View Poll Results: How do you like the new RX8?
I love this RX8, I want to buy it
8
21.62%
I like it but It cant replace my RX7
14
37.84%
I like it, I might buy it later
8
21.62%
Its Cool, but I Dont Like it
7
18.92%
I hate it, What happened to Rotary?
0
0%
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Rx8 Live Webcast From The North American Autoshow Today
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OG
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Rx8 USA RELEASE Live Webcast From The North American Autoshow Today
Hello Fellas, I know you guys will be interested in the news. MAZDA USA will be broadcasting live from the NORTH AMERICAN AUTOSHWO held TODAY January 8th 2002 at 11.30 AM EST in Detroit.
CHECK IT OUT SHOWING THE RX8 and the ALTENZZA OR [The 6] which is to succesor for the MAZDA MX6
MAZDA USA NORTH AMERICAN AUTOSHOW 2002. RX8 Release
CHECK IT OUT SHOWING THE RX8 and the ALTENZZA OR [The 6] which is to succesor for the MAZDA MX6
MAZDA USA NORTH AMERICAN AUTOSHOW 2002. RX8 Release
Last edited by SaulV; Jan 8, 2002 at 08:27 AM.
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dammit!!! i was watching the webcast and the guy kept talking when he finally took the cover off the mazda six i figured i had time to go grab some food next door. Came back and the whole thing was over... i didnt even see the rx-8 part
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It's going to be very interesting when this car can be test driven. I think FD owners will be disappointed in terms of performance. With 25% less torque than the FD I think this car will be pretty much like the Honda S2000, which just does not compare to an FD in off-the-corner acceleration and overall performance.
Just my $0.02
-MP
Just my $0.02
-MP
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OG
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I belive this car has two rotary heads and no turbos. If you can get a RX8 to be 249 HP with no turbos and with that type of engine. I dont know about you guys but I think this is a monster. Imagine if you put a twin turbo in it or a single turbo. This beast will kick 350-400 easily. I own a 93 RX-7 and a 93 MX-6. I dont know about you guys but I love that MX-6. Is not as fast as the 7 but it has VERY good handling and is sweet to drive. Very confortable. I love MAZDAs. I was going to get a Miata as a second car but its just too small for me. The MX-6 has all I need. Super light car 180 HP V6, 150 Torque. and is super light, drives awesome and looks slick, A true sports Sedan. I like the RX8 and I love that 6. I will ensure you guys I am going to buy those cars eventually. I always wait a little while when they first come out though, cause they always have to fix the problems, and also prices go down 
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I'll have a Coke!
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From: Golden, CO
I believe this car has two rotary heads and no turbos. If you can get a RX8 to be 249 HP with no turbos and with that type of engine.
As far as the performance being similar to the S2000, I thought about that too, and I said to myself "at least I’ll be able to carry three of my friends instead of one
."At least that's my $0.02
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From: south jersey
Originally posted by Phu5ion
Yeah, my feeling on the "Renesis" Rotary engine is that they took the original Wankel, gave it a street port, and a new name. That's the easiest way to make 250 hp in an N/A rotary. They probably played around with making stronger, lighter rotors and housings. But, just think about what this is going to mean for reliability, which kind of goes downhill when you throw a turbo into the mix. Don't get me wrong I'm completely for achieving more-power-quick via a turbo, but at least the RX-8 shouldn't come across the same maintenance issues that the 3 gen RX-7 did. And, it should definitely make problems that arise easier and cheaper to fix for the mundane car owner.
As far as the performance being similar to the S2000, I thought about that too, and I said to myself "at least I’ll be able to carry three of my friends instead of one."
At least that's my $0.02
Phu5ion
Yeah, my feeling on the "Renesis" Rotary engine is that they took the original Wankel, gave it a street port, and a new name. That's the easiest way to make 250 hp in an N/A rotary. They probably played around with making stronger, lighter rotors and housings. But, just think about what this is going to mean for reliability, which kind of goes downhill when you throw a turbo into the mix. Don't get me wrong I'm completely for achieving more-power-quick via a turbo, but at least the RX-8 shouldn't come across the same maintenance issues that the 3 gen RX-7 did. And, it should definitely make problems that arise easier and cheaper to fix for the mundane car owner.
As far as the performance being similar to the S2000, I thought about that too, and I said to myself "at least I’ll be able to carry three of my friends instead of one
."At least that's my $0.02
Phu5ion
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From: south jersey
Originally posted by Phu5ion
Yeah, my feeling on the "Renesis" Rotary engine is that they took the original Wankel, gave it a street port, and a new name. That's the easiest way to make 250 hp in an N/A rotary. They probably played around with making stronger, lighter rotors and housings. But, just think about what this is going to mean for reliability, which kind of goes downhill when you throw a turbo into the mix. Don't get me wrong I'm completely for achieving more-power-quick via a turbo, but at least the RX-8 shouldn't come across the same maintenance issues that the 3 gen RX-7 did. And, it should definitely make problems that arise easier and cheaper to fix for the mundane car owner.
As far as the performance being similar to the S2000, I thought about that too, and I said to myself "at least I’ll be able to carry three of my friends instead of one."
At least that's my $0.02
Phu5ion
Yeah, my feeling on the "Renesis" Rotary engine is that they took the original Wankel, gave it a street port, and a new name. That's the easiest way to make 250 hp in an N/A rotary. They probably played around with making stronger, lighter rotors and housings. But, just think about what this is going to mean for reliability, which kind of goes downhill when you throw a turbo into the mix. Don't get me wrong I'm completely for achieving more-power-quick via a turbo, but at least the RX-8 shouldn't come across the same maintenance issues that the 3 gen RX-7 did. And, it should definitely make problems that arise easier and cheaper to fix for the mundane car owner.
As far as the performance being similar to the S2000, I thought about that too, and I said to myself "at least I’ll be able to carry three of my friends instead of one
."At least that's my $0.02
Phu5ion
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From: Indialantic, FL
The new 13B has a much more efficient intake and exhaust schematic, though I'm not quite sure how it works. It actually gets much better mileage and is an ultra low emissions engine. . .
That means that if you managed to get one turboed and put it in your FD you'd have:
A) a very fast car, period.
B) a car that passes emissions easily with a downpipe and a high flow cat.
C) a lighter car, so you can put in that huge intercooler and maintain 50/50.
If I have a chunk of money in a year I may see about putting in one of these things. Granted I'll need to custom modify an ECU, but that's easier than doing the mechanical work for me!
That means that if you managed to get one turboed and put it in your FD you'd have:
A) a very fast car, period.
B) a car that passes emissions easily with a downpipe and a high flow cat.
C) a lighter car, so you can put in that huge intercooler and maintain 50/50.
If I have a chunk of money in a year I may see about putting in one of these things. Granted I'll need to custom modify an ECU, but that's easier than doing the mechanical work for me!
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From: The O.C.
Because cores would be unavailable initially for rebuilding the engine, it's pretty clear that a limited number of new crate engines would be available at the Mazda reman facility. But don't expect to retail purchase one without a warranty repair order and the VIN# on the RX-8 for quite some time.
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