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Old 03-20-2007 | 01:10 PM
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New Member Intro - Picking up 2007 RX-8 Today

Hi all,

I have been reading the pages of information here leading up to my decision to sign the papers for a 2007 Galaxy Grey RX-8 GT (fully loaded ver. in Canada). I was also lucky enough to get the Mazdaspeed package they are offering as a promotion in Canada.

Three years ago, I purchased a Mazda 3 GT, which I have been thoroughly impressed with. I have a racing background with open wheel karts, and this has given me a fine appreciation for a well mannered vehicle.

While the Mazda 3 is a great vehicle, the characteristics of a front wheel drive car has been an issue for me throughout ownership – especially in the rain. I am looking forward to moving to a rear wheel drive, balanced machine – also looking forward to switching off that TCS/DSC for some fun in the wet.

0-60 does not interest me, if it's speed I want, I can hop on my sportbike; nor do stats of one car compared to another. I had only one criteria for my next vehicle – ‘is it fun to drive’. The RX-8 answered that call - for me, nothing in its price range touches it. This car has some serious personality.

I have done my due diligence in regards to researching this car - I am prepared for some extra maintenance and fuel costs. I have seen the recommended break-in's listed on this site, and some seem a little excessive for me; I am going to meet it somewhere in between by keeping the rev's below 5K for the next 500KM, then slowly (over the next 500K) work my way up the rev range from there – never racing the engine, and no constant speeds.

Now that I have introduced myself, I look forward to contributing to the forum.

Cheers.

Brad
Old 03-20-2007 | 01:14 PM
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yea i saw an article on that and wow. make sure you post up some pics seriously. MS wheels and intake and other stuff right? wowie.
Old 03-20-2007 | 01:24 PM
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Welcome and pics please!
Old 03-20-2007 | 01:26 PM
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yea i saw an article on that and wow. make sure you post up some pics seriously. MS wheels and intake and other stuff right? wowie.
I need to take it back in 2 weeks to get everthing installed. Will post up some pics for sure. You get Mazdaspeed rims, spoiler, cold air intake and rotary badges.
Old 03-20-2007 | 02:08 PM
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So no bodykit?
Old 03-20-2007 | 02:21 PM
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Screw the body kit -- those rims are SEX
Old 03-20-2007 | 02:31 PM
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welcome and congrats
Old 03-20-2007 | 09:01 PM
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Old 03-20-2007 | 09:05 PM
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congrats on the new purchase!

I broke mine in over 1000 miles, and I began pushing it slightly at 700-800 miles. I do feel that a 2K mile break-in period is way long.
Old 03-20-2007 | 09:24 PM
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welcome to the club...
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