Things that could be better
03-10-2006 | 04:00 AM
#26
RX-8 dreamer
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From: Bellevue, WA & Portland, OR
Number one complaint for me is the squealing brakes. I hear them everyday despite the dealership polishing/cleaning the discs. Think it's time to force them to change the front ones. Other is rattles, I don't have many but I hear a small one once in a while but it always goes away.
Other then that, I'm happy with the rest of the car.
Other then that, I'm happy with the rest of the car.
03-10-2006 | 06:28 AM
#27
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From: Apalachin, NY
Originally Posted by jisoo26
Number one complaint for me is the squealing brakes. I hear them everyday despite the dealership polishing/cleaning the discs. Think it's time to force them to change the front ones. Other is rattles, I don't have many but I hear a small one once in a while but it always goes away.
03-10-2006 | 07:37 AM
#28
Shock and Awe
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From: North Carolina
Originally Posted by NgoRX8
squealing brakes
Originally Posted by 9291150
but the squeling brakes bug me.
Originally Posted by Raptor2k
4). Brakes could stop squeeking sooner or later
Originally Posted by jisoo26
Number one complaint for me is the squealing brakes.
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...6-04-1369b.pdf
03-10-2006 | 07:47 AM
#29
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From: Planet Earth
Hmmmm....
(1) A taller 6th gear
(2) About 50 more whp
(3) One button down for passenger window
(4) Stronger paint
(5) A FREAKEN RADIO that let's you change it out without doing major surgery
(6) About 2 more mpg city and 4 highway
(7) A little more cushin in the seats (cloth)
Hmmm, that's about it...
(1) A taller 6th gear
(2) About 50 more whp
(3) One button down for passenger window
(4) Stronger paint
(5) A FREAKEN RADIO that let's you change it out without doing major surgery
(6) About 2 more mpg city and 4 highway
(7) A little more cushin in the seats (cloth)
Hmmm, that's about it...
03-10-2006 | 07:49 AM
#30
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From: Planet Earth
This service bulletin has been out for about 16 months now, all of you go and get your brakes replaced!
03-10-2006 | 10:01 AM
#31
Freedom Costs a Buck o' 5
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From: Texas
1. Colder A/C
2. Don't run the coolant through the throttle body (if this really does cause heat issues)
3. Better seat warmers (if it's not really cold outside, my wife's 4Runner's seats get almost too hot
4. Better paint
5. More factory 18" wheel design options
6. Better construction to alleviate rattles
7. A non-integreated radio.....what were you thinking?
8. Get rid of the cheap B Pillar accents (piano black, or just leave it the color of the car)
9. Rear view mirror that doesn't squeak
10. Find a way to the reinforce structural integrity without the center console that takes up all that room, or at least make it out of quality materials
11. Give U.S. customers all of the same options you provide the other markets with
12. And last but not least, better fuel mileage
2. Don't run the coolant through the throttle body (if this really does cause heat issues)
3. Better seat warmers (if it's not really cold outside, my wife's 4Runner's seats get almost too hot
4. Better paint
5. More factory 18" wheel design options
6. Better construction to alleviate rattles
7. A non-integreated radio.....what were you thinking?
8. Get rid of the cheap B Pillar accents (piano black, or just leave it the color of the car)
9. Rear view mirror that doesn't squeak
10. Find a way to the reinforce structural integrity without the center console that takes up all that room, or at least make it out of quality materials
11. Give U.S. customers all of the same options you provide the other markets with
12. And last but not least, better fuel mileage
Last edited by jaguargod; 03-10-2006 at 11:25 AM.
03-10-2006 | 10:40 AM
#32
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From: Cincinnati
All of the above, but my main beefs are
1) the ventilation, where in order for your feet to be warm, the AC has to be on, and in cold weather it takes forever for the car to warm up. The Mazda 6 warms up in a minute, but this is probably a rotary limitation.
2) cupholders are useless for their intended purpose, but great for my cell phone
3) the plastic on the door sills. Mine is all scratched and I'm very careful.
4) move the moonroof forward
2) the AC
1) the ventilation, where in order for your feet to be warm, the AC has to be on, and in cold weather it takes forever for the car to warm up. The Mazda 6 warms up in a minute, but this is probably a rotary limitation.
