2007 RX-8 Official Press Release
#51
Fortunately, it sounds like you've never suffered the inside of a minivan. Int the electric version of a pop-out window, the servo is built right into the rotating bit. The wire from the dash to the window would probably weigh more than the motor. Maybe the counter the added weight w/ stock magnesium wheels? :D
#53
A trip computer that uses the Ambient/Outside temp display. The space is already there. Average speed, miles to empty, instant MPG, avg MPG, trip timer, etc. My mom's Passat and dad's Chevy pickup have it. That's a nice lux feature.
#54
Mazda did a lot of R&D before releasing the car.
The drivetrain changes they have made were for the AT (adding gears), and where the Oil fill tube breather goes into the intake manifold.
Anything I missed?
The drivetrain changes they have made were for the AT (adding gears), and where the Oil fill tube breather goes into the intake manifold.
Anything I missed?
#55
Originally Posted by CarAndDriver
A trip computer that uses the Ambient/Outside temp display. The space is already there. Average speed, miles to empty, instant MPG, avg MPG, trip timer, etc. My mom's Passat and dad's Chevy pickup have it. That's a nice lux feature.
#56
Originally Posted by toxin440
Heh while I do love those little gadgets like you are saying to get MPGs, projected miles till empty.... on THIS car that might be a bad idea when people are tooling around and seeing numbers on their little screen in the teens for MPGs lol
#57
Well at least we could tell whether cruising downhilll at 65MPH with a hurricane force tailwind actually gets us mileage above 25MPG.
#58
Looks like we have our first 2007 owner on the boards...
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...=1#post1547741
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https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...=1#post1547741
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#60
Originally Posted by Dinhx8
i would love power rear windows. i dont think i've opened them in the 2.5 years ive had the car and am always wanting to, but its just a pain.
How about getting auto up and down windows for the driver and passenger first.
#61
???
My 2006 Shinka has auto down for the driver, yours doesnt? Not for the passenger.
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My 2006 Shinka has auto down for the driver, yours doesnt? Not for the passenger.
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Originally Posted by CarAndDriver
Forget power rear windows.
How about getting auto up and down windows for the driver and passenger first.
How about getting auto up and down windows for the driver and passenger first.
#63
[QUOTE=6speed8]
Thanks for "clarifying" that.
I am Sorry I didn't say how many man hours they spent on research and development. I didn't have the RX-8 project manager's report on hand...
Do you happen to have it 6speed8?
Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
Mazda did a lot of R&D before releasing the car.,,
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I think "a lot is" a relative term, and certainly nowhere near the R&D some other Japanese car companies do.
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I think "a lot is" a relative term, and certainly nowhere near the R&D some other Japanese car companies do.
I am Sorry I didn't say how many man hours they spent on research and development. I didn't have the RX-8 project manager's report on hand...
Do you happen to have it 6speed8?
#64
Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
Thanks for "clarifying" that.
I am Sorry I didn't say how many man hours they spent on research and development. I didn't have the RX-8 project manager's report on hand...
Do you happen to have it 6speed8?
I am Sorry I didn't say how many man hours they spent on research and development. I didn't have the RX-8 project manager's report on hand...
Do you happen to have it 6speed8?
No, (I wish I did), but since we are almost through the alphabet with flashes and I predict there will be a few more indicates that some aspects weren't tested in regards to starting and drivability. Go ahead and tell me ONE PERSON in/on the Mazda R&D checked the oil while the engine was hot (if they did they WOULD have asked for a relocation of dipstick). DId the R&D discover the squeaky brakes or HUGE amount of brake dust from the original pads (the REVISED pads are much better) DID they R&D the RX-8 in climates where they had to use the A/C? Did they test with the original starter motors? batteries? Heat shields? OBVIOUSLY testing in HOT DRY climates was not performed for ANY length of time!
EXACTLY what was R&D'd? and for how long? Like I said it's a relative term, and I think Mazda did a really POOR job on the R&D of this car, the fact that it is still a great car is a tribute to the designers, NOT the R&D team.
#66
Originally Posted by 6speed8
No, (I wish I did), but since we are almost through the alphabet with flashes and I predict there will be a few more indicates that some aspects weren't tested in regards to starting and drivability. Go ahead and tell me ONE PERSON in/on the Mazda R&D checked the oil while the engine was hot (if they did they WOULD have asked for a relocation of dipstick). DId the R&D discover the squeaky brakes or HUGE amount of brake dust from the original pads (the REVISED pads are much better) DID they R&D the RX-8 in climates where they had to use the A/C? Did they test with the original starter motors? batteries? Heat shields? OBVIOUSLY testing in HOT DRY climates was not performed for ANY length of time!
