rotten42

I'd like to start this thread only one problem...I haven't seen an RX8 on the road in over three weeks. In that time I've seen two Ferraris, 3 - 911's and one Lambo.

...a rare car indeed.

BlueFrenzy

It's hibernation season!! Before I got the 8, I saw tons of them. when I drive the Corolla I look like a moron/pervert/weirdo waving at another 8. When I drive the 8, morons/perverts/weirdos wave at me!

Parker8

Thats true, it is hibernation season. Mines in there right now waiting for a decent day to take it out. Blue is right, not as many people notice me in my green Dodge Colt!

Although I did see a Silver 8 turning into the Foothills Hospital parkade Monday morning. None since then. Maybe mine tommorow if the weather is good!

Fritz the Cat

Well, I'll be driving mine up to Crowfoot tonight to wash it. It's easy to spot right now; it's the filthiest 8 in the city!

rotten42

^^^ I'll be washing mine at lunch if the roads are dry......right now its velocity brown in color.

Road Runner

You're going to see one more titanium on the road now. Picked it up at Northhill Mazda 2 weeks ago. They brought it in from Edmonton for me. Got a great deal using the information shared in this forum. Thanks guys! Went out to Invemere the first weekend I had it. Had some fun with the twisties, but was gentle...gotta break it in properly of course. Looking forward to reading and posting more in the future, and maybe doing a run with the Calgary group in the spring.

73JPS

Hey RoadRunner... welcome to the forum and congrats on the car

rotten42

Welcome to the cult......So glad that you bought Titanium rather than sunlight Silver...the Silver is cursed, for some reason they have been involved in most of the accidents.

When spring hits, we'll set-up another cruise...this time I want to see a **** load of cars there!

Parker8

I'll be there!

rotten42

OMG ...I actually saw an RX8 on the road today...near my place too. It was on Crowchild approaching Nose Hill drive...brunette girl driving......by the way, wash your car! It ws filthy.


I washed my car today....a guy in a 5 series BMW was drooling all over my car....same old thing "what the hell is that?"

buddman

On a day like today.. everyone should be out... Did you see how many bikes were out. it's at least 15 deg. today, bright blue sky, of course you should see one on the road, we hit the country roads for a tour.

BARK

Sorry folks - mea culpa. I feel shame.

My wife was out in the 8, and I confess we'd spent some time down 762 and out by Bragg Creek. The 8 hasn't been cleaned for a while because it's meant to be driven...

Cheers

rotten42

What?...no its mean to be driven and spotless!!!...no excusses for such a dirty car on such a beautiful day. I washed my car and then drove around all day.

Gord96BRG

I was all set to confess that MY wife was out in our 8 this afternoon, and the car happens to be filthy right now also... but then BARK took the bullet for me! Thanks! :D (Uh, Rotten, what colour was the dirty 8 you saw? Both BARK and I have Ti Gray RX-8s)

My excuse - we're too busy packing these days. Possession date on our new 9 yr old house in Edgemont is Monday (Nov 15th), moving day is Sat 20th. We have to be completely out of our Silver Springs house by Dec 1.

Hey, BARK, I've been meaning to ask you - what's the best route downtown in the mornings from Edgemont? How about for the return trip? We're using Centre St. lately to get in and out of downtown...

Regards,
Gordon

rotten42

I'm sad to say it was a Velocity Red like my own...both of you are off the hook.

Congrats on the move...I used to live in Edgemount..live in Rockyridge now. I figured that Edgemount was too inner city for me. :D

Genesis

Used to live on 14th Ave and drove a British Racing Green '68 Triumph TR6, hell to keep it going in the winter, had to install the block heater aftermarket (bot it in Van and drove it to Cal), but she was cold. Worked in the NW. Summer was fun tho, driving along Elbow was best.

BARK

It's good to be off the hook...

Best route for us in to downtown is take JLB to 19th, down to Northmount, through Confederation Park, east on 16th, then down Centre Street.

Traffic is getting funkier these days, but if you leave by 7:15, you should be in by 8:00.

Stopping at the Tim's at the Esso on top of the hill is part of the trip/ETA.

Cheers

buddman

so saw a nice Blue just like ours today leaving Cranston around 5 pm. Anyone here?, didn't know there was another Blue in this area (we are in Bridlewood).,

BlueFrenzy

Buddman I was zooming around at 5pm but not in Bridlewood area ... sorry! Dang it ... haven't seen another 8 in awhile, last time I saw was a Silver heading East on 16Ave towards the city limits like 3 weeks ago

buddman

Thanks BlueFrenzy, the car was leaving Cranston around 5 pm going on 22X. We are always zooming around, the weather has been wonderful. Keep your eyes open.

Fritz the Cat

Was anyone parked at the Gold's Gym in Canyon Meadows Tuesday at about 11:45 AM or so? A friend saw a Titanium or Silver 8 there and thought it was me.

ChrisP

Velocity red in a parking lot across the road on 27th Ave. Thought I saw it yesterday so checked specifically today. I'm in town for a couple of days - sans mine - and I miss it

Fritz the Cat

Vel Red on Sixth Avenue Friday at about 4:15 PM, turning left on to 3rd Street SW. I was waiting for my bus, so he wouldn't have recognized me as a 8 driver.

Later, at about 6:15, a Tit Grey or Silver (too dark to tell) on eastbound John Laurie, just west of Nose Hill Drive. No spoiler on the back, but that was all I could tell. I was driving then, but he didn't acknowledge me.

Hard-Body

Given enough prep time ahead I will be happy to attend!

Fritz the Cat

Ditto. I've been to the last couple and they were fun.