== Gallery of the Macabre RX-8 ==
06-13-2006 | 11:43 PM
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I see a lot of the cars in the pictures are missing a wheel. When my 8 was T-boned, the front passenger wheel came off, too, even though the car was hit square in the passenger door(s). What's up with that?
Might as well add me to the gallery....
-djb
Might as well add me to the gallery....
-djb
06-14-2006 | 02:35 AM
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That pic has been up there for sometime already.. good observation, yep the rims break off at the spokes readily... not sure if it helps lessen the strain of the steering components or that Mazda likes seeing wheels flying after impact.. 
Originally Posted by Doomcue
I see a lot of the cars in the pictures are missing a wheel. When my 8 was T-boned, the front passenger wheel came off, too, even though the car was hit square in the passenger door(s). What's up with that?
Might as well add me to the gallery....
-djb
Might as well add me to the gallery....
-djb
Last edited by brothervoodoo; 06-14-2006 at 02:38 AM.
06-14-2006 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by brothervoodoo
That pic has been up there for sometime already.. good observation, yep the rims break off at the spokes readily... not sure if it helps lessen the strain of the steering components or that Mazda likes seeing wheels flying after impact..
It is curious to note that so many cars had their wheels knocked off in the gallery. I wonder if Mazda has taken note?
-djb
08-04-2006 | 12:31 PM
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Last edited by brothervoodoo; 08-04-2006 at 12:36 PM.
08-06-2006 | 02:34 AM
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Though you can look at the structural strength of the car. It is noticeable in some of the rearend shots ,as well as some of the side impacts.
Seems like the main passenger compartment stays intact in the accidents.
Seems like a well made and strong built car.
I actually feel a bit safer now, having seen these pics.
It is always sad to loose so many fine cars.
My flag shall fly at half mast tomorrow in honor of the dearly departed.
Seems like the main passenger compartment stays intact in the accidents.
Seems like a well made and strong built car.
I actually feel a bit safer now, having seen these pics.
It is always sad to loose so many fine cars.
My flag shall fly at half mast tomorrow in honor of the dearly departed.
08-21-2006 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by matisken
Here are some of my "macabre rx-8" happend during a testdrive with a client (i'm a Mazda dealer from Belgium. I was sitting in the back, right side, lucky to be alive ! You like them ?
08-30-2006 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
Wait, how many shades of red are there now?
Is that why they are all lumped in as one color.
Are titanium gray counted as silver?
Is that why they are all lumped in as one color.
Are titanium gray counted as silver?
