Best Motoring RX8 Preview video
01-31-2003, 05:42 PM
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Originally posted by B-Nez
The Japanese Motoring DVDs are not for sale outside Japan, but I'm sure there must be some sorts of copies floating around. Also, these are not the same videos as Motoring International, which are available worldwide.
The Japanese Motoring DVDs are not for sale outside Japan, but I'm sure there must be some sorts of copies floating around. Also, these are not the same videos as Motoring International, which are available worldwide.
Starting KaZaA, eMule, WinMX, DC++ & SoulSeek in search of motoring bliss :D
01-31-2003, 09:02 PM
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Originally posted by Toadman
So I guess given the evidence we can remove all doubt that the RX-8 is a sports car and not a sports sedan, right? :D
So I guess given the evidence we can remove all doubt that the RX-8 is a sports car and not a sports sedan, right? :D
I prefer to think of it as in a class by itself, just like the Mustang was back in 1964, Sure there were faster/stronger GTO's and other muscle cars, but they did not have the combination of style/price/and practicality that the Ford had. When the immitators showed up, someone coined the term "Pony Cars."
Enter Mazda's RX-8. I think someone will come up with a new category based on the RX-8. Let the immatators begin. I think I'll call it a "Sports QUAD."
Suddenly its 1964 1/2 all over again.
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01-31-2003, 11:09 PM
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It sure is nice to hear again the good ol' warning buzzer as the tach approaches redline. As short as the 8's appearance is on that preview video, it still increases my excitement just that much further. I'll definitely be checking in at Japantown in the next few weeks for the full video.
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02-02-2003, 01:15 AM
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Hmmmmm!
First of all big thanks to Gamera for converting this video to a decent format and putting it up for download! 
Now, did anyone else notice the lap times on the screen while Gan-San was putting on his helmet? It says the NSX did a 1:50 and change, while something else (can anyone read what it is? Wouldn't it be awesome if it was the RX-8?) turned a 1:45. That is darned fast for a street car around Laguna Seca! Especially one with 4 seats and a reasonable price tag. :D
I'm gonna have to get a copy of this video. I can't wait to see these crazy guys take the RX-8 to a battle at Ebisu among the 350Z, S2000, FD RX-7, and EVO8!
Now, did anyone else notice the lap times on the screen while Gan-San was putting on his helmet? It says the NSX did a 1:50 and change, while something else (can anyone read what it is? Wouldn't it be awesome if it was the RX-8?
) turned a 1:45. That is darned fast for a street car around Laguna Seca! Especially one with 4 seats and a reasonable price tag. :DI'm gonna have to get a copy of this video. I can't wait to see these crazy guys take the RX-8 to a battle at Ebisu among the 350Z, S2000, FD RX-7, and EVO8!
02-02-2003, 02:42 AM
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Wow, RealVideo must be one unpopular format, I got over 800 downloads of the MPEG clip in 3 days.
Best Motoring is a monthly magazine on VHS tape, not DVD. The March 2003 issue is already out in Japan (ISBN: 4060782335). I checked with the local Kinokuniya shop today, and the nice lady there said their shipments on those mags often come late, but should be in store in 2-3 weeks.
When I get it, I'll make a nice hi-res DivX or MPEG-2 clip of it, but I'm not sure if my server's gonna be able to handle the load!
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BTW, I have the 5 Japan Mazda Gallery WMV clips downloaded that I could convert to MPEG-1, if anyone wants to volunteer hosting those (the WMV average about 5MB each, the MPEG-1 conversions are about 25MB each)
Best Motoring is a monthly magazine on VHS tape, not DVD. The March 2003 issue is already out in Japan (ISBN: 4060782335). I checked with the local Kinokuniya shop today, and the nice lady there said their shipments on those mags often come late, but should be in store in 2-3 weeks.
When I get it, I'll make a nice hi-res DivX or MPEG-2 clip of it, but I'm not sure if my server's gonna be able to handle the load!
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BTW, I have the 5 Japan Mazda Gallery WMV clips downloaded that I could convert to MPEG-1, if anyone wants to volunteer hosting those (the WMV average about 5MB each, the MPEG-1 conversions are about 25MB each)
02-02-2003, 07:36 AM
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Originally posted by Gamera
Wow, RealVideo must be one unpopular format, I got over 800 downloads of the MPEG clip in 3 days.
Best Motoring is a monthly magazine on VHS tape, not DVD. The March 2003 issue is already out in Japan (ISBN: 4060782335). I checked with the local Kinokuniya shop today, and the nice lady there said their shipments on those mags often come late, but should be in store in 2-3 weeks.
