JERCS

RMR and you can hit up the local rotary club at

www.slcrotary.com We just met tonight too, rx8 club was last night.

Hit the slc site then go to meets, we'll be meeting up I believe Oct 23rd at Modern Garage.

S2K1

Hey Landon, your car was at the Autorama show this year wasn't it? If so, it was looking good. I had my blue S2000 there, it was next to the red Supra in the Modern Garage booth.

Landon_Starr

Yeah, it was. So, did we convert you from the S2k, or are you collecting sports cars? =)

Sorry I didn't make it last night, JERCS, I really was planning to....got caught up installing the side skirts, though.

That's cool, S2k....you entering any vehicles in next year? It's a pretty fun atmosphere, hopefully I'll have some better numbers to brag about if I enter next year, this years' dyno charts that were on display for my 8 were kinda embarassing, considering the company. :o But I keep her real clean.

Oh well. Good to have ya!!

--Landon

S2K1

I did not give up the S2000. I've put about $30,000 into it, so I'm not getting rid of it anytime soon. My dyno charts sucked too, but the day after the show ended, I got my turbo kit installed. The RX-8 will remain tame, mod-wise...for awhile. :D

IGOZMZM

Damnit Landon, you couldn't wait could you? I was going to offer to come help you put the side skirts on. It was a blast we had 14 RX's there (2 - RX-8, 6 FDs, 5 FCs, and only 1 first gen RX-7). Always good to have new Rotorheads, looking forward to seeing you at the next meet S2K1.

idriverx8

Why are there no other RX-8 drivres that autocross here in SLC. I see tons of them on the road, but none have shown up. There is an event this sunday at the E-Center. Show up at about 8:00 AM and bring $30 bucks and your drivers liscence. Ill show you around and help out. I have my car set up sweet I run Hoosiers and a Racing Beat front sway bar.I also have had an alignment done. If you really want to appreciate your car you must autocross it. I gaurantee you will love it. There is also an event Oct. 16 at the lower Deer Valley parking lot this is a Saturday event be there about 9:00 AM.

S2K1

Landon-I saw your RX8 at D. Dahle today, I picked my car up today and saw yours, it was looking good as usual.

DragonStar4681

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=568664&posted=1#post568664

8 FS

Landon_Starr

That's unfortunate, Dragonstar. It was good having ya. Good luck with school & the house!!

--Landon

Landon_Starr

I must have missed ya.....? I've been in & out of that damn dealership so much. Mostly because I'm picky, though. No real problems.

Did yours have the rear rotary accent? I think I saw it, she's a beauty.

--Landon

tharkness

Just wanted to introduce myself and join the group. I just bought a new 2004 RX-8 earlier this week. Sunlight silver metallic 6-speed with Grand Touring Pkg, Appearane Pkg, and Rear Wing Spoiler. I bought it at Bountiful Mazda at a reasonable price over invoice with a current $1500 rebate which actually took the car under invoice. I doubt they will do this on the 05's but they had exactly what I wanted in an 04 with only 35 miles so I was very happy. As near as I can tell, the only difference for the 05's is the key. The 05's have a pop out key.

tharkness

After reading on some of the general sites and looking at the history on this thread, it's obvious that I need to invest in some snow tires (and possibly wheels). I'm interested in hearing what others have done. Bountiful Mazda is telling me that the Goodyear UltraGrip is a very good tire for the money and should perform as well as the Blizzex (SP?) tires. What have others done in this area?

IGOZMZM

tharkness, Let me be the first to say welcome. I drive my RX-8 year round and I use 17" Blizzaks during the winter, and have had absolutely no problems in snow or rain. If I was in your shoes I would have gotten the 04 just like you did, and do what I'm doing and get the 05 key as an extra. :D

If your interested, drop on over to www.rockymountainrx8.com that is our more localized club, with it's own Utah chapter. In fact we are putting together a meeting for Dec. 4th, and your welcome to come and see what everyone has done with their cars. (that is if they haven't stored them for the winter). We also meet with the local SLCRotary club (mainly rx7's). PM me if your interested and I can email you the details as they develop.

tharkness

IGOZMZM, nice to meet you. Thanks for the info. Where did you get your wheels from? Did you get the pressure guages to go in them or just go without. Mazda was quoting me $114 per gauge. Also, thanks for the site. I'll look into it.

