Facelifted RX8 revealed!!!!
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^ 'bout sums up this refresh > "minimal" = no power, no weight loss, little beside 3.5" pipes and 4.7777 rear end. Everytting else is flash & style.
Happy New Year. We've been suckered. Might as well close the thread IMHO.
Happy New Year. We've been suckered. Might as well close the thread IMHO.
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Personally, my dilemma is whether I can wait until the 1.6L or negotiate a good deal on a 2007 model.
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As for the new model. I really like the new Recaro seats, but everything else really just looks too busy for my taste. I prefer the simpler style of the earlier 8s. And like everyone else had said that steering wheel is just awful. It is a shame there was no HP gains, but that was to be expected I guess.
I'm just glad Mazda seems to be staying committed to the rotary.
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Putting everything in short the article says:
1) A variable red-zone added to the tachometer
2) Larger exhaust pipes (now measuring 90 mm across)
3) Adding a trapezoidal strut tower bar and enhancing the local rigidity of
the front suspension tower areas.
4) Rear suspension geometry has been reconfigured for better handling performance
5) Driveshaft rigidity is improved, lowering NVH levels and improving performance
(Q: what is the meaning of NVH? I guess the "V" stands for vibrations but I can not figure it out about NVH)
6) Differential gear ratio on manual transmissions goes from 4.444 to 4.777 (7% shorter) for improved off-the-line performance
7) 6 speed manual version and 6 speed automatic will be available
8) Both with the exact-same power levels as current models
9) New R3 sport package with Bilstein shock absorbers and front suspension crossmembers filled with urethane foam. Filling the crossmembers makes for a smoother ride, minimized NVH and greater suspension control.
10) 19-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels with high performance tires (for the R3 version)
11) Recaro sport seats for the R3 version
12) Sport package, Touring package and GT package will be available with some new goodies as automatic wipers, auto headlights, bluetooth hands free phone adaptor, electric driver´s seat now with memory
Good enough for a restyling but confirmed that there are not substantial changes in the engine department.
It is also confirmed that we will have to see whether there are real minor mechanical changes such as the roumored new OMP, etc. All of this when the car becomes available.
Cheers
jird20
1) A variable red-zone added to the tachometer
2) Larger exhaust pipes (now measuring 90 mm across)
3) Adding a trapezoidal strut tower bar and enhancing the local rigidity of
the front suspension tower areas.
4) Rear suspension geometry has been reconfigured for better handling performance
5) Driveshaft rigidity is improved, lowering NVH levels and improving performance
(Q: what is the meaning of NVH? I guess the "V" stands for vibrations but I can not figure it out about NVH)
6) Differential gear ratio on manual transmissions goes from 4.444 to 4.777 (7% shorter) for improved off-the-line performance
7) 6 speed manual version and 6 speed automatic will be available
8) Both with the exact-same power levels as current models
9) New R3 sport package with Bilstein shock absorbers and front suspension crossmembers filled with urethane foam. Filling the crossmembers makes for a smoother ride, minimized NVH and greater suspension control.
10) 19-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels with high performance tires (for the R3 version)
11) Recaro sport seats for the R3 version
12) Sport package, Touring package and GT package will be available with some new goodies as automatic wipers, auto headlights, bluetooth hands free phone adaptor, electric driver´s seat now with memory
Good enough for a restyling but confirmed that there are not substantial changes in the engine department.
It is also confirmed that we will have to see whether there are real minor mechanical changes such as the roumored new OMP, etc. All of this when the car becomes available.
Cheers
jird20
Last edited by jird20; 01-13-2008 at 09:20 AM.
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great, i was planing on getting the feed gear anyway.. i suppose their decision to change to 4.777 is to make up for the heavier 19 and 20 inch (MS) wheels..
and it looks like the made it impossible to retrofit any of the body parts.
and it looks like the made it impossible to retrofit any of the body parts.
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Ok, so this new RS package is confirmed with what we already know, "On the visual side of the package, a rear spoiler, side sills, fog lights and sporty front bumper are added to give an aggressive appearance, along with 19-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels with high performance tires."
So what will the none RS package have is the big question. I can image saying, "I have a Mazda RX-8 R3". Or maybe R2D2?
So what will the none RS package have is the big question. I can image saying, "I have a Mazda RX-8 R3". Or maybe R2D2?
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Noise, Vibration, and Harshness
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It would be nice to bring the tach down from 4K @ 80mph to a normal 2.5-3k
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The Orange in the headlights is BLEH it makes it look worse...and the recaros look like they don't have heated seat capability...but it's nice they have airbags built in
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If overall gearing is lower, then lower fuel economy. Don't we hear enough bitching about that all ready?
I sort of like the look. But without dramatic performance improvement, I don't see the point. I won't give up my 8 for it. For the money, I could put on a body kit and FI and call it a day.
I sort of like the look. But without dramatic performance improvement, I don't see the point. I won't give up my 8 for it. For the money, I could put on a body kit and FI and call it a day.
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I don't want it. Less things to complicate and break down later on. All the sensors and added weight for stupid if any real beneficial convenience.
If you're that lazy you can't just lift your arm up and change the dial, then I'm sad. Go buy a BMW....
If you're that lazy you can't just lift your arm up and change the dial, then I'm sad. Go buy a BMW....