RX-8 redesign?
09-05-2006, 08:35 AM
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I don't know if I can agree on it being able to improve a lot the car is pretty darn good, but it would be interesting to see where they go to with the design.
So goldwave, where would you like to see the RX-8 design headed?
Personally, a MINOR redesign of the rear end (Maybe a more accessible trunk), and re thinking the front cup holders (like the way they look, HATE that my elbow hits any drinks I might have there while shifting If i'm alone, I'll ussualy put my drink in the rear cupholder, just to have the center console closed)
So goldwave, where would you like to see the RX-8 design headed?
Personally, a MINOR redesign of the rear end (Maybe a more accessible trunk), and re thinking the front cup holders (like the way they look, HATE that my elbow hits any drinks I might have there while shifting If i'm alone, I'll ussualy put my drink in the rear cupholder, just to have the center console closed)
09-05-2006, 08:51 AM
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Anyone know when it will happen? The current car is good, but it can improve a lot.
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09-05-2006, 10:22 AM
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09-05-2006, 10:44 AM
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Personally I feel the whole interior should be changed. Give it a bit more of a expensive look. The interior of the 350Z is so much better. You actually feel that you are driving a expensive machine. Oh, and the rx-8 should be made a bit longer...its not a very big car at the moment. Not too much, but just a bit. Maybe even add a driver controlled suspension? Similar to that found in the corvette. I could go on and on and on. In reality, when I have enough ca$h, ill just buy what I fancy the most at that time 
09-05-2006, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by goldwave84
The interior of the 350Z is so much better. You actually feel that you are driving a expensive machine.
In my opinion, exactly the opposite is the case. The interior of the Z looks cheapish compared to the 8 - and this is true for even the G35C.
If that's what you think, then you should go with what you like better - the Z.
09-05-2006, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by goldwave84
Hey guys, that is what I felt. Maybe in reality the Z interior IS cheap, but I felt the other way. The x aint nothing to shout about anyway right?
09-05-2006, 02:47 PM
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I think they need to make the rear wider looking, more aggressive. The front of the car looks wide and aggressive but the back tappers in giving it a narrow and tall look from the rear. Exhaust tips need to be resized to 3.5" like the Mazda speed, looks so much better. A little bigger trunk access, side to side is fine but top to bottom is to narrow. Make the rotary accents standard equipment, they a subtle but really compliment the car.
I think the interior is great but would like to see a compass added to the mirror and raise the mirror up about .5 to 1 inch. Leather on the seats could look better. I would also like a little recess on the center column to hold small items. Seat heaters need to change to a roller type as opposed to a rocker switch, this would eliminate turning them on by accident. Finally the Moon roof opening needs to be 50% large, it is a jock currently.
If this goes beyond a face lift they need to increase power and fuel mileage. More so then reworking the looks. I know easier said then done.
I think the interior is great but would like to see a compass added to the mirror and raise the mirror up about .5 to 1 inch. Leather on the seats could look better. I would also like a little recess on the center column to hold small items. Seat heaters need to change to a roller type as opposed to a rocker switch, this would eliminate turning them on by accident. Finally the Moon roof opening needs to be 50% large, it is a jock currently.
If this goes beyond a face lift they need to increase power and fuel mileage. More so then reworking the looks. I know easier said then done.
10-28-2006, 07:37 AM
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More Horsepower, better fuel mileage, and a better oil gauge. I think they need more than an oil pressure gauge, but an oil level gauge. At least maybe a light that goes from green to red. Green = oil level ok Yellow = oil level lower, but ok. Should check. Red = Danger, add oil now.
10-28-2006, 07:50 AM
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I say make Shinka seats available on all 8's as an option. Move the seat heater switches so they don't get turned on when shifting and make it available with a supercharger or turbo.
10-28-2006, 08:57 AM
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I think the interior is great but would like to see a compass added to the mirror and raise the mirror up about .5 to 1 inch.
10-28-2006, 08:58 AM
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I say make Shinka seats available on all 8's as an option. Move the seat heater switches so they don't get turned on when shifting and make it available with a supercharger or turbo.
10-28-2006, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by mysql101
I assume you know the center mirror is adjustable and can move up/down too. The way my car came, it was at the lowest position, which blocked my view considerablly. Took me a week or so to find out I could move it out of the way
is this a joke? I've also always wanted to move my mirror up a little, but didnt think it was possible to slide it up. How do you do this?
10-28-2006, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mysql101
Not a joke. The mirror is on a ball joint.
I can't believe how many people don't know this.
Does anyone clean the inside of their windshield around here?
10-28-2006, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Tamas
You've got to be kidding.
In my opinion, exactly the opposite is the case. The interior of the Z looks cheapish compared to the 8 - and this is true for even the G35C.
If that's what you think, then you should go with what you like better - the Z.
In my opinion, exactly the opposite is the case. The interior of the Z looks cheapish compared to the 8 - and this is true for even the G35C.
If that's what you think, then you should go with what you like better - the Z.