Too expensive. I won't be able to mod them for a while anyway. Seems the 370z is the most economical choice (besides another Rx8).

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Dude that absolutely blows! Hopefully everything works out in your favor.

As far as picking another car....you'll still get beat at autoX no matter what.

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For a BMW I might be able to hook you up. I work at a BMW dealership over in Naples...unless it was just way over your budget

I just don't want to spend anymore than $27k...As it is the Rx8 is paid for and I was REALLY happy for the last 2 years with no payment and now I have to get into a payment again. Just sucks butt! :banghead:

I was looking at 2006 E46 M3's but they want too much money for them considering the mileage and the regular 3 series are just not aggressive looking for me (I.E. boring looking).

Have you tried looking into infiniti or lexus?

A past rx8 driver and good friend of mine Diandra (itsdidihi) has a Genesis now and she loves it. She does miss the Rx8 a lot, but she does love her Genesis so hey, doesnt hurt to look into that (and they're affordable)

None of those options would provide the driving characteristics I would get in a BMW and would be more expensive then going with a 370Z so it would be a waist. I want to track the car.

I hated that car with a passion! I tried out the 2013 2.0 Turbo with 274 HP and it was pig slow but more importantly it was boring to me. No excitment factor in the way it handled nor drove nor in the looks department.

i did say she misses her 8 a lot... lol

Yeah dude but that thing was utter disappointment! :boring: I literally felt I was dragging an ankor. Even with my 400 lbs friend in the Rx8 it felt more fun to drive then the same senerio in the Genesis and the Genesis has 260 ft/lbs. What the F! I was shocked.

The v6 though is a really nice engine...love it...wish a more exciting car was wrapped around it though. :boring:

Don't know if you have time to wait, but what about the Subaru BRZ? Fully loaded at $27K...

I was thinking about it but I am not too fond of the Subaru's looks. However, the Scion looks good. With that said...Power sucks more than the Rx8. Why would I want a slower car? I know it will handle awesome but I simply won't do it.

I cannot justify that money for a slower car. Supposed official times are 0 to 60 in 5.9 sec (which is on par with a stock Rx8...Im not stock) and 1/4 mile time of 15.3 sec (much slower than the Rx8's time).

They can keep that car...too bad...I was thinking it would be better since it is lighter.

I was thinking the same thing. That is a shame.

Now if i recall correctly you don't like them but, what about an evo or sti?

It's not that I don't like them...I just wish they didn't look so Econobox turned into Godzilla'ish. Know what I mean? Plus they tend to feel like joysticks...The car does everything you tell it no matter how unrealistic but it takes away from the drivers experience of driving and being in control. Instead you rely on computers to get the job done.

The newer ones are just plain ugly. The older Evo's from the early 2000's were not bad on the eyes but still wouldn't really fit my bill. Then again...never driven one so everything I just said could be a load of BS.

So the Forgestars might need to be sold as well :(

They won't fit any of the cars I'm looking at.

if you go to the autox sunday, the guys who are interested in buying your car will be there to race as well.

Just throwing this idea out there....E36 ///M3? Parts are cheap. (I'll hook you up on parts) Fun to drive. Decent price range. Being on the east coast, Active Autowerke is there for all your tuning needs. And a turbo adds AWESOME horsepower gains!

I love Bimmers but only the most expensive ones with v8's...LMAO!!! Seriously, they can be made to be unstopable on the track but I needed more of a daily driver that I could use on the track with warrantee so I don't have to stress in the beginning. Eventually, I will go mod crazy again...Prob sooner then later.

I decided to get the 370 Z...the Rx8 is a better handling car but it does not mean I cannot get the 370 there with suspension mods. I hear it needs more negative camber and widers tires in the front. Plus an oil cooler to fix the oil overheating issues when tracked as well as a fuel starvation mod.

I normally don't give a rats butt about gas mileage but the Z gets much better mileage which will yeild a lower cost of ownership in that respect over another Rx8. Perhaps that will free up more $$$ for mods.

I look forward to seeing all of you at the track! You all or AOK in my book! :wiggle: I'll stop by time to time to call you names N stuff. :sad:

If anyone is interested in buying the Rx8...Please PM me and I will send you a link to the craigslist. I decided not to part out as carmax offered to buy the car as is but if I get a higher bidder in the next 21 days then ding fries are done.


