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Posted by: Joe Ricard Jan 16 2006, 09:07 PM

Just brought home a new RX-8 for the wife.
Metallic blue 6 speed sport package. It is sooooo sweet Reminicent of the 928 but better shifting and smoother power.

Posted by: grantsfo Jan 16 2006, 11:31 PM

Here's my wife's new toy. I should let her drive it some day soon!

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Posted by: VegasRacer Jan 16 2006, 11:42 PM

Good choice Joe. The RX-8 is a nice car. I was really surprised at how big the back seat is. You can comfortably fit 2 real sized people back there. You're right - the power is very smooth. Almost to smooth. It doesn't feel like horse power in a car. It is more like an electric turbine.

Posted by: d7n7master Jan 17 2006, 12:00 AM

Very nice car!
2nd gen's are fun cars too -

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Posted by: Joe Ricard Jan 17 2006, 05:58 AM

We will have to get pics today. it was dark and late last night. Got to get all the remodeling crap out of the garage.
I always like the 2nd gen cars. deceptively fast. the turbo cars were put straight into street prepared from the factory.
3rd gen were just plain nuts.

Posted by: charlesmac Jan 17 2006, 07:54 AM

no more mini? so is she gonna let you race it?

Posted by: Joe Ricard Jan 17 2006, 08:18 AM

QUOTE (charlesmac @ Jan 17 2006, 05:54 AM)
no more mini? so is she gonna let you race it?

Not a chance. Maybe I can start working her up to doing a school.

"If you are going to have a hot car you better learn how to drive it". Yeah that's a good angle to start with

Unlike the Cooper the RX-8 has nothing extra. If I were to spec out a car for special order I would have done it like this. Actually only 100 pounds heavier than the Mini. and lots more HP and torque.

Posted by: tat2dphreak Jan 17 2006, 08:47 AM

cool man, I love the RX8s... very sweet!

Posted by: charlesmac Jan 17 2006, 09:43 AM

Yeah, you should play that angle. 'ya know, with this much power, you've got to be able to control it and know what to do with it.'
I'm gonna have to come down for a ride sometime soon.

Posted by: Joe Ricard Jan 17 2006, 10:28 AM

You know what would be really cool? you bring the 914
How about if I loan you some parts? Seems I too am waiting on a header.

Posted by: Joe Ricard Jan 17 2006, 07:19 PM

one pic and then this thread can die This is as close as the broom will ever get to a cone

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Posted by: Racer Chris Jan 17 2006, 07:59 PM

QUOTE (Joe Ricard @ Jan 17 2006, 11:28 AM)
Seems I too am waiting on a header.

I wasn't able to ship it today, so you won't have it this weekend. Sorry.
Should be there Monday though.

Posted by: Joe Ricard Jan 17 2006, 08:49 PM

Hell with the broom I got a header on the way rocking nana.gif
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