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Nov 8, 2005 | 02:14 PM

#26

BlueEyes

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I always thought the 8 would have worked well as a hatchback.

Nov 8, 2005 | 02:18 PM

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Damn you tiny trunk opening! Damn you to hell!

LOL, yeah other than that opening the trunk is fine.

I wonder how the RX8 would have been if they made it a hatchback. No, not like a standard hatchback but the type they use with sadan's...the one that looks like the trunk is attached to the rear window.

I think that would have kept the look of the car while giving the owner a bigger opening. BUT, I guess the car would not be as good regarding road noise comming into the car.

Nov 8, 2005 | 02:43 PM

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One good thing about the tiny opening.

Direct quote:

"Sorry honey, I can't pick up your mother from the airport. Her bags just won't fit."

It's the little things in life that make it worth living.

Nov 8, 2005 | 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rx8wannahave

not to mention less structural rigidity AND more weight

Nov 8, 2005 | 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KYLiquid

its much bigger than the small opening makes it look

just try an fit two golf bags in your trunk

and before i believe anyone on here that says they can fit 2 inside the trunk you must provide photo.

Nov 8, 2005 | 03:54 PM

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Well, I appreciate that you don't believe me. What I don't appreciate is being called a liar.

I'm afraid to say I'm not computer savvy enough to provide a picture on this, or any other forum. I will not be able to offer the proof you ask for.

But I have the satisfaction of knowing that it can be done. You're welcome to continue thinking it can't.

Nov 8, 2005 | 03:57 PM

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did i ever call you a liar,i think not.but unless you have two stand bags with kiddy clubs in them i have to see a picture.like other people say provide time slips or dyno or it don't mean anything.

Nov 8, 2005 | 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by blue flash

did i ever call you a liar,i think not.but unless you have two stand bags with kiddy clubs in them i have to see a picture.like other people say provide time slips or dyno or it don't mean anything.

Well, the BS Flag usually means you're calling BS on someone, which means you think they're a liar.

The trunk is surprisingly large, but as said multiple times, the trunk opening is tiny. I had to buy a new laundry hamper since the basket I was using before didn't fit through the opening. But on the other hand, just recently I got
* my bag full of clothes for the weekend
* someone else's bag full of clothes
* my laptop and bag
* another laptop with bag
* a bag full of random car stuff (shop towels, 2 quarts of oil funnel, cleaning spray)
* a laundry hamper (springy mesh type) full of clothes
* 2 backpacks
in my trunk.

Then I had 4 people (including me) in my car and in there we had another backpack and another laundry hamper thing full of clothes. Pretty full load. I even stalled when I first tried to drive off since I wasn't used to the extra weight.

Nov 10, 2005 | 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by blue flash

did i ever call you a liar,i think not.but unless you have two stand bags with kiddy clubs in them i have to see a picture.like other people say provide time slips or dyno or it don't mean anything.

I've had two golf bags a trolley and three overnight (sports) bags in the boot of my RX-8. The clubs were full adult size but taken off their trolleys.

Nov 10, 2005 | 07:32 AM

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i would still love to see a picture of someones 8 with 2 sets of golf clubs in the trunk.? can't be done!!

Nov 10, 2005 | 07:43 AM

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i would still love to see a picture of someones 8 with 2 sets of golf clubs in the trunk.? can't be done!!

I've had 2 full sets of clubs AND a cart (wheels come off) in the trunk several times. Can be done ! I just don't have pictures to prove it. I'll have to wait till next spring to take pictures. Golf season's over where I am

Nov 10, 2005 | 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by herbert

sorry to hear your golf season is over we are still in the mid 60's and luckly got up to 78 last weekend.

Nov 10, 2005 | 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by blue flash

i would still love to see a picture of someones 8 with 2 sets of golf clubs in the trunk.? can't be done!!

Three members say they've done it. Try it for yourself.

And post a picture!

Nov 10, 2005 | 09:05 AM

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sorry to hear your golf season is over we are still in the mid 60's and luckly got up to 78 last weekend.

I'll probably get out another time or two. We're still getting into the 50's some days. I can't complain though. I just came back from Myrtle Beach ... 10 rounds in 6 days !!! I'm serious about the 2 sets and cart in the trunk but I know you won't believe me without a picture. I'll see what I can do.

Nov 10, 2005 | 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Vader76

I can fit all my goalie equipment for hockey in the trunk. Sticks go through the pass through.

