New Mazdaspeed RX-8?
10-18-2004, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
Willow Springs is in the US. This is a Mazda North American Operations car.
10-18-2004, 01:26 AM
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Mazda's R&D center in Irvine CA helped to design the Miata, 3rd gen RX-7, RX-8, and many other Mazda cars. Just because the car is designed in the US, doesn't mean it will be made here. Most likely Hiroshima.
But Mazda also likes to have these friendly bake offs between their various divisions. We've seen the Austrailian effort announced, next comes the US version, for all we know there's another version being developed in Japan. Mazda may then take the best effort or parts of each and craft the final version.
But Mazda also likes to have these friendly bake offs between their various divisions. We've seen the Austrailian effort announced, next comes the US version, for all we know there's another version being developed in Japan. Mazda may then take the best effort or parts of each and craft the final version.
10-18-2004, 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by RX-Hachi
Mazda's R&D center in Irvine CA helped to design the Miata, 3rd gen RX-7, RX-8, and many other Mazda cars. Just because the car is designed in the US, doesn't mean it will be made here. Most likely Hiroshima.
But Mazda also likes to have these friendly bake offs between their various divisions. We've seen the Austrailian effort announced, next comes the US version, for all we know there's another version being developed in Japan. Mazda may then take the best effort or parts of each and craft the final version.
But Mazda also likes to have these friendly bake offs between their various divisions. We've seen the Austrailian effort announced, next comes the US version, for all we know there's another version being developed in Japan. Mazda may then take the best effort or parts of each and craft the final version.
The reality of this RX-8, is that it's a study for MazdaSpeed NORTH AMERICA.... not unlike the MazdaSpeed Protege program.
-Bern
10-19-2004, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by another8owner
heres the cover of the new magazine. now there are 3 pics.
10-19-2004, 11:40 PM
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I bought the magazine today. They are claiming about (estimated) 275 hp & 200 lb.-ft. of torque, and .5 sec. faster than stock. They strapped 245/35/19's on the front & 275/30/19's on the back. WOW ! They tested it at Streets of Willow which is about 1 1/2 hrs. from LA. I driven it, and it is a great track.
I actually asked Jim Mederer if they have tested any FI'ed on the RX8, and he graciously told me that they had a SC'ed Renesis. I asked him how much they were getting, and he told me about 285 hp. No problems.
I actually asked Jim Mederer if they have tested any FI'ed on the RX8, and he graciously told me that they had a SC'ed Renesis. I asked him how much they were getting, and he told me about 285 hp. No problems.
10-19-2004, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Fanman
I bought the magazine today. They are claiming about (estimated) 275 hp & 200 lb.-ft. of torque, and .5 sec. faster than stock. They strapped 245/35/19's on the front & 275/30/19's on the back. WOW ! They tested it at Streets of Willow which is about 1 1/2 hrs. from LA. I driven it, and it is a great track.
I actually asked Jim Mederer if they have tested any FI'ed on the RX8, and he graciously told me that they had a SC'ed Renesis. I asked him how much they were getting, and he told me about 285 hp. No problems.
I actually asked Jim Mederer if they have tested any FI'ed on the RX8, and he graciously told me that they had a SC'ed Renesis. I asked him how much they were getting, and he told me about 285 hp. No problems.
They would have so many customers and be first to market....?
10-20-2004, 08:43 AM
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I've been trying to find this darn magazine, but nobody sells it... is it availible in the US? I looked so far at Borders Books and Barnes & Noble.. but they haven't heard of it.. the only place that has something called Speed is amazon, and that's $63 for 6 issues because it's an aussie publication.
10-20-2004, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Fanman
I bought the magazine today. They are claiming about (estimated) 275 hp & 200 lb.-ft. of torque, and .5 sec. faster than stock.
10-20-2004, 09:49 AM
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.5 sec is a decent improvement-- 14.0sec to 13.5 sec or 5.5sec to 5.0sec--also we don't know how the car is launched--if it is a .5sec improvement with a standard launch and not a 8,000 rpm drop then that is remarkable.
10-20-2004, 10:02 AM
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Sounds pretty much like what Petit did for improvent also. Falls in line with the Blitz kit too.
When I hear .5 I think 1/4 mile. Is this correct? Something like a 13.9? The big question is price and possible release as factory approved. Also curious about dyno curve and redline. All these superchargers put the power right about where I think it should be, but I am not so sure about paying $5k. If it was emissions legal in California and factory quality I would consider it a lot more though.
When I hear .5 I think 1/4 mile. Is this correct? Something like a 13.9? The big question is price and possible release as factory approved. Also curious about dyno curve and redline. All these superchargers put the power right about where I think it should be, but I am not so sure about paying $5k. If it was emissions legal in California and factory quality I would consider it a lot more though.
10-20-2004, 10:33 AM
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$5k for .5 second and 20 ft lbs of torque? Me thinks that is verrry near the point of diminishing returns.
And how do you know where your current torque is? I thought we were at 159 ft. @ 5500 RPM. Thats 200 - 159 = 41 ft lbs more not 20.
10-20-2004, 10:37 AM
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It's the torque we are after - right? that's almost a 20% increase
10-20-2004, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by philodox
I've been trying to find this darn magazine, but nobody sells it... is it availible in the US? I looked so far at Borders Books and Barnes & Noble.. but they haven't heard of it.. the only place that has something called Speed is amazon, and that's $63 for 6 issues because it's an aussie publication.
I was hoping for 300 HP but nonetheless, i'm still excited