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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #20 on: January 10, 2008, 03:49:22 pm »
Less than $20K fer a 2004 model thesedaze.............have the stalling& oiling issues  been addressed.....NOT bluddy likely eh!!!............... :-\
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #21 on: January 10, 2008, 04:28:23 pm »
I think it looks incredible!  They did an excellent job with the styling.  Lots of new-gen Mazda6 in the nose, and they got rid of all the unnecessary "hey this car is a rotary!" stuff.  8)

I hope this iteration sticks around for a little while.  It would be a shame to have it go away in say two years.

Rumor has it they tweaked the suspension.  Those seats looks sublime.  I want to know more about the mechanical changes.
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #22 on: January 10, 2008, 04:57:08 pm »
Looks sweet :thumbup: :thumbup:, though, I already liked the RX-8 a lot to begin with.


Quote from: ghost on January 10, 2008, 12:46:22 pm

No change for the Renesis. Wait for 2012. Dipstick now "more accessible" but still requires removal of panel.  ::)

So the 1.6L version they announced last fall won't be coming out until 2012?
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #23 on: January 10, 2008, 05:25:28 pm »
Quote from: Mattesa on January 10, 2008, 04:28:23 pm
Rumor has it they tweaked the suspension.

Not sure why.  The pre-facelift model was known for superb handling and stellar steering feedback.
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #24 on: January 10, 2008, 05:29:24 pm »
Quote from: Mattesa on January 10, 2008, 04:28:23 pm

Rumor has it they tweaked the suspension.  Those seats looks sublime.  I want to know more about the mechanical changes.

If they are refering to this tri-bar brace, then it would be a joke. MKI already has a strut bar.


variable redline is confirmed! woot!  :skid:
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #25 on: January 10, 2008, 06:06:41 pm »
The RX-8 just got sexier...  wow.  :drool:
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #26 on: January 10, 2008, 06:18:47 pm »
Quote from: wing on January 10, 2008, 02:00:56 pm
I love digital speedos!

 :iagree: :iagree:

Brings me back to the heady days of my Z24 4 speed manual!!!
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #27 on: January 10, 2008, 06:26:24 pm »
Quote from: DockMan on January 10, 2008, 06:18:47 pm
Quote from: wing on January 10, 2008, 02:00:56 pm
I love digital speedos!

 :iagree: :iagree:

Brings me back to the heady days of my Z24 4 speed manual!!!

4 on the floor, what year was that?
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #28 on: January 10, 2008, 06:31:56 pm »
I like those wheels... I might get a set for the 6.  ;D
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #29 on: January 10, 2008, 07:04:15 pm »
No changes to the engine...how disappointing....  :(

And I think those wheels might be one of my favorite OEM wheels...
« Last Edit: January 10, 2008, 07:26:39 pm by rrocket »
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #30 on: January 10, 2008, 07:23:47 pm »

It seems Mazda have taken down the page on the 16X rotary that Ghost linked to in this thread from last October: http://www.canadiandriver.com/forum/index.php/topic,54735.0.html


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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #31 on: January 10, 2008, 08:08:13 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on January 10, 2008, 07:04:15 pm
No changes to the engine...how disappointing....  :(

and yet it still schools the "higher hp" competitors on so many comparos.  :think:

i don't think mazda is into the hp race. their sports cars do well as an entire package. look at the miata. it is considered the best sports car that everyone can enjoy. same with the rx cars. I doubt even with the 16x engine its hp will be adequate compared to its competitors by the time it arrives. It wins because of its cohesive driving dynamics and thrilling package.
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #32 on: January 10, 2008, 08:34:36 pm »
What's this about variable RPMs?
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #33 on: January 10, 2008, 08:38:35 pm »
Quote from: Zombie on January 10, 2008, 06:26:24 pm
Quote from: DockMan on January 10, 2008, 06:18:47 pm
Quote from: wing on January 10, 2008, 02:00:56 pm
I love digital speedos!

 :iagree: :iagree:

Brings me back to the heady days of my Z24 4 speed manual!!!

4 on the floor, what year was that?

Digital Dash like this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILyQ1pE9_GE

I remember it would stop at 140 km/ph and just keep flashing 140.

2.8 L V6....I loved that car!

Memories........ :'(
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #34 on: January 10, 2008, 08:40:40 pm »
Liken the new refreshed look. Love the way the 8 drives.
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #35 on: January 10, 2008, 09:00:09 pm »
Quote from: wing on January 10, 2008, 08:34:36 pm
What's this about variable RPMs?

i believe it's like the M3 where it shows you where max rpm is when the engine hasn't warmed up yet. MKI already has it but doesn't have the bling-bling. When its cold, one can only rev up to 4000rpm or thereabouts. Apparently too many stupid noobs complained to the dealers about "my rx-8 doesn't rev high and no power. what is wrong mr. technician?" so new one gets this vari-redline lights.   :P
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #36 on: January 10, 2008, 09:01:35 pm »


Shrug...I found the Miata more "thrilling", but that's just me....
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #37 on: January 10, 2008, 09:05:08 pm »
 :inlove: :lick: :drool: :love:

It's ok.....
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #38 on: January 10, 2008, 09:05:42 pm »
Personally, I'm not feeling it. The MS version is a little better but it needs some power not more show.
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Re: Refreshed RX-8!
« Reply #39 on: January 10, 2008, 09:07:36 pm »
^^^^Yea...I think so too.


It was already nice looking....
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