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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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whenever i try in a lot.. it understeers.... i even almost understeered into a curb. saved it tho.

and scratch 6. 7 now :P
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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got a spot here in sj? bored as hell lets meet with a few ppl n e 1 down to slide?
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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im down to hang out. dunno about slide spots. every spot is a wipeout spot for me. pm me your number or something lol i'll text a friend
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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I was looking through my pics and I just realized I never uploaded my stay in the bay. I think 2 months late is a good time

Anyways I stopped and met up with forum member two zero two aka Travis to hear his RB midpipe. All in all great guy and also a great car (first time ever riding in a manual 8 great color too btw )
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My next stop was to member silkypiko to pick up his springs(main reason came up) and wow this guy had me green with envy after leaving his place. It was dripping sexy in the garage area. The pic says it all
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It was finally getting time to go to the meet and I gotta admit this made the whole day worth while. Chatting and meeting some of the San Diego 8's was a great experience. From left to right: me;superhyped();luv;laythor
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 12:55 AM
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rip superhypereds rx8
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 01:15 AM
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 01:26 AM
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 01:26 AM
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is there going to be a meet tomorrow?
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 01:28 AM
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there hasnt been a meet since st pattys day
not that i have an rx8 to roll in
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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Haha that looks almost like my garage, except blue rx8 red rx7 n a dirt bike
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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We may start the meets back up... probably every other week though.
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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"may" ? Whats been going on? Last I heard from luv was his car was getting repaired? That was st pattys day
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 02:37 AM
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This thread is dead. At least the topic is. Someone threadjack this and get the meets back up and running

Throw out some suggestions and preferable times

Getting a new car on Wednesday, so I'll be ready to show it off
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Old May 14, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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I am parting out my car with many parts! I am located in San Francisco and here is my part out thread: https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/silvere8s-ultimate-crazy-aftermarket-part-out-216656/

Let me know if you local guys want something cause you guys get dibs!
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Old May 14, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by superhypered
This thread is dead. At least the topic is. Someone threadjack this and get the meets back up and running

Throw out some suggestions and preferable times

Getting a new car on Wednesday, so I'll be ready to show it off
July 9-10 2011 at Thunderhill. https://www.rx8club.com/west-rx-8-forum-34/july-9-10-2011-nor-cal-track-dyno-tune-bhr-install-weekend-216661/
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Old May 14, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SiLVeRE8
I am parting out my car with many parts! I am located in San Francisco and here is my part out thread: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=216656

Let me know if you local guys want something cause you guys get dibs!
I saw your thread. Nothing I need but you do have some nice goodies in there.

I didn't want to crap on your thread and I am not being critical, but for several items I am familar with, it looks like you took the retail price and subtracted 20%.

In a booming economy you might get that amount, but in the times where cars are selling 20%+ below KBB you will be very hard pressed to get 30-40% off retail on most aftermarket mods.

I have some lightly used racing brake rotors (1 and 2 piece) I trying to sell and I wish 20% off would happen.

Anyways, Good Luck
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Old May 17, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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Hi all! new to the forum and was wodering if there is any meets going on for the south bay. Just need time, date and place.
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Old May 17, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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****, I have a seminar those days.. And I'm in process of getting July 8th to August 2nd or two weeks further out and driving to Washington


Originally Posted by Highway8
I saw your thread. Nothing I need but you do have some nice goodies in there.

I didn't want to crap on your thread and I am not being critical, but for several items I am familar with, it looks like you took the retail price and subtracted 20%.

In a booming economy you might get that amount, but in the times where cars are selling 20%+ below KBB you will be very hard pressed to get 30-40% off retail on most aftermarket mods.

I have some lightly used racing brake rotors (1 and 2 piece) I trying to sell and I wish 20% off would happen.

Anyways, Good Luck
And to add on to this.. Yeah, $19k for the whole car minus wheels and seats.. Idk, those mods would have to be brand new to get that price for that.

Imo, on the forums, you want to sell something to someone that will take good care of it, not abuse it.. You'd also give them a good deal so everyones happy. If you got your moneys worth out of the parts, then down the price it goes.. I feel parts are like a car. As soon as you drive a brand new car off the lot, it depreciates in value. As soon as you drive down the road with a new aftermarket header on your car, guess what happens? It depreciates in value!