IGOZMZM

Well lets see...... My 17" w/ Blizzaks I got from TireRack.com and at that time they didn't offer the pressure sensors. I hear if you call them and order the tires/rims they can see if they are avalible and give you prices. And my 18" Dark chrome rims I got from Freeway Mazda

You get used to the sensor light lit during the winter, just have to remember to check the tires like you did (or were suppose to) before you had the TPMS.

tharkness

IGOZMZM, what did you do with your stock wheels? So, you went with 17" for better traction in the winter? Not sure if I want to spend $400 just for a little sensor light to go off if there really isn't anything that effects the warranty. I'm going to start looking seriously this week becuase this is my only day-to-day car and I don't want to get stuck. Last winter we got hit early and hard. I'll check out tirerack as well. Thanks for the tip.

IGOZMZM

I still have my stock wheels some where around here. I didn't go with the 17" for traction, I did it mainly because of cost and the fact that 18" were not that readily available at this time last year. And it is also easier to just change tires and wheels when the time comes, rather than take the rims to some place and chance the rims being damaged everytime they get changed. Nothing affects any part of the warranty, just a warning light that was required to be put in.

Yes you will get stuck if you don't get snow tires for your 8, I know from experiance. I'd hit either Tirerack or Discount tire. I've purchased from both, and been please with both. They have comparable prices for the most part, just make sure you check both so you don't get screwed on price.

tharkness

Did you get the Blizzak WS-50's or the LM-22's? I have read that some will simply not be happy with the WS-50's because they aren't a performance tire and there is a very noticable difference between them and the LM-22's. From everything I have read, 215/55/17's seem like the way to go if you use the minus theory. I'm going to order from tire rack this week. Just looking for some last minute input if there is any.

IGOZMZM

I got WS-50 215/55/17's. I figured how much performance am I wanting in the winter? I want traction over and above anything. Now if we lived in a place that got very little snow and more rain than snow, then I would have considered the LM-22's, but that is not the case here in Utah. I have taken them up Ogden Canyon to a resturant (unpaved parking) during a snow storm, and they handled like champions.

Speed-ER doc

I love Utah. I've skied at Park City, Solitude, Snowbird, and now Alta (pics here). Little Cottonwood Canyon is one of my favorite places on Earth. I envy y'all for looking at those mountains daily. Don't take them for granted, that's a little slice of heaven.

IGOZMZM

tharkness, here is the most current info on our local meeting of RX owners/lovers:

http://www.slcrotary.com/forum/viewt...t=944&start=30

tharkness and anyone else from Utah that would like to join us, please just send me a PM so I can add you to the head count.

edit: Damn snow has made me put on my snow tires before I really wanted too oh well it was bound to happen sooner or later

Nick

Hi guys, I've had my Titanium RX-8 for about a month and a half, and I've been on the board for about the same. I don't know if I've seen any of you on the road or not, I don't really see 8's too often. I'm in south Salt Lake valley. You can see some of my pics from Suncrest (top of the mountain between Utah Valley and SL Valley) in my post in the gallery... https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/rx-8-photography-contest-49003/ ... and a few more ... https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/welcoming-myself-board-pics-47661/

Anyway, hello to you all.

BTW, if you see me on the road, I'm stock, with the exception of fog lights which come on with only the parking lights (weird... )

tharkness

Nick - Let me say welcome. I have a silver RX-8 stock. Bought in Bountiful in mid November. I travel to SLC every day as I work out by the International Center near the airport. Hope to see you on the road. How's your 8 handling in the snow?

Nick

I bought mine at Bountiful Mazda around Thanksgiving. Snow... not too bad, but I have to be really soft on the pedal on the roads during pretty much any slick conditions. I have slid a lot, one major time on I-15 from 70mph.. I was just holding the accelerator steady, but I was going up a hill and I guess the tires just didn't stick well enough and the backend kicked out to the side, and I didn't get straight again without it swerving from side to side about 4 times - I didn't have my foot on either pedal, just slowing down. But I've been as careful as I can be, and it's been a little scary sometimes. I just can't justify the money for a new set of wheels and snow tires. Hopefully winter will just cease to exist I know I'd be happy not having to wash the car every 4 days.

IGOZMZM

You guys wash your cars in the winter??? I've heard the salt does wonders for the paint job...........