When I get it, I'll make a nice hi-res DivX or MPEG-2 clip of it, but I'm not sure if my server's gonna be able to handle the load!
Wow, RealVideo must be one unpopular format, I got over 800 downloads of the MPEG clip in 3 days.
Best Motoring is a monthly magazine on VHS tape, not DVD. The March 2003 issue is already out in Japan (ISBN: 4060782335). I checked with the local Kinokuniya shop today, and the nice lady there said their shipments on those mags often come late, but should be in store in 2-3 weeks.
When I get it, I'll make a nice hi-res DivX or MPEG-2 clip of it, but I'm not sure if my server's gonna be able to handle the load!
I hadn't heard of best motoring magazine until this thread with the clip. Not sure if anyone in europe has...(?)
02-02-2003, 10:40 AM
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Re: Hmmmmm!
Originally posted by BryanH
Now, did anyone else notice the lap times on the screen while Gan-San was putting on his helmet? It says the NSX did a 1:50 and change, while something else (can anyone read what it is? Wouldn't it be awesome if it was the RX-8?) turned a 1:45. That is darned fast for a street car around Laguna Seca!
Now, did anyone else notice the lap times on the screen while Gan-San was putting on his helmet? It says the NSX did a 1:50 and change, while something else (can anyone read what it is? Wouldn't it be awesome if it was the RX-8?
) turned a 1:45. That is darned fast for a street car around Laguna Seca!
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02-02-2003, 10:57 AM
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I've watched the video 5 or 6 times already. Damn, if there is a Mazdaspeed RX8 under development I will be putting my deposit down. What a truly phenomenal car. Mazda has come out swinging, that's for sure!
02-02-2003, 11:00 AM
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where i live... u c tons of Best motoring and options VCD's... its great how they test new car on the track and race them wiv different cars...
i cant wait for the rx8 video to arrive here... i want to hear it purr to the red line... :D
i cant wait for the rx8 video to arrive here... i want to hear it purr to the red line... :D
02-03-2003, 03:55 PM
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Shifting and speed questions....
It appears in the video that he was taking second gear to 107kph(66 mph) and about to shift, maybe, to third at 109 kph(86mph).
Taking second to 66 is pretty nasty compared to my 2nd gen. I belive he could've taken third to at least to 9500 rpm and maybe 95 mph?
That's sounds good to me.
What do you think?
Taking second to 66 is pretty nasty compared to my 2nd gen. I belive he could've taken third to at least to 9500 rpm and maybe 95 mph?
That's sounds good to me.
What do you think?
02-04-2003, 09:49 AM
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When I get it, I'll make a nice hi-res DivX or MPEG-2 clip of it, but I'm not sure if my server's gonna be able to handle the load!
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When I get it, I'll make a nice hi-res DivX or MPEG-2 clip of it, but I'm not sure if my server's gonna be able to handle the load!
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:D :D
02-21-2003, 09:22 PM
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Best MOTORing March 2003 came in today DISCLAIMER: If you have access to a Japanese bookstore, support the magazine and BUY a copy, it's well worth it.
The total run time of the RX-8 story is 21 minutes. I just finished breaking it into 6 parts (you will need the current DivX video codec). These two are a must see:
Part 03 - Laguna Seca (30.6MB)
Part 05 - Time Attack (16.2MB)
more:
Part 02 - California Drive(28.6MB)
Part 01 - Intro (15.8MB)
Run-times:
01 - Introduction 02:26
02 - California Drive 04:20
03 - Laguna Seca 04:38
04 - Interview 05:17
05 - Time Attack 02:26
06 - Conclusion 02:13
Technical:
source: NTSC VHS
capture: DV500+ 720x480
process: deinterlace, resize (bicubic)
video: 640x480 DivX 5.02 780 kBit/s
audio: 48KHz stereo, MP3 128 kBit/s
ENJOY! :D
UPDATE - check this thread for new host (courtesy of Cylo):
http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2729
UPDATE (again) - got a new web host, so these links are live again, you can dl here or from Cylo's site.
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02-21-2003, 09:51 PM
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Originally posted by Gamera
tallguylehigh, I put an MPEG-1 version of just the RX-8 segment here (352x240, 48s, 5MB):
http://www.rasterwerks.com/vid/BEST%...(edit).mpg.zip
tallguylehigh, I put an MPEG-1 version of just the RX-8 segment here (352x240, 48s, 5MB):
http://www.rasterwerks.com/vid/BEST%...(edit).mpg.zip
