I'm still around. Get out to the church auto-cross when possible and still loving the 8.

 

I'm still here, too. Just pulled the 8 out of mothballs. Haven't driven it in almost a year. Lots of other "life" stuff keeping me busy for a while. Hopefully its all settled for a while. I wasn't sad to see 2007 go....

 

MadDog is that you? Well sorry to hear 2007 wasn't grand for you.. Mine was good minus my auto accident. Anyway great to hear from you!!!

Stinger.. Craig still has his...

Anyway.. not sure what you all are doing this saturday... but many corvette owners and hell anyone with a nice car, truck, bike, or whatever it may be meet saturday mornings at starbucks on Jefferson, just south of Paseo, down in the Journal center area. Hello deli and some other stores are all in that shopping center. There is some very impressive machines that show up... everyone gets there oh I say 8ish to 11am. Would be great to see ya there...

Here is a link to show a small sample of the cool cars there... If you need more info just let me know...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1867515

 

Hello everyone! Especially good to hear that you are still out MadDog.

NMOcho I got your voice message about the Saturday. I plan on stopping by. Right now I'm suffering in Melbourne, Florida. Suffering, no surfing! I've been here all week. Poor me! The down side is my stay here is work related so not much free time for anything else.

And for you folks that think it is always nice and warm/hot in Florida during the winter it has been in the high 30's and low 40's at night!

Hopefully I'll see ya'll tomorrow

Fred

 

oohh! A meet! We used to have all kinds of sports cars meet together when I was in DC. It was always cool. I'll try my best to be there.

Hey Kewl. I've spent A LOT of time in central FL. I feel your pain. I'll bet your working with Harris right now...

 

Damn - not this Saturday - but did you say they meet every Saturday? Nice - glad to see a weekly get together forming in ABQ.

- Chak

 

Hey MadDog. Yes I'm working with Harris at the Palm Bay plant. Actually, working with them has been good. They don't act so much like the boss. It was damn cold there this last week. Freeze warning were issues for several nights, most unusual for them. That was true even when I was growing up in Daytona.

I missed NMOcho at the gathering this morning. There were indeed some very nice cars there. The Mosler MT900s was there, but to be honest I had no idea what that was...I had never heard of a Mosler. You certainly 'heard' it when it was running, not loud, but what a nice sound!

It was a good morning for the gathering...they plan their meeting times well.

Hopefully the weather will be nice soon and you 8 owners will be able to get together. Right?

 

I really wanted to be there, but the wife was planning to make blueberry pancakes this AM. That couldn't be preempted under penalty of death - or worse.

I'll try again next weekend. If we can't get several 8's out there, maybe another Il Vicino night would be good.

T

 

Long time no see.
Letting you know another RX8 bit the dust. Some old lady tboned me running a stop sign and smashed in to me. Drove it home, but sure looks sad.

Planning on taking it Crown CoachWorks unless anyone has suggestions.
(cancel that. Taking it to Don Chalmers)


Also, estimated damages are $5175 (includes labor) which is pretty good as far as I am concerned.

 

 

Sorry to hear about your wreck and glad you weren't hurt..... That sucks... being in wrecks is no fun.... let me tell ya.... just make sure they check the frame on the car, also they will have to do a 4 wheel alignment on it for sure... If she hit your rear wheel need to have that check as well... Also very important... have them check the floorboard in rear seats for buckling.. I had hit a rock and it went right through the floor of the car.... also the gas tank is accessed by the rear seats so may have to check for damage that way as well. Any hoot... I have only had work done at Quanz on Coors and paseo.. They did great work on my old Sporttrac and they have a rental car company there.. so easy drop off and pickup... Glad that it can be repaired.


FYI.... there is a group of car enthusiasts that meet every Saturday morning at the starbucks on Jefferson between Paseo Del Norte and Harper/Ellison. There is a Hello deli there as well and is on the east side of the street in the Journal area.... Some really nice cars and trucks.... bring your 8. They meet around 8am to 11am is the prime time I would say.. some get their even earlier... If weather is bad then usually no one there...

Sorry I missed ya Fred... I came down with double ear infection and sinus infection that weekend... I'm going to try to sneak over there this saturday, if schedule permits... I will be working out of state from middle of April to Middle of May this year.. so would be my last weekend to hang out there before I leave. Yes the Mosler is good looking car.. Maddog I know the guys there would love to see a turbo 8... I would assume your still the only one with one in the state.

