emfollin

I totally agree with 'murix' and 'cam.' I just can't justify $30000, not having much power, and still getting 15-20 MPG. Has Mazda addressed the fuel economy for '05 or is that just a side effect of rotary.

RX8VR

MS Supercharger...woot doesn't even begin to cover it.

Japan8

Hmm... I wonder if the intercooler is a rotor-shaped top mount like Subaru... could explain the hood scoop.

The bodykit... I'll agree. I like it better than the current MS kit.

BTW there is a special 1 year Anniversary MS RX-8... limited to something like 150 cars.

Nemesis8

iTrader: (3)

私の名前はケビンである。私はあなたの友人で非常に嬉しい。

An intercooler top mounted? Let's ask Fanman if he could pry more Jim Mederer knowledge...

takahashi

Cabin san... sorry Kevin san

I guess I should never change my English name to Katakana either.

RXE16T

Side effect...... at least the economy on the 8 has improved over past rotaries.

Fanman

Didn't talk to him in detail. Just asked him if they had done FI, and he said they had. I asked him how much they were getting out of it, and he said about 275 hp. I asked him if they had any problems with FI, and he said no, everything was going well, no problems. I didn't know they had the car there. I was just assuming they had a Renesis engine on the bench, with the SC attached to it. If it is a factory job. I just hope it is a little more like 285 hp, not 275 hp. 50 hp is decent. I would seriously think about trading in the "regular" RX8 (or at least going hog wild and doing the SFR turbo upgrade). It seems that "in house" aftermarket projects have always been very conservative with hp ala the MS Miata, or the fact that TRD SC's usually only boost hp by 40-50 hp (& 4 psi), etc. Give me 50 hp (under warranty) and I would be a happy man.

From the magazine, they have a rotary shaped intake on the hood. Don't know if it is functional or not. They have the picture from the front of the car several times, no appearance of a front mount IC.

RX-Nut

Hope you're right Shao.. cause man that would be SWEET!

I'd like a serving of 300HP please.. thanks!

Nemesis8

iTrader: (3)

It was supposed to say Kevin not Cabin

Perth11

What automotive area does it cover? (E.g., imports and motosports, etc.)

FX-RX8

Well Hopefully this will be a go for 2006 production????huhhh??? what do ya think???
If it is then I will return my lease and take a new deal on that new baby.

AbusiveWombat

Porsche GT3 weight dist: 38:62 (F:R). The GT3 is the best that Porsche has and arguably one of the best handling cars on the planet. 50/50 is not needed. Good suspension tuning is. 50/50 is nice but it is not necessary for good handling.

RX-Hachi

It reads like Kevin to me, or Kebin to be exact. But as there's no "vi" in Japanese, "bi" is close enough.

ケビン = ke bi n

But, we're getting way off topic here...

zoom44

Rb Did Have A Problem- Like I Said Before You Could Easily See The Problem On The Rotor Housing.

Fanman

I agree with you to a point, but that is why people have praised Porsche so much. It's a horrible idea, perfectly executed. On their previous versions of the 911's the handling was scary at best with massive oversteer. Through the years they have improved it to the point where with their PSM, and massive tire grip they can control it to a certain extent. But the Porsche is about the best out there right now that still has the substantial weight imbalance. The Mitsu. is able to control it to a certain extent because of their AWD, and Yokohama ADVAN tires, though I have seen people lose it a bit around the track even with these measures. The Boxster S was still a more neutral ride when I drove it. Even Road & Track had an article a few years ago with a Boxster S & Turbo and Steve Millen & other R&T drivers commented that the Boxster S was an easier ride. The Turbo, even with AWD & PSM can be a handful around the track that requires attention. 50/50 is still ideal, look at the 2004 S2000, or the NSX's they are great track cars because of the chassis balance. Can a 60/40 or 40/60 car be made to handle well, yes, but ideally 50/50 is still the best (that and appropriate size tires).

AbusiveWombat

I agree.

(of course I had to end up on the next page)

2ks2k

That's funny...my S2000 has even less torque and I think it's even more fun to drive than my RX-8...go figure.

But, back to the topic...how sweet this will be if there is a Supercharger in the future!!!!

bern

Here is what Mazda says:

http://rotarynews.com/?q=node/view/466


Enjoy,

-Bern

zoom44

ooh thanks bern!

Nemesis8

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"This car is not for general sale now or in the future."

So, looks like Pettit Racing is going to get some orders after reading that, if we want to supercharge our cars that is. It's too bad MNAO does not want my aftermarket FI money that I will spend one day.

KC_Prelude

I had a chance to skim through the new speed mag at work today and it had a white supercharged 8 with white rims and a hood scoop on the cover. They estimated performance (0-60) at 5.5 sec. I don't remember reading any real concrete stats or prices. It seemed like it was built by mazda but I'm not really sure. Anyone have any more info on this car?

BlueEyes

WOW that is all I can say......
This was posted three threads below yours
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=42108

Dan_

Cool! Could you scan the article for us please?

epitrochoid

you actually read the article? it isnt due on shelves until 10/26

IZoomZoomI

the car isn't for sale... maybe the parts will be?