Mazda RX-VISION Concepts
11-16-2015, 07:52 AM
#601
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I have to ask:
Of all the cars in the US that have had the oil consumption test performed on them, how many (percentage wise) have actually required an engine repair afterwards? And which engine is it that's having the most issues? The 2.0 or the 2.5?
Like I said, my CX-5 has the 2.5, I drive it 80% highway (75 mph and above here in Colorado) at high altitude (5k feet and above), and in my 5k mile oil changes (almost always Pennzoil 0W-20), I never get to the low mark on the dipstick, not even to the 1/4 low mark.
I also hate to point out the obvious - The average American automotive consumer is dumber than a bag of rocks.
BC.
11-16-2015, 10:42 AM
#603
I hate to ask, but receiving a complaint from the consumer about oil consumption, performing an oil consumption test, and actually proving that the SkyActiv-G engines are actually using an excessive amount of engine oil in a 1200 mile period are three entirely different things.
I have to ask:
Of all the cars in the US that have had the oil consumption test performed on them, how many (percentage wise) have actually required an engine repair afterwards? And which engine is it that's having the most issues? The 2.0 or the 2.5?
Like I said, my CX-5 has the 2.5, I drive it 80% highway (75 mph and above here in Colorado) at high altitude (5k feet and above), and in my 5k mile oil changes (almost always Pennzoil 0W-20), I never get to the low mark on the dipstick, not even to the 1/4 low mark.
I also hate to point out the obvious - The average American automotive consumer is dumber than a bag of rocks.
BC.
I have to ask:
Of all the cars in the US that have had the oil consumption test performed on them, how many (percentage wise) have actually required an engine repair afterwards? And which engine is it that's having the most issues? The 2.0 or the 2.5?
Like I said, my CX-5 has the 2.5, I drive it 80% highway (75 mph and above here in Colorado) at high altitude (5k feet and above), and in my 5k mile oil changes (almost always Pennzoil 0W-20), I never get to the low mark on the dipstick, not even to the 1/4 low mark.
I also hate to point out the obvious - The average American automotive consumer is dumber than a bag of rocks.
BC.
The VQ35 in the Infiniti I traded in drank more engine oil than both the RX-8 and CX-5 combined per mile.
I also hate to say it, but most of the forum members are idiots on Mazda247.com posting about their CX-5. There was a thread asking "When did CX-5 change to a CVT?" The CX-5 never had a CVT probably never will. Most of the members blame the car for user errors.
Last edited by SayNoToPistons; 11-16-2015 at 10:46 AM.
11-16-2015, 07:58 PM
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11-16-2015, 08:25 PM
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According to a report from Motoring, the production rotary engine will make its debut in 2017 when Mazda celebrates the rotary’s 50th anniversary year. But rather than using the 1.3-liter 13B Renesis rotary from the RX-7, the new production RX model will feature a larger, twin-rotor 1.6-liter 16X engine boasting a twin-800cc rotor setup that will generate at least 450 horsepower. It is also believed that the Japanese automaker is working on a two-stage turbo system that takes advantage of electric turbocharging to provide high performance in the lower rpm band before the exhaust-driven turbo takes over at higher revs.
As a result, the new Skyactiv-R rotary engine should spin beyond 8,000 rpm and be more fuel efficient than Mazda’s previous rotary engine.
As a result, the new Skyactiv-R rotary engine should spin beyond 8,000 rpm and be more fuel efficient than Mazda’s previous rotary engine.
As for the sports car itself, expect the RX-9 to have a dual-clutch transmission that will be integrated into the rear axle to improve weight distribution. More importantly, as is evident with the new Mazda MX-5 Miata, the production RX model is looking to use lightweight components to bring its weight to around 3,100 pounds. If it all comes to fruition, the next-generation Mazda RX sports car would be competitive with even Porsche 911 models, but for now, these are just rumors.
Last edited by ShellDude; 11-16-2015 at 08:44 PM.
