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06-08-2004, 09:26 AM
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HSKR8 -- I met the guy that bought your CZ reservation at the Rocky Mountain Meet.
MooneyCJ -- it was only .5 MU to drive my 8 to Colo. and back
You need to get a plane big enough to load your 8 and then you could fly and drive.
MooneyCJ -- it was only .5 MU to drive my 8 to Colo. and back
You need to get a plane big enough to load your 8 and then you could fly and drive.
06-08-2004, 09:39 AM
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Well -- I was talking more about the RX-8Club.com forum -- NE to the Mountain board.
As far as our actual local group -- it may be an idea to discuss. They have a good infrastructure already established (website, cards, brochures, meets, etc.) -- all of the closest "great drives" are over there. We are actually just as close to Denver as the guys from UT, NM, AZ, etc. -- we should discuss becoming a part of their regional club with our own local chapter. Plus -- it is a great excuse to get out to the mountains at least once per year.
As far as our actual local group -- it may be an idea to discuss. They have a good infrastructure already established (website, cards, brochures, meets, etc.) -- all of the closest "great drives" are over there. We are actually just as close to Denver as the guys from UT, NM, AZ, etc. -- we should discuss becoming a part of their regional club with our own local chapter. Plus -- it is a great excuse to get out to the mountains at least once per year.
06-08-2004, 11:51 AM
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Colorado is nice country from what I hear, relatives that direction, but personally dont know about the drives (here to Denver is really boring). Wouldn't mind seeing first hand what the region has to offer. Looks like the Rocky Mountain meet went well, nice pictures. Like to hear more about it.
06-09-2004, 03:21 PM
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The 3 is in possession as of yesterday. Amusingly enough, I joined the ranks of the few and proud that have received a speeding ticket on the first day of owning a new car. *grumbles*...I honestly didn't know I was going 48mph!
You guys want to hit the ole pepperjax sometime next week? They're going to kill me here at work, I've been taking long lunches & leaving early so often lately. I'm ok except for Friday I think.
I'll have pics sometime soon I hope. It's a 5-spd titanium grey sedan, 2.3L, sport package (sills & 8-ish 17s), xenon & tpms package, and abs/sab package....and the price-hog navigation added on. I agree that it was an expenditure I didn't want to make....alas, sacrifices, sacrifices.
You guys want to hit the ole pepperjax sometime next week? They're going to kill me here at work, I've been taking long lunches & leaving early so often lately. I'm ok except for Friday I think.
I'll have pics sometime soon I hope. It's a 5-spd titanium grey sedan, 2.3L, sport package (sills & 8-ish 17s), xenon & tpms package, and abs/sab package....and the price-hog navigation added on. I agree that it was an expenditure I didn't want to make....alas, sacrifices, sacrifices.
06-09-2004, 03:25 PM
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nice nice nice!!!!! I ate at sonic for lunch yesterday (did the whole park there thing) and was in the truck- but next to us was a new 3 with the sport package and that was more delicious looking at that then my lunch!!! good deal and congrats!!!!!! where did you get your ticket at so I can avoid that area>? and pepperjacks is one of my favorites!!! do a lot of business there as it always comes up as a meeting place for some reason!!! 
06-09-2004, 04:01 PM
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Just make sure to be careful downtown when the bars let out. The age-old trap...
I was coming home from the bar, and had just put down two beers to quench my thirst from just getting done with hockey practice (goalies sweat a lot )...got to do the whole field sobriety test and in-car breathalyzer. That was fun. Don't worry too much - I'm adamant about not driving if I think I'd be around 0.08 bac. Times like these show why that's a good thing.
I'll keep an eye out to see if there's meet action going on next week.
Just make sure to be careful downtown when the bars let out. The age-old trap...
I was coming home from the bar, and had just put down two beers to quench my thirst from just getting done with hockey practice (goalies sweat a lot
)...got to do the whole field sobriety test and in-car breathalyzer. That was fun. Don't worry too much - I'm adamant about not driving if I think I'd be around 0.08 bac. Times like these show why that's a good thing.I'll keep an eye out to see if there's meet action going on next week.
06-09-2004, 04:53 PM
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Congrats on the new ride blizz81!! sounds nice. Sorry to hear of your recent troubles. I certainly feel visible (read neon) in the 8.
