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Old 09-14-2008, 05:17 AM
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I agree actually. I think the original round fogs are better, but other than that it's a superior car in every way, in my opinion.
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Old 09-14-2008, 05:46 AM
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Well those VR pictures, as blurry as they are are the 1st real pictures I have seen that brings out the good qualitys of the SII. The other (Metro Grey?) ones are like most and make me thing, geez I hope it will grow on me.
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Old 09-14-2008, 08:57 AM
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just cant even force myself to love the 09s
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The only thing I like is the wheels.

Thanks for the update sleepy. Keep us posted on all the fun stuff going on.
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Old 09-15-2008, 05:20 PM
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yall havent noticed the "europen trunk lip spoiler?
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Old 09-15-2008, 06:51 PM
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i love the 09s. they fixed most things i hated with my 04 i had for 4 years.... armrest in door now, better leather, better tail lights, better nav, better HVAC, better gauges, better exhaust sound.. the nose is 50/50 for me.. sometimes i love the 09 other times i like the 1st gen better.
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Old 09-15-2008, 11:04 PM
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It's a better car no doubt.
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Old 09-16-2008, 10:39 AM
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agreed-- the 09 is a better platform--except for that steering wheel.
I do like the interior.
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Old 09-16-2008, 08:03 PM
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The steering wheel is okay. Same as the Miata aka MX-5 aka Roadster.
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Old 09-17-2008, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by irfan
i love the 09s. they fixed most things i hated with my 04 i had for 4 years.... armrest in door now, better leather, better tail lights, better nav, better HVAC, better gauges, better exhaust sound.. the nose is 50/50 for me.. sometimes i love the 09 other times i like the 1st gen better.
I haven't heard the 09 in videos or in person yet. How does it sound "better"?
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Old 09-17-2008, 12:25 AM
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agreed-- the 09 is a better platform--except for that steering wheel.
I do like the interior.
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really the 09 r3 is a joy!!! the steering wheel is just fine, but the tranny is well like supercharged!!!

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Old 09-17-2008, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
I haven't heard the 09 in videos or in person yet. How does it sound "better"?
beeped 2nd gear is aural sex
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needs a short shifter and the clutch is to funny for me
i do like the trans and the right sided ppf and bracing
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needs a short shifter and the clutch is to funny for me
i do like the trans and the right sided ppf and bracing
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yes,

the clutch is very very light!!!! but the tranny will bolt up with the 04 to 08. yes the ppf will be right where it is now, but you have bracing for that.. the ratios are better..

and i dont know much, but i bet rp is on the shifter issue before the tranny is up for sale..

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Love the back. The front looks like someone added a ricer body kit.
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Old 09-19-2008, 12:38 AM
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Have to say it looks MUCH better without the fog lights.
Indeed. Funny that I like the 8 with fogs on the 1st gen and no fogs on the new 8.
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Old 09-19-2008, 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by caveney
just cant even force myself to love the 09s
I AGREE 100%
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