 

Anyone want to buy some slotted/drilled rotors? They are brand New fronts and rears. Also have new braided brake line kit, but they are little long as they are generic and fit many makes models of cars... but would still perform much better than stock rubber... any hoot Value of that stuff is $449.99. I will take 350.00 for the above. I can ship but will be extra. I would prefer to just meet someone in ABQ for the transaction. You can’t find them in town, so my above price is 100 dollars from the true cost and saving you 40+ dollars in shipping!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also I still have stock intake minus one screen and have the used Cat/midpipe and Exhaust (8000 miles on exhaust) about 15000 miles on Cat/midpipe. CAT/Midpipe would be good to have as a spare as the dealers can sell you one for 1000+ dollars. At this point stock exhaust is free if someone picks it up in Moriarty (sorry doesn’t fit in corvette). Would like 150.00 for the CAT/Mid pipe and can meet someone in ABQ. Stock intake how about 25.00 dollars... Come on guys.. I know someone needs some parts.. Feel free to check the forum, but think my prices are a steal!!!!!!!!!!

 

What is the brand of the rotors?

 

They are from RX7storehttp://www.rx7store.net/RX_8_Brake_R...otorrx8set.htm


I had a set just like these with the Hawk pads on my car for about a month before it got totalled. Didn't even get to test them on RoadCourse at Sandia. But these are not off my old car, these are brand new in the box. If you check the forum they have great reviews and like I said saving someone about 150.00 dollars. Now if the brake lines (brake lines are from the same store as the rotors) are not ur thing, then I will drop the price to 300, which is just about 85.00 dollars in savings if you count shipping costs. still a hell of a deal..

Zeblien.. hows your car doing? going to probably be in the shop a few weeks huh... thanks for your intrest in the parts.

 

I don't know if this is bad form or not, but I figured it would help in getting some locals to take a look as I'm having to sell my 8.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8s-sale-wanted-43/fs-05-blue-rx8-albuquerque-nm-143464/

If this is indeed in bad form, let me know and I'll take my post down. Thanks!!

 

Not bad form in my mind - actually was over at Mario's yesterday and saw your car with the for sale sign....

Good luck on the sale.....

 

No one interested in my old parts huh? I would prefer to sell them local but I will post them in craigs list and forum here shortly. Need them out of my garage and little cash in the pocket. Hope all is well with everyone. Im going to do my spring Zaino (wax) to the corvette this weekend... Stuff is amazing but takes several hours to do.

UPDATE 300.00 For the Rotors/Brake lines. $100 for Cat/Midpipe and 25.00 for Stock intake. Again free Exhaust if you come to Moriarty to pick it UP.

 

Hey rx8 crew!!! Hope everyone is doing great. I wanted to stop in here to let you all know that Steve Kan from Gotham Racing is coming out June 7th/8th for tuning. If any of you 8's need tuning let me know or you can read more about him and his tuning including costs on his website www.kantuning.com

I have the full day reserved at Dyno Edge for $500 on the 7th for those who are getting dyno tunes, and street tunes will take place on the 8th.

If you have any questions feel free to send me a PM!!

 

what kind of midpipe are you selling? I live in albuquerque, if your still selling i would be interested in that. PS sorry about your 8 man

 

Sorry, I didn't make it clear that it was stock cat/mid pipe I will sell it for 75 dollars. Which is good deal if you need a spare CAT, they are known to go out on these cars and cost an arm and leg.

Not sure if your interested but I will sell the new rotors mentioned for 225.00 to local 8 driver. That is half price! Can get more on ebay, but shipping is a pain and tired of them in my garage.

Thanks for asking. Just let me know if you want pics.

 

Hey guys and gals, im from las cruces. You should let me know when your all going to meet up, and ill go too

 

I will try again

Anyone want to buy some slotted/drilled rotors? They are brand New fronts and rears. Also have new braided brake line kit, but they are little long as they are generic and fit many makes models of cars... but would still perform much better than stock rubber... any hoot Value of that stuff is $449.99. I will take 200.00 for the above. You can’t find them in town, so my above price is 249.99 dollars from the true cost and saving you 40+ dollars in shipping!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also I still have stock intake minus one screen and have the used Cat/midpipe and Exhaust (8000 miles on exhaust) about 15000 miles on Cat/midpipe. CAT/Midpipe would be good to have as a spare as the dealers can sell you one for 1000+ dollars. At this point stock exhaust is free if someone picks it up in Moriarty. Would like 50.00 for the CAT/Mid pipe and can meet someone in ABQ. Stock intake how about 10.00 dollars... Come on guys.. I know someone needs some parts.. Feel free to check the forum, but think my prices are a steal!!!!!!!!!!

 

Was in Albuquerque this weekend. Didn't see any of you boys/girls out there. (Well, I did see one awesome looking WWP turning northbound on Lomas/Wyo.

Am I gonna have to move to give Ocho some help representin' this thread? Where do y'all hideout at? -- Lear, Dallas



My 8 on Tramway this weekend.






In parking lot on Lomas/I-25.

 

I need two stock wheels for my 2004 rx8, any leads? Both my old ones are bent-somehow.

 

Me too, just the market sucks. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3076141