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Old 07-12-2010   #1
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CICEnet ROTM - July '10 - Mr. Pockets' 2005 Mazda RX-8









Car: 2005 Mazda RX-8 GT
Titanium grey
42k miles, third engine


Exterior:
Stickers
Cone marks


Interior:
Simpson lap belt
Sunscreen stains


[i]Engine/Drivetrain:[/I]
Greddy SP2 catback exhaust
RX8Store midpipe with a Davesport 100cpi catalytic converter


Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires:
Stance GR+ coilovers
AWR adjustable rear endlinks
Wedsport TC005 wheels
Bridgestone RE-11 tires


Plans:
Drive it better


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Old 07-12-2010   #2
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real nice

but what is this?
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is it really the third engine?
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Congratulations, Well deserved
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lol @ cone marks and sunscreen stains...congrats dude!!
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real nice

but what is this? is it really the third engine?
Yes, it is!

To be fair, I have no idea how the car was treated in its first 25k miles. The engine is still under warranty, and I'm scared about that running out, but in the meantime it's a thrill to drive.
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Congrats Nick, nice car.

I always liked the Rx8, at least in therory it is an awesome car. Perhaps in a couple years when Mazda stopps replacing engines for free, I be able to pick one up for cheap and put an engine in it, that is powerful, light and gets good fuel milage. And than scare the heck out of anybody in SM. Moohhahahaha
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Congrats Nick!

Emanuel, why wait: http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=199455
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Congrats Nick!

Emanuel, why wait: http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=199455
I agree with post #10. $8000 for a hard used car that needs an engine is way to much.

Besides, I already have a project car waiting for me at home. I have to finish that one first if I have any interest in my marriage.
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I agree with post #10. $8000 for a hard used car that needs an engine is way to much.
Yeah, especially considering there were others on the same page with similar miles and a working engine for about the same money.
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Congrats Nick, nice car.

I always liked the Rx8, at least in therory it is an awesome car. Perhaps in a couple years when Mazda stopps replacing engines for free, I be able to pick one up for cheap and put an engine in it, that is powerful, light and gets good fuel milage. And than scare the heck out of anybody in SM. Moohhahahaha
I like this way of thinking
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