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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 11:40 AM
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Newbie from sunny South Africa

Good day ppl.. Jus swapped my Bmw s1000RR superbike for the Mazda Rx8.. Always been curious as to wat it feels like driving and owning 1.. My ultimate being the Rx7 thou..
Non the less lovely car even thou it guzzles the gas..
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 12:18 PM
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Make sure you read the new owners stickies to familiarize yourself with the car! Welcome to the club
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 05:29 AM
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Japan import...

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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 02:59 PM
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4 port 5 speed?
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 03:15 PM
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 01:08 AM
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4 port 5 speed?
Yes it is...
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Ivan2terrible
Good day ppl.. Jus swapped my Bmw s1000RR superbike for the Mazda Rx8.. Always been curious as to wat it feels like driving and owning 1.. My ultimate being the Rx7 thou..
Non the less lovely car even thou it guzzles the gas..


sunny sa it is.....was wondering if I had the correct forum....also new to this forum thing aswell as my first 13b....same ...wud prefer a series 6 rx7 but got a rx8 minus the motor for a steal....true to all my past cars iv gone the modified route....just installed a 13b turbo from a series 5 rx7 and upgraded everything
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Ivan2terrible
Good day ppl.. Jus swapped my Bmw s1000RR superbike for the Mazda Rx8.. Always been curious as to wat it feels like driving and owning 1.. My ultimate being the Rx7 thou..
Non the less lovely car even thou it guzzles the gas..
clean looking car, get some Back to Black or something similar for the rear diffusor/exhaust area. looks way to gray.
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 07:40 PM
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Driving the Rx8's great. It gets great gas mileage but handles like a while.

Jk. It's a great car. A little uncomfortable on long trips, but it's a sports car so go figure.

Hate the Mpgs but what can you do?
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 07:54 PM
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Welcome Ivan

but .....................
get rid of those horrible stock 17" wheels that come with the 5 speed !
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Old Oct 24, 2015 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Brettus
Welcome Ivan

but .....................
get rid of those horrible stock 17" wheels that come with the 5 speed !
Actually 16" Brettus.. But yes that's in the pipe line.. Wheel prices have sky rocketed, even for knock off Chinese wheels. Have my eyes set on bbs lm 19" narrow and wide..
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Old Oct 24, 2015 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by angel v
clean looking car, get some Back to Black or something similar for the rear diffusor/exhaust area. looks way to gray.
Actually need another 1 as that 1 has broken tabs.. That was wen I jus layed my paws on it thou.
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Old Oct 24, 2015 | 05:21 PM
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That was a close one .........................SA vs NZ !
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