Turbo RX-8 at Sydney Motor Show!
10-06-2004, 10:47 PM
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Turbo RX-8 at Sydney Motor Show!
Hi guys,
Dont know if this has been mentioned yet, but at the Sydney Motor Show, now the Australian Internation Motor Show, Mazda Aus. have unveiled a turbo rx-8. Complete with red racing stripes down the side.... i saw this on web cast. Can anyone living in Sydney make the trip up and report to us any news on this thing. I know it's part of Mazda's plans to create show cars, and it might stay as such. But someone there may have details on the turbo system etc. used. Then maybe we can go do the same
Btw, the car was unveiled by Guy Sebastian, who apparently drives and rx-8 and loves it. As does comedian Dave Hughes...
Dont know if this has been mentioned yet, but at the Sydney Motor Show, now the Australian Internation Motor Show, Mazda Aus. have unveiled a turbo rx-8. Complete with red racing stripes down the side.... i saw this on web cast. Can anyone living in Sydney make the trip up and report to us any news on this thing. I know it's part of Mazda's plans to create show cars, and it might stay as such. But someone there may have details on the turbo system etc. used. Then maybe we can go do the same
Btw, the car was unveiled by Guy Sebastian, who apparently drives and rx-8 and loves it. As does comedian Dave Hughes...
10-07-2004, 12:48 AM
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10-07-2004, 02:56 AM
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I still don't know of a turbo that can flow 270kW @ 7.5psi and still have a powerband as wide as the RENESIS. I suspect this will either be a laggy race-only type motor or the whole things is just a stunt. Hope I'm wrong.
10-07-2004, 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ypwpat
is this Australian made? Or Mazda japan made?
This guy was responsible for the RX7 SP models in the last few years Mazda Australia sold the cars here.
He also conceived the turbo charged MX5 (the 147kw, not the 121kw) that was shown about 18mths ago here in Australia.
10-07-2004, 04:59 AM
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How do we get a hold off the re-programed Ecu from Allan horsley ??? 52% more power and 65% more torque .From a smallish turbo , sounds fishy to me .
Hymee and DR phil the bar has been raised , can you match or better these figures ????
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Hymee and DR phil the bar has been raised , can you match or better these figures ????
cheers
michael
10-07-2004, 06:19 AM
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:D Guys,
This concept has been rumoured for some time,remember this is still a standard Renesis with an improved fuel system & ecu map, tubo......... etc. I wouldnt be surprised if this is all of Joes work from Rotomaster just someone else may be better at marketing the concept and taking the glory.
If you recall Joe had turbocharged his own RX8, and was not chasing the KW but the increase in midrange torque was impressive.
I will check out the Motorshow tomorrow, and take some pics of this turbo beast, 270KW & 350NM sound like a great Xmas present or upgrade, If this is to be Mr Horsleys RX8SP then have your cheque book ready, as these babies are rare as hens teeth :D :D
This concept has been rumoured for some time,remember this is still a standard Renesis with an improved fuel system & ecu map, tubo......... etc. I wouldnt be surprised if this is all of Joes work from Rotomaster just someone else may be better at marketing the concept and taking the glory.
If you recall Joe had turbocharged his own RX8, and was not chasing the KW but the increase in midrange torque was impressive.
I will check out the Motorshow tomorrow, and take some pics of this turbo beast, 270KW & 350NM sound like a great Xmas present or upgrade, If this is to be Mr Horsleys RX8SP then have your cheque book ready, as these babies are rare as hens teeth :D :D
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10-07-2004, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by nojooc
L&L,
Maybe you can hassle out Allan at their office here in Sydney:
Mazda Motorsport
192 Kingsgrove Rd Kingsgrove 2208
(02) 9554 1080
Maybe you can hassle out Allan at their office here in Sydney:
Mazda Motorsport
192 Kingsgrove Rd Kingsgrove 2208
(02) 9554 1080
Can Mazda have two cars RX7 AND RX8 WITH SIMILAR POWER OUTPUTS in the same market place ???
