Hello from Florida!
#1
Hello from Florida!
So I guess this is my first post despite having an account here for a while. I've read many threads here and I'm excited to get to know some of you on here.
My name is Ben, I am from Central Florida. I'm 21 and I've been an Rx8 owner for nearly 2 years now. When I'm not driving, I'm usually working as a computer tech or playing music. (my other car is a VW Passat.. my first). lol.
So far my experience with the 8 has been great. Within 2 months of owning the car, I had amassed 2 speeding tickets and one citation. I learned my lesson. (None since then). I haven't "modded" my car really. I've read the "vast" list of modifications for this line... Rather, I have installed a new Mishimoto rad and Exedy Clutch, aside from tires and brakes. I currently daily this car, but the long run hopes are to join a couple race clubs and try my hand at autocross. (Sebring International Raceway driving school advanced class actually drive Rx8's; intermediate drive Mx5)
I do personal photography for local race and auto events, and conventions, so I like taking a lot of photos, but here is my '05 8..
inb4. i know headlights.. and it needs a bath.
My name is Ben, I am from Central Florida. I'm 21 and I've been an Rx8 owner for nearly 2 years now. When I'm not driving, I'm usually working as a computer tech or playing music. (my other car is a VW Passat.. my first). lol.
So far my experience with the 8 has been great. Within 2 months of owning the car, I had amassed 2 speeding tickets and one citation. I learned my lesson. (None since then). I haven't "modded" my car really. I've read the "vast" list of modifications for this line... Rather, I have installed a new Mishimoto rad and Exedy Clutch, aside from tires and brakes. I currently daily this car, but the long run hopes are to join a couple race clubs and try my hand at autocross. (Sebring International Raceway driving school advanced class actually drive Rx8's; intermediate drive Mx5)
I do personal photography for local race and auto events, and conventions, so I like taking a lot of photos, but here is my '05 8..
inb4. i know headlights.. and it needs a bath.
#3
You need to come to dark side. I just posted in the SE forum. Will cure you from the speeding tickets, and a lot less scary than Sebring....
https://www.rx8club.com/se-rx-8-foru...-dates-254524/
https://www.rx8club.com/se-rx-8-foru...-dates-254524/
#4
Rotaryduff, yeah.. it might need a little more than tlc.
04green, that is tempting. really.. good price too. but with the way my schedule is set up, making time out for a weekend trip like that is a bit unlikely. I will hold on to that offer and continue to check the links for further dates however. thank you.
04green, that is tempting. really.. good price too. but with the way my schedule is set up, making time out for a weekend trip like that is a bit unlikely. I will hold on to that offer and continue to check the links for further dates however. thank you.
#5
Understood.
That group and track is one I would recommend highly for starting out. There are others, including a few I want to try to attend, but Roebling is where I let my kids start. Dark Side goes in May and November.
That group and track is one I would recommend highly for starting out. There are others, including a few I want to try to attend, but Roebling is where I let my kids start. Dark Side goes in May and November.
#6
That's good to know.
I think I'll go ahead and create an account there to get the notifications. Depending on when in November, I could probably make time to go. November is also host to Motor Trend Auto Shows in Tampa and Orlando as well as Hot Import Nights.
I think I'll go ahead and create an account there to get the notifications. Depending on when in November, I could probably make time to go. November is also host to Motor Trend Auto Shows in Tampa and Orlando as well as Hot Import Nights.
#8
Welcome,
Sign up for Dark Side. Come play..
@ Reg. Check out the videos in the event post.. Which looks like more fun. Passing Porsches, or looking at cars.. BTW, I have seen Lambos, R8s, Porsche GTs, Ford GTs and things I do not recognize at the track. But, the best part, is passing a Corvette and telling the guy you have a 1.3L engine.
Sign up for Dark Side. Come play..
@ Reg. Check out the videos in the event post.. Which looks like more fun. Passing Porsches, or looking at cars.. BTW, I have seen Lambos, R8s, Porsche GTs, Ford GTs and things I do not recognize at the track. But, the best part, is passing a Corvette and telling the guy you have a 1.3L engine.
#9
Welcome,
Sign up for Dark Side. Come play..
@ Reg. Check out the videos in the event post.. Which looks like more fun. Passing Porsches, or looking at cars.. BTW, I have seen Lambos, R8s, Porsche GTs, Ford GTs and things I do not recognize at the track. But, the best part, is passing a Corvette and telling the guy you have a 1.3L engine.
Sign up for Dark Side. Come play..
@ Reg. Check out the videos in the event post.. Which looks like more fun. Passing Porsches, or looking at cars.. BTW, I have seen Lambos, R8s, Porsche GTs, Ford GTs and things I do not recognize at the track. But, the best part, is passing a Corvette and telling the guy you have a 1.3L engine.
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