Subtle difference between US Spec and Aus Spec RX-8
10-18-2004, 10:23 PM
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Thank god for that.
OK then to check if your passenger mirror is convex, take a credit card, hold it horizontal and slide one edge across the face of the mirror. If you can't keep the whole edge of the credit card in contact with the mirror you have a convex mirror.
If you have any problems with this PM me with the details. (Including the credit card # and expiry)
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OK then to check if your passenger mirror is convex, take a credit card, hold it horizontal and slide one edge across the face of the mirror. If you can't keep the whole edge of the credit card in contact with the mirror you have a convex mirror.
If you have any problems with this PM me with the details. (Including the credit card # and expiry)
Happy to help
10-18-2004, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Hymee
BTW - I didn't think I mentioned a preference either - just comparing notes with what I saw on the US car.
Originally Posted by Hymee
I reverse into my car park at work against a besser-block wall on the passengers side. I just about do that in full trust of my left side mirror. It would be much harder to do with a convex mirror. (It was in my Commodore).
Originally Posted by takahashi
I dunno - I tell you what I see and you tell me Gomez
Right mirror - large house behind me with a perfect triangular roof.
Left mirror - smaller house behind me with a perfect triangular roof - no distortion. Also I see more of the house than the other one.
Rear mirror - same size as the right/driver side mirror.
So is this convex, or not?
My car was built at 1230 on 30 Sept 2003 a/c to the factory. It took 4 days. and was on the ship to Oz 7 Oct 2003.
Right mirror - large house behind me with a perfect triangular roof.
Left mirror - smaller house behind me with a perfect triangular roof - no distortion. Also I see more of the house than the other one.
Rear mirror - same size as the right/driver side mirror.
So is this convex, or not?
My car was built at 1230 on 30 Sept 2003 a/c to the factory. It took 4 days. and was on the ship to Oz 7 Oct 2003.L&L will be spewin' :D
Regards, Gomez.
10-18-2004, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
You sorta indicated a preference with this quote below....
OK - I just went out to get Hymee parts at lunchtime. To be honest, I didn't even think about checking the "different" views while on the road. When I got back however, and I was about to back into my spot (with the besser block wall on the pax of the car)... I looked in my LHS mirror. It all looked nice and in proportion, no distortion. I noticed the sign on my car park (on the back wall). Then I looked in my drivers mirror. The sign was noticiable bigger. And the bricks as well. Eek! I don't think it is cause the LHS mirror is 2m further away. I must have a queer eye. Must remeber to get the card out next time.
Such trival matters. Who would bother posting this sort of stuff :o
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10-18-2004, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Hymee
Yeah, I remember feeling leaving myself open to that exact thing when I posted. The elephant never forgets. But somehow I don't want to call 'mez an elephant.
D
10-19-2004, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Hymee
Sco,
So how is "scotland" ??
Cheers,
Hymee.
Sorry - I miss the herring association :embarrased:
So how is "scotland" ??
Cheers,
Hymee.
Sorry - I miss the herring association :embarrased:
10-20-2004, 03:55 AM
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You guys got mirrors!!!!.....talk about bloody luxury.....we east islanders have to gaffer tape one of the kids backwards on the door and get them to shout.......damn city slickers.....
10-22-2004, 11:20 PM
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Having owned 2 RX8s (I love saying that!@!) I can confirm
Both in car 1 (build August 03) and in car 2 (Build Aug 04) that the pax mirror reflects a smaller image with a larger field of vision than the drivers side and the main cabin rear view mirror because the Pax side is SLIGHTLY convex.
OF course I had the mirrors fitted as an option as my children are now too tall to be taped to the doors without impacting the aerodynamics and drag coefficient factors.
Rob
Both in car 1 (build August 03) and in car 2 (Build Aug 04) that the pax mirror reflects a smaller image with a larger field of vision than the drivers side and the main cabin rear view mirror because the Pax side is SLIGHTLY convex.
OF course I had the mirrors fitted as an option as my children are now too tall to be taped to the doors without impacting the aerodynamics and drag coefficient factors.
Rob
10-23-2004, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by pricer01
Having owned 2 RX8s (I love saying that!@!) I can confirm
Both in car 1 (build August 03) and in car 2 (Build Aug 04) that the pax mirror reflects a smaller image with a larger field of vision than the drivers side and the main cabin rear view mirror because the Pax side is SLIGHTLY convex.
OF course I had the mirrors fitted as an option as my children are now too tall to be taped to the doors without impacting the aerodynamics and drag coefficient factors.
Rob
Both in car 1 (build August 03) and in car 2 (Build Aug 04) that the pax mirror reflects a smaller image with a larger field of vision than the drivers side and the main cabin rear view mirror because the Pax side is SLIGHTLY convex.
