Doing up a series 6/7 versus buying a series 8
Wankler
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The a-spec *does* exist: http://www.mazda.co.jp/mazdaspeed/ (in the flash section, the third menu has a link to both the r and a spec catalogues)
AFAIK, it's a mazdaspeed demo car, using all the (well overpriced) bits from their catalogue.
Were 'a-specs' ever sold direct to the public? No idea, but I've never seen one.
AFAIK, it's a mazdaspeed demo car, using all the (well overpriced) bits from their catalogue.
Were 'a-specs' ever sold direct to the public? No idea, but I've never seen one.
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From: Auckland, New Zealand
The A-Spec is a bodykit it was never sold as a complete car.
Originally Posted by DaiOni
The a-spec *does* exist: http://www.mazda.co.jp/mazdaspeed/ (in the flash section, the third menu has a link to both the r and a spec catalogues)
AFAIK, it's a mazdaspeed demo car, using all the (well overpriced) bits from their catalogue.
Were 'a-specs' ever sold direct to the public? No idea, but I've never seen one.
AFAIK, it's a mazdaspeed demo car, using all the (well overpriced) bits from their catalogue.
Were 'a-specs' ever sold direct to the public? No idea, but I've never seen one.
Wankler
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Kobe, Japan
yes... I agree (to the extent that it is 'unlikely' that mazdaspeed sold them, ala nismo). But it did exist 'outside' bodykit sales - as a track car(s?) - as does the current rx8 a-spec. There has been a plethora of articles/tech articles on these cars.
Newbie
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Penrith
I just bought a series 8 three days ago and to me it's way value for money compare to a sries 6/7. The car is a 2001 model (black) with on 12,000kms. Immaculate condition and looks brand new.
Now my question is?? I want to put an exhaust and air filter. What do you guys suggest?? Why??? And the place where i can get em!
Now my question is?? I want to put an exhaust and air filter. What do you guys suggest?? Why??? And the place where i can get em!
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From: Gold Coast, Australia
Originally Posted by DaiOni
s8 =
Upgraded turbos (in some versions)
bigger brakes (on some versions)
better braking (elec. brake distribution on the type vi's)
Y-pipe
better downpipe (would probably replace this anyway)
better cat-back (ditto)
16bit ecu (and less problematic wiring set-up)
vastly better abs unit (16bit in the type vi's)
bigger radiator
longer-lasting engine (apparently, due to changed apex seal set-up)
better paint
spoiler
tailights
bumper
perfected suspension set-up
improved steering set-up
better brake ducting
nicer gauges (in the type vi versions)
better carpet (not as luxurious - but looks and lasts better)
twin airbags
better stock steering wheel
better seats (not that horrible leather seen in locally-delivered versions - that doesn't hold you at all on hard cornering, sticks to your **** when you are wearing shorts, and wears badly)
= if you can make all those changes (or even just the best of the lot) for the price difference between an s6 and an s8..........
Upgraded turbos (in some versions)
bigger brakes (on some versions)
better braking (elec. brake distribution on the type vi's)
Y-pipe
better downpipe (would probably replace this anyway)
better cat-back (ditto)
16bit ecu (and less problematic wiring set-up)
vastly better abs unit (16bit in the type vi's)
bigger radiator
longer-lasting engine (apparently, due to changed apex seal set-up)
better paint
spoiler
tailights
bumper
perfected suspension set-up
improved steering set-up
better brake ducting
nicer gauges (in the type vi versions)
better carpet (not as luxurious - but looks and lasts better)
twin airbags
better stock steering wheel
better seats (not that horrible leather seen in locally-delivered versions - that doesn't hold you at all on hard cornering, sticks to your **** when you are wearing shorts, and wears badly)
= if you can make all those changes (or even just the best of the lot) for the price difference between an s6 and an s8..........
what do you think would be better an SP rx7 or a series 8
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