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Old 12-27-2007, 01:29 PM
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True, it is slightly open but there is no direct flow from the engine bay to that vent. If you take the vent off the car all you see is metal. Correct me if I am wrong.
correction hot air from the engine bay leaves thru a hole ion the fender behind the vent covers. look from inside your engine bay and you can see the light thru the hole. when moving the air flow over the car creates a low pressure area just over the vents which pulls heated air out of the engine compartment. but they could stand to be a few more square inches in cross section



edit- well see i should just finish reading before posting. spin and shaun already said everything
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Old 12-27-2007, 02:15 PM
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Old 12-27-2007, 02:16 PM
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Huge Mazda article, including rotory info in Feb. 2008 Automobile.
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Old 12-27-2007, 02:34 PM
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Huge Mazda article, including rotory info in Feb. 2008 Automobile.
Excellent. I just got my first issue of Automobile the other day ($10 subscription offer). Can't wait to read it.
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Old 12-27-2007, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Spin9k
Vented hood would be cool haahaa, I like vents. Actually a better idea than side vents as one good low pressure area is usually near the windshield.
Maybe they can modify the rotary indent in the rear part of the hood to vent more hot air or take in more cool air. Probably something closer to the radiator though due to clearance issues. Ducting will not weigh much if done right. Maxda can remove any other useless peice of plastic except the ducting to clean things up...I don know. I won't pretend to know the engineering of it...I prob understand about 60%+ but it is not rocket science.

Geek example:

Dell computers are a very good example. If you ever open up a Dell server or desktop you will notice plastic ducting that manage the air flow throughout the chasis for more efficient cooling. It literally has passage ways for air to circulate. This not only proves to cool the machine better but it ensures reliability.

All Mazda has to do is "invest" on a good cooling scheme for the 8 using some duct work and it will pay off with less warantee work in the long run. Not to mention very happy Rx's!
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Old 12-27-2007, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
correction hot air from the engine bay leaves thru a hole ion the fender behind the vent covers. look from inside your engine bay and you can see the light thru the hole. when moving the air flow over the car creates a low pressure area just over the vents which pulls heated air out of the engine compartment. but they could stand to be a few more square inches in cross section



edit- well see i should just finish reading before posting. spin and shaun already said everything
I stand corrected... BUT...i believe you said the same above...How efficient are little holes in moving air out of the engine bay?

Air circulation management!
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Old 12-27-2007, 03:17 PM
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Furai concept.

damn that looks good.
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Old 12-27-2007, 08:26 PM
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Honestly, i think it looks badass. But we more than likely won't be seeing it on the streets
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Old 12-27-2007, 08:30 PM
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That's PURE badass...
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Old 12-27-2007, 08:46 PM
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WOW. That car is CRAZY
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Old 12-27-2007, 09:14 PM
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That thing is going to be all over every car mag in existence.
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Old 12-27-2007, 09:23 PM
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damn that looks good.

So what do you suppose that rendering is in the top left of the picture?
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Old 12-27-2007, 09:23 PM
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I guess the 'cat's out of the bag' so to speak and she's a sexy cat I must say. Are these photos a leak or has Mazda shown official pics already?

Seal.
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Old 12-27-2007, 09:32 PM
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Corvette, Viper, 911, R8, GT-R...

...FURAI !!!
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Old 12-27-2007, 09:33 PM
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All I can say is WOW!

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Old 12-27-2007, 09:34 PM
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I just dont like the overhanging nose...they should have flattened that...but still sexy nonetheless...
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Old 12-27-2007, 09:51 PM
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i love the nose, just not the emblem, they should place it on the hood.

This makes the GTR look dated.
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Old 12-27-2007, 09:57 PM
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Wow.. Looks like a modern Mach 5! Anyone have wallpaper sized versions? (19x12)
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Old 12-27-2007, 10:05 PM
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wow glad that finally leaked



edmunds breaking the embargo ftw
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Old 12-27-2007, 10:33 PM
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^^Wow!

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I can't wait for the Detroit show.
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Old 12-27-2007, 11:14 PM
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/au...aiconcept.html










gotta like the "55"
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Old 12-27-2007, 11:17 PM
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is that damon i see in the group shot? if so hes got his little tuning fingers in everything it seems
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Old 12-27-2007, 11:21 PM
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that rear wheelwell/fender is a direct rip from the Taiki concept, and it looks great!

hmm, make a supercar out of an existing racecar chassis, who woulda thunk it lol
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Yeah, I love the 55, it shows that there are people in MNAO that love the rotary, and realises its importance.
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