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Old 04-05-2008, 12:09 PM
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2009 rx8, japan road test?
Anyone know if they've tested the new 8 in japan for new performance numbers????
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Old 04-05-2008, 12:14 PM
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the engine is the same.
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The engines the same but performance numbers mean more than just engine.
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thats true. i want to see the new tranny for myself. i'll be test driving one when they hit the dealerships.
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Old 04-05-2008, 01:37 PM
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year the gearing might help....i was just curious if they tested it already over yonder....
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I'm sure someone has. I was hoping to see a full road test in any of the American mags soon as the car releases here in May, right?
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the engine is the same.
when does the 16x start shipping ?
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They switched up quite a few things, I don't think it will show on 0-60 or 1/4mi times, maybe slightly, but should see a quicker track time.
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