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Old 06-23-2009, 01:19 PM
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2009+ MazdaSpeed RX8?
Hey Josh, any more recent insight on this? In this down economy probably a non-starter for MazdaUSA, but one never knows ....

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...hp?t=123693705
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Old 06-23-2009, 01:20 PM
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Hmm interesting. Sexy tho
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I remember those pictures!
Gorgeous looking car but I suspect it's similar to our current Mazdaspeed line in that it's just for looks.
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Old 06-23-2009, 01:30 PM
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No cold air intake and chrome wheelz!? thats a no from me. But the seats look nice and so does the bodykit.
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I can't say I like the seats....

But everything else looks great.
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I like it....but I think something is wrong with my car...the steering wheel is on the opposite side fo that!
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Old 06-23-2009, 01:37 PM
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I would LOVE to have those seats...
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Unless there is a 16x stuffed under that engine cover, I'm not impressed.
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Old 06-23-2009, 05:32 PM
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Unless there is a 16x stuffed under that engine cover, I'm not impressed.
Yep, the Mazdaspeed name should not be applied to what is for all intents and purposes a riced out 8.

I'd prefer to see a complete refresh, an RX-9 with a 16X, and perhaps the Mazdaspeed9 name on a turboed 16X.
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i wanna see a fat factory turbo available in a 8 so bad. wtf mazda
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i like the ay it looks...other than the chrome wheels
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Old 06-23-2009, 05:47 PM
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The car is hot. Seats are hot. Wheels are hot. It's all hot. Nicely done.

I have the sentiments about the engine. 16x can't get here soon enough.
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Old 06-23-2009, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MastaMarek
No cold air intake and chrome wheelz!? thats a no from me. But the seats look nice and so does the bodykit.
This confuses me. Isn't our intake virtually a "Cold air intake"? It's got the box to keep out the engine bay air, and we get our fresh air from behind the bumper.

Am I thinking of this in totally the wrong direction?
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Old 06-23-2009, 06:21 PM
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Don't like the rims but everything else is prettty cool...COME ON MAZDA TURBO THE 8!!!!
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I like the idea of a mazdaspeed9 with a turboed 16x or 26B either one...haha
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Old 06-24-2009, 06:54 AM
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Yes, our stock intake really is a cold air, considering that the VFAD is on the exterior side of the engine bay, but it is somewhat blocked by the upper bumper. As there is a lag when the shutter opens around 4500 rpm many of us have opted to remove the VFAD for the RB Duct which scoops air thru the bumper grille, or of course a K&N cone filter type true CAI.

Back on topic, I too would like to see a true MazdaSpeed '8 setup with a turbo or blower, but at this point in time the 16X is the way to go.

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This confuses me. Isn't our intake virtually a "Cold air intake"? It's got the box to keep out the engine bay air, and we get our fresh air from behind the bumper.

Am I thinking of this in totally the wrong direction?
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Old 06-24-2009, 09:23 AM
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What's with the chrome on the steering wheel..? Looks ugly. Doesn't even have Mazdaspeed branding on the trunk.
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nice......will buy when funds are available
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Old 06-24-2009, 11:04 AM
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Holy old news batman.
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Which is why I commenced the thread by asking the OP (Altspace here and on the other linked Mazda board) if there was any update......

Again, probably a non-starter with the 16X [hopefully] in the development pipeline.

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Holy old news batman.
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old..but those seats are still so hot.
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Originally Posted by YaXMaNGTO
The car is hot. Seats are hot. Wheels are hot. It's all hot. Nicely done.

I have the sentiments about the engine. 16x can't get here soon enough.
i guess since mazda wont do it.. just gotta put our own engine choice in the 8. whether that be turbo renesis, 20b, or ls1 lol
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