Notices
RX-8 Discussion General discussion about the RX-8 that doesn't fit in one of the specialty forums.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Called by Mazda NA

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jun 3, 2005 | 09:41 PM
  #1  
EandGWZ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
Called by Mazda NA

They asked me how I liked the car. I personally love everything about the car but understand some of the complaints we all have had in reference to various issues that each of us have encounterd.

Turns out they want me to participate in numerous online, phone and us postal feedback sessions with engineers and marketers for future changes. The caller stated that what I say counts (which is probably bullshit)

Anyways, post some of your suggestions so I can get them voiced formally. I will keep you all up to date about what occurs during this process. Here is a short list of my complaints.

1. TSB condensation lense. (I removed it, let it drain and it turned out)
2. TSB front brakes ---trying to do the 20-60 thing 4 times (havent had a safe environment)
3. Sliding handrest, ackward nav/heater buttones.
4. TSB rusted rear wheels not brakes!
5. Doesn't bother me but Miliage and Torque.

Greg
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2005 | 11:40 PM
  #2  
jaguargod's Avatar
Freedom Costs a Buck o' 5
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 511
Likes: 2
From: Texas
Mileage
Rusty brake rotors
No factory oil or a/c covers
Selling the car with summer tires in the middle of winter
Separate stereo and a/c controls so stereo can be upgraded
E-brake handle should be leather in vehicles with leather interior
Reply
Old Jun 4, 2005 | 04:37 AM
  #3  
swoope's Avatar
Zoom-Freakin'-Zoom
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 14,603
Likes: 36
From: orlando, fl
the things that are supposed to keep the door open dont work even on level pavement.

oil filter placement.

need taller 6th gear.

love this car.

beers
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 06:20 AM
  #4  
creaMSoda's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
i don't own an 8 (YET!!), but i'd love to see a pair of rear seats that fold down
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 03:29 PM
  #5  
rotarygod's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 9,134
Likes: 26
From: Houston
Since there are structural diagonal cross braces behind the rear seats, I don't think that one is going to happen. That's why they don't fold down now.
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 03:32 PM
  #6  
RotaryManiac's Avatar
1st time rotorhead
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 449
Likes: 0
From: Closter, NJ
Rusty rotors
Squeaking brakes
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 05:38 PM
  #7  
nzarnow's Avatar
NoahZoom Cop'n'Training
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 534
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, California
Power retention in the sunroof like the windows have. When you turn the car off the windows will roll up and down until you open a door, but not the sunroof.

-More low end torque
-Better looking parking brake, not one that looks like an ejection handle
-More powerful automatic with 5-6 gears and 6 port engine
-Car computer that has milage, range, average mpg, instant mpg, timer, and system check
-Make it so the center console doesn't heat up to 100 degrees and turns soda warm in the cup holders.

Needs to have sidewinder missles, machine guns, and side flamethrowers.
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 05:50 PM
  #8  
REMillers's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 224
Likes: 0
From: Fredericskburg VA
Nit pick one:

A better sunroof tilt! I mean really the tilt function barely cracks the thing.

Deeper cup holders

Raise the arm rest area on the side doors up front, every so slightly so when you rest your arm there it will be easily in reach of the steering wheel. (could vary depending on drivers size..6 1 here)

And the other things mention
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 06:05 PM
  #9  
jaguargod's Avatar
Freedom Costs a Buck o' 5
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 511
Likes: 2
From: Texas
Originally Posted by swoope
the things that are supposed to keep the door open dont work even on level pavement.
Yeah!! That bugs the crap out of me.
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 06:14 PM
  #10  
RCMarquis's Avatar
#1 in the hood G
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Fix the rattles in the door panels!

I can't believe I'm the first to mention it. I know most people have this problem.
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 06:50 PM
  #11  
Tigerfootball's Avatar
Clemson, NOT Auburn
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 565
Likes: 0
From: Greenville, SC
fix the rattles

do something about the overall lack of power (if it is possible)

don't make integrate the A/C controls into the head unit PLEASE

better sound system (lose BOSE altogether and find another good sound company to do the speakers)

other than that and a few of the other things already mentioned, the car is great. hope they listen.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
WranglerFan
New Member Forum
7
Sep 15, 2015 12:09 PM
beastman_5
RX-8's For Sale/Wanted
0
Aug 30, 2015 10:22 AM
Silver_Excalibur
Series I Trouble Shooting
0
Aug 25, 2015 09:09 PM
Pelleilee
New Member Forum
3
Aug 18, 2015 07:22 PM
MolecularConcept
New Member Forum
7
Jul 26, 2015 09:09 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:16 PM.