When I picked up this car ('07 MT Touring in Stormy Blue) night before last, I was scared shitless of driving it. It's my first manual. Jerky, bucking shifts.... so much to think about... I got enraged every time I caught a red light b/c I knew I'd probably stall at the green. Drove it a couple hours yesterday. Then I left for work at 5am this morning to be sure roads would be empty. 20 miles later, I'm pulling into the office parking lot and simply cannot bring myself to get out of this car. HOLY CRAP I CAN ACTUALLY DRIVE THIS ****. You guys were right. It's the most fun I've ever had in a car. This is infreakincredible.

I've still got a ton of learning to do, but now I have complete confidence that I made the right decision to get the 8. Thanks for convincing me to get the MT, guys.

Now just 5 hours until lunchtime... or should I say LAUNCHtime?

-- One new hella-happy 8 owner.

 

Glad to hear you enjoying it...i was the same way when I got my MT, my test drive was the first time I drove an MT.

 

Ha, I stalled my RX8 at the stop sign right outside of the dealership. It was my first manual car. Yes, going to and from work are the most fun parts of my day.

 

They're still the most fun parts of my day, usually.

 

Glad you took our advice Can't beat the MT!

I need to try that also. Theres a track about 30 minutes from my house and they do autocross. It's on the way to my school so I see cars running it all the time, looks like a pretty cool course (although I admit I probably wouldn't know the difference)

 

now you just need to learn how to rev match on the down shift. Heal and Toe FTW

 

my 8 was my 4th MT.. 2nd favorite std tranny I have ever driven still... first of course being 2 wheels (for you n00bs, a motorcycle).

 

congrats glad u went with the MT you will appreciate it more and more every single day!!! Enjoy

 

Just come to Jersey for rush hour traffic and you'll really love you manual, I do !

 

I learned to drive stick on my 8 as well. Congratz!

 

glad you are having fun.

 

Told ya it was easy! Glad to hear you're enjoying it, +1 that your next stop should be entering an autocross.

 

yeah i will agree a stick in heavy traffic sucks but you get used to it and don't even think about it anymore

 

Welcome to the addiction...

 

Nice! I remember when I picked it up and loved it. And I still love it :D

 

you will love it till the day u die hahah

 

Yup. Thats exactly the feeling. Be safe out there.

 

practice makes perfect. i learned on the 8 too, the first day was pretty annoying. i live up a hill... haha...

 

Sounds just like my first day...God how I dreaded the red light. Now I love it cause I love shifting it. I'm starting to tear up a little.

 

Congrats! Glad you went with the MT!

Oh and btw, If you find yourself walking around with a SMILE you can't quite wipe off, Its ok....It's normal!!!

 

i picked mine up on a rainy day...not only that i was new to the whole MT...i almost spun the car out twice the first day i got it!....redlights and hills are your enemy untill u conquer it....now i love it

 

Now your enjoying life! Don't forget to read the manual. Some people here did not and did not find out till it was to late. The Rotary engine is oil injected and will need a quart every so often.

 

Yeah, I know. Now if I can just finish reading the 8 million threads on which oil to use, I'll be in good shape. Yes, I did search. No, I have not found a definitive answer yet...

 

whatever.. just a few days ago you were telling me you were looking forward to selling it for an evoX

 

check my sig. it will give some guidance.

service manual for japanese rx8, without ford's bull crap.