My Mazda RX-8 Wishlist
 

I guess I'm more bored than I realize lately. Anyway, I've thrown together a little wishlist for the RX-8. I love my car, but there are still some things they could do before I'd call it perfect. Its OK if you totally disagree with me, html lists are really easy to make ;-) It is a work in progress, which it probably will always be.

http://www.johnmasone.com/mazdarx8wishlist/

I have climate control in my RX8 and it works extremely well. At least in hot humid weather. I doubt it will ever be used in anything less than freezing.

Hmmmm if mazda already has this feature available, how come its not in the US?

if you've done your research, you should know that rx8's outside the US has a lot of features that we dont have (ie auto climate control, headlight washers, different packages and etc)

headlight washers aren't on my list, i've never had a problem with dirty lenses. Even if they are available SOMEWHERE, they're still a wish list item because i wish they were available here, where I buy my cars.

not a bad list but cost could come in like with the sunroof and power rear windows.

there is a diy for auto passenger window

its your wishlist, i would care to disagree with some of your items but hey, it would be nice to have auto climate control as well, would cost another arm and let though

We have no sat nav keyless entry or heated seats. No need for heated seats anyway.
MP3 in would be good as would a bluetooth phone connection.
I had a fairly good trip computer in a basic Ford 12 years ago with average and current fuel consumption, litres used and left and km to empty. I am surprised the 8 misses out on one.

Thank god the 07 RX-8's have heated seats, and they actually get hot. My 04's seats barely got warm at all. And yesterday I went out to start my car and it was 9°F out! :-(

hmm, i hear mixed notions on the heated seats, mine work just fine without any problems, might be fault wiring?

I had mazda look at the seats in my 04 once. They just said "thats normal". But the seats in my 07 get burning hot, I love it!

PS it's 4° out right now :-(

Give me the Turbo thats all I need.

Honestly, I'd rather have all the rest of the stuff over the turbo. Maybe if the roads in Massachusetts weren't complete shit, and traffic wasn't so bad, I might want a turbo more... but the car is so fast as is, I'd rather have it steer itself ;-)

If the car would steer itself, what fun would you have? The whole purpose is to feel the car , the fun of driving the damn thing.

It's you list, so you can put "Muffler that spits oil" on there, but just gonna put in my two cents because I'm bored like that.

Window thing, it's doable, there is a DIY on it, runs like $50 and can be done in a few hours. Totally worth it.

Ipod integration. I agree and disagree. I have the Auxmod to use my MP3 player in my Rex, note I didn't say Ipod. I hate the damn things, and I'm very anti-ipod. We as Rx-8 owners are notorious for our unique taste, not all of us have Ipods. However a LOT of newer cars come standard with an AUX input of sorts which would function perfectly. But if all else fails, the Auxmod is still perfect (www.sylfex.com)

mmmmm.... turbo....

thats weird about your seat heat. mines an 04, no problems, it will burn dat ass if you leave it on long enough.

A snow cone machine would rule

Can I ask why you're anti-iPod? The iPod dock connector thing provides "line-out" quality output, which is better then the headphone jack aux-in ports and is much preferred by audiophiles. In my experience, iPods through their various iterations have consistently been the best product on the market in terms of interface, features, and ease of use... not to mention availability of accessories. If you don't like just because "everyone has one," keep in mind this is one rare case in which the best-selling product is also the best product.

I would prefer standard MP3 head unit or just AUX port. Better yet, maybe an USB port for memory sticks. I don't like iPod and will more than likely never buy one. I don't need a portable music player and don't see a point to own one.

I don't like iPod for few reasons. High price, expensive battery replacement, iTune software force you to install Quicktime with it... etc.

That would be good for the summer.

As I recall, the last time we had a "What would make the 8 perfect" thread the consensus was a smoothie maker and oral sex.

You could use those all year round.

Ken

Good list especially the sun roof and Turbo. Here are a few more I would add on.

- Climate control: Not just automate it but put a fan in that blows more air and makes less noise.

- Real gauges: Put a real Temperature and oil gauge in. Thee is also room for a real oil temperature gauge.

- More aggressive sounding exhaust with larger tips. Stock ones look wimpy.

- More storage in the center conceal: easier said then done possibly.

- New fuel maps with beefed up CAT: Bring the car back to the 250 hp it should of had originally while increasing the mpg.

- Larger wash fluid holder: This is an issue in the snow belt, the present system holds less then .5 gallons yet there is a large unused area behind the tank. Increase its size.


- Direct Injection: Will improve power and fuel economy

- Redesign: wider looking rear end.

I feel the same way iTunes is limited because of only being able to sync with one computer... otherwise it deletes all the music files off of it in order to add a couple from a different computer. :dunno:

Having the ability to play off of a memory stick or flash drive would be an excellent option. Along with the ability to display the name of artist and song.

I was saddened when I found the stock head unit didn't display radio data or CD Text info. :sad:

- less interior hard pastick bits for a car at this price point.
- better mileage
- a turbo would be sweet!
- even less weight. keep it around 2800lbs.

Yeah I should add a generic "more hp, less weight" to my list.
Also, I'm going to add that I want to be able to get the mazda speed wheels, from the factory, and not pay full price for them because I DON"T want a set of factory wheels, I want to buy an 8 with ONE set of wheels, the mazdaspeed ones.

And to that other guy, I wouldn't let my RX8 drive itself ALL the time, but it would be nice on long trips if you could sit back and relax.

my wish list would have to consist of someone paying my car off for me :) and def. performance upgrades. i couldnt care less about ipod crap or power rear windows, but its all about what makes it best for you!!!