KKMmaniac
06-10-2003, 02:10 PM
Sorry if some of this is redundant info...
I attended the Mazda Rev-It-Up event here last weekend, and just thought I'd pass along a few observations on the RX-8, which I saw there in metal, for the first time. (I didn't do very well in the competition, so I'm not gonna elaborate on that. I had fun, got the bitter taste of day-to-day traffic out of my mouth, and learned a few things anyway)
Plenty of head and leg room in the driver's seat. (no sunroof) I'm 6'2". (long legs though) I would imagine a 6' 5 incher would have no problems either.
With the front seat all the way back, I couldn't fit in the seat behind it, without a lot of knee and foot interference. I was ok when the front seat was moved up a few notches though. Enough head room in the back too.
The trunk size looks pretty decent, all things considered. It does have more room from front to back than pictures I've seen of it indicate. (I'm thinking a full size wheel and tire would fit into it) Good sized pass-thru.
Doors have pretty good opening and closing precision. Probably not up to Mercedes standards however.
The oil filter is easy to see, (with cover removed) but may need a wrench to reach in and loosen it, or tighten it fully.
The lower front end looks like it would be effective at scooping up snow. (for those of us that need to be concerned about that)
I didn't witness the car running, but sitting in the driver's seat, with the clutch in, shifting was nice and smooth, and positive. (and, reverse was accessed by pushing down and over. C'mon, I couldn't be the only one who has zinged reverse trying to downshift to fourth!)
I asked the rep there about the rear lip spoiler on the car, and he said it's an option. I told him the only spoiler I saw on the list was the arch kind, and he seemed a bit bewildered.
I like the leather, but I'm glad I'm getting the cloth. (grip!)
The car looks beautiful! Better in person, than in any photos I've seen. Winning Blue looks darker, in the dark tent anyway. Maybe it looks light in some cases because it has a lot of silver flek in it? Fit and finish looked great also.
Does anyone else think the "flying m" badges on the front and rear are too big? Mazda must be very proud of this car! (as they should be)
I annoyed the reps by saying "look, they built this one, couldn't they have built mine and sent it over at the same time?" Then, Monday, I got an e-mail saying mine has been built, and is being shipped from Hiroshima. See how important a positive mental attitude is?
I attended the Mazda Rev-It-Up event here last weekend, and just thought I'd pass along a few observations on the RX-8, which I saw there in metal, for the first time. (I didn't do very well in the competition, so I'm not gonna elaborate on that. I had fun, got the bitter taste of day-to-day traffic out of my mouth, and learned a few things anyway)
Plenty of head and leg room in the driver's seat. (no sunroof) I'm 6'2". (long legs though) I would imagine a 6' 5 incher would have no problems either.
With the front seat all the way back, I couldn't fit in the seat behind it, without a lot of knee and foot interference. I was ok when the front seat was moved up a few notches though. Enough head room in the back too.
The trunk size looks pretty decent, all things considered. It does have more room from front to back than pictures I've seen of it indicate. (I'm thinking a full size wheel and tire would fit into it) Good sized pass-thru.
Doors have pretty good opening and closing precision. Probably not up to Mercedes standards however.
The oil filter is easy to see, (with cover removed) but may need a wrench to reach in and loosen it, or tighten it fully.
The lower front end looks like it would be effective at scooping up snow. (for those of us that need to be concerned about that)
I didn't witness the car running, but sitting in the driver's seat, with the clutch in, shifting was nice and smooth, and positive. (and, reverse was accessed by pushing down and over. C'mon, I couldn't be the only one who has zinged reverse trying to downshift to fourth!)
I asked the rep there about the rear lip spoiler on the car, and he said it's an option. I told him the only spoiler I saw on the list was the arch kind, and he seemed a bit bewildered.
I like the leather, but I'm glad I'm getting the cloth. (grip!)
The car looks beautiful! Better in person, than in any photos I've seen. Winning Blue looks darker, in the dark tent anyway. Maybe it looks light in some cases because it has a lot of silver flek in it? Fit and finish looked great also.
Does anyone else think the "flying m" badges on the front and rear are too big? Mazda must be very proud of this car! (as they should be)
I annoyed the reps by saying "look, they built this one, couldn't they have built mine and sent it over at the same time?" Then, Monday, I got an e-mail saying mine has been built, and is being shipped from Hiroshima. See how important a positive mental attitude is?