That must be a tight squeeze. I generally put my pads and chest protector in the trunk, and then put the bag across the back seats. Do you have to pull stuff out of your bag to fit it in the trunk. It's not the size of the trunk that's the problem for me. It's the opening. Maybe your equipment's smaller ?

Nov 12, 2005 | 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by blue flash

i would still love to see a picture of someones 8 with 2 sets of golf clubs in the trunk.? can't be done!!

I also did it. Two sets of adult clubs (although my bag is pretty small). It isn't super easy to get the clubs in, you have to put the heads in first, then tuck in the base. You should have no problem...

0 degrees here today...

Last edited by Flop; Nov 12, 2005 at 09:00 AM.

Nov 12, 2005 | 09:17 AM

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2 golf bags, WITH 2 10 inch subs and an amp in the trunk.. I'll get you a pic if i ever feel like it.

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Originally Posted by blue flash

just try an fit two golf bags in your trunk

and before i believe anyone on here that says they can fit 2 inside the trunk you must provide photo.

Nov 12, 2005 | 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by guy321

2 golf bags, WITH 2 10 inch subs and an amp in the trunk.. I'll get you a pic if i ever feel like it.

Was it easy hook up the subs & amp to the factory stereo? Where did you have the work done? I'm in the Tampa Bay area.

Nov 12, 2005 | 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by L8APEX

For me, 2 sets of golf clubs, and two duffel bags in the trunk. try that in a 350Z or an S2K. No chance, an no instructions needed.

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Originally Posted by mpt_yellowRX8

This has been discussed before but I'll state my experience.

I have fit three golf bags in my trunk with ease, and my friend is 6'3" so you know his driver is lengthy. My wife, my best man, and I have made several golfing trips with the 8 and have been very comfortable with the fit of the bags in the trunk. If you could have seen the amount of things I have fit in the car you would be amazed, I was.

If your bag costs as much as an 8 you must have one heck of a bag!

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Originally Posted by Sky88

I can fit easily two set of clubs in the trunk, mind you that both are stand bags. I do not have to remove any of the woods either. Yes the R7 Taylor Made driver and fairway woods are expensive and that's why you want to have them in the trunk.

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Originally Posted by Carolina8

I have no problem getting three golf bags in my trunk, although I usually have to remove the driver from one of them if I'm putting in three.

Last batch I had in there was two stand-bags (one is mine), and a normal sized cart bag (not one of those huge wannabe-pro ones). No problems.

Plus, with the 8, I'm always the first one to the clubhouse!

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Originally Posted by StewC625

I can get three adult stand bags in my trunk stacked behind the taillights, AND that's WITH a spare tire kit!

HAH!

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Originally Posted by TM45

Kuciaman: I was not able to fit my bag with cart attached, either. I had been hauling it for several years in a VW Passat and later an Accord. My friend's standup bag fit easily with all clubs in the bag, so I got a very lightweight standup bag and skipped the cart. Although I am prone to back problems, I like the standup bag. I have often carried two in the trunk. Three is probably possible with much struggle, but two is very easy.

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Originally Posted by Zedcaster

I don't know what kind of bags and clubs you 3 baggers are talking about. I recently came back from a golf trip down to Portland OR with a buddy, and we could fit two bags and one small sport bag in the trunk and that was it. No carts, and my friend had to remove his driver to get the bag to fit, and the sport bag had to go in first. The only extra I have in the trunk is a quart of oil.

more https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...highlight=golf

oh yeah and a pic

Nov 12, 2005 | 12:13 PM

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any questions?

Nov 12, 2005 | 02:42 PM

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guy321

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It was easy, I did it myself.

PM me if you want info. or catch me on AIM rx8guy321

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrapula

Was it easy hook up the subs & amp to the factory stereo? Where did you have the work done? I'm in the Tampa Bay area.

Nov 12, 2005 | 02:45 PM

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No RX8 was harmed in the delivery of the item's below

Today my wife and I went to Lowes to buy some garden stuff and once again my 8 did things most sports cars cant.

I had:

3 bags of mulch
15 small plants
2 pretty big pots (plastic)
2 hanging plants
1 roll of 3x50 feet weed mat
1 box of "landscape fence" type of thing

The thing is, I had room to spare. Don't worry about my interior I wouldn't do anything to harm it.

I've said it and I'll say it again, I LOVE THIS CAR!