Full-house RX8 or ???
09-13-2007, 04:33 PM
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09-13-2007, 04:43 PM
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Well I don't know about you revolver but I drive an rx8 because I love rotaries and always have.I have always mantained that even if I was rich and had a Ferrari in the garage I would always have a full house rotary in there too that I would love just as much(tuned by RE Amemiya).I love everything about them. Sound,performance,tunability and price and the fact that so ,many people also don't like them for those same reasons.It's something not so mainstream ans a bit unique and different as everyone else has piston engine cars.So if you ask me, keep the rx8 and make it full house(please!).I respect the performance specs of evos and porches etc but rear wheel drive rotaries are where my heart is at. Definantly not porches(yuk)..Are the prices and power figures out yet for the Hymee s/charger??
However, I'm not a rotary nut and appreciate that there are many piston engines out there which do a fantastic job at motivating some great machinery.
We're all different, thank the Lord.
09-13-2007, 04:46 PM
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Unless you need semi-useable back seats. Since I do, it's not even on the radar for me.
I also have a problem with Porsche's cynical pricing of the Cayman. It's a pure marketing gouge IMHO.
Plus, it really is just a poor man's 911.
I also have a problem with Porsche's cynical pricing of the Cayman. It's a pure marketing gouge IMHO.
Plus, it really is just a poor man's 911.
09-13-2007, 04:49 PM
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I reckon this thing will make a great track weapon. A classic case of small car, big engine - always a hoot.
A lot will depend on sticker price though.
What do you reckon they will be asking for it Timbo?
09-13-2007, 05:06 PM
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Pics of 1 series BMW coupe enjoy .
Dont expect it will be cheap with the twin turbos between $70- 80,000.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536
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Dont expect it will be cheap with the twin turbos between $70- 80,000.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536
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09-13-2007, 05:20 PM
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Cheers Michael.
I'm still not exactly overwhelmed with lust but it's a huge improvement on the hatch shape and I think a turn behind the wheel would soften its appearance still further, lol.
I'm still not exactly overwhelmed with lust but it's a huge improvement on the hatch shape and I think a turn behind the wheel would soften its appearance still further, lol.
09-13-2007, 05:27 PM
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Pricing for the 135 will be key. BMW have to do it carefully, so as not to cannibalise the 335, and show a step up the 130i. I suspect 80-90, actually (that's OTR, configured as you'd want it...as opposed to BMW 'base' RRP 
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09-13-2007, 05:39 PM
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If they can get it OTR for under 80K, I'll definitely be having a test drive.
Who am I kidding - I'm going to test drive it anyways, hahaha. Wheeee!!!!
09-13-2007, 06:28 PM
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) Must say, had they have been available and affordable 20+ years ago, I'd probably have more than three offspring as a consequence!
09-13-2007, 08:11 PM
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Otherwise, WAY TOO MUCH INFO about your previous mating habits.
09-13-2007, 08:16 PM
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Even though prices are in pounds , it gives a idea of pricing also five pages of good info on the 1 series BMW .including a Turbo diesel
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_o...sid=826&page=1
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Even though prices are in pounds , it gives a idea of pricing also five pages of good info on the 1 series BMW .including a Turbo diesel
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_o...sid=826&page=1
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09-13-2007, 08:35 PM
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One of these might suit you too, Rev??!!
09-13-2007, 11:21 PM
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'Er Indoors likes the look of them but one of the reasons we downsized from a Falcon wagon to the Mazda 6 was to save on fuel costs for the 90% of the time she runs around the suburbs, so I can't see us buying another wagon that from all reports drinks like a fish.
We've also found the 6 sedan more than big enough for our needs. See what happens as the mini-terrorists grow though...
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Of all the Mazfix turbo installs (12 - 15 now) there is only two that frequent the forums - MLC on the au site and dbrx8 on the .com forum.
Timbo exactly what dont you believe about Archies "claims"?
My car is booked in for a Mazfix stage one kit in January. Once done i will keep posting regular updates on its performance.
