Any rx-8 owners around the Baltimore area?

 

I'm in Baltimore, but don't know any other RX-8 owners here yet. Closest other owners I've met are fellow members of MSCCW (Mazda Sportscar Club of Washington). I'm originaly from DC so I'm used to heading down there to hang out with friends and family. Up here in Baltimore I'm a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University.

 

Yeah I haven't even seen many rx8's around baltimore. I've been working up in Baltimore for two years now, since I graduated from college. I'm originally from the Ocean City area. Have you attended any of the rx-8 or mazda meets?

 

I've attended some general Mazda events with the MSCW in DC and met a few other RX-8 owners (as well as a whole bunch of RX-7 and Miata owners). However, I haven't been to a "pure" RX-8 meet, or any meet in Baltimore (missed one or two due to finding out too late or other commitments).

 

Im just north of baltimore I get around a lot though i get down to glen burnie and towson a lot I have a Nordic green 8

 

Most every weekend I am in Towson. But, Live on the Eastern Shore

 

Hey guys,
Sionce you are talking about meeting other owners... we've just confirmed an informal meeting of RX-8 owners in Tysons Corner VA Sunday, Feb 29th at noon. See the Va/DC/Md meet thread for details.

Hope you can make it!

 

Umm Sundays are not good days for me. If you have a MEET on a Saturday close to Baltimore/DC drop me a line.

 

rx-8 2004, where on the eastern shore are you from?

 

Hey hey,
Another Baltimore RX fan in the hizzouse.
If we reach any sort of critical mass, we just might be able to organize a tech-night like the MSCW does down in NOVA. I for one could really learn a bunch from anyone out there who tinkers and tunes!

Cheers,
SPF

 

...I'm new to this forum, and for that matter, I'm a new RX-8 owner!

Just wanted to chime in as another B-more RX-8 guy. I have a Titanium Gray 6-speed, about 5 weeks old. I live and work in downtown Baltimore.

If there are any plans for a local meet and greet, let me know! I'm glad to be part of the "Rotary Revolution"!

Arvin

 

Welcome ArvinC. I live in the Mt. Washington area and have had my 8 for about 6 weeks.

 

Hello! Man, is it just me, or are the RX-8's really, REALLY scarce around here (Baltimore city/county)? Seems like I've never passed one to wave or beep to...and lots of people keep coming up to my car like they haven't seen one before?

Just odd...I've seen way more 350z's and even G35 coupes around.

Hope to catch up with ya' one day,

Arvin

 

It's not just you my friend there are a few up here in hardford county. but we are few and far inbetween there are a ton more 350's and G35's around I still get hey there's an RX-8 look. Still get the looks at the light I think its because they haven't really had a large campagne showing them off to the public. I do have to say it's nice having a car that not every other tom dick and harry has feel more like an idividual rather than a bandwagon kinda person.

 

Heya,

Glad to hear we're still a rare breed all over Maryland! Have to agree with you...one of the reasons I fell in love with the 8 was its uniqueness. You should see the looks I get outta' people when I tell 'em, "Oh, it doesn't have any cylinders...it's a Rotary."

Oh well...we should really try and get a Maryland RX Club going, you think? It seems like a cool idea on many fronts from the other "state" clubs out there. A club can get group buys, discounts, organized drives and events, etc.

At any rate, if you see a Titanium Grey 6-speed zoom-zooming down 95 from White Marsh to Baltimore...it could be me!

Arvin

 

Hey ArvinC,

Are you the guy who lives in the appartment building right near the Hippodrome & Lexinton Market? I belive I met you the other day when you chased my friend up the parking lot (a black 325i). I spend most up my time in Baltimore up neer JHU in Roland Park, but I'm originaly from DC. We didn't have much time to talk then (had to get back to work after picking up something my friend left at home), but if we're reaching a critical mass of owners here we could setup a meet. I'll also probably attend the next MSCW meeting down in DC/VA. There are plenty of RX7 and Miata owners down there, but only a few RX8's (two others that I have met, but I haven't been in a few months). I think the 8 is still fairly rare in the whole region, not just Maryland/B-more. Probably as the weather improves, we'll start seeing more .

David

 

I haven't seen one rx-8 in the baltimore area since I got mine in February. I've seen tons of 350z and g35 coupes. I enjoy being unique though.

 

David,

Yeah, that ws me! It was fun wheeling through there...almost like autocross. It was all in fun though...didn't want to seem like I was a d!ck.

Anyway, we all should definately try to organize some meet whether it be a Club event or just some parking lot time. I am so surprised that there are not that many RX-8 out there, though I have another owner here at the hospital I work at and saw another one (black) shooting up the JFX with me on Sunday.

Perhaps, as you've said, the nicer weather will bring more 8's out on the road. The car still remains unique though...had two people stop me at parking lots this weekend to talk about the 8.

Enjoy your drive...

Arvin

 

I spotted a black 8 on york rd. in Timonium. He passed me while I was turning, so I didnt see him till he went by me.

 

...attending the Rev-It-Up event down in DC on May 1st and 2nd? I'm registered for Session 22 on Sunday afternoon. Hope to meet up with some of you guys if you make it down!

Arvin

 

Hey guys,
I just wanted to let you know that I too am in the Baltimore area. I live in Carroll County but I work in the Towson area and can be seen commuting up and down 83 in the mornings and evenings. I too rarely see other 8's on the road. I can pretty much count on two hands the number that I've seen. I've seen a red one on two different occasions in Towson (I'm pretty sure that it's the same one because the windows were tinted). I think I've also seen the black one too but I'm not sure it's the same one. There's only one other owner that I've had a chance to talk to and he was in Hanover with his blue one.

Oh well, I just wanted to say hey!
Scott.

 

Yep, I'll be there all day Sunday.
My 8 will be in the Enthusiast's Tent and I am in group 22 as well.

 

Another Baltimore area owner.
Your right .....
Unfortunately, I rarely see one on my daily commute down 95 and the Capital Beltway.
My first trip in the 8 …. Yesterday, I watched one family go by … young boy in the back seat eyes/mouth wide open entranced looking at the 8. Despite the rain, a Mustang moved over three lanes pulled along side, again mouth wide open with a look of wonder ….she almost hit me … don’t think she had a clue what kind of car I was driving. Big grin on my face. What happens when the Sun comes back out?

 

Hey hey,
It almost seems like the numbers are growing up around B'more... I personally will be unable to attend RevItUp, but would like to suggest that we start rallying NOW for June at VIR and August at Summit Point. Summit Point, obviously, is a little easier to fit in. Both of these events are sponsored and organized by Mazda Drivers, LLC (http://www.mazdadrivers.com/) who set up a FANTASTIC event last weekend at VIR. If you want to see what your car can do without local law enforcement's heads turning, and in a safe environment, these are fantastic opportunities. The August 28/29 event at Summit Point is also this year's Mid-Atlantic RX-8 Festival, so lets represent Baltimore!

Cheers,

 

i'm in Glen Burnie, and i drive my 8 (when it's not snowing or raining) on 695 and 295 everyday. i occasionally cruise up thru B-more way, but the roads are sooooo bad, i try to avoid it! plus, i'm still paranoid about parking the car where i can't physically see it for any length of time. all that said, if a Baltimore-area RX-8 club is formed, count me in.

dave
(aka drifter d)