Can someone send me the auto-X info for this weekend? I'll bring the car for everyone to see. :sad::sad:

http://www.erscc.com/

and damn :(

Glad to hear you got everything figured out, caveman! I'm in Miami for the night, how's everybody doing?

pretty good. starting preparation for the autox sunday :P

Good luck dude! Unfortunately I won't be able to make it. I'm already taking tomorrow off of work to go diving. Hopefully next time I'll be able to go.

On a side note, I ordered a 4' x 2' sheet of carbon fiber wrap (I promise not to rice it out). Planning on doing the door pillar and some interior pieces. Ill take pics to show how it comes out.

heres my youtube account for some autox vids from today... but heres also one to preview :)
https://www.youtube.com/user/shadowgundamzero

Nice dude! That course looks like a lot of fun. Hopefully I'll be able to make it out next time.

This dudes like Iron Eagle listening to his music...LMAO!!!!

EDIT: I Dub thee "IronEagle". All must address you as such from here on out!

370Z count down...T minus who gives a shit I want it now!

Seriously...supposed to be here between the 4th and the 10th.

Why the hell did i just watch all of that. :Eyecrazy:

I like the new nickname though lmao

the day i start rockin a mullet, go for it... till then no thanks! lmao

This is not a democracy IronEagle...own your name! :cwm27::cwm27:

The Chicken cheated...

Signature updated :(

Wait...if caveman no longer has his 8, who's car we going to make fun of now?

Hey caveman did you order your Z with a chrome fuel door?

I'm going to cram that fuel door up your ass...to the point you will have to smack your self in the face in order to activate said fuel door so you can take a dump.

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The creativity made laugh lmao.

On another note, I wrapped my B-pillars. Let me know what you think!

And you talk shit about my fuel door! :cwm27:

I was getting sick of it though...just to lazy to uninstall...lol!

Good work though!

what are you doing with your wheels????? I will give you a set of stock and my 19s for them!!! :)

Rx8, wheels, and stockers sold. :crying:

New Hotness delivered!!!

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I need to black out those handles!

Damn that looks good! I really love the 370z...

ANYONE who has a set of stock 18" wheels for our car, i need a set to use for autox. please sell them to me! (if im MIA area..cannot afford shipping)

:naughty: Thanks bro! Its been a while since I drove...um...let's be honest...Raced something with this much power!!! I tried really hard to behave myself last night but failed miserably.




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She's saw 100+ mph... :SHOCKED: :ylsuper: :bowdown: :crazy: :suspect: :aroused:


BTW...They told me that it was the Base Sport model but guess what...They are dumb...They gave me the Sport Touring model with the Bose Stereo and 6 disc changer and hands free bluetooth and leather/suede interior...hehehehehehehehehehehehhehehhehehe!!!! :lol2: :Eyecrazy: :evil_laug :lol2:

Good idea! The one thing that I truly hate about the Z is those cheap, gaudy door handles. Aside from that, congrats. She's lovely.

Edit: You're going to sorely miss the superior handling of your RX-8. I've driven the shit out of a 350, and it doesn't even touch my 8.

Thanks!! The 370Z is a whole different league then the 350...Much better! I was actually surprised how well it behaves on the road. What I would say is I can tell already that it requires a much bigger tire in the front with some additional negative camber. Also remember this thing pulls almost a G in the skid pad from stock (I know this is only one measurement just saying it is capable of amazing things with effort). :ylsuper:

That's fantastic. :) I have to say, I haven't driven a 370 yet, but I've wanted to, if for no other reason than to test out the changes that they made to the clutch, etc. Passed a nismo going down the interstate yesterday. Want. :hitit:

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the new ride is looking good caveman..glad you are a happy motorist again..haha..im sure you already have some ideas on mods you want to do, right?

Now I can see why you skipped out on the chrome fuel door. Look at those handles!! lmao

Edit: here's a good way to get the focus off of them.

Those rims are HOT!!!!

Ran my first auto-cross today, it was incredibly awesome. Are there any that you guys are planning on going to soon?

I'm going to have to keep my doors locked around you! LMAO!! :cwm27:

(Ahcmed the dead Terrorist voice) I KILLLLLL YOUUUUUUU!!!!!! LMAO!

- 10,000 kg Swift springs
- Caber arms
- Spacers
- Remove mufler (the CAT's keep things quiet)

(will be ordered this week)