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wassup_nuthin 11-08-2008 12:55 PM

Sad day in the midwest
 
Well Ive had to put away my rx8 for the winter. She's all waxed and polished in the garage covered up, wont get to taste highways, interstates, roads, streets, nothing untill next year. Just the occasional start up and idle every now and then. The ole explorer gets to take glory durring the winter lol. Any one else having some sad days coming having to put away your 8 for awhile? I dont know how im gonna make it!

Renesis07 11-08-2008 01:00 PM

I ran into some financial problems so I actually 'garaged' my 8 for the winter early on October 1st for save money on fuel and insurance.

Ive cheated a couple times though taking it for a quick spin around the block, but I know what you mean. Ive been driving a grand prix with 132K and bad struts :lol:

Ross_Dawg 11-08-2008 01:38 PM

ouch that sucks man, another reason to move to the west coast :)

wassup_nuthin 11-08-2008 02:34 PM

lol yea my explorer has 232k miles on it, but it still looks good and runs great! I was in No ho cali a couple months ago and daytona beach just 3 weeks ago, i know what you mean i would love to move where it never gets snow!!

Renesis07 11-08-2008 02:39 PM

Thats what I did last winter!!! Then my stupid ass moved back.

greg985 11-08-2008 03:04 PM

my 8 will rearly ever see temps lower than 30 :D

wassup_nuthin 11-08-2008 03:11 PM

Yea im working on gettin my garage heated, so hopefully she wont get too cold!

kersh4w 11-08-2008 05:12 PM

my snow tires go on in a month.

:(

i really have to watch my driving. as good as they are, they arent ultra high performance tires.

risky business 11-08-2008 05:23 PM

that sucks.... i would go insane if i had to wait that long.... Florida= rx8 all year long :)

04RX8man 11-08-2008 05:32 PM

Yeah I know what u mean had to garage the 8 last year but now in FL so she's out to play all year!!!

Renesis07 11-09-2008 10:12 AM

Eh, I dont mind garaging it for the winter; helps keep the miles off of it since I drive it so damn much. :)

JDM 11-09-2008 03:46 PM

i wish i had the option to garage my 8!!! the temps are dropping, i hope the snow stays away. :(

Bumble_Bee 11-09-2008 04:33 PM


Originally Posted by risky business (Post 2717994)
that sucks.... i would go insane if i had to wait that long.... Florida= rx8 all year long :)


Second that...! Woot Woot!!

I am looking into a beater though... Just to put The Bee to rest for maybee weekend and/or nightly outings...!!

altspace 11-09-2008 04:53 PM

My car is always garaged (home office). Though for winter I still like to take her out once in awhile with the snow tires on. I just can't help the desire to drive her once and awhile. Otherwise I utilize my Jeep.

volk 11-09-2008 08:41 PM

30 degrees and snow in Iowa last week. Had mine detailed and is in the garage covered. I did sneak it out today for an Interstate drive. I can now look forward to 4 months of looking at it on my way to taking the dog out the back yard. woohoo!

inthetwisties 11-09-2008 09:12 PM


Originally Posted by JDM (Post 2718811)
i wish i had the option to garage my 8!!! the temps are dropping, i hope the snow stays away. :(

same here....its getting mid 20's everynight....and my 8 is out on the street :banghead:
i dunno what im gonna do when the first big snow storm hits....

HockeyRX-8 11-09-2008 09:20 PM


Originally Posted by JDM (Post 2718811)
i wish i had the option to garage my 8!!! the temps are dropping, i hope the snow stays away. :(

Same here, except I do have a garage....I just can't get in it lol.

JDM 11-09-2008 11:10 PM


Originally Posted by HockeyRX-8 (Post 2719156)
Same here, except I do have a garage....I just can't get in it lol.

lol i have a garage but i cant get it in there either, the garage was not meant for a car i dont think, its tiny. like a chill room. so outside its 28˚ out right now, tomorrow is gonna be a long warm up. ha

05rex8 11-10-2008 12:12 AM

Mine is garaged as well. I just bought a 91 plymouth acclaim for 500 bucks! lol...it's ugly, but the heat works!

altspace 11-10-2008 05:38 AM

Oh yea, forgot to add why waist a chance for perfectly good fun in the snow with an 8? After which she gets a complete cleaning back in the garage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEEpqd6y02U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbhKTLfi__w


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