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06-20-2003, 04:44 PM
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sorry for the images.. the camera settings were all screwed up, and we were so excited about being there, that we didn't even think to check them before shooting all the pics! We noticed after we downloaded them. Dan is going to reduce some of the image sizes and try to get better quality images up... sigh!!!
Write-ups coming in a few hours...
BTW, we actually have a couple pretty decent Sony digi-cams, it was just the operators who failed this time. Oh yeah, I ran out so fast in the morning, I forgot my camera at home.... I just couldn't wait to drive the 8 again!
Again our apologies!
-Bern
Write-ups coming in a few hours...
BTW, we actually have a couple pretty decent Sony digi-cams, it was just the operators who failed this time. Oh yeah, I ran out so fast in the morning, I forgot my camera at home.... I just couldn't wait to drive the 8 again!
Again our apologies!
-Bern
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06-20-2003, 04:50 PM
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Originally posted by bern
sorry for the images.. the camera settings were all screwed up, and we were so excited about being there, that we didn't even think to check them before shooting all the pics! We noticed after we downloaded them. Dan is going to reduce some of the image sizes and try to get a better quality images up... sigh!!!
Write-ups coming in a few hours...
BTW, we actually have a couple pretty decent Sony digi-cams, it was just the operators who failed this time. Oh yeah, I ran out so fast in the morning, I forgot my camera at home.... I couldn't wait to drive the 8!
Again our apologies!
-Bern
sorry for the images.. the camera settings were all screwed up, and we were so excited about being there, that we didn't even think to check them before shooting all the pics! We noticed after we downloaded them. Dan is going to reduce some of the image sizes and try to get a better quality images up... sigh!!!
Write-ups coming in a few hours...
BTW, we actually have a couple pretty decent Sony digi-cams, it was just the operators who failed this time. Oh yeah, I ran out so fast in the morning, I forgot my camera at home.... I couldn't wait to drive the 8!
Again our apologies!
-Bern
06-20-2003, 05:00 PM
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I notice they all have the same licence plate. I wonder if they all have the same VIN, too. JM1FE173040100509, perhaps? 
06-20-2003, 05:08 PM
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I am not concerned about the pictures, unless they are yellow. I am waiting for the great report. Will the magazines also report about this event? Thanks for the coverage.
06-20-2003, 06:12 PM
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Q: Can torque be greatly improved on the RX-8 RENESIS by turbocharging/supercharging and is MazdaSpeed working on such an enhancement?
A: 1st, I'd like for everyone to drive the car before asking about torque!! It will push you back in the seat . But as for future projects, Mazda was tight lipped as normal.
We in for a surprise? :D
A: 1st, I'd like for everyone to drive the car before asking about torque!! It will push you back in the seat . But as for future projects, Mazda was tight lipped as normal.
We in for a surprise? :D
06-20-2003, 06:41 PM
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06-20-2003, 11:33 PM
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Originally posted by laferle
Bern -- did you by any chance get a chance to drive an automatic version or speak to someone who has? Thoughts?
Bern -- did you by any chance get a chance to drive an automatic version or speak to someone who has? Thoughts?
http://rotarynews.com/view.php?id=152
This is actually a good refresher and background to this latest story.
I did mention the AT car earlier in the forum somewhere. Unfortunately, it wasn't too positive. It's just that the great gearing of the 6-spd car that makes up for the lack of torque of the RENESIS, is completely absent in the AT car. Do a search for AT or automatic or something like that...
I think the comment was something to the effect of, "a senior citizen would be asking for more ummph"! The car just doesn't seem to want to get out of it's own way. On the other hand, if your intention is to own a car that's a very stylish GT, with an occasional spirited drive, you will be perfectly satisfied!
It definitely will be no match for your G35 in the acceleration department, but get it in the twisties and the 8 will be right there... I speak of the AT car, of course. The 6-spd will be more than a match or exceed the Infinity in all performance departments!
Just my observations.
Cheers,
-Bern
p.s. still working on the write-up, so you guys need to quit interupting me. :D
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06-20-2003, 11:49 PM
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Hey Bern was the Titainum color darker in person then the pics suggest. I remember seeing the blue in alot pics, but when I saw it in person it was alot darker. Does the grey have the same affect?
Thanks
Thanks
06-20-2003, 11:57 PM
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Man I've been waitin for the rotary news write up all day today haha I was wondering why it wasn't up yet, its because everyone has been asking bern questions on the forums instead of waiting for the write up haha.
06-21-2003, 01:18 AM
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Originally posted by bern
The 6-spd will be more than a match or exceed the Infiniti in all performance departments!
Just my observations.
Cheers,
-Bern
The 6-spd will be more than a match or exceed the Infiniti in all performance departments!
Just my observations.
Cheers,
-Bern
06-21-2003, 11:57 AM
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Originally posted by Lensman
See: miracles DO happen...
See: miracles DO happen...
06-21-2003, 12:18 PM
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Originally posted by chenpin
haha, don't bet on it. Maybe someone can head down to FA and see if there's a new "entertainment thread" about how RotaryNews "doesn't know ****". I would not be surprised.
haha, don't bet on it. Maybe someone can head down to FA and see if there's a new "entertainment thread" about how RotaryNews "doesn't know ****". I would not be surprised.
06-21-2003, 12:22 PM
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Originally posted by Skyline Maniac
I am sure that will be more entertaining than the "BM people don't know ****" thread we got over here. I think Mazda will start allowing people to test drive the RX-8 on their REV IT UP event starting July.
I am sure that will be more entertaining than the "BM people don't know ****" thread we got over here. I think Mazda will start allowing people to test drive the RX-8 on their REV IT UP event starting July.
06-21-2003, 12:39 PM
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Originally posted by chenpin
haha, don't bet on it. Maybe someone can head down to FA and see if there's a new "entertainment thread" about how RotaryNews "doesn't know ****". I would not be surprised.
haha, don't bet on it. Maybe someone can head down to FA and see if there's a new "entertainment thread" about how RotaryNews "doesn't know ****". I would not be surprised.
You know what's funny; that at the end of all this, it's always going to be up to each individual on how they feel, like, appreciate any particular car. No one media outlet can ever pretend to talk for all the enthusiast. Our slant at RN, is obvisouly to report from a Rotary owners perspective and give feedback to the average rotary joe out there, like ourselves. Hopefully we'll also enlighten a few new folks along the way.
Oh yea, did I mention the production car is quicker 0-60 than the pre-prod models. Reported 0-60 of 5.9 will drop by a few tenths.
BTW, what is FA?
Still working on the write-up.. sorry!
-Bern
06-21-2003, 01:14 PM
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Originally posted by bern
BTW, what is FA?
-Bern
BTW, what is FA?
-Bern
06-21-2003, 02:16 PM
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Oh yea, did I mention the production car is quicker 0-60 than the pre-prod models. Reported 0-60 of 5.9 will drop by a few tenths
the arrival of the newest Harry Potter book (what my wife & kids have been anxiously waiting for), or the darn report from Rotary News.
Bern, stop looking at this website and get that report finished!
06-21-2003, 03:54 PM
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