What's new for 2005?
08-06-2004, 10:55 PM
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What's new for 2005?
OK, you insiders.
Aside from the Sirius satellite radio, what changes are due for the 2005 model year and when should I expect examples at my local dealer?
Mechanical changes?
Color changes?
Bluetooth?
More informative pressure monitor that gives individual tire pressures and temps like http://www.teammiata.com/smartire/demo/demo.html?
Aside from the Sirius satellite radio, what changes are due for the 2005 model year and when should I expect examples at my local dealer?
Mechanical changes?
Color changes?
Bluetooth?
More informative pressure monitor that gives individual tire pressures and temps like http://www.teammiata.com/smartire/demo/demo.html?
08-07-2004, 08:26 AM
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So, like the RX-7, white comes in during the second year. Does it again replace yellow?
As far as a searches are concerned, the phantom electric-assist turbo shows up, as well as the Sirius radio, but not much else. If I thought the web had the answers, I wouldn't have genuflected to the oracle that is the RX-8 forum.
Still looking for info... :-)
See the "slightly" modified RX-7 at www.geocities.com/jwitzer
As far as a searches are concerned, the phantom electric-assist turbo shows up, as well as the Sirius radio, but not much else. If I thought the web had the answers, I wouldn't have genuflected to the oracle that is the RX-8 forum.
Still looking for info... :-)
See the "slightly" modified RX-7 at www.geocities.com/jwitzer
08-07-2004, 03:04 PM
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Whoa! 6-speed sequential *MANUAL* gearbox???
Not a paddle-shifted automatic like the 2004, right?
The 6-speed is such a nice unit, but the wife has left knee problems, so...
And where do the 25 hp come from? ECU, porting, and breathing? Or was that a joke about the key? :-)
See the "slightly" modified RX-7 at www.geocities.com/jwitzer
Not a paddle-shifted automatic like the 2004, right?
The 6-speed is such a nice unit, but the wife has left knee problems, so...
And where do the 25 hp come from? ECU, porting, and breathing? Or was that a joke about the key? :-)
See the "slightly" modified RX-7 at www.geocities.com/jwitzer
08-08-2004, 02:07 AM
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smg? you sure... maybe something like the smg? i think that would be big news if something came out like that... got any proof? not that im doubting u... ok well maybe just a little just think that would be intriguing if that were true
08-08-2004, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jwitzer
Whoa! 6-speed sequential *MANUAL* gearbox???
Where did this rumor come from?
08-08-2004, 09:04 AM
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I'm dreamin about the 6-speed sequential but I have a feeling it's not going to happen this next year. Though if it does I'll be sure to jump on getting my 8 then a lot sooner. 
08-08-2004, 12:12 PM
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I'm holding out for an '05, but I certainly don't have any expectations regarding the above.
Where did this rumor come from?
Where did this rumor come from?
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08-08-2004, 05:29 PM
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VW key from my 99.5 Golf shown open and closed compared to the RX8 key. The Fob's the bit with the electronics in it if I'm not mistaken. By definition, it's just the attachment to the object, in this case, the key fob.
I like the VW key much more, If I can re-order a key for my 8 with a VW style fob, that'd be awesome.
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08-15-2004, 09:53 AM
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Paying $200-300 for a key is a bit much, but if you have the money to waste more power to you. I'm sure it will look pretty pimp. But then again ordering the rotory key would be even pimper, and a little more original.