MichRX7

lol, yeah I bleed blue...I can look out from my office window and see the big house

But, let the rotary love bring all of us together. Plus, right now I'm all about RED. Hockey playoffs are my favorite time of year (well, except when the Wings get swept by the Ducks...err)

Kain

whatever you combine husker8 would be great! Once we all agree on it- I can then rebuild in vector from your psd so it will be able to be a better decal

RXhusker

The more I think about using a similar logo to the RX-8 Club (the ) -- the more I like it. I think there is a benefit to having a visual relationship with the RX-8 Club and other regional clubs like the Rocky Mountain RX-8 Club which also uses this similar rotor logo

omahawk

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omahawk

Jeff was in no way endorsing what I posted so there is no reason to be mad at him. Since this is such a big issue with you I will remove my post.

mooneycj

Hskr8, I don't mean to offend, but I don't think 3 or 4 enthusiasts really constitues a "club" at this point. I like my car and enjoyed meeting you, Kain and RX8Husker for lunch a couple of weeks ago. I would like to continue that type of activity in the future if there is any interest, irrespective of any "club." Peace.

mooneycj

RXhusker

What in the world happened while I was offline today

Since posts were deleted I am not sure -- Omahawk PM'd me last week with some logo suggestions and info about his real estate venture. I suggested he post his logo thoughts on the forum for all to see and told him I would mention the real estate offer to you guys at our next get together. This forum isn't the place for marketing -- but a little casual networking outside of an online community is acceptable IMO. Again, I'm not sure exactly what happened --- so I am just guessing.

Hey guys -- if we don't want to start a club that's fine with me. If I don't recall, at our lunch meeting it was suggested and then someone asked me to head it up. Formal club or casual group -- makes no difference to me -- I just love my 8 and enjoy talking with others that are also enthusiasts.

Hskr8 -- hey man -- sorry you got upset. I've really enjoyed getting to know you and have really appreciated your help. I think Omahawk just got a little carried away with trying to market his new real estate sales job -- certainly not anything I endorsed.

I think I need a long fast drive now.

Kain

Well I think I may need to log-in on the weekends now or something. So I can make those changes and see what everyone thinks. Or should I not>? Maybe in the quest for peace we should all meet in person for lunch this week (pry the sooner the better after today) and go over the logos and potential changes- ALSO maybe try to get a clearer picture of what we all want for the club and maybe what direction we want it to go??? Husker8 don't worry about your temper- I have been known to lose mine a time or two with non8 lovers as well on thse boards- we are all human!

omablue8

Hello, I just got my 8 about a week ago and want to know where to get the ECU flash done in Omaha area. I know it's posted somewhere in this thread but over 300 posts so I figured it would be quicker to ask.

RXhusker

If you just bought it -- I would hope that your dealer already updated your flash during the pre-sale service. You can check by turning your key to the on position (not actually starting the car) and very quickly pump the brake pedal about 20 times -- watch the oil gauge -- it will sweep up to the halfway point and then back if you have the current "L" or "M" flashes. If you don't -- I would complain to my dealer that they should have updated the car when you purchased it to resolve flooding (the official reason) and mileage (unofficial benefit).

Welcome! omahblue8!

Kain

so where is everybody>? welcome omahablue-!!! you came in on a weird time for this thread I guess- any thoughts from everyone on a meeting>????

omablue8

Well, it looks like I get to make a trip to the dealer to get my ECU flashed. I tried what you said about 3 times and the oil gauge never moved. I guess it doesn't really matter since it looks like they are constantly coming out with new ones.

RXhusker

I am pretty booked this week -- but open next week.

I'm still not sure what transpired last weekend -- but the thread seems a little dead this week.

I got to check out and rev up a 360 Modena last week :D Still have a smile on my face -- what a sound that thing makes when you hit 5 or 6k rpms :D Having the engine right behind your ears doesn't hurt either -- and I was amazed -- same headroom as my 8 -- seat was very uncomfortable and interior not nearly as nice as my 8 -- but then again it is only a $150,000+ car

Kain

yes- it is hard to say what happened when all the posts were edited out- seems if they were completely edited out maybe they should not have been on here in the 1st place>? anyhow- where did you have access to this ferrari??? next week sounds good for me- hopefully towrds the beginning as I would like to get our peace and harmony back as soon as possible

RXhusker

If I post how I had access to the Modena -- I might get somebody in trouble -- let's just say that it was currently not owned and getting ready for sale.

Any day next week is fine for me at this point. Hope to install my Earth Grounding Cables this weekend. Also going to paint my calipers and use Polak's stencials.

Kain

where did you get the grounding cables - what color are they>? and what color are you painting your calipers????? do you have any other colors under your hood????

RXhusker

Silver cables -- the quality/design look excellent. Bought them from Z327 -- he advertised here and on eBay. No other colors under the hood. I like the silver look -- maybe blue. I saw Huff at Vivid's RX-8 -- he painted the covers under the hood the same color as the body (Ti like ours) -- looked really nice.

Calipers are going to be black -- I am debating on the RX-8 lettering in either red (Porsche look) or white (Ferrari look).

I also just got new fogs (yellow ion) and hi-beams (blue Xenon look) that I am going to try to put in soon.

Kain

THAT SOUNDS GREAT! how are the instructions for the grounding wires>? I think yellow would look good under our ti hoods as well- never even thought about ti under there though- hmmm so where did you get all the bulbs and lights? I keep wrestling with the caliper thing- in the end I am sure I will do it- but I will wait and see how your black look. So we still need to schedule a lunch. is husker8 interested?

mooneycj

I can try to make lunch next week too. BTW, just had Olsen's "flash" my RX8 to the "M" version. Took about an hour, can't say I really notice any difference in performance thus far.

mooneycj

RXhusker

mooneycj -- there is no power increase going from "L" to "M" -- just a few minor bugs corrected and a little work on the flooding issue -- CZ has said that the power and fuel maps are identical.

Lunch next week would be great -- let's check the weather and post some suggestion for days and places on Monday morning.

Kain

monday sounds like a good idea! you all enjoy the wekend and maybe I will see you at the spring game! they are now saying they think 60,000 people will be there!!!

RXhusker

Wish we could get a sell-out! Now THAT would be a record! Glad we have reserved section seats!

Reason #1,334,802 why I love my 8 -- played golf yesterday in an event at Ironwood (my club) -- parking lot was full of awesome rides including a new red Ferrari, at least 5 Porsches, 3 AMG variety Mercs SL600's, and a handful of 350Z/G35's. Anyway -- as we pull up the 11th fairway (by the parking lot) my playing partner asks me why that group of guys is standing around that car -- I look and see that it is my car :D -- then have the horrible thought that it was hit by an errant ball -- Thank goodness NO -- they are just trying to get a good look. The new red Ferrari parked a few stalls away must have been green with envy wondering what the rotary has that her 12 pistons doesn't -- must be the ability to put a few sets of clubs in the trunk.

Kain

I thought it was general admission>? anyway- they areprojecting 60,000 and 10,000 seats are closed so it is as close to one as you can get I guess. what time are you headed down there to avoid some of the traffic>? are you all taking your 8's>?

RXhusker

No 8 going this time -- taking my son, dad and brother -- the 8 may seat four but my dad and brother are both 6'5" and over 300 lbs. -- the 8 wasn't made for that :p

The game is general admission -- we have reserved section seats and parking as season ticketholders who are also attending the pre-game brunch and talk from the coaches -- should be fun. We are leaving at 8:30 -- but we need to be there by 10 for the pre-game stuff.