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Postby *DarthRX8* » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:14

While I will still be on the forums daily my 8 is now in Pam Desert, CA with my parents. It will stay there until 2013 :( when I return from Germany.

Driving my 8 down to AZ (800 or so miles) was a blast!!!!!

I also have a new found hate against 8 owners at Sea Level! My 8 felt like a wild animal at sea level. I saw 226 MAF on my AP while in AZ for a week and my 8 pulled like a mo fo compared to CO.

It was very hard leaving it behind, but at least I get to keep it! Goal is to save money for a turbo kit and do the install when I return.

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Postby RX-7 Chris » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:14

Cool Glad the trip went well. When do you head to Germany?
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Postby kingtut » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:14

Best wishes for you and your family, Sterling:79731810:
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Postby *DarthRX8* » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:14

RX-7 Chris wrote:Cool Glad the trip went well. When do you head to Germany?


May 23rd we step onto a plane and fly away, LOL! Very excited :)

Extremely sad that I cannot bring my 8... But oh well. You can't get everything your way...
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Postby Stealth01 » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:14

Have a great trip! I may see you there lol.
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Postby *DarthRX8* » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:14

Thanks! Should be a fun 3 years with my family. BEst part about this job is that it is non deployable!
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Postby *DarthRX8* » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:14

My Dad sent me a text with this picture today. Got it waxed and detailed for me!

Never thought I would miss it this bad and our Honda Odyessy Doesn't compare, :lol:
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Postby Renesis Rx » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:14

I know what you mean about 8's at sea level. I just got back from Oklahoma last week and driving it there was like driving another car. It can actually accelerate down there!! I feel in love with it again, then I came home...
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Postby erod550 » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:14

It really does make a huge difference in N/A cars. Hell even the little Mazda3 my friend and I rented in Seattle felt very peppy and quick. I'm jealous of all the people at sea level, but at the same time it's nice for me because having a turbo gives me an advantage over the N/A guys up here, heh.

Sorry you have to give up your car for three years man. Hopefully you are able to get something fun to drive while you're over there.
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Postby *DarthRX8* » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:14

Renesis Rx wrote:I know what you mean about 8's at sea level. I just got back from Oklahoma last week and driving it there was like driving another car. It can actually accelerate down there!! I feel in love with it again, then I came home...


I have always heard but never thought it would be that substancial!

Made it even harder to leave it behind...

erod550 wrote:Sorry you have to give up your car for three years man. Hopefully you are able to get something fun to drive while you're over there.


I am going to work about a 1/4 mile from my house. I was thinking of buying something small (beater), just to get around but will try and go without for as long as possible.

Saving to build my dream 8 when I get back ;)
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Postby *DarthRX8* » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:14

Renesis Rx wrote:I know what you mean about 8's at sea level. I just got back from Oklahoma last week and driving it there was like driving another car. It can actually accelerate down there!! I feel in love with it again, then I came home...


I have always heard but never thought it would be that substancial!

Made it even harder to leave it behind...
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Postby speedjunkie » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:14

Sorry you don't get to take your car with you, but like you said, at least you get to keep it and do a lot of work on it when you get back. I think it's funny your Dad had it detailed for you even though you won't see it again for a while hahaha.

When I went to Okinawa for 3 years I left my Prelude behind and I hated it...until I got back and bought my FD and all but forgot about Honda hahaha.
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Postby *DarthRX8* » Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:14

speedjunkie wrote: I think it's funny your Dad had it detailed for you even though you won't see it again for a while hahaha.


I know. I had to call him and remind him that there is 32XXX miles on my 8 and when I get back there better be no more than 33/34XXX miles on it :)
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