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Old 01-09-2009, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by swoope
i love the car just the way it is, but.

if the doors were longer and everything else stayed the same with a targa like my old supra..

done!!!! a sunroof does not do it for me.. targa does.

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Actually seeing the targa top on a Supra is what sold me on the idea. I agree that it would be really sweet!
Old 01-09-2009, 06:30 AM
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two seater with the targa top ............. sounds nice . At lease to those that don't need the extra seat.
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ok if it turns out to the look like the above pic with the 7 and 8 combined...i would say.....YES! but i think the above photo of the convertible 8 just looks like a solara with an 8 front...dont like it at all..but i have to agree with others that i bought the car based on its functionality...and i havent had problems using my rear doors..the rear doors and the rotary won it over for me..i was looking at a 350 and a s2000..glad i didnt get either especially the s2000
Old 01-09-2009, 07:38 AM
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I don't care much about the doors, but they are more convenient than 2, but less than 4. If I wanted 2 seats, I would have boughten a Z or S2K.
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I actually like the pic of that 8 convertible... the 7 and 8 combined coupe's back window looks off but other than that I think it's pretty good looking.

And to people saying they would have bought an s2k or a Z if the 8 only had 2 doors... c'mon! I see the s2k and Z bashing on this board every day. We all know the 8 is better no matter how many doors it has*.









*Does not include hatchback, sedan, or wagon setups.
Old 01-09-2009, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Raptor2k
Eh, the front is too soft for that look
Old 01-09-2009, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Zerotide
I actually like the pic of that 8 convertible... the 7 and 8 combined coupe's back window looks off but other than that I think it's pretty good looking.

And to people saying they would have bought an s2k or a Z if the 8 only had 2 doors... c'mon! I see the s2k and Z bashing on this board every day. We all know the 8 is better no matter how many doors it has*.









*Does not include hatchback, sedan, or wagon setups.
I don't bash those cars. I've driven both (my brother has a Z) and they are both a lot of fun, but I actually like to have passengers at times
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I like the RX8 styling as is. It's kinda unique, with its rotary engine, 4 doors, 50/50 weight distribution, semi-practical for most of what you need to do daily, and etc.
But, I still think the RX-7's styling can beat all of other cars (except for the limited production exotics) during its production years.
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I really dont like these "What IF" questions. but if ppl wnted a 2 d /2 seat maybe they most likely would of bought a




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Less storage is the wrong reaction. RX9 is actually going to be what RX8 merely "claimed" to be: practical.

Now, everyone gonna want this. Undeniable.



Did you steal that drawing from Alfy?
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Originally Posted by alfy28
...I think it needs rims
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Originally Posted by alfy28
I really dont like these "What IF" questions. but if ppl wnted a 2 d /2 seat maybe they most likely would of bought a




I would rather get a corvette
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Originally Posted by reaper1
I would rather get a corvette
lol y ou and daileydriver with this "i rather drive a corvette" blah blah
Old 01-09-2009, 09:58 AM
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the back doors are sexy to me everybody that see the car love them
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I bought my 8 because it had many things that appealed to me. Some of those things include the doors, styling and engine. I enjoy the fact that it's different in many ways from run-of-the-mill cars, and don't see one every 30 seconds.

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If it would bring the weight of the car down to around 2700, I'd say coupe FTMFW!! Then again, I don't have kids requiring back seats.
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Originally Posted by alfy28
lol y ou and daileydriver with this "i rather drive a corvette" blah blah
Dailydriver and I have good taste , what can I say............
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Originally Posted by reaper1
Dailydriver and I have good taste , what can I say............
lol

but yah, i think the only way i can see a 2 door rx8, will be if the car was a little wider.
Old 01-09-2009, 11:11 AM
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there are a bazillion 'chops on here of 2 door 8s go dig them up and have a look....

and you guys with your rx-8 el camino pic- dont make me dig up the RX-8 sport wagon thread
Old 01-09-2009, 01:09 PM
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The only reason I could see to have 2 doors/2 seats instead of 4/4 would be for less weight. I don't think, however, the weight reduction would be very significant. I also think the car handles beautifully and is very balanced. The weight reduction would go a long way toward acceleration, though. So I think what it really needs is a few more hp, while staying NA.
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Targa 8. Sorry for the shitty chop but you get the idea.

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Too much of the roof is removed.
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