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Bernie had I have caught on to the "investigating" part, I wouldn't have thought any more of it. That much I can believe. I am sorry about the way I responded though. I didn't need to be so harsh (I just do that sometimes) and I definitely didn't intend to make Carlos mad. We never did speak about the topic so I definitely am not calling him a liar or putting words in his mouth. I hope he figures that much out. I actually have great respect for the guy.
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Originally Posted by bern
ha ha ha... I think my 50hp 1st gen is still 50hp....
Here is my $100, one-owner, 225,000 mile, original 12A 50 rwhp wonder... haven't even changed the oil in a year that I've owned it
But I really like my other 1st gen a little better, the turbo-FB
-Bern
Here is my $100, one-owner, 225,000 mile, original 12A 50 rwhp wonder... haven't even changed the oil in a year that I've owned it
![Eyecrazy](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/Eyecrazy.gif)
![](https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/rx-8-media-news-11/79606-rotary-future-kabura-genesis-rotarynews-com-front_driver_side.jpg)
But I really like my other 1st gen a little better, the turbo-FB
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-Bern
really good looking cars you got there bern, love the turbo, CHANGE THAT OIL!!
![Spank](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/spank.gif)
Hey bern I heard some rumors of mazda making 3 and 4 rotors race engines, any info you can give us?
any news on the kabura? is it more likely it gets a renesis now?
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Originally Posted by rotarygod
Bernie had I have caught on to the "investigating" part, I wouldn't have thought any more of it. That much I can believe. I am sorry about the way I responded though. I didn't need to be so harsh (I just do that sometimes) and I definitely didn't intend to make Carlos mad. We never did speak about the topic so I definitely am not calling him a liar or putting words in his mouth. I hope he figures that much out. I actually have great respect for the guy.
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Bernie,
get 7stock 9 going and I'll take care of beating RG up for you. Better division of labor![Big Grin](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Oh, I want to see the Kabura there too, heck its MNAO's car anyways.
Man, I'm demanding for 8:22am
get 7stock 9 going and I'll take care of beating RG up for you. Better division of labor
![Big Grin](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Oh, I want to see the Kabura there too, heck its MNAO's car anyways.
Man, I'm demanding for 8:22am
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Originally Posted by brillo
Bernie,
get 7stock 9 going and I'll take care of beating RG up for you. Better division of labor![Big Grin](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Oh, I want to see the Kabura there too, heck its MNAO's car anyways.
Man, I'm demanding for 8:22am![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
get 7stock 9 going and I'll take care of beating RG up for you. Better division of labor
![Big Grin](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Oh, I want to see the Kabura there too, heck its MNAO's car anyways.
Man, I'm demanding for 8:22am
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Scoop, we are trying really hard to get Kabura there! It's penciled in at the moment!
![Ylsuper](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/ylsuper.gif)
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really good looking cars you got there bern, love the turbo, CHANGE THAT OIL!!
Hey bern I heard some rumors of mazda making 3 and 4 rotors race engines, any info you can give us?
any news on the kabura? is it more likely it gets a renesis now?
![Spank](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/spank.gif)
Hey bern I heard some rumors of mazda making 3 and 4 rotors race engines, any info you can give us?
any news on the kabura? is it more likely it gets a renesis now?
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
On Kabura... only what you've read... the rest is off limits... ha hah ha
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-Bern
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I posted earlier that the guys from Mazda at Maz fest were trying to convince corporate to put a rotary in the Kabura.
I have seen the Hydrogen RX8 several times. I read it already went on sale in Japan.
Mazda geared up for GM's anoncement to install 50,000 Hydro stations in the USA.
Unfortunately GM took a dive and the stations didn't materialize.
I'd like to see how it runs on E85.
Considering E85 gives you 10 to 15% less MPG, the rotary could be a big hit with that fuel.
I have seen the Hydrogen RX8 several times. I read it already went on sale in Japan.
Mazda geared up for GM's anoncement to install 50,000 Hydro stations in the USA.
Unfortunately GM took a dive and the stations didn't materialize.
I'd like to see how it runs on E85.
Considering E85 gives you 10 to 15% less MPG, the rotary could be a big hit with that fuel.
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Originally Posted by bern
Thanks on the rides... hhmmm on the rumors, you're going to have ask RG... as he seems to have all the info!