2) cupholders are useless for their intended purpose, but great for my cell phone
3) the plastic on the door sills. Mine is all scratched and I'm very careful.
4) move the moonroof forward
2) the AC
03-10-2006 | 11:24 AM
#33
One more couldn't hurt
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From: Saskatoon, SK -- go to Winnipeg then head west
Originally Posted by NoTears316
This service bulletin has been out for about 16 months now, all of you go and get your brakes replaced!
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...6-04-1369b.pdf
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...6-04-1369b.pdf
03-10-2006 | 11:31 AM
#34
My Rex goes to 11!
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From: Arlington, VA
yeah ive done the brake tsb 2x and im still squealing-
as for other changes:
minor, but nonetheless-
better defroster-
adjust climate switches so you don't have to cycle through all options to get the one you want (i.e., currently you have to push it to cycle through, which often means 2-4 pushes depending on where you are- as opposed to just 'selecting' the vent option you want, sometimes in that cycle you turn on defrost for a second, which turns on the AC etc...)
-transmission behavior in cold weather is a bit wacky
-real oil gauge
as for other changes:
minor, but nonetheless-
better defroster-
adjust climate switches so you don't have to cycle through all options to get the one you want (i.e., currently you have to push it to cycle through, which often means 2-4 pushes depending on where you are- as opposed to just 'selecting' the vent option you want, sometimes in that cycle you turn on defrost for a second, which turns on the AC etc...)
-transmission behavior in cold weather is a bit wacky
-real oil gauge
03-10-2006 | 12:29 PM
#37
JDM Type-S 6-speed 250PS
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Limassol, Cyprus
Rough idle! I hate driving in stop and go traffic. (aparently this is normal they told me at mazda 
)
Brake squeal. This can be fixed easly at the next service.
Some minor rattles. On rough roads only.
Tire noise from those stock Potenzas.
Better gas mileage (but then again I was expecting this)
A little creaking from the drivers seat (only when i'm getting in).
A bit more treble from the Bose sound system.
Apart from that I adore my baby so much!
) Brake squeal. This can be fixed easly at the next service.
Some minor rattles. On rough roads only.
Tire noise from those stock Potenzas.
Better gas mileage (but then again I was expecting this)
A little creaking from the drivers seat (only when i'm getting in).
A bit more treble from the Bose sound system.
Apart from that I adore my baby so much!
03-10-2006 | 12:37 PM
#38
Mr. T is my copilot
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From: los angeles
1.) deeper cup holders so the console lid can close with a 12oz soda
2.) find somewhere else for the cup holders so my arm doesnt hit drinks while shifting
3.) better MPG...duh
4.) add a 'transform into a giant robot' feature
5.) useful oil pressure gauge
2.) find somewhere else for the cup holders so my arm doesnt hit drinks while shifting
3.) better MPG...duh
4.) add a 'transform into a giant robot' feature
5.) useful oil pressure gauge
03-10-2006 | 12:46 PM
#39
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From: Chicago
hmm you guys really make me think hard but i guess there is beef i have with ti ..
for as much attention as i get with it i still didnt get laid .. and its been like a week now .. ehh maybe i'm just more interested in the car now
for as much attention as i get with it i still didnt get laid .. and its been like a week now .. ehh maybe i'm just more interested in the car now
03-10-2006 | 02:06 PM
#40
Klingon Grammarian
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From: Bellevue, WA
Originally Posted by jaguargod
11. Give U.S. customers all of the same options you provide the other markets with
Originally Posted by Dinhx8
adjust climate switches so you don't have to cycle through all options to get the one you want (i.e., currently you have to push it to cycle through, which often means 2-4 pushes depending on where you are- as opposed to just 'selecting' the vent option you want, sometimes in that cycle you turn on defrost for a second, which turns on the AC etc...)
Originally Posted by captain mercury
4.) add a 'transform into a giant robot' feature
I must say, though, I don't know what you squeaking-brake people are talking about, my brakes are utterly silent.
03-10-2006 | 02:32 PM
#41
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Here's my list...
