finally got it

badrat · 07-11-2007, 04:36 PM

I have just bought a RX8, what a tremendous car,im really impressed
i cant stop admiring it.Driving it or cleaning it.
Yes ur right about it being thirsty but what a great drive.
Any info with regards to doos & donts, oil probs,servicing,car shows etc would be greatly appreciated .
cheers badrat

RX8Dude · 07-11-2007, 04:50 PM

Awesome! congrats

What color did you get? Post up some pics!

Only thing off the top of my head is keep an eye on the oil lever, it can drop quickly. Every couple tanks of gas, at least until you see how it's working. Some cars burn lots, some almost nothing.

As for car shows, there's a thread in here somewher of some, ahem "done up" cars that my give you some inspiration.

Faith · 07-11-2007, 06:32 PM

Excellent choice! Yes pics would be good. And I'm interested in the colour too. I was originally going to go for the Stormy Blue Mica, but changed my mind and went for the Sunlight Silver Metallic.

As RX8Dude said, keep an eye on the oil. I've done about 9,000 miles in mine so far and have gone through a fair few liters.

badrat · 07-11-2007, 06:34 PM

nice one mate, cheers for that.the cars metallic red with red / black interior,the engine sounds great the tyres look expensive to replace ? but not to worry just yet .no more rain , Keep driving.

locorx8 · 07-11-2007, 06:55 PM

Sweet! wait till you get comfortable in it.. you'll love it.

Tires aren't too bad, 150USD each on average. Though if you drive like a mental case they don't last too long

Nice color combo too

Mindcore · 07-11-2007, 08:23 PM

Great news! ahead of schedule if I recall no?

Enjoy it man

Johnny Drama · 07-13-2007, 10:45 AM

Congrats badrat.. I'm jealous

onebadapple · 07-14-2007, 01:56 PM

Congrats! I just got mine as well

I'm loving it.

Though read my post about spinning out! hate to see you smack up your new baby

RX8Dude · 07-16-2007, 10:28 AM

Ya, definatly want to keep these puppies facing the right way

sonofaRX8 · 08-05-2007, 12:32 PM

Congrats on the new car!

seanp · 08-05-2007, 07:02 PM

Belated congrats on your car. Hope you're enjoying it to it's fullest

badrat · 08-06-2007, 06:22 PM

thanks everyone for your kind remarks.sorry about the late reply (holidays)

Alain · 09-21-2007, 07:23 PM

I almost got red, it still catches my eye every time

07-11-2007, 04:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
badrat Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	finally got it I have just bought a RX8, what a tremendous car,im really impressed i cant stop admiring it.Driving it or cleaning it. Yes ur right about it being thirsty but what a great drive. Any info with regards to doos & donts, oil probs,servicing,car shows etc would be greatly appreciated . cheers badrat

07-11-2007, 06:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Faith Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 18	Excellent choice! Yes pics would be good. And I'm interested in the colour too. I was originally going to go for the Stormy Blue Mica, but changed my mind and went for the Sunlight Silver Metallic. As RX8Dude said, keep an eye on the oil. I've done about 9,000 miles in mine so far and have gone through a fair few liters. __________________ My Home

07-11-2007, 08:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	Great news! ahead of schedule if I recall no? Enjoy it man __________________ core Mazda Forums .

07-13-2007, 10:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Johnny Drama Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555	Congrats badrat.. I'm jealous __________________ MazdaSpeed6

08-05-2007, 07:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
seanp Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 57	Belated congrats on your car. Hope you're enjoying it to it's fullest __________________ RX-8 High Power, Titanium Grey, Black Leather = BIG smiles Bare-naked as the day she was born. RE050A Boots, Mintex Extreme front pads, average 18.4 MPG 3x Prodrive, 1xThruxton, 2xBrands Hatch (Vids: Pt.1, 2, 3, Photos) http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk, http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com

07-11-2007, 04:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
RX8Dude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 214	Awesome! congrats What color did you get? Post up some pics! Only thing off the top of my head is keep an eye on the oil lever, it can drop quickly. Every couple tanks of gas, at least until you see how it's working. Some cars burn lots, some almost nothing. As for car shows, there's a thread in here somewher of some, ahem "done up" cars that my give you some inspiration.

07-11-2007, 06:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
badrat Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	nice one mate, cheers for that.the cars metallic red with red / black interior,the engine sounds great the tyres look expensive to replace ? but not to worry just yet .no more rain , Keep driving.

07-11-2007, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
locorx8 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 87	Sweet! wait till you get comfortable in it.. you'll love it. Tires aren't too bad, 150USD each on average. Though if you drive like a mental case they don't last too long Nice color combo too

07-14-2007, 01:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
onebadapple Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 59	Congrats! I just got mine as well I'm loving it. Though read my post about spinning out! hate to see you smack up your new baby

07-16-2007, 10:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
RX8Dude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 214	Ya, definatly want to keep these puppies facing the right way

08-05-2007, 12:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
sonofaRX8 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 41	Congrats on the new car!

08-06-2007, 06:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
badrat Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	thanks everyone for your kind remarks.sorry about the late reply (holidays)

09-21-2007, 07:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
Alain Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 44	I almost got red, it still catches my eye every time

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