RX8 Convertible
04-17-2005, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by m477
Actually, I don't think it would be that bad at all. Take the PT cruiser for example:
GT Wagon - 3,108 lbs
GT Convertible - 3,122 lbs
Of course, they probably get a bit of weight savings from losing two doors, and I'm assuming that a convertible RX-8 would do the same. Also, consider that the RX-8 already has "extra" bracing to compensate for the lack of a b-pillar. So I think they could probably do it if they wanted, the real question is whether or not there is a market for it.
GT Wagon - 3,108 lbs
GT Convertible - 3,122 lbs
Of course, they probably get a bit of weight savings from losing two doors, and I'm assuming that a convertible RX-8 would do the same. Also, consider that the RX-8 already has "extra" bracing to compensate for the lack of a b-pillar. So I think they could probably do it if they wanted, the real question is whether or not there is a market for it.
350Z coupe--3247 lbs.
350Z roadster--3462 lbs.
E46 M3 coupe--3415 lbs.
E46 M3 conv.--3781 lbs.
If you want a convertible which will handle nicely, it takes a lot of bracing to make up for chopping the top off. It is quite likely that doing so in the RX-8 would add at least 200 lbs., which is not an attractive proposition.
06-21-2021, 01:35 PM
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Mazda rx8 convertible
Hey, sorry if you guys are as **** as everyone on the rx7 forums about not searching archives to see if anything was previously posted.... but i'm in school and need info fast. Does anyone know if and when the Rx-8 convertible will be released in the US for sale? Any info would help
thanks
-MikeO
thanks
-MikeO
06-21-2021, 01:39 PM
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mazda made a parade vert 8 and years ago a member here chopped the roof off one
06-21-2021, 01:44 PM
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You gonna eat that?
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Yellow was only available in '04.
I don't think it will work, but what do I know?
I don't think it will work, but what do I know?
06-21-2021, 02:35 PM
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06-21-2021, 04:51 PM
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You gonna eat that?
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Personally, I think it's a bad idea, and unless you have more money than the car is worth and crazy body work skillz, it'll be a disaster.
Especially a GT.
Does it have leather seats?
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