1. RP Short Shifter & Voodoo Pearl Magnum **** should be stock, they are awesome.
2. Cup holders do not accomodate the thinner energy drink, and I don't like getting Mt. Dew on my elbow while driving.
3. More lumbar support, I love lumbar support.
4. 2-din headunit, we all know everybody wants to replace their stock headunit...why fight it?
5. The car is very light, the rear tires break loose a little too easy, I would go with all wheel drive. (Of course you would loose the fun of the rear wheel drive)
6. Better gas millage would be nice, but horsepower and gas millage don't go together. (see #6)
7. More horsepower, perhaps a turbo?
8. If I remember correctly, the driver's window is one-touch, but only down...I think you have to hold it to put it up. (I could be mistaken).
9. How about those bad-*** 5 star safety belts...
10. A nice alarm, and do-away with the stupid horn honk lock thing, make a sound...but not that...
2. Cup holders do not accomodate the thinner energy drink, and I don't like getting Mt. Dew on my elbow while driving.
3. More lumbar support, I love lumbar support.
4. 2-din headunit, we all know everybody wants to replace their stock headunit...why fight it?
5. The car is very light, the rear tires break loose a little too easy, I would go with all wheel drive. (Of course you would loose the fun of the rear wheel drive)
6. Better gas millage would be nice, but horsepower and gas millage don't go together. (see #6)
7. More horsepower, perhaps a turbo?
8. If I remember correctly, the driver's window is one-touch, but only down...I think you have to hold it to put it up. (I could be mistaken).
9. How about those bad-*** 5 star safety belts...
10. A nice alarm, and do-away with the stupid horn honk lock thing, make a sound...but not that...
03-10-2006 | 03:42 PM
#43
One more couldn't hurt
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From: Saskatoon, SK -- go to Winnipeg then head west
Quote:
I must say, though, I don't know what you squeaking-brake people are talking about, my brakes are utterly silent.
Cold weather seems to be a factor.
I must say, though, I don't know what you squeaking-brake people are talking about, my brakes are utterly silent.
Cold weather seems to be a factor.
03-10-2006 | 05:09 PM
#44
Klingon Grammarian
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From: Bellevue, WA
Originally Posted by V_for_velocity
Quote:
I must say, though, I don't know what you squeaking-brake people are talking about, my brakes are utterly silent.
Cold weather seems to be a factor.
I must say, though, I don't know what you squeaking-brake people are talking about, my brakes are utterly silent.
Cold weather seems to be a factor.
03-10-2006 | 05:27 PM
#45
Thread Starter
I've been everywhere..man
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From: Chicago--River North
Originally Posted by saxon987
There is one thing that makes my RX-8 driving experience less enjoyable that it might be: The placement of the brake pedal.
It is too far to the left!!
It is too far to the left!!
no one else mentioned this. interesting...
maybe i just need to get used to a manual trans again. i really like it...except for the leg cramps.
03-10-2006 | 05:36 PM
#47
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Originally Posted by saxon987
hmm...
no one else mentioned this. interesting...
maybe i just need to get used to a manual trans again. i really like it...except for the leg cramps.
no one else mentioned this. interesting...
maybe i just need to get used to a manual trans again. i really like it...except for the leg cramps.
Well the gas pedal needs to fit to the right of the brake pedal and as it is now it's pressed pretty well against the center tunnel. My size 13s already rub the carpet. Also, the pedals are currently placed well for heel and toe shifting (IMHO).
04-03-2006 | 08:16 PM
#48
...goes like stink...
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: PA
Mine:
1. Cupholder placement (especially when the shoulder support of the seat is right where I wanna bend my arm to reach for my drink)
2. Sliding mechanism of the cup-holder-cover. Everytime I brake it slams shut, but I want it open, dammit!
3. Accessibility of the center compartments in general. The suck.
4. Steering wheel controls: want power & scan buttons for the radio too.
5. Trunk opening needs to be just a wee bit bigger.
6. Rotary accent in the seat - I'm short (5'-0"), and its fine when driving, but if I wanna recline the seat, my head rests right in the indent. Ow! I'd prefer a rotary symbol just stitched into the seat or something.
