Mazda releases new RX-8 Special Edition
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so new Shinka and Shinka II are out.
I agree the key is neat, but LEGALY they cant put the remote start on the 6speed (at least not in the US) but the keyless system is nice, even though its the size of a credit card, being thicker and electronic, I wouldnt want to put it in my wallet, and its much bigger than the current switchblade key, so I would find if more bulky in my pocket. I guess if its in your brief case or suit pocket, its better.
Will be neat to see it in person, maby it can be adapted.
I agree the key is neat, but LEGALY they cant put the remote start on the 6speed (at least not in the US) but the keyless system is nice, even though its the size of a credit card, being thicker and electronic, I wouldnt want to put it in my wallet, and its much bigger than the current switchblade key, so I would find if more bulky in my pocket. I guess if its in your brief case or suit pocket, its better.
Will be neat to see it in person, maby it can be adapted.
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my question is about the new key. does it remove the ignition on the sterring column? since its supposed to start with the card and all, the key seems somewhat redundant then (except for the locking storage areas)
anyone have any ideas if thats the case?
anyone have any ideas if thats the case?
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2 threads at once? imma get confused....
anywho, i posted a question in the other one, so might as well here too. does anyone know if this new card will remove the ignition keyhole on the steering column?
and this isnt the new 2006 model, just a special edition in japan, right?
anywho, i posted a question in the other one, so might as well here too. does anyone know if this new card will remove the ignition keyhole on the steering column?
and this isnt the new 2006 model, just a special edition in japan, right?
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Originally Posted by RX-Nut
October 18, 2005
Mazda Releases RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited II' Special Edition
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Mazda Releases RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited II' Special Edition
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
I'm thinking they would still have the ignition on the steering column, for valet purposes. <---My assumption
maybe mazda will clarify this later
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I've driven the mx-5 with this keyless feature and it is a sweet little feature. The card pulls apart to have a key inside it and there's a cover that goes over the ignition switch that comes off and the key will then crank the car. That's how it works on the mx-5. I'm willing to bet it's going to be the same for the 'new' 8. That keyless feature was a $2000+ option on the mx-5 though.
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Hmm, I woudl really like to fit the keyless entry system on my car, and then install a start button to start the car...
Do you think this would work?
Maybe a custom place could fabricate it for me?
Either way I really want one.
Do you think this would work?
Maybe a custom place could fabricate it for me?
Either way I really want one.
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is the keyless system like the ones on Renaults where u put the entire key-card in a slot and press a start button, or like the mercedes ones where the keycard remains in ur pocket , and you jsut get in the car and press start?
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Sales are already lagging badly behind the likes of the 350Z/G35. Looks like this car will be out of the US market if they don't do something dramatic with the power. Flamers come get me!
mod edit- watch your language. zoom44
mod edit- watch your language. zoom44
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Why would we come get you ,We all know its under powered but the car has other things that make it a great car the handling on this car is by far greater then the rx7's and loook wise. All we need is a turbo or supercharger and the car would be ###1 in my book
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. Sales are already lagging badly behind the likes of the 350Z/G35. Looks like this car will be out of the US market if they don't do something dramatic with the power. Flamers come get me!
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Originally Posted by rotarygod
I don't understand your source of anger. RX-8 sales have already eclipsed the 3rd generation RX-7 in it's entire lifespan on the whole planet and it's done it in 1/3 the time so it doesn't appear to be doing too badly. I do realize there have been some reacall issues but remember the 3rd gen had 33 recalls it's first year alone and 2 were for engine fires. Can't really compare a car's success to another cars. The Civic, Ford F-150, Altima, and many other vehicles outsell the 350Z/G35. I don't think that will have any effect on the car market since I doubt the potential buyers of a 350 will realize that an F150 is a tougher vehicle and must sell more for a reason. The RX-8 is quite nice and handles better than most other cars on the market. It is decently quick. The 350 isn't exactly a rocket itself. It isn't that much faster than an RX-8. Not enough to really matter unless you are a street racer. Street racers are immature little brats though so even that point is irrelevant. There are faster cars out there sure but there are many slower cars out there too. The Miata is less functional of a car and is slower but it seems to do quite well and has a wonderful history. A fun car is a fun car. The fact is that you have no clue what RX-8 sales are doing and don't know how to determine trends from what you read. If you are unhappy with the power, you don't really have much right or reason to complain since you don't even own one. One thing that always remains a constant on internet forums is the people who complain the most typically have the least personal experience with what they are complaining about. I never could figure that out.
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That's the dumbest thing I ever heard. It doesn't matter what any other model sells; as long as the RX-8 is making some money for Mazda they will keep selling it.
I don't know exactly how many they need to sell to turn a profit, and of course I want them to sell as many as possible, but saying "They will discontinue the 8 because <insert car here> had higher sales" makes no sense whatsoever.
I don't know exactly how many they need to sell to turn a profit, and of course I want them to sell as many as possible, but saying "They will discontinue the 8 because <insert car here> had higher sales" makes no sense whatsoever.