I love snow + OEM tires...who needs a turbo?
#1
RX8 and a Truk....
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I love snow + OEM tires...who needs a turbo?
:D Cuz these Dunlops aren't great, thus, they spin on command whilst on wet/slushy roads.
I got to enjoy our first snowfall (and probably our last) today, as work let people out early due to 'amber road conditions'. WA drivers typically freak the hell out at the first sign of snow. Of course, I'm one of the few who actually 'can' drive in snow. Yeah, everyone says they can, but I REALLY can.
:D :ego:
hah
Few photos from about 20 minutes ago, around my neighborhood.
![](http://www.d-mphotos.com/images/rx8/rx8snow3.jpg)
![](http://www.d-mphotos.com/images/rx8/rx8snow2.jpg)
And my favourite:
I got to enjoy our first snowfall (and probably our last) today, as work let people out early due to 'amber road conditions'. WA drivers typically freak the hell out at the first sign of snow. Of course, I'm one of the few who actually 'can' drive in snow. Yeah, everyone says they can, but I REALLY can.
![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
hah
Few photos from about 20 minutes ago, around my neighborhood.
![](http://www.d-mphotos.com/images/rx8/rx8snow3.jpg)
![](http://www.d-mphotos.com/images/rx8/rx8snow2.jpg)
And my favourite:
![](http://www.d-mphotos.com/images/rx8/rx8snow1.jpg)
#4
RX8 and a Truk....
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
nice, now try going up a hill!!!!
I have video of me not only going up a hill, but stopping on said hill, then taking off - all the while w/o using DSC
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
wanna see? :D
TM: It's a Canon S2 IS - last pic was indeed ps'd... :D
#5
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Here's the vid - you lose perspective while watching thru a computer, however...the hill is fairly steep - steep enough my kids weren't allowed to ride their bikes down it while they were a year or two younger. ![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I had just taken the 1st and 3rd pics above, jumped in the car, and drove home. I get 'on it' a bit, come to the crest of the hill, then stop, and continue on my way. Had I been going for 'just traction' instead of 'fun sliding/sounds' I coulda taken off easier.
:D
For best results, right-click and save as:
http://www.d-mphotos.com/movies/rx8snow186th.wmv
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I had just taken the 1st and 3rd pics above, jumped in the car, and drove home. I get 'on it' a bit, come to the crest of the hill, then stop, and continue on my way. Had I been going for 'just traction' instead of 'fun sliding/sounds' I coulda taken off easier.
:D
For best results, right-click and save as:
http://www.d-mphotos.com/movies/rx8snow186th.wmv
#6
Bummed, but bring on OU!
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The tail end of my trip home for Thanksgiving was enhanced by and inch or 2 of snowey slush. The KDW2's aren't snow tires, but they handled themselves remarkably well for summer tires.
#7
Originally Posted by dmp
I have video of me not only going up a hill, but stopping on said hill, then taking off - all the while w/o using DSC ![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
wanna see? :D
TM: It's a Canon S2 IS - last pic was indeed ps'd... :D
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
wanna see? :D
TM: It's a Canon S2 IS - last pic was indeed ps'd... :D
![Big Grin](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#9
RX8 and a Truk....
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Originally Posted by truemagellen
can you give me some pointers on the PS work? I have a great digital camera but have been to busy to play in PS, a little guidance would be much appreciated ![Big Grin](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Pointers are best given in real time - hit me up on msngr or aim
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#10
RX8 and a Truk....
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Originally Posted by shakRpahX8
haha
is that video got cut right before you ran into that pick up? =p
is that video got cut right before you ran into that pick up? =p
I know better than to endanger my wife's truck.
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#12
RX8 and a Truk....
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Originally Posted by Papapump51
DMP....what kind of body kit is that? I like that just enough to make a diffrence...may I know the brand?
Sure thing - it's stock Mazda - the Appearance Package (side skirts and front lip) also has the Factory rear wing.
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Thanks much!
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My 8 did not come with that... wonder how much Mazda would rape me for that kit..I like the I lik eit all but I was never a big wing person, so Wonder where I can get something close with out the Factory price tag!
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Originally Posted by Papapump51
My 8 did not come with that... wonder how much Mazda would rape me for that kit..I like the I lik eit all but I was never a big wing person, so Wonder where I can get something close with out the Factory price tag!
It was a $700 option/add-on when I got the car. Some guys sell the factory stuff when they upgrade to Mazdaspeed.
#16
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Originally Posted by Whitehot
That third picture is looking good as my desktop. How about a video of some snow doughnuts?
Thanks - snow is gone now - nothing left on the roads.
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damn, how far north are you or was this on the east side? we got a little dusting while at work in tacoma, but nothing that stuck. prolly better for me since growing up in hawaii guarantees no snow time
btw, nice pics, again..
btw, nice pics, again..
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#19
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Originally Posted by dmp
![](http://www.d-mphotos.com/images/rx8/rx8snow1.jpg)
looking forward to it! (missed it last thanksgiving, went south to nyc)
those rb exhaust tips looking great!
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that snow isn't the snow you gotta be worried about when driving with the stock dunlops.. it's the fine stuff that falls when it's really cold and sticks onto the road giving it a sheet of snow.. that's the **** you gotta be careful with, i noticed your take off was pretty good, but in the type of snow i'm talking about the car won't move and actually moves sideways .. really strange feeling..
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#24
RX8 and a Truk....
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thanks folks 0 you are REALLY too kind.
Jynx - fortunately, we never get really bad, Toronto-type snowfalls around these parts. By your standards, I bet our recent weather would be considered 'balmy'. If I drove with the DSC on, I'd have probably taken off a bit smoother, btw.
:D
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Jynx - fortunately, we never get really bad, Toronto-type snowfalls around these parts. By your standards, I bet our recent weather would be considered 'balmy'. If I drove with the DSC on, I'd have probably taken off a bit smoother, btw.
:D
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