7. Power rear windows - I don't wanna have to stop the car every time I want to open & close them.
8. One touch up and down for both windows, PLEASE!
9. Single-disc MP3 CD player would be preferred over 6-disc CD player.
10. Non-rotary=shaped shifter. Sorry, but I don't find this comfortable at all.
That's all the minor things. The major things we all know what they are. And the fuel economy became painfully obvious this weekend when my BF and I drove his 350Z to Vegas from San Diego. I barely hit 350 miles per tank, and he can get like 400 on a 20 gallon tank. Bugger.
<-- This is here just cause I think it's funny.
1. Cupholder placement (especially when the shoulder support of the seat is right where I wanna bend my arm to reach for my drink)
2. Sliding mechanism of the cup-holder-cover. Everytime I brake it slams shut, but I want it open, dammit!
3. Accessibility of the center compartments in general. The suck.
4. Steering wheel controls: want power & scan buttons for the radio too.
5. Trunk opening needs to be just a wee bit bigger.
6. Rotary accent in the seat - I'm short (5'-0"), and its fine when driving, but if I wanna recline the seat, my head rests right in the indent. Ow! I'd prefer a rotary symbol just stitched into the seat or something.
7. Power rear windows - I don't wanna have to stop the car every time I want to open & close them.
8. One touch up and down for both windows, PLEASE!
9. Single-disc MP3 CD player would be preferred over 6-disc CD player.
10. Non-rotary=shaped shifter. Sorry, but I don't find this comfortable at all.
That's all the minor things. The major things we all know what they are. And the fuel economy became painfully obvious this weekend when my BF and I drove his 350Z to Vegas from San Diego. I barely hit 350 miles per tank, and he can get like 400 on a 20 gallon tank. Bugger.
<-- This is here just cause I think it's funny.
04-03-2006 | 09:08 PM
#49
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Originally Posted by KAtC10
Mine:
1. Cupholder placement (especially when the shoulder support of the seat is right where I wanna bend my arm to reach for my drink)
2. Sliding mechanism of the cup-holder-cover. Everytime I brake it slams shut, but I want it open, dammit!
3. Accessibility of the center compartments in general. The suck.
4. Steering wheel controls: want power & scan buttons for the radio too.
5. Trunk opening needs to be just a wee bit bigger.
6. Rotary accent in the seat - I'm short (5'-0"), and its fine when driving, but if I wanna recline the seat, my head rests right in the indent. Ow! I'd prefer a rotary symbol just stitched into the seat or something.
7. Power rear windows - I don't wanna have to stop the car every time I want to open & close them.
8. One touch up and down for both windows, PLEASE!
9. Single-disc MP3 CD player would be preferred over 6-disc CD player.
10. Non-rotary=shaped shifter. Sorry, but I don't find this comfortable at all.
That's all the minor things. The major things we all know what they are. And the fuel economy became painfully obvious this weekend when my BF and I drove his 350Z to Vegas from San Diego. I barely hit 350 miles per tank, and he can get like 400 on a 20 gallon tank. Bugger.
<-- This is here just cause I think it's funny.
1. Cupholder placement (especially when the shoulder support of the seat is right where I wanna bend my arm to reach for my drink)
2. Sliding mechanism of the cup-holder-cover. Everytime I brake it slams shut, but I want it open, dammit!
3. Accessibility of the center compartments in general. The suck.
4. Steering wheel controls: want power & scan buttons for the radio too.
5. Trunk opening needs to be just a wee bit bigger.
6. Rotary accent in the seat - I'm short (5'-0"), and its fine when driving, but if I wanna recline the seat, my head rests right in the indent. Ow! I'd prefer a rotary symbol just stitched into the seat or something.
7. Power rear windows - I don't wanna have to stop the car every time I want to open & close them.
8. One touch up and down for both windows, PLEASE!
9. Single-disc MP3 CD player would be preferred over 6-disc CD player.
10. Non-rotary=shaped shifter. Sorry, but I don't find this comfortable at all.
That's all the minor things. The major things we all know what they are. And the fuel economy became painfully obvious this weekend when my BF and I drove his 350Z to Vegas from San Diego. I barely hit 350 miles per tank, and he can get like 400 on a 20 gallon tank. Bugger.
<-- This is here just cause I think it's funny.It will scan if you hold the button down.