Timbo exactly what dont you believe about Archies "claims"?
My car is booked in for a Mazfix stage one kit in January. Once done i will keep posting regular updates on its performance.
09-14-2007, 12:12 AM
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Of all the Mazfix turbo installs (12 - 15 now) there is only two that frequent the forums - MLC on the au site and dbrx8 on the .com forum.
Timbo exactly what dont you believe about Archies "claims"?
My car is booked in for a Mazfix stage one kit in January. Once done i will keep posting regular updates on its performance.
Timbo exactly what dont you believe about Archies "claims"?
My car is booked in for a Mazfix stage one kit in January. Once done i will keep posting regular updates on its performance.
Archie impressed me at the last Nats as a sensible and decent bloke. I've got no reason to doubt him. Please don't misunderstand me - I WANT this kind of aftermarket FI option to be successful, as it opens up more choice for the rest of us that are still umming and ahhing whether to fork out for it.
However, it does make it hard for people to critically assess the value of fitting these types of kits (especially when the supplier and installer is a state away) when customer feedback is so limited (at least in here where a lot of us depend on the info we need about the car).
Look forward to hearing more from you after you've had it for a while.
09-14-2007, 12:21 AM
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BTW, can I thank everyone for their interesting and positive contributions to this thread.
It's been fun to have a back and forth. Reminds me of what the place used to be like...
It's been fun to have a back and forth. Reminds me of what the place used to be like...
09-14-2007, 01:57 AM
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Yep...the 'true believers' will always want to hold sway...and I can understand that...heck, I've been there. But reality eventually breaks through.
As to Archie...I have nothing against him at all...my point was the general tendancy of vendors in all fields to ..er.. 'optimise' their claims of success
By my recollection, based on the claims I've seen/heard, there should be at least 50 FI 8's in Australia -- covering Mazfix, ProMaz, RotorMaster and various GReddy, yet we hear nothing of them here or on the .com.au site, which seems strange as you'd expect these people to be 'bleedin edge' enthusiasts.
I guess it all comes back to whether you have rotaries in the blood. I have to say I was mesmerised, but there are distinct problems in having such a different powerplant. We have to acknowledge this.
If Mazda released something as sexy looking and as innovative as the 8, with say the 2.3L FI motor and RWD (plus some equipment updates) I'd be up it so fast it'd make your eyes
As to Archie...I have nothing against him at all...my point was the general tendancy of vendors in all fields to ..er.. 'optimise' their claims of success
By my recollection, based on the claims I've seen/heard, there should be at least 50 FI 8's in Australia -- covering Mazfix, ProMaz, RotorMaster and various GReddy, yet we hear nothing of them here or on the .com.au site, which seems strange as you'd expect these people to be 'bleedin edge' enthusiasts.
I guess it all comes back to whether you have rotaries in the blood. I have to say I was mesmerised, but there are distinct problems in having such a different powerplant. We have to acknowledge this.
If Mazda released something as sexy looking and as innovative as the 8, with say the 2.3L FI motor and RWD (plus some equipment updates) I'd be up it so fast it'd make your eyes
09-14-2007, 02:03 AM
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By my recollection, based on the claims I've seen/heard, there should be at least 50 FI 8's in Australia -- covering Mazfix, ProMaz, RotorMaster and various GReddy, yet we hear nothing of them here or on the .com.au site, which seems strange as you'd expect these people to be 'bleedin edge' enthusiasts.
09-14-2007, 02:50 AM
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I spole to them and they wouldnt ship outside continental US.
Also dave you can take the fuel economy of the CX-7 as an around towner as given ... its HORRID! you can start at 16l/100km and only go up.
Also dave you can take the fuel economy of the CX-7 as an around towner as given ... its HORRID! you can start at 16l/100km and only go up.
09-14-2007, 05:48 AM
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Your 'Er Indoors may beat mind in a straight line but the 6 is a lovely thing to drive and handles sweetly while only sipping at what the CX-7 is guzzling.
We'll look at what's around when the 6 gets a few years on it I reckon...
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