Testdrive and Pictures
07-15-2003, 05:40 AM
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Nice pics!
um, so why are people driving round in RX-8's in Austria and our dealers barely know how many wheels they have?
I'd be happy to pay my own way over to Austria for a drive anytime...
um, so why are people driving round in RX-8's in Austria and our dealers barely know how many wheels they have?
I'd be happy to pay my own way over to Austria for a drive anytime...
07-15-2003, 05:46 AM
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I'm guessing that these are the press cars from the european launch.
The uk press launch is not for another 2 weeks, so maybe we get to play with them at the end of August ??? If they haven't all been trashed of course.
The uk press launch is not for another 2 weeks, so maybe we get to play with them at the end of August ??? If they haven't all been trashed of course.
07-15-2003, 06:14 AM
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Re: Red with extras
Originally posted by Stakato
Red with extras
Red with extras
The Red with extras has shiney wheels and different wing mirrors, never seen these before..
I want the strakes and rotary accents now as well as the exhaust finisher and fuel cap! Just hope we get some discount on the horrendous list prices though or I wont be having them all.
Lets hope some of us get an early test drive as well - C'mon Mazda
07-15-2003, 06:21 AM
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Re: Re: Red with extras
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The Red with extras has shiney wheels and different wing mirrors, never seen these before..
The Red with extras has shiney wheels and different wing mirrors, never seen these before..
The mirrors i think are the mazdaspeed ones?
07-15-2003, 06:38 AM
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Absolutely speechless....
Wow - what awesome pictures.
Great point about how come Austrians get to drive them and our dealers barely know how many wheels it has ! !
Always known side-strakes are a must on titanium. (although £175 is a bit steep). Fuel cap is rank though - well , I suppose if you read 'Max power' it might be desirable....
Similarly , I would pay my flight to Austria if they can arrange for me to have a drive.
Mazda *PLEASE* let us have a go in the press cars once you have done your launch !
When is the press launch by the way ?
Wow - what awesome pictures.
Great point about how come Austrians get to drive them and our dealers barely know how many wheels it has ! !
Always known side-strakes are a must on titanium. (although £175 is a bit steep). Fuel cap is rank though - well , I suppose if you read 'Max power' it might be desirable....
Similarly , I would pay my flight to Austria if they can arrange for me to have a drive.
Mazda *PLEASE* let us have a go in the press cars once you have done your launch !
When is the press launch by the way ?
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07-15-2003, 06:42 AM
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Oh I love my Titanium! I was trundling down the A14 yesterday morning and casually looked left to see a Titanium MX-5 along side me. It looked stunning in the sunlight, my perfect colour and I can't wait to see it for real on the RX-8.
07-15-2003, 07:20 AM
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Great Pictures...thanks for taking the time to get them up.
The MazdaSpeed mirrors really make a difference. The stock ones look bulky and clumsy in comparison. Those and the strakes (on dark colors) should be popular options.
The MazdaSpeed mirrors really make a difference. The stock ones look bulky and clumsy in comparison. Those and the strakes (on dark colors) should be popular options.
07-15-2003, 07:52 AM
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Originally posted by morganrogers
Absolutely speechless....
Always known side-strakes are a must on titanium. (although £175 is a bit steep). Fuel cap is rank though - well , I suppose if you read 'Max power' it might be desirable....
Absolutely speechless....
Always known side-strakes are a must on titanium. (although £175 is a bit steep). Fuel cap is rank though - well , I suppose if you read 'Max power' it might be desirable....
07-15-2003, 08:14 AM
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The problem I have with the ali fuel cap is it isnt a good one.
By that I mean it isnt 'sunk' into the body and the WHOLE thing opens, no just the inner part (leaving the outer part bolted to the car). Totaly 'fake' and spoils the lines of the car. 1/10 for effort here mazda.
The MX-5 one is great, flush fitted, only the 'filler' part opens , leaving the ali fixing still fixed to the car.
By that I mean it isnt 'sunk' into the body and the WHOLE thing opens, no just the inner part (leaving the outer part bolted to the car). Totaly 'fake' and spoils the lines of the car. 1/10 for effort here mazda.
The MX-5 one is great, flush fitted, only the 'filler' part opens , leaving the ali fixing still fixed to the car.
07-15-2003, 02:29 PM
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Fantastic pictures!!! Thanks...
