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LOL! I'm definitely an SVXist for life. I guess I'll always have a passion for weird & quirky cars.
I'm definitely getting excited about the RX-8. For a nationally competitive set-up all you need to add are an alignment, konis, 2nd set of wheels and 245/35/18 V710's. The stock swaybars from the factory are already super stiff. Here's a pic of WDCR member (Clyde of Team WTF?!) with his former '05 RX-8 that only had konis and V710's at the time - notice the inside wheel lift.
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Got dicked around by a Mazda dealership in Richmond, VA for 6hrs on Saturday on my trade-in value and interest rate. Ended up walking out, and going to a Carmax down the street where I got 1K more for my trade.
While there, I checked their database and found a 2006 Galaxy Gray 6spd RX-8 with the sport package (HID's, DSC and fog lamps) as well as a rear spoiler for just 20K and my Credit Union can give me 5.39% on any new/used car 2006+. Put a deposit down yesterday (yes Carmax is open on Sunday), and she'll arrive on a car transport in 7-14 days!!!
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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How much did you end up having to pay to have it shipped in? -Bill
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1. Congrats! You can vacuum my carpets with it anytime you'd like
2. Be sure to check it good for transport damage before you even get it to test drive it. A lot of times they'll put the "sold" cars up front for shipping. They did this with the Scion a friend bought when they first appeared in Cali and he had shipped across the country since it would be another year before we got the dealers. The idiots even insisted on taking off the shipping covers to clean it before shipping. Best of luck with it! Maybe you can be the first to convert an RX8 to a 350 small block! Quote:
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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The car is in route - it was loaded on a transport yesterday. Should arrive within 2-3 days!!!
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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I autocrossed an '05 RX-8 on Saturday. Having driven both the RX and the 350Z in anger, I'm really surprised the former has an advantage on an autocross course, but the results tell the story.
I liked the RX-8, I just found it tricky to drive well. Then again, I was rusty and only got four runs in it. Since we blew the engine in our STX Eclipse in July, I haven't been out. Normally I go to every local event. The 350Z I understood right away. The RX-8 drove like a turbo. No matter the engine speed, it seemed to have to build up a head of steam before it'd light up the tires in a surprising fashion. I'm sure I could get used to it; I just didn't have the time over four runs. And the RX I drove did not have a decent alignment on it, so it suffered terribly from understeer, which was frustrating after its optimistic turn-in. It's a nice car to drive around town, though. I'm sure it's the more livable between the two.
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Interesting feedback Pockets - I would agree that the car in many ways drives like a turbo. I took one out for an extended 30 minute test drive last weekend and noted the same. The revs have to be above 5,000rpms to really feel like you're moving - however I've noticed that power builds very linearly. I don't feel the same acceleration 'rush' like in my 2.5L WRX - but I'm still moving. I also like the fact that the RX-8 is a momentum car - so it'll force me to learn how to minimize my braking and maximize the speed I carry through sweepers/transitions.
Isley has mentioned to me that a good alignment is essential to this car handling well in SCCA "stock class" trim. He doesn't divulge his alignment specs, but the duo of Mike Wood/Matt Braun mentioned that they run -1.7 camber front/ -1.9 rear along with as much caster as possible up front and a slight amount of toe out on the front wheels only. In 2007 Matt Braun won the Pro Finale and finished 2nd at Solo Nationals in B-Stock with this alignment.
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Update: My car has arrived!!!
Currently being detailed and will get a VA State inspection. I'll inspect, test drive and pick up on Friday!!!
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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Isn't a Mazda one of them for'rin cars?? At least you could have married 'within the family' like a good redneck! Good luck in the new class, may a WRX beat your best time! You can still come to our SVX meets but you have to park in the back yard!
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Earlier today I picked this up from Carmax - 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 with the performance package and rear spoiler. Only has 12,600 miles on the odometer. Took these on Skyline Drive earlier this afternoon:
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Chike,
Nice color! Think of how much nicer it would look if the hood/roof/trunk was black -Bill
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Thanks Bill. I'm really diggin' the car as well.
My wife is totally in love with this car. I ordered konis for her Sunday night.
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Congrats Chike! Love that car...
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