tookwik
04-09-2003, 07:19 PM
I dont understand why the ergenomics behind the e-brake
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View Full Version : Whats the deal with this? tookwik 04-09-2003, 07:19 PM I dont understand why the ergenomics behind the e-brake tookwik 04-09-2003, 07:19 PM seems like it would look better w/o the little handle loop to it. Lock & Load 04-09-2003, 07:27 PM It helps in not getting your little fingers get jammed while applying the hand brake . RotorMotor 04-09-2003, 07:48 PM Plus, when you're bustin' mad 180s, an ergonomically correct hand-brake can help fend off carpal tunnel... :D tookwik 04-09-2003, 08:31 PM 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 Smoker 04-09-2003, 08:45 PM 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. tookwik 04-09-2003, 08:46 PM honestly, I dont like the way it looks and believe that would be replaced first thing if I bought one Hercules 04-09-2003, 08:57 PM 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 :) RotorGeek 04-09-2003, 09:43 PM 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 Maximus 04-10-2003, 10:39 AM May be its the "Oh Shit !!!" handle for the passenger side MaRX8 04-10-2003, 11:31 AM If you look at the empty space, it creates a squashed Rotary symbol. Toadman 04-10-2003, 12:51 PM 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. Lensman 04-10-2003, 01:03 PM 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. zoom44 04-10-2003, 02:41 PM 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. zoom44 04-10-2003, 02:42 PM and here Smoker 04-10-2003, 03:48 PM Originally posted by zoom44 and here Arr yes, I do see the resemblance here with the side pocket. notb 04-10-2003, 04:30 PM I don't care the design mimmics the squashed rotary. That'd be the first thing to go in my RX8. nk_Rx8 04-10-2003, 04:55 PM 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. Quick_lude 04-10-2003, 05:13 PM Who cares, the driver will never see it.. :confused: BillK 04-11-2003, 11:03 AM 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... chinx 04-15-2003, 12:56 PM actually like that brake handle a lot Maximus 04-15-2003, 03:10 PM 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 :-) RotorGeek 04-15-2003, 03:35 PM I like the E-brake the way it is. To me it looks like a rally style ebrake Toadman 04-15-2003, 05:50 PM Or like a trigger guard on a handgun. ;) zoom44 04-15-2003, 05:56 PM 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 TJRX8 04-15-2003, 10:50 PM Originally posted by MaRX8 If you look at the empty space, it creates a squashed Rotary symbol. Exactly. Another item Rotary shaped. RX-8 Zoomster 04-16-2003, 02:51 AM 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. ml2316 04-16-2003, 04:19 AM man, this decision's getting tougher and tougher. anyone know if the 350z comes with a book about Europe? Lensman 04-16-2003, 06:43 AM 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... |