you find your first 8" post:

Originally Posted by RX8Thief
Well, I was passing through the mall parking lot, pulling out the keys to my Cobalt, and out of the corner of my eye, I saw it. A streak of red awesomeness. I walked over and looked around it, and saw the keys on the floor, calling to me. I checked around to make sure the owner wasn't watching, then dropped my Abercombie and Fitch bags into the passenger seat and pulled out.

Funny thing is, it is so awesome, even a passing police officer came to ask me about it later on that day. He put metal bracelets on me for some reason. It's kinda kinky, but whatever. I've got an RX-8 fanboi on my arm!
...

Sorry. That was probably over the top.
Old 10-08-2008, 01:27 PM
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update?
Old 10-09-2008, 09:38 AM
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Is it me or is this forum getting better and better everyday. Depressing I cant actually buy **** on the For Sale Tread...but at least I can laugh the pain away.

I do stand up comedy in Tyson's Corner...not bring my 8 there now. Thanks.
Old 10-09-2008, 09:47 AM
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im puzzled....why would anyone steal an automatic rx8 with 16in rims?
Old 10-09-2008, 10:00 AM
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i was wondering that, too.

it's not like the parts are particularly valuable since it doesn't have the good engine in it and the tranny is ****.
Old 10-09-2008, 10:04 AM
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nevermind....I wrote this before I read that the vehicle was recovered.

Good thing she got it back! Lucky.
Old 10-09-2008, 10:38 AM
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I'm glad your friend got her car back! What a stupid criminal. He should have at least taken the plates off if he was going to be as stupid as to leave it in his driveway.
Old 10-09-2008, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Money Pit
i was wondering that, too.

it's not like the parts are particularly valuable since it doesn't have the good engine in it and the tranny is ****.
Um.. It should be the same engine. Just doesn't produce as much top power than the MT because it's limited.
Old 10-09-2008, 11:05 AM
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P7, you're forgetting that there is a low power, 4port version that was commonly fitted to AT transmissions. since she has 16 inch wheels, I'm going to lean towards her having a 4 port motor instead of the 6 port.
Old 10-09-2008, 11:12 AM
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and oddly enough, the 4 port engine has more torque.
Old 10-09-2008, 12:41 PM
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yeah, i was referring to the 4 port version.
Old 10-09-2008, 01:58 PM
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Bwahaha, this idiot actually parked his newly stolen car in his own driveway, out in the open?

Maybe he's a religious guy and he had just been praying for a new car, and then found the car with keys in front of it in the parking lot...thank you Jesus! But officers, it was a gift from god!

Glad it was found. I hope there's no damage.
Old 10-09-2008, 02:01 PM
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wow, they found it?! that's awesome!!!
give us more details as you get them
Old 10-09-2008, 02:32 PM
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What kind of loser parks a stolen car in their own driveway???? Atleast you would think he would be smart enuff to park the car on the street....lol
Old 10-09-2008, 09:24 PM
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Here's all the info the officers could let on until the court date. They were a bunch of teens, between the ages of 16 and 18. The only damage is the rear bumper, where they tore off the license plate from the bracket. I guess they didn't have a decent screwdriver to just unscrew the plates from the holder. Other than that, the car just reeked of cigarette smoke.

Apparently, someone tipped the cops when these no-good punksters drove the car to school to show off. Something didn't feel right... Maybe the 8 had a "You Go Girl" decal, while pulling up to the lot with 4 guys jumping out. Anywho, I won't know anymore until after the trial. Stupid criminals..
Old 10-09-2008, 10:09 PM
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wow too many funny comments to reply to all, but im glad she got it back. was hopin a drug dealer stole it and left a brief case of money in the trunk :P
Old 10-09-2008, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by VmanX
Here's all the info the officers could let on until the court date. They were a bunch of teens, between the ages of 16 and 18. The only damage is the rear bumper, where they tore off the license plate from the bracket. I guess they didn't have a decent screwdriver to just unscrew the plates from the holder. Other than that, the car just reeked of cigarette smoke.

Apparently, someone tipped the cops when these no-good punksters drove the car to school to show off. Something didn't feel right... Maybe the 8 had a "You Go Girl" decal, while pulling up to the lot with 4 guys jumping out. Anywho, I won't know anymore until after the trial. Stupid criminals..
Old 10-10-2008, 01:36 AM
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good thing they found it! damn kids haha
Old 10-10-2008, 02:06 AM
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HAHA wow those are some dumbass kids right there.

Congrats on getting the car back
Old 10-10-2008, 07:41 AM
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Sounds like a scenario for the show "Bait Car"...
Old 10-10-2008, 08:06 AM
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rofl !

bunch of dumb asses.

good thing car is found unharm (well, minor damage that is)

lets hope that these punks goes to jail, ahh, while in there, hope they drop a fuxking soap.


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