JSG

Just sat in the car at my dealer. It's the first time I've had a chance to sit in one since I sat in the pre-production one in December. So I can answer some questions:
* The only cigarette lighter is behind the flap in front of the gear-stick. I looked in the centre bins but the one there must have been pre-production only.
* The DVD player is located in the rear centre bin under the pass through hatch.
* The interior is generally of good quality. The sunglass holder above the rear-view mirror and the pass through hatch though stand out as cheap lightweight plastic. On the whole it's very good though.
* There is a huge amount of headroom so I think everyone should fit. I'm 6ft and there was plenty of room even with the sunroof.
* As people pointed out on another thread. The radiator is very low, with some kind of coolers by the spotlights too. Anyone who has a lot of stones on the road could have problems in this area but for Tokyo it's fine.
* Trunk space seemed fine - the opening isn't huge so you may have to buy new bags but a lot will probably fit in once it's through the hole.
* Operated the clutch and gears without noticing any intrusion in the footwell although forgot to look specifically for it.
* Gear change was much better than pre-production. Not as tight as a Miata or S2000 but pretty close. Certainly no problem. Clutch is light.
* There is an RX8 logo on the sills.
* Stance looked good. Not excessively wide but low...obviously lower than a 6.
Couldn't check anything else, like the stereo or instruments, as there was no key.

There were absolutely no options on it - it just had the stock radio. So I think this explains why it was at the dealer before I get mine. Mine is someplace having the 6CD and everything fitted. I get more news on Wednesday.

I got my registration documents so there are some other things to confirm:
* Chassis code is definitely SE3P. What looks like my VIN is this plus 6 digits.
* Weights are quoted as 1330kg and 1550kg (I assume unladen and laden). These are the government figures remember so I don't know how they decide/measure them.
* Distribution is 690kg on front axle and 640kg on rear. Before people cry that this isn't 50/50 remember the front axle is really far forward and most of us weigh more than the 50kg difference.
* Dimensions: length 443cm; width 177cm; height 134cm
There are a few other numbers on the paper but I can't make any sense of them. One thing says LA-SE3P & another 13B if these mean anything to people.

neit_jnf

* That's something like 2926 and 3410 lbs, right?

* 1518 / 1408 front/rear distribution equals 52/48 % and I agree that this will be closer to 50/50 with driver

gord boyd

I have done a rough estimate for rear seat width from inside door
to centre backbone at about 500 mms. If you take a tape measure, please report this. I'll ask East Moon as well.
Thankyou.

maverikk

Many THANKS to you, JSG. Great job for giving so many details and info. I would be glad to sit in one but we have to wait until end of july when it will be presented. Long time til then.....

Keep us updated! Cheers, Norberto (maverikk).

eccles

13B is the engine designation.

neit_jnf

SE3P -- Maybe Side Exaust 3 Ports ?? hehe