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03-13-2003, 12:31 PM
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A colleague insisted that the rear of the RX-8 and the rear of the Ford Probe are very similar. I disagreed and decided to create a comparison image whereupon I changed my mind. A definite similarity do you think?
03-13-2003, 12:47 PM
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I'm not saying they're identical and obviously the lights are different but the bumper shape and the general contours? Oh well, maybe it was just passing madness. 
03-13-2003, 02:35 PM
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Lensman it was passing maddness. They look nothing alike. The probe has full lenght taillight that are 3 inches from the bumper, the RX has twin taillights that are almost flush with the bumper. It's ok thought we all have our moments of maddness. It helps keep us sane
03-13-2003, 02:39 PM
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I totally see it. They both have a spoiler, exhaust pipe, bumper, badging, liscence plate, brake lights, window... I can go on.
The similarities are uncanny :p
The similarities are uncanny :p
03-13-2003, 04:20 PM
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Originally posted by pmacwill
I totally see it. They both have a spoiler, exhaust pipe, bumper, badging, liscence plate, brake lights, window... I can go on.
The similarities are uncanny :p
I totally see it. They both have a spoiler, exhaust pipe, bumper, badging, liscence plate, brake lights, window... I can go on.
The similarities are uncanny :p
03-13-2003, 05:50 PM
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I was tring to post earlier but the sever was so slow that it kept loging me out - and RotorGeek beat me to the punch ...
QUOTE]Originally posted by RotorGeek
Lensman it was passing maddness. They look nothing alike. The probe has full lenght taillight that are 3 inches from the bumper, the RX has twin taillights that are almost flush with the bumper. It's ok thought we all have our moments of maddness. It helps keep us sane [/QUOTE]
... but this is what I was going to say:
:p
Sorry, I really don't see it either ...
As I've posted elsewhere, I do love the Probe's design (Personally I perfere the first generation's looks and details - which does have a rear middle brake light in the same place as the RX-8 - over the last ) and I'm also smitten with the RX-8's style ... but other than the slight resemblence to the rear bumper and the wraparound rear tail lights around the sides, IMHO that's not enough similarities for me.
But if the RX-8 was more of a fastback and/or the taillights covered the full length of the back of the car like the Probe did ...
... anyway, all in all I'm a fan of both cars. I owned a Probe for 13 years - I hope that when I get my RX-8 it will last as long ...
:D
QUOTE]Originally posted by RotorGeek
Lensman it was passing maddness. They look nothing alike. The probe has full lenght taillight that are 3 inches from the bumper, the RX has twin taillights that are almost flush with the bumper. It's ok thought we all have our moments of maddness. It helps keep us sane [/QUOTE]
... but this is what I was going to say:
:p
Sorry, I really don't see it either ...
As I've posted elsewhere, I do love the Probe's design (Personally I perfere the first generation's looks and details - which does have a rear middle brake light in the same place as the RX-8 - over the last ) and I'm also smitten with the RX-8's style ... but other than the slight resemblence to the rear bumper and the wraparound rear tail lights around the sides, IMHO that's not enough similarities for me.
But if the RX-8 was more of a fastback and/or the taillights covered the full length of the back of the car like the Probe did ...
... anyway, all in all I'm a fan of both cars. I owned a Probe for 13 years - I hope that when I get my RX-8 it will last as long ...
:D
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03-13-2003, 06:03 PM
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well, with all due respect, to some people (with less discerning eyes) all cars look the same =P
i liked the probes, too, although i especially like the 2nd generations GTs, quite a looker. too bad they're gone
i liked the probes, too, although i especially like the 2nd generations GTs, quite a looker. too bad they're gone
03-13-2003, 06:21 PM
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Originally posted by chinx
well, with all due respect, to some people (with less discerning eyes) all cars look the same =P
i liked the probes, too, although i especially like the 2nd generations GTs, quite a looker. too bad they're gone
well, with all due respect, to some people (with less discerning eyes) all cars look the same =P
i liked the probes, too, although i especially like the 2nd generations GTs, quite a looker. too bad they're gone
03-13-2003, 07:16 PM
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If you think about it a lot of cars out there have similarities. I mean if you think about it the probes rear kinda also looks just like that of the Lexus SC400(did I get that name right? oh well). I mean look at all the wagons and hatchbacks out there. Or say the SUV's. And whats up with all these car companies going retro with the design.
03-14-2003, 12:32 PM
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Originally posted by Quick_lude
I'm sure we'll agree that the 8 probably resembles the S2000 from the rear the most..
I'm sure we'll agree that the 8 probably resembles the S2000 from the rear the most..
... and also takes some inspiration from the front too ... (plus similar low torque)
Still, I love that middle brake light design on the S2000.
03-14-2003, 01:44 PM
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Originally posted by SA22C
Is that your SA husker? Looks very nice!
Is that your SA husker? Looks very nice!
(79' White 4-speed manual :D -- the 4-speed is faster than the 5-speed as one of my disappointed friends discovered much to his surprise)