Well we had an enjoyable breakfast at the Range and while we tried to take a drive on 14 South, the traffic just wasn't going to allow it to be a fun drive. Too many cars and they all drove soooooo slow!! Sadly only four RX8's were able to attend, but we are hoping more can join us next time. The four were....Kewl, Faffy, MadDog and NMHcho. Glad you all could make it....and it was nice to have someone from Los Alamos (faffy) join us for the gathering. Thanks for driving all that way faffy. It was good to meet both yourself and NMOcho.

We got to test drive MadDog's turbo 8 and I think everyone was impressed - very impressed. I do believe MadDog might be helping some people install their own turbo kit...

Faffy found out that his transmission doesn't shift so hard afterall and we found out that the RB exhaust isn't all that loud. I might have to look into one of those myself.

We are hoping to have another get together in Dec or early Jan when NMOcho is back in town...in the mean time everyone have a great Thanksgiving....and drive carefully, but spirited....

BTW my last tank was 22.6....

 

Just wanted to say "hi" and to say to all that I would like to attend your club's next function in Dec or Jan.

 

It was great meeting everyone. MadDog's car drives great... I will have to look into a turbo next spring!

Faffy thanks for coming down. It was too bad all the slow driver's were out today.

Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving.

 

hey everyone,

Sorry I couldnt come. I really wanted to come but someone stole my motorcycle and I had to take care of some stuff. Whenever everyone wants to meet up again I am all up for it. Just let me know and Ill make plans.

til then,
stephen

 

derektabq,
welcome to the club! Tell us about your 8. Any mods? color? how long have you been an owner?

we definitely had fun Sunday! It was nice to meet NMOcho and Faffy. Can't wait to do it again, fellas!

-MD

 

I really had a great time in Albuquerque. Finally I could feel what this car can do. I enjoyed maddog's car very much. I will definitely install some kind of force induction when my warranty expires. About the transmission. I think my car needed to stretch her "legs". I have been driving my car in the city for 1500 miles without going over 60 mph. After this 200-mile trip my gear box was much better this morning even when the car was cold.

I am looking forward to our next meeting.

Csaba

 

faffy that is great news on the transmission. A trip to the dealer is never something I look forward to so anytime they can be avoided, well that's just good news all around.

Ace1810, NMOcho told us about your motorcycle - really sorry to hear about that. I hope that works out for the best.

Derektabq welcome. We look forward to you joining us at the next gathering. Tell us a little bit about your 8. We need to see some other colors for our 8's. Titanium and Black is getting boring! Wait....did I just say that? Actually we need other colors for the photos....that's what I meant to say.

Everyone keep an eye on the forum. I think a short gathering in Dec might still be in the cards... maybe NMOcho will give us a hint on when he will be in town and can attend....

 

Sorry everyone

Everything went to H**L in a HAND BASKET yesterday. Some one even took out the cable box feeding our area and I was not able to even post that I would not be able to make it. I am glade that you all had a great time. I am looking forward to DEC.

WELCOME derektabq! Glade you found the forum!!! Looking forward to meeting you , ACE, & Ocho here in DEC.

Stinger

 

Hi All,

Unfortunately, I will be gone December 5, 2005 through January 7, 2006 give or take a few days, business trip to Seattle.

I will only be back for a few days for Christmas and New Year’s. So I will have to catch up with everyone in January. Hopefully we will have a few more 8’s in the group. I will stay in touch. Maybe I can get the wife to take the car out…. unlikely though. On a side note my 2006 Ion Redline best 1/4 run was a 15.74 at 92 mph... Which is even more reason I need a Turbo!!!!! I got to the track to late to run my 8 as the bracket races were only 30 minutes or so away. Would anyone be interested in meeting up at the Albuquerque Race Way for some runs next year? I know the 8 runs better on road courses, but ¼ runs have a lot less tire wear.

 

-MD,
I purchased my Whitewater Pearl 8 in April. It is a 4 Speed Automatic with standard options. I havent added anything to it except some trim pieces. I look forward to seeing everyone's ride in early Dec or Jan.


Derek

 

Hi Everyone


I hope that everyone has a Great and Safe Turkey Day!!!


Stinger

 

beautiful.... I love the white....

 

It has been rather quiet around here for the last few days. How is everyone doing? Hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday season. The wife and I want to wish everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

stinger

 

Hey guys, happy holidays to everyone! I was in Albq. this weekend and saw a couple 8's on Paseo del Norte between Eubank and I-25. Not sure if anyone here was driving around there... But yeah, finally got a pic of my car

 

NiNj.....give us a yell next time you are in town...perhaps some us can join up for lunch. Or at least a wave as we drive by....

 

sounds good. i was there for a wedding this time, so i didnt have time to do anything much, but next time i plan on goin, i'll let ya'll know

 

Hey stinger I was in alb. yesterday helping my friend move and I saw a yellow 8. It looked like it was next to a construction site for a building. I dont know the street excatly but its up by Academy and Louisiana. Just wondering if that was you because ill be up there a lot more now.

 

Hey Ace

I am affraid it was not me. I work on the south end of town on the AF Base.

 

Happy Holidays!

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

 

I just wanted to tell everyone to have a merry christmas and a happy new year. Everyone be careful.

 

Greetings Everyone.
I am still up in Seattle, back to NM mid January.

I have seen a few 8's up in Seattle, most of them White.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

 

Sure has been quite around here lately. How was everyones Christmas and New Year?

Maddog how are those new tires you put on holding up?

Stinger

 

Howdy, Stinger. The tires are incredible! They are so, so sticky! The cornering is much crisper and tighter with these.

On a more exciting note, I've been developing a new fuel management method for the turbo. I've put in larger injectors, and I have a new way of controlling the injectors. If you guys keep up with the 'major HP upgrades' forum, you'll see a new thread in a few days. I want to put a few more miles on before telling everyone how to do it. I really think its going to solve the issues that a few people have been having with the emanage. This is how GReddy shoud have done in it in the first place!

stay tuned!!

 

Hey everyone,
Holidays were great! We need to have another meet and greet . I'm selling my house right now so I might be a little busy over the next few weekends. But we can throw out some dates and see what works for everyone. Maddog you and MazdaManiac's work on the injector tuning was amazing.

Justin