restyled RX-8 coming to Tokyo
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The suspense is killing me! Why arent there spyshots floating around yet?
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cmon. kinda, really, really want to see what this little guy turns into...
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yeah for real mazda is as tight liped on the redesign on the rx-8 as nissan is on the GTR engien specs.
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in 2008 strakes will not be an option..woo hoo!!!
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they will be a standard instead, lol
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Noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!
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high five on life!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by lesper4
(Post 2075214)
they will be a standard instead, lol
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Originally Posted by lesper4
(Post 2075214)
they will be a standard instead, lol
yeah the new rx-8 will have crossfire strakes standard! |
cant wait---!! thx for the heads up =D
tho anyone know if the current mods (exhuast, audio equipment, etc) will continue to work on the redesign? |
lol there is NO Details on what it looks like let alone specs, so how is anyone going to know for sure if anything will fit.
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What date is the Tokyo Motor Show?
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october 20th-23rd i think?
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Damn... this is going to make me feel like my 8's outdated...
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^ who knows. It might be something you can do on your car with an aftermarket kit. Or you might not like the new design. Either way, you've got another year of having the "current" rx-8.
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That's true. By the time that comes out, I'll have my MS kit on :)
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Does anyone know if this is a complete remodel or just a refresh, similar to the Z's refresh? A refresh would make more sense, then release the 'brand new rotary' with a complete remodel or new car. I guess the restyle does not interest me as much as the new rotary in 2010/2011.
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Originally Posted by Endgame
(Post 2075937)
Does anyone know if this is a complete remodel or just a refresh, similar to the Z's refresh? A refresh would make more sense, then release the 'brand new rotary' with a complete remodel or new car. I guess the restyle does not interest me as much as the new rotary in 2010/2011.
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All they have to do is primp up the front and rear valences for a freshening up. The rest of the car probably stays the same- cheap, effective, and you get some ink for an aging model until the next one comes along.
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Watch.. all we are gonna get is new head lights and tail lights lol.
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Originally Posted by mysql101
(Post 2075941)
are you kidding me? imagine what the RX-8 would look like with a new shade of gray. I can't wait.
yawn... |
^LOL We have every color in the Pantone color system. Mazda has to think quick. IMO its going to be something that will not let us down. Can't wait to see.
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facelift not redesign. rx-8 1.5 not rx-8 2.0
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1.5 as in Engine and face lift? or verson?
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Originally Posted by mysql101
(Post 2075894)
^ who knows. It might be something you can do on your car with an aftermarket kit. Or you might not like the new design. Either way, you've got another year of having the "current" rx-8.
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oh jesus- i thoguht that was plain and easily undestood.
THIS IS JUST A FACELIFT NOT A REDESIGN OF THE WHOLE CAR |
facelift guys, facelift. The honda s2000 got a new front bumper after a few years. The previous generation of mitsu. eclipse got a new front bumper after a couple of years. The fd continued production in japan after 1995 and got a slight redesign...new front bumper and new rims and spoiler. Look for minor changes.
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Originally Posted by bulletproof21
(Post 2077750)
facelift guys, facelift. The honda s2000 got a new front bumper after a few years. The previous generation of mitsu. eclipse got a new front bumper after a couple of years. The fd continued production in japan after 1995 and got a slight redesign...new front bumper and new rims and spoiler. Look for minor changes.
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Originally Posted by bulletproof21
(Post 2077750)
The honda s2000 got a new front bumper after a few years.
I'm anticipating the refresh for one reason only...RETROFIT! Especially if it get's LED tails. |
^Them things bug me eyes
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will this is kinda sad
http://www.autospies.com/news/Mazda-...evealed-21145/ i c no change in that one, i wonder if they will go further than a special edition. the z got a new hood and new leds back and front. come on hint womthing |
thats just a special editionmx-5 . it has nothign to do with a face lift of the rx-8
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Originally Posted by mysql101
(Post 2075941)
are you kidding me? imagine what the RX-8 would look like with a new shade of gray. I can't wait.
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The new color will be phantom gray, outside in daylight it will look gray and then when its night and you have post lighting it will look grey! YAY the spelling changed!
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My vote is Mazdaspeed nose is now standard...
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The updated RX-8 will be able to transform into a 2-story tall robot :D
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Originally Posted by Floyd
(Post 2078939)
The updated RX-8 will be able to transform into a 2-story tall robot :D
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Originally Posted by shaunv74
(Post 2078830)
My vote is Mazdaspeed nose is now standard...
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Originally Posted by Clavius
(Post 2078994)
This got me thinking.. what if it looks akin to the shown but never made Mazdaspeed v2 kit? I know the fenders where a love or hate it but the front bumber everyone seemed to like/enjoy. I dunno again just thought of this and figured I'd toss it out for speculation.
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could be, but it wont look very aggressive (mazdaspeed). Just think the restyle for the Mazda 6 recently, there wont be much changes.....
just look forward to the 15B that'll go on display. ________ FlirtyJuly |
some things id like to see (Not necessarily all of them)
-different bumper and matching appearance package -new rims -different spoiler option -different headlights with possibly dual projectors -non altezza looking tail lights with LED's -Re tuned stereo with a better EQ -Larger Stock Muffler tips -Stock oil protector screens -rear bumper with real mesh inserts -change the GT appearance package....front lip that flares out at the edges and slim in the middle...long side skirts (think mazdaspeed), and a slightly more pronounced 2 piece rear kit. 3 new colors....a midnight purple (350z style), Brazen Orange/Burned copper type color, and bring that black pearl that was only available in europe, that color was sick. my wish list lol, not that id buy one tho but sure would be nice to see some on the streets...all the rx8's i see now are just so bleh...unless they are BB...those always look good :-) |
The gauges are what need facelifting IMO - freakn' idiot gauges :banghead:
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If they give it a facelift is anyone actually seriously considering "upgrading"?
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perfect chance for those on leases =D
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I don't know what Americans mean when they say "facelift, not redesign", but how would you describe a car that can be identified as an RX-8, but look nothing like the current car?
What if it it had more than 200 changes? How would you describe the car if it had (nearly) all new sheetmetal? |
Originally Posted by Gomez
(Post 2080012)
I don't know what Americans mean when they say "facelift, not redesign", but how would you describe a car that can be identified as an RX-8, but look nothing like the current car?
What if it it had more than 200 changes? How would you describe the car if it had (nearly) all new sheetmetal? |
Originally Posted by Nemesis8
(Post 2079697)
The gauges are what need facelifting IMO - freakn' idiot gauges :banghead:
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Originally Posted by Gomez
(Post 2080012)
I don't know what Americans mean when they say "facelift, not redesign", but how would you describe a car that can be identified as an RX-8, but look nothing like the current car?
What if it it had more than 200 changes? How would you describe the car if it had (nearly) all new sheetmetal? I consider a facelift/refresh cosmetic changes or minor increases in performance of the existing motor and chassis. Like FD to Efini FD. |
That's the only thing I would worry about. I don't want to become the 1st or 2nd gen RX-7, or the earlier Supra .. quite undesirable in the market and not easily recognized as part of that model.
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