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3011lbs, That sucks
I mean damn Mazda there has been all of the talk about 2830 lb and then we get 3000lb. That is going to be a major issue for people considering the lack of grunt, torque, the RX-8 has. I guess we'll see after the 16th when they are tested at Laguna. Hopefully some hard numbers will come from there. Gives me major reservations on my pre-order. I don't know if this is true but could the euro, japanese version only weigh the 2830 lb and then American units weigh more what would be the overall cause of that? |
Typo?
On page 12 it shows the torque to be 216 is that a typo or is thing is for real? Because if we are getting 216 lb/ft of torque wouldn't that more than enough make up for the weight? I'm so confused:confused:
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Hey I didn't make the numbers up, I just posting them :) I don't think this thing is 100% up to date because of the those things. I did like that it answered some of the questions that had zero info before. Obviously it's incomplete because it doesn't have the gear ratio's, etc. if I get another updated copy I will post it as well :cool:
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Re: Typo?
Originally posted by rotisserie On page 12 it shows the torque to be 216 is that a typo or is thing is for real? Because if we are getting 216 lb/ft of torque wouldn't that more than enough make up for the weight? I'm so confused:confused: |
I think the torque is in Newton Metres?
He he.. too slow... :) |
Did anyone else notice that they list a coolant temp gauge and a water temp gauge? Is that a typo?
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A thought on the weight. I don't know if any manufacturers do this but could this listing for weight be the heaviest model of the 8. For instance the Grand Touring package will weigh the most so maybe they listed its weight.
As I could see the Grand Touring package weighing at least 100lb more than the base cloth. |
Good point fritts. It would probably be to their advantage to state the lowest possible weight of any variation though.
Regarding the weights listed; I can feel my automatic getting even slower by the minute! Couldn't they at least give me an aluminum brake pedal to make me feel better? The info does look a little sketchy, so we can only hope they'll be able to eliminate a little more weight without omitting something vital. Hey, that engine cover would save a couple ounces... |
No spare wheel or tire
It was noted to become an accessory in the future. So is there a tire repair kit included? also, is there a jack?
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Re: No spare wheel or tire
Originally posted by red_base 95 It was noted to become an accessory in the future. So is there a tire repair kit included? also, is there a jack? |
Nobody has mentioned the speedo only goes to 140mph (digital so not obvious) according to these specs. This is more than sufficient for my needs but a long way short of the car's potential.
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Re: Re: No spare wheel or tire
Originally posted by Puppy1 There is a jack included, just no spare. The sales people at the L.A. Autoshow were trying to figure out where the spare was located on the car. I informed them there wasn't any. |
Re: Re: Re: No spare wheel or tire
Originally posted by zoom44 these guys should get on this forum and read up a little. so they don't have to be continually embarrassed buy us!! I agree with you 100%. I can't stand dumb ass salesman who don't know their product. Its reasons like this that I may transfer from my local Dodge dealer to sell Mazda's. The local salesman here are clueless about Mazda's future products. They definetly don't know shit about rotarys either! |
Originally posted by pelucidor Nobody has mentioned the speedo only goes to 140mph (digital so not obvious) according to these specs. This is more than sufficient for my needs but a long way short of the car's potential. |
The sales people at the L.A. Autoshow were trying to figure out where the spare was located on the car. I informed them there wasn't any. Strider- |
Originally posted by ZoomZoom Why do you think that the speedo is limited to 140 mph? Like you said its not so obvious. |
Originally posted by pelucidor Nobody has mentioned the speedo only goes to 140mph (digital so not obvious) according to these specs. This is more than sufficient for my needs but a long way short of the car's potential. ---jps |
Re: Specification Deck, Issue Date Jan 7, 2003 UPDATED WITH PICS
Originally posted by IGOZMZM 10. nobody has asked that I've seen, but the pictures don't show it: the cigerette lighter (for cell phones and stuff) is located in the center console not by the audio. [/B] http://ironchef.info/qqq/rx8/console.jpg |
Nice pic Ironqqq,
I hope somebody didn't steal the shift knob though. Brian |
Originally posted by Sputnik Frankly, I would be surprised if the car could go that fast before hitting a "speed governor". ---jps |
Re: No spare wheel or tire
Originally posted by red_base 95 It was noted to become an accessory in the future. So is there a tire repair kit included? also, is there a jack? Inclusion of a puncture repair kit eliminates the need for a spare tire, allowing greater trunk depth. (My emphasis). |
Originally posted by Quick_lude Why? Even my Prelude can hit 150.. well indicated 240km/hr.. Why would the 8 have a lesser top speed? Unless it's geared for lower top speed I guess.. |
Originally posted by Quick_lude Why? Even my Prelude can hit 150.. well indicated 240km/hr.. Why would the 8 have a lesser top speed? Unless it's geared for lower top speed I guess.. ---jps |
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