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Old 07-10-2006 | 07:24 PM
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I've been driving my mom's for a few days, and I find it interesting that they gave the car 040s for shoes instead of 050s. I was able to tell just how much worse they were than the 050s that come stock on the S2k. ...
Yeah, those were exactly my thoughts the last time I stood it on it's nose.
Old 07-10-2006 | 07:26 PM
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Complaining about cup holders being warm is a bit much. You could probably insulate it without a huge amount of work. Weak air conditioning on the other hand is a bigger problem and a symptom of the same problem.
There's a solution for the weak air conditioning though. Search the forums and you'll read a few threads on it.
Old 07-10-2006 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_in_DC
There's a solution for the weak air conditioning though. Search the forums and you'll read a few threads on it.
Don't I need an RX-8 first?
Old 07-10-2006 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_in_DC
There's a solution for the weak air conditioning though. Search the forums and you'll read a few threads on it.
Me and my dad drove up through L.A. and up to Moore Park last Saturday. The ambient temperatures outside reached 95-degrees Fahrenheit and we were comfortable with the A/C on and the fan dial on the "1". I dunno how accurate the in-car temp guage is though. I've found it to be 3-4 degrees off from other temps displayed by banks and whatnot.
Old 07-10-2006 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by saturn
Don't I need an RX-8 first?
Details, always details...
Old 07-11-2006 | 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
if you buy the car then you could become addicted to this forum . then when oit goes down you'll get anxiety fueled withdraw symptoms. almost like a nic fit. its just bad. you dont want that....
Both tragically and oddly bizarre, but true. I find myself drawn to this board when i've nothing to do on the net. It's like a curse.
Old 07-11-2006 | 10:19 AM
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^ bah. I'm using to avoid actually doing work. And I blame all of you!
Old 07-11-2006 | 11:47 AM
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Loving it

I owned a 10th Anniversary Edition RX-7 (stock Turbo) a few years ago. I loved it, the tiny engine with this insane amount of power! The math genius that thinks a GTO with a massive V8 and weighs how much, is a better choice? Hmm some people should just buy a nice bike at Wal-Mart and leave the driving to people that know that it is the entire package that matters, not just how big it is. Size is important, but without control and Pimpness; it is nothing!

Recently I bought an '06 Shinka and it is incredibly fun to drive. Hell I put almost 3K miles on it in less than a month! I mean 50/50 weight distribution, impecible handling at any speed, turns heads constantly and is definately a girl car as it attracts more putty than cat nip!

Peace
Old 07-12-2006 | 02:07 AM
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I am now the proud owner of a brand new 2005 silver base model RX-8. w00t.
Old 07-12-2006 | 02:16 AM
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Congrats!
Old 07-12-2006 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by sillybastard
Size is important, but without Pimpness; it is nothing!
agreed with most of it up till about here...
Old 07-12-2006 | 05:42 AM
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Congrats! Sunlight silvers are the best!
Old 07-12-2006 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by CodingParadox
I am now the proud owner of a brand new 2005 silver base model RX-8. w00t.
Ha. I thought this thread was being jacked. Then I realized you started it. Congrats.
Old 07-12-2006 | 11:41 AM
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reason not to buy the 8 is, G. W. hates ppl who drives 8's. btw grats
Old 07-12-2006 | 01:22 PM
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And the number one reason to not buiy an RX-8!

Because Rinkadink owns one.
Old 07-12-2006 | 01:46 PM
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C'mon now, Ike. That's not right. That's a terrible reason not to buy an 8, though a good reason to join rx8web.
Old 07-12-2006 | 01:52 PM
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You shouldn't buy one because you suck!
Old 07-12-2006 | 01:56 PM
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Clever, NoTears. I wonder how you got your 1369 posts...
Old 07-12-2006 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CodingParadox
Clever, NoTears. I wonder how you got your 1369 posts...
It involved a lot of pie...
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