Sounds like an option for lunch next week at Pepperjacks, Thurs is open for me, or later (after 1230 to 100) wed. Honestly I have never been there but have heard good things. Leave in the am for the trip east so this will be my last two cents for input but really looking foreword to meeting other enthusiasts.
Sounds like an option for lunch next week at Pepperjacks, Thurs is open for me, or later (after 1230 to 100) wed. Honestly I have never been there but have heard good things. Leave in the am for the trip east so this will be my last two cents for input but really looking foreword to meeting other enthusiasts.
06-10-2004, 07:27 AM
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The Pepper Jacks I have gone to is at 132nd and Center. In the strip mall (on the NE corner) next to the strip mall with Valentino's in it, and there used to be a camping store (The Moose's Tooth) next to it>? this might be a more central location>?
06-10-2004, 07:43 AM
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I didn't realize there was one at 132nd -- much closer choice for most I am sure. I do have a golf outing next Thurs -- I am open every other day next week for lunch though.
06-10-2004, 09:15 AM
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my lunches next week are all open at this point- but come late tomorrow or for sure moday they will fill up- so if we could pick a day that would be SUPER cause I want to be there
cause I want to be there
06-10-2004, 02:53 PM
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The guy that did my midpipe/cat, coilovers, etc. would be happy to do it for you. He owns a speed shop down by 60th and Harrison (Speed World) -- good guy (Jason) -- pretty cheap -- has always been there to help when I needed it. Let me know if you want his number.
Otherwise -- all you really need for the catback is a few handtools, WD40, and ramps. Probably a 1 to 1.5 hour install. If I am available I would be glad to assist.
Otherwise -- all you really need for the catback is a few handtools, WD40, and ramps. Probably a 1 to 1.5 hour install. If I am available I would be glad to assist.
06-14-2004, 09:55 AM
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anytime sounds good 1 and after for me that day! hey blizz- what color is your three>? I saw a three at about 42nd and center this morning at about 10 to 7 that was driving like a bat outta hell!
06-14-2004, 11:58 AM
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Originally posted by Kain
anytime sounds good 1 and after for me that day! hey blizz- what color is your three>? I saw a three at about 42nd and center this morning at about 10 to 7 that was driving like a bat outta hell!
anytime sounds good 1 and after for me that day! hey blizz- what color is your three>? I saw a three at about 42nd and center this morning at about 10 to 7 that was driving like a bat outta hell!
It's titanium grey. Was funny...the day after, I was heading home and right by my apartment, passed a couple guys in a titanium grey S sedan w/sport pkg parked on the side of the street. The guy's neck about broke - I think he was peeping the navi screen :D
06-15-2004, 02:12 PM
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Ahhhh good to be home,
I feel sorry for all the people in the Chicago area. We got nailed on the way through I-80 for over 5 hours in stand still traffic. Some big accident with a hazardous waste spill.
Wed at Pepperjax around 1 should work just fine for me. Looking foreward to it.
I feel sorry for all the people in the Chicago area. We got nailed on the way through I-80 for over 5 hours in stand still traffic. Some big accident with a hazardous waste spill.
Wed at Pepperjax around 1 should work just fine for me. Looking foreward to it.
06-15-2004, 02:22 PM
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so today at like 1ish by 72nd a mercy I SWEAR TO GOD I saw an 8 that (it was from a little distance- close enough to recognize it as possibly an 8- far enough to not see detail) was painted all crazy!! it had sopme sort or red rear with a grey type fron paintjob- anyone else seen this or know what I am talking about- see you all tomorrow at 1
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Originally posted by Kain
so today at like 1ish by 72nd a mercy I SWEAR TO GOD I saw an 8 that (it was from a little distance- close enough to recognize it as possibly an 8- far enough to not see detail) was painted all crazy!! it had sopme sort or red rear with a grey type fron paintjob- anyone else seen this or know what I am talking about- see you all tomorrow at 1
so today at like 1ish by 72nd a mercy I SWEAR TO GOD I saw an 8 that (it was from a little distance- close enough to recognize it as possibly an 8- far enough to not see detail) was painted all crazy!! it had sopme sort or red rear with a grey type fron paintjob- anyone else seen this or know what I am talking about- see you all tomorrow at 1