what would benefit the 8 the most?
11-13-2006, 03:21 PM
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what would benefit the 8 the most?
2 questions just cuase im curious:
1) if you could chose between
A. a drop of 250lbs off the 8
B. power boost to a TRUE 280 flywheel hp
C. stiffer stock suspension
D. a styling change
E. 25/30 mpg <----- yeah... i know this would be though...
what would you like to see done to the 8
2) out of the selection above, which do you think will help Mazda sell more cars?
1) if you could chose between
A. a drop of 250lbs off the 8
B. power boost to a TRUE 280 flywheel hp
C. stiffer stock suspension
D. a styling change
E. 25/30 mpg <----- yeah... i know this would be though...
what would you like to see done to the 8
2) out of the selection above, which do you think will help Mazda sell more cars?
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11-13-2006, 03:27 PM
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B & E...but if I could choose only one...E. The power, though seems lacking on paper (torque-wise) is plenty if youre not drag racing. More MPG, however, would really be noticeable!
11-13-2006, 03:52 PM
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I like the weight and solid feel. While reducing weight would reduce the need for more hp, putting out a true 280 would change the class of car right off the bat. Obviously, with that, asking for 10-20% increase in fuel efficiency is a tough gig, but - yeah - B & E hands down.......
11-13-2006, 03:58 PM
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It's close, but I'd prefer B.
E would probably sell more cars to the non-sportscar midstream, but to accomplish it you'd have to kill the amount of power the car has now, or go with some weenie piston engine. So it would have to be B there as well, to sell it to the muscle-headed drag racer wannabes.
E would probably sell more cars to the non-sportscar midstream, but to accomplish it you'd have to kill the amount of power the car has now, or go with some weenie piston engine. So it would have to be B there as well, to sell it to the muscle-headed drag racer wannabes.
11-13-2006, 04:08 PM
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I am new to the RX world, but back in 2004 when I first saw the car,, I knew some day I would have to get one.. As far as abcde choices.. I have no complaints at all about the car.. Besides I went from driving Ford F150's , the last one had 5.4 24 valve V8 that got really bad MPG, ( low teens ) so anything is better than that...besides the 8 is so much fun to drive,, its the price I pay for that smile on my face.... Dont change a thing.. I love it... keeps less of them on the road,, and keeps folks looking at my 8 and saying ,, wow,, very nice car!!!
11-13-2006, 04:40 PM
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1) if you could chose between
A. a drop of 250lbs off the 8
B. power boost to a TRUE 280 flywheel hp
C. stiffer stock suspension
D. a styling change
E. 25/30 mpg <----- yeah... i know this would be though...
Actually dropping off the 250lbs is the easiest, Dude, just don't let your girlfriend go on rides with you anymore!
A. a drop of 250lbs off the 8
B. power boost to a TRUE 280 flywheel hp
C. stiffer stock suspension
D. a styling change
E. 25/30 mpg <----- yeah... i know this would be though...
Actually dropping off the 250lbs is the easiest, Dude, just don't let your girlfriend go on rides with you anymore!
11-13-2006, 06:20 PM
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yeah 250 pounds is always nice to loose, but not enough to make as bid of a differance then the rest on the list.
11-13-2006, 06:34 PM
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A hybrid electric motor would help out with (e) and (b) to some extent. You would get the great low end torque that electric motors have to assist in acceleration from a stop and if it was done right you should be able to shut down one rotor at cruise (apparently this already happens under decceleration). So, you would get better gas mileage and better acceleration at low speed. You would have to pay the price of a bit more weight for the battery pack and you wouldn't be able to shut down at stop lights like other hybrids do because you risk flooding the engine.
11-13-2006, 06:45 PM
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A.
Choosing B & E makes no sense. You aren't going to up the power and mpg.
A. gives better acceleration, better economy, better handling...It's the best all around answer.
Choosing B & E makes no sense. You aren't going to up the power and mpg.
A. gives better acceleration, better economy, better handling...It's the best all around answer.
11-13-2006, 07:35 PM
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1) A,B,C,D, AND E
2) A,B,C,D, AND E
Why pick one? It's not like we're just asking make believe questions here...
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2) A,B,C,D, AND E
Why pick one? It's not like we're just asking make believe questions here...
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11-13-2006, 07:50 PM
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I would want the car to get 300 mpg, go 0 - 60 in 2 seconds, seat 12 people comfortably, fight global warming, and the only emissions are cute funny bunnies coming from the exhaust pipes.
11-13-2006, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by gh0st
2 questions just cuase im curious:
1) if you could chose between
A. a drop of 250lbs off the 8
B. power boost to a TRUE 280 flywheel hp
C. stiffer stock suspension
D. a styling change
E. 25/30 mpg <----- yeah... i know this would be though...
what would you like to see done to the 8
2) out of the selection above, which do you think will help Mazda sell more cars?
1) if you could chose between
A. a drop of 250lbs off the 8
B. power boost to a TRUE 280 flywheel hp
C. stiffer stock suspension
D. a styling change
E. 25/30 mpg <----- yeah... i know this would be though...
what would you like to see done to the 8
2) out of the selection above, which do you think will help Mazda sell more cars?
and i almost get E !
beers
11-13-2006, 11:02 PM
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I would want the car to get 300 mpg, go 0 - 60 in 2 seconds, seat 12 people comfortably, fight global warming, and the only emissions are cute funny bunnies coming from the exhaust pipes.
you missed stripper pole! duh..
beers