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Renesis07 02-10-2009 10:47 AM

First time out of storage in 4 months, took some pics!
 
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I put my car away at the end of last september when the insurance expired for the winter. It was over 50 degrees this morning in Chicago so I pulled it out, got it started for the first time since September and took a couple quick pics.

The car was far from show condition, its dirty and dusty and theres adhesive on the front bumper from the emblem Im painting lol, but whatever it was a nice morning and I wanted some pics.

Anyways enjoy.

Rotard 02-10-2009 10:59 AM

ok? lol

TopGear8 02-10-2009 11:05 AM

The CF air duct looks alright, but will look much better when you add some more CF. And what is up with the Mazda symbol? Need to get the front repainted?

Atilla 02-10-2009 11:09 AM

Congrats 07' on pullin teh wankel back out :D: (no homo)

Honestly, at first when i saw Deedubb get the cf vent on the front bumper i wasn't a real fan - but now it's really starting to grow on me - it'll look even better with a cf lip kit (say burnout lip kit)

alfy28 02-10-2009 11:17 AM

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Atilla 02-10-2009 11:18 AM

^:lol: x 10

Jedi54 02-10-2009 11:24 AM

Renesis owns an RX-8?! ;)

Rotr8 02-10-2009 11:42 AM

alfy strikes again,,,,

Why do people store away thier 8s its not some collectable Ferrari or something, its meant to be driven hard, let it sit like that and there's gonna be all kinds of issues...

tubingchamp 02-10-2009 12:04 PM

Rofl alfy!

Teedat 02-10-2009 12:20 PM

LOL Alfy, funniest one!

Looking good Renesis! Not alot of snow in Chicago I see

Renesis07 02-10-2009 12:21 PM


Originally Posted by Renesis07 (Post 2860333)
I put my car away at the end of last september when the insurance expired for the winter. It was over 50 degrees this morning in Chicago so I pulled it out, got it started for the first time since September and took a couple quick pics.

The car was far from show condition, its dirty and dusty and theres adhesive on the front bumper from the emblem Im painting lol, but whatever it was a nice morning and I wanted some pics.
Anyways enjoy.


Originally Posted by topgear8 (Post 2860358)
The CF air duct looks alright, but will look much better when you add some more CF. And what is up with the Mazda symbol? Need to get the front repainted?

lol, thanks for paying attention ;)

Renesis07 02-10-2009 12:23 PM


Originally Posted by Rotr8 (Post 2860437)
alfy strikes again,,,,

Why do people store away thier 8s its not some collectable Ferrari or something, its meant to be driven hard, let it sit like that and there's gonna be all kinds of issues...

because winter sucks :banghead:

BTW- THanks for the laugh of the day alfy! haha

and yes Jedi I own an RX8, Im just lazy and never take pics :)

Renesis07 02-10-2009 12:24 PM


Originally Posted by Rotard (Post 2860346)
ok? lol

Another useless post from a useless member :squint:

Jedi54 02-10-2009 12:27 PM

Rotard isn't banned yet?!

Renesis07 02-10-2009 12:34 PM


Originally Posted by Jedi54 (Post 2860526)
Rotard isn't banned yet?!

No, he contributes all of his kia knowledge to our forum.

But on the bright side, if he leaves who will we make fun of ? :lol:

CTrx8 02-10-2009 01:11 PM

i'll say it again....alfy for prez!

Ross_Dawg 02-10-2009 01:33 PM

Welcome back to the 8 world bro ;)

Alfy your the boss

cornholio135 02-10-2009 01:51 PM


Originally Posted by Renesis07 (Post 2860520)
Another useless post from a useless member :squint:

Hey i found Rotard/Retard 's pic

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/...254844.jpg?v=0

3DZukini 02-10-2009 02:09 PM

I store mine too... a lot of us in Iowa/midwest do. Unless you invest in snow tires, it's pretty hard to drive in the snow. I also have another vehicle I can drive in the winter and not worry about someone sliding into my 8 :) I still go out into my garage during the winter and start her up, talk to her, dust her off :D:

greg985 02-10-2009 02:49 PM

how was it to start for the first time? Was it beeing difficult or did she fire right up?

Renesis07 02-10-2009 05:45 PM


Originally Posted by greg985 (Post 2860749)
how was it to start for the first time? Was it beeing difficult or did she fire right up?

needless to say, the battery was dead even after being in my closet for 4 months :lol2: .

Started right up, no hesitation. THe 'crank' sound from the starter was a little slower than normal.

However the car was stalling out at stop signs when I took it for a spin around the block. When I got back I cleaned the MAF sensor, reset the ECU, and found an ignition wire that was slightly popped out, and I also still need to cap a vac line from when I installed the ram air duct.

Im really excited to get full coverage back on it and start driving it again :)

kersh4w 02-10-2009 09:08 PM

use some goo gone to get ride of the double sided tape from the emblem.

looks good.

Renesis07 02-11-2009 08:05 PM


Originally Posted by kersh4w (Post 2861437)
use some goo gone to get ride of the double sided tape from the emblem.

looks good.

Thanks man, yea I have the goo gone just too lazy :lol2:

reaper1 02-12-2009 05:43 AM

Hey man you know winter is not over yet ? Just cause we had 60 the other day does'nt mean is over . I'm still waiting till April to pull mine 's out . (car that is) . March is a month you never know what to expect.

Renesis07 02-12-2009 12:28 PM


Originally Posted by reaper1 (Post 2863828)
Hey man you know winter is not over yet ? Just cause we had 60 the other day does'nt mean is over . I'm still waiting till April to pull mine 's out . (car that is) . March is a month you never know what to expect.

lol, yea I know. I might start driving it again on the warmer days now and hitch a ride on the snow days. My DD that I was using actually belongs to the GF and our schedules are starting to conflict so that situation isnt exactly working out anymore :lol2:

I just wish I could figure out why it wont stay running though :uhh:

I havent reset the ECU yet so Im really hoping thats the reason.


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