Finally pics of my RX-7 and the RX-8 side by side (Rx-8 on tour)
 

Who can send the pics and upload them for me ????

Can get through the firewall @ Mazda :~(

Somebody needs to help this poor guy out! :D I can't post large pictures on the forum, how about any of you who have special privileges?

-Stephen

Re: Finally pics of my RX-7 and the RX-8 side by side (Rx-8 on tour)
 

I can host them on my site, just email the pictures to me.

-Mike

I can post one hopefully !

Let me try !

Maestro, is that Montego Blue on your RX-7? I'm hoping that that's very close to what the Nordic Green is going to look like- it was very similar on the paint block/chip thing at Detroit.

And that, by the way, is a BEAUTIFUL car. In both cases.

Yeah Montigo blue is my RX-7.
The RX-8 is a concept car which is back in Japan.

The real one arrives in May :D

Yeah Nordic is actually really nice ;D

But I went for a Impact colour Yes the yellow but then again mine is a sales vehicle so there was no real question.

Velocity red look great under artificial lights.

red with Gold pearl very very nice !

Whoa..have you seen the Nordic Green in person then? I heard a rumor that some guys from the New Zealand Rotary club went to Japan to one of the factories....where you part of that group then?

Thanks for the nice pic, got any more?

-Stephen

wow that fd is beautiful...they all are...=)

rx8 looks a little chunky...but good chunky.

Alright, who's damn car is blocking the RX-8?

-Mr. Wigggles

;)

Nice car! Those wheels go great with that color.

I never knew that's what Nordic Green was like, that's a good choice. I don't understand why we haven't seen any pre-productions cars in that color.

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Also the guys who went over are from my car club.

FD Kai

www.rx7.net.nz - might have some pics not sure I know they have TAS 2003 pics.

Nordic green is more grace green than Montigo blue.

nice colour though ;D

Have only seen the press photos though !

we havn't seen any of the green pics. Do you have a link or picture you can post?

Maestro,

I've got a question for you. I've sat in the rx8 on its tour here and I fit alright. It was a little tight on the legroom, but that tends to happen anyway when your 6'5". My question is about the headroom/legroom in the fd. Is there any chance in hell that I would fit. A comparison of the headroom/legroom would be great, since you have been in both. I am sure in the fd I would probably have to master the knee-to-steering wheel form of driving, but it would be nice to hear what you have to say about the two.
billdo

FD has definately less head room though it is easy enough to modify the seats so you can sit further back.

RX-8 would be better suited to the taller person.

Maestro,

Thanks, that makes me feel better. I am probably going to get an fd in the next couple of months, (cant afford the 8 yet) but I was worried about the headroom and legroom. Headroom was fine in the 8, and to be honest the legroom was not that bad as well. It's sad, I have sat in the 8 and researched the 7 for months, but I still have not sat in an fd to see what it is like. But from what you say, I still think there is a chance I can fit in an fd. Thanks,
billdo

The FD has more room (head and leg) than an F-Body, 3000GT, and 300ZX from personal experience.

If you're buying this car for a daily driver, the price of FD + maintaining it will be about the same as a brand new 8 after a few years.

m477, the 7 will be more of a project car than a daily driver. Trust me, I know what I will be getting into with a fd *grabs wallet in fear*. Thats why I am looking for one that needs a new motor and basically a lot of work, so that when its rebuilt I can be sure it's done right and that I know what I am dealing with. There is pretty decent shop here in New Orleans that will do the engine job for around 3k, which is not too bad. The 8 will hopefully be in my driveway in a couple of years though.

Wish I had the money for the 7 or the 8. :(

Same here, yet I still torture myself by obsessing over both. WHY???????????????

RX-7 is the project car, RX-8 is the comapny car - hehehe

Fd is okay to maintain but only if you drive it on the wekends. Mine used to be a daily driver :D