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Old 12-31-2009, 01:37 PM
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Question RX-8 TRUCK..good idea-bad idea?

i have a random rotory pic album and it was brought to my attention that this would have mixed reviews.
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mmmmm rx8 el camino
the pic is too smal
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I think the "mixed reviews" is an understatement.... unless it is all massive flaming


Granted, as a truck it would look cool and "sporty" (I hate that word, since it essentially means "isn't"), but doing that to an 8 would be appalling.
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i wouldn't own it, ive seen more than one pic of peoples ideas on how the truck version would look. i guess someone out there thinks its a good idea..
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How about noooo lol.
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ehh. lets keep the rotary in the RX, sport coupe club... =D

edit: it doesn't look bad, but no.. ha

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ha! maybe its an omen, but my computer is refusing to enlarge that pic.
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i just threw up in my mouth a little bit.
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lol wtf whoever thinks thats a good idea must think rosy oddonnald is sexy.
that is straight up fugly.

el caminos were created cuz pick up trucks at the time had a shitacular ride quality and the el camino gave you the best of both worlds: a bed, and a more comfortable ride. woot woot.
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its just a matter of time....
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omg thats horrible
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Originally Posted by sE7ENs
its just a matter of time....
I remember following the build of that 'car' over on the 7club. It's impressive what he did, just not my cup of tea.
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Mazda tried tried a rotary truck before, the 'Mazda REPU'. I do not think they will try that again.

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yeah, I don't think mazda will try rotary truck again...
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el caminos were created cuz pick up trucks at the time had a shitacular ride quality and the el camino gave you the best of both worlds: a bed, and a more comfortable ride. woot woot.[/quote]


and what pick up will give me the quality ride of an rx8????
yes an rx8 el camino
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aahaha! fo sho.
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here's the rx trucks competition. its the pontiac G8 truck
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I think it would work for people who want a sporty car that provides some utility... though the weight distribution would probably all screwed up and a renesis' 149ftlb of torque (haha, yeah I know) wouldn't really haul more than a replacement engine and 3.7 quarts of oil.
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Kind of like the Dodge Rampage.

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The REPU was cool, but only with an empty bed. Trucks need torque for pulling, and the rotary can't deliver that. Trucks are better with pistons. The rotary is for lightweight sports cars.
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Originally Posted by sE7ENs
i have a random rotory pic album and it was brought to my attention that this would have mixed reviews.
Bad idea.

1. Get a 2-car garage [or larger].
2. Buy your favorite sports car.
3. Buy your favorite truck.
4. If you put them in the same garage, provide condoms.

-1.3L
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Bad idea
Its far from a truck
A truck without torque is pointless
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Originally Posted by Pico
A truck without torque is pointless
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