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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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It's not a TSX thread.. But what the heck..

Figured I would start a new thread for my weekend toy and auto-x ride and not crowd up my TSX build thread. Here are some pics after a full detail and clear bra..

Ride: 2011 Mazda RX-8 R3 version purchased new this month from Open Road Mazda in NJ. Thanks to PyroDave for checking out the car for me before it was flatbed'ed down here to MD.



my Home Depot oil coiler grille guards ($7)


CF wrapped OEM grille. The one that came with the car was jacked up my the lic. plate mounting brackets..


For the ass lovers out there


OE forged 19x8 BBS



Recaros...






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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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a move to cartalk is in order.


Nice weekend warrior!
will she be seeing tracktime?
*edit.
saw the auto-x comment.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:03 PM
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which car gets the garage spot then? tsx? rx8? the suv you have next to the rx8?? decisions decisions.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:03 PM
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Moved to Car Talk.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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I love RX-8's, I've been seriously considering one but the S2K will almost certainly win.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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Bad ass, except for the grille. Never could get into that smile.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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I like the carbon fiber vinyl on the grill!
its hawt!
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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The most shocking thing about this thread

Is that mods read the 2G TSX section
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by KillerG
The most shocking thing about this thread

Is that mods read the 2G TSX section
I happen to own a TSX wagon...
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by KillerG
The most shocking thing about this thread

Is that mods read the 2G TSX section


hahah i was so surprised it got moved...was hoping it wouldn't. unless justin reported it to be moved??
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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^^ It was the crabman who requested the move

Right now, the garage is reserved for the TSX and the RX8. The RX8 is not a car you want as a DD. At least not for someone like me who's a bit older now. The RX8 however, is one heck for a driver's car. It's light, nimble, 9-10K redline that sounds like a combo of a liter bike and a jet turbine. Those Recaros are tight but they keep my fat ass glued while taking high G corners. Yesterday, I was being chased by a new WRX with mods through a series of twists and turns and I was able to leave the WRX way behind
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
I happen to own a TSX wagon...

Worlds most lenient mod in that case... carry on
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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Worlds most lenient mod in that case... carry on
I've been called a lot of things. Lenient isn't one of them
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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Nice ride.

I've been seriously crushing on the new BRZ/FRS, but its hard to justify it with a family to lug around. This might be a contender for a fun car for me. Used ones are fairly cheap now.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
I've been called a lot of things. Lenient isn't one of them
hahaha he's referring to how laid back the CU2 section is, and its great like that(this isn't a cue to change it). we mess around ALOT and get away with alot more than most would on a regular section/forum. like consistently talking about ed's mom, PS: Ken have you had a go at her yet? its a rite of passage really.

and BenBen no problem on checkin out the mazda for ya before you got it, thats the great part about forums, extend your reach ALOT
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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Sweet ride, bro. Long live the RX-8!
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by benben01
^^ It was the crabman who requested the move

Right now, the garage is reserved for the TSX and the RX8. The RX8 is not a car you want as a DD. At least not for someone like me who's a bit older now. The RX8 however, is one heck for a driver's car. It's light, nimble, 9-10K redline that sounds like a combo of a liter bike and a jet turbine. Those Recaros are tight but they keep my fat ass glued while taking high G corners. Yesterday, I was being chased by a new WRX with mods through a series of twists and turns and I was able to leave the WRX way behind
I almost bought one as my DD but now I'm glad I didn't only because my petrol bills would be outrageous to the point of just garaging it until the Mayan Apocalypse.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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Man, I love RX8s.

That car handles like it's on rails...stock. It was a toss up between that and an MX5 for me.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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I have always liked Mazdas after owning a Mazda 3 sedan 2.3 5spd, CX-9 Grand Touring, and Mazdaspeed 3. It was a toss up between a S2K and the RX8. The rebate on this RX8 car plus the discount made it a no brainer. For the price of a low milage 08/09 S2K, I have a brand new limited edition R3 version which is comparable to the S2K CR.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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If you don't mind me asking, how much did you end up paying for the R3 in the end?
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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Love the R3s. Seats are amazing and the 19" Rays arent too shabby either.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by TSXy Luster
If you don't mind me asking, how much did you end up paying for the R3 in the end?
With taxes tags freight it was a tad but over $29k
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by benben01
^^ It was the crabman who requested the move

Right now, the garage is reserved for the TSX and the RX8. The RX8 is not a car you want as a DD. At least not for someone like me who's a bit older now. The RX8 however, is one heck for a driver's car. It's light, nimble, 9-10K redline that sounds like a combo of a liter bike and a jet turbine. Those Recaros are tight but they keep my fat ass glued while taking high G corners. Yesterday, I was being chased by a new WRX with mods through a series of twists and turns and I was able to leave the WRX way behind
Congrats man!

Have fun with the car! That car handles extremely well!
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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Looks great sir!
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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With taxes tags freight it was a tad but over $29k
wow that's a nice deal indeed.......argh now you make me wish I had gotten it and just cry everytime I visit petrol stations
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 01:37 AM
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you coulda saved on freight, and just paid me to drive it down to MD, and amtrak back home =P
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 06:22 AM
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^^ No chance sucka! lol Just installed a TurboXs high flow cat and CBE last night.. It's friggin LOUD!!!!
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 06:54 AM
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dem Recaros.

love the R3 inside and out.
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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Those wheels and seats

Congrats!
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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Those wheels and seats

Congrats!
In the UK and Austrailia, those are the seats you get in the MX5...along with all the cooler colors.
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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^^ There is a limited edition MX5 CR edition that has a black roof, red paint, and gunmetal wheels. Saw it parked out on the main road turn table display earlier today by the dealership
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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Great looking car - always wanted a red RX-8
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 02:27 AM
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looks great
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by benben01
With taxes tags freight it was a tad but over $29k
Nice deal! I've never driven an Rx 8. Looks great though.
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