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just picked up the january issue of automobile, they have some "new" pics of the interior. Want to know what the two switches are on the backbone frame just aft of the shifter! Anybody?
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just picked up the january issue of automobile, they have some "new" pics of the interior. Want to know what the two switches are on the backbone frame just aft of the shifter! Anybody?
just picked up the january issue of automobile, they have some "new" pics of the interior. Want to know what the two switches are on the backbone frame just aft of the shifter! Anybody?
I'd guess they are heat seaters though.
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I read the article too- and while I don't remember the part about the switches you're talking about (I don't have it sitting in front of me), they did have the new pictures of the red car- it's got the turn signals on the fender in all the pictures, and they didn't seem to like the car much. The article seemed to imply that it was kind of a mushy, easy driver, and not very exciting. They also didn't seem very impressed with the interior. I'm going to hope that it was just the writer speaking, and not the true feel of the car.
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If it is the red car that they are basing those opinions on, then yes, it is more softly suspended than the silver car that was at that same press day.
I'm thinking Mazda wasn't very clear on telling the reviewers this. Perhaps some didn't even drive the silver car?
Why the heck did they even have the red car there for testing if it so vastly different?
Anyway, World of Wheels did a test exclusively on the silver car and fell in love, but they are actually respecting the request by Mazda to not publish driving impressions or other results until Jan.
I'm thinking Mazda wasn't very clear on telling the reviewers this. Perhaps some didn't even drive the silver car?
Why the heck did they even have the red car there for testing if it so vastly different?
Anyway, World of Wheels did a test exclusively on the silver car and fell in love, but they are actually respecting the request by Mazda to not publish driving impressions or other results until Jan.
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If it is the red car that they are basing those opinions on, then yes, it is more softly suspended than the silver car that was at that same press day.
I'm thinking Mazda wasn't very clear on telling the reviewers this. Perhaps some didn't even drive the silver car?
Why the heck did they even have the red car there for testing if it so vastly different?
Anyway, World of Wheels did a test exclusively on the silver car and fell in love, but they are actually respecting the request by Mazda to not publish driving impressions or other results until Jan.
If it is the red car that they are basing those opinions on, then yes, it is more softly suspended than the silver car that was at that same press day.
I'm thinking Mazda wasn't very clear on telling the reviewers this. Perhaps some didn't even drive the silver car?
Why the heck did they even have the red car there for testing if it so vastly different?
Anyway, World of Wheels did a test exclusively on the silver car and fell in love, but they are actually respecting the request by Mazda to not publish driving impressions or other results until Jan.
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Originally posted by race1
just a thought, but could the rear pop-outs be electric- like they were on the old mazda 626 turbo coupes? maybe the switches are for those?
just a thought, but could the rear pop-outs be electric- like they were on the old mazda 626 turbo coupes? maybe the switches are for those?
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Just read the Automobile article- it was weird, although they were told that they had not seen the end of the RX-7, they continually referred to the RX-8 as the sucessor to the RX-7.
Also, they didn't seem that blown away by the car, this also may be due to the fact they didnt get the superior silver model.
Sounds like the interior is totally unique, I look forward to seeing it and sitting in it, i just hope the headroom is ok. (I'm 6'4")
One thing that didnt make sense, it said the auto version will start at 27K while the stick would start at 32K, why would any base car, let alone a aports car, have an automatic in it? That didnt make sense at all. Eh, due to the fact that the article told me what I wasn't expecting or wanting, I shall dismiss it. :D
Also, they didn't seem that blown away by the car, this also may be due to the fact they didnt get the superior silver model.
Sounds like the interior is totally unique, I look forward to seeing it and sitting in it, i just hope the headroom is ok. (I'm 6'4")
One thing that didnt make sense, it said the auto version will start at 27K while the stick would start at 32K, why would any base car, let alone a aports car, have an automatic in it? That didnt make sense at all. Eh, due to the fact that the article told me what I wasn't expecting or wanting, I shall dismiss it. :D
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Geez
I read the article, but mostly I noticed the pics. of the silver car. Am I correct in seeing headlamp washers? When I had my '83 RX-7 GS, I learned that the Japanese versions came equiped with washers and I wanted some too as a matter of fact, I saw a RHD 1st gen. with washers in a parking lot in the middle 80's. I think that we won't get the washers in the States, maybe Canada, Europe, and certainly Japan. Bummer. Just like the states isn't getting the rear fog light, but Europe is. Geez Audi provides a rear fog light on the cars they sell in the states. MAZDA ARE U LISTENING? I'm getting screwed on the mini-disc player also. Dang, but I LOVE this car, and I still plan on getting one. A lot of the bruthas in this forum talk about performance and stuff, and that's cool, I like performance too, but I also like aesthetics in addition to athletics.
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Re: automobile
Originally posted by race1
just picked up the january issue of automobile, they have some "new" pics of the interior. Want to know what the two switches are on the backbone frame just aft of the shifter! Anybody?
just picked up the january issue of automobile, they have some "new" pics of the interior. Want to know what the two switches are on the backbone frame just aft of the shifter! Anybody?
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Here is a better picture of the switches:
We've already seen pictures of the window switches on the doors. Can these be for the windows also? Sunroof? Power seat controls? Dynamic Stability Controls?
Brian
We've already seen pictures of the window switches on the doors. Can these be for the windows also? Sunroof? Power seat controls? Dynamic Stability Controls?
Brian
Last edited by Buger; 12-18-2002 at 03:39 PM.
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Here is a better picture of the switches:
We've already seen pictures of the window switches on the doors. Can these be for the windows also? Sunroof? Power seat controls?
Brian
Here is a better picture of the switches:
We've already seen pictures of the window switches on the doors. Can these be for the windows also? Sunroof? Power seat controls?
Brian
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Originally posted by Buger
Here is a better picture of the switches:
Can these be for the windows also? Sunroof? Power seat controls?
Brian
Here is a better picture of the switches:
Can these be for the windows also? Sunroof? Power seat controls?
Brian
Notice the yellow/orange square on the bottom side of the switch. Reminds me of a rear defroster button. Its now clear that they are SEAT HEATERS swiches that light up when they are turned on.
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I see these buttons
-Menu
-POS(?)
-Ret (Return)
-T**R (maybe Tour?)
-***ance (possibly distance?)
and a joystick
if this doesn't scream nav, I don't know what does. Also, it makes sense for the controls to be there by the shifter, if they were up on the dash where the retractable screen is presumed to be, it would be a safety hazzard.
Everything is falling into place...
-Menu
-POS(?)
-Ret (Return)
-T**R (maybe Tour?)
-***ance (possibly distance?)
and a joystick
if this doesn't scream nav, I don't know what does. Also, it makes sense for the controls to be there by the shifter, if they were up on the dash where the retractable screen is presumed to be, it would be a safety hazzard.
Everything is falling into place...
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Originally posted by pmacwill
I see these buttons
-Menu
-POS(?)
-Ret (Return)
-T**R (maybe Tour?)
-***ance (possibly distance?)
and a joystick
I see these buttons
-Menu
-POS(?)
-Ret (Return)
-T**R (maybe Tour?)
-***ance (possibly distance?)
and a joystick
No really, I'd say its for POSITION.
Last edited by Puppy1; 12-18-2002 at 04:49 PM.