When my stupid water pump on my Sebring went out, my dad dropped hundreds of dollars on parts and we fixed it ourselves. Less than 400 miles later, I've got a knocking rod. We let someone take it away for $300 or so. My dad would have liked to get a lot of money out of it.. But **** happens..


Heres an excellent example I have from recently. One my friends, a guy on here actually, with an RX8, used to have an Integra, so he had a bunch of cool parts for it. He wanted to give me a good deal so he went from $900 to $850. But for this stuff, I could have got it brand new for over $1000 or so.. Anyways I worked him down to $550 and everyones happy

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Sad truth: The economy is a bitch. haha


Originally Posted by ORADA76
Hi all! new to the forum and was wodering if there is any meets going on for the south bay. Just need time, date and place.
WELCOME!!!!!! We used to have meets every Thursday night in Milpitas at various places around the area, but its been kind of dead lately, just a little dead..

I have heard from a little birdy that the meets will kick back up soon, with school ending and all that, so we'll see. I've always been down for a meet though, everyone else has been so busy :/
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Old May 18, 2011 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Highway8
I saw your thread. Nothing I need but you do have some nice goodies in there.

I didn't want to crap on your thread and I am not being critical, but for several items I am familar with, it looks like you took the retail price and subtracted 20%.

In a booming economy you might get that amount, but in the times where cars are selling 20%+ below KBB you will be very hard pressed to get 30-40% off retail on most aftermarket mods.

I have some lightly used racing brake rotors (1 and 2 piece) I trying to sell and I wish 20% off would happen.

Anyways, Good Luck
I see what you are talking about, but you have to understand that I am not firm on all my prices... Reasonable offers are accepted. Also if you recheck my prices... They are not only 20% off from brand new (More like 30-40% off). By what you are saying... I should maybe sell my stuff at 50-70% off (might as well give it away for free...) I am also not in a rush to sell as I have not made up my mind yet on which car I will be getting for my next project.

It also depends on what you are selling, some parts will always hold a better resale value than others. Remember you have to look at rarity, popularity, and where it was originated. You can get the same part which is brand new from the manufacturer, but why pay more for something that will work exactly the same, look the same, and last just as long...

And you said you are trying to sell racing brake rotors... Aren't you marketing toward the racing/track crowd? And from the way I see it... There is a small number of members on this forum who actually races. So maybe thats why you are having a hardtime selling them...

Anyways good luck on your sale too and no hard feelings!

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Old May 18, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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Don't listen to him silvere8, he loves to lowball and tries to justify it with invalid arguments. lol

Originally Posted by SiLVeRE8
I see what you are talking about, but you have to understand that I am not firm on all my prices... Reasonable offers are accepted. Also if you recheck my prices... They are not only 20% off from brand new (More like 30-40% off). By what you are saying... I should maybe sell my stuff at 50-70% off (might as well give it away for free...) I am also not in a rush to sell as I have not made up my mind yet on which car I will be getting for my next project.

It also depends on what you are selling, some parts will always hold a better resale value than others. Remember you have to look at rarity, popularity, and where it was originated. You can get the same part which is brand new from the manufacturer, but why pay more for something that will work exactly the same, look the same, and last just as long...

And you said you are trying to sell racing brake rotors... Aren't you marketing toward the racing/track crowd? And from the way I see it... There is a small number of members on this forum who actually races. So maybe thats why you are having a hardtime selling them...

Anyways good luck on your sale too and no hard feelings!
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Old May 23, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Blast from the past! Guess where and when.

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Old May 23, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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in a parking lot, sometime before today?

Am i right?
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Old May 23, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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lol Laythor. Where in San Jose you at? I am in Cupertino and I plan on going to the weekly meet this Wednesday off of Lawrence and El Camino. Just wanted to meet other local 8 owners. I should be there around 6pm.

BTW: That is Treasure Island meet back in 2006. I had a 06 A3 back then.

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Old May 23, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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I'm in the willow glen area of San Jose.

I'm working late on Wednesday so i'm not sure i'll be at this weeks meet.
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Old May 23, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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What is this meet you guys are talking about this wednesday? D:
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