Hey guys, just pulled my 8 into my garage for the first time last weekend (used silver 07) and just a week later, tonight, I got my first speeding ticket.... figures.
I was paced by an unmarked SUV going 85 in a 60 zone. Anyway, anyone have any tips or any useful information about fixing a speeding ticket? I hear all the ads on the radio but I'm interested if anyone here knows anything useful. Thanks

 

Just get a lawyer, dress nice and show up to court that should do the trick.


Anybody want an hks hi power exhaust $300 OBO

 

got a lawyer, and dont even have to go to court. just a large fine

 

Country Day School, eh? Graduating this year, I take it? Class of '99 here.

Lawyer, no court appearance (as long as it's not a ticket for ~25+ over or so where they might require you to be in court), and you're all set. No points dinging your insurance is worth the fine, usually.

 

I was going 85, so I would have to appear in court but apparently it's not required if my lawyer is representing me.
And yes, class '09 country day. Glad to see an alumni on here

 

On a more positive note, sent my ECU off for the Racing Beat PCM flash. Hope to have the ecu back in the car by tomorrow night to try it out.

 

Got new rubber on my wheels; Potenza RE-01Rs (closeout @ TireRack). Cobalt Friction GT Sport pads, ATE SuperBlue brake fluid, new Redline rear diff. & tranny fluids all swapped in this weekend! Gearbox is smooth as butter again, and the car stops unbelievably hard! Getting an alignment this friday.

I want a mazdaspeed exhaust...

 

Hey CDS class of 1985 here. Wow, imagine that, three of us. I got pulled over last year doing 39 in a 30. I apologized, said I was sorry, guilty, etc. Being nice did not help. I had a lawyer friend fix it, he didn't charge me, but I had to pay Olivette about $120.

 

Got the ECU back in the 8 and man can I feel a difference. Red line has been adjusted from 9000rpm to 9500rpm. Instead of the power dropping off around 7500rpm, it climbs full out all the way to 9500rpm. Got on some open road and floored it in 4th gear. It screamed all the way to 9500rpm with no problem where I realized I was doing 130 mph. This tune is impressive and pretty surprising. Just wish I had some area to test out 5th and 6th gear. Felt like the car was saying "130 is nothing, I want more.....zoom, zoom!"

 

I'll be flipping 150K tomorrow on my way from Columbus to Minneapolis for work. Original engine and the only issues have been coils and an oil leak @ 60K and the throwout bearing @ 65K. Take care of your baby and she'll take care of you.

 

whats up guys my name is luis and i run the club over in nola (new orleans) im planning a huge road trip for my club and st louis is one of my planed stops we will be staying the night

what i would like to know is if you guys would like to set up a joint meet on aug 30.
i would like to get some good pics by the arch

anyways get back to me. the best way to contact me is through im my info is under my avatar. you can also find more info about our road trip on our page http://evolv.webs.com/index_files/Pa...opicID=1649713

thanks luis

 

cool just let me know who to stay in contact with and aug 30 is a sunday. also if anyone would like to join us on our trip a return route is being made

 

Couldn't be happier. Just have to pay attention more to how quick I'm going. Seems to accelerate and get on it more now.

 

the meet sounds interesting i may be in town on the 30th. if so i would be interested

 

thats great just try to keep me posted im trying to keep things together with 11 other clubs besides my own lol

 

I *might* show up... I am on the other hand committed to the opening autocross event this Sunday.

 

Gotta sign up for a weekend SCCA membership if you're not already a member ($15), and then there is the event fee itself ($25). more info here: http://www.stlsolo.org/ . Registration here: http://stlscca.motorsportreg.com/

 

Guys im looking into getting some new wheels for my 8, but i want some opinions. Here is a quick photoshop someone did of my car, if you would let me know which ones you like better, my vote is for the axis matrix (the ones on the right) i just wanna see what everyone elses opinion is.

thanks,
Brett

 

I prefer the simple look of the ones on the left. The ones on the right are just a little too ghetto for me, if you know what I mean. If you get the ones on the right....get them in 22's yo! You be illin, foo!