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Old 10-07-2004, 12:43 PM
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That is the MS 6 version so i'm not that concerned. I will be concerned if the MS 8 edition does not blow it away though.
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Originally Posted by TheTick
That is the MS 6 version so i'm not that concerned. I will be concerned if the MS 8 edition does not blow it away though.

It won't, and it can't right now.

You would need a large single turbo/supercharger/or bi-turbo to get the Renesis peforming where it needs to be.

And Mscreant is right on with his break down.

But, still the 8 is awsomely ballanced and has an awsome transmision.

No question about that.
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The turbo that is coming out from Speed Force Raceing looks like it will add about 100whp to the 8. I don't see why mazda can't do this to the 8. I guess we will see in the upcoming years what they do and if they even introduce a MS 8 into the US. I don't know what the performance numbers are on the MS8 in japan but from a road and track article it compares with the Nismo 350Z quite well.
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The thing with the Mazdaspeed 6 is that it will be a limited edition- mostly likely only 4k of them made per year, like the special edition miata and the Mazdaspeed Protege. It won't be a competitor with the 8 at all.
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BTW, I have determinded that Maryland has the rudest drivers in the country. I have never been tailgated so much in my entire life, as I was in three hours today in Baltimore. Rude, nasty, mean people.
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Originally Posted by TheTick
The turbo that is coming out from Speed Force Raceing looks like it will add about 100whp to the 8. I don't see why mazda can't do this to the 8. I guess we will see in the upcoming years what they do and if they even introduce a MS 8 into the US. I don't know what the performance numbers are on the MS8 in japan but from a road and track article it compares with the Nismo 350Z quite well.
As I have said a million times, and I will say for the last time today..

The current Renesis will not be good for turbo-charging. They have to lower the compression so they can run higher boost levels and then it will be a solid application.
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Damn this thread almost dropped to page 2 WTF : )
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Hi guys..are any of you still getting together at Short Pump..or elsewhere?
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As far as I know the meetings are still on Friday at 7:30 Short Pump mall. I have not heard of any changes to that schedule.
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thanks!
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thanks!

actualy no..we moved to glory days resturaunt. PM Hanzo for directions.
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The one off John Rolfe Pkwy? I assume it's probably not the one down the street from me.
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The one off John Rolfe Pkwy? I assume it's probably not the one down the street from me.

Yup, the one over there. You know your not lucky enough to have the meet move closer to you!

Tick..if you come to the meet next week, I will let you drive the Legacy.

Lots of power..you might like it! Mabey you might want to trade your 8 for one.

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So who is going to try to make it to the meet tonite?
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Is it at 7:30pm? I'm going to try and show up -
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So who is going to try to make it to the meet tonite?
Can't make it tonite, gotta work, sigh.
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Working too, unfortunately.
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Tired from work..going to go home.. I haven't been to the meet in like a month..

Damn my dedication to employment...
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Oh my stars and garters..

http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/1090/
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You guys remember talking about the black FD with white volk wheels a while back? Going for ~17-18K or something insane?

It's been tucked away behind import autohaus for a while now...
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Originally Posted by Josepi_RX-7
You guys remember talking about the black FD with white volk wheels a while back? Going for ~17-18K or something insane?

It's been tucked away behind import autohaus for a while now...

Are you thinking about getting it? I went there and checked it out a few months ago, looks prestine, although 17k is alot for a used car. I wonder if that thing will even start up now since it's been sitting there for so long, battery might be dead.
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Originally Posted by Dragonfruit
Are you thinking about getting it? I went there and checked it out a few months ago, looks prestine, although 17k is alot for a used car. I wonder if that thing will even start up now since it's been sitting there for so long, battery might be dead.

There's a lot of weird stuff that had been done to it- wanted some special fuel only. I'm guessing very high maintenance. Beautiful car though.
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Originally Posted by Dragonfruit
Are you thinking about getting it? I went there and checked it out a few months ago, looks prestine, although 17k is alot for a used car. I wonder if that thing will even start up now since it's been sitting there for so long, battery might be dead.
Nope, someone bought it and it appears to be dead...hence the sitting behind import autohaus. :o
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Damn..what a waste! Feel sorry for the guy who bought it..
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So is there a meeting this Friday? If so is it at Glory Days? If it is, is it the one on Ridge Pkwy?


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