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Originally Posted by bern
Ok you take RG, and I'll talk to the boys to get going on SS-9. We are actually close to setting the date; working real hard with Mazda to get it done.
Scoop, we are trying really hard to get Kabura there! It's penciled in at the moment!![Ylsuper](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/ylsuper.gif)
Scoop, we are trying really hard to get Kabura there! It's penciled in at the moment!
![Ylsuper](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/ylsuper.gif)
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Originally Posted by bern
Thanks on the rides... hhmmm on the rumors, you're going to have ask RG... as he seems to have all the info!
On Kabura... only what you've read... the rest is off limits... ha hah ha![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
-Bern
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
On Kabura... only what you've read... the rest is off limits... ha hah ha
![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
-Bern
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on RX-3 ( or rotary kabura) well I can be a little patient
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This look familiar to anyone?
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../60612017/1065
Looks like the coupe market in 2009 is going to get a little heated
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../60612017/1065
Looks like the coupe market in 2009 is going to get a little heated
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This look familiar to anyone?
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../60612017/1065
Looks like the coupe market in 2009 is going to get a little heated
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../60612017/1065
Looks like the coupe market in 2009 is going to get a little heated
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Originally Posted by Rootski
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regenerative_braking
It's a start. Why not a regenerative transmission?
It's a start. Why not a regenerative transmission?
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Originally Posted by saturn
AWD 280hp V6 w/ DSG -- nice. If it's under $35k and handles well I'm in!
- Based on the Golf platform
- Longer than the Golf!
- $28k for the base FWD model (in Europe... maybe it'd be cheaper here)
Even assuming they put the 2.0t in the base Scirocco and charge only $23k, why would you buy this when you can get a GTI for <$22k? And why would you buy a GTI? Yeah, the engine is superb, but the chassis leaves a lot to be desired. The RSX-S, Civic Si, and Mini Cooper S are all more fun. The only way you'd see me in a GTI is if I was unable to physically drive a manual (as automatics go, the DSG is the best). Otherwise, why go back to FWD when the RX8 can be had for $23k?
VW needs to get with the program... they should base the GTI on the Polo platform (the small hatch they sell in Europe). Yeah, their cars are pretty looking and they deserve credit for giving the GTI a wonderful engine. But their cars are still way too heavy.
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Originally Posted by Sapphonica
Not to mention how much all that boiler gear weighs and the added complexity is just that much more stuff to maintain.
There *is* a much better use for all that wasted heat, and an elegant one at that.
There *is* a much better use for all that wasted heat, and an elegant one at that.
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This look familiar to anyone?
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../60612017/1065
Looks like the coupe market in 2009 is going to get a little heated
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../60612017/1065
Looks like the coupe market in 2009 is going to get a little heated
Yep! that's why Mazda need to get their act togeather if they want a sports car.
Unfortunatley if you look at their future line up it looks like they are concentrating on small high MPG cars.
There will be a hugh market. Gas will be $5 soon.
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All internal combustion engines are inefficient as far as thermodynamics go; only a small percentage of the energy of the fuel is used to make power while much of the rest is wasted in the form of heat. If you can figure out how to utilize even 5% of the energy of the wasted heat, you'll make millions.
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Originally Posted by bern
Ok you take RG, and I'll talk to the boys to get going on SS-9. We are actually close to setting the date; working real hard with Mazda to get it done.
Scoop, we are trying really hard to get Kabura there! It's penciled in at the moment!![Ylsuper](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/ylsuper.gif)
Scoop, we are trying really hard to get Kabura there! It's penciled in at the moment!
![Ylsuper](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/ylsuper.gif)
![Mdrmed](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/mdrmed.gif)
Great news Bern, I hope everything works out for another SS.
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Ok, I feel sheepish asking this question, but I couldn't find an answer searching. My friend asked me why they called the RX-8 the RX-8, and not the next RX-7. I wasn't really sure, actually. I assumed it was because the RX-8 is a 4 door, and they wanted to reserve the RX-7 for 2 door. Is that right? Or is there a better reason?
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Ok, I feel sheepish asking this question, but I couldn't find an answer searching. My friend asked me why they called the RX-8 the RX-8, and not the next RX-7. I wasn't really sure, actually. I assumed it was because the RX-8 is a 4 door, and they wanted to reserve the RX-7 for 2 door. Is that right? Or is there a better reason?
Paul.