New Mazdaspeed RX-8?
10-16-2004, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Z00M RX8
I wonder if this was the car that was at Racing Beat during the focus group. They had an 8 there that was covered but definitely had a hood scoop bulge and the rumor at the time was that it was supercharged.
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10-16-2004, 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
So, does this mean we were all looking at a blown 13B sitting on the porting bench at Racing Beat during Sevenstock7, that was part of the testing for this car??
OMFG
OMFG
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10-16-2004, 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
wait a second. So you saw this car, in person, and you didn't take pictures?
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10-16-2004, 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by another8owner
Got proof ? lets see a bigger better photo of it since it is going to be on newsstands nationwide anyway. :D See my previous post. The R&T article will have as much information as Mazda wants to let out on this ride. Again, this program (vehicle) is still only a concept study.
My guess... +/-300 hp
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10-16-2004, 04:51 AM
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Subscribed to thread. I'm pretty sure, that if this comes out, Mazdaspeed will probably offer a retro-fit kit. It was offered for the Protege, in that you could get all the components of the Mazdaspeed Turbo kit designed by Callaway. Now I will say this: the Mazdaspeed Kit for the Protege was nothing compared to what several aftermarket tuners turned out. In other words, I'd be more interested in alternative options, however, you most likely will be able to have one installed by the dealer, and retain factory warranty. The same is true for Mazdaspeed Miata parts.
I'd be willing to bet that even if Mazda doesn't offer a retro-fit kit, the aftermarket tuners will eventually get their hands on one, and if nothing else, improve its design. There are several Proteges running turbos from flyinprotege.com and hiboost.com that will blow the doors off any factory tuned Protege.
I'd be willing to bet that even if Mazda doesn't offer a retro-fit kit, the aftermarket tuners will eventually get their hands on one, and if nothing else, improve its design. There are several Proteges running turbos from flyinprotege.com and hiboost.com that will blow the doors off any factory tuned Protege.
10-16-2004, 05:48 AM
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will this mean that there will be an engine management system already set up to take care of the FI? so if they do offer it as a kit, i'll have to replace my ecu as well?
10-16-2004, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Lock & Load
As you are most likely aware Mazda motorsport have also created a forced induction RX8 here in Australia and it was shown at the sydney motor show they said that it was a concept car but would not be going to be available here in Australia .
They were hoping to get 270kw and a huge 350 nm :D
http://www.mazda.com.au/currentnews....cleZoneID=3225
cheers
michael
They were hoping to get 270kw and a huge 350 nm :D
http://www.mazda.com.au/currentnews....cleZoneID=3225
cheers
michael
10-16-2004, 10:25 AM
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We should have snooped harder while at Racing Beat that wonderful day - it seems that there was a lot more treasure to be found out there than we knew about. That engine on the porting bench MUST have been one that Jim was testing to see what kind of boost the 13B could take for this project.
We should have snooped harder while at Racing Beat that wonderful day - it seems that there was a lot more treasure to be found out there than we knew about. That engine on the porting bench MUST have been one that Jim was testing to see what kind of boost the 13B could take for this project.
10-16-2004, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by bern
Well this cat is out of the bag.... unfortunately due to this R&T article/scoop, we were unable to display this bad boy at SevenStock this year. We had it all ready to go,
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10-16-2004, 12:51 PM
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it wouldnt surprise me that racing beat had pictures. Like i said, the car's front end is very racing beat and yes, they did mention blowing up an engine while supercharging. They couldn't give us any details on it either.
I do remember asking the younger guy who was running the engine dyno what the output was at when it blew was and he said he didnt know off hand but that it ran fine at 280+ hp. I dont know if he slipped up saying that, but who knows.
I do remember asking the younger guy who was running the engine dyno what the output was at when it blew was and he said he didnt know off hand but that it ran fine at 280+ hp. I dont know if he slipped up saying that, but who knows.
10-16-2004, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
M12 who are you? Your Join Date: 10-15-2004 - the same day as this new thread post, and it is still your only post.... Are you a secret agent man? Maybe you look like this: 
If Mazda is reading this, here’s my wish list for a US-spec Mazdaspeed RX-8:
- Make it fast (~300 hp+), so the RX-8 will take a back seat to nobody. But make it reliable please (not another FD)!
- Keep the weight as is, or even lessen it if possible. Don’t lose that lightweight feeling!
- Love the body kit on the white prototype and the hood scoop is cool! Fog light treatment needs a little work.
- Prefer a head light treatment like the Ferrari 360 Modena with a body colored backing. Don’t care for the black out look. But smoked covers on the rear lights would be cool.
- Don’t need to mention the handling, ‘cause I know Mazda/Mazdaspeed will get that right.
- Would like to see a racier interior with Mazdaspeed bucket seats and carbon fiber trim. Would also like to see a more snazzy Mazdaspeed shift ****, the current one is so plain & boring.
- Oh, and one last thing, bring back a special edition yellow color for this car, so I can trade mine in. :D
If you build it, they will come...
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10-16-2004, 01:39 PM
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M12...hmmm... M12 is a cluster of stars in the galaxy, Noble makes an M12 gto super car, m12 is also a multimedia educational program but what M12 is not is telling us more about this RX8 and its pandoras box of treasures. pictures are linked to road and track so this person must work for them, probably having a good time watching all our posts squirming around speculating answers to our own questions, c'mon this is almost like going to a strip club..nothing but teaser's not any pleezer's.
10-16-2004, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by RX-Hachi
Very perceptive.
Originally Posted by RX-Hachi
Also, that side view pic that was posted by M12 can’t be found on the Road&Track teaser page for SPEED, but seems to be the property of R&T. Hmmm... was this story leaked to us on purpose?
you know i looked around for the second pic and cant find it except here
10-16-2004, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by another8owner
c'mon this is almost like going to a strip club..nothing but teaser's not any pleezer's.
10-16-2004, 01:52 PM
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I don't buy this Bullshit...
NOT! Damn! Finally a "coming up" thread that gets us all excited without the flamers throwing torches! Woohoo! I actually like that kit better than the current MS kit. And that scoop, well it's not clear, but how is it opening? I remember there was a thread here that was collecting for new hood scoop designs. Would this scoop be for an intercooler a la STi? or an intake?
Big smile! :D :D :D
NOT! Damn! Finally a "coming up" thread that gets us all excited without the flamers throwing torches! Woohoo! I actually like that kit better than the current MS kit. And that scoop, well it's not clear, but how is it opening? I remember there was a thread here that was collecting for new hood scoop designs. Would this scoop be for an intercooler a la STi? or an intake?
Big smile! :D :D :D
10-16-2004, 03:10 PM
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...you know i looked around for the second pic and cant find it except here...
http://roadandtrack.com/assets/image/10152004105747.jpg