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Old 06-16-2004 | 07:02 PM
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Have you ever given a thumbs-up to a fellow RX-8 owner on the road?

I was just wondering if anyone has given a thumbs up to someone you see on the road with an RX-8? The 8 is a beautiful car and we all know that...why not congratulate someone else for having a chance to own one?..
Old 06-16-2004 | 07:09 PM
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all the time... and I expect one back as well..
Old 06-16-2004 | 07:15 PM
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of course
Old 06-16-2004 | 07:35 PM
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Yep! A guy in his 40's with his wife about 2 lanes away from me yelled out "hey nice car!", I yelled back complimenting him on his nice black 8. Then when I was on my way home a cute asian girl that drove the same color 8 as me drove up and said hey nice car. I looked over and was like wow this girl is fine lol. But anyways I give thumbs up to fellow RX8 drivers or anyone driving a nice car.
Old 06-16-2004 | 08:06 PM
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RX-8s and RX-7s...
Old 06-16-2004 | 08:08 PM
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I HATE giving thumbs up. I think it's dumb. I don't like getting them even more because I hate feeling obligated to give them!


I'd prefer a simple wave. or a short honk.
Old 06-16-2004 | 08:12 PM
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I just had a guy in a blue RX-8 pull up beside me at a light yesterday. Gave him a big thumbs up. It's just the polite thing to do. :D
Old 06-16-2004 | 08:12 PM
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Hmm. I usually just flash 'em :D
Old 06-16-2004 | 08:17 PM
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Just a simple look in their direction. Be discrete, Dude.
Old 06-16-2004 | 08:19 PM
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I tried flashing once, but I couldn't move because my seatbelt was too tight.

Originally posted by affenage
Hmm. I usually just flash 'em :D
Old 06-16-2004 | 08:30 PM
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Yep. Twice in two days. Small wave.
Old 06-16-2004 | 08:39 PM
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Originally posted by guy321
I tried flashing once, but I couldn't move because my seatbelt was too tight.
Take your foot off the brake to release the tension in the belt.
oh, and T shirts work best.
Old 06-16-2004 | 09:10 PM
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I'd like to, but in 1,000+ miles I have yet to see another (moving) RX-8
Old 06-16-2004 | 09:23 PM
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when ever i see an rx8, i wave or something of the like, even though i dont own an 8. strangly enough, even though ive waved to about 5 or 6 different 8's, the drivers have only responded to me once. i dont own an 8, so maybe thats the reason.
Old 06-16-2004 | 09:27 PM
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That's why. We don't have time for the likes of you!
Old 06-16-2004 | 09:45 PM
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Originally posted by HeelnToe
I'd like to, but in 1,000+ miles I have yet to see another (moving) RX-8
you've GOT to be kidding?!
Old 06-16-2004 | 09:46 PM
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Originally posted by guy321
I HATE giving thumbs up. I think it's dumb. I don't like getting them even more because I hate feeling obligated to give them!


I'd prefer a simple wave. or a short honk.

I have to agree with you "it makes me feel kinda funny" I would rather wave then pretend i am the Fonz
Old 06-16-2004 | 10:05 PM
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Thumbs up

I always give the thumbs up to rotary owners.
Even if some look at me like i got a third eye.
Why?
Just spredding the love
Old 06-16-2004 | 10:59 PM
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Yes, I try to signal to all the other rotary owners I pass by.
Old 06-16-2004 | 11:00 PM
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Wow folks, I have a hard time believing that not every RX8 owner loves their car as much as I. I make it a point to acknowledge every 8 I see. If I see one going the opposite way, I'll flash my brights. If I see one in a parking lot I'll leave a business card with RX8club.com written on it. I've been known to pull in behind somebody that's parking an 8 and congratulating them.
Old 06-16-2004 | 11:04 PM
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Thumbs up

I give a thumbs up to all RX's especially the 8!
Old 06-16-2004 | 11:07 PM
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I love the 8 and i love all other rotary cars, i just hate sticking my thumb out.

Do you really want to look like this???
Old 06-16-2004 | 11:48 PM
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Originally posted by affenage
you've GOT to be kidding?!
I started looking at the RX-8 in September of last year... I bought in November. Since then, I've seen just four moving 8s. Last week, while walking down the street, an 8 pulled out from a parking garage with its window down. I said, in a very loud voice, "Wow! That's an amazing-looking car! God, is that a rotary?" The driver had a BIG smile. Very funny.
Old 06-17-2004 | 12:07 AM
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Originally posted by affenage
you've GOT to be kidding?!
LOL, seriously...

All the more odd, as these parts tend to be overrun by the newly rich and trendy (no, not me - I'm just a poor native). I passed by a Viper last week, saw a couple Ferraris the week before, an Evo or two go by locally, an Sti is down the road... just got back from the local ice cream stand (which is simply a front for the same rich and trendy to park and show off their rides) packed with Porsches, BMWs, even a nicely done 56-57 Chevy...

And still no 8s.

Of course, now that I SAID that, lol... I'm sure I'll see 10 tomorrow
Old 06-17-2004 | 12:23 AM
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I wink at them by turning my fog lights on then off.


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