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Old 10-29-2011, 10:12 AM
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oh yeah.... and it is a sad day to see another SARX 8 being sold, esp when it wasn't parted out
Old 10-30-2011, 10:57 PM
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9k: Here's that TT-RS I was talking about:





Those shots really show how much of a difference the lighting makes.

And here's a video of that exact car... the exterior parts have a bit of wind noise, but the interior launches are pretty good:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTeRrnZlOc4

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That's sick. Sounds and looks great.
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Yep! I like that color and the fact that it's unique, though I'd probably still go with something else for myself.
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http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/2666821850.html

Full veilside kit?

I also like the fact that he lists the "bose premium sound system" even though pretty much everything was replaced.
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Lol it's still a beetle. Do not want
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Not seeing it...

And I'd probably even drive the old style of beetle if it offered similar performance to the TT-RS with that engine and quattro lol.
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woah $60k..........haha. Definitely do not want. Powertrain aside, that is nothing I would want in a car.
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.... I think for the money you'd be better off getting a Lexus IS-F
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I want the new Nissan GTR lol
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If anyone is interested let me know....

MWR Family,

With the weather cooling your committee would like to have our first ever
NAVMISSA Poker Run.

What is it?

This is a 2 hour touring event that will be set through the hill country
near New Braunfels, around Canyon Lake and ending at a local BBQ joint where
we will declare the winner. 4 locations will be marked where the caravan of
participants will stop and draw a card from a deck. That card will go
towards your 5 card poker hand. Your last card is drawn at the restaurant
where the winner (best hand) will receive a trophy. In case of a tie we
will do pistols at 20 paces or another hand of poker, whichever seems more
prudent at the time.

When: November 19th with everyone meeting at the starting point at 11:00.
That gives us plenty of time to tour and then end for lunch.

Who is invited: ANYONE and EVERYONE. There will be a $5 fee per person who
plays a hand. No fee required to show up and have fun on a nice ride.

To help me gauge how big of a reservation for lunch I need to make please
respond with the number of members you anticipate attending.

With the car and motorcycle nuts around here we will actually have some
cools cars I am sure people will give rides in. I expect to see a Dodge
Viper, Mustang Cobra, Maserati, a few Mini Coopers, Mercedes, VW bugs,
Choppers and Harleys. Heck, I might even see a vintage Honda (Dr. Marks).

Thanks all.
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Originally Posted by Ndsully
.... I think for the money you'd be better off getting a Lexus IS-F
Yeah... cause when I think "sports car", I think of Lexus with an automatic transmission.
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When I think of sports car, it damn sure isn't an awd beetle.
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But you're only basing the "beetle" comment on your personal views of the exterior design. I'm talking about actual driving fun and performance. The IS-F will be cursed by the feel of lexus, as well as being stuck with a normal automatic transmission. Honestly, the transmission is enough to ruin that car for me. I'd choose a car with worse performance with a manual transmission before I'd get the IS-F or 350. I've never been quite sure why they don't offer a manual transmission as an option, aside from their target demographic not caring.
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NOTHING BEATS ROTARY MAGIC!!!!! RX8 FASTEST CAR IN WORLD!!!!

In all seriousness...

Autotragic is what killed the GTR, boom case closed.
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Even if you had the money for an LFA you couldn't get one anywhere near sticker. Tito (local guy with 20B turbo RX-8) said he paid 90ish for his used GTR after looking all over the place and the GTR has been out a while now.
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Yes I'd rather buy a 300zx TT, 240sx track car, put a deposit on a house and finish my RX8.
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alright, so i ordered my koni yellow's today!!!!!

looks like an install party is gonna be needed for next weekend

will there be an opening at the SARX garage to do this? lol
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Originally Posted by Grungepup
alright, so i ordered my koni yellow's today!!!!!

looks like an install party is gonna be needed for next weekend

will there be an opening at the SARX garage to do this? lol
I am most likely tackling the poly bushing install, straightening my front cross member and installing coil overs this weekend!
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i will be onsite all weekend.... or i would offer my assistance









"nope still not in yet"
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oh yeha..... who is planning on getting COD MW3?
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and on a sadder side note..... depending on the date they choose, i will not be able to attend the Texas 8 this year.... already got my school dates for work scheduled, rather make that loot than drive.....

might be a good thing though, gives me time to put in the boosted 20b hehehehhehehe
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Originally Posted by Grungepup
alright, so i ordered my koni yellow's today!!!!!

looks like an install party is gonna be needed for next weekend

will there be an opening at the SARX garage to do this? lol
Sweet, I'm down for that install. What are you doing with the KYB's? I can haz?

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oh yeha..... who is planning on getting COD MW3?
I need a new TV first, look sick though.

Originally Posted by Grungepup
and on a sadder side note..... depending on the date they choose, i will not be able to attend the Texas 8 this year.... already got my school dates for work scheduled, rather make that loot than drive.....

might be a good thing though, gives me time to put in the boosted 20b hehehehhehehe
That sucks. Have they announced a date for that yet?
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Originally Posted by 8 Maniac
But you're only basing the "beetle" comment on your personal views of the exterior design.
Dude it's a beetle. Audi = VW. I'm sure they share more than an exterior design lol. I have a VW and my mom has a turbo S beetle. I'm not hating. Just saying how it is.


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