Have to admit the TIT looks as good as the RED!
But....................
DAMN DAMN YOU MAZDA UK, YOU'VE PI$$ED ME OFF AGAIN, WHY HAVEN'T WE BEEN INVITED TO A SIMILAR DAY OUT HERE???
Hope you're reading this otherwise we'll need to start another MAZDA UK bashing thread!
Cheers
Oilman
Thanks Stakato
Have to admit the TIT looks as good as the RED!
But....................
DAMN DAMN YOU MAZDA UK, YOU'VE PI$$ED ME OFF AGAIN, WHY HAVEN'T WE BEEN INVITED TO A SIMILAR DAY OUT HERE???
Hope you're reading this otherwise we'll need to start another MAZDA UK bashing thread!
Cheers
Oilman
Thanks Stakato
07-15-2003, 03:54 PM
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I just noticed the hood has gas struts instead of a floppy coat hanger holding it up. Is this standard on all of them or a Eropean only set-up?
Much better that way.
Much better that way.
07-15-2003, 04:28 PM
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Originally posted by Edo
Good pics - what did you think of the drive, and did you listen to the Bose hi-fi?
Good pics - what did you think of the drive, and did you listen to the Bose hi-fi?
The bose system, well it can`t compare to an good aftermarket system but it should be enough for most of us. There are two types of the systems avalible. One is for the RX8 with cloth interior and another one for the leather interior.
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07-15-2003, 04:29 PM
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Originally posted by AnilS
I notice in one of the pics that Tit Grey with Red/Black leather ?
AnilS.
I notice in one of the pics that Tit Grey with Red/Black leather ?
AnilS.
Sorry
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07-15-2003, 04:29 PM
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Originally posted by TJRX8
I just noticed the hood has gas struts instead of a floppy coat hanger holding it up. Is this standard on all of them or a Eropean only set-up?
Much better that way.
I just noticed the hood has gas struts instead of a floppy coat hanger holding it up. Is this standard on all of them or a Eropean only set-up?
Much better that way.
The gas struts are an optional extra, and therefore stupid money.
07-15-2003, 04:43 PM
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Originally posted by RobDickinson
Nice pics!
um, so why are people driving round in RX-8's in Austria and our dealers barely know how many wheels they have?
I'd be happy to pay my own way over to Austria for a drive anytime...
Nice pics!
um, so why are people driving round in RX-8's in Austria and our dealers barely know how many wheels they have?
I'd be happy to pay my own way over to Austria for a drive anytime...
Maybe there is a chance if you ask Mr. Christian Frank he is the Product Manager from Mazda Austria.
frank@mazda.at
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07-15-2003, 04:47 PM
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Originally posted by jimbobjoe
The uk press launch is not for another 2 weeks, so maybe we get to play with them at the end of August ??? If they haven't all been trashed of course.
The uk press launch is not for another 2 weeks, so maybe we get to play with them at the end of August ??? If they haven't all been trashed of course.
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07-15-2003, 04:59 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Red with extras
Originally posted by RobDickinson
The wheels I've seen before, there 'normal' RX-8 Wheels that have been polished (not chromed). And are an option at least in Japan, I guess here too.
The mirrors i think are the mazdaspeed ones?
The wheels I've seen before, there 'normal' RX-8 Wheels that have been polished (not chromed). And are an option at least in Japan, I guess here too.
The mirrors i think are the mazdaspeed ones?
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07-15-2003, 05:14 PM
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Originally posted by TJRX8
I just noticed the hood has gas struts instead of a floppy coat hanger holding it up. Is this standard on all of them or a Eropean only set-up?
Much better that way.
I just noticed the hood has gas struts instead of a floppy coat hanger holding it up. Is this standard on all of them or a Eropean only set-up?
Much better that way.
But don`t ask me about the price! I don`t even wana know it
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07-15-2003, 05:23 PM
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One thing to the color.
It looks great on the pics but it can`t compare to the color in real live. It`s even better, brighter and cooler
Trust me :D
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It looks great on the pics but it can`t compare to the color in real live. It`s even better, brighter and cooler
Trust me :D
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07-15-2003, 05:45 PM
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Re: Re: Red with extras
Originally posted by boowana
Check the Polished Aluminum WHeels in this picture. They look great!
Check the Polished Aluminum WHeels in this picture. They look great!
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