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Vaad
31-03-2009, 07:23 PM
Umm. Where to begin.. This story might seem a little sad but I am trying to stay upbeat even though it is hard.

3/3/09 I purchased a 2008 Mazda RX-8. Things where going great but then I was given a pay cut at work. Quickly I found out that I was not going to be able to afford this car. So back to the dealer I go plead my case they try there best to help me but they are limited on what they can do. What they done for me was Part EX the car and Sold me a new one. Only thing was I had to pay the difference of the Part EX and Final sale Up front (£3200 ).. Money I didn't really have spare. This was the only way the finance company was going to give me credit on another car. ( I needed a car bad )

Today (31/03/09 ) I have just taken delivery of my 06 C2 1.6 16v VTS in Black. 21k on the clock. And over all I an pleased with the car. Its nippy for the daily commute I do and a riot on the B roads. Only complaint I have is that I think the previous owner was a smoker because the car dose stink.

Also is there a way to stiffen up the clutch pedal its so light and after driving that RX i am finding it awkward to get the bite. Also the bite seems to be quite high up on the pedal.. I assume this is normal.

In a few months when I start getting money back I will join up in the club properly. I will take some pictures tomorrow and post them up after I have given her a wash.

So I guess i should end by saying, Hello all

elniniol999
31-03-2009, 07:28 PM
sorry to hear the journey, but welcome to the club :)

gregwVTS
31-03-2009, 07:38 PM
Welcome to the club mate, the clutch is generally quite high... but the clutches in these cars also go very quickly... if the car was ragged by the previous owner it may soon need a new one. I would get it checked out and if you find it slipping take it back to the garage and ask them to replace it before your 2 weeks is up.

scuderia91
31-03-2009, 07:42 PM
hey welcome, bit of a come down isnt it

mike1202
31-03-2009, 08:03 PM
Hey and welcome,
sorrry to hear about that...
at least you got to drive an rx8, i'd kill myself if i had one though... lol

scuderia91
31-03-2009, 08:07 PM
at least you got to drive an rx8, i'd kill myself if i had one though... lol

why, then you wouldnt get to enjoy it

mike1202
31-03-2009, 08:08 PM
haha lol, i meant i'd get "over-enthusiastic" with the power and kill myself whilst driving it..

scuderia91
31-03-2009, 08:10 PM
ah ok, makes more sense lol

mike1202
31-03-2009, 08:16 PM
Yeah lol, i'm very sensible.... :)

Vaad
31-03-2009, 08:43 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/predator2099/P1010320.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/predator2099/P1010326.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/predator2099/P1010315.jpg


Incase anyone was wondering..

Just back from a little drive in C2 .. really liking it :D

mike1202
31-03-2009, 08:45 PM
Nice (Y)
limited edition one isnt it?
or am i wrong?
probably...

Vaad
31-03-2009, 08:54 PM
nope your right
132/400 .. Will take photos tomorrow of C2.. i got a big list of mods that i am thinking of.

mike1202
31-03-2009, 09:01 PM
i thought so (Y)
damn i'm good lol
what you thinking of doing to it?

Vaad
31-03-2009, 09:14 PM
Painting Brake Callipers
New Audio System
Changing LED's in dash to Blue or Red
New Stereo with DvD
Cold Air Intake
Exhaust
Also maybe some kinda Turbo or something to gain BHP

The normal stuff .. it already has new Rims on it.

Just going to be a few months yet before i can begin working on it.

mike1202
31-03-2009, 09:18 PM
im thinking of doign pretty much the same,
but no turbo (can barely afford my insurance as is)
and no dvd player...
already picked my head unit, just traying to decide which to get done first, tints or audio... :/