Sport Package Std on 6sp
01-07-2003, 04:26 PM
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Sport Package Std on 6sp
I was wondering it seems like I have read this in reviews on the 8 that the sport suspension package,(18"Rims, Big Brakes,sport suspension) were going to be standard on the 6speed 8. If this is so, man, Mazda is creating a great deal at 26,600 or whatever it is.
Is this true that the sport package is std on the 6sp in the U.S.
Is this true that the sport package is std on the 6sp in the U.S.
01-07-2003, 04:46 PM
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Hehe.. I was wondering the same thing.. I just asked about the 16" "base" wheels. If we get the 18"/suspension/brakes for 26600 that would be an amazing deal. 
01-07-2003, 05:24 PM
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i just looked at the press kit,
(in north america)
the 6sp manual only comes with the sport suspension and 18 inch wheels.
BANG!
(in north america)
the 6sp manual only comes with the sport suspension and 18 inch wheels.
BANG!
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01-07-2003, 06:54 PM
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Hey Herc,
Where is this data from....not to be a party pooper, but I don't think it is accurate. How can they have 16" brakes on the non-sport model when the wheels are only 16"? Unless the RX-8 employs a really cool inboard brake design, this just isn't possible. Besides, 16" and 17" brakes are ridiculously huge. I would expect 13" max....though larger would be cool :D
Where is this data from....not to be a party pooper, but I don't think it is accurate. How can they have 16" brakes on the non-sport model when the wheels are only 16"? Unless the RX-8 employs a really cool inboard brake design, this just isn't possible. Besides, 16" and 17" brakes are ridiculously huge. I would expect 13" max....though larger would be cool :D
01-07-2003, 06:57 PM
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Hey Herc,
Where is this data from....not to be a party pooper, but I don't think it is accurate. How can they have 16" brakes on the non-sport model when the wheels are only 16"? Unless the RX-8 employs a really cool inboard brake design, this just isn't possible. Besides, 16" and 17" brakes are ridiculously huge. I would expect 13" max....though larger would be cool :D
Hey Herc,
Where is this data from....not to be a party pooper, but I don't think it is accurate. How can they have 16" brakes on the non-sport model when the wheels are only 16"? Unless the RX-8 employs a really cool inboard brake design, this just isn't possible. Besides, 16" and 17" brakes are ridiculously huge. I would expect 13" max....though larger would be cool :D
I've verified my findings in this thread with an attached image, so take a look for yourself
Here's the thread.
01-07-2003, 07:01 PM
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Ah...there's the problem. 16" type and 17" type are refering to the wheel size, I believe. If you convert the mm to inches, you'll see that the disc diameter is 12.7.
01-07-2003, 07:03 PM
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Ah...there's the problem. 16" type and 17" type are refering to the wheel size, I believe. If you convert the mm to inches, you'll see that the disc diameter is 12.7.
Ah...there's the problem. 16" type and 17" type are refering to the wheel size, I believe. If you convert the mm to inches, you'll see that the disc diameter is 12.7.
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01-08-2003, 12:04 AM
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Originally posted by RedRotaryRocket
Off topic, but does that nifty press kit happen to list the compression ratio?
Off topic, but does that nifty press kit happen to list the compression ratio?
From the Full Presskit PDF file, page 122 (as numbered on page). There is a complete chart of all the specs, but could not find it individually in the images area. Export is kinda small:
Edit: Forgot the 3rd piece of the chart:
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01-08-2003, 12:16 AM
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I wonder why the Japanese 6-speed gets a slightly taller 3rd gear. There must be a good reason why they'd bother to cut a separate cog just for that one variant.
Anyone? Beuller?
Anyone? Beuller?
01-08-2003, 01:51 AM
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Where is this data from....not to be a party pooper, but I don't think it is accurate. How can they have 16" brakes on the non-sport model when the wheels are only 16"? Unless the RX-8 employs a really cool inboard brake design, this just isn't possible. Besides, 16" and 17" brakes are ridiculously huge. I would expect 13" max....though larger would be cool :D
Where is this data from....not to be a party pooper, but I don't think it is accurate. How can they have 16" brakes on the non-sport model when the wheels are only 16"? Unless the RX-8 employs a really cool inboard brake design, this just isn't possible. Besides, 16" and 17" brakes are ridiculously huge. I would expect 13" max....though larger would be cool :D
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