Notices
RX-8 Discussion General discussion about the RX-8 that doesn't fit in one of the specialty forums.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Am I the only one who does this?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 06-29-2009 | 01:49 PM
  #26  
05TouringRX8's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 218
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by adamwzl
...in your case WWP with clear corners just gives its a sharper look...
To my point, that's your opinion, and I appreciate it. But, I think clear corners are fine, but I like the car like it is and feel no need to spend money to change it. If that "lowers your opinion" of me as an RX-8 owner, then fine, but I don't see whether or not the mods I have or don't have being any indication of the person who own's the car. Of course, having an AT model around here makes you an automatic outcast to begin with, so I shouldn't expect much more.

Some say, the WWP looks better with no spoiler, I disagree. But that doesn't mean those that hold that opinion are any "lower" in my book.
Old 06-29-2009 | 04:14 PM
  #27  
Wert4580's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
Clear corners, lowered suspension, $$ rims - generic brand rims don't impress me. Enkeis, Volks do the trick.
Old 06-29-2009 | 04:35 PM
  #28  
Shijin-Kun's Avatar
Rotary Power!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 709
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
I tend to look at other rx8 in the parking lot. The first thing i check is if its an auto or manual. That tend to say how much fun the driver has.
Old 06-29-2009 | 04:52 PM
  #29  
luckygrrl's Avatar
1.3 liter piston eater
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
From: Middletown, OH
Originally Posted by 05TouringRX8
... I don't see whether or not the mods I have or don't have being any indication of the person who own's the car...
+1 I only have clear corners and rotor accents on my car and frankly I'm not interested in doing much else to it. This doesn't mean that I'm oblivious or that I don't care about my car and anyone who knows me can tell you that. I just like the car the way it is. Aside from the Mazdaspeed stuff, I really don't like any of the body kits I've seen on the car. It's all a matter of taste.

When I first got my car I used to have that mindset that people who don't modify their 8s didn't care about it, but that's really not the case. There are very few modded 8s in my immediate area, but there are quite a few owners, and I have found that once you talk to them the vast majority of them love their cars. And here's the kicker... out of about eight or so RX8 owners in Middletown (most of which I've met personally) I believe I'm the only one on this forum! Don't get me wrong this forum is a big help but just because people are not on it doesn't make them a bad RX8 owner.
Old 06-29-2009 | 05:59 PM
  #30  
adamwzl's Avatar
<3's Bunnies
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,690
Likes: 0
From: Murdaland
Originally Posted by 05TouringRX8
To my point, that's your opinion, and I appreciate it. But, I think clear corners are fine, but I like the car like it is and feel no need to spend money to change it. If that "lowers your opinion" of me as an RX-8 owner, then fine, but I don't see whether or not the mods I have or don't have being any indication of the person who own's the car. Of course, having an AT model around here makes you an automatic outcast to begin with, so I shouldn't expect much more.

Some say, the WWP looks better with no spoiler, I disagree. But that doesn't mean those that hold that opinion are any "lower" in my book.

Nothing will lower my opinion on if you decide to stay stock or not. I personally love the stock look of the rx8 and agree with you about the only other body kit I prefer on our car is mazdaspeed. Just some of the other kits look too much aggressive for my taste.

I was just suggesting clear corners as it makes for such a drastic appearance change to WWP as a few other colors out there, but hey if you like the amber more power to you! I'm not here to talk down or think less of someone for their choices. We have such a unique and wonderful car that whom ever owns one gets a thumbs up from me.

But most of the time when you see a completely stock 8 you hope that they know how to take care of the car in its proper way and not one of those oblivious 8 owners who dont top off their oil or change it when its suppose to. Then they go to edmunds.com and write their personal review of how bad this car is beause they didnt bother to read the owners manual and learn about the car and its maintance. Those are the ones that give the car a bad name. So when you see a rx8 with mods such as clear corners, strakes, mazdaspeed kit. You get that feeling that they actually know at least the basics of owning a rotary or you hope... I don't get that confindence if I see an 8 with aftermarket wheels but nothing else visually, as any teenager now can pop on some rims and call it a day but yet still know nothing at the end of the night.



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:24 PM.