new mazdaspeed RX-8
12-26-2005, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Japan8
Got a quick look at not only the 8, but also the 6 and MX-5 cars in a JDM. All three were shown at the recent TOkyo Auto Salon. All three had some type of performance upgrade... suspension, exhaust, etc.
The RX-8 had upgraded suspension, larger radiator, PCM tune and Ti catback as well as special front and rear seats. The pic of the rear end... HOT! A revised rear bumper (no tack-on pieces) with diffuser. Looks totally different than the current one... hmm...something more like the VARIS rear diffuser, but not. The exhaust tips are also oval. Mazda needs to put this thing out.
The RX-8 had upgraded suspension, larger radiator, PCM tune and Ti catback as well as special front and rear seats. The pic of the rear end... HOT! A revised rear bumper (no tack-on pieces) with diffuser. Looks totally different than the current one... hmm...something more like the VARIS rear diffuser, but not. The exhaust tips are also oval. Mazda needs to put this thing out.
12-26-2005, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by PoLaK
And the pictures are...?
12-26-2005, 08:15 PM
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Same thing as what was posted here, just with a close-up of the rear end showing the bumper, exhaust and diffuser.
Pics? I didn't buy the magazine. If I did... well someone gave me an *old* scanner which only works with Windows 95 and 98 (maybe Me). Kinda a problem since I have win2k and winXP. So even if I bought it... the best I could do is try to take pics with my digital camera.
Pics? I didn't buy the magazine. If I did... well someone gave me an *old* scanner which only works with Windows 95 and 98 (maybe Me). Kinda a problem since I have win2k and winXP. So even if I bought it... the best I could do is try to take pics with my digital camera.
12-27-2005, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by r0tor
except when its only trying to look like a vette and not actually a vette...
Obviously you don't race your RX8 (dunno why anybody wouldn't... old peeps I guess)... the Vettes are very tough competitors locally and nationally... since the C5Z06, the FD has had a falling out and tough battle... and I don't see the RX8 doing well if it gets modded beyond stock much as you'll be contending with the likes of M3s, EVO's and STIs. Tho I still have a serious soft spot for the 8 because its got finesse and I've always had a heart for an underdog, owning an FC and racing against $50g to $100+g cars makes you a better driver and respect a car with predictability and smoothness.
12-27-2005, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Japan8
BTW... like the first post said... no FI or anything on this car guys. Just basically a new bodykit and the Mazdaspeed parts for the 8.
unforgivable...
12-27-2005, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mdaj
Yes. It will be the first Mazdaspeed with truly no power adders. Just.....refined.
In JDM there has been the Mazdaspeed RX-8 and Mazdaspeed RX-8 II. Both as pretty much the same... the MS bodykit, suspension, flywheel, and exhaust with a high flow cat and PCM retune. This just hasn't been released as a complete car in the US yet (but you can get all the parts).
12-28-2005, 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by raspyrx7
even more so I think it would be the first Mazdaspeed Rotary ever too... right?
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