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Old 11-13-2005 | 03:54 PM
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at last an rx-8 owner...

hey,
just posting to show my gratitude towards my parents.

I finally bought my rx-8 after so long. I was begging my parents from the age of 16 to get me the rx8.Being still only 17 and still not havin a licence to be able to drive legally(in cyprus we get our learning licence at 18).,is the worst fellin.I spend hours and hours just lookin at my car.
I imported it from japan.its the 250 bhp model with most extras.Titanium gray.I LOVE IT

Any general tips from expirienced rx-8 drivers i should know about
Thanks ,alex

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Old 11-13-2005 | 04:04 PM
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welcome, and beware the meanies who will harrass you for not buyin it yourself ...

welcome to the insanity ... um, i mean the forum!!!
Old 11-13-2005 | 04:22 PM
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i pay them back though.I give them my sallarie i earn from playin soccer
Old 11-13-2005 | 04:23 PM
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good for you! a lot of peeps will just take the car and then post up crap about how spoiled they are. thats where the bad reputation comes from ...
Old 11-13-2005 | 04:31 PM
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I think I have said this before, but all new RX8 owners need to post PICS Congrats on the new car.

Out of curiousity, can you run a scan on your ECU and tell us what PCM flash you have?
Old 11-13-2005 | 04:32 PM
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^ LOL, you will now have to explain what the hell scan, ECU and flash are!! i was a n00b not too long ago so i remember wondering wtf all these acronyms were!
Old 11-13-2005 | 04:35 PM
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ye you will have to explain to me what it is.i havent got a clue
Old 11-13-2005 | 04:42 PM
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Sorry to confuse you, but each car has a certain level of software flashed into it's Powertrain Control Module, (PCM). Retrieving the version number of this software would require the use of a diagnostic scan tool that plugs into the ODBII port located under your dash.

If you purchased the Scanalyser from http://www.performancedesign.com.au/, then you could run your own diagnostics when you have trouble codes thrown. It will also read your current level of software. I was mainly just curious as to what version the JDM cars run.

Now post some pics!
Old 11-13-2005 | 04:48 PM
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Congrats!

I just bought an '04 GT6MT Brilliant Black w/Red/Back Interior last week. It had 28k miles on it.

Still have a'93 VR RX-7in my drivewayas well.
Old 11-13-2005 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
Sorry to confuse you, but each car has a certain level of software flashed into it's Powertrain Control Module, (PCM). Retrieving the version number of this software would require the use of a diagnostic scan tool that plugs into the ODBII port located under your dash.

If you purchased the Scanalyser from http://www.performancedesign.com.au/, then you could run your own diagnostics when you have trouble codes thrown. It will also read your current level of software. I was mainly just curious as to what version the JDM cars run.

Now post some pics!
or next time you are at the dealer, ask them to scan and give you a printout. it will show on there ...
Old 11-13-2005 | 05:07 PM
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Congrats!

I just bought an '04 GT6MT Brilliant Black w/Red/Back Interior last week. It had 28k miles on it.

Still have a'93 VR RX-7in my drivewayas well.
WELCOME! got rotary in yer blood eh?
Old 11-13-2005 | 05:28 PM
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Welcome aboard, and congratulations for getting the fastest color! :-)
Old 11-13-2005 | 07:06 PM
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Welcome, enjoy the ride!

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Old 11-13-2005 | 08:34 PM
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Welcome aloxide and Foz.

Enjoy the ride and have fun modding!
Old 11-13-2005 | 09:23 PM
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I wish my parents would have bought me something like that when i was 18. Hehe, I think they gave me a couple grand towards my Eagle Talon i had at that time.

Congratulations, just don't be a dumbass and total it.....they may never get you anything nice again!!!!
Old 11-14-2005 | 07:54 AM
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Congrats, thank your parents daily, and treat your 8 with much love.

Welcome...
Old 11-14-2005 | 08:09 AM
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Congrats on the 8, and as rx8wannahave said, thank your parents daily.
Old 11-14-2005 | 01:34 PM
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thanks guys
I will try my best not to total,
i no everyone thinks it will never happen to them...... today at my college we had a road safety campain and i saw poople who there children lost their lives or people which cant walk for not wearing a seatbelt .
always where a seatbelt
Old 11-14-2005 | 01:44 PM
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YES, I agree 100%...

ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS WHERE YOUR SEATBELT!!!

I can't drive without it nor will I be a passenger in a car without them (old car, broken seatbelt, etc)
Old 11-15-2005 | 12:13 PM
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here are some pictures of my rx-8 soon as i got it.I will send more when i add some parts to it
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Old 11-15-2005 | 01:03 PM
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Sweet color
Old 11-20-2005 | 03:35 PM
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ye i love it aswell
Old 11-20-2005 | 05:11 PM
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welcome
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