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10-07-2004, 07:30 AM
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rpm_pwr has posted some pics:
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-media-news-11/362hp-turbo-rx-8-australian-international-auto-show-41328/
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-media-news-11/362hp-turbo-rx-8-australian-international-auto-show-41328/
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10-07-2004, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Lock & Load
Can Mazda have two cars RX7 AND RX8 WITH SIMILAR POWER OUTPUTS in the same market place ???
cheers
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cheers
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10-07-2004, 07:39 AM
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Guys,
This is sadly just a teaser. Mazda OZ only trot out old Alan to help sell struggling models. ie shift stock. Since the RX-8 is selling as fast as they arrive (aside from yellow automatics of course) you can safely say this is pretty bloody unlikely.
With that said, Mazda OZ's current CEO is famous for his dealer installed turbo kits on first gen RX-7's so who knows what he's thinking
This is sadly just a teaser. Mazda OZ only trot out old Alan to help sell struggling models. ie shift stock. Since the RX-8 is selling as fast as they arrive (aside from yellow automatics of course) you can safely say this is pretty bloody unlikely.
With that said, Mazda OZ's current CEO is famous for his dealer installed turbo kits on first gen RX-7's so who knows what he's thinking
10-07-2004, 07:45 AM
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I'd pay up to $10K for a "factory" Mazda turbo kit and I'm sure there are plenty of people out there prepared to do the same
Everybody in Sydney who's attending the show, please make a lot of enquiries at the Mazda stand about the availability of the kit, who knows, if the demand is great enough, they'll build it.
Everybody in Sydney who's attending the show, please make a lot of enquiries at the Mazda stand about the availability of the kit, who knows, if the demand is great enough, they'll build it.
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There's also a few threads on the motorshow in general and this RX-8 in particular on AusRotary.
Originally Posted by (on AusRotary) Dazz
Some pics of the Turbo installation.
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10-07-2004, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Choppy
Man im in Kingsgrove nearly every day and did not know that place was there.
Going probably tomorrow to the motor show.
Going probably tomorrow to the motor show.
the office is before the m5 entrance going towards the kingsgrove shops
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10-08-2004, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Choppy
Too much Guy Sebastian and not enough turbo RX8 IMO.
10-08-2004, 01:17 AM
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Just seen the video. Aftermarket Turbo, TE37, MazdaSpeed kit, Alcon and suspension.
Ok... very like everyone's project right?
It look very bad in my opinion
Ok... very like everyone's project right?
It look very bad in my opinion
10-08-2004, 01:43 AM
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Ok just got off the phone to them at Mazda motor sport. The car will not be released as a production vehicle. They told me it is more likely that the technology they develop will be sold off to another company or used as an after market mod.
They are trying to get the finshed product ready in time for Targa Tasmania, however realistically their perfected product is still 3 months away and from there they will decide what will happed to it after this process is finished.
There we go, another "we shall wait and see"
They are trying to get the finshed product ready in time for Targa Tasmania, however realistically their perfected product is still 3 months away and from there they will decide what will happed to it after this process is finished.
There we go, another "we shall wait and see"
10-08-2004, 01:59 AM
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Are they seriously going to race that? That will be great...
Hopefully they are going to read my following comment.
Change the oil cooler and radiator and otherwise you will have a overheated engine in the middle of no where (in Tas :p)
Even the NA do 20 laps need a radiator and oil cooler and Mazda Japan races locally with rad, oil cooler, brake pad and road cage as the MUST HAVE for entry.
Hopefully they are going to read my following comment.
Change the oil cooler and radiator and otherwise you will have a overheated engine in the middle of no where (in Tas :p)
Even the NA do 20 laps need a radiator and oil cooler and Mazda Japan races locally with rad, oil cooler, brake pad and road cage as the MUST HAVE for entry.