11-17-2015, 07:25 AM
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if they are going after 911s it will be way to pricey like the fd. i wont give a **** what it cost if theres no clutch pedal tho. no stick no sale
11-17-2015, 08:17 AM
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Somehow I have "Hope" that although pricey, it won't be THAT Pricey. Not 911 pricey. Common now.. Mazda would be shooting themselves in the foot with that decision. The reason the last rx-7 didn't sell as well is because they positioned themselves next to the 911 and we all know how that worked out.
All this technology sounds exciting and expensive, perhaps they could price it closer to, say, Mustang GT or Infiniti G37. Maaaaybe Audi TT even. But 911? The allmighty porsche 911? That would been insane. Even Cayman prices would be silly for them to do.
I guess we'll sit tight and patiently wait till 2017. But i agree that No clutch would mean No sale. For me and many other Rotary fans.
All this technology sounds exciting and expensive, perhaps they could price it closer to, say, Mustang GT or Infiniti G37. Maaaaybe Audi TT even. But 911? The allmighty porsche 911? That would been insane. Even Cayman prices would be silly for them to do.
I guess we'll sit tight and patiently wait till 2017. But i agree that No clutch would mean No sale. For me and many other Rotary fans.
11-17-2015, 08:45 AM
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How to identify bullshit:
Also, how do you "improve" a perfect 50/50 weight balance?
And what is that "‘instability’ at low rpm" horseshit? My rotary is smooth as butter from idle to 9000 RPM.
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Motoring claims...
Also, how do you "improve" a perfect 50/50 weight balance?
And what is that "‘instability’ at low rpm" horseshit? My rotary is smooth as butter from idle to 9000 RPM.
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11-17-2015, 08:48 AM
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11-17-2015, 06:31 PM
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Motoring has no idea what Mazda's philosophies are either, so they will keep spewing hypothetical ideas spawned from ************ using magazine articles as lube.
And for some reason, people will keep believing them as "fact", when the only "fact" they have ever had proven right was on sheer accident (after Mazda made press releases that they didn't embelish too much).
Please stop giving their article any belief in validity. It's 100% garbage.
And for some reason, people will keep believing them as "fact", when the only "fact" they have ever had proven right was on sheer accident (after Mazda made press releases that they didn't embelish too much).
Please stop giving their article any belief in validity. It's 100% garbage.
11-17-2015, 06:55 PM
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Somehow I have "Hope" that although pricey, it won't be THAT Pricey. Not 911 pricey. Common now.. Mazda would be shooting themselves in the foot with that decision. The reason the last rx-7 didn't sell as well is because they positioned themselves next to the 911 and we all know how that worked out.
All this technology sounds exciting and expensive, perhaps they could price it closer to, say, Mustang GT or Infiniti G37. Maaaaybe Audi TT even. But 911? The allmighty porsche 911? That would been insane. Even Cayman prices would be silly for them to do.
I guess we'll sit tight and patiently wait till 2017. But i agree that No clutch would mean No sale. For me and many other Rotary fans.
All this technology sounds exciting and expensive, perhaps they could price it closer to, say, Mustang GT or Infiniti G37. Maaaaybe Audi TT even. But 911? The allmighty porsche 911? That would been insane. Even Cayman prices would be silly for them to do.
I guess we'll sit tight and patiently wait till 2017. But i agree that No clutch would mean No sale. For me and many other Rotary fans.
11-19-2015, 01:16 PM
#618
I do recall reading in several places Mazda was working on an electric Turbo system, so maybe there is a bit of truth to the 2 stage electric turbo part. And with their iLoop system, they should have the power to spin the turbo at low rpms before the exhaust takes over to help with turbo lag while keeping top end HP.
12-01-2015, 01:34 AM
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12-01-2015, 10:57 AM
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Looks are subjective, a lot of people think the RX-8 is an ugly car (which I love obviously) and a lot of people think the FRS/BRZ is a beautiful car and I think it's lame looking.
That said, I don't think the RX-Vision is ugly but I don't think the overall look is amazing either, it looks very concept car, a look we have seen many times.
That said, I don't think the RX-Vision is ugly but I don't think the overall look is amazing either, it looks very concept car, a look we have seen many times.
12-01-2015, 05:55 PM
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