OF course I had the mirrors fitted as an option as my children are now too tall to be taped to the doors without impacting the aerodynamics and drag coefficient factors.
Rob
The LH mirror is MASSIVELY convex, and as the experienced owner of two RX-8's, you know that better than everyone else! Rofl!
Cheers, Gomez.
Edit: Oooooh, I get it....the new one doesn't have a grille on it yet?!!!
10-23-2004, 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by rxeightr
Damn Hymee,
I can't believe how your Aussie buddies are busting your chops about this.
Now that is a sign of true love.
I can't believe how your Aussie buddies are busting your chops about this.
Now that is a sign of true love.
"Yes, well, love is a strong word. Let's just say we enjoy having him around! Like ice-cream, every-one likes ice-cream."
.Gomez.
10-23-2004, 04:09 AM
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I may as well close this thread. Since I was w - ww- wr- wro... Umm - under the effects of intercontinental travel
I'd say I noticed it more in slammer's car as it was abnormal to me, so the contrast was more striking.
I reckon it is mildly convex. :p
Cheers,
Hymee.
PS - Pricer - why the newy? I might have missed a post or twenty. A new batch of Grill kits currently are in production at the moment. And you did wish you had your cheque book when you saw the ewxhaust that day in North Sydney. :D
I'd say I noticed it more in slammer's car as it was abnormal to me, so the contrast was more striking.
I reckon it is mildly convex. :p
Cheers,
Hymee.
PS - Pricer - why the newy? I might have missed a post or twenty. A new batch of Grill kits currently are in production at the moment. And you did wish you had your cheque book when you saw the ewxhaust that day in North Sydney. :D
10-23-2004, 04:29 AM
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10-25-2004, 07:26 PM
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I was wrong about the drivers side mirror - it is not wideangle at all. But who cares, I'm back driving my '8 and wasn't getting back in it a real treat, except I keep hitting the wipers instead of the indicators 
having finally got used to the european config on the mondeo I was driving.
Haven't redlined it yet seeing it sat in a friends garage for a few weeks without being started. Topped the oil up before I started it and having been driving gently.. but it's now about time for a good WOT or three.
having finally got used to the european config on the mondeo I was driving.Haven't redlined it yet seeing it sat in a friends garage for a few weeks without being started. Topped the oil up before I started it and having been driving gently.. but it's now about time for a good WOT or three.
10-25-2004, 10:03 PM
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Gosh, and I was really enjoying this thread, too. Was concerned about the effect of a slight knowledge discrepancy on the part of our fearless moderator, but put it aside until.......
........... I read he had also taken part in and completed a Triathlon
Mid-life crisis methinks :D
Me? Well, I've had mine. And noticed the pax mirror was convex at day 1 (taka -- add to your list of ten things!). But it doesn't have that cute "objects in this mirror may be closer than they appear" which featured at its best in the movie "Jurassic Park" :p
Hymee, did you notice while in the States that the fuel swirls into the tank in an anti-clockwise direction???
Aaah, it's great to be back discussing the really important stuff :D
........... I read he had also taken part in and completed a Triathlon
Mid-life crisis methinks :D
Me? Well, I've had mine. And noticed the pax mirror was convex at day 1 (taka -- add to your list of ten things!). But it doesn't have that cute "objects in this mirror may be closer than they appear" which featured at its best in the movie "Jurassic Park" :p
Hymee, did you notice while in the States that the fuel swirls into the tank in an anti-clockwise direction???
Aaah, it's great to be back discussing the really important stuff :D
10-25-2004, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by sco
I was wrong about the drivers side mirror - it is not wideangle at all. But who cares, I'm back driving my '8 and wasn't getting back in it a real treat, except I keep hitting the wipers instead of the indicators having finally got used to the european config on the mondeo I was driving.
Haven't redlined it yet seeing it sat in a friends garage for a few weeks without being started. Topped the oil up before I started it and having been driving gently.. but it's now about time for a good WOT or three.
having finally got used to the european config on the mondeo I was driving.Haven't redlined it yet seeing it sat in a friends garage for a few weeks without being started. Topped the oil up before I started it and having been driving gently.. but it's now about time for a good WOT or three.
Am back from Europe this week too, I had a Renault Megane diesel (1.5dCI) and ran up 300oks through France. The worst fuel economy I got was 6.2L/100k, but mostly 5.2-5.4.
I have now had two days of wipers instead of indicators, and I nearly did a reverse donut out of the garage having forgotten the precise clutch, throttle and gearshift of the 8 after the Renault -- not to mention the power. :o
But, I have to say, that little Renault would happily sit on 175kph+ on the autoroutes. At thos fuel prices -- while I wished I had my 8 there -- I would not have liked to be paying for its fuel.
BTW, did not see one French 8 in 3 wks
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