Rotary Speed Magazine & the next generation RX-7 - Page 2

Jul 10, 2008 | 11:47 AM

#26

delhi

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From: Home of the NIMBYs

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Originally Posted by rdouthit

It just separates the wheat from the chaff. With our other magazines, only about 10% of our total subscriber base originates from forums. The rest are through newsstand, sample programs and word of mouth. It certainly feels like places such as this are ginormous, but when it comes down to it, they're really just a small piece of the whole, though absolutely essential.

Thanks for the support everyone!

Having been involved with the publishing arena, I feel that a magazine live and die by its sponsors. That's where the money is. This looks to be quite a niche magazine. I am curious to know what are its key offerings apart from the obvious.

Will it only central around Rotary cars? I've seen the Miata magazine at newstands before. Have you thought of teeing up with Mazda? Have them work out subscription for its dealerships? I think seeing a Rotary-centric magazine at the waiting area or client lounge would not only increase the visibility of the rotary engine, but shows the clients that there is an active RX-owner community in the world. All the best!

Jul 10, 2008 | 12:52 PM

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Those are my concerns as well, the rotary is a bit of a niche engine. Do we know how many Mazda Sport subscribers are RX/MX-5/mainstream owners? I figured the majority were either MX-5 or Protege/3/6 owners.

As for rotary-centric articles, I would like to see more racing history articles. The specifics/interviews with the people involved in the first Daytona GTU win, and if possible, the Japanese side of racing like RX-3s beating Skylines, Cosmo at Martahon de la Route, etc.

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Jul 10, 2008 | 07:05 PM

#28

rdouthit

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Here it is: our 2008 RX-8 40th Anniversary edition project car. (w00t for the current round of rebates on 2008 models!)

We have a good relationship with Mazda already. That relationship will continue under the new name.

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Jul 10, 2008 | 10:37 PM

#29

Icemark

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Originally Posted by rdouthit

Yeah, but I got sent the Miata version... what do I want with Piston engines???

Jul 10, 2008 | 10:46 PM

#30

rdouthit

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Originally Posted by Icemark

Yeah, but I got sent the Miata version... what do I want with Piston engines???

That was a bonus issue we sent to subscribers of Mazdasport. It's not counted against your regular subscription allocation. Give it to a friend, you have to know someone that owns a Miata

Jul 10, 2008 | 11:14 PM

#31

mdw1000

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I got two Forever Miata issues - I'd rather have rotary speed as well! Actually, I'd like to have both...

Jul 12, 2008 | 12:38 AM

#32

Sami

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Awesome!! Subscribed!

Jul 12, 2008 | 11:39 AM

#33

chrism

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subscribed to forever miata....help the cause by helping the mag.....

Jul 12, 2008 | 12:26 PM

#34

imput1234

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just subscribed.

Jul 13, 2008 | 10:01 PM

#35

rdouthit

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I've had a few people ask me over the past few days if I'm the same Ryan that was behind RX Tuner Magazine. I feel it's important to emphasize that I am not, nor has our magazine any relation to that now defunct title. We now return to this thread, already in progress...

Jul 14, 2008 | 02:08 AM

#36

Flashwing

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Fantastic! I just subscribed!

Jul 14, 2008 | 05:26 AM

#37

N rider89

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Originally Posted by rdouthit

yeah that magazine didnt turn out well......

the one issue i had was pretty good though

Jul 15, 2008 | 12:20 AM

#38

TheWulf

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Hmm cool. Interesting, but not sure I want to spend $30 (Canada) on 4 issues just yet. I think I'll wait to see how the feedback is first.

Jul 17, 2008 | 07:37 AM

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Subscribed.

Due to only having 4 issues per year i sure hope the newly acquired RX-8 gets MULTIPLE upgrades w/ reviews per issue. Excited to see how it turns out!

Aug 23, 2008 | 12:01 PM

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kennyfrc1

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When will this be mailed out? I have not recieved anything.

Aug 23, 2008 | 12:57 PM

#41

rdouthit

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It's important to us that #1 be a really good issue. It hasn't shipped yet, but is awfully close to hitting press. Thanks for everyone's patience.

Aug 23, 2008 | 01:53 PM

#42

chrism

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i subscribed to forever mx5 but got a subie mag......had to call customer service and they are actually on thier game....they knew about the mixup and already sent out the new mag....im eagerly awaiting