I dont understand why the ergenomics behind the e-brake

seems like it would look better w/o the little handle loop to it.

It helps in not getting your little fingers get jammed while applying the hand brake .

Plus, when you're bustin' mad 180s, an ergonomically correct hand-brake can help fend off carpal tunnel... :D

Originally posted by RotorMotor
Plus, when you're bustin' mad 180s, an ergonomically correct hand-brake can help fend off carpal tunnel... :D
Thats a good one

Originally posted by tookwik
I dont understand why the ergenomics behind the e-brake

well, the objective is to create a "Sport Car like no other", so I guess they tried to make everything somewhat unique even if it is something as boring as the parking brake handle.

honestly, I dont like the way it looks and believe that would be replaced first thing if I bought one

Originally posted by tookwik
honestly, I dont like the way it looks and believe that would be replaced first thing if I bought one You'd get used to it :)

I've already been contemplating on what type of grip I would use when pulling the handbrake :p 180s are fun :D

And if I get enough road... I'll try 360s :)

Yeah when I sat in the 8 the brake was in perfect position to pull when needed. I completey forgot it was there after a few minutes

May be its the "Oh Shit !!!" handle for the passenger side

If you look at the empty space, it creates a squashed Rotary symbol.

May be its the "Oh Shit !!!" handle for the passenger side IF that is what it gets used for, the driver will wish for a passenger ejection seat.

If you look at the empty space, it creates a squashed Rotary symbol

I honestly think you're on to something there. I've been mystified by the design for months but if it follows the rotor theme then it sort of makes sense. I just hadn't noticed before. It could be coincidence though but maybe not.

no it's not a coincidence. i thought i had pointed this out awhile ago but maybe that was before some of you were around. take a look at these 2 pics. one is the trim around the interior door handle and the other is of the pocket in the doors. both are the same squashed rotor shape as the brake handle.

and here

Originally posted by zoom44
and here

Arr yes, I do see the resemblance here with the side pocket.

I don't care the design mimmics the squashed rotary. That'd be the first thing to go in my RX8.

Originally posted by Smoker


well, the objective is to create a "Sport Car like no other", so I guess they tried to make everything somewhat unique even if it is something as boring as the parking brake handle.


Exactly. In that 65pg RX8 guide book, there is one article that mentions the unusual ebrake. Mazda decided to do something different with the handle because every other car has the same boring handle.

Who cares, the driver will never see it.. :confused:

Originally posted by notb
I don't care the design mimmics the squashed rotary. That'd be the first thing to go in my RX8.
Hey, feel free, use a Dremel if you want and just cut it off - it's your car.

Personally I think it's a pretty wacky, but unique design feature of the car.

If enough people think it's TOO unique, an aftermarket replacement should be out within months...

actually like that brake handle a lot

Originally posted by Smoker
well, the objective is to create a "Sport Car like no other", so I guess they tried to make everything somewhat unique even if it is something as boring as the parking brake handle. Originally posted by nk_Rx8
Exactly. In that 65pg RX8 guide book, there is one article that mentions the unusual ebrake. Mazda decided to do something different with the handle because every other car has the same boring handle.

R&T Guide to the Mazda RX-8:

"It's our way of expressing the heart of the RX-8, the rotary engine, through the car's styling"

"Of particular note is the parking brake lever, which looks like the reloading handle from a rifle. This was a creation of Mazda's design team; they wanted to give the RX-8's interior some 'freshness' "

"In virtually any vehicle, the parking brake handle looks more or less the same. They're all plain. Not many people have given this item any style, so we decided that it would be interesting and fun to give the parking brake handle a sporty flair"


hmm...i think that resolves the issue :-)

I like the E-brake the way it is. To me it looks like a rally style ebrake

Or like a trigger guard on a handgun. ;)

Originally posted by Toadman
Or like a trigger guard on a handgun. ;)

hope the passenger doesn't pull that trigger during a sudden dynamic maneuver:D

Originally posted by MaRX8
If you look at the empty space, it creates a squashed Rotary symbol.


Exactly. Another item Rotary shaped.

Originally posted by notb
I don't care the design mimmics the squashed rotary. That'd be the first thing to go in my RX8.

Be my guest since it's your car.

Honestly I love the design of the e-brake. It's different from every other car out there. It is just another part of the unique designing of the RX-8. Supports that "sports car like no other" feeling.

man, this decision's getting tougher and tougher. anyone know if the 350z comes with a book about Europe?

anyone know if the 350z comes with a book about Europe?

Well my Nissan dealer said he'd throw in an A-Z map when I complained about the lack of sat-nav...