S2's are ugly.
11-09-2012, 10:38 PM
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I prefer the rear of the S2, but overall I agree - the S1 is far more attractive. S2 grille doesn't "go" with the rest of the car. And the S2 side vents stick out like a sore thumb.
Watch... 20 years from now, the S1 will be the 8 most fondly remembered because, I suspect, it's closest to the designer's original concept. S2 looks like someone else designed parts of the car, and they don't quite go together, do they?
Watch... 20 years from now, the S1 will be the 8 most fondly remembered because, I suspect, it's closest to the designer's original concept. S2 looks like someone else designed parts of the car, and they don't quite go together, do they?
11-09-2012, 10:41 PM
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I prefer the rear of the S2, but overall I agree - the S1 is far more attractive. S2 grille doesn't "go" with the rest of the car. And the S2 side vents stick out like a sore thumb.
Watch... 20 years from now, the S1 will be the 8 most fondly remembered because, I suspect, it's closest to the designer's original concept. S2 looks like someone else designed parts of the car, and they don't quite go together, do they?
Watch... 20 years from now, the S1 will be the 8 most fondly remembered because, I suspect, it's closest to the designer's original concept. S2 looks like someone else designed parts of the car, and they don't quite go together, do they?
11-10-2012, 12:36 PM
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I HATE SPEEDBUMPS!
11-10-2012, 01:00 PM
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Watch, 20 years from now there will be no working S1 and maybe, just maybe with the upgrades to the Renesis we will have some S2.
11-10-2012, 01:49 PM
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Voids warranties
11-10-2012, 02:57 PM
#32
I prefer the rear of the S2, but overall I agree - the S1 is far more attractive. S2 grille doesn't "go" with the rest of the car. And the S2 side vents stick out like a sore thumb.
Watch... 20 years from now, the S1 will be the 8 most fondly remembered because, I suspect, it's closest to the designer's original concept. S2 looks like someone else designed parts of the car, and they don't quite go together, do they?
Watch... 20 years from now, the S1 will be the 8 most fondly remembered because, I suspect, it's closest to the designer's original concept. S2 looks like someone else designed parts of the car, and they don't quite go together, do they?
Rx-8 R3 GT TYPE RS what ever you called it looks better, newly designed parts, equipments etc..
Look at Rx-7 FD3S facelift series 8 better look than old ones.. Everybody remember facelift version. This is also be same
But Pleasure is variable for everybody. You like kitch things i like not. But beauty is beauty..
Look it and say it again
PLEASE ! 
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11-10-2012, 03:50 PM
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personally, I hate the front bumper. Its the similar front bumper to the 2009 Mazda 3 and Mazda 5 over here. Standard bumper, its just fugly. Rear end though is just, perfect. Everything else is perfect, but the front bumper.
it just screams these to me;
I could never have a Mark 2 rex because of that front bumper.
it just screams these to me;
I could never have a Mark 2 rex because of that front bumper.
11-10-2012, 04:30 PM
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Also the s1 out sold the s2, so finding junker cars for parts will also be easier.
11-10-2012, 05:42 PM
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I like the look of the S2. Its unique in the fact that there are no other cars (competitors) that look anything like it. Its bold and different when lined up next to other cars in this generation. Unfortunately being different will always spawn controversy with those who want something different n' those who want more of the same....
imo, expand your mind a bit before saying something is 'ugly'. Its retardily.
imo, expand your mind a bit before saying something is 'ugly'. Its retardily.
11-10-2012, 07:24 PM
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OP is right. The front of the S2 (not R3) is hideous. And the steering wheel is terrible looking. S1 is much more aggressive looking. Front plates ruin both cars though. Which is why i don't run a front plate. But i have to admit the tail lights are much better on S2.
11-10-2012, 11:31 PM
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11-11-2012, 09:25 AM
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The chrome strips are held together by a couple of screws. Took them off and wrapped it in 3m carbon fiber vinyl. As for the LEDs, they are Philips 8-LED DRL with a separate control module that connects to the battery and turns on/off automatically when the engine is running/shut off. Really nice unit and OEM bright. There's also a single wire you can attach to any 12V+ source to turn off the LEDs (e.g. when headlights or fogs are on). Hope that helps.
11-11-2012, 10:13 AM
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I personally prefer the looks of the S1 more. If I were to buy another one, based on looks, I would probably still pick the S1. Both look good, especially with proper mods. I'll also agree that the S2 looks more aggressive in some ways. That said, I agree with the comment that it seems like the designs were added on, rather than all by the original designers. Some parts just don't seem to flow together as well.
11-11-2012, 10:31 AM
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Ill take the best of both worlds and say the S1 40th anniversary looks the best
no but seriously...
I HATE THE FRONT BUMPER ARRGHHHHH
this however looks BETTER than how the S1 wears the mazdaspeed front bumper, and gets rid of the stupid S2 smile.
I wanted to do this to my S2 before a corolla fucked it up for me... oh well. I liked my S2. But i LOVE my S1!!!
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no but seriously...
I HATE THE FRONT BUMPER ARRGHHHHH
this however looks BETTER than how the S1 wears the mazdaspeed front bumper, and gets rid of the stupid S2 smile.
I wanted to do this to my S2 before a corolla fucked it up for me... oh well. I liked my S2. But i LOVE my S1!!!
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11-11-2012, 12:07 PM
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Eric I agree I would LOVE the MS bumper on my s2. I really do not like the look of the stock one. I love everything else about my s2 though.
That said, I have the base model and I honestly don't see a huge difference between the base and the r3 bumper really. I dislike both of them.
That said, I have the base model and I honestly don't see a huge difference between the base and the r3 bumper really. I dislike both of them.
lol
