jniamehr

Ive wanted this car for a nice long time, and I am finally going to buy one hopefully this Sunday, a auto with the sports package or the touring package (Im turning 17 on Jan 28th) and I wanted to get a few questions answered.

Ive been following this board for a long time, and Ive read about the RX-8's performance in the snow, and how you need to have snow tires to be able to drive in it (well), I was hoping a few people from the East Coast could help me out and chime in on the topic, and if there is any place (Long Island local) that I could get the tires (if you could please suggest a few) at a nice price? How much should they run?

Next question is where is the best place to go for my audio needs, price and installation wise, for my 8.. Since im probably getting the sport package, and no one has really reported on it, can someone chime in with the +/- of the basic stero, and what should and does need to be done to it and how much it should run me.

I am new to this whole thing, I got a pretty nice deal on the car, I got it for 300 over the invoice (the one with the sports package) and dont want to be taken on the rest of the car accessories and equipment. I would really appreciate any help I can get.

jniamehr

Bump, I really need some help....

jniamehr

C'mon todays my bday, someones gotta answer....

RotaryZZ

jniamehr,

As far as getting a good deal for a set of snow tires, you can try either Costco or www.tirerack.com. Both have great price and great service.

As for the audio, it depends on whether you're an audiophile or not. To me, the OEM setup is good enough.

Cheers,
Pete

jniamehr

Thanks Pete! Well Im sort of an audiophile, but not diehard.... Im the type of kid that needs bass, so Im guessing Ill put a subwoofer in the trunk, probably a JL... and I live near a costco, so Ill be sure to stop by.. how about sears?

RotaryZZ

I'll stick to Tirerack or Costco for tires as they offer the best value in my experience.

jniamehr

Any suggestions on tires?

Im either getting the Sport Package or the Grand Touring Package, do they have different tire sizes etc?

Also a suggestion to all who are negotiating car prices like I am, make sure no matter what to make an agreement (written) that they will change your tires free of charge... I know Great Neck Mazda agreed to do that with me...

wolfbeast

I am selling a set of winter wheels and tires on ebay. They are 17"x7" FRD 6 wheels and 225/50-17 Toyo Garit HT tires. There has been many reviews of this tire and how its great in the snow. Check this thread for performance details:

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...highlight=Toyo

Here is more info:

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...threadid=19027

Here is the auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2456135059

Neil

jniamehr

May I ask is there a reason you are selling them?

wolfbeast

I found a set of 18"s that I can get from a friend... but i had already bought this set.

Thus, I am selling it at a loss just to get rid of it. I am willing to lose a little $$ to get 18" wheels. The set I am selling is NEW and still in the original packaging. It comes with all the lug nuts also.

Neil

NoVa

i got my rx-8 from great neck mazda....The dealership i prefer is wantagh mazda though because they are more friendly and closer to where i live.

jniamehr

NoVa, I emailed you from the forum I had a few q's that maybe you could answer? It was about insurance you ever get it?

jniamehr

Thanks for the offer, Ill go over my funds today, see what my budget is (Im paying for the accesories and stuff myself...)

Shocka

i got mine from Wantagh Mazda nice guys. Ill give u my sales man name.

as for the winter they offered me Snow Tires and Wheels
17" Millie Miglias. i dont remember the price though. The guy whose in charge of finances there also handles accessories..

personally i have another winter car and dont drive the RX in the snow at all. but i would def reccomend those guys.

jniamehr

Thanks Shocka, Ill let them know you sent me, just give me your name and the salesmens name PM me