Meet Moss and Roy

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Being a car enthusiast is just like any other hobbyist; we spend our earnings on our money pit, we tinker with our toys during the weekends, we gather as much information as we can about our interests, we browse craigslist endlessly, and more importantly we get together with those that share the same interests.

I really wanted to meet the locals and their cars; I had known that there were a few members in the area and thought it would nice to take in the scenery of Lands End.  Maybe it was too early or there were other events that day, but it really wasn’t the turnout that I had expected.  For some, even when served, there will always be dissatisfaction.

Overall – 2 NA, 2 NB, Civic Si, Chevy and a random MR-2 were present.  It was funny how the driver of the MR-2 parked, came up to us, and started chatting it up.  When asked if he was part of NCR – he asked “What is that? something Cool Ricers?” lolll… Also, the drive through Great Hwy and Skyline was a nice segway into dim sum!

Thanks to those that put in that effort to show up – I know it was early and if there is a next time it’ll definitely be at a more reasonable time.

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This weekend Roy was at a RX-8 meet in Daly City and being the only Miata there…

…he had to stand out just a little.  The original thread can be found here: RX8Club.

Here are some snaps I took – [personally my favorite is the RX-8 RS!]:

This is an excerpt from a conversation I was having with a friend about our cars and how he currently isn’t so satisfied with his car -

Jon: and meeting you, who is ALWAYS happy to just see your car [Roy]… even though… I think it needs work! .. makes me sad how I cant find that same feeling
Me: well
Jon: EMOTIONAL MOMENT!
Jon: *e-hug*
Me: *e-hi-five*
Me: i don’t have the same feelings towards Moss…
Me: we’re so silly with our cars…

It’s true – I’m absolutely crazy about Roy, here are some symptoms:

• After I’ve parked, I have to look back a few times and think how cute he is
• I take pictures of him at any given moment
• I would rather have someone slash the top or break a window than have him stolen
• I like looking at him just to look
• I keep his original parts for sentimental reasons
• I really enjoy driving him even though he isn’t the most flashy, expensive, or fastest car on the road
• I tell people that I love♥ my car and mean it wholeheartedly

I want to believe that I will be the last owner of Roy, meaning he’ll be with me as long as I live because I can’t trust anyone else to take care of him the way I do and keep him in good running condition.  What makes him special? It could be that he is 1/1500 sold in the US that makes him unique, that’s certainly a good reason.  Also, it could be because he is a Miata, one of the most beloved cars produced.  They are like toys that can be collected and bring out that feeling in you that another car can’t.  I’ll take him the way he is because it’s unconditional.

How can you not take a second look at Roy??

This is a little overdue, but it’s been almost a month (4/25/09) since Justin has owned his ‘05 White Water Pearl RX-8 GT.  We went down to the South Bay to pick it up at the seller’s house and while we were there I took some before shots.  The car itself is pretty fancy – leather heated seats, 6 disc cd changer with an ipod thingie, auto dim rear view mirror, piano black trim, etc.  Also, this is the first (ok, second time, but the real first time didn’t really count!) I’ve sat in a rotary-engine automobile…the sound of the car is so unique, it almost sounds like a hybrid car and the acceleration is very smooth.  Overall, this car is pretty fierce and posh!

For now, the RX-8 has no name since Justin is quite particular.  I’ve come up with plenty of names only to be rejected by the owner who wants to keep with the theme of “Napster”, his FD.  I really like Opal, but that was a no go.

Rotary & Piston Engines

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A great thing about boys is that they can be more handy around cars than I’ll ever be – they have the tools, the experience, and interest.  However, I would certainly love to learn more about a car and its mechanics; so far I’ve learned to rotate tires, subsequently, being able to change a flat.  Also, installing an air filter (see below post)!  Just observing Justin tinker with my cars is learning enough -_^.  That’s why I had him help me fix Roy’s third break light which was not functioning when I got the car.  At first, we thought it was a dead bulb, but even with a fresh one there was no light.  This seems to be a common problem – per miata.net the issue was probably the wire being pinched by the hinge and had disconnected the wires.  With further inspection, he discovered that was the case and within 15 minutes it was fixed.  Of course, I could have done it with his instructions but preferred drinking my juice and taking photos of him =P.

I’ll let the photo speak for itself.  lollll…