Any chance for aftermarket Larger Gas Tank?
10-08-2003, 03:33 PM
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Any chance for aftermarket Larger Gas Tank?
Yes, the milage sucks, but is comperable to similar power vehicles (V8 mustangs others...).
But, they put a gastank in for a high MPG vehicle. (Not sure but I think it is 14 Gallon).
This car really needs a 20 gallon (I would settle for 18) tank.
Any chance that a few years out, some aftermarket company might make a larger tank that might fit? (I haven't looked to see how much room is available).
Rick
But, they put a gastank in for a high MPG vehicle. (Not sure but I think it is 14 Gallon).
This car really needs a 20 gallon (I would settle for 18) tank.
Any chance that a few years out, some aftermarket company might make a larger tank that might fit? (I haven't looked to see how much room is available).
Rick
10-08-2003, 03:37 PM
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Re: Any chance for aftermarket Larger Gas Tank?
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I haven't looked to see how much room is available.
I haven't looked to see how much room is available.
10-08-2003, 04:57 PM
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Too bad Mazda engineers could not have provided a larger tank so the RX-8 could easily get more than 300 miles.
Guess I have to sacrifice somewhere to get the rest of the package it offers.
Guess I have to sacrifice somewhere to get the rest of the package it offers.
10-13-2003, 01:34 PM
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Re: balance
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The engineers probably were considering their goal of 50/50 weight distribution when the chose the tank, among the real-estate concerns.
The engineers probably were considering their goal of 50/50 weight distribution when the chose the tank, among the real-estate concerns.
10-13-2003, 06:37 PM
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that, and also overall vehicle mass: tanks are kinda heavy without fuel, and very heavy when full... you don't want to have a Miata with a 50L tank in it (pretend one could fit) 'cause it'd grossly upset the balance and performance of the car when full.
10-15-2003, 11:01 AM
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Wow you must have a bigger tank then me.
My Fuel warning light ussually comes on at about 220.
Let me ask, when you guys get 280 or more miles on a tank, how many gallons then fit in.
I have yet to get more than 13 gallons, even when the warning light is on.
My Fuel warning light ussually comes on at about 220.
Let me ask, when you guys get 280 or more miles on a tank, how many gallons then fit in.
I have yet to get more than 13 gallons, even when the warning light is on.
10-17-2003, 01:42 PM
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The fuel capacity of the US spec RX-8 is 15.9 US gallons. See http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...ehicleCode=RX8
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