LionZoo

Did anyone else notice the Bridgestone RE050As replacing the RE040s?

Leesha

I8U

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Yeah, they moved the dipstick and have a different oil cap and neck.

kwescott

here's somethinf to think about...this is obviously the version with all the appearance add ons and do-dads......what do you think the base model will look like.....cause it is obvious it won't have fogs, wont have sideskirts...most likley won't have that lower black lip on the front bumper....no wing, etc.

Throwdown

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That's in kilometers. I drive in kilometers to mess with people. They're like, "Oh my god it doesn't feel like we're going 120!" Also fools dealerships. It's just something I do to see if people pay attention or not.

zoom44

its the oil filler neck and cap i think that i was noticing. that would have to do with the new oil metering system. also the abs/brake force distribution block looks different.

something is different on the passenger side dash- maybe its rolled under a little more? but also that little disc where the "airbag is off " light goes is missing in these pics

lesper4

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ok here it is apperance wise: the car is otherwise a good facelift except for the fact it has too much black plastic in the front.

lesper4

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42 people viewing the thread wozzers

I think a lot of people couldnt figure out how to set the clocls so they gave them seperate buttons.

lesper4

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oh and look at zooms image the main panel where the tray is is recessed in with ridges on either side.

ASH8

This is the new RX-8 Type RS (Reference Exhibit) for Tokyo Auto Salon.

But yep it is the new 8, certainly looks more Japanese...Unfortunately..
Like the tail lights the rest will have to grow on me...I hope it is better in the flesh.

Fog light are too high, the grille is typical new Mazda look like the MS3 or new Mazda 6, the new RX-8 IMO has lost that individuality and is more corporate.

zoom44

black bar painted blue

zoom44

i was just about to mention that. good eye

raizen82

it's a refreshing design but they've gone mainstream... has something to do with the somewhat sedan looks. it doesn't go with the rx-8's idea of going against the flow with the rotary engine and rwd design etc.

imho, interior sucks, front looks too busy, not feeling the foglight change, fender vents are thumbs down. only good changes i can say are the rear, side skirt and engine bay changes. for the love of god.. why did they lose all the rotary emblems from the current model?

PS
too much chrome on the front bumper... and plastic

zoom44

the rear one will come back as the rotary fog light for europe i bet. im glad the front one is gone

dshiznit1489

I like the rims with the Rotor shapes a lot.

delhi

because alot of reviewers thought it was tacky.

zoom44

is there a little led on the right (outside) edge of this oil cooler strake?

Duke15

Maybe it's my eyes, but did they neglect yet again to give us a port to plug our MP3 players into? Maybe it is in the center console like the new Accord?

Duke15

Also, do you think the recessed emblem in the front is just a design choice, or a way to try to get people to not go to the emblemless smooth look on their cars?

bsteimel

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The specs of the suspension and engine won't come out until tomorrow or not until the Detroit auto show. There might be a ECU re tune that provides more power or something un scene like that. But i doubt it

raizen82

anyone noticed the change on wheel gap between front and rear wheels? looks about the same now.

bsteimel

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The specs of the suspension and engine won't come out until tomorrow or not until the Detroit auto show. There might be a ECU re tune that provides more power or something un scene like that. The racing beat tune does provide a little more juice in the top end and allows it to rev to 9500. That could be the reason for the little red bars on the tach. But .... i doubt it

BigRed

here is something else to think about:
1) the new front bumper doesnt look transferrable so:
2) there might be a new mazdaspeed version for the new facelift that will work with the new headlights.... this might also mean that many bodykit companies are screwed over and will have to make another one....hahahaha

its amazing how fast this thread is growing...lol

zoom44

button on the left says folder correct? i wonder if the input jack is hidden either in the ashtray area or in the center console with the power port?

Brice

hi guys !

I'm from France (paris). We have lot of pics of the new RX8 facelift (the purple and the mazdaspeed) on our website. Check this out !

http://www.rx8france.com/forum/ftopic9580.php

http://www.rx8france.com/forum/ftopic9577.php