RX-8 eat and meet in Richmond, VA
01-11-2004, 09:47 AM
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Originally posted by Hanzo
Man, none of the RX8 guys showed up to the Friday night meet. Hope to see you guys next Friday then.
Man, none of the RX8 guys showed up to the Friday night meet. Hope to see you guys next Friday then.
01-11-2004, 10:03 AM
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Originally posted by msrecant
I know you have already told me onece. Where do you guys meet?
I know you have already told me onece. Where do you guys meet?
01-11-2004, 05:35 PM
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I WAS OUT OF TOWN!!!!
Anyway, I am back and got to do some damage on this forum.
I just got my car back from Cap Maz too, they warrentied my alighnment for me~! Sweet!
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Anyway, I am back and got to do some damage on this forum.
I just got my car back from Cap Maz too, they warrentied my alighnment for me~! Sweet!
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01-12-2004, 06:05 PM
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If any of you decide to put an MP3/CD changer in please let me know. I accidently left a cd in my player when I changed it out so if you were willing to let me slave my cd player for like 30 seconds to get the cd out I would be grateful 
01-13-2004, 08:54 AM
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Originally posted by Chirorx8
Hurry up with those strakes!
Hurry up with those strakes!
U guys and your strakes!!! Whats up wit dat!
Oh Chirox8..Vinny's brother's name is TJ..and I don't think he likes girls if you get my drift....
01-13-2004, 09:37 AM
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Originally posted by 9-K Rever
U guys and your strakes!!! Whats up wit dat!
U guys and your strakes!!! Whats up wit dat!
Pin striping can also be used to achieve this but I believe the few attempts at pin striping of an RX-8 have resulted in execution of the car owners by members of the RX8Forum.
Short Response: They look cool
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01-13-2004, 10:08 AM
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Originally posted by msrecant
Technical Response: The current stylistic design trends result in a "thick" look from the side, a failing for most contemporary sports cars (look at the 350Z). While the RX-8 suffers less from this than most, many people believe it can be improved by stylistic elements that lengthen the lines of the car by breaking the large expanse of flat sheet metal on the side. Strakes help to achieve this.
Pin striping can also be used to achieve this but I believe the few attempts at pin striping of an RX-8 have resulted in execution of the car owners by members of the RX8Forum.
Short Response: They look cool.
Technical Response: The current stylistic design trends result in a "thick" look from the side, a failing for most contemporary sports cars (look at the 350Z). While the RX-8 suffers less from this than most, many people believe it can be improved by stylistic elements that lengthen the lines of the car by breaking the large expanse of flat sheet metal on the side. Strakes help to achieve this.
Pin striping can also be used to achieve this but I believe the few attempts at pin striping of an RX-8 have resulted in execution of the car owners by members of the RX8Forum.
Short Response: They look cool
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From a Japanese sports car enthusiest stand point. (responce to the technical answer)
In the Japanese market performance vehicals are not realesed with PIN STRIPES or SIDE STRAKES. In keeping with the styling in those markets strakes should not be considerd appropriet additions to the RX8 styleing.
Considerations will be made for body kits, side skirts and certain perfomance wings.
Tastefull additions should be cross-refrenced with past RX stylings and modifications for enhancements of the RX8 appearance.
And strakes were never in the equation.
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I feel like we are discussing a breed of dog for AKA qualification.
01-13-2004, 10:41 AM
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Seriously, my main interest in strakes is that they look unusual and they are big enough to be noticed (unlike wheel centers or rotary accents). Not something that you regularly see on contemporary cars.
I have not been a fan of traditional style enhancements like airdams, aero kits and wings (although the RX-8 wing does look good). The result is a little muscular for my taste. For some reason the retro look of the strakes appeals to me. Since Chirorx8 and I are the ones interested in strakes, it may even be age related.
Just remember, there is no accounting for taste.
I have not been a fan of traditional style enhancements like airdams, aero kits and wings (although the RX-8 wing does look good). The result is a little muscular for my taste. For some reason the retro look of the strakes appeals to me. Since Chirorx8 and I are the ones interested in strakes, it may even be age related.
Just remember, there is no accounting for taste
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01-13-2004, 10:45 AM
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Originally posted by msrecant
Seriously, my main interest in strakes is that they look unusual and they are big enough to be noticed (unlike wheel centers or rotary accents). Not something that you regularly see on contemporary cars.
I have not been a fan of traditional style enhancements like airdams, aero kits and wings (although the RX-8 wing does look good). The result is a little muscular for my taste. For some reason the retro look of the strakes appeals to me. Since Chirorx8 and I are the ones interested in strakes, it may even be age related.
Just remember, there is no accounting for taste.
Seriously, my main interest in strakes is that they look unusual and they are big enough to be noticed (unlike wheel centers or rotary accents). Not something that you regularly see on contemporary cars.
I have not been a fan of traditional style enhancements like airdams, aero kits and wings (although the RX-8 wing does look good). The result is a little muscular for my taste. For some reason the retro look of the strakes appeals to me. Since Chirorx8 and I are the ones interested in strakes, it may even be age related.
Just remember, there is no accounting for taste
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Hahahha! I think I will blame it on the age!
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01-13-2004, 12:43 PM
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Looking at :
http://www.mazda.co.jp/accessory/garage/rx-8/rx-8.html
and putting the front air dam and the strakes on.
But first Carzoomers chip.
Maybe Borla
http://www.mazda.co.jp/accessory/garage/rx-8/rx-8.html
and putting the front air dam and the strakes on.
But first Carzoomers chip.
Maybe Borla
01-13-2004, 01:16 PM
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Originally posted by Chirorx8
Looking at :
http://www.mazda.co.jp/accessory/garage/rx-8/rx-8.html
and putting the front air dam and the strakes on.
But first Carzoomers chip.
Maybe Borla
Looking at :
http://www.mazda.co.jp/accessory/garage/rx-8/rx-8.html
and putting the front air dam and the strakes on.
But first Carzoomers chip.
Maybe Borla
I want this intake manifold..
http://www.re-amemiya.co.jp/rx_8/rx_8/s_rx_8_mani.html
and this muffler and mid pipe..
http://www.re-amemiya.co.jp/rx_8/rx_8/s_rx_8_muff.html
RE AMEMIYA BABEY!!!
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01-13-2004, 03:33 PM
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Originally posted by Hanzo
If I can drive the old miata I can fit in the Crossfire.
If I can drive the old miata I can fit in the Crossfire.
What? Are you going to drive it like Ace Ventura??
01-13-2004, 04:38 PM
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Originally posted by Hanzo
If I can drive the old miata I can fit in the Crossfire.
If I can drive the old miata I can fit in the Crossfire.
My husband can barely fit in a Miata-how the heck do you cram yourself in? I'll bet you have to have to top down so you can look over the windshield, right?
01-13-2004, 04:40 PM
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Originally posted by Elara
My husband can barely fit in a Miata-how the heck do you cram yourself in? I'll bet you have to have to top down so you can look over the windshield, right?
My husband can barely fit in a Miata-how the heck do you cram yourself in? I'll bet you have to have to top down so you can look over the windshield, right?
Hence my last statement!