EXACTLY what was R&D'd? and for how long? Like I said it's a relative term, and I think Mazda did a really POOR job on the R&D of this car, the fact that it is still a great car is a tribute to the designers, NOT the R&D team.
EXACTLY what was R&D'd? and for how long? Like I said it's a relative term, and I think Mazda did a really POOR job on the R&D of this car, the fact that it is still a great car is a tribute to the designers, NOT the R&D team.
I agree with you on the dipstick location.
#67
Originally Posted by time4akshun
???
My 2006 Shinka has auto down for the driver, yours doesnt? Not for the passenger.
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My 2006 Shinka has auto down for the driver, yours doesnt? Not for the passenger.
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Also how about being able to close the sunroof when you turn off the ignition, just like you can operate the windows after.
#68
Before I bought the RX-8, I had a 2000 Celica GT-S (my first non-Mazda in 10 years). I got it in Dec 1999. ( I Got my RX-8 in Sept 2003). Celica owners waited right up to the day Toyota cancelled the car for more performance, but never got it. Toyota DID give more colors to choose and some VERY minor facelifts, but nothing changed in the performance of the car, in fact some MYs actually lost peformance due to an ECU revision.
The path Mazda is taking with the RX-8 sounds IDENTICAL to what Toyota did to/with the Celica, which was a great car when it first came out (it was the BEST in its class), but 4 years later it ranked near the bottom as the competition caught up and surpassed it.
I would really HATE to see that happen with the RX-8, but it's like Deja-vu (for me).
The path Mazda is taking with the RX-8 sounds IDENTICAL to what Toyota did to/with the Celica, which was a great car when it first came out (it was the BEST in its class), but 4 years later it ranked near the bottom as the competition caught up and surpassed it.
I would really HATE to see that happen with the RX-8, but it's like Deja-vu (for me).
#69
I see that makes sense. It is clear as day that Mazda has been going this way.
Geez the first year the car lost power... How much is in their control with emissions standards though? That may be why it is hard for them to add a turbo or supercharger as an OEM add on. I hope I am surprised and proven wrong.
Geez the first year the car lost power... How much is in their control with emissions standards though? That may be why it is hard for them to add a turbo or supercharger as an OEM add on. I hope I am surprised and proven wrong.
#70
Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
I see that makes sense. It is clear as day that Mazda has been going this way.
Geez the first year the car lost power... How much is in their control with emissions standards though? That may be why it is hard for them to add a turbo or supercharger as an OEM add on. I hope I am surprised and proven wrong.
Geez the first year the car lost power... How much is in their control with emissions standards though? That may be why it is hard for them to add a turbo or supercharger as an OEM add on. I hope I am surprised and proven wrong.
#73
Originally Posted by CarAndDriver
A trip computer that uses the Ambient/Outside temp display. The space is already there. Average speed, miles to empty, instant MPG, avg MPG, trip timer, etc. My mom's Passat and dad's Chevy pickup have it. That's a nice lux feature.
maybe because they do not want you to see the 14mpg?
I would like the little trip computer, Working Coolant Temp and oil pressure gauges, auto off headlights and one of the rear seat backs to fold down at least.
#74
Originally Posted by 6speed8
Before I bought the RX-8, I had a 2000 Celica GT-S (my first non-Mazda in 10 years). I got it in Dec 1999. ( I Got my RX-8 in Sept 2003). Celica owners waited right up to the day Toyota cancelled the car for more performance, but never got it. Toyota DID give more colors to choose and some VERY minor facelifts, but nothing changed in the performance of the car, in fact some MYs actually lost peformance due to an ECU revision.
The path Mazda is taking with the RX-8 sounds IDENTICAL to what Toyota did to/with the Celica, which was a great car when it first came out (it was the BEST in its class), but 4 years later it ranked near the bottom as the competition caught up and surpassed it.
I would really HATE to see that happen with the RX-8, but it's like Deja-vu (for me).
The path Mazda is taking with the RX-8 sounds IDENTICAL to what Toyota did to/with the Celica, which was a great car when it first came out (it was the BEST in its class), but 4 years later it ranked near the bottom as the competition caught up and surpassed it.
I would really HATE to see that happen with the RX-8, but it's like Deja-vu (for me).
#75
Originally Posted by patrick_andraste
maybe because they do not want you to see the 14mpg?
I would like the little trip computer, Working Coolant Temp and oil pressure gauges, auto off headlights and one of the rear seat backs to fold down at least.
I would like the little trip computer, Working Coolant Temp and oil pressure gauges, auto off headlights and one of the rear seat backs to fold down at least.
I hate how car makers have dumbed down the gauge clusters on nicer cars now to idiot lights. The 8 has penty of gauge real estate to have put an traditional speedometer in as well as digital along with working oil, voltage, and coolant temp gauges. The Z has a better gauge set in their crappy interiors.