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Old Dec 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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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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mmmmm rx8 el camino
the pic is too smal
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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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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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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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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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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How about noooo lol.
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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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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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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ha! maybe its an omen, but my computer is refusing to enlarge that pic.
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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i just threw up in my mouth a little bit.
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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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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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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its just a matter of time....
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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omg thats horrible
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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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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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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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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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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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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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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aahaha! fo sho.
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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here's the rx trucks competition. its the pontiac G8 truck
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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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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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Kind of like the Dodge Rampage.

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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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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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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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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.

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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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Bad idea
Its far from a truck
A truck without torque is pointless
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Pico
A truck without torque is pointless
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