New RX-8 pics
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New RX-8 pics
sorry if this has been posted before but I didn't see it anywhere.
rotarynews has some new pictures of the RX-8 in cold weather testing. I think it looks pretty mean with the front covered up how it is.
rotarynews has some new pictures of the RX-8 in cold weather testing. I think it looks pretty mean with the front covered up how it is.
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Ugh, it's still a four seater, but it somehow tickles my pickle. I can't wait 'till someone wrecks one and I get my hands on the engine and ECU. This car might also attract ricers away from the FD 
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Originally posted by JONSKI
Ugh, it's still a four seater,
Ugh, it's still a four seater,
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Originally posted by peejay
So? All RX-7s were four-seaters in the rest of the world. All RX-2s, RX-3s, RX-4s, and RX-5's were four-seaters. So were HB and JC Cosmos. In fact, the only 2-seater rotaries were the L10A/L10B Cosmo, the US-spec RX-7s, and the REPU.
So? All RX-7s were four-seaters in the rest of the world. All RX-2s, RX-3s, RX-4s, and RX-5's were four-seaters. So were HB and JC Cosmos. In fact, the only 2-seater rotaries were the L10A/L10B Cosmo, the US-spec RX-7s, and the REPU.
" So? All RX-7s were four-seaters in the rest of the world. All RX-2s, RX-3s, RX-4s, and RX-5's were four-seaters. So were HB and JC Cosmos. In fact, the only 2-seater rotaries were the L10A/L10B Cosmo, the US-spec RX-7s, and the REPU.
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They weren't real 4 seaters though, were they? 2+2...?
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They weren't real 4 seaters though, were they? 2+2...?
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Originally posted by peejay
DAMN those brakes are HUGE!!!
DAMN those brakes are HUGE!!!
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Actually even base model 'stangs have huge PBR aluminum twin-pot calipers in the front (11" with tons of swept area) and decent sized discs in the rear. Mustangs haven't had rear drums since '93 sillyhead (no point in discs, really... there's not enough weight over the back for the rear brakes to do any good on those cars)
In fact, come to think of it, those front brakes look about the same as the Mustang brakes...
(no point in discs, really... there's not enough weight over the back for the rear brakes to do any good on those cars)In fact, come to think of it, those front brakes look about the same as the Mustang brakes...
Oh yeah, forgot to mention, I saw the latest version at the NY auto show. They went nuts with the rotor styling cues. There's rotors in the bumpers, seats, hood, ignition button, rear passenger console, etc
Also the one at the auto show had coilovers on it, I saw an adjustable spring perch through the wheel spokes. Those brakes do look pretty big too. Sounds good to me. How much are these supposed to weigh? 2800 lbs?
Only thing I don't like is that the seatback is a structural mounting point for the shoulder seat belt. That means that the seat better be damn strong...
Also the one at the auto show had coilovers on it, I saw an adjustable spring perch through the wheel spokes. Those brakes do look pretty big too. Sounds good to me. How much are these supposed to weigh? 2800 lbs?
Only thing I don't like is that the seatback is a structural mounting point for the shoulder seat belt. That means that the seat better be damn strong...
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Your sister does not have a '97 then! No mustangs were made with rear drum brakes after '93 - TRUST ME! If you want, call up Napa and ask for rear drums for your sister's car. They will tell you that they are not listed, because they do not exist! Believe me I've worked on every iteration of Mustang known to man, and no SN95 has rear drums.
Also I should have mentioned that the huge PBR brakes are only on the '99-up models. Sorry.
Also I should have mentioned that the huge PBR brakes are only on the '99-up models. Sorry.
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Originally posted by peejay
So? All RX-7s were four-seaters in the rest of the world. All RX-2s, RX-3s, RX-4s, and RX-5's were four-seaters. So were HB and JC Cosmos. In fact, the only 2-seater rotaries were the L10A/L10B Cosmo, the US-spec RX-7s, and the REPU.
So? All RX-7s were four-seaters in the rest of the world. All RX-2s, RX-3s, RX-4s, and RX-5's were four-seaters. So were HB and JC Cosmos. In fact, the only 2-seater rotaries were the L10A/L10B Cosmo, the US-spec RX-7s, and the REPU.
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Originally posted by peejay
So? All RX-7s were four-seaters in the rest of the world. All RX-2s, RX-3s, RX-4s, and RX-5's were four-seaters. So were HB and JC Cosmos. In fact, the only 2-seater rotaries were the L10A/L10B Cosmo, the US-spec RX-7s, and the REPU.
So? All RX-7s were four-seaters in the rest of the world. All RX-2s, RX-3s, RX-4s, and RX-5's were four-seaters. So were HB and JC Cosmos. In fact, the only 2-seater rotaries were the L10A/L10B Cosmo, the US-spec RX-7s, and the REPU.
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I think the 4 doors is more of the problem for some people than the 4 seats. 4 doors is pretty damn rare on a preformance oriented car. It just says "I carry people"
rather than "I go fast".
2 doors are also thought to be a more stiff/rigid body that handles better than a 4 door.
Sure, I'd like it much better if the rx-8 was a 2 door.
rather than "I go fast".
2 doors are also thought to be a more stiff/rigid body that handles better than a 4 door.
Sure, I'd like it much better if the rx-8 was a 2 door.
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Actually 4 door cars are typically stiffer than 2 doors... the center post means smaller openings in the bodyshell.
As for 4-door performance cars... ever hear of a little ol' car called the WRX?
As for 4-door performance cars... ever hear of a little ol' car called the WRX?
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Originally posted by peejay
Actually 4 door cars are typically stiffer than 2 doors... the center post means smaller openings in the bodyshell.
As for 4-door performance cars... ever hear of a little ol' car called the WRX?
Actually 4 door cars are typically stiffer than 2 doors... the center post means smaller openings in the bodyshell.
As for 4-door performance cars... ever hear of a little ol' car called the WRX?
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Originally posted by Project RX-7
There is lots ( Lancer, HSV, Omega Lotus, M5, E55 .. etc ) but only one lik the RX-8 !!!
There is lots ( Lancer, HSV, Omega Lotus, M5, E55 .. etc ) but only one lik the RX-8 !!!
Haul your family around AND beat up on almost any stock street car out there.
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GT mustangs are still horriably under braked from the factory though. They have decent sized brakes, but nothing to write home about. The cobras on the other hand... now THOSE are brakes!
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Originally posted by dre_2ooo
Don't forget the ever-so-blazingly-******-fast M3
Haul your family around AND beat up on almost any stock street car out there.
Don't forget the ever-so-blazingly-******-fast M3
Haul your family around AND beat up on almost any stock street car out there.
