First-Time RX-8 Owner. Thank you.
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First-Time RX-8 Owner. Thank you.
Hey all,
I'm Bryan. I'm 32 and a new member here. First off, I wanted to thank this community for being here! I used this site as a major source for research when I was shopping. It was great to be able to browse the "start here" and DIY posts to see what I'd be getting into. So, Thank you all!
So, I bought my first RX-8 on Tuesday night and brought her home Wednesday night. She's a 2005 BB MT Sport with 103K miles. I drove a GT on Sunday with 84K on it it and there was a noticeable difference in power. My Isabelle pulls hard
(After 5K, that is ;P) I'm a VERY happy 8 owner!
So, onto the pics![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
First night home!
![](http://bryan.ravensight.org/media/permanent/RX-8/IMG_1002-1.jpg)
In her cozy spot in the garage.
![](http://bryan.ravensight.org/media/permanent/RX-8/IMG_1005-1.jpg)
Gotta love that 48/52 weight distribution! (With me in the front, it's a perfect 50/50!)
![](http://bryan.ravensight.org/media/permanent/RX-8/IMG_1021-1.jpg)
Last PCM update looks like it was done a loooong time ago.
![](http://bryan.ravensight.org/media/permanent/RX-8/IMG_1027-1.jpg)
And the money shot![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
![](http://bryan.ravensight.org/media/permanent/RX-8/IMG_1040-1.jpg)
I'll try to get some daytime pics with my DSLR when I wash her up.
See you all around!
Bryan
I'm Bryan. I'm 32 and a new member here. First off, I wanted to thank this community for being here! I used this site as a major source for research when I was shopping. It was great to be able to browse the "start here" and DIY posts to see what I'd be getting into. So, Thank you all!
So, I bought my first RX-8 on Tuesday night and brought her home Wednesday night. She's a 2005 BB MT Sport with 103K miles. I drove a GT on Sunday with 84K on it it and there was a noticeable difference in power. My Isabelle pulls hard
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
So, onto the pics
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
First night home!
![](http://bryan.ravensight.org/media/permanent/RX-8/IMG_1002-1.jpg)
In her cozy spot in the garage.
![](http://bryan.ravensight.org/media/permanent/RX-8/IMG_1005-1.jpg)
Gotta love that 48/52 weight distribution! (With me in the front, it's a perfect 50/50!)
![](http://bryan.ravensight.org/media/permanent/RX-8/IMG_1021-1.jpg)
Last PCM update looks like it was done a loooong time ago.
![](http://bryan.ravensight.org/media/permanent/RX-8/IMG_1027-1.jpg)
And the money shot
![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
![](http://bryan.ravensight.org/media/permanent/RX-8/IMG_1040-1.jpg)
I'll try to get some daytime pics with my DSLR when I wash her up.
See you all around!
Bryan
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I don't think there's any power difference between the Sport and GT models with the RX-8. I know the manual has a little more HP.
The GT has additional features like traction control, sunroof, bose audio, leather, etc.
I own a 2010 sport. I just bought it this past Friday.
The GT has additional features like traction control, sunroof, bose audio, leather, etc.
I own a 2010 sport. I just bought it this past Friday.
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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In the meantime, I'm going to drive the **** out of it and figure out exactly what, if anything, I want to change! So far, I'm loving every bit of it.
Bryan
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Yeah I was thinking that too. I was going to mention it but figured someone else would. ![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
It's a shame these engines lose compression over time like that. I wonder if anyone has gotten an RX8 over 200K.
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
It's a shame these engines lose compression over time like that. I wonder if anyone has gotten an RX8 over 200K.
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