Hey fellas, I posted my pics from Sunday in this thread. Figured I'd put them in a little more prominent a forum for others to enjoy as well. Post yours up there when they're ready!

RM

 

More Pics!

http://www.eastcountybiz.com/jim/RX-...%2027%20Rally/

norats

 

Wow
It looks like I missed all the fun. I just received my black RX-8 and I am ready to go. Glad to see so many others in San Diego. Please keep me informed on the next meet.
Matt & Patty Blecha
2004 Black RX-8
ROTRPWR

 

Way to go, Matt. We oughta do this again sometime. I'm thinking a drive up Palomar Mountain would be cool. We'd probably have to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the top. Let us know when you've got your car broke in.

 

Palomar sounds like fun! I should be ready within a week or two. I had a BIG nail in the left rear tire today and the tire shop told me that the tire is no good. :>( So, I am going to get four new runflat tire on her. I think Michelin has the Pilot Sport. A little pricey but what the heck. Since there is no spare I like the thought of having the runflat tires. Keep me up to date on any meets you might have. Sure love to see more RX-8's.
Take care
Matt

 

Let me know how much the runflats cost. I got the spare just cuz the guy who really ordered the car got it. By the time I took over his order, it was too late to change the order. This weekend I removed the spare for the first time and was amazed how roomy the trunk it. With runflats I could remove the spare for good and maybe see it.

 

Well I found out that they don't have the run flats in our size. I also found out that a replacement tire is almost impossible to get. I ordered a new tire from the Tire Rack and I am waiting to see if I can get one. I called John Hine Mazda and they located a replacement up North. The only problem is they want $473.00 for one tire. Ya, that’s right one tire. If I can get two from the Tire Rack I will. They are selling theirs for $213.00 and that includes shipping. I am hoping to have the tire by Friday. I don’t think I can go two weekends without driving the RX-8. I sure wish I had gotten a spare when we received our RX-8. I am going to look around for a spare wheel so I will have a backup.

 

Wow, that's horrible. Looks like it would behoove most of us to have a spare in the garage. I got the spare with the car, but it's not full size. You can't go far or fast with it, but at least it's something.

I have heard these low-profile tires won't last long, maybe 20,000 miles. anyone have any experience with that? As costly as they are, maybe we should arrange some kinda of bulk purchase. Many of us first buyers will be coming up on tire replacements more or less the same time.

 

Sound like a great idea. Count me in for the bulk purchase. I was considering plus sizing to 19 inch but I think I will stay with these wheels and tires for now and just see how things work out in the future. Maybe these tires will start to become more readily available. I think if we get enough people to make one big order we might be able to save a big chunk of money. :D

 

So when is the next SD rx8 meet? Me and a couple FD boys are gonna show you guys that we still rule. muhahahahha J/K

 

I'll be happy to set something up again. I checked out the San Diego RX-7 club's site (http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/G...55/events.html ) to see if they have any events coming up soon, but they don't... When should we go? How about the weekend after Labor Day (Sept. 6 or 7)? I'll try to get a hold of Elliot (from the last run) since he knows A TON of back roads and he'll school all of our driving abilities... Whadda y'all think?

 

Do it!

 

Count me in. I have my baby broke in and ready. Can't wait!
Matt

 

I MAY try to make it down again.

 

Have Blue RX8 for 3 weeks.
Had RX7 for ever, gave it to my son and he finaly sold it. It ran great and was one of the top cars I ever owned.
So far the RX8 is the best car I have owned. Every day a stranger walks up to my car and ask about the car. I get to show off my new toy. People are always yelling "great car !" or thumbs up. I think this is going to be one of those classic cars that always will stand out.

I would like to meet other RX8 people, let me know about the next trip.

Paul

pcorsaro@msn.com
:D

 

Dude -- Welcome to the forum and hope to see you 'round.

John

 

we are bringing out our rx8 and some rx7's and a few protege's for our mazda fun run and BBQ if any one wants to go...